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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1898
Page
12
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is assigned to Mr. C. R. Munn at Salem avenue and Thurch street for news items. Complaints about delivery should be made to W. J. Roberts, news agent.
George W. Hughes of the city is appointed to serve P J Vetter of Scranton as Metrict deputy grand patriarch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Vetter has resigned and departed Scranton for the Klondike. Last evening Hughes installed the officers of Larkuwanne Encampment No 16. Upcoming installations are planned for Scranton encampments Nos 124 and 151 and Jeromnya No 265 in March and April.
The New Steam Power and Meat Corporation After Property has taken a $100 option on the Fowler and Bronson mill near the electric light plant. The option runs to June 1, 1898, with a stipulated consideration of $12,000. The property’s location suits the proposed heating project, making a mill sale likely if preliminary arrangements succeed.
Funeral services for Mrs. John . Jones who died Thursday evening at her daughter’s home on South Church Street will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the residence. Rev DD. L. Davis of Edwardsville will officiate. She was 71 and survived by a husband and four daughters including Mrs. William Lewis and two Mrs. Nicholson residents of this city and Mrs. R. G. McMichael of Maueh Chunk.
George Giles, newly in charge at Anthracite park, announced relicious bodies may use the park for picnics and other purposes at no charge. The site offers many advantages for a day outing and the offer is expected to be welcomed.
Local items describe Thomas Holmes injured cutting cheese and bleeding. Cordelia Freeman, a Newark soprano, headlines Easter service as soloist in First Presbyterian Church. Other notes include travelers Maggie Corley and Thorns Early to Castlebar Ireland. Easter vacations of Minnie Horan and friends. visits of Mrs Maxey and Miss Brown. Reverend Blair's return. M B Malaun buys a black team. Oscar Fagley sells his carting business. Reynolds hosts a progressive dinner. Hessler to lecture on naval warfare at Cambrian hall on the 27th with a comparison to 1861 actions.
Dr Thiker and his son Karl of East Lemon were visitors in town on Friday. The report notes their stay and mentions Lynch making a purchase on the day, though details are incomplete.
A letter from Mre FE P Rapelye of Franklyn Place Flushing New York extols T7 for coughs colds and grip and requests the medical book by Dr Humphreys specifically noting it is sold by druggists and mailed free. The letter mentions the medicine and asks for the circular manual.
Fragmentary local update mentions Mr Koons of Philadelphia planning to move his mother and sisters to town around month’s start. Masters Harry and Jay Justin delivering The Tribune. Evang family from Dalton renting rooms. Harvey Castertine improving. visits by Mie Mary Laine and Mia Ash to Mrs Twining. N Young, father of F M Young, described as very...
Auditors awarded Richard Lewis 150 for property damage after road filling raised land. library opening at Sacred Heart church showcases about 2,000 volumes purchased by Brownsen Literary Society. public Tuesday lecture by Rev T C Edwards at Welsh Congregational church in Carbondale promoted. horse near suicide incident reported at Mayfield bridge. Delware and Madson colliery rumored to start Monday. multiple local movements, marriages, and church notices included with public and school updates.
Peckville's Bapital church continues special evangelistic services with Rev Thomas as pastor. Rev James Hughes, formerly of South Africa, has preached thrice this week and will likely continue. Attendance is strong and services are appreciated by members. Memorial services for Willard and Neal Dow are planned at the Baptist church on March 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Henry Howelle visits relatives in Pitston yesterday. Evans in charge at the Tribune ranch office in Taylor. Mrs. George Tastor of Hyde Park guests of sister Mrs. Richard J. Davis. Odd Fellows No. 668 meet this evening on Matin Street. Methodist and Welsh church services tomorrow with Rev. Frisby and Rev. Ivor Thomas officiating. Miss Mary Samuels and John Mulherin of Hyde Park visit. Taylor Choral Society to meet at Calvary Baptist. Jermyn and Greenwood collieries employees receive February distributions. Presbyterian services tomorrow led by Rev. I. Fy Foster. Everyone welcome.
Mrs George Masterbeot West Scranton called on Mr and Mrs A Wilcox. Mrs A C Dunning entertained friends. Rev BH Spencer preaches at Herdentrghs hall Sunday at 7. Lacie Aid Society plans graphophone entertainment. Mr and Mrs S A Wilcox visit Plainsville. Rev C A Spalding to hold Baptist services with morning and evening topics. Mr and Mrs Byron Buckingham hosted dinner for Mrs C W Stevens Mrs Willard Laning and Dr and Mrs J W Knedler. Lottie Clay returns to Scranton to resume work at Gersons millinery store.
Rev S Jay called on friends Thursday. Mrs Samuel Smith and daughter Carrie visit Wa verly. Mesora E A Myers and A A Davia attended the grand lodge session of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mrs Mstelle Ward returns from Taylor and plans moving there April 1. J Dr Knight to reside with son Willis in Dunmore. Miss Nellie Lutsey visiting friends in Stroadsburg.
The city’s music scene features Miss Kaiser and Kronold preparing a Scranton recital with great praise for her New York debut. The Fourth Lenten organ recital by Mr. Conant, plus a St Patrick’s Day piano student program, show strong local activity. The Scranton Symphony Orchestra expands, plan April 18 Lyceum concert, while many soloists like Fred Widmeyer and Max Heinrich are slated for future performances. The article notes The Bride Elect success genesis, various Welsh singers, male choirs, and a growing appreciation for true music among Scranton residents.
Reader letters praise Dr Hartman and Pe-ru-na as a remedy for female catarrh and related ills. The text explains catarrh as a general cause of women's health problems and claims Pe-ru-na balances nerves and membranes, with testimonials from Mrs A L Hamilton and Mrs Margartai Fritz about restored health after treatment.
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