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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
10
The Dune items now go to Mr. C. KR. Munn at Salem Avenue and Church Street for assistance. All complaints about irregular delivery should be sent to W. J. Roberts, news agent.
City council members attended the meeting as ordinances for firemen relief taxes street grading and sewer on Spring and Seventh avenues advanced. An appropriation ordinance for the new fiscal year totaling 40 950 was ordered on first reading with allocations for salaries streets lighting bridges and library health printing and advertising. The council adjourned to Saturday night to finish the appropriation ordinance.
Miss Bridget Carden of South Main Street dies after about ten days of illness in her sixty third year born in Killea Ireland she came to the city fifty years ago survived by one sister Miss Maria Carden and was a longtime friend of prominent valley families Funeral services to be held on Saturday.
Emilio Mancuso, the Lib tle Italian boy reported in yesterday's Tribune as a hydrophobia patient, died at 2 a m after a painful decline. Sighted by doctors as a genuine hydrophobia case from a bite weeks earlier, it is the sole focal instance yet noted. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon with interment in St Rose cemetery.
A group including members from last year's Indian football team elected Albert H. Crane president to organize an amateur athletic association. An alumni park is likely to be used as a training field and members span bicycle riders sprinters and other local champions.
The play shown at the Grand last evening was Monte Cristo. Performances featured the Van Osten Three Star company delivering the drama to local audiences.
A theater company attracts audiences as it shifts focus to dramatic effort over flashy specialties and popular pricing. The change is noted as refreshing despite some enduring quirks and specialties among productions.
A feeble attempt at street cleaning was observed yesterday on Salem Avenue. Cleanliness supporters want more vigorous action, but the effort is unlikely to continue prolonged.
Mrs Yarrington entertained Mrs Gault of Baltimore and Miss Burne, with Miss Reigeluth returning to Waverly and Miss Morrison in New York. Mrs Wonnacott and daughter visit Kingston while Miss Gillen returns from the metropolis. The Isle of Cham Page diagram opened last evening. Police report street light outages burned 449 hours in February. Palace creamery owners secured a new roof for their building yesterday.
Progress on Delaware and Wadgson shaft rapid. expected to be operational this month. Sidewalk improvements by Dr Dievis on Bacon street and Malin Street grading. Beatt road crosswalk needs attention. Council ordinance to spade Main and Second Street sidewalks. Hendrick’s residence to Congregational church crosswalk in poor condition. Social visits include Mrs Joseph Curt of Scranton staying with Mrs F S Friend on Malin street. Knights of Pythis team to meet for practice. George Friend and William Eastlake of Mayfield return from Sickler pond after a large haul. J I Stocker homebound with rheumatism after relapse. Mrs Ei Cole of Boott road and Mrs John Little of Main street visiting Carbon dale. Mrs David Evans of Providence visits Mr and Mrs James Fivans on Fourth street. George Codiner plans trip to New York to consult Forbes boy regarding missing son. vows thorough search.
Alexander Frew resigned as inside foreman at No 2 colliery Olyphant and was reappointed as mine foreman by Superintendent Cy Rose at Grassy Island No 2 slope of the Delaware and Hudson. Leslie Wizer of Warton aids his aunt Mrs A F Peek. The Tom Thums wedding drew a large audience at Wilson hall with a creditable performance and a neat gum realized. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans a memorial service Sunday at the Baptist church for Frances Willard and Neal Dow. A warrant was sworn by Joseph Horde for Thomas Barrac over alleged theft of coal car tickets at Forest Coal Archbald. bail set at 300. Mrs Sparks and daughter Eva of
Court Crier Jacob Snyder of Beranton called on the family of Homer English yesterday in Colorado Springs while visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs C D Keller.
Taylor news reports revival services at the Primitive Methodist church led by Evangelist Miss Keetlin of New York and several local events. A reception for Harry Thomas drew many young people at West Minooka. weddings, meetings, and illnesses are noted along with business transfers and colliery payrolls.
A veteran surgeon from a major liner, after ten years in North Atlantic service, notes that modern large ships greatly reduce sea sickness. He asserts improvements in ship design and stability have lessened discomfort for passengers during lengthy Atlantic crossings.
If a baby remains too thin or grows slowly parents fear illness. Scott's Emulsion promises to fatten the child, boost weight, color the cheeks, and improve overall health. Sold by druggists for $1.00 from Scott & Bowne in New York.
Dr. Jennison argues indigestion stems from incomplete digestion and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, a combination of fruit essences, pepsin, and golden seal. One or two tablets after meals digest meat and similar foods, with a fifty cent package sold by druggists, no patent medicine.
A ship surgeon notes seasickness varies by temperament and stomach condition. He observes acid drinks and abdominal bandages offer relief, but warns no universal remedy yet. He predicts future 800-foot liners with deep keels will make rough seas feel like calm parlor voyages.
A young man asks which poetry school the old gentleman prefers. The reply favors a homeopathic approach: the smaller the dose, the better it suits me. The Washington Star notes the exchange as a witty literary quip.
A Tit-Bits item playfully recalls Beene a public eating house where a waitress is asked for a peculiar dish by a patron. The banter hints at eccentric dining theater and local humor of the era.
Prospectus for the State Normal School at Bloomsburg Pa outlines the Spring Term opening March 2 1898. Emphasizes strong faculty thoroughness successful graduates student life comforts and favorable charges. Principal Adreas invites inquiries and applications.
The Tribune argues for smart newspaper advertising through tested circulation quality and timing. It asserts the paper reaches educated middle class families, contrasts morning and afternoon circulation, and urges Scranton advertisers to compare actual results across papers to gauge best value.
Our outlet offers spot cash buying and selling only, with prices often lower than wholesale. Goods bought cheap can be sold cheap and are cheaper than those bought on long time, making wide savings for shoppers. The list below shows a few of the many bargains available.
A catalog of various men’s and women’s footwear with stock counts and prices. Includes Hunset Calf Shoes hand-sewn at low values, Congress and Lace Calf Shoes, Patent Leather models, School Shoes, Leather Shoes in multiple sizes, Ladies Goat Shoes, Misses Grain School Shoes, and Russet Enamel options. Prices range from a few cents to about five dollars, with numerous lot quantities noted.
An item lists JR Wood with the title Pass Agent and 4 B Hutchinson serving as General Manager in a brief personnel note. The dry entry records roles within a corporate or organizational structure without additional context or events.
Train schedules dated Monday, Nov 21 1897 list departures from Scranton to New York and beyond with multiple express and accommodation trains serving Easton Trenton Philadelphia Buffalo Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington and other intermediate stations. Pocket times and agent contact at depot ticket office provided.
Delaware and Hudson timetable details show ten trains departing Scranton for Carbondale Albany and other points including Albany Saratoga Montreal and New England routes. The notice lists departure times from Scranton Carbondale Wickes Barre Wilkes-Barre and trains via Leigh Valley and Black Diamond Express with connections to New York Philadelphia and western points. Complete rate and schedule information available at the depot ticket office.
Rail service outlines Feb 2 effective trains from Scranton to New York and Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg and other points via D and H routes. Black Diamond Express and Pullman cars on Wilkes Barre to New York Philadelphia routes. Regional intermediate stations include Tunkhannock Towanda Micanzee and Geneva Rochester. Officials Wilbur Lee Nonnemacher announce scranton and Philadelphia offices.
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