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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1898
Page
6
A squeeze in Storrs No 7 mine’s fourteen foot vein forced a temporary work stoppage yesterday. Crews began propping the affected sections and officials expect a restart today. The item also lists social notes including a wedding and local theatrical event.
Mrs Frances Bradley and John Dove of Denver were quietly united in marriage at the bride’s East Market street home. Rev A F Chaffee of Asbury M E church officiated. Only relatives attended before the couple left by midnight to visit New York and plan their Denver residence.
Last night in Marys hall the Ex celsior Dramatic company presented the melodrama Noble Outcast with strong interpretation and notable stage effects. James Thomas as the outcast drew praise for his dramatic ability while supporting players sustained him well. A supper bazaar followed at local churches and will continue this evening drawing good patronage. David Jones returned home on furlough from Company II as Charles Constantine B o, clerk, resumes duties after hospital stay. Maud John of Nemicoke visits Mary Chwise of Green Erect.
Jones Pinnell and Miex Telle Kar ton wed at the bride's brother Eugene Parton's home on Elm Street. Edward Hiceine was arrested for intoxicating and demonry and sentenced to county jail. Funeral arrangements for PL Fallon announced from Providence home. James Malley returned from a visit with friends. Miss Tennie Secor and Miss Ellen Broneen among locals visiting or returning home. William Potter and Mattie Wilcox wedding noted. Thanksgiving activities include a large turkey dinner at St. Mark's parish house and gifts from the Ladies' Guild.
Dr McGreevy reports four new typhoid cases in Johnsons patent. Moore gave each employee a turkey for Thanksgiving. Presbyterian church entertainment drew a large audience with a pleasing program. Hunters benefited from prime snow for tracking Thanksgiving game. Lorengs drug store provides a cozy corner for people waiting for cars.
A terse note comments that none of the four remaining lots are fresh and spotless after being tailored, contrasting with newer items. The line emphasizes the condition of the clothing and the perceived freshness of the garments.
West Scranton residents enjoyed Thanksgiving day events across churches. Welsh prize singers at Jackson Street Baptist Church drew a large audience while Syracuse University Quintette performed at Simpson Church. Snow, holiday activity, and multiple religious services highlighted a day of community observances.
A large audience at the Jack Son Street Baptist church enjoyed a four Act program by the Welsh Prize Singers led by E T Davies and Miss Heathlee Evans. Soloists included Miss Dot Prosser Madame Miles Beynon and Messrs R A M Jones Lloyd Davies Liesc with Duets and harp selections. After the concert the party was entertained at 12 North Lincoln avenue with hosts Mr and Mrs L B Warren and others hosting additional guests.
A large party of youths gathered at Mr and Mrs William urge s residence at 47 South Filmore avenue on a Wednesday evening and tendered a guiprice to Miss Minnie Mor Katy. Pleasant diversions and refreshments followed with attendees including Minnie Jones Maggie Davies and Lillan Reeve.
Some foolish people let a cough run on until medicine fails. They say it will wear away, but Kemp's Buleam, sold with a positive guarantee to cure, shows excellent effect after the first dose. Price 25c and 50c, trial size free at all druggists.
A sequence of personal names appears in an unclear notice including Anna Evans Minnie Mormans Lotte Williams Minnie Jones Alice Phillips Cath erine Hanfield Mary Jane Phillips Mac Anil Oliven Reese Rachel Smallcomb and others. The fragmentary list suggests a roster or witness names without clear context or action.
Jerome Keogh faced an alderman in a Wednesday hearing on a charge of keeping a gambling machine in his Lackawanna Avenue pool room. Prosecutor W. C. Jones and constables Sippel and Mink were involved. the case stemmed from a grandson losing 10 in the machine the night before.
The Syracuse University quartet led by J Tarnes Wells and A Swift Brink with T Ralph Rob inson and W Brooks Kelly sang with Hilda Spyder as pianist at Simpson Methodist church last evening. Ada Dean of Wilkes Barre appeared as elocutionist. The Sabbath school class arranged the event. audience filled the auditorium and a reception with ice cream and cake followed.
Moses Taylor Sister Lodge No. 121 Ladies Auxiliary held its inaugural entertainment and social in Mears' hall last evening with Mrs. Charles Lasher as chair. The program featured an exhibition drill by St. Paul’s Pioneer corps under Captain Walter MacNicholas, followed by a dance with music by Mrs. Agnes Malott and festive red and white railroad lanterns as decorations.
Alderman and Mrs John P Kelly of South Revenu street visit Aldenville Pa. Dayton Hendricks of Great Bend stays with Miss Della Davies. Mrs David Evans and son Dewey join Mrs Charles Davenport and son James and Miss Fva Orr of Pittston at Isaac Harris home. Ora Evans of Factoryville visits North Bromley Avenue area relatives. Mrs ROS Storms and daughter Miss Cora Storm visit Stroudsburg. Florence and Margaret Gibbe visit New York City. Seymour Jones calls on friends in Wilkes Barre. Patrick McHugh returns from Puffalo. Miss Laura Van Vilet to spend winter with relatives in Minvina. Mr and Mrs Michael Joyce host Misses Elizabeth Gallagher and Mary Joyce of Carbondale. Miss Kate Culkin visits Forest City. Mr and Mrs WH Gable host Miss Lillian Transue of White Haven. Private John McAndrew returns to his company in Camp Youngs Augusta Ga. Nellie Culkin of Tenth Street visits Pittston. John Jones of Olyphant calls on West Scranton trends.
The passage analyzes how adjectives describe gray eyes more elaborately than blue brown or black eyes. It notes gray eyes carry many shades of thought from reserved to tender, while other colors use briefer descriptors focusing on shine and color. Brown and black eyes are linked with lustrous or heavy traits, and blue eyes lean toward warmth or coldness.
Nov. movements recorded include Labon Bremen bound for New York and Liverpool sailing. Nomadic cleared to New York from ueons town on Nov. 14. Britannic departed Liverpool for New York.
The Rt. Irene's Ladies Total Abstinence society hosted a Pharmacy hall subscription dance with a refined programme and elaborate decorations. Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Manley led the grand march at 10 30 pm, followed by hours of dancing. Prominent patronesses and guests from Carbondale Dunmore West Scranton and Minooka attended, with many names listed among attendees.
Thankegiving services were held in several churches with one formal program at the Evangelical Church of Pence. Rev. F J Sehnidt preached a forceful sermon and a turkey dinner followed. Other churches like Hickory Street Presbyterian St Mary St Johns Sacred Heart Polish and Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal held services and gatherings with sermons, hymns, and an aid society entertainment featuring a plane contest won by Frank Davies and a gold watch for Joseph Cw.
The article records visits to local amusements during the afternoon and night. At Natter's ball the Ringgeld band provided a dance program in the afternoon and evening, with concerts by Minggeld and Guth's bands.
A vintage ad touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute that does not stimulate sleep. It claims Grain-O nourishes and cheers without keeping readers awake, suitable for nervous, young, and child drinkers.
The German Comedy company performed a three act drama titled A Murder on Ward Street at Workingman's hall to a large crowd. The event drew a big throng and was cleverly produced and well enjoyed with dancing after the show.
James Ruddy and Paul Wendlin were fined $2 each in police court yesterday for drunkenness. The men paid the fines. Misses Mertha Laurea and on North Avenue West at their home on Hickory Street were mentioned. Joseph Rogar, the bottler, is at his home on Birch Street with his condition described as critical. The Manhattan Social Club at 81 Johns Hall hosted a well attended entertainment and dance last night.
Ada Bloeckel a longtime resident of Scranton died early this morning at her residence after a brief illness. She was nearly 86 years old and active in St Mark’s Lutheran Church. She is survived by her wife and children listed, with funeral from St Mark’s Lutheran Church and interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Also listed are brief notices of Joan Storm a Stroudsburg resident who died Tuesday morning at age four and other local obituaries including Catherine Bowen of Spring Brook and J Butterman of Jefferson Township with funeral arrangements and interment details. Memorial references include families in Stroudsburg, Providence RI and Moxham.
President Faure visited Parla to inspect mining work at Lone in Pas de Calais. He wore a miner’s outfit and descended into the pit, speaking briefly with workers and delivering remarks.
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