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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1897
Page
4
Carbondale readers are advised that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Shannon and Co newsdealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Veterans of William E. Tavies post prepare for the annual Memorial Day observance. A post meeting appointed committees for entertainment Carriages Catholic cemetery and flowers and memorial sermon with members including J M Alexander John Kelly Alva W Daley Van dermark William B Chase Jacob Hitel William Blake Robert McHaile George Hudson Edward Inch and others.
Local fire companies plan a relief association and expect state funds from foreign insurance tax. Representative Reynolds has discussed the share with state officials. Auditor general says the city will likely receive about $200 annually, payable after steps by the local board, aiding disabled firefighters.
The Dickinson Quartette presents a program tonight to raise funds for Alumni Park. The lineup includes Renee Dewy in June and selections like Parrhusius and the Captive, Pussy's In the Well, Tom Tom the Piper's Son, Down in the Mine, and Is John Smith Within. Performers include Mr Armstrong and Mr Clockenberry with solos and a basso continuo.
Mrs Canavan of New Orange N J visits in the city then goes to Binghamton N Y. Mrs W K Manville was in Scranton yesterday. Frank Burke son of M T Burke of Pike street was bitten by a dog on Powderly road with no serious results. Detective Crippen of the D and H Canal Co visited town yesterday. Clergymen Loftus and O Rourke visited St Huse rectory this week. Miss Lillian Baker and Miss Magele May were visitors or convalescent. Dr Gillis has accepted the appointment of resident physician and will begin duty. Albert Rutherford is home for the Easter vacation. Rev W J Lewis will officiate at Sugar Notch tomorrow. pulpit supplied by Rev Edward Jenkins. Mrs T C Robinson and Mrs W R Moon host a reception March 31 from 3 to 5 pm. Mr and Mrs Ei Watrous visited Beranton yesterday. Mrs John Fill at her Salem avenue home. Miss Minnie Tallman has returned home. Miss Eva Adams of Binghamton visits Mrs R N Reynolds. Prof J N Tomkins of Woolf's Business College ill with grip. Miss Lida Nichol sick with the grip. Mrs D J Duncan returned from Hornellsville N Y. William Hollenback Frank Roemmelmeyer and David Nichols of Palestine.
Knights Templar from the city gathered Thursday evening at Wilkes Barre for a commandery meeting. Clark Frank Dietrich and chief friends gave a warm welcome. A banquet followed the exercises and the Carbondale delegation enjoyed the occasion. Miss Sadie Wisely visiting Miss Marie Burns returned home. H A Purple and family visited Dr. Gardner in Forest City yesterday.
The Loyal Knights of America held a banquet with most members present. Harris served as toastmaster and thanked the group. Various members performed songs and recitals. Plans for a new wall and hall were discussed but stalled. miner Harry Moreland died at Moses Taylor Hospital after an injury at Holden mine. Funeral and church services announced for Calvary Baptist, Welsh Congregational, and First Congregational churches. Attendees include Mrs. David Jones and Mrs. William Richards. Burial for the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Evans scheduled for this afternoon.
The funeral drew a large turnout as stores closed for the service. Relatives from Tunkhannock Bayonne and Wilkes Barre attended, with members of Odd Fellows Patriotic Order Sons of America and Nicholson band present. Local societies contributed offerings and the Odd Fellows led final rites at the grave. Neighbor WW Millard bought N L Walker farm for 1000 dollars and will move next week. Nevad Go R Beardsley to Oswego and then Coning New York plans to relocate. Hawkweli school students held three prize fights since the 17th, underscoring the value of good example.
Urine sediment after 24 hours signals kidney disease and Swamp Root is advertised to relieve back pain, urinary issues, and bladder distress. Claims include curing nighttime urination, scalding pain, and liver and bladder troubles. Sample bottle offer and pamphlet by Dr Kilmer & Co with tribune mention.
Sale offers 500 yards floor oil cloths marked to 1c 20c 24c and 34c per square yard with values from 20c to 450c. 200 yards assorted matting priced at 25c side, all at half their stated value.
The article notes Chas L Jackson, 84, as the oldest Odd Fellow in the area with forty-nine years in the order. He joined Abington lodge in 1848 and is the sole living charter member of Red Jacket Lodge No. 624. Jackson is active as a Sunday newsboy most mornings. The piece also cites local gatherings, court notices, a funeral, and local residents such as A L Reynolds, Walter B Dayl4, M J Keck, and C J Helmes, among others.
Dr J Galloway accepts appointment as resident physician replacing Dr M L Bailey who resigned. A child of Mr and Mrs David Harris suffers custhes. Mrs David Hendlesohn of Hill Street Wis severely burned while melting lard catching fire. Congregational church plans a cantata Heroves of 1876 with about fifty singers. James Merritt and Charles Smith of Maryfield head to Alaska soon after a year there. Death announced of Mimer Gilman, son of Kerry Bacon and in law of Samuel Warner. Waorin's Home Missionary society to meet at WLS Kadger’s home. Epworth league postpones animetoscope event. Mayfield reports a small fire yesterday.
The Ladies Aid to host a spelling match at the Methodist Episcopal church with a male quartet providing songs. admission ten cents and refreshments at usual rates. Helent social at Mrs. Edith Kellam’s Wednesday evening netted Epworth society about six dollars. An accident near the toll gate injured a horse belonging to Charles Schumann, with a severe leg wound. Canal boat activity anticipated as the Delaware and Hudson Canal opens in spring. Various residents and visitors, including Curt Wild, Miss Lou Hodgson, Gus Lyons, and Miss Sydney Messley, were noted in town and surrounding areas with multiple visits and transactions, including boat sales, new horses, and property work.
Olyphant residents Mr and Mrs EE Marcy Raymon Mardy and Miiner Prokenshire of Carbondale and Miss Belle Knowlton of Windsor N Y visited Mr and Mrs Charles Lewsley on Delaware Street Miss Agnes Tull returned from a protracted Philadelphia visit Lee Fadden’s son is quite ill Miss Marie Jones of West Scranton visited Thursday Rev Peter Roberts will deliver the third Pilgrim Progress sermon at the Congregational church the subject Apollyon and Mr Talkative John Kyvans of West Side is recovering from a crip attack Miss Mame OMalley is visiting relatives in Dunmore A musical farce comedy A Breegy Time is planned for next Monday night
A. J. Leircs of Cass House Saginaw Michigan writes that Hood's Sarsaparilla cured a long illness from heart disease and liver trouble and boosted his appetite, strength, and health after extensive travels. He recalls doctors declaring him sound after three bottles and credits the cure with passing insurance exams.
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