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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1898
Page
12
Under the revenue stamp rule whiskies are exempt from special taxes while medicines are taxed. Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is compelled to use the proprietary stamp as a medicinal preparation. The government recognizes its claimed curative properties for invalids and for tonic treatment of diseases.
Carbondale correspondence notes that all complaints about regular delivery and news items should be addressed to Roberta Reynolds, news agent, with Mr. J. M. Forbes handling the material.
Michael Moran, the city’s famed detective, traced and recovered Miss Emelia Gardosia, a Wilkes-Barre girl, after her parents reported her missing. Moran located her in Simpson and brought her back to the city for reunion with her worried parents.
T A Walsh, inventor of a bicycle powered by ice and snow, has received patent papers from Washington. John Swigert of Cottage Street aided in perfecting the model which Walsh has ridden for several miles. He has field several offers from capitalists but accepted none.
The Indian football team arranged to play St. Thomas College Scranton today but the game is off as the Scranton eleven backed out. They will now meet the Cottage Athletic club at Alumni park at 4 o clock. The High school squad heads to Honesdale to play this afternoon.
William Slater of Honesdale faced Alderman Jones on charges stemming from an attempt to stab a Delaware and Hudson passenger train crew member after a dispute over a bell cord. Bail was set at six hundred dollars, and he remained in county jail unable to post bond awaiting trial.
John Andrews of Riverside place sustained painful injuries while working as a fireman on an Erle pusher at Uniondale. Mr McAndrew fell from his engine during a stop, suffering severe cuts to head and face and bad bruising. Dr John Niles treated the wounds and required several stitches near the left eye.
The Kennedy Players begin a week long engagement Monday at the Grand Opera house with The Hand of Fate. The company is well balanced and suited to each role. Seat sales opened with a rush yesterday at Reynolds and early lines indicate a crowded house for opening night.
A young worker named Deegan was dismissed for abusing his mule and the other drivers refused to return to work unless Deegan is rehired. The mine was idle Thursday and Friday as officials refuse to reinstate the employee and will watch the situation with interest.
The column records Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Major and family returning from Benson's at Crystal Lake, A. T. Creveling returning to Plymouth after a week with son R. Creveling, Trinity church choir to be photographed, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Geiger at Hawley for a funeral, Senator J. C. Vaughn visiting J. F. Reynolds, W. R. Cleft enjoying a New York Philadelphia vacation, Mrs. H. A. Brown visiting Peckville, Mrs. William Stevenson hospitalized at his father Jonathan Dawson's home, Charles Horn of Scranton ill, Elizabeth Ayers confined at home on Dundaff Street, and Mrs. L. S. Carlton at Wayne Street.
An event in Foley's hall features entertainment and a drawing to aid William J. Oliver. The program begins October 22 with doors opening at 7 o clock and entertainment starting at 8. Tickets are 25 cents. Articles including a parlor chair will be auctioned or disposed of.
James Murgetson visited Scranton yesterday. Miss Grace Shafer and George Wood of Albert street were married Wednesday by Rev. W. H. Holder. Both are prominent local young people. Included are items like a parlor lamp, flour, silver castor, a boy’s suit, smoked ham, copper kettle, table cover, comforter, irons, lamp, cigars, and an umbrella.
William Nyhart named district deputy of Lackawanna county succeeding Jehalin Phillips. The Rev Autin Griffin preaches at Wyoming church with love feast, preaching and Lord's supper followed by Sunday school. Daughters of America entertainment planned October 15 promises a grand musical. Various officers installed for Pocahontas in Redmen's hall. Glenwood store job for John King Jr. Quarterly conference at M E church. Calvary Baptist services listed. Welsh Baptist and Congregational services announced. Odd Fellows meet. Tribune branch office noted in Cobleigh building. Community visits and guest remarks at Rogers Davies households.
John Eustace 42, agent for Metropolitan Life, was struck by a Delaware and Hudson train near Stark's crossing Thursday evening and died instantly. Survived by mother, wife, and two children Georgiana and James. Active in No. 55 Ancient Order of Hibernians. Funeral Sunday at St Mary’s Cemetery.
A list of sermons prayer services and meetings for the week led by Rev. D Smith Rev. John Humphries Rev. EF L Santee Rev. J W Price Rev Dr Austin Chriffin and others includes Sunday school and a quarterly meeting. Local residents Mrs Graham Mrs Snyder and Mrs Barrows appear with health notes and social visits.
Local notices list Peckville Baptist and M E church services with times and sermon topics. Also mentions rallies, Sunday school, and visiting pastors including Rev J H Moore and Rev S Simpkins. Community updates cover fire at Sturgess saw mill, illnesses, funerals, and local business changes.
Fragments describe Fbeneezer Davis and Howard of Bynen street Hyde Park meeting Edger and Elmer Davies with Henry Evans amid a tense gathering. The text notes Sunday services at the Presbyterian church with Sunday School at 10 14 a m and preaching at 3 30 p m. A Mr Elias Davies suffered a slight injury at the No 1 breaker of the Clenwood gal company during the events.
Rumors say Lehigh Valley plans a December or January shift to direct freight representation, slashing staff from nineteen at New York Broadway to six, signaling upheaval in fast freight practices. Baltimore and Ohio advisory committee reveals a plan to absorb Central Ohio system railroads, transferring properties to the B and O, reshaping regional holdings. The famed compound engine, called the tramp engine, will depart under engineer J L Pugh for New Jersey Central, after touring four years across the nation.
Martin Churchill of Nicholson spent several days with old acquaintances in Clark's Green early this week. Mrs. Matlack and four children from Wilkes-Barre visited her parents here. Brenford I. Akerley, on furlough from the Marines, arrived Friday night. Edward Lutsey hosted several visitors including Mrs. Hoorn and daughter. Various locals and relatives were noted visiting or being visited, with minor ailments mentioned such as a wrist strain for Daniel Brevege.
A locomotive in Ashley has spent two weeks pushing heavy trains up the back track and performed remarkably. On Saturday it started from Mauch Chunk with several hundred tons more than typical and completed the run on schedule. The engine is led by Mr. Pugh of Richmond, Virginia.
The Dodger mines widen rope limits at the hanege to ease labor. Jermyn No 1 at Rendham may restart around October 1 after three months idle. Woodward colliery in Kingston adds an electric motor to replace mules. A hospital for sick and injured mules is contemplated by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western mining company at Keyser valley.
The Times-Herald summarizes global land ownership, noting Britain Russia China and France hold larger areas than the United States. It discusses territorial gains since 1816 Cuba Hawaii and the Philippines and argues the United States, despite gains, remains behind France and Britain in total area. It analyzes shifts among major powers and asserts the U S holds vast, well located, high quality territory.
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