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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondent notes delivery issues and directs readers to contact Mr. C B R Munn at Balem avenue and Chorech street for news items while complaints about irregular delivery should go to W J Roberts a news agent.
Prothonotary John Copeland was honored with a diamond ring on his forty fifth birthday by Division No. 186 of the Order of Railway Conductors at their last meeting. The presentation praised his steadfast service, friendship, and guidance, with remarks from M. P. Harding and a chorus of fellow railroaders and guests from surrounding towns.
Robert F. Campbell died Saturday at 2 am in Bondale hospital after an illness. Born April 3 1854 in this city he lived here except for brief work periods in Jersey City with Hendrick company. Survived by brother James H. Campbell and three sisters Mrs Angus Cameron Mrs Mary J. Davis and Mrs William Dunstan. Funeral at the old Terrace street homestead Monday at 2 pm Rev T E Jepson of the Baptist church officiating. Interment Maplewood Cemetery.
The Scranton Tribune offers timely telegraphic news three to five hours later than New York and Philadelphia papers. It emphasizes reliability and a clean presentation for readers desiring up-to-date information during turbulent times.
A newspaper fragment notes that aging shortens digestion and causes weight loss, but the body still needs nourishment. It touts Scott's Emulsion by Scott & Bowne of New York as a ready to absorb oil and nerve-supporting hypophosphites to feed the body.
The paper presents itself as a reliable family publication with local and county coverage plus literary and editorial features. It invites readers to subscribe and notes subscriptions are accepted at W. J. Roberts' news office.
Librarian W L Yarrington reports 58604 books missing in two years averaging over 100 per day open. Only three books lost in that period, a compliment to townspeople's honesty. Also includes local social notes and visits across town.
Edward Ott funeral held yesterday at his mother's home with Rev. Dr Harris officiating. Many floral tributes and groups from local organizations attended. A grand concert is planned for March 17 at Weber’s rink by the Taylor Silver Cornet band with a full program of vocal and instrumental numbers. Police and local clubs prepare for evening meetings and social events around town.
An interview with Professor Munyon portrays him as a confident inventor who guarantees the efficacy of his remedies. He dismisses doubt, claims strict self-testing, and advertises Munyon’s medicines at druggists for 25 cents. Free guide and advice offered from Philadelphia address.
A roster of performers includes Inez Collins Easle Polhamus May Jenkins Beatrice Tinklepaugh Reta Jenkins Layton Jenkins Miss Minnie Barlow and Edna Caryl. The program features violin solos recitations pantomime and a military drill with wands plus several tableaux and Delsarte in poses.
A Ohio woman describes relief from lung congestion catarrh and cough after using Pe-ru-na saying her symptoms disappeared and health was restored. The advertisement notes bronchial catarrh can lead to consumption and invites readers to request Dr Hartman’s pamphlet Facts and Faces from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio.
Mr and Mrs B F Von Storch entertained many friends on Thompson Street Friday for the sixteenth anniversary of their wedding. The evening featured gramophone music, refreshments, and praise for the hosts as entertainers. Guests included numerous local couples and individuals. The Dalton band has engaged Prof R M Johnson of Ladi NC to lead next year’s music program and will present a concert in the old Baptist church to raise funds.
A newly formed hose company plans to equip itself for firefighting as water supply expands borough wide. With current facilities unable to fight major blazes, local citizens organize and seek liberal support from property owners. Officers named: President A Ball, Vice-President B F P Von Storch, Secretary M Z Charles, Treasurer C D Finn. Mrs Depuy rents her vacant home to Mr Hazlett of Scranton, who will move in April.
timetable notice for Central Railroad of New Jersey shows trains from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre and beyond with varied express and local departures. It lists connections to New York Philadelphia Baltimore Long Branch and Reading Terminal plus transfer tips at North River and Whitehall terminals. Officials Baldwin and Olhausen are named as general president and superintendent.
Trains depart Scranton on Monday November 21 1897 with multiple eastbound and westbound options. Services include Expresses to New York Philadelphia and Washington, local westbound connections to Buffalo and Detroit, and intermediate stops via Williamsport Harrisburg and Danville. Passenger coach and Pullman sleeping cars available. timetable details noted.
Partial timetable shows trains on Monday February 2 from Scranton to Carbondale and Montreal Boston. routes via Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania RR with listed times, connections to Honesdale and other towns, and arrival points including Brom and Carbondate. The readable fragment outlines Diamond Express service and Blue Ribbon express options with several morning and afternoon departures and through connections.
A newspaper ad promotes full leached Muslin sheets and pillowcases in heavy quality. Sizes range 42 by 36 inches at 8 cents, 45 by 36 at 9 cents, 50 by 36 at 10 cents, and 54 by 36 at an unknown price. Items feature full width hems and are marketed as bargains.
This week inaugurates a season’s largest bargain sale in our department with unbeatable offers. A personal comparison is urged to appreciate the magnitude of our bargains, and viewing is equivalent to purchasing.
Lace curtains described as good wearing with pretty patterns and strong value. Items include Scotch Guipure and Derby Tapestry Portieres with multiple prices and yardage, selling at affordable first quality selections for parlors and summer draperies.
The notice outlines Lehigh Valley Railroad service from Scranton to Philadelphia New York and other hubs with seasonal and express options. It lists departure times 6 00 10 12 05 and 1 30 a m plus via routes to Wilkes Barre Hazleton Pottsville Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg and Geneva to Rochester Buffalo and Niagara Falls. It names officials CHA and A W Nonnemacher and provides Scranton office address 9 Lackawanna Avenue.
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