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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1898
Page
10
Carbondale correspondence for the Tribune is now in the hands of J. M. Forbes. Readers with complaints about irregular delivery or other news items should address Roberta and Reynolds Nolde, news agents.
Bert Brennan, believed to have been missing for weeks, was found safe with a farmer near Ararat Summit after a letter confirmed he was living there. He traveled back to South Main Avenue with his parents and said he enjoyed farm life, gained several pounds, and was well cared for.
Early yesterday morning a fire at Michael Cavanaugh's dance hall ignited a chandelier and exploded, collapsing the hall and spreading to Cavanaugh's house. Firefighters from the head-house failed to reach the flames due to a distant hydrant near Higgins' store, leaving the structures reduced to ashes.
The friends of J J Creegan now of Honesdale announce his engagement to Miss Libbie Reilly of Pleasant Mount. Creegan, formerly with Metropolitan Insurance in this city, is to wed soon, and many local friends offer congratulations.
A horse belonging to a Jewish rider fell on River Street yesterday as workmen dug up the roadbed for paving. The animal regained its feet with help, but the dilapidated harness prevented returning the vehicle home.
Names of residents and guests observed at a Scranton parade are listed including Mr and Mrs Frank Munn Mrs Charles Munn and Mrs Elmer Avery among others. Reports also note travel plans and hospital studies with Elizabeth Gaylord departing for New York City for St Luke’s training and several locals visiting or returning from trips to New York and Binghamton.
At a regular Blakely board of health meeting M Rogers resigned as secretary and L B Thompson was elected to replace him for the year. A Blakely school board meeting is set for this evening. Many local residents attended social events including a Hards Preston wedding in Carbondale and a marriage of Mme Mattie Hards to Dr A D Preston in Carbondale, with notes on attendants and outfits.
Relatives and close friends held a reception at the bride’s Lincoln avenue home. Mr. and Mrs. Preston plan two weeks in New York and Boston. Church services announced for Sunday morning and evening with Holy Communion and sermon titles. Additional notices invite at Peckville and a BYP event at John Callender’s Academy Street home next Wednesday evening.
In Taylor the school year opens with a strong faculty and steady study. Calvary Baptist and Welsh churches announce services with sermons and Sunday school, inviting all. Local residents attend Scranton events, visits, and a parade, while business and social ties expand with upcoming meetings and travel plans.
An advertisement describes catarrh of the female pelvic organs and its symptoms including back pain, nausea, and irregular menstruation. It promotes Peruna as a cure, with a testimonial from Mrs Margar etha Dauben of Racine Wisconsin and an offer for Dr Hartman’s free book for women.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a guaranteed, painless remedy for piles that avoids surgery. It claims rapid relief, low cost, and safety, urging readers to ask their pharmacist or the Pyramid Pile Drug Co of Marshall Michigan for the product. Local notes follow about residents visiting, moving, and home repairs.
Rev Abel Wrigley of Lehman visits relatives in town this week. Miss Deltha Carr returns from Philadelphia with infirmary goods and opens her shop today. Mr and Mrs E L Watkins leave for Wister Bradford county for a week with relatives and the Towanda fair. Mr J T Bush ill at home. Frank W Lewis of Lima Ohio departs after brief stay. Mrs Lindsey and daughter attend Harford fair. Miss Anka Broadbent of West Scranton, soon to marry, has hometown ties here. Floyd Wrigley of Lake Carey moves family into former Matthewsom residence. W HR Gardner takes a job at Nicholson and Alonzo Darrow to move in. Mr and Mrs Thomas James leave for Pawtucket R I. Friends surprise Mr James on his 53rd birthday at T W Brayton home. Henry Crisman returns to Newark NJ after summer with parents.
John Gilram, aged thirteen, died after fatal injuries sustained Thursday at Heidelberg colliery. He died the same evening at his parents' West Side home. Dr. Kerge deemed amputation unnecessary as the boy weakened from loss of blood. Funeral planned Sunday at St. Mary's cemetery.
Mr. William Watts resumes business after a serious illness. Miss Edith Smith leaves for Chicago to study at the university this winter. Messrs John and Willis Kemmerer and families return to Scranton from Glenburn after September. Rev. E. E. Shoemaker starts post graduate work at Yale for a Doctor of Philosophy. A phonographic entertainment by Mr. Kemmerer raises funds for the library. The public school opens with good attendance under Mr. Jamieson’s management.
Mr. Lusk reported his Covey residence burned Thursday afternoon as an aged father living with him poured oil on a bed in the second floor and ignited it. A few items were saved from the fire. Mrs. Thomas Swanes has purchased the Ashley house formerly occupied by.
The town council will discuss again the Electric railroad franchise at Monday's City Hall meeting and residents are invited. The Honesdale firemen's parade is set for Oct 13 with Darktown Fire joining. Local visits include Scranton men at the fair and Olyphant visitors. other notes cover library growth, typhoid malaria recovery, fishing at Big Pond, and coal-boring talks west of the turnpike.
Stev A Hastman holds protracted meetings at Cartes corners. Eugene Coleman returns to Camp Meade Rice. Mr Harned and family move to Scranton West Bide next Monday. A large crowd attended the Harford fair last Thursday. Rumor speaks of wedding bells soon. James Cable settles in the former Wedeman store. Nurse B I Carpenter returns after Carbondale visit. Evans from South Canaan spent a prayer visit. Mr and Mrs William Tinker trip to Susquehanna last Monday. Rev L D Jenkins spoke on the twentieth century movement at the Presbyterian church last Sunday.
An advertisement for Dr Charcois tonic tablets labeled as a Par isian remedy promises a guaranteed cure for the drink habit and nervous tension. It claims the product destroys alcoholic interests and can be given without the patient’s knowledge, directed from Wm G Clark of Scranton Pennsylvania.
The article lists the professional players and positions for Scranton's club facing the Eurekas at Athletic Park this afternoon. It notes O'Neil brothers as battery, Jim Logan at catcher, Jim Dean anchoring at second, Brooks at second base, Bill Coughlin at third, Nolan in left, Gaughan in center, Gilleran in right, and Katrick assisted by Marty Swift guiding indicators. The game starts at 3 o'clock and soldiers on furlough or sick leave enter free.
Minooka Division No. 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold a special meeting Sunday. All members are requested to be present. Mrs. B Gallagehr of Olyphant spent yesterday with friends here. Hubert McRea, son of John McCrea of South Main Street now living in Cohoes New York, recovering after a reported dangerous illness.
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