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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondence for The Tribune is handled by R. Munn on Salem avenue. Regular delivery complaints should be directed to W. J. Roberts, news agent, for addressing and service issues.
Final rites for Jacob Eitel were held at the First Presbyterian church with the Woman's Relief Corps Land Army Germania Singing Society and Odd Fellows attending. Floral tributes filled the church as out of town relatives from Fort Thomas Cincinnati and New York joined local mourners.
The Midi School Literacy sector’s final term meeting was held last evening with a review of the literary program to the monastery. Attendees planned a halftertainment for students next Tuesday and praised the diverse viewpoints shared during the session.
A morning fire in an upper Canadian city destroyed the home of Mrant Lestinador at No 4. Clothes near a stove caught fire, spreading to the dwelling. The house was uninsured and valued at several hundred dollars.
Colum bia, No 5, plans to furnish its squad as contractors report months of delays from the line company. Officials say lack of horses to draw equipment disrupted service and a local meeting will consider buying a ready team owed by Mr James to replace the current shortages.
Sinest Poreman Witheen donated to a Brooklyn project, while a railroad locomotive event drew attention online. Thom Jebes faced employment concerns linked to sewer work. Miss Josephine Mare and Miss Lillian Baker were noted in social schedules. Mayor James J. Neill and Attorney Louis Gramer were in Scranton for city matters.
In Athens and surrounding areas, notices report various local items including a murder trial delay, a Laceyville postmaster business trip to Towanda, railway talk in Lehich Valley, and a Canton manager overseeing Park hotel changes. The period also notes a summer resort protest, a new shoe repair shop opening opposite a main block, and postmastership speculation surrounding DM Tomer.
A parliamentary note reports a Turner appointment as yet unmade. RL B Faleieten, a Renn representative, is mentioned as supportive of local officials and civic figures amid court activity and upcoming term elections. A break in at Mrs Liton Kirwin’s home is noted, with local youths hosting a social bake sale and Judges Dunham and Peek presiding this week.
Frank Authnor, a hunter from Odorg, was struck and killed by the northbound 190 express of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad Tuesday at noon. Remains were sent to the Dants establishment for burial in North Taylor. Local residents protest the repeated dumping of refuse near the tracks and call for action to stop it. The Tribune notes ongoing community concerns and reports other local happenings including visits and meetings.
The column lists residents visiting relatives and attending events in Scranton and nearby towns. Entries mention Aid Williams and family leaving Yeatomtay for Borge No Yo and various individuals visiting Duryea Susquehanna Street and Makely for dances and funerals. Some health notes reference Mrs Nouthan Lvelson and mise Elizabeth Mevan while Miss Jennie Davis attends a funeral. A local priest survey and building work along Lickawanna are also noted with preparations for structural changes.
A fire at the Fitzsimmons residence on Main Street destroyed the attic furniture and stock in a new variety store. Five children were saved by their parents but the blaze spread quickly. The building, uninsured for the store stock, faced losses near $1000. A June wedding is planned for Miss Anta Solowan Deeble and Joseph McPherson at the Primitive Methodist Church.
The Ia com group, formed about ten years ago, has become a capable force ready to enlist in the new Thirteenth under Captain W. A. May. They plan a camooker in their rooms Saturday. Local news notes Mrs Hollister family moving to Scranton and Peckville seller Mr Curran. A brain fever illness afflicts John Mahher. A Young Men's Institute debate vs St Aloysius ends with a St Aloysius victory on the premise statesmen are more beneficial than soldiers.
The Jermyn and Mayfield school board held a regular session Tuesday night. The visiting committee reported they were discharged and listed members Thomas Henweel James Sheila and James G Nicholson. Requests about building damage from a safe explosion were tabled and noted. Community members including Mr GC Winters and Mr and Mrs John McDermott hosted events and guests from Scranton. Youth hockey team preparations were announced with manager Hi towns. Players listed include Moon Loftus Mattenberg Feeney Kennedy Fenny Peury Mendelsohn Flowers Brues Peaty. Social visits, travel to Victor California misprints noted. Continuous illness and local arrangements affected residents including Joakim Parkers and Frank Welch.
Funeral services for Robert Watts, who died in the Richmendale mines on Tuesday, will be held tomorrow at 3 PM at First Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. W A Carrington. Interment at Hillside Cemetery. Montrose civic meeting to discuss joining the National Volunteer Reserve and organizing a company for the Susquehanna county regiment, called by Burgess James J Walker. Captain Alney leads the effort.
Only two members, Dr. W. A. Paine among them, appeared for a scheduled Hoard of Health meeting. The session could not be held due to insufficient attendance.
Secretary Murray reports 121 city deaths in April from various diseases and 27 contagious disease cases including diphtheria typhoid fever measles scarlet fever and whooping cough. Scranton deaths for April highest in five years and 27 contagions caused nine deaths. births numbered about 255. Health officer Cullen notes 88 nuisances this year and 80 abated. sewer work discussed for Dunmore Green Ridge area and calls for precise reporting of deaths and better garbage collection.
If your umbrella is broken do not borrow from neighbors. Bring the broken one to us and we will fix it, helping you keep friends rather than straining neighborly ties.
Old Post-Office putting, Col Sprute, St. with Penn Ave, Scranton Pa has returned from his Western Trip and will now remain permanently at his home office. The Doctor is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and formerly a demonstrator of physiology and surgery.
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