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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1898
Page
12
Carbondale correspondent notes the Tribune is in the hands of J. M. Forbes. Readers with complaints about irregular delivery should address Roberts & Reyholds as agents for resolution.
Workers toil day and night on the Sixth avenue paving but brick shortages delay finishing toward Church street. Spectators watch the hectic scene as Blair and Kennedy await brick shipments. River Street paving halted due to Controller Wheeler's payment actions, leaving the bed in poor condition for car traffic.
A crowded fair hall capped the event with strong attendance and a prosperous outcome, the net proceeds benefiting the city. Professor Stone entertained patrons with continuous laughter while a hypnotic performer rose in fame and plans an upcoming exhibition.
Residents debate opening night schools in Belmon street district. Petition signed by twenty taxpayers urges the board to act, noting no extra cost but significant educational value. The Belmont street facility previously hosted a night class costing about forty dollars monthly last winter. A board session may be held tonight to consider the matter.
Reports note Michael Mooney defeated Milton Salmon in a 440-yard dash at a club event months ago. Salmon, a fast sprinter, showed form at Lafayette College's fall track meet on November 2 by winning the second heat in the 220, placing fourth in the v-yard dash, and second in the 440. Also, Carbondale Indian football elev en plans to travel to Pittston today at 1 42 p. m. to face J La Cake's eleven, with several fans tagging along.
The Welsh Baptist church on Fouth Street shows a for sale sign as the once large congregation shrinks to six or fewer members. Only one member, John T. Richards, remains and may leave the city to join brethren in Dickinson, with a modern structure possible on the site.
Michael Kearney, of the West Side, suffered a badly squeezed right wrist yesterday morning while coupling lumber cars at Jefferson junction. Dr. Lowry dressed the wound, which will incapacitate him temporarily.
A young man, long unfortunate, lost two fingers from the same hand in a railroad accident years ago and now faces further hardship from the recent incident.
The Elroy Stock company completes a successful week at the Grand with A Midnight Alarm last night. They present The Drakeman at Matinee this afternoon and The District Fair tonight. Large houses have greeted each performance during their stay.
A city ladies club formed and elected Mire as president at a Thursday meeting at Mrs. George Crom's Laurel Street home. The gathering included reading, discussion, and socializing with plans to elect officers December 1. Nearby nuptials plus community notices fill the rest of this social page item.
The Rt. Rev. Ethelbert Talbot will preach at Grace Episcopal tomorrow with a reception tonight in the Sunday school room. Miss Jennie Brown Lacombe heads to New York for the winter. A 1.00 excursion to New York drew 440 travelers from Honesdale station. Homer Greene, esq., will present readings at Pleasant Mount on Nov 25 to aid the improvement society. Services at the Baptist church tomorrow are led by Rev J Whalen of Matawan NJ. P A LaBar attended Epworth League convention in Binghamton yesterday.
Mrs. George Champen of Edela visits Mes. W. Parker this week. Mrs. Stormbee returns from Monroe county after caring for a ill relative. Hass of Olyphant visits friends. Will J. McConnell completes a course and speaks to a large audience. Rev. F W Young to lead revival meetings at the M E church for two weeks with Rev. J B Sumner assisting. Temperance League to hold monthly meetings at the M E church on the first Tuesday.
The fragment cites consumption as curable with timely Ment treatment and praises Duffy's Malt Whiskey as a stimulant aiding circulation and recovery. It asserts whiskey can help sufferers previously weakened by illness and cold may lead to consumption. It preserves older medicinal rhetoric.
Readable items describe Nebo Congregational church fair set for November 25 26 27 with young ladies preparing exhibits and ticket sales through church members. Also notices of services at Catwars Baptist Welsh Congregational Methodist and Presbyterian churches with sermons Sunday school hours and invited congregations.
Epworth League Reading Circle to meet at the Methodist parsonage to read the Merchant of Venice. Bible day service tomorrow at the Baptist church with songs and recitations by Sunday school scholars. Mr and Mrs Joseph Gibson and children of Hancock NY are visiting borough friends this week. Union Thanksgiving services Thursday at 10 30 am in the Baptist church. Rev W A Marrington of the Presbyterian church to preach. Collection for Carbondale hospital. Rev J G Evans of Wandling to occupy pulpit at Jermyn Congregational church tomorrow. T C Manger building a house on Grand avenue. Young Men’s Institute Bronham will hold a smoker in the Cunninhcum building Monday evening. St Agnew’s Catholic church choir and youth to present a musical and literary entertainment on Thinkesmining evening. November 24 Monroe Westgate building a house on Busquehanna street and Grand avenue corner. Presbyterian sermon tomorrow morning Manasseh’s Repentances and evening Unbelief the Pivotal Bin. Kiev G H Stonett in Binghamton.
T J Phinney of Dundaff opens wholesale and retail feed store in Manning building on Malnet rent. W B Brown has purchased the general store business of H B Mitchell at Wandling for 4660 and the transfer will be made on Monday.
John M Knowlton a Carpenters union agent addressed Peckville craftsmen with J A Devine of Union No 56. They spoke on union aims including fair wages, safer income and a nine hour day. About 50 carpenters attended and 25 applications were prepared for union membership.
Olyphant and Blakely residents hosted dinners and parties with several local families in attendance. District Attorney John R. K. Jones and family spent the week in New York while church services and a Thanksgiving program were announced for St. George mission in Edwards Hall and Mahon’s hall. The community noted a broken electric light, local visits from Miss Mabel Maron and Miss Kathe Gibbons, and funeral services for a child from Tiger Valley and Dr. J. S. Kelly’s funeral in Archbald.
The Pittston Literary and Debating society held an evening discussion at WYMA rooms on the proposition that United States Senators should be elected by the people. The Streng Brothers pursue ejectment against James Cércoran over a stone wall on their property, with a court decision pending. Several local incidents and events are noted, including naval enlistees, bridge work, a bus line between Pittston and Inkerman, and community meetings and injuries.
Manager Kirby announces a strong company staging Henry Melnotte's The Mountain Hero in Towanda. The popular American drama promises an engaging evening with a robust cast in a well received production.
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