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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1898
Page
7
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in the hands of Mr BR Munn on Balam avenue and Church street for news items. Complaints about irregular delivery should be addressed to W J Roberts, news agent.
April saw sixteen deaths in the city, with sixteen victims and causes including pneumonia bronchitis and various afflictions. Ten burials occurred at St Rose cemetery and several transported from nearby towns. Carbondale offenders faced police action with six jailed and seven drunk or disorderly, while fines and releases followed. The mayor granted mercy to several, with one man sent to Scranton and later released.
Amid a general downturn two Prosperity era industries, Leidrick Manufacturing and Klotz Brothers’ mill, report strong demand. They hire new workers daily and run two shifts, including night work, to meet orders. This activity provides relief and steadying cheer for the city.
Frederick Colder of the Leaderound Mod and Murphy of the Herald have bought the Forest by News, gaining control Monday. The paper will gain special features and stronger profitability due to their expert knowledge. Gillis of Jewsley’s may be hired for engraving by the Leader.
Mrs. Mia Eitel, aged 64 and born in Germany, wife of Jacob Eitel, died after a illness at the home of Mrs. Kinback on Cone tery Street. She had lived in the city over thirty years and leaves four sons in the area and one daughter in Cincinnati. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Charles B. Lae officiating.
Friends and relatives in Wie city are informed of the death of Charles Ridgway of Washtington aged 20. He was with his parents "Wome Years Ay Pekiitent" before passing away after an illness.
Scott's Emulsion offers richer blood and firmer flesh for delicate children with better color and stronger limbs. It claims substantial, lasting weight gain and appeals to health and growth needs, marketed by Scott & Bowne, New York.
A young man of this parish died at an early age from consumption while serving in the employ of the Leader. The Mozart band plans a benefit show and the Aet and chorus who presented the Mikado perform for Burke balding on Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs G I Bammon welcome guests. Mr and Mrs BR B Emory of Pittscon attend. Mrs Loulke Faulkner returns from Serayston, Charter Lingfelter and family visit from Phelmont street.
The Sunday Tribune edition from Taylor notes jurors named for May term: Daniel W. Williams George Wicks and David F. Davis. It reports visits, social events, church engagements and upcoming meetings including a board of trade gathering and Welsh evangelist Miss Mary Evans.
A Colusa Ohio story presents a mother's endorsement of Peruana as a cure for nervous prostration heat effects and appetite loss. The testimonial cites a family need and urges readers to obtain the illustrated book of testimonials from The Peruana Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Chile.
A visiting party led by Willem J. Delaney of Wilkes-Harre played on Main Street Mesers with PD W Rhea and M J Wash as guests. The Maroons and the bhuptlers competed for honors on Linnell grounds with heavy pitching and rough play. The former won 28 to 19. AL CF Donnell of Jermyn visited friends yesterday.
The dispatch reports that Manila and nearby Philippine provinces face severe food shortages and civilian violence as insurgents and local groups hoard, loot, and clash with authorities. It notes alleged support from covert sources and forecasts a land attack once insurgent leaders arrive.
A reader credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending severe headaches and general weakness, saying she slept poorly and felt awful before relief. The letter praises the remedy as wonderful and urges other women to try it. The rest discusses naval strength and international power dynamics.
From the Times Herald a speculative panoramic on a possible universal conflict. It outlines how Britain France Germany Russia Austria Turkey and Japan could mobilize vast reserves and tech to shape a world war, emphasizing the sheer scale and dangers of any continental clash. It notes Britain’s interests, the potential coalitions, and the staggering armies and guns involved in a modern global war scenario.
A New York Mail and Express report details appraisers examining milleinery feathers, with a focus on aigrettes from egret birds. Boxes held thousands of birds, including nearly 5000 Japanese swallows, processed, dyed, and shaped for fashion use. Value figures reach 5 285 000 reis, about ten million dollars, illustrating the vast trade in imported feathers and the fragility of the supply.
A Washington Post style recall describes a patron apologizing to a restaurant proprietor for mentioning a missing overcoat and an implied dutiful behavior rule. The account notes the customer sought help finding items and mentions asking for what is needed.
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