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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondent notes irregular delivery and news items should be addressed to Roberta & Reynolds news agents.
The Indians defeated Honesdale 12 to 0 in Carbondale after a fast first half. Gilhool Walsh and Frank Murrin starred with two first half touchdowns and Murrin added the two goals. Referee Eugene Schroeder of Scranton oversaw the game as a large crowd watched from Carbondale.
On Wednesday night theater-goers may enjoy the musical comedy Lost Strayed or Stolen at the Opera House. The company features capable artists pretty girls and witty comedians. A compact of scenery enhances the production with new costly costumes.
Delaware and Hudson employees worked all day filling large boilers with water for shipment to Grassy Island and other Gravity railroad points where water is scarce. Valley water companies fear drought and have refused service, recalling a prior dry season two years ago when thousands of containers were sent.
William Clemow delivered an interesting lecture at the Welsh Baptist church on The Prodigal Son. He spoke masterly and held a large audience's attention for several hours, drawing many compliments for his engaging style and handling of the parable.
A committee was appointed to arrange the reception for about two hundred guests in the city on October 16. On that date fifteen new members will be initiated into the order and the usual ceremonies and banquet will be celebrated.
Private George Terry of the Thirteenth regiment returns home on a seven day furlough. He reports good health and satisfaction with army treatment and says the Thirteenth may be sent to Cuba, though few in the unit are eager to go.
Witnesses at the Honesdale football game include Mrs. 8. 8. Jones Edith Bayley Eleanor Jones and others. Alderman Jones spent Saturday in Scranton. Forest City’s Newell Dowe visits his uncle S. Gritman. Century club to meet at Mrs. J. Niles home. An announced marriage: Annie Walker of Mayfield to John Farrell of Dixon Hill.
Towanda and Bradford County items note Florence Tupper accepts a music teacher post at a Bryn Mawr school during the week of October 16. Mrs. F W Gaylord visits LeRaynville with her parents and attended the wedding of Miss Nettie Miller to Dr F J Inatee. Manning Chilson sells and purchases real estate, acquiring the North Mountain house at Lake Chattanooga.
Fragmentary notice describes ladies lace shoes and button style priced at about $1.50. Mentions small sizes and leather soles. unclear store or date details.
The text notes popular summer resorts in Northeast Pennsylvania drawing hundreds yearly for fishing and other pastimes. It mentions planning vacations with moderate rates and includes items about J. & Hamaker purchasing the Athens Daily News and Farmington Tribune at Farmington Minnesota, and Draper N. Terry of Company M dying in Harrisburg with burial in New Albany. Also mentions Dick Hampson visiting town and a Binghamton youth injuring his face during a prank with balls and a sheet.
Connellton residents hosted a surprise reception for Mrs. Dr. J. Thorpas recently arriving in town. The group included numerous couples and singles from the community as they welcomed her to permanent residence here.
Messie, William and Thomas John hosted a pleasant evening with refreshments. Mr James Melvin and family visited the Electric City. Melvin sold his South Side property to Martin Cannon. The new hotel framework for John Surber nears completion as Surber plans the finest hotel between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
Miss Jennie Harris was honored at a Friday reception at her mother Mrs. Morgan Harris’s Main street home with flashlight pictures. The issue notes several local residents, church notices, obituaries for Johnny Jones, and social visits across Taylor and nearby towns. The report also mentions a Tribune branch office in the Cobleigh building and a social gathering at North Taylor hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Evans.
The Olyphant Mount Jessup and Grassy Island areas are connected to Archbald Water via three inch mains. Water scarcity idle the Grassy Island breaker. Several residents and officials, including J. Lillibridge and F. L. Taylor, inspected a local poorhouse and other facilities as the town prepares for the eighth annual Industrial exposition.
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