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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1897
Page
8
Readership is advised advertisements and job orders left at Hanton and Co. newsdealers North Main Street receive prompt attention. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Local readers should note the posting.
An evening temperance service at the Methodist Chapel on Belmont Street featured Mrs. Farrington of Portland Maine speaking for over an hour. She argued that prohibition reduces evil and protects homes though enforcement varies, citing long experience in a state with strict laws. A discussion followed with songs and short solos, and several new members joined the Prohibition club.
The common council met on Monday to transact business. Reports from park commissioners health inspector and treasurer were received and approved. A resolution annexing part of East Park was approved with eight votes in favor and three against. The engineer was directed to Lincoln Avenue Terrace Streets and adjacent areas. Limited business was conducted due to few members present before adjourning. A short select council meeting followed with Clerk McMinn presenting cost copies and initial ordinances though no major business was completed.
A popular club discussed shifting from its traditional mission at a Monday meeting. Members debated future direction with some favoring a complete reorganization, possibly becoming an athletic group, and consideration of venue changes to align with new links and activities.
A fragmented report notes officers elected and continuing in office for the Lackawanna Encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. John W. Beck and Edward Hall are listed as officers with others named as trustees treasurer and secretaries, alongside continuing trustees and officers.
Divisions 6 and from the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be represented at Scranton on St Patrick s Day. Both organizations plan to join the great celebration as thousands observe the day. A large crowd may be expelled from the city due to railroad incentives.
Mrs Josep Vantian of Burkett Street hosted Sunday school class guests Mrs James Thompson. Mira Julia Kilhullen a high school teacher is ill. Mrs Lewis Reotor and daughter visit Mrs Eugene Lake in Pittston. Attorney J E Burr on New York business. George Hawkins auditor Ontario and Western Railroad reviews local stations accounts. Mr and Mrs Bryan of Washington DC guests of Mrs J B Burr returned home.
Mr Broad shows health improvement since arriving here. Miss Rose Dufford of this city invites the Misses Callahan to Avoca. Dr A F Gillis lectured to nurses at emergency hospital last evening. Robert Scranton visited Carondale yesterday. Misses Belle Bowers and Anna Bulley have been guests of friends in Wilkes Harte for several days. Hathaway returned Monday from a five months business trip. Mrs Juliet Reynolds and daughter Flora were guests of Mrs N F P Rive of Scranton over Sunday. Mr Gibbons of Scranton performed an operation for blood poisoning on Rank McDermott’s hand, the result of a recent accident. Burke rents rear room of Dimock's shoe store and will run a branch of Delmanico restaurant there. Minnie Praner and Ida Rute spent Monday in Strinton. Mrs Thomas, mother of J Thome as, clerk of the courts, to Watcher home with the grit. Dr Place of the Methodist Episcopal church received nineteen probationers and five to letter on Friday. Miss Janey Frederick resumes position with A Berry after a long illness. Thomas A Manion of Scranton visited parents here Monday. Patrick Kirkwood, with a sprained ankle, is fully recovered. W G Oiles of Lincoln avenue is sick with the flu.
President of the Cornell Pro Tem Schubinedicated a meeting on Mondaly night but only six members appeared. The Cura contig ent were absent. A harness store in the Travers Building will be opened next Monday by Jud Brugier. RE Van Vergan of Ourbunciute Wie a Vieler visited. The Stock company opened three nights at the opera house with The Soldier's Sweetheart starring Gus sie Gardner and Louis Magan. The Midniet Flood followed with Hast Lynne to be shown this evening. Lucy Farrell of Dunmore street is in New York. Olyphant Browns base laws club to meet at Gillespie house for the 41847 season. Miss Jennie Kennedy swallowed a button and suffers aftereffects, slowly recovering.
ForeCity hosts monthly mission of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid with lecturing and stereopticon views on foreland lands and singing. Admission fees apply. Visitors include George Benton of Cambridge. Local visits noted include Mr and Mrs Rose and family. Special Lenten services held at Lithuanian Catholic church. The opera company performs Midnight Call with Edison instrument projectoscope showing 23 pictures. matinee on Saturday. County official attendance and local legal matter update Cobish felonious assault case continued. bondsman proceedings and sheriff handover yesterday.
Moscow Delogs Everett will lecture on The Opportunities of the Hour Monday evening at Cald Mellows hall. The event promises interest as Mr Everett is a noted entertainer. A special car will transport a delegation from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of Setanta and Vicinity to Moscow for the event to benefit the church. A great time is anticipated.
Local items report Holy Name Society officers elected and debates held. Marriage and engagement notices appear for Henry Dygge and Sarah Coates. Reverend Whitworth to leave pastorate. Wyoming Conference plans stated. Borough committees formed for gas and electric line. council, finance, and other civic matters noted.
Communities show interest in the Third district convention set for Tuesday March sixteenth and a Judas election in the store room of W S Grace between undated streets. A report covers church events, Sunday attendance, and praise for Rev Parson, noting church work, financials, and plans as the Clark's Creek church and parsonage prepare for a transition and assign a successor.
Mr David Shaw and his bride begin housekeeping in the Mine cottage on White's addition. Mike Kulah Titans, who has been ill, is improving. Miss Nora Pickering has been on the girl list for days. Jeanie, the 32 year old daughter, is mentioned in the column.
Community society notes include the Daughters of St Cheorge meeting this evening and the Ladies Auxiliary of St Aliy siuus society hosting a reception after Mendy evening. Several residents are mentioned visiting or traveling, with notes on illness, church meetings, and local events in Pittston and Wilkes-Barre.
The step e of a Taylor town society invites all to attend weekly sessions led by Arthur Peniewek Walter Jowells and others every Wednesday evening. A grand entertainment is planned at the Methodist church tomorrow with Professor Crowell as guest and admission is 1 cent. Notables from the area attend and local miners groups plan February gatherings.
A garbled OCR fragment from a Porters City item references Mrs. William and individuals like Cramton and Weelee with scattered place names. Mentions of a visit, frauds or fraternal aid, and a local superintendent named Moxley appear in disjointed phrases. No clear event or outcome is established.
Ex county superintendent B Twillettte is rumored as a candidate for a professor post at New Milford. Professor WH Risk of Susquehanna graded schools visited town. The Halstead Fire company considers buying a ton of horses to attach to its apparatus and keep in the engine house for night response. Mrs M Summerton and others from Scranton visited. Superintendent C S Mawxles to attend a meeting in Harrisburg. Women’s Charity Temperance meeting planned at Mrs FB Macreary’s home on Main Street. Mie Mandelines of Scranton visiting acquaintances here. J M Sawyers moved into a residence on Franklin Street recently vacated by IX A Dolmetem. Debert Bearndetey injured on the job. H J Tiffany of New Milford was in town. Rev The Mietoe of Wilkes-Barre to lecture on Methodists next Monday evening. I Mo Lathrop to move to a farm near Whidsar. George O’Brien of Scranton visiting his parents on William Street. Union evangelistic services progressing with many conversions reported.
A fragment urges women working on their feet to seek guidance from Mrs Winkham of Lynn Massachusetts for symptoms like pains dizziness and weakness. It promotes Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound as relief and includes a testimonial from Kimnie Tanrios alleging major improvement in ovarian trouble weight gain and recovery from leucorrhea after using the product.
A sales pitch invites customers to inspect available goods and compare prices, promising strong value and confidence in their purchases. The call emphasizes direct evaluation and tangible savings to persuade buyers.
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