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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1898
Page
7
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in the care of Mr. C KR Munn at Salem Avenue and Church Street for news items. All complaints about irregular delivery should be directed to W J Roberts, news agent.
A letter from the Sons of Veterans division under Colonel Beowtt Beowtt Beowtt outlines three brigades to volunteer for service in the U S army in case of invasion. Captain Alexander of the Carbendale command requests immediate report of available men and those with prior service in state guards or militia.
Fragmentary text notes a small group or event in the state with a phrase about being ready to arm if needed. It mentions Wattern "D" and a warning that action would place them among early responders. No clear dates or full names available.
The Boys' League of Pirot Presbyterian Church will hold an event this evening with a program of essays. Topics include Army and Save Oleer, Army aid Neves, and reflections on British and American war themes.
In Burke building social contest, Mr Atkinson leads early and finishes with 184 votes to Mr Gillerleeve's 183. The event drew many young participants and lively social features, with proceeds benefiting no business venture.
Mrs Edgeett hosted an afternoon tea at 128 Lincoln Avenue in honor of Mrs Clarence Gray. Attendees included Mrs Spencer, Miss Patter son, Mrs Weight, Frank Hubbard, J. S. Burr, W. Z. Price, Mrs Bovan, and several city residents.
Readable fragments identify N. J. person and Clarence Gray of Minneapolle connected to a local item. Details are sparse but indicate involvement of these individuals in the historical note.
Mr and Mrs F. E Bell and Mr and Mrs 1 8 Brown will leave this week for Biklake to spend the summer. The tire album that sounded Faturday afternoon was false. Mrs Joele Wonnacott and daughter Gladys and Mrs Sara Courtright of Wayne street left Saturday for Peran ton to visit friends and relatives for a few days.
Columbus mayor Samuel L. Hinck recommends Po-funn and Dr Burtman’s catarrh remedy. He praises Dr Hartman and Pe-ru-na, noting wide local and state endorsement. Free copy of Dr Burtman’s latest work on catarrh available by mail from Pe-ru-ta Drug Manufacturing Co in Columbus Ohio.
Funeral for William Pollok held from Third Street home with a large procession including Court Lily of the Valley and Miners' Accident Fund. Sermon at Methodist Episcopal Church referenced James 4. Interment in Shady Side cemetery. Mayfield residents awakened by early morning fire at Alexander Shinto’s Beet Side property. Firefighting by bucket brigade saved building. gruesome floor damage noted. Thom ase Grady jailed on beer keg theft charge from Delaware and Hudson depot. Mary Pritchard and Sarah Unnndy visiting in Carbondale. Temperance band to play on excursion to New York by Erie Railroad. Mootle Powder Company closed for indefinite period due to dull coal trade.
The Archbald board of health convened naming Frank M. Williams as president John J. Carbine as secretary and Dir A F Crane as health officer Others on the board include Frank Parry James Nealon and Peter Nealon An upcoming meeting will draft a petition to persuade the council to pass an ordinance detailing the appointments.
Saturday’s Taylor Schoolhouse Park game featured the West Side Browns of Ser ton against the Reds of this place in a tight contest. Hayes pitched well for the Reds with ten strikeouts while Gigan threw well behind the plate for the Browns. Final line score showed Reds 11 Browns 6 with key hits from Davis Morris and others. Nearby notices list post office letters and local visitors noting community activity at Taylor.
The Epworth League at Stewart Memorial church plans a grand entertainment on the church lawn weather permitting, otherwise in the auditorium. The program features top talent and aims for a successful event with ice cream served.
A Philadelphia physician with German and English staff advertises cure for chronic nervous disorders and related illnesses. He claims to restore lost manhood, treat ulcers and cancers without knives, and offers methods like Electro-Germic and Ozo-Nite Gas. Office hours daily from dawn to dusk.
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