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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1898
Page
7
A New York builder warns that cold weather and shivers signal danger to kidneys. The piece cites a local business figure, A. O. Mahon, claiming years of kidney illness were cured by Warner's Safe Kidney Cure after a month, urging readers to take the remedy during winter chills.
Carbondale correspondence for The Tribune is now handled by J. M. Forbes. All complaints about irregular delivery and related news items should be addressed to Roberts & Reynoldy, news agents.
In a quiet afternoon game at Alamini Park the Carbondale team defeated Archbald by a score of unknown value. A small crowd attended due to the favorable weather and quiet day.
Union Thanksgiving services were held yesterday morning at First Presbyterian church led by Rev. G A Place of the Methodist Episcopal church who delivered the sermon. The service was well attended by members of different denominations and the choir provided music under the leadership of Professor A PS Thomas.
A large crowd attended the annual Wall End Supper in the Watt building on Church Street last evening. Supper was served at 1 o'clock and the gathering concluded around 4 this morning with a neat sum collected as reported by the Judge.
The Crescent Social held a well attended event in Burke's Hall last evening with about 100 couples present. The hall featured chrysanthemum decorations and potted plants while Mogart Orchestra provided music. Many out of town visitors attended and reports say a very enjoyable time was had by all.
The primary close of the Sunday school held in the church parlors yesterday afternoon featured an entertainment program. Children entertained the guests with charming displays and the event drew friendly attendance.
Rev and Nira Bineer and Erie Superintendent George Howe and spouses hosted a Thanksgiving dinner. Mrs J. P. A. Tingley and Mrs Ladin Couch entertained visitors from Pittsburgh. Isabelle Watt visited on March Street while Mike Watt studies at Hyle Seminary. Louis Abbott and John Nedaw return from Lehigh University. A sermon by Rev Gtone was given at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Henry Smith family spent Thanksgiving with relatives. James McMillan Jr visited Wilkes-Barre. The play Darkest Amelia opened at the Grand with two performances and a large crowd. The Indian football team traveled to Pittston for a game that ended with a scoreless tie.
The borough electricoal engineer reports the current cost of the electric plant extension up to date. Council approved many extras for lines to White's addition Mill Street and the line to Councilman Monles property, with total expenditure higher than if those were not added.
A Morton Harlow statement from 1908 details contract price deductions and extras for an elevating light plant project. It lists costs including pipes, wiring, bond, and building expenses, plus a school program with choir and readings under Prof John de Morgan. The note explains overruns and credits, and cites planned future performances in Citford and Aldenville.
In Forest City May events and social visits are noted. Ernest Blaxburn and wife hosted relatives from Ararat for Thanksgiving. Mrs Duive and Miss Distie Davis stayed with Mrs Frank Brennan in Dundalf Street. Edward Rafferty visited his mother on Delaware Street. A special Young People’s Society meeting is planned at the Welsh Congregational Church. A marriage at St. Agnes is announced for Clathorti Sears and Gin, with Coroner officiating. The Susquehanna County Christian Endeavor Union set its next annual meeting for December 2 and 3 at Siqdehannae. A photorama project attracts interest and local guests visit Ararat for hunting.
A Taylor wedding unites Miss Sarah Witterson and Mr John Thomas at the bride’s parents home on Railroad Street. Minister De H W Harris officiated in a quiet ceremony attended by relatives. A reception followed the vows. Also reports of lectures, family visits, a wedding quartet forming, and local social events across Hyde Park, Winton, and Bellevue.
An 807 report quotes Mr Thon Melntonth of Al lentown Tennessee describing his illness and stating he recovered after using Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad lists local and wholesale agents Matthewa Brox and other druggists.
An explorer in Delhi narrates finding gold coins and a gold pagoda while digging in the Ram-Bagh with a permission slip from the commissioner. He forms a joint venture to fund further excavation, aided by workers, and clashes with officials over crown property and treasure rights.
Jonas Long's Sons offers overcoats for fathers and sons at half the usual price. The retailer claims to sell garments that are new in style and well made, with a commitment to quality over cheap shoddy clothing. Prices are highlighted for today and tomorrow.
A local advertisement touts a two day shoe sale with low prices on men’s women’s and children’s footwear. Highlights include boys’ casco lace shoes at 1.45, women’s vici kid styles at 1.25 to 3.00, and children’s dongola wedge heels under 50 cents to 49c per pair.
In a tense exchange a conspirator insists on freeing land and treasure profits while hinting at shifting loyalties. The narrator notes a £25,000 division with Meer Als, and a London meeting where a well dressed Hindu among the loyal aides is revealed to be Trepkine.
Fragmentary account from London detailing a Royal Grenadier unit aboard a transport en route to Reypt. A sailor cries overboard and confusion follows as weathered officials contest the event and the captain questions the loss, with no clear confirmation of casualties.
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