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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
10
In Carbondale the Tribone correspondence has been placed with Mr J M Forbes for handling. Subscribers with irregular delivery or related complaints should direct them to news agents Roberta and Roy Holds.
A 25 voice ladies choir and a 10 member orchestra are organized in Carbondale. The choir met under Prof Haydn Evane yesterday afternoon and the orchestra includes D L Crane L M Smith W P Colville George Burrell Misa Bertine Hunsucker A F Thomas BE D Lathrop and George S Kimball. Prof Thiele of Scranton will direct the ensemble which plans several home concerts this winter and has not yet chosen a name.
A large audience enjoyed Lost Strayed or Stolen last night at the Opera House. The piece proved very humorous with strong costumes and scenery enhancing the effect. Songs and choruses were well rendered with well trained voices. each performer suited to their role. If a return date is secured, the house will likely be packed.
Members prepare for the Germania Singing Society eleventh anniversary on the 24th of the month. Rooms will be formally opened with a festivity the group is noted for, promising to outdo previous celebrations.
The Royer Brothers perform in Next Door at the Opera House tonight. The skit is lively with athletic feats and little plot but packed with energy. A large number of seats are already reserved.
Fire was discovered shortly after six oclock yesterday at the Fair Novelty store on North Safari Street. The Mitchells raised the alarm and found one box of underwear on fire. Proprietor H H. W. Reigleuth is in New York City and the staff could not determine the blaze cause.
The Berean Baptist Church youth prepare a patriotic cantata titled Columbia to be performed soon. They previously sang Father Time to a large church audience several months ago, with many taking roles in both works.
Daniel Hadgins Jr of the Thirteenth regiment is home on a sixty day fur lough. Jerry Brennan a Rough Rider returns to Wilkes-Barre after a week with his brother Michael Brennen. J E Barrett and sister Mrs J O Mearn and daughter Carmel visit New York for a week. Mrs O F E Simmons of Susquehanna visits her daughter Mrs J Morgan on Washington street. W Tuckerson returns yesterday from New York City. jes Stuch of Wilkes-Barre is the
A vintage ad praising health as the path to enduring marriage and family. It extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for men and Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Fit Pellets for women, claiming they strengthen organs, nerves, digestion, and longevity, with promises of healthier bodies and offspring.
The item lists social notices and brief updates: guests of Mr and Mrs Burke and Miss Doyle attend Jennie Riley’s funeral in Scranton. James Earley travels to Baltimore for a multi week visit. Eugene Schroeder visits Scranton friends. Mrs F Bell on Spring Street is seriously ill with concerns about recovery due to age. a boy named Jordan breaks his arm and is hospitalized. W H Hollenbach has recovered enough to be out again. plus a farewell mention of Jonathan Stuch and others on South Main Street.
The board of health flags filthy Third street in North Taylor and urges immediate cleanup. Social and fraternal notices include Taylor Castle Knights meeting at Keene's hall and Lackawanna Valley council of Junior Order meeting in Van Horn's hall. Local residents attend family visits, church events, and lodge activities while the Greenewood colliery washer project advances toward completion. Sergeant Leslie Frutchie nears homecoming per Philadelphia hospital report. The Tribune office operates from the Cobleigh building with HK Evans as local rep.
George Belsh travels to Colorado. Artesian Hose company announces a fair in Enterprise hall starting December 13. Mrs. Thomas McLaughlin travels to Denver for winter with her daughter. Mrs. Walkey suffers a fall while climbing a stake, bruised and recovering. Numerous local residents entertained by Mildred Johnson at J. D. Stocker’s home. Rushbrook lodge plans an old fashioned social with initiation and installation tonight.
Friday evening OLyphant presents The Maine Avenged a war era romance with Spain and the destruction of the Maine. Hamilton Harris leads a cast of noted American stage actors with fine scenery and effects. A later item notes a life and social events in town including a Forrester farewell to John Bolton and a large funereal process for Maurice Freeman.
Providence were in attendance. Mr Bolton returned to Camp Meade yesterday. Mrs W L Sechinger visited Dr and Mrs Pler of Avoca yesterday.
Private George Bradbury of the Thirteenth regiment marries Miss Mary Bosse at the bride’s home with family present. Patrick Nolan wed Miss Anna Cummins at St. Mary’s church. reception at the bride’s parents’ home. Also mentions guests, school board actions, a typhoid case, a child’s death, and upcoming night school programs and social events.
This court week notes the first entertainment of the Christian Endeavor course set for the 27th. The week includes mentions of a politician and weather as warm events. Also updates on local residents like John Bryant improving Homer Greene's residence with porches and W J Ward returning from Bear Lake to Green Ridge.
An advertisement extols a fast cure for piles, claiming the Pyramid Pile Cure cleanses, soothes, and heals inflamed parts and cures permanently. Testimonials from users in Garnett Port Oram and Rockport praise rapid relief after limited use, with the product sold by druggists and orders possible by mail from the Pyramid Drug Co.
The electric Necht plant faces delays of about two weeks while Blakely is expected to be nominated by the end of November. Rates for electric lights are low, intended to help homeowners, with a $4 yearly church tax relief noted. Local updates include hospital moves and shifts in business locations, while the Sturges shaft miners strike and River side breaker construction await machinery.
Mrs Thomas Cox visited Wilkes Barre on Sunday. Mr Henry Minor visited Mrs Hannah Bennett last week. The Ladies Aid of the Brick Church meets Wednesday at Mrs D C Reeds. The quarterly conference meets Friday evening. Quarterly services are Sunday evening with a love feast at 6 and preaching at 7 by Rev Austin Griffin.
Mike Livaie Davie of Taylor called in town yesterday. B J Knapp and Christopher Fassold serve jury duty this week. Mrs John Rogan visited friends in Hyde Park yesterday. Mrs Edward Gosart visited friends in Scranton yesterday. Miss Maggie Kiviin made a business trip to Beranton yesterday. Stanley Keen suffered a serious fall of rock at Greenwood mine No 1 with back sprain and internal injuries. Mrs Miller of Hyde Park visited at the home of Mr and Mrs David A Jones. Mrs Thomas Morton of Hyde Park visited Mr and Mrs Rowland Davies. D Elmer Davie made a business trip to Scranton last evening.
About twelve men from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge rode through Scott Tuesday night. At 10 o clock Monday John sons Now 1 and 2 collieries sounded the alarm of fire, and the hinge was found in a barn on property rented by H Williams and owned by C Johnson on Carmalt street. The hose company arrived but could not fight the blaze due to water scarcity and no fire plugs in the area. The employees of Storrs mines re-
A brief obituary notes the burial Tuesday of the week old son of Mr and Mrs W C Griffin. The saddened parents reside locally as relatives attend the service.
A pleasant show at the Methodist Episcopal church in Clark's Summit Tuesday evening delighted attendees. Miss Jessie Stearns' pupils earned praise and Mrs. T J Krebs, in good spirits, showcased a string of successful numbers with fine music including solos, duets, and trios.
Tagpedor Wililarm reports on anthracite mining dangers and legal defects. He argues mine accidents relate to production and worker numbers, criticizes ore law comparisons with railroads, and urges reforms in the Bureau of Mines and inspector manpower in the anthracite region.
Sports notes list weights for the Jolly Eleven and No 1 Dunmore squad ready to face county teams. It notes a Carbondale Indians game at Alumni Park on Saturday with a 1:20 p.m. departure and 3:00 p.m. start, plus a roster of reserve players from the Eastern league clubs including Montreal Wilkes-Barre Toronto Buffalo Syracuse Providence and others with multiple listed players.
The Jolly eleven defeated the strong Upper Pittston team by 6 to 1 with Kennedy scoring a touchdown in the first half. The team, praised for activity and aggression, plans to face Wilkes-Barre Athletic Association next, while a second team seeks Scranton opponents under 10 pounds. Dunmore challenges Keystone to a game on October 9.
A promotional note claims indigestion and dyspepsia improve by using Johann Hoff's Malt Extract with meals. It positions the product as both food and tonic, endorsed by Mme. Melba and Johann Hoff across multiple cities.
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