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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1897
Page
7
Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Shannon Co. North Main Street Carbondale will receive prompt attention during office hours 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Deputy Grand Sachem John BM None led the Lackawaxen tribe No 208 in installing new chiefs aided by past sachems John Merritt Willam Wright and Frank Eimer. New officers include Thomas Boyle Job Hawkins Henry Buchert Tap pan John FE Bone Frank Elmer William Wright David Smith David Lewis T G Canson H R Stone Thomas Lee.
A Tuesday evening piano recital by Miss Margaret Maule at the Burke building pleased a small guest list. Prof Rumely violinist and Mrs Hannah Leonard joined Miss Maule with Sarah Burr and Hagel Wheeler in a varied program of Beethoven Chopin and classical pieces.
The Carbondale Cycle club hosts a Welsh Prize Singers concert at the Academy of Music tonight. Noted locals Mesere William Evans and D Scurry praise Madam Miles Beynon and other performers as among the era’s greatest Welsh voices. Davies from Wales performs in concert or historic works. Admission is attractively low and the event promises a highly enjoyable program.
The Grand opera house is secured for the first campaign rally. Scranton attorney Milton W. Milton arranged support for the Republican county committee. The event, next Saturday evening, features speakers F. W. Fletz Major Everett Warren M. W. Lowry H. T. Zimmerman A. J. Colborn and T. F. Penman with the Mozart band and a short parade.
The Epworth league of this city held its monthly literary and business gathering last evening. After business, a pleasing program followed with a piano duet by Mrs. Abbey and Miss Miller a paper by Miss Nettle Bayley a recitation by Miss Hards a vocal solo by Mrs. W G Scurry a paper by Miss May Pengelly a vocal duet by Cora Arthur and Annie Lowry a recitation by Professor Lesher and a piano solo by Mina Frank.
Yesterday morning a broken crank shaft at the No. 4 engine house suspended all traffic for hours. The early passenger train did not run to Honesdale. Later, the small narrow gauge engine Major Sykes was put into service to resume service.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a balance to life s health ledger. It claims the tonic strengthens digestion and liver function, aids blood formation, builds vitality, flesh, nerve force, and labels Pierce as a long time physician at the Buffalo institute. It touts Pleasant Pellets as a safe constipation remedy.
A fragment notes Rendinees riding a train over a light track to Farview. The sparse text offers no dates or additional context about purpose or outcome.
Funeral services for George W Gibbs set for 3 pm at the Methodist church with Rev G A Place officiating. Nearby notes mention Carbondale Indians traveling to Kingston to face the Athletic club there and events from the Germania fair opening.
An advertisement touts Dr Ag News Ointment as a cure for skin eruptions including salt rheum scald head ringworms eczema itch barber's itch ulcers prurigo and erysipelas. One application provides relief and costs 35 cents, sold by Matthews Brothers.
The Calvary Baptist church festival begins this evening and runs through Saturday. Tickets include admission supper and door prize at 5 cents. admission and door prize 10 cents. Professor Edwin Bowen, top valley tenor, performs. D E B Jones will entertain with choirs. Oysters, quilts, fancy goods, and furniture on display.
The Epworth League will hold a harvest home festival in the church parlors tonight and tomorrow night. All are invited. Mrs. Erastus Van Vilet of Spragueville visits her sister Mrs. Harvey Prits. Mr. and Mrs. George Joyce of Nebraska visited their cousin Mia Twining. The Misses Josephine and Wilmetine Stunter of New York state have returned home. H N Patrick and family moved to Scranton, Frank Case moved into the Charles place.
Silvius lives on Highland park while Mrs William Waters moves into the Case vacant house. Edwards family return to Scranton. Mrs Al Buckingham travels to Wayne county for her ill mother. Frank Branton moves to Woodlawn park. Wilcox of Factoryville rents Taylor’s Highland park house. Albert Rodney plans to move to Springville. Mr Smith from Nicholson will take over the Nicholson barber shop. An ice house near Mrs Lamont ivet on Highland park, owned by Mr Wagner of Clark's Green, burned early Monday at about 4 o clock.
Erie Glenwood and Keystone collieries pay today. Mayfield school assistant named. Mayfield band to hold fair starting Nov 15. Dr Swallow to lecture in Winters hall. St James Guild to establish a library for members with intent to become public. Rhyme Social planned Oct 41 1897 with a long local program of solos recitations and whistling acts.
Olyphant borough council hears school board request for electric light at three wards and a central arc light. Gamewell fire alarm system chosen over cheaper Wilkes-Barre option, cost 1500 dollars to be paid in two years. Bills on health services laid over after tie vote. Fiscal report shows 11.50 collections and 90.80 expenditures.
Old Forge notes report the Ladies' Home Missionary Society gathering at Mrs. John G Ward's home on Thursday afternoon. Miss Martha Carey returns from a week with relatives in Jermyn. The Epworth League sub district convention is set for Oct 22 at the Brick church. Mrs Frutchey of Scranton visits the area.
A promotional note touts a new book titled Complete Manhood, claiming it presents scientific facts on triage, a method to restore vigor, and home treatment for all conditions. It promises discreet, sealed delivery from Niagara Street, Buffalo, for inquiries.
The Old Forge school board held a regular meeting on Monday evening. Teachers and janitors received their September salaries. John Wilde of Wyoming is installing a heat iron fence at the end of the new iron bridge.
Princeton defeats Pennsylvania State College 34 to 0 with a 105 yard return by Bannard and four touchdowns credited to Wheeler Gannard Suter and Ayres. State College showed size and strength in the first ten minutes but Princeton’s training prevailed and the Tigers dominated the game. Pennsylvania later blanked Virginia 42 to 0 in two halves 25 and 20 minutes each with Weeks and Fortescue fumbling for the Virginians.
The Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders association meet lists results across daiys. Mackey wins multiple heats on Witton, Arling ton by Allie Wilkes takes several firsts, American Belle by Rex Americus dominates three straight heats, Pilot Toy and HoeWilley burn also post victories.
Trains leave Scranton for New York Philadelphia TrentonWashington and other points with excursions and connections. Express and accommodation options listed with departure times from 6.15am to 10.20pm. Detailing routes to Binghamton Elmira Ithaca Northumberland Kingston and more. District Passenger Agent M L Smith offers pocket timetables.
A local advertisement offers a wide selection of watches in the newest styles and sizes at close figures. The listing emphasizes a large stock and competitive pricing to attract shoppers.
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