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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1898
Page
10
In Carbondale the Cardendale correspondence of The Tribune is now under HR Munn at Salem avenue and Church retreat. All complaints about irregular delivery should be addressed to W J Roberts, news agent.
The Epworth League holds its regular monthly meeting tonight in the Meth Episcopal church lecture room. A junior league program includes music, readings, and Whittier poems. Next Sunday evening features an anniversary celebration with speaker Willie Dir Hull and a forty-voice chorus led by W D Evins. the public is invited.
Miss May Barrett only daughter of Martin Barrett of Parent Clay died this morning after a weeks long illness linked to appendicitis and post operative relapse. She was a gifted musician and top student at St Rose academy born December 7 1879 in Forest City. Funeral Thursday at 9 0 o clock at St Rose church with interment in St Rose cemetery. Francie O Boyle eleven weeks old son of Mr and Mrs J J O Boyle of River Street died yesterday of cholera infantum amid family sorrow.
The cycle club met last evening and elected President BR Smith Vice President T W Briggs Secretary W F Wolcott Treasurer T H Derby Captain J F James Directors Dp WW Baker and F J Moon Auditing Committee WH W Harrison Bly and Dr McGraw. Members who have gone to war had their dues suspended.
The Delaware and Hudson Railroad paid the gravity road workers between Waymart and Honesdale yesterday and will issue pay to shop hands and line workers between this city and Waymart today.
Forest City defeated Wanching 4 to 2 on Sunday. On Monday Captain Howard P Johns led Second Ward Invincibles to a 16 to 5 win over a Mirse Ward selected nine. Thomas J Hughes of Wandling died of typhoid pneumonia at Carbondale hospital aged about twenty. funeral held at Wandling Congregational Church. Rachel M daughter of Mr and Mrs William Jones of South Main died of diphtheria. funeral held at home. Mrs Henry Weed visiting Starradu, Wayne county.
Saturday and Sunday guests of Rev J T Brodhead at Dunduff included several locals. T Moxley conducted exams for seventh and twelfth grades at Forest City graded school yesterday. Roger Williams visited Heights town Pedidie institute then vacationing with parents Rev and Mrs Williams. Attendees at Dunduff services included Misses McLaughlin Hartung Stephens and others, while Crystal Lake visitors included Miss Ethel Alexander and Mr Archie Pentecost with Nathaniel Lang.
Jermyn notices report Rev Brynferch Rees to preach in Congregational church Friday evening under Welsh Egyptian Association. George Cole of Fallbrook visiting town. Walter Snyder heads to Gretna for regular army service. Maggie Evans of Forest City visiting Mr and Mrs Thomas Griffitha. East Side Hungarians held a ball with mixed crowd and several injuries. Willard Chapdon moved into Bennet hotel with auditor May. J 2 Medrick of Oliphant died last evening. Funeral details to follow. Young Men’s Institute adopts patriotic resolutions in support of President McKinley. Catholic Young Men’s Institute volunteers ready to defend country. Delaware and Hudson reefer (likely incomplete).
A morning whistle caused excitement as Wells and Crystal fire crews responded to a fire alarm that turned out to be false. Electrician Jones may have crossed wires on a trolley line setting off the alarm, leaving the breaker box and two fire company headquarters burned out. Separate incidents include a Hungarian ball on the East Side ending in a bloodied brawl and assaults on Henry Stone the bottler. Archdeacon Coxe of Aldenville will preach at St James Church on Friday.
In Lehman Luzerne county Rev Abel Wrigley visits friends and relatives. Miss Jme Lindsay returns from Scranton after a week away. Walter Rought dies at 29 after two year illness leaving a wife and three children. funeral at Luke Sheridan residence. Panlow na lodge holds May 1 meeting for driver election. Rev Fred L Hiller to preach at Dryden church next Sunday.
Mie Charles Penny of Scranton spends days with parents Yreena. The village closes the pubic whole on Thursday evening June 2. Miss Rachel Davis is ill with courey. John Sampson of Pykobureg and Williary Hepling of Feranton attended the Crale wedding. A musical and literary meeting to be held at Bajonet church on Wednesday evening in June. Mrs Bamuel Honeywell ill at West Eighth street. Hugh Chestworth buys Dr Throop farm and summer home.
The article describes residents moving to Lake Ariel for the season, Professor H L Morgan and wife visiting for a week as Mrs Morean’s parents at Mount Alon, and a strong Mt Gretna presence ready to defend the nation. It highlights American flags on houses and bustling business prices across the town.
OLD FORGE Mrs J Erwin Brodhead of Dundas is a guest of her father Mr M tark. The Ladies' Home Missionary society will meet Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Miss Anna Mainwaring and Miss Edith Jones of Pittston were visitors Monday. Funeral services for John Titus and Stephen Jenkins were held at the brick church Sunday afternoon conducted by Reverends Santee Bryden and Keldy. Floral tributes were many and beautiful.
A London Chronicle fragment laments global discontent as the speaker argues nations no longer adore Britain. The text portrays Britain as misunderstood, asserting strong identity while criticizing foreign perceptions and urging steadfast self-reliance amid mounting world pressure.
The Emblem division No. 67 Sons of Temperance held a literary and vocal program led by Miss Lillian Mowelis with prizes awarded to Miss Alwen Howelle. Knights of Pythias and American Protestant Association officers were installed. Local visits, parade participation, postmaster duties, and a plea for gutter repairs on Railroad street are noted along with community greetings and early risers awaiting The Tribune.
In Burrton Kansas nine respected families form a cooperative Living association to ease household burdens and save costs. Members include bankers merchants and a pastor as they buy provisions wholesale with a three person committee handling buying and a treasurer. Meals cost seven to nine cents per person and a month’s living bond drops to seven dollars and twenty nine cents.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure for indigestion claiming they flush the stomach before fermentation. It cites testimonials from James Byrne and James Barnes praising relief after twenty years of dyspepsia. James H. Lillis and Father Lillis are mentioned as beneficiaries.
Special attention given to business and personal accounts with liberal accommodation based on balances and responsibility. 83 percent interest allowed on interest deposits. Capital surplus and undivided profits indicate strong financial health. Vault protected by Moss Electrics Protective System.
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