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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1897
Page
8
Notices inform readers that advertisements orders for job work and publication items left at Shitman and Co newsdealers on North Main Street will be attended to promptly. Office hours are from 8 am to 10 pm.
A serious incident occurred at the Wilson Creek mine on Tier day evening. Thomas McCabe of Stinpeon sustained severe injuries from a dynamite explosion while alone. Miners passing by found him, and he was taken home for initial care before being moved to hospital for treatment of facial injuries and eye damage.
Deputy Grand Patriarch J. Vetter of Scranton will visit Lackawanna Encampment Friday for a full slate of grand officers. He will install the officers of the Lackawanna Encampment No. MW of this city. A large Patriarch delegation from Scranton and Jermyns is expected, with local Patriarch Militiamen aiding as grand officers.
Miss Jennie Jenkiis entertained guests on Park street Tuesday evening with refreshments, social games, and music. Attendees included Misses Mary Evans Harriet Rolls Anna Huarler Bertha Johnson Anna Ellis May Pengelley Martha Cole Mabel Delano of Delano Bertha Cole of Sorantin and Messrs Bert Dix Albert Moun Charles Whitelock Willam Jenkins Samuel Fotter Del Avery William Eaton and George Burdick.
A Carbondale hospital board met Tuesday to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of De Mark JL Galley the hospital's resident physician since its establishment. The board will solicit applications from active young physicians to select a suitable successor.
A Tuesday evening thimble party hosted by Mrs Rees A Prices on South Spring Street drew a social group of ladies including Mesdames Edmund Hames John Br Price John Maxwell W Carter Stephen Kundle August Huynner Louis Branner Porter Smith Henry Chapman and Mrs Mick in a pleasant gathering.
A Tuesday evening sal entertainment hosted by Professor Edward Peters at the Watt building drew about two hundred invited guests. The event featured Professor Rennie providing the music and Professor Flood serving as prompter.
A fine appearance was made by Carbondale Hibernian groups with Germania and Mozart lodges at the head of divisions 3 and 6. An immense throng witnessed the parade as over one thousand residents from Scranton joined the event.
Miss Grace Reisen of Honesdale visits relatives in town while John Brown of the Park Clothing house is confined at home due to distress. Mrs. Thomas Cornish and Mrs. William Dougherty spent Tuesday in Peckville. Mrs. Will Leonard visits in Easton. Miss Jennie Jenkins hosted friends on Park Street Monday evening. Miss Delia Moses Frederick Mosen and Isaac Singer attended the full
Local society notes list Miss Florence Vin OGorder hosting a gathering on Terrace Street. Several residents, including Miss Florence Hlamnden and Mrs. Alfred Loon, are mentioned with other visits and arrivals around town.
A roundup of community updates includes deaths and medical notices, visits, and social events. Obituary for John Cramer and funeral services at the Methodist Episcopal church. Local residents attend meetings at Emergency Hospital to select a successor to Dr Halley. Wedding of Annie Whitney and Stephen Moream.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary problems. It asserts sediment in urine proves kidney trouble and promises relief from back pain frequent urination and bladder issues. Sample bottle and pamphlet offered by mail to readers who mention Tribune.
A district Epworth League convention met Tuesday at the Migoele Mithediet Holocopal church. The program included a JuWat afternoon session, hymns, and talks on league work and mentorship. Rev. James Jones presided with Ms. PM. Furey as secretary. speakers included Rev. L. By Van Volestead and Rev. Bradshaw.
The Montrose Republican reports Billy Carpenter resigns after twenty seven years of service with the Lackawanna and Western lines. He and his family moved to Montrose six years ago and have remained close to friends. Carpenter recently met with Manager Gallatoad in Scranton to finalize arrangements and depart from duty.
The article notes Mr Carpenter, a sturdy Democrat, gaining strong support from council members in Montiore. He was arrested at a recent rough meeting. He and his family plan to leave for Binghamton tomorrow. The new care doctor Wilnet from Hallstead will move his family to the area next month.
At the forthcoming session of presiding conferences the following will be assigned to new fields of Tabor due to the termination after five years of service: Rev. Williams of Fairdale, Pa.
The Wilkes-Barre Record reports resignations and vacancies across several districts. Presiding elders in Chenango and Oneonta districts expire, Rev HM Drydenwike and Rev A J Van Cleef depart. Rev B C McDermott may take a district post. Exchanges proposed among Hey Austin Criffin, J A Van left, and Parson Weyormlage district assignments.
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