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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1897
Page
10
Readers are advised to drop advertisements and job orders at Kannon & Co. North Main Street for prompt attention. Local news covers high school exercises, travel remarks, marriages, illnesses, and town movements. Memorial Day observances are planned with possible park race rescheduling.
Merchants diverge on Memorial Pay timing with Saturday favored for observance and bank closures. Memorial Day events set for Saturday morning at 8:30 at the high school with William H. Davia post present. Program includes songs, readings, invocations, and student performances at Anthracite Park and Farview attractions.
Mrs. Robert Carter of Richmond Avenue suffered a compound fracture of the left leg and knee injuries after leaping from a back stoop railing that gave way. Workmen aided her until doctors D L Bailey and Mark Bailey arrived. Despite a bone protruding through flesh, she is now relatively comfortable given the seriousness.
The Common council met with all members present except Case and Devine. Bills were ordered paid and general street trades business discussed. An invitation from school directors to Saturday high school exercises was accepted unanimously. A proposal seeks an ordinance to determine streets dedicated for city improvement.
Edgar C Abbott of Boston delivered a thoughtful Hamlet recital to about one hundred spectators under Cycle club auspices. The event showcased Abbott's understanding and entertained the audience. The club plans further high quality entertainments in their well fitted rooms.
Officer Neary arrested Nathan Kelansky on Monday evening and presented him to Alderman Jones. Daniel M. Davis, tax collector, had invited payment several times but could not reach Kelansky. Davis observed him riding in the city at night, led to the arrest. The tax was paid plus $1.20 in costs.
Mrs J Wall returns from South Canaan visit. P F Coogan and J J Kirkwood fished at Crystal Lake yesterday. Miss Lulu Carpenter and Bessie Carpenter of Scranton guest at C M Stillson’s home. J W Buckingham returns from Scranton. Miss Martha Thomas of Olyphant visits Mrs George Lewsley. Alfred Bentley of Hendrick Mfg works ill with erysipelas, now out again. Miss Chace Simrel hosts Florence Stinrell of Beranta. Mrs John Vahey and daughter visit Lincoln Ave friends in Forest City. Century club meets at Mrs A W Reynolds on Washington. William Churchill of Elkdale visits D K Lee on Belmont. Mrs Devlin of New York, formerly Annie Grady, visits relatives. G Tucker of Gilberts killed a three foot six inch black snake Monday. Invitations extended to mayor and city officials.
Last night the First Baptist church event drew a large audience and proved both financially and socially successful. Also yesterday Infant child of Mr and Mrs Joel Morcom died. Indians beat Mayfield 16 to 6. Browns of East Side defeated Volunteers of South Side 16 to 0. Starlight quartette to perform Friday at Epworth league event. Miss Marie Ward visiting the Misses Gallaghers at Pittston. Two Hungarians burned in Glenwood mines from a squib incident. Henry Soby and Michael Muldoon named overseers of the poor. Mrs W W Fletcher and son Walter, and Mrs Coughlin of Carbondale, visited yesterday. Mattie Spettigue visiting in Cemetery street. Michael McHale entertained a birthday party Friday. out-of-town guests included Misses Ben, Kittle Gallagher, Kittle Murphy, Florence Mahon, and others.
Pittsburgh based T J Blackmore of Haller and Blackmore touts Mystic Cure saying it freed him from nine months of rheumatism in a day after five doctors gave little relief. He urges others to try it and notes Carl Lorenz druggist at 419 Lackawanna Ave Scranton sells the remedy.
Rev J Lewis Evans, formerly pastor of this town and Fast Dairy, has accepted the pastorate of a large Congregational church in Rochester. He is a Yale graduate and longtime pastor of his current charge. Locals are urged to wear club colors dark blue and red for Decoration Day turnout to Factoryville.
A warned note on guarding against colds emphasizes warm clothing and avoiding drafts. It cites a Sicily Taland letter describing a severe cold cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills, claiming renewed appetite weight gain and improved health after two boxes. Pink Pills are sold by dealers or mailed by the Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
Peckville reports Lizglie McKelvey of Tunkhannock visiting her brother William McKelvey. Mrs Eugene Fenner of Scranton stays at her brother P. Tinklepaugh’s home. Mrs G L Webster of Moscow visits daughter Mrs E A Jenkins in the West End. Mrs John Jayne of Nanticoke visits her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Swales. Mrs William McKelvey leaves to visit Mughlensburg parents. Mrs Snedicor and Mrs William Warfield visit friends at Trinmore. Mrs S B Trumbell of New Milford visits her daughter Mrs George Shay on Martin street. W H Saunders, Eastern Degree Star Chapter, and Mrs Mary A Stratem accompany Hertha Peck to Clark's Green, instituting a new Degree chapter. Sheridan lodge Knights of Pythias members urged to attend at the caste hall tonight. K T Snyder arrested for drunk driving last Monday. fined 4.50 at Burgess Williams hearing.
DALTON A. P. A. council invited by Rev. W H Sowell attends Memorial services at the Baptist church Sunday evening May 20. The Methodist Episcopal church hosts special services May 40 with a sermon by the pastor. Borough council and G A R post of Waverly attend with special music. Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets Friday at 3 PM in the Y M C A hall for a mother’s meeting. A steam laundry is to start in Dalton. Mr and Mrs T R B Callahan visited Wyandot recently. Rev J B Kulmnen of Waverly visited friends. Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church serves supper Wednesday May 26 from 6 to 7 40 PM. All are invited.
Bridgeton New Jersey May 25 police seek Edward White an evangelist wanted for robbing John Hoelzle of 80 pounds cash a gold watch spectacles and hat. White had led missions in Philadelphia Cedarville and Bridgeton and worked with Central Methodist Episcopal church until expelled over money disputes. He reportedly drugged Hoelzle and fled leaving his family destitute.
Dr J W Prendergast former Cincinnati health officer fled the city before an arraignment on a blackmail indictment tied to Fraser Medical of New York. He said public sentiment and crooked officials case forced an unfair trial, plans a Westward stay of a month or two, bond of 1000 dollars forfeited.
A Lafayette duel is reported after a town election clash between J. D. Veazey, commissioner of elections, and H. H. Vandercruyssen, editor of the Lafayette Advertiser. The editor challenged after being knocked down, and the duel occurred the same afternoon.
A tornado hit Perry in the Chickasaw Nation on Sunday nearly leveling homes and businesses. Several people were injured as residents sought refuge in storm caves and survived. Flooding from heavy rain caused extensive farm damage.
A promotional piece asserts The Tribune leads Scranton papers in circulation and advertising value. It touts ten daily pages, a 16 page Saturday edition, extensive news and features, careful editing, and a competitive edge over rivals in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It claims top status in the state outside Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, with a 50 cent monthly delivery.
Lehigh Valley timetable lists trains from Scranton to New York via Black Diamond Express and other routes. It details arrivals and departures for Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg and other intermediate towns, plus Pullman cars and Lehigh Valley chair cars. Officials include Wilbur, Les, and Nonnemacher with offices in Scranton and Philadelphia.
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