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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondence for The Tribune is now handled by Mr. C R B Munn at Salem Avenue and Church Street. Residents are advised to direct news items to him and address delivery complaints to J Roberts, the news agent.
The Common Council met in regular session and approved several measures. Resolutions include removing hospital stones, paving intersections at Bout Main and Ninth, opening South Church street to Bi Rewe cemetery, inviting bids for three years of street lighting, and opening Ninth avenue. An ax levy ordinance passed two readings. A complaint about Spring street sewer remained unresolved. Patrick Hyrnt was directed to submit a written request for a surface water drain.
The Blessed Virgin's Sodality of St. Hope's church plans to furnish a nurses sitting room. A meeting Sunday approved this charity, estimating a modest $100 cost. Funds have been appropriated from the sodality treasury to complete the project thoroughly.
This evening the High School Literary Society presents its final event of the year in the school building. The program includes President W. F. Gates remarks, several recitations by Joe Jenkins Miss Helen Judge and Eleanor Jones, a violin solo by Frank Misted, a student essay on Characteristics, and a chorus and address by Professor Heckenberry.
Four year old Mary Killeen of Brooklyn street fell from a second story window about twelve feet while watching a streetcar with her brother. She escaped with four sprained wrists and minor scratches. parents Mr and Mrs Jamen Killeen say she is uninjured beyond these injuries.
New management at Anthrecite Park plans a vaudeville show for the warm season. Extensive improvements are underway and May Min EF will present a grand entertainment directed by NTW Brooks, a known amusement figure, with electric night lighting on the grounds.
A pedestrian yesterday morning along TDhundaff Street witnessed a dramatic incident on Lincoln Avenue where a meat dealer named Mr May on a bicycle was overtaken by a runaway horse belonging to a Jew peddler. The rider leaped from the bike and halted the runaway before the horse sped far.
Friday officials of the Delaware and Hudson approved the location of a proposed row engine house for No bk. Work will begin at once and be rushed to completion. Once finished it will replace the water wheat which currently provides motive power in the region.
Local report notes Mayor O'Neill unveiling a plan for new apartment blocks in the city. The details cover housing aims, potential sites, and anticipated timelines, drawing comments from residents and council members.
Scranton residents and visitors fill a busy schedule with a lodge entertainment tonight. Mines Delaware and Hudson idle today and to resume tomorrow as local families welcome relatives from Warneetrent and Philadelphia. Military enlistment adds names such as Frederick Halley and Andrew Mitchell among those joining the army.
The First Welsh Congregational church hosts a May 23 competitive meeting with children’s choir and solo contests run by secretary Jot Mote. A marriage will unite William Thomas and Miss Mary A Hick on Thursday afternoon. Local volunteers include John J Powell Thomas Hagan and others from Thirteenth regiment. Several residents are ill or visiting, and April’s coal deliveries to Taylor, Pyne and Holden cotteries are due tomorrow.
The record lists W Lower as a Republican county delegate candidate. Many residents including Jebo Frew and Lotta Dilley are noted visiting, attending funerals, or hosting relatives. The piece chronicles small town civic events, church rites, social calls, and a tally of local officers and delegates for an upcoming convention.
Miss Nellie O Boyle left on Saturday to reside in New York City. James McAndrew of the North End has returned home after treatment for appendicitis in Philadelphia.
Miss Catlin the evangelist will lecture on her life this evening at the Primitive Methodist church in Jermyn and Mayfield. Admission is ten cents for adults and five cents for children. a large audience is anticipated.
Sunday afternoon John Gilhooly known as Tony entered Patrick Cannon's Dunmore Street hotel and demanded a drink but was refused. He became abusive and tried to assault the bartender. Cannon struck him with a club, wounding him. A war rant was sworn out for Cannon and Gilhooly waived a hearing before Justice Cummings. He was held for court.
Mrs George Ward spent Saturday in Binghamton visiting relatives. Many local residents attended the New Milford commencement exercises. Borough Treasurer Thuma Smith wed in Binghamton on Wednesday. his wife formerly Miss Alice Thatcher. Teo Haye and Fred and Frank Lamb made various trips to nearby towns. A farewell for the Lambs occurred at the Presbyterian parsonage. The New Milford Hardware Store was improved by new water service. John Maynard recalled the Maine with a large cannon, thrilling locals. Thomas Allen died after an apparent attempt to board a moving train, survived by a wife and five children in destitute circumstances. Enlistments in Company are noted among others.
G of Montrace and Bruce Chase were fishing Saturday when their leaky boat sank in a rising river above Hallstead. Two youths escaped, but a young boy named Le Many of Great Bend drowned. the river was dragged all day Sunday and will continue until body is recovered.
Mr B J Jifkins attempts to run the White Mouse on Hoosiness Princ at 114 Penn Avenue noted for purity and order. Jitkins, known in Scranton for a long career in service and past livery business on Spruce Street, aims to rebuild a popular resort amid city changes and trolley-connected routes.
A service offers to repair a broken item and promises to help keep social ties by fixing it. The ad emphasizes support and friendship through restoration. It presents a brief, urgent offer without details on method or timing.
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