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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1898
Page
7
No Reaction No Reaction promotes nerve calmness and better sleep after using Johann Hoff's Mait Extract. Richard Stahl, general director of Hoyt's Theatre in New York and author of Sea King and Lion Tamer, provides claims about the product.
A vintage testimonial extols Johann Hoff’s Malt Extract as the source of renewed vigor after overwork. The ad asserts the product originated in 1847 and warns against cheap substitutes claiming to be malt extracts. It cites Johann Hoff in New York Berlin Paris.
Carbondale note says the Tribune correspondence is now in Mr J M Forbes hands for regular delivery issues. Complaints about delivery should be addressed to Roberts Raynolds news agents for prompt handling.
Norman Styles of Fimpcon reported losing a pocketbook in the city yesterday. It contained four dollars and eighty cents and papers valued by Mr. Byles. Constable Gilky tracks the thief from clues while the suspect, nicknamed the “Valiant Steve,” is believed to be in a South Main Street saloon.
The Delaware and Hudson Taitrand concerns have contracted Blair and Kennedy to pave North Main Street from the company office to Church Street. Cyclists praise the improvement as curbing is set to arrive and work to begin in early June, with winter weather delay avoided.
John Mulligan, conductor of a Delaware and Hudson passenger train, ejected a troublesome man from Honesdale who drew a knife after ignoring warnings. Mulligan ordered the offender off the car after a racket on Saturday night.
George Hull of Spencer street suffered a serious fall from a high tree while nutting. He fracturing his right arm, sustained a severe scalp wound and minor internal injuries. Pr M E Mclain reduced the fracture and cared for him at the scene. The fall occurred from about thirty five feet.
Three youths George Seidler Frank Seidler and Charles Seidler were arraigned before Alderman Jones at 1 AM for stealing three turkeys from a Greenfield farmer. They did not deny the charge and were committed to jail in default of bail to await trial.
A thirty member company presents the musical comedy Lost Strayed or Stolen at the Grand Opera House tomorrow night. The troupe performed at the Nesbett Theater Wilkes-Barre last night before a large pleased audience and the show is slated for the Lyceum in Scranton tonight.
NM W Watt returned from a two week stay in New York Private Fred Hayley of Company EB Thirteenth regiment is home on a seven day furlough Thomas Sryden formerly with Tucker Muzey accepted a position in Scranton Miss Grace Hmitis left for a week in Buffalo Mrs J J Reiglenth in Middle Town NY Miss Neil Langan of Fhewley is the mother of Miss Issie Duny of the West Ade Agnes Y A visiting relatives in Brooklyn Miles Agnew of Fonesdale guests of Miss BK Harter in Brooklyn Mr and Mrs John Downing returned from Beech Lake after a week Mrs Aynes and Nellis Philbin of Serentan visiting cousin Elizabeth Mahon on Brooklyn Street Mr and Mrs John Walsh of Schenectady NY have been the
Guests of Miss B Hart of Brooklyn street have returned home. Charles Hagen and daughter of Terrace street are in New York City. Mr and Mrs W B Chase returned after two weeks with daughter Mrs W W Lathrop of Patterson New Jersey. Miss Carrol of Pittston visits Miss Margaret Carroll on Pike street. Paul Rheinart of Scranton spent yesterday in the city. Henry Sahm visits Clark's Summit friends. Co W Fulkerson spends days in New York City. William Taylor of Thorn street visits Philadelphia friends. Mrs William McMullen attends Dr Burnett's funeral in Scranton. James Early leaves today for three weeks in the southern part of the state. Edward Lewie of Nanticoke calls on friends. Attendants at Dr Burnett's Scranton funeral include Doctors Gillie Kelly and J S Niles and many local residents.
The Welsh Congregational Church fair at Weber's rink showcases wares from several tables with both woeful and ornamental items to raise funds for the church treasury. Admission to supper is 35 cents and cream will be extra. Members and visitors, including Miss Millie Gallagher and Mr J B Decker, are noted among the local happenings.
Amid prolonged warm weather water levels drop in Olyphant area reservoirs. The Lorough electric plant and town are shut down to conserve scarce supply as several counties face water deficits. Miner M D O Malley injured by falling coal at No 2 colliery. treated at home.
Mr and Mrs William Purdy called at T Nestlingh Sunday afternoon. Richard Everson has the foundation ready for his new dwelling. Mr and Mrs John Hunt visited recently at the Harford fair while Herbert Rought, home on furlough, visited his.
The narrative follows a service member spoken of as returning to Camp Meade after illness and detention at Dickson with tent mate William Stone. He expects his company will soon depart for Cuba and expresses thanks for “good wither” and good luck and hopes for a safe return home from many friends.
Peckville residents attend meetings as the borough council holds session. A committee questions Carbondale officials over the abutment case while surveyors from New York map a Moosic Mountain route intended to bypass the Erie line and move coal to Marshwood and the Summit on the D and H and W railroads.
The Methodist Episcopal church at Clark's Summit, directed by Mrs. C R Krebs of Wilkes Barre and Miss Jeasle L Stearns of Peckville, offers a Tuesday entertainment with duets recitations solos and a trio. Guests include Miss Stearns and Mrs Krebs and Miss Imogene Akerley. Local updates note Mrs Freeman Leach plans to return from Nebraska in two weeks and Brenford Akerley on furlough. George Rice owns a draft horse that won at Maitland fair. William Streator and son Earl visited the Dallas fair.
The Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church will serve ice cream cake and coffee in the church parlors on Wednesday evening. Mrs E Palmer Smith, who has spent the summer in Binghamton, is in town for a few days.
A period voice urges married couples to welcome children for a home. It extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as strengthening wifehood and motherhood, easing maternity, and promoting infant health. It also touts Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a definitive, safe, quick treatment for piles. It claims it cleanses, soothes, and heals inflamed parts, reducing swelling and permanently curing the condition. Endorsed by testimonials from Garnett, Port Oram, Rockport, and Marshall.
To return to Binghamton to remain some time longer Mr and Mrs Ben Robethan of Hyde Park spent Sunday in town as guests of Miss Mabel Smith.
The column records deaths and funerals including Mrs. Thomas Sullivan at St Marys cemetery with Rev J J McCabe sermon and L C B A attendance. Other obituaries include Miss Lena Keifer and Daniel Thompson with interments at St Marys and Marcy cemeteries. It notes social visits and relocations of locals and soldiers heading to Porto Rico and Wyoming.
Frank Hemilright superintendent of Edgerton colliery and Edith Wostie were married by Rev. Francis Gendall in Plains after a visit to Parsons with Edwin Mellon as best man and Lillie Jenkins as bridesmaid. The couple then returned to Miss Jenkins home for refreshments and departed for New York.
A large audience attended the event with many food exhibits and cooking tips. Thirty young ladies demonstrated techniques while samples were offered, and another grand concert is planned for tomorrow afternoon.
Professor Bauer leads a 35 piece ensemble to Lebanon for a Food Show program. By invitation Prof Oppenheim of Wilkes Barre joins the event to perform after noon. The orchestra is acclaimed for its quality and promises a fine musical afternoon.
A brief reads about affordable quality groceries offered during a big food show. It highlights Jonas Long and Minnesota flour as featured items with guaranteed quality and a selection including Chinatown blends and various teas.
Hats on display in the Millinery Parlors on the second floor sell for five dollars each, with many copies of Paris fashions and styles rivaling imported designs. The store also offers trimmed hats from 1.99 to 25.00, claiming substantial value and urging closer public contact.
This item highlights money saving chances today with prices a third less than rival stores. It calls attention to a dress goods display featuring the finest styles and patterns ever brought to Scranton.
Yesterday afternoon a rock fall in the Glenwood shaft killed a Hungarian laborer. Miss Anna Zang of Scranton spent Sunday with Miss Josephine Davis of the Powder Mills. Frank Stocker is in New York buying goods.
Miss May Peck and assistants present a piano recital at Keystone academy next Wednesday evening. Admission free. Epworth league hosts an oyster supper next Friday in the church lecture room to benefit missionary work. Walter Kemmerer leaves to resume studies at Wesleyan College. Mr and Mrs Truman Ackerly of Justus visited J M Brown last Sunday. John T Capwell plans to open a restaurant in the J C Reynolds building. Paulowna lodge Daughters of Rebecca meet this Tuesday. Canton Factoryville No 37 meet Wednesday. Red Jacket lodge No 334 installed officers last Saturday. Names of officers include Noble grand George Co Carr vice grand G W Davison treasurer B J Goodwin assistant secretary Samuel Bailey outside guard Fred H Chase inside guard Harry Wheelock warden W W Patterson. Misses Hattie and Bertha Chaman visited Clark's Summit Sunday with Miss Gertrude Goodwin.
William Hawkins of Halstead visited Peckville Sunday. Mrs. John Parks of Providence called at her sisters on Dundaff street yesterday. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Stephen Beddoe on Albert street is very ill. A hotel is nearing completion on Scott road for Joseph Davenport. The wedding of Miss Grace Fhafer and George Wood is announced.
Lizgzle Rawson of Scranton visited her parents in Greenwood on Sunday. Sarah Danks of Avoca called on friends here. Sadie Knapp of Scranton spent Sunday with her parents and D Elmer Davis visited friends on Taylor. Rev F C Smythe of Avoca preached at Greenwood Presbyterian Church Sunday.
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