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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1899
Page
7
In Carbondale a dynamite mishap at a sewer job on Seventh Avenue occurred when contractor Loveland took a small amount of explosive home to thaw it. He left the oven door open and an explosion cracked the stove and shattered several windows of the residence.
Ied Newton of Pike Street secures a clerkship at the Ontario Aid Western Mayfield office and may relocate to Philadelphia, which would leave a vacant seat in the common council. Mr Seaton, a prominent figure in the lower house, is expected to be opposed in this shift and his strong opinions will be missed by many friends in the city.
Hon. FE Hendrick donated hundreds of chrysanthemum plants to the Gapiiat church for display Tuesday and Wednesday with proceeds from the sale to benefit the church. The collection includes many varieties and is expected to surpass prior displays in the city.
Mrs HW Fr Stone entertains sister Mrs B Rolomon in Pike Street while Expressman John O Rourke is ill. Stephen Nealon fills his place. Equinunk visitors, Mitchell Howe seeks a mate for their sarre, Miss Martha Singer returns from Scranton. Typographical union No 230 met. Mrs Emory Lee injured in Dundaff runaway. John Flannigan funeral at St Rose. School board and select council failed to reach a quorum. The Tribune seeks precinct return verifications tonight.
The first in a series of evangelist meetings was held Sunday at the Methodist church despite threatening weather. Messrs Arm Flone and Brvelen led the revival under the Young Men’s Christian Association. The aim is to reach young men in the coal region of Pennsylvania. Next gatherings include nightly services, Bible readings at 2 o'clock, and children's meetings at 4 p.m with plans for a future men’s meeting in a nearby church. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills are advertised in connection with health.
The William Matthews Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church will host an entertainment and social in the church social room on Thursday evening. A pleasant fund evening is assured for all who attend. Mr and Mrs William Regan, Miss Mamie Hanahoun and Bee Hanahoun attended the funeral of Patrick Lofiur at Carbon-Oyle Sunday. Miss Margaret Evans of Hyde Park visited friends in town Sunday. The funeral of Mrs Elien Mullen, who died on Saturday last, took place.
From her home in Jomeup yesterday afternoon a large attendance gathered for a relative funeral. Interment was made in St. Patrick's cemetery. Mrs. D. M. Thormas and Mrs. David Tomas of West Boranton visited their aunt Mrs. Rachel Pritchard Sunday. Mr. John McAndrew leaves today for Faterton New Jersey. John McNamara of Chicago visited Punmore Street. Harry Buddly is seriously ill at his Hickety home. Delaware and Hudson colliers workers were paid yesterday. Board of Trade will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. B C Harnden of Carbondale spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M K Harnden of Hinkely. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Klesline of Providence were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simpson over Sunday. Andrew Patten of Carbondale was a town visitor Sunday.
Heating system debate at the borough building faces a vote before winter. Residents Harvey Van Rreeck and Philip Tucker plan moves elsewhere. Crystal Fire Company prepares for a parade opening Artesian Hose Company fair. A newborn John Andrews arrives. George Dewey dies. William Dodson hosts visitors. travels of W C Nicholson noted.
Miss Candace Smith and Mr. Charlie Wilkins of Scranton spent Sunday at Miss Smiths home. Misses Fannie Dershimer and Helen Santee spent last week with friends and relatives in Wilkesbarre. The family of Mr. Weir of Waverly has moved into the apartment of 5 OG. Shoemakers estate. Mr. and Mrs. Will Brown plan to occupy the home of Mr. J. P. Dickson this coming winter. Grant Boardman has moved his family to Waverly to occupy the Ralph house. Miss Stella Van Storck of Clarkes Summit was married recently. Dr. Gillman rehearsing a chorus of young people for the Dalton bands benefit. Mrs. Henry M. Ives spent time with friends in the valley.
The Ladies Aid society of the Primitive Methodist church will meet at Mrs Smalles home on Carmalt street at 2 80 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Miss Lily Palmer of Carmalt street is dangerously ill with scarlet fever. Pay-day at Storra mines today. Mrs H Jones of Halistead Avenue visited friends in Taylor on Sunday.
Daniel BH Rean and company opened at the Academy of Music with strong stage settings and a capable cast led by Wack Diamond as the hero. Mr Ryan's versatility ranges from Jean Renaut in CA celebrated Cage to the Ingomar era hero.
Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet in the Sunday school room at 7 30. Program includes roll call, Franklin quotations, colonial literature review, and questions answered by members. Also a reception for Mrs George Hooper by the Pride of Lackawanna lodge in Reese's hall. New Catholic church nearing dedication later in November. Ten hour work orders issued for local colliEries except Taylor and Holden. Borough school board bought land on West Grove for a borough high school. Local social and health notes follow.
Hailey and Sisk appeared before the Mayor on charges of dereliction of duty flagged by Chief Walker after a company house visit. Lisk claimed three hours leave from the foreman and that the foreman would fill in, while Bailey admitted deception about the absence. Foreman Stott was away and Chief Walker encountered Lisk’s wife on the street.
A daytime and evening program at the Gaiety drew visitors with strong talent led by Miss Jennie Lamont who played Mrs Bidella Porkpacker and Calamity Jane. Grace Vaughn Mile. Beatrice Morrie Haselton Vedder and others provided lively performances with notable grotesque makeups and impressive electrical stage effects.
William Shaffer of West Drinker street sustained a severe injury to his left hand when an old revolver discharged while he was examining it. The hammer snapped and a leaden missile struck his palm. Dr. Brown treated the wound, likely causing temporary loss of use.
A busy local clearing house advertises houses for rent in Garfield avenue and Taylor avenue, rooms with board, and a furnished front room. It also lists architects, lawyers, physicians, hotels, a veterinary, a school, wire screens, an orchestra, printers supplies, and various professional services in Scranton Pennsylvania.
A terse classified ad seeks sales agents to earn a dollar yearly by selling durable leather suspenders, offering an exclusive territory and conditional free samples. Perry Mig Co, Cincinnati.
Holmegel's Locust street shop advertises custom built wagons for 125 dollars with repair and painting services and horseshoeing. A postponed sale notice lists a drawing for an organ and book case at the cooperative hall moved from September 28 to October 16.
A crew of eight carpenters began framing the new school building on Throop property yesterday. The project aims to finish promptly to relieve crowded conditions in other quarters. Interest runs high as borough politics hinge on tonight’s election.
Miss Margaret Eagan of Port Jervis is visiting, guest of Miss Nellie Connocton of Pine street. Miss Mary McHale of Fourth street has accepted the organist post at St. Mary's church on Chestnut street.
An early 19th century ad offers a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo and claims testimonials from druggists Sey Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin. The remedy is described as internally affecting blood and mucous surfaces with price six dollars per bottle.
Miss Marian Jones of Plymouth and John Correll of Dudley Street resume duties after long illnesses. Mrs T F Miller of Shoemaker Avenue is also noted in the town notices as returning to normal activities.
A brief notice indicates boarding services available at Cedar Avenue with a 6 percent rate at Pine Street.
The Lackawanna Trust and Savings Bank and Scranton firm announce a sale and delivery on November 15 to trustees of 8.98 percent bonds of the J. I. Newman Lumber Company mortgage. The bonds cannot be redeemed unless drawn by lot and redeemed at par, as specified in the mortgage. Trimble Shepherd Ayars, president.
A. B. Briggs operates cleaning services for privy vaults and pool areas, listed with a North Main Avenue address and local drug store corner reference, indicating small business activity and local service offering.
May trains from Serontin follow a complex timetable with departures for Albany Saratoga Montreal Boston and England points. Notable services include Lehigh Valley connections to Wilkes Barre and Carbondale with multiple daily departures and Sunday services to Carbondale and Saratoga. Information notes rates and arrival times as listed by W. Burdick GP A Albany and H. W. Cross D B P A Scranton Pa.
Transcribed rail timetable fragment listing routes on the Philadelphia New York lines with multiple destinations including Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago and other stops. Mentions parlor cars on all trains between New York Philadelphia Wilkes Barre and Bridge, with agents and offices in Scranton and Buranton.
Trine departs Borinton for New York and Newburgh with immediate timetable on Erie railroad. Hawley area and local points listed. Arrivals to Beranton at 7 05 PM and 9 21 PM with prices noted.
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