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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1898
Page
7
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now handled by Mr C. RR. Munn at Salem avenue and Church street for news items. Complaints about delivery should be directed to W. J. Roberts, the news agent.
Joint session forms board of revision for three years with Mesera Colwell Eaton Van Gorder Nealon and Brink chosen. A. A. Alunn awarded sole printing contract for the year. Councils grant use of rooms to mine examiners. City plans tax and paving measures and notifies Park & Co to repair Belmont pavement within thirty days. Summit Avenue seeks five year extension to pay sewer costs. several street projects referred to committees.
Several machinists resigned Friday night at the Delaware Main Hudson locomotive repair shop, driven by external offers and new government employment. Frank Blair and Mueh Waive left for civil service and the Brooklyn Navy Yard respectively, while other workers joined the League Island yard in Philadelphia and Dickson Manufacturing in Scranton.
Thieves entered the cellars on Carte and Garfeld avenues on Batunlay evening, stealing edibles from the Bergan residence and canned fruit from Brokenshire. No trace of the culprits has been found, and officials urge vigilance for open windows.
Local and personal notes include recruits from Carbondale for the Thirteenth regiment with Clark and others, plus Mrs. J. Deane drug store personnel and area clerks enlisting. The Berean Baptist church youth plan lectures by Rev. T. E. Jepson with prizes. a Woman’s Relief Corps social is postponed due to a member’s death. Funeral arrangements for Mire Hivel and Davenport mourners noted. residents traveling to New York and Georgia, and local families hosting guests.
A fragment notes Alberte Redhow of Green Bridge and Mise Josephine Burr entertaining Mise Birdsall of Soraneon. It also mentions some improvement in the condition of Janis H. Paul observed yesterday.
Contractie Mullen of Scranton completes his contract for the Yhayesdale Water company and new savings bank details emerge. Kesler of Honesdale serves as store clerk to Admiral Dewey in 1862 as the region notes regimental composition and recruitment. Joseph Crandall of Atlantic City visits family in Scranton on Tenth Street. funeral plans for Mrs Stephen Corey are announced. local social events include a one dollar excursion along the Delaware and Hudson. church supper and community notices populate the day.
Community announcements describe church schedules and social visits. Mentions include May 2 as a possible event date at Howe churches, visitors from Levitin and Vinton, and local meetings at Roose’s hall and the Welsh Wanetist venue.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet at the home of Mrs James Webber this afternoon. Funeral attendance and local social visits are noted among residents, with several couples planning to reside in Delaware after marriage and a soldier son stationed after Havana duties.
Squire T J Fitesimmons took the oath of office at Malin street as part of Battery RB Fleet Artillery. A Sunday school class was started in Dupont by Rev L B Van Hoosen. Attorney James Dwyer of Wilkes Barre visited Mrs C K Druffner. Matilda Roperka, ten months old, died and was buried at St Marys cemetery. Temperance convention drew many attendees including Buckley, Mess tom, Reap, Methowan, Hanlon, Gibbons, Sammon, Henley, Tigue, McDonnell, and Corcoran in Pittston. Rev fr J AfeCate led a seminar on statesmen and soldiers. Dr J J Troublethy visited his ailing father. Ladies Aid Society of the Afetho Diet Ep mec church planned to meet tomorrow at the church.
The new silk mill started work yesterday employing many hands and is expected to bring growth to the town. William Ufoliand of Mayfield leaves for New York to establish a future home. Miss Muiele Williams and Miss Anna Mor cane of Olyphant visit Mayfield hosts Mr and Mrs Pritchard. Others from Scranton and Providence are noted as visitors.
Mr John Akerly and Mr Jonah Brows of duetus visit brother Jones M Brown in East Lomun. Praalowid todge Daughters of Rebokat plan a meeting Tuesday evening. A concert at Phuptimt church benefits the choir. Seven males graduate at the grade school exercises next Tuesday. Temperance union meets Tuesday afternoon. Rev Wy Hiller of Wilkes Barre preached at the Methodist Church last Sunday and gave a temperance sermon. Mr A W Wrighty improves after illness. Albert Hievey and son of Beranton moved to town last Monday. Rev Jonas Underwoel of Wilkes Barre to preach at About odiet church next Sabbath.
Peckville reports a Pride of Orient Eastern Star regular meeting at the castle hall with William McKelvey listed among attendees. Other items include railway worker payroll for April, residents visiting relatives, and the upcoming Presbyterian installation of Rev. Tf Moon at 12h.
Fragmentary report lists names Rev James Mc Leod DY Rev Churn BE Reblnpon and Thev W M Swift with sermon and charge duties. Mentions Vena Kennedy of Willtoet Marre visiting Mr and Mrs FA Peck during a Sunday.
Mean T W Hite of Geel OF yenva died at his home in the borough at 6 o clock Sunday morning after a long illness. He leaves a widow, three grown children, and an adopted child. Funeral services will be held at Hines' Corners Wayne County this afternoon at 9 o clock with interment at the same place. The piece also notes local moves and personnel changes in Forces City and Porer City News office.
A fragment lists various Ladies shoes including Good Year Welt strows patent tip priced down from 2.50 to 1.98, Dongolla Button and Taive shoes at 1.00 to 2.00, Rosset Cloth Top Fine shoes at 1.29, Needle Toe shoes at 0.49, and Sample Oxfords and Canvas options with deep discounts, noting color varieties and limited quantities.
A dubious physician and staff claim to treat nervous breakdowns and a wide list of ailments including scrofula and deafness with non surgical methods and a claimed OZ0-NITE GAS. The ad promises free examination for those considered incurable and emphasizes secrecy and confidentiality.
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