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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1899
Page
7
An old 27 year old Coalbrook breaker in Carbondale was blown down Saturday under Superintendent Carter. Eight sticks of dynamite were used to drop the northwestern section after multiple charges. The structure fell to the south and shattered on ground as coal dust swept the yard in a dramatic display.
Mrs. Margaret C. Corby of Wyoming Street died Sunday morning after a prolonged illness. A surgical operation failed to save her. Born in Binghamton sixty three years ago she had lived here since 1877 and was widow of T. Corby. Survived by a stepson EL T. Corby a stepdaughter Miss Bessie Corby three sisters and four brothers. Funeral Tuesday at an unspecified time with interment at Maplewood Cemetery.
The Carbondale Cycle Club board of governors elected committees with members including H W Harrison G A Singer and J P Portal. Details are partially listed in the report.
T J Simons leaves Dr Wheeler’s private hospital Saturday West. Friends celebrate his recovery after a near-fatal illness once thought to end his life. Scranton visitors Tereea Fahey and Emma Bliss appear in local notes as relatives and friends visit.
A reader from Gaara Mills Louisiana reports chronic diarrhoea since the war and says Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy provided a successful cure. The ad notes suppliers Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents and that the product is for sale by all druggists.
The Board of Trade met in council chambers to reorganize and discuss borough welfare but poor attendance hindered progress. A citizens’ meeting was proposed, with a committee including J F Taylor H J Daniels E G Evans Casper Olf J F Tubbs Edwin Williams and H T Davis to decide date. The Young Men’s Institute of Minooka will present The Vagabonds at Weber’s rink for Catholic parish funds, followed by a social. A bicyclist accident near the post office involved Datley of Scranton. he and the wheel were damaged but he recovered quickly. Various residents returned from trips and meetings, with several attending odd fellows and Protestant Ladies’ associations. Emblem division No 37 Sons of Temperance meets tonight. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised.
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD The Delaware and Hudson colliery benevolent group reports 250 members eight years after formation. Officers elected include President George Pendered Sr view president Michael Joyce recording secretary Philip Tucker financial secretary Harry Langman trustees Michael Muldoon Patrick Loughney. Also noted are funeral travel of ex Senator Charles F R Puckalew and an upcoming Women’s Home Mission Society meeting with a Methodist church program.
Two well known residents of Scott quietly married at Scranton on Saturday. Friends attended the wedding at Ball's hotel in Archbald Saturday evening. Ball's hotel hosted the celebration as part of the local social scene.
Rev J M Smoulter of St Patrick's will leave for Rock Lake Virginia after eight years in town. A shoe factory group reports to Haston about transferring the plant and striking a deal to buy the old company liabilities. A meeting of the board of trade is set to discuss the proposal. W F Lawler handles the rink building removal on Lackawanna Street damaged by last winter fire. Fourth district Democrats plan a 3 PM convention at Arien's hall to elect delegates for the state convention. Miss Margaret Campbell of Scranton visited Mrs M J Mc Andrew yesterday. The Blessed annual reception is noted.
The event featured a sermon by J. E. O'Toole of Providence and praised the sodalities while ten new members joined the Blessed Virgin's sodality. A morning first communion class saw over ten children join the Angela sodality. Visitors and locals noted include T. H. Evans of New York and Mrs. William Howells of Taylor plus visits from Miss Kate Gordon of Scranton.
The Young Ladies Industrial class hosts an ice cream social on Wednesday evening May 4 at the Baptist church. An entertainment at Firman’s hall led by Miss Jessie Stearns drew a crowded audience with a fine drill, mandolin salon, recitations, and a grand cake walk won by Layton Jenkins and Ola Rogers.
In a tense game Captain Trepp started the mound for Lackawanna but left in the sixth as Harrington relieved and starred. McDonnell Walsh and Harrington led the High School battery with strong defense and timely hits while Carson stood out with a fourth inning grounder. Final: Lackawanna 4, High School 6 as the home team claimed the series conclusion with key hits from Tropp and McDonough.
The notice announces a Wednesday game between Bt Thaman college and the School of Lackawanna at Athletic Park at 32 percent p.m. It mentions local inquiries via The Tribune and named figures Charley Mit tell manager Charley Harte and state officials. It includes a catarrh testimonial with Fran J Cheney claiming a cure and a notary public seal dated December 7.
A historic pharmaceutical excerpt touts Mrs Winslow's Boothing Syrup as suitable for teething children. It claims relief for gums pain and wind, with a note on pricing at twenty five cents and instructions to ensure its use.
J. G. McAskie of Dunmore presided over a Wyoming Avenue Carpenters Hall gathering Saturday night to protest granting Barber company a ten year asphalt repair contract. Speeches by McAskie L. M. Bunnell and others led to adopted resolutions denouncing the deal.
A group decided to form a Good Government club to meet weekly on Saturdays at the same venue to discuss municipal matters and civic affairs.
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