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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondence notes news rems should be sent to FR Munn on Salem avenue and Church Street. All irregular delivery complaints go to J Roberta, news agent, for action.
Mrs. Asenath Pritton Hritton died Sunday at her daughter’s home after months of illness. Born June 14 1800 she spent much of her life in Wyoming and Lackawanna counties and left ten children, six surviving. Funeral at Schulteville Methodist Church Newton township with services at 2 pm today and an early house service.
A nuptial ceremony at St Josephs church in St Mev joined James A Collins son of J P Collins of Cannan street to Miss Mary White formerly of Brooklyn street Jersey City Friday evening Monsignor Seton officiated The groom's brother Fr Collins attended The bride Marguerite White was attended by her sister They wore organdie over white satin gowns After the service guests returned to the bride's home for a reception The couple will settle in Jermyn where Collins is station agent for the Ontario and Western railroad
On Friday the Munn's mueth store on Sialem avenue will be Howe co in Binghamton New York. The proprietor with severnaiventionnete in New York State deems the change expedient due to the depressed business climate and city dependence. Mannel Bab oek and Mike Ding will visit the Binghamton store.
Frank Pee wore the free people win here At Kelly's candle contest Israel Kleve praised the thirty hare thie win wore for fire places Peter Kranta purchased Lindsey Ch. brewery for operation by his sons A Gis and Rodiorick attended commencement at Modo Chirurgical college Philadelphia Joseph Mixsett graduated and became nevistaint surge at Bt Agnes hospital Brother Prof Baward Delaney Also mentioned Mrs G W Keene Mrs Annie Pirrell Grace Tallman Mary Gallagher visiting Sawyers millinery Thomas Missett Magen and Annie Missett Katherine Monahan spending week in Philadelphia.
At a Macay-Nower lodge No 8 meeting in Jermyn officers were elected led by President Andrew Eastlake and Vice President John Cornovany with Edwin Waters as secretary and John Reeves as member. Mrs. Griffins of North Main street visited Forest City relatives. Three men tried to force entry at Moose Powder grounds. watchman Michael Breene challenged them and police were summoned. They fled before Chief McGinley arrived. Early closing measures urged by clerks show results.
Merchants signaled their willingness to clone budgets at 0 p m daily excluding Saturdays and the following day from June 14 to October 1. Several named firms and individuals attended the Crystal Lake opening dance on Friday.
Mrs. Frank Parker and children return home after visiting Mee. Monty Bettin of Philadelphia lectured on The Educational Advancement of the Negro in the South. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wilcoxon visited Wyoming. Mrs. M. T. Glelple recovered and moved to her parents. Rev. C. Spalding spoke on The Labor Problem at the Baptist Ministers Conference. Buckingham celebrates a new wheel. Ladies Aid and choir concerts announced with Clara Long listed. Miss Wessie Hardinburgh of Scranton visited the Clay- over family. Religious services and ordination plans noted for Friday. Mrs. G. Altenichinge and Mrs. Byron Ruckinwin spent the year in Scranton. Dr J. W. Kredior elected as Presbyterian church officer. Ongoing traffic congestion observed on the boulevard. Mrs. Cay Olde departed for Factoryville to serve as matron at Keystone Academy.
Miss Maud Dell of Pittatun visits with Misa Myteia Teed and others. Jenkins family spend Burahiy with relatives in Dunmore. Salihs dancing class hosts a basket social in Wheelmen's hall Thursday evening. Lensing will present The Courtship of Miles Standish at Dockville Presbyterian Friday May 27. Adam Miller returns home after visiting Emery Broug. Leslie Kizer visits uncle A F P Kiger in Varden.
Rev W W Helder returned after a visit with rheumatism in Pittsburg and Dr Lolheimer in Seattle. Mrs Robert Hirbeck visited Scranton. Bari Moee company plans an eighth annual clam bake on June 18 to raise funds for a fire hauling team. Philip Morgans fell from a wagon injuring himself. Johnson’s pay saw usual fighting and Jacob Olendike was arrested while erecting a house on Lincoln street. Mrs Palmer and Mrs Chapman attended John Kuncky’s funeral in Olyphant.
Work has begun on the Exsemmine block while Towanda residents anticipate a rare amusement treat next Saturday evening. The Jinh Bimpeon company will perform, offering a colorful program for locals.
Towanda residents report satisfying visits with performances under a waterproof pavilion at 25 cents admission. A grand street parade with two bards and heroes is planned. The Wyalusing Printing and Manufacturing Co begins a newspaper, the Hustler, by Truax & Donley, with a May first issue and a local political stance. Memorial Day plans include addresses at Tinle's Opera House by Mr C F Kelly and Maxerell. Remains of Stephen Cumines buried in Towanda Catholic Cemetery after Niagara bridge accident.
Local Rev H H Harris paid tribute to Gladstone at a crowded Taylor auditorium. Clergy visits, Welsh and Louisiana speakers, and a Rendham rink entertainment feature a host of performers. Jermyn mines payrolls and repairs at Fire Department station are noted among numerous Sunday social and business happenings in Taylor and surrounding towns.
The event was well attended and well executed with credit to the young ladies who served refreshments. The affair will be continued this evening.
The article notes John R. Farr was nominated for the fifth time by the Democrats amid a warm welcome. Henry Jifkina chaired the nomination committee, praising Farr’s past service to the pope and unity between north and south districts. John J. Davies named John Williams and John M. Hopewell backed Owens as state delegate, with alternates Dimamick and Dirboek chosen. new rules on primaries were introduced and debated, passing to read and adopt.
A large turnout is expected for a June 1 benefit concert at the Lyceum to aid the Green Ridge convent. Tickets are sold out with strong support from local business leaders and citizens. A 30 page souvenir programme will feature ads to cover expenses. A long donor list includes numerous couples and individuals. Also announced is a May 20 through train service from Beranton to Chicago with rebuilt day coaches and sleeping cars.
An advertisement for Dr Grower, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, based in Scranton, advertising treatments for nervous debility and a wide range of chronic diseases. He claims to cure by absorbent meth ogene and OZONITE GAB cures, with free examination and advice for new patients.
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