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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1898
Page
7
The Carbonda's correspondence of The Tribune is now in the hands of Mr. J. M. Forbes. All complaints about irregular delivery and faulty news items should be addressed to Roberts and Reynolds, news agents.
The Knights of Pythbias marked their tenth anniversary with rituals, new member initiations, and an entertainment program in Burke's hall. Hon. S. Jones delivered the anniversary address, praised the society, and attendees enjoyed a dining repast at Hotel Anthracite. Floral decorations enhanced the room as guests toasted two decades of work and fellowship.
The Geisha impressed a representative audience with a well drilled comic opera company. Helen Royton as Omimoca San drew strong applause for graceful handling while Ashley earned praise for pleasing singing. A trio of comedians kept the crowd in light mirth and Charles A. Danby delivered praiseworthy work.
Recruiting officers examined over forty applicants yesterday in Anthra building. At 11 20 in the morning the first group of volunteers was shipped to Monteville Ala to join Camp George C. Fora. No further examinations after ten o clock that morning. Names listed include W D Baker James Craik Matthew F Kearney Edward R Damnit Samuel Sears Albert C Clete Richard Moyles Edward M Kenyon Dundaif Ralph Bk Smith Forest City William Healey Fell Township and Patrick Farrell Jermyn.
Tomorrow the union Thanksgiving service will be at First Presbyterian with Stev J A Plate preaching and an offering to Emergency Hospital. Trinity church holds special services with communion at 8 Welock and a sermon at 10 30 by Nev Rollin A Bawyer. Next Sunday evangelist Tow opens in the affwred and continues daily, with Rev W F Gibbons of Dunmore preaching each evening.
A pleasant afternoon ceremony at St. Rose's church united Mise Julia Healey and Mr. Maria Walsh with Rev. J. J. Griffin officiating. Elizabeth Clune and John J. Walsh served as maid of honor and best man, and the bridal party made a graceful procession. A reception followed at the bride's Dundaff street home.
Reverend and Mrs Willian Hiller of Factoryville plan Thanksgiving in Port Jervis New York with daughter Mrs N Skinner while Mrs Ellioer Chavix of Warsaw visits Mrs Maurice G Watt on Lincoln Avenue. Mr and Mrs Arthur Kehrens of Parent City plan Thanksgiving with Kehrens parents in Bovanton. A district council of the Improved Order of Red Men meets in Lackawanna Tribe chambers on Salem Avenue Tuesday evening. Friends recall J J Amoran who left the city early this month.
An ad claims Fant' Tablets cure malaise and nervousness caused by alcohol use and related conditions. It promises effective relief without patient knowledge when necessary and urges interested readers to send for more information and samples.
Community items report the Improved Order of Red Men visiting and conferring post sachem at Minotks tribe hall on December 6. Local meetings include Taylorville lodge Knights of Pythias, a waltz contest, tea party at Calvary Baptist church, and a proposed dramatic club formation. Various residents’ visits, illnesses, and a diphtheria funeral are noted along with revival services led by Evangelist Charles Manver.
The Dearie versus Manger damage case was rescheduled from Montrowe term to the February term. Henry Aldrich and J Frederick Wellbruck are in New York City with Withers. A grade on Main street progress halted at present. Dr Daniel Dwyer visited Scranton and a sidewalk program in Forest City faced compliance issues. The council asked property owners to install sidewalks where they live with varied obedience.
Levi Patterson of Carbondale visited Forest City on Monday while the Electric road waiting room at Tannery switch between Carbondale and here burned to the ground. Burglars may have looted the well stocked place before setting the fire. Insurance was 150 dollars. The town notes poor sidewalk conditions despite a year of improvements. John Lewis, formerly of Vandhing, has returned there after months in the West seeking fortune.
The community plans a turkey supper at the Presbyterian church and a Union Temperance Seven meeting Friday evening. Rev Dr Noon will preach at a Union Thanksgiving service tomorrow at 10 30 am at the Beptlet church. An entertainment at the Baytist church and an industrial club organized at the Baptist parsonage with officers elected include Mrs Ligale Pook as president and Miss Jennie Williames as vice president.
A wreck on the Delaware and Hudson line half a mile above Avoca station yesterday at 1:29 suspended traffic on both tracks for hours. A fast freight collided with a caboose on a curve, damaging cars and injuring Conductor Howard, with prayers for a possible fatal outcome. Passengers were moved to opposite trains and the wreck blocked seven passenger trains during the day. Separately, Michael McCague, seven, was gravely injured after being struck by a train near Smithville. his foot was amputated, with his condition described as not yet fatal. The funeral of James Jennings drew a large crowd, and a union Thanksgiving service is planned tomorrow at the Primitive Methodist Church with multiple congregations attending. The marriage of Thomas Clark and Mrs Mitchell is noted.
Public details reveal a ceremony performed by Rev Museell of Miner's Mill, with Mr and Mrs Clark residing at Mitch ell honentend. Large crowds gathered at Sarefield during the week despite a storm, and about three hundred attended last evening. The Lange eliffe church children's society will host a turkey supper and sale of various wares presented by Nellie Ritchens of North Kind.
Boundy party returns from Dawson City with a photographer whose photos will illustrate Boundy’s Thanksgiving lectern in the Methodist Episcopal church. Hose company officers elected: President Charles F Quinn Vice President John M Forbes Secretary J Mr Callaghan Financial secretary W J Bergan Treasurer El Fo Edmonds Foreman Pr H W Bergan Assistant Foreman Michael Murray Pipemen Bryan Coggins Michael Burke John Cuff Frank Forbes. A supper will be held at the Congregational church Thanksgiving night. Postmaster Hendricks attended the funeral of James Jennings in Avoca. Mrs Clarkson Archbald and Miss Helen Neimeyer Green Ridge visiting friends. Mrs Mary Osterne improving after Saturday illness. Frank Stocker in Scranton yesterday.
Mrs G W Wieland and children Beatrice and Stanley were quiestors in Scranton yesterday. Mrs Hebert Birkbeck and Tob ert H. made a business trip to Scranton Monday. Odd Fellows three gather Thursday for two initiatory deals. Ladles Golden Furse lodge held a grand ball and scare in Fred Kiefer hall Monday. The Johnson cellarers employers were paid Saturday. John Oakey, a respected young man, has joined the army in Alabama.
A nervous curate earned sharp rebuke after a clergyman’s taunt at an afternoon tea at the bishop's palace. The senior curate called him a donkey for nonsensical remarks, provoking laughter among the gathering.
A fragmentary exchange shows a dealer named Chocind Thain discussing age with a speaker who hesitates to reveal it. The lines suggest a misunderstanding about the speaker’s age and reliance on the mother for confirmation.
Bargain roasters 29 available at 65 cents each, 360 total in 100 minutes. Rapid selling, buy now for even browning performance. Basement sale announces quick purchase and strong value.
A display of nearly a thousand decorative pitchers on sale in the basement. They are priced at 35 cents each and presented as sweet cider vessels for tomorrow’s dinner and decorative use.
On sale near Wyoming Avenue aisle are handkerchiefs priced at five cents each. Men's styles feature fast color printed borders and one inch hems on pure white fabric. Women's handkerchiefs are half inch hemmed, made of pure linen, and embroidered with all letters initials.
Selection includes Kipling works Days Work and others in a discount sale. Notable titles reference Francis and Homer, with varied subjects and authors. Two volume editions are offered at reduced prices, possibly in the Main Aisle with limited quantities.
Pur white double damask table doylies described as nape kins for extra guests. They are fringed and feature interwoven colored borders. Priced as regular stock at 12%4e and located on the Gale Main Aisle.
A scarce shipment of 50 three piece carving sets with genuine stag handles and sterling silver ferrules ships in handsome cases. Each set priced at 5.00, but the notice hints the deal may not repeat until another Thanksgiving, so buyers should come early.
Advertises discounted women’s kid gloves from a retiring seller, with colors and prices. Offers grocery items for Thanksgiving including mince meat, raisins, prunes, citron, fruit, nuts, sauces, pies, and turkeys and chickens. Claims lowest in the city and urges shoppers to compare prices.
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