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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1898
Page
8
A highly garbled OCR line shows a poem fragment with archaic imagery. The text mentions a blue cap, a bearded Jip, and marching shouts, but the overall context and subjects remain unclear due to legibility issues.
Community updates describe travel schedules, church events, and social gatherings. Reports include receptions for the Ladies Aid Society tenth anniversary at the Dunmore Presbyterian Church, performances by Mra. G. Dimmick, and a wedding of Miss Celia Casey to Wesley C. Shipman at the bride's home. Additional items list visitors, parties, and arrangements from Wilkes-Barre to Hoytson.
A scattered list of movements and visits by numerous locals. Ex sheriff Robinson, Mrs Pel Plott, Mike Auwustan, Wiles Marewret Hanton, Tir A AL Litdaburse, and Kennedy are noted in New York and Washington areas. Others like Mr Divi Roles, G V Griffin, and Miew Mele Sanderconle are reported returning to schools or homes. The item records travel, visits, and relocations with many unclear spellings and names.
Peckville and Hawley clergy and local families announce the forthcoming marriage of Miss Stelin Mercer Farnham to Samuel Dexter Warriner. The ceremony takes place Wednesday May 18 at 12 o clock in the Free Presbyterian church, with a reception at the residence on South Street after. Warriner recently moved from the area to Michigan where he manages a copper mine.
The writer praises patriotic display in Scranton and contrasts it with New York City. Observations cover crowded streets, shop windows decorated with national symbols, and citizens wearing red white and blue as they observe the Fourth of July atmosphere. Clergymen and others display loyalty buttons amid crowded scenes.
A readers’ letter discusses insignia and flag pride, arguing against cheapening the Union emblem through misused items. It warns of entangling patriotism with commercialized gear while praising loyalty to the flag and cautioning against foreign allegiance.
A crowded community page lists visits to the seminary in Dinghamton and nearby towns, with Miss Penry visiting, Miss Jessie Winter at her Weve, and several interviews for the coming term. It reports a music program at the seminary, a forthcoming sermon by Dr. Haymond, and the Wyoming conference’s official minutes plus portraits of church leaders.
John Wilson of Yoseville visited friends here on Thursday. The event at William Tinklepaughs honored Mrs Tinklepaughs mother Mrs Fanny Willan birthday. Daughters Mrs Forgueon and Miss Deake along with relatives received visitors and gifts during the evening.
A great book business promotes a one day sale at a bookstore featuring special price matches. Shoppers are urged to visit for discounted titles and limited quantities.
The Vo Vokotehiows nod and the Hesoue Mission hosting an evening service draw attendees from local churches. Pastors conference at Bankr Pastors, with speakers from Stintone, plus a Young Women’s Christian Association meeting at Sai oteloek. Miss Pheole Smith will perform solo, and Min Stale malnist An Wonen invites servants to attend. The Young Men’s Christian Association will be addressed by Rev. George W. Wells of Calvary Reformed Church. Reverend William Van Kirk of Mount Vernon NY to speak on wine, stripe, drink and reform. Providence Phallwe chioneh hosts Friday evening services, while the W Hale guilds mid week prover tenting at Bin Park Methodist Episcopal church.
Tomorrow's services listed for Providence Methodist, Epworth League, and United Brethren in Christ. Rev. J. B. Sweet, Rev. William Edge, and Rev. A K. Palmer lead morning and evening prayers with Sunday school at 1 o clock and Epworth events in the afternoon.
The Jermyn and Mayfield board met with most members present to discuss street improvements on Main and Second, Truxh and Cemetery slices the grade and sidewalk. An ordinance directs property owners to correct the alley entrance after inspection. A pay raise for the street crew at 2 per month and evening to dawn hours is approved.
Ruskell son of Rev and Mrs F W Young died of diphtheria after two days illness. Body to be buried in Bennington on Wednesday. Visitors and local residents arrange condolences as families in nearby towns attend services.
A garbled wartime item reports injuries and visits among residents including Mies fith Channoor of Wyoming Bembury and Cadets Wd oliile Hin in Heathistenville Lunes. It mentions Professor HA Martin, William Nertree of Forunton, and George Vian Brant who cut his hand at work on Wednesday while visiting relatives.
A medical note claims catarah in the head can be cured by a thorough course of Minoll's Baraaparilia described as the great blood purifier. The fragment suggests a folk remedy and lacks verifiable details or dates.
An old advertisement promotes Hood Pills claiming relief for headaches indigestion biliousness and run of ailments. It highlights the product as a cure all with statements aimed at general wellness. The small type ad names the product and suggests quick relief.
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