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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1898
Page
10
The Carbondale correspondence of The Union has been placed in the hands of Mr. G. C. R. Munn at Salem Avenue and Threne Street for delivery issues. All complaints about news delivery should be made to W. J. Roberts, news agent.
The common council met in special session to approve many bills and pass ordinances. Henry Carter won authorization to connect with the Canaan Street sewer by eight to two, with Meiers Hate and McDonough in the negative. First and second readings covered Spring Street sewer work, Seventh Avenue sewer work, and street grade on South Main and Eighth Avenue. Final readings fixed South Washington street width and set board of reviewer and appeals pay at eight dollars a day and assessors at two fifty. Ontario and Western gates amended to Belmont and Scott streets only. Gate at Greenfield road deemed unnecessary with White Bridge station removal. The appropriation ordinance passed second reading. adjournment planned to address Spring Street sewer bids without delay.
A concert this evening at the Grand Opera House supports the local hospital in strained times. New York’s Professor Cornelius Higgins leads a large high school chorus with soloists including Professor W. D. Evans, Mrs. Hannah Leonard, and pianist Professor A. P. Thomas.
Belmont street warrant issued yesterday for James Miguzins of the South Side on a charge of fast driving. When officers made the arrest last night he was attacked and badly beaten by Higgins’ friends. Officer suffered facial cuts and bruises. Higgins to face charges of resisting an officer.
The city’s public schools will observe a one week Easter break from March 28 to April 3, the first such vacation in Carbondale. Earlier, only mid summer and Christmas holidays were observed. the new arrangement was established for the upcoming term.
A historical note argues that illness undermines success and leaves dependents poorly provided. It extols Dr Neal Deaporere and Pierce’s Discovery as restoratives that strengthen stomach function, stimulate digestion, invigorate the liver, enrich the blood, and build flesh. A testimonial from Letom Moss backs the claims.
The year is divided into fall winter and spring terms to streamline courses of study. A shorter Christmas to June break is believed to benefit students, who return refreshed to prepare for final examinations.
Stephen Mabey, an 11-year-old from Hiver, leaped into the deep canal behind Van Bergen & Co. plumbing shop to rescue his sister Florence after she fell while walking with two other sisters. His quick action prevented a fatal outcome as the water ran fast and the bank was high.
The Ile of Champagne Opera Company with sixty four members arrived from Wilkes Barre on the 104 train Sunday morning while the Van Osten Three Star company with about thirty members did not depart the city until 9 30. This large troupe marked perhaps the greatest gathering of thespians ever in the city though hotels held up well. The city’s hotel facilities are praised as among the best in the country.
Local residents attend last evening's Isle of Champagne at the Grand Opera house. About fifty Scranton people traveled to witness Judge Bartley boxing. Community notices list donations to St. Vincent de Paul and remarks on city council leadership, plus various local personal movements and visits.
A party of twenty five Primitive Methodists enjoyed a pleasant ride to Taylor Friday night to attend Mrs Catlin's meeting. Charles Neiman plans to leave April 1 for Germany. Richard Logan of Carmall Street visited Dunmore. Miss Mary E F Wrightson of Green Ridge visited her parents. Mieyele riding becomes the season's trend. M F Fadden, a borough leader, will soon move to Scranton to run a hotel there. Miss Mary Margetson visited Olyphant. The Ladies Aid of the Primitive Methodist church will meet at Mrs Barrett's home tomorrow afternoon. Mr and Mrs Thomas Palmer of Dundaff Street toured Scranton later in the week.
Glenburn reports a Fish club raid on unlawful net fishing with prisoners escorted to Dalton lockup. A chase by J KE Edwards ended when the suspect fled with threat of fire. Nearby, W Palmer builds an ice bridge on West Lackawanna Ave Scranton for retail supply. Children progress at borough school despite large numbers. Mia Smith and daughter visit Chicago. Miss Ida Moore visits Scranton.
Delaware and Hudson surveyors plan stakeout today for a new shaft to be sunk for Grassy Island between Wilkes-Barre and Forest City. The shaft will be 40 feet long and 12 feet wide. Miles Baker, son of Charles and Mrs. Baker, is ill with pneumonia at home on Back Road. The Miners Examining Board of the Third District will meet at the council.
Rooms next Wednesday morning at Oelook. J. Taylor spent Sunday with relatives at Honesdale. P. Walters of Mill Street remains alert. Dr. Charles Treverton of Green Ridge made a professional call in town yesterday. Dr KB J Thompson of the East Side spent Sunday with friends at Fittaten. The Winton board of health held a regular meeting not evening. Dr JW Beck returned home yesterday after a week with friends at Pasquehanna. Mrs George A Bell remains critical but shows slow improvement. Rev James Mumhes, returned missionary from Africa, will hold a gospel service at the Peckville Capital church this evening. All invited. he is an effective speaker.
The Rev. Mr. Hall of the Primitive Methodist church grows ill during a sermon and is taken home for care while awaiting a May conference exam. Local events include land donation to Artesian Hose, resident travels, labor and mine accidents, school entertainment, and community visits across town.
An adjourned Archbald borough council meeting finished last year’s business. Committees appointed include local Behnle Loftus McAndrew, water Sidons McAndrew Jones, and light Loftus Pehle Munley. Taxes kept at 1 mill borough 5 for light 2 for special 1 for water. Mrs Johnson or Mrs Waren proposed for janitor. Waren elected. Salary levels unchanged. Sermon at St Thomas by Rev Loughran on confession. St Patrick’s Day mass at St Thomas and lecture March 17 at Father Mathew Opera House by Rev F Me Guckin. Social notes mention Miss Cella Swift and Miss Nelle Clark visiting relatives. Mrs Frank Healey improving at Pine Street.
A bad wreck occurred on the Ontario and Western railroad at 7 oclock yesterday morning near the Lackawanna Coal company's breaker. A train con-
The Eisteddod to be held at Lawrence church Old Forge Thursday evening draws wide attention in town and nearby. Two locals rehearse for the Gospel hymn contest with prize money of 10 dollars. Tickets are moving briskly as Morris Thomas visits and other local society happenings fill the page.
Afternoon and evening sessions list vocal and recitation items for the March 17 event at the church. Awards and adjudicators named, admission 25 cents, with entries for youths and adults including solos duets and quartette pieces.
Schedule in effect November 4, 1497 lists weekday departures at 7 30 a m for Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and for Pittsburg and the West at 10 16 a m for Hazleton Pottsville Reading Norristown and Philadelphia and Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburg and the West 3 12 p m daily to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburg and the West 6 00 p m weekdays for Hazleton and Pottsville Wood Gen t Pass Agent J B Hutchinson General Manager
Public transit timetable details list departures from stations on the New York Lewish and Susquehanna lines to Pittaton Wilkes Barre Lakewood Atlantic City New York Newark Elizabeth Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and southern and western via various express and local services. It notes connections at Ld terminal and elevated stations and mentions special car services and fields.
Train timetables issued for Monday November 21 1897 show departures from Scranton to New York Philadelphia Trenton Washington and intermediate stops including Binghamton Ithaca Elmira Corning and Kingston. Connections available at Buffalo for West Northwest and Southwest with Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on express services and detailed pocket timetables at the station.
Train times from Scranton to Carbondale and via Albany to New York, Philadelphia, and Montreal are listed. Schedules show departures around 6 to 12 noon with many intermediate stops and prices. Details note connections to Ontario and Canadian points and advise contact with the Western and Atlantic offices for tickets.
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