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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1898
Page
7
Jonas Long's Sons presents a last day fur exhibition direct from C C Shayne New York. Mr Ripsom showcases garments of all kinds and prices with guaranteed quality and identical New York store pricing. Estimating remodeling costs available. exhibition closes tonight at six.
The Carbondale correspondence notes issues with regular newspaper delivery and mentions Roberta and Reynolds as news agents. The text reflects local distribution concerns and contact points for complaints and routine updates.
A washery is planned by the Delaware and Mudon Canal Company near the Racket Brook breaker coal pile. A large workforce will be employed during construction and operation, with the site becoming a sizable mine before washing. Overall output tonnage remains uncertain as the work progresses.
The Mitchells fair opened last night at the Watt lorie with a procession led by the Mitchell hose company and Wilson hose company. A large crowd attended the fair where a fine program featured Phino wolo, Professor Wath, a violin solo, Mixa Louise June, and instrumental selections. The door prize is a dining room chair set donated by Bo ov Letts and displayed in Wy. 1. Ilmy's window.
Mrs Patrick Finnegan died yesterday morning after ten days with appendicitis. A respected longtime resident, she lived in the city for forty five years and was born in Mayo County Ireland. Survived by husband Patrick and daughters Mary Margaret Kate, and sons Edward and Patrick. A brother Michael McDonald and sister Miss Mary Murphy of Sandstreet also survive. Funeral from home at 4 20 to St Roses Church for solemn high mass and requiem.
The Elroy Stock company opened a weeklong engagement at Grind List, drawing an immense audience delighted with The White Squadron. Mr Burke and Mrs Lottie Church received high praise for their performances as the town applauded the show and predicted strong daily attendance.
Miss Grace Vall died yesterday after an eleven year illness. A circle of friends mourn her loss. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 290 block from the corner at Purl Street. Burial will be at Breokeide Cemetery.
Joseph Dempsey dies of heart failure around Mrs Daniel Demgainy of Upper Powderly Street. Funeral held yesterday afternoon at Peelork with interment at St Rere's Cemetery.
The board of trade will hold a meeting tonight to decide whether to proceed with an immediate action. A vote is expected on the proposal, with outcomes to be announced after discussion.
A period style advertorial urges four women to use Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Worm remedy to cure chronic gynecological complaints in the privacy of home. It touts renewed health for wives and mothers and cites testimonials from women claiming transformation after use.
Citizens are invited to attend a council session in the chamber to discuss a proposed reorganization. The meeting was postponed last week because Secretary Trautwein was absent, and a full meeting is planned for tonight.
The Tucker and Maxey store in the city is to be sold after financial trouble, with partners previously seen as profitable in groceries and clothing. insolvency appears linked to their clothing line, affecting the business and local trades.
The Fadlandrs and Carbondale played a four hall game at Atumni Park yesterday afternoon. Bad weather kept many spectators away. The score tied at ten minutes and the contest ended with a dark-news winecount.
A busy evening at the Century club featured a test heat at F. E. Born's home on North Church Street and a lively costume display. Shepherd of Scranton will deliver an address on "A Pilgrimage to the Land of Promise" at the Methodist Episcopal church tonight. Hospital and health notes include Elisabeth Newton's typhoid fever improvement and various local visits and travels among Scranton, Carbondale, and Honesdale residents. A death notice for Mrs. Kup on Main Street prompts a funeral at the Methodist church.
An excellent concert by Welsh singers from Wales was held last evening at the Father Mathew Opera House before a discerning audience. The program included soloists and excerpts, with Tavis and Miss Jennie Marry warmly applauded. Directed by Professor John Beynon, the event was among the most enjoyable in recent memory.
Mrs Delbert Lindos Hale plans to vote Tuesday with Ae Cates and Poulowna Rebokal lodge in town. Metwher Dixon and Hast lemon residents attend a gathering, as do Mr and Mrs Walter Horton of New London visiting Montrote. Neen Gitmode is housebound with motion issues. Baseball talk Saturday at Academy grounds features Keystone team versus a selected town team, managed by James Sivalles. notice of sale by town premises noted.
A German herbal tonic, Johann Hoff's Malt Extract, is promoted as aiding digestion when taken with meals. Parisian Prof Pietra Santa endorses it as a nutritious tonic and remedy that supports digestion without strong stimulation.
A two night chrysanthemum show will be held in the Sundary school room of the new Methodist Episcopal church on November 1 and 7. Admission is 25 cents. children admitted free. Proceeds aid church activities. A program of recitations music and solos will be featured with coffee served after each evening performance.
The archdeaconry of Scranton will conduct a two day mission at St Dans church on Tuesday and Wednesday with services, sermons, and meetings led by Rev. Henry L. Jones and Rev. E. A. Wiar-Mier among others. Clergy and laity from nearby parishes will attend and discuss church work and Sunday School duties.
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