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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1898
Page
7
A promotional notice from Jonas Long's Sons touts an election atmosphere and predicts a brisk fall business in Scranton. It markets extensive discounts on overcoats, undergarments, silks, dresses, gowns, corsets, lace, embroideries, skirts, and varied accessories, highlighting unusually low sale prices and large stock across Avoca and nearby towns.
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now under the care of Mr. J. M. Morbes. Readers with complaints or delivery issues should address Roberta & Key Holds, DOWs agents, for regular service details.
Ground on the South Side caved in several spots though yesterday morning no buildings were damaged. The Wynifred O Bryne home sank twelve feet nearly level with the ground, with two rooms affected. The collapse halted traffic on the adjacent road as repairs begin. no injuries reported. Delaware and Hudson crews work on the extensive subsidence.
A movement emerges among the Wueiness aiming to add a new civic facility for Carhartdale. Tomorrow night the first meeting of the temporary board of trade convenes in the camell room to discuss multiple plans and secure broad local cooperation for the city’s welfare.
The column notes a planned meeting to consider issuing kirmet No 2 after a first attempt showed strong potential. It stresses the need for a team of horses to advance the plan and hints a final decision will be made at a future gathering.
One of the largest audiences witnessed an excellent presentation of Shore Acres at the Grant last night. Wetnight's cast delivered standout performances as Uncle Nat Martin Gerry and Helen, drawing great applause from the appreciative crowd and outperforming the original company.
The funeral of the late A K Fuller was held from the Terrace street home and interment took place at Maplewood cemetery. Rev A Place of the Methodist Episcopal Church preached a fitting eulogy as the choir rendered several selections. The pallbearers were T L Lee, Ised Auger, S A Dilts, D W Humphreys, W Rennolds and William Williams.
Carr of Albany N Y general attorney for the Delaware and Hudson Canal company says the Orivity mailroad for Yale ww may be abandoned if it does not yield, as the canal in Honesville will not last long. The line has been losing from eighty five to one hundred thousand dollars yearly.
Idie Bald will star with a 20 member company in the Grand Theatre for a Wednesday evening show. The curtain appeal centers on a bicycle race plot with theatrical flair and strong performances promised by Beverit locwridere and others.
The Presbyterian church invites W. T. Gilboans of Dunmore to preach during the New Week. Mires Macule’s pupils plan a piano recital at her Garteld studio. George Anesi expects a visit from Camp Mig. D. Chirke of New York visits Mire C T Alexander and daughter Helen. T. F. Walsh, popular in Green Ridge, gives a question on Thursday. Dominic Barrett now engaged by Boranton, Benet Downtemp from Philadelphia in town. Mr and Mrs Charles Porkine return from a wedding trip. Mayle League meeting notes a program at the end.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure from Pyramid Drug Co of Marshall Michigan. It claims direct application at the affected site cures piles without surgery, no pain, lasting results, and no polyen or pills, priced at one dollar per package.
Local arrivals and visits feature residents from Scranton and nearby towns. Mrs J A Reynehia of Terrice has sisters and relatives in the city visiting, while Mary Atheran, Mary Mille, Laura Mabones, and Miss Mary Egerton are noted as guests or expected arrivals. Other items include Rev William Kollar and Mrs Kollar visiting Providence and Samuel Dowie departing for Camp Mende.
A Pittston City edition reports ten funerals in one day amid West Pittston disaster aftermath. Victims from the West Side North and South and the Mast Ride were interred after services at Polish and St John churches. Coroner and Mine Inspector McDonald to hold a rigid inquiry with an inquest set for Thursday.
The piece reports on social events including a wedding, a couple’s return from their tour, and a popular new inn with a changing proprietor. It also notes a shift in attendance at local attractions and highlights Pittston township voters heading to polls. party headquarters will be at the Ragie hotel for Republicans and the sine elite house for Democrats as results arrive.
I state that since taking the agency the sale has been very large especially of the cough remedy. In ten years I have sold more of this remedy than of all other makes for the previous five years. I have been informed by persons of the good results they have received and know its value from use in my own household. It is so pleasant to take that we keep the bottle beyond the reach of children. For sale by all druggists Matthew Prothers wholesale and retail agents.
Devotions opened at St Patrick's church in Olyphant with Mass at eight thirty led by Rev J M Smoulter. Father Mortitt preached an edifying sermon in the evening. Mass readings were held yesterday morning at seven and nine. Rev Hey from St Peter's cathedral Beranton delivered an eloquent sermon last evening. Local residents include Yale student Charles Hathaway visiting Blakely, Miss Sadie Cummings visiting Mrs Frank Fallen, and Kate Gordon with Richart Burke guests of Miss Kate Brogen. Work on paving progresses with a large crew laying concrete. Peter O'Brien inspecting. Mrs Matthew Grey and Miss Sallie Grey spent Sunday at Green Ridge. Miss Myrtle Ensign visited Providence friends. Charles Maltinger of Patternon NJ returned home after a visit. Mrs Ann Moktelain died yesterday morning on the West Side after a brief illness followed by a long illness.
Mourners gather as a 71 year old resident of Avos dies after a long illness. Funeral services and interment are set for Langeliite cemetery with family members listed including Hugh Gootwin James Welker and John from Tila town. William T. Davie’s funeral occurred yesterday with services at Welah Congregational church Hyde Park and interment at Washbarh Street cemetery. Night schools reopen in New 1 and 0 buildings and classes resume as a teacher is to be anointed after a Sweet Wednesday event. Edward Gibbons and others await as jurors for common pond Court. Nellie Clark visits Durkin family. Ella Quinn returns from Newport News field duties.
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