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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1898
Page
10
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune has been placed in the hands of Mr. C. FR. Munn at Salam Avenue and Church Street for news items. All complaints about irregular delivery should be sent to W. J. Roberts, news agent.
The council approved repairs for the Columbia Hose house and hose couplings under the building committee. It enacted safety gates on Belmont and Scott streets with a 90 day deadline and a 5 dollar daily penalty for noncompliance. It directed sealed bids for the next year and scheduled a session on April 2 to let Spring Street sewer work, adjourned for April meetings.
Justice of the Peace William Williams of No. 4 returns home from three months in Cornwall aboard the St. Paul. He cites deep attachment to Northeastern Pennsylvania over his Cornish birthplace and notes English sympathy for the American cause during Spain United States tensions.
An official morning test will check 1000 feet of hose recently sold to the city by the Fabric company at Mitchell Hose House at nine o'clock. A prior test was halted when small-hose couplings failed at about 300 pounds pressure. The hose showed no sign of failure during the test.
Paterson Press reports ex rector Rev Ties T. Witchett of Trinity Carbondale leaves the ministry of the Protestant church. St Luke's South Paterson appoints J Balsley Williamsport to take charge on the second Sunday after March 4. Central Pennsylvania Bishopric notes the move amid church reorganizations.
In April the Mikado band will perform with a chorus drawn from talented singers Hannah Leonard soprano Miss Snyder contralto Howell Davis and A R Jones bass. The program features nearly twenty Mozart pieces and a notable band arrangement. The first rehearsal occurred in the band room last week.
The Tucker Company opened a engagement at the Grand to a crowded audience well pleased. The drama Queena was presented. the Symphony Lady played to great favor and the company’s performance received warm reception.
A fragmentary report describes the son of a white foreman presumed missing near Preston Park. The youth, previously employed at a mill, is the subject of a search by his father with authorities. The text also references a peanut dealer and a city alderman hearing.
Alleged assault case moves to higher court after al derman sets bail. Fire at 1 o'clock Sunday morning in White Elephant Hall Simp son reported by Phupack resident on second floor. minimal damage, smoke and failure of floor boards noted. Professors Mackenberry Lesher Fryvien visit Scranton high school to study department methods. William Carroll returns home to Millersburg after ten weeks visiting relatives. Frank Smiths host Garfield avenue dinner party Saturday. Excursion to Washington witnesses war excitement with J H Reese G J Benton F P Brown. Local residents attend Mrs Lewis dancing class in Buranton. Pioneer Father Mathew society officers installed by ex President John Kelly. Fimmona Peck returns home from Bucknell University.
Master Marnest Caswell celebrated his birthday with friends at his Oak Street home. Guests included Laura Hatton Daisy Caswell Jessie Nicholas and others while Mrs Lobleigh and Mrs Jenkins visited. The Taylor Reds baseball club calls a meeting at Price library hall Friday evening and local factory rooms progress noted.
Mrs Byron Buckingham visits Scranton friends while Mr and Mrs F B Pelton of Moscow call on Elmhurst acquaintances. Dunning suffers a Friday timber unloading injury in Scranton with a bruised right leg. Dr Leet treats him and he stays home. James McDade, longtime resident, dies after a paralytic stroke following a period of declining health. funeral in Moscow. Spalding, recovering from throat trouble, returns home. Reverend Williame preaches at services. An empty house in Scranton once owned by Hugo Burmeister is burned, likely from sparks from a nearby engine. Mrs Harry Evans leases Bevan farm and moves April 1. several neighbor relocations planned, including Clark, P Kearney, A Sholis, and J W Williams households. Emory Neal and bride depart for Scranton. William Fitzgeraldman sells his farm and moves to Georgetown after April 1. Ladies Aid and Cottage prayer meetings scheduled at local churches with invited attendance. Mr M Tykeene remains seriously ill at home.
The notice claims Humphreys Medicine offers Specific for a range of ailments including dyspoea indigestion rheumatism and stomach weakness. It mentions a manual at druggists and implies the product will be free if not found.
The obituary notes a highly respected citizen with many friends across the county who will be sorrowful at his illness and passing.
A fire yesterday morning destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Peter Mullen in Mayfield with Mrs Mullen and daughter evacuated from the first floor. The Mullen family escaped from windows as flames and smoke filled the house. The cause remains unknown and the building was insured.
W S Palmer travels to New York on business while John Shamp remains under doctor care. Alfred Reed suffers from a felon on his right hand. Frank Hale, fish warden, constructs a private pond fed by a premier spring and plans stocking for private use. Postmaster Wolf and the library staff distribute books this winter. Frank Tennant, new Glenburn hotel lessee, earns public praise and prepares for summer boarders.
Chicken thieves struck the home of 8 J Callender in West End last Saturday night and carried away about a dozen birds. A stereopticon feature for Jessup kindergarten at Wheelmen's hall next Friday promises to be interesting. Mr and Mrs Timer Roberts moved into a new White's audition residence last Saturday. A A Thorpe, Grav ity railroad runner, injured his leg yesterday caught between wheels at Plane F. Presbyterian church dedication scheduled for this evening.
Eugene Winsfield visits Scranton resident Grace Ely and Florence Baines on Lincoln street. The Ladies Aid plans its annual supper Monday April 25 with 26 cent tickets, proceeds aiding the pastors diary. Jacob Ollendiks erects a residence at Btorrs and Lincoln. Wesley leagues convention of the Wyoming district meets at the Primitive Methodist church today.
The article explains powder use in naval guns Indiana Oregon and Massachusetts with 18 inch and 6 inch roles and huge cost per round. It describes powder grain design smokeless strips and storage in eight government storehouses then details loading a cartridge and magazine handling and compares bees defending a hive to a battle situation.
The store announces a two day spring millinery opening with extensive preparations and lavish displays. It highlights top tier Parisian and American milliners, inviting patrons to see the fresh season offerings and the department's rose and violet decor. The gala aims to attract widespread approval and attendance.
The write up describes fast bee movements in a London Mall scene where two bees attack a trader. The trader struggles as he is targeted and the bees persist in confronting the man amid the hive’s rapid evolutions.
The Rock Island will operate Tourist Car Excursions to California under direct supervision. Two routes depart Chicago weekly: Tuesday via Paso and Southern Route to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Thursday via Colorado and the Scenic Route to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Portland with a layover at Colorado Springs to visit Manitou. For details contact W. J. Leahy in Philadelphia.
An advertisement claims Dr Apnew's Cure for Organic or Sympathetic Heart Disease provides perfect relief in all cases. It touts fast results for palpitation shortness of breath and smothering spells and labels the remedy a peerless comedy for a diseased heart. Bold by Matthews Bros and W T Clark.
The notice announces new Tiffany Style rings featuring solderless construction in 18k gold for brides and grooms seeking durable, elegant wedding bands.
The ad promotes wedding presents and offers optical services by optician Mr Adams. It notes he can fit all cases of defective vision with prices described as very reasonable.
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