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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1899
Page
12
In Carbondale the Hire Coalbrook breaker on the Fists is prepared for demolition by dynamite to make way for a newer structure. A sawed section is being removed, and supporters will be blown out to bring the breaker down in a crushing collapse. Superintendent Carter directs the work with many spectators expected.
Contractors Mair and Kennedy start paving Mark Place today. with favorable weather the job should finish within a week. The project completes a long-awaited improvement around Memorial Park.
Public notice from Delaware and Tindson company issued in Carbondale Pennsylvania warns that the Union passenger station will be closed on May 1, 1880 after which all passenger business will be moved to the elite station. The warning calls on employees and the public to use the new terminal.
Local notes include Mrs. W. Al Shiffer returning to Pitts, Jeremiah Walshwee visiting in New York, and Mrs. Hannah Leonard’s return from Wilkes-Barre and New York. The high school base ball club and Jermyn team play at Almont park at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Progress Lodge No. 26 marks its fourth anniversary in the Watt building on North Main Street. Mr. Geo. Anderson of Rossville praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and other pains.
A talk by Attorney A W Bower on Pompeii at Metin dist Epicconal church drew a large crowd. Bower spoke clearly aided by stereopticons revealing discoveries about the ancient city nearly fifteen centuries after redestrigation. Miziah lorige and Daugh tera of Rebekah chapter 115 elected new officers at Wouthenday meeting led by Noble grand Suaje Nishntson and other officers. Scranton visitors observed Cemetery popoe play yesterday in local venues.
The column lists visiting relatives, graduations, parties, and church events. Rose Coyle Toretta Walker Sarah Quinn Annie Kilker are among graduates. Donmprey and Syinih Mondinnon study business. A smoker and entertainment drew large crowds at Main Street rooms.
Funeral of Mrs. William Moreh reported with services at Calvary Baptist and Here Yew church. Rev. Harris and Rev. Gendall lead. offerings pledged to Poreat Hone net. Taylorville residents attend Langstaff Kelly election recounts. Church services planned across Calvary Baptist, Methodist Episcopal, and Congregational churches with officers installed in local lodges.
The Triton Hose Company uniform committee awarded the contract for twenty uniforms to John Townsend, merchant tailor, over Henderson & Company, amid concerns about theft and alterations. The meeting discussed funding the purchase and noted reminders of the upcoming Five County Volunteer Firemen's convention here this fall. The article also mentions local movements, a new timetable, discharge of a soldier, and local notices.
Local residents exchange visits across Sullivan County and nearby towns. Miss Helen Withime hosts a Thursday gathering with Mrs Stevens and friends. Dr. Kyuedler attends to Ed Stevens at home. A Freha and H Hardenhbersh visit from Mechamicntines and Seoranten respectively.
An advertisement touts Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Kennedy remedy claiming it cures kidney and urinary issues. It promises free samples and urges readers to mail a card with details to obtain bottles, listing symptoms like pain, frequent urination, and blood in urine as targets. The copy touts bold medical claims and a low price for a large bottle.
James Lewis, Surveyor General of Lois, endorses Peruna as a treatment for catarrh. He claims it is effective and urges others with catarrh to try it, promising future recommendations if satisfied. The letter notes blood plasma and mucous waste as factors and invites readers to request a free catarrh handbook from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co in Columbus, Ohio.
The Pittston notes describe Elks minstrel seat sales opening, a parade of Scranton Elks and Ravers band, and an entertainment by Roy Bosworth. It also lists local events including church services, funerals, social gatherings, street incidents, and preparations for a Memorial Day style program.
Mira Waith Brown of Pittston was hosted by Mise Fllzabeth Place and returned home Tuesday last, representing En- in a local visit noted by the ing form.
Campment No. 221 BF Akeriy and Mrs A Myers of local orders attended the Grand Lodge session in Allentown this week and returned Thursday. Mrs HM Barrett and her children visited relatives here this week. Charlee Koerner and family visited friends in Roudebure car portion of the week, returning Monday evening.
At 1 o'clock Thursday night the home of Patrick Sweeney in Jos sup was burned completely. The Jessup Hose company aided in protecting surrounding property. Sweeney and family escaped, two children narrowly avoiding cremation as bedding burned. The building valued at 50 dollars was insured for 500 with no furniture insurance. most of the furniture was saved.
A Welsh singing program to be held this evening at the Congregational Church features Pat b Greec and Madita Miles Beynon on harp, with Miss Jennie Parry and David Liowd among performers. The event ends with Rev. Roger Israel of St. Luke's church conducting services in Edwards' bath tomorrow afternoon.
An old ad urges readers to keep a bottle of a preparation labeled T handy during cold days and nights. It claims the product prevents illness and prompts buyers to ask a pharmacist for Dr Humphrey’s Manual of all Tneeasen and dogfor yourself at home. It cites Mumphrey’s Medicine Co. at the corner of William and Joho Streets in New York.
A reader in Scranton Tribune proposes a mailed explanation of a new system for furnishing appliances and remedies to reliable men on trial and approval without any upfront cost. The request asks for full details and a free medical book for men mailed sealed and postage paid.
A fragmented OCR list presents numerous names including Alive Gileepie Letty Lee Miss May Evans William Lacey John J Kilcullen Chay Britton T M Gibbons Judge Harden James HL Lorie Job Enoch Thomas FL Ho Stites Frante McLoughlins Len Nateliex Kim Thomas Caves Jack Hugheton Hin crost Mo McNulty captain Stricker and others with mentions of Annie Feld and various passengers and specialties by Mies Mallle Methane Lacey Mooney Chester Micon William Brennan and Pringroee quapteite
Fragmentary report recounts a funeral in which Michiel Toehe and others are named among the deceased or mourners. It also notes interment arrangements and a town meeting discussing exonerations, local candidates, and society gatherings with numerous garbled names and details.
Local items from Forest City mention Meatrose resident Sheehy, a violin, a Sunday service at 808, and church commemorations. Henry has his family in Vandling, Miniroe Mekerwolds ages twelve, and Dr Kodop injuries at an Opera House. WJ Peterson plans in Pleasant Mount. Portia flea furlough and Postmaster repairs on the Davie house after a fire.
Mire Lilian Weed of Scronton attended a wedding on Thursday officiated by Rev. 8 filly Snowden who returned to Nichols yesterday. William Shaw has come home after two weeks in Weede la Nichols. Mr William Pyle of Dalston Pan visits his sister Miss Bue Priv for a few days. Mrs J Toney of Cimon Ridge stayed with relatives in town on Thursday. Mr tra Bleseeker returned from Allentown yesterday. Mr Fred Turner of New York City and Miss Bessie Pyle were in town.
A fragmentary report notes on Thursday evening the visit of Guy Snewileo of Nichols New York to the home of Charlee Hamlin on van Mel street as part of a local family scene.
William Mann and daughters Etta and Gladys visited friends in Sayre this week. Harold Parker visits Mrs. 4. W. Barton. Frit sold his carriage home livery. Justin visited Scranton friends Thursday. Mim and Kituilet slowly improving from illness.
Report of a nitroglycerin blast at Kies and Emerson's Moor Farm oil well near Geneva details the deaths of G. Goodwin the shooter and James Thompson the driller. Spectators survived as the derrick collapsed and scattered debris, with the blast rippling across nearby quarries and prompting safety investigations.
An old period advertisement touts a home remedy named Mrs Windows Soothing Byrup claimed to comfort children and ease wind colic. It urges buyers to ask druggists for the product and pay twenty five cents per bottle.
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