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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1898
Page
12
Carbondale correspondence of the Tribune is now under Mr. J. M. Forbes. Address all irregular delivery complaints and news items to Roberts & Reynolds, news agents.
A nightly quarrel erupted after Kennedy berated a traveling man in the Grand Opera house audience for reading a paper. The man retorted and the exchange continued outside the venue with neither side fighting. Friends separated them and the drummer vowed retaliation later.
Work on city improvements halted by rainy weather. Blair and Kennedy push paving on Fiver Street toward completion with bricks laid to Sixth Avenue and concrete base rising. Sixth Avenue and Park Place also see vigorous effort as contractors seek ground work before frost.
Proprietor Barnes of the Brunswick house on Spruce street accuses the local Bons of Veterans of stealing a valuable cat from his hotel on Tuesday. A delegation from the Bons visited a Scranton camp Tuesday night and later called at the Brunswick. after they departed the kitten valued at 25 dollars went missing despite diligent search. Barnes says he will pursue legal action if the cat is not returned.
A local branch of the Catholic Woman's Benevolent Legion organized with eighty three members. Mrs. Thomas Mullady, formerly of this city and now of Wilkes Barre, spoke at the first meeting held in St. Rose hall on Thursday night. Her address outlined benefits of the organization and officers will be elected at the next meeting.
Yesterday morning the Andrews Opera company opened seat sales for subscribers from 8 to noon then to the public. The company will perform Flotow's Martha at the Grand Opera house on Monday night with a chorus of thirty and an attending Mozart orchestra.
The High school football team staged an entertainment in the central building last night drawing a fair crowd despite bad weather. The program was well received and the club expects to net a substantial sum. The boys may host another show soon.
Mr and Mrs L C Wetherby Miss Jessie Wonnacott and her daughter Gladys sailed yesterday for Dayonta Florida to spend eight months They board the Clyde line ship for Jacksonville and proceed by rail from there Friends in this city extend bon voyage wishes.
Local tidbits note birthday party for Raymond Schroeder in Salem Avenue. County officials Roberts Wagner Jones enjoy a Pike County fishing trip. Chilton family attends funeral in Wilkes-Barre. Harry Griffiths takes a new job in Philadelphia. James Nealon of Company BE on brief furlough. Estabrook family to relocate to Jackson Susquehanna County. Mrs Murray returns to New York City after visiting in this city. Bates visit friends in Port Jervis. Law returns to Pittston after brief visit. Mrs May hosting Mrs Ash in Windsor New York. Eldenridge Walker and party in Summitville New York remain guests.
Recent visitors at J B Deitrich home and other households are noted. Mrs James Smith and son Lester visit relatives in Monesdale while Miss Mary Lavelle is in New York City. Mrs A Rows spent yesterday in Jermyn. Mrs J B Deitrich visits friends in Olyphant. M F Grennell has typhoid fever. John Cornish convalesces after a long illness. Mrs William Froxcott is home confined with illness. M K Tarndon recovering from illness.
The Hecht building in the borough is nearing completion under EB A Barber contractors. Boilers and brickwork are finished. machinists couple pumps and water heater. stack foundation nearly done. engines shipped. dynamos due in ten days. electrical engineer Morton Harlie supervises wire stringing. pole delays resolved. plant set to run by November 1.
Rain postpones bicycles and foot races at the fair grounds to forenoon today. Town council to discuss the street railway ordinance on October 24. Grace Church Industrial echo to hold first meeting in Sunday school room this afternoon. Local residents Bodie return from New York and Massachusetts. Hooneedale gains a stationary boot black chair at Front and Ninth. Protection Fire Co. No. 3 buys 500 feet of hose. Misses Corinne Stone and Cora Watts stay a week at Waymart. Marcia Allen leaves for New York to resume musical studies. Elizabeth Bentley in New York for ten days. Lt William J. Dodge home on thirty day furlough. Union Hill residents organize a chemical fire engine company. Raymond W. Hardenburgh named second lieutenant of Third U S Volunteer Engineer Regiment at Lexington, Ky. Erie excursion from New York and nearby points to Carbondale attracts about 1,200 passengers. Firemen’s parade draws large local crowd with multiple squads and bands parading through Honesdale streets.
On Wednesday night Joseph Noreh, a watchman of Venneyivania company, was shot at while defending his home. Five shots fired through a kitchen window, he fired back but unclear if he hit anyone. Mrs Roesh, awakened by the gunfire, was prostrated by the shock. The Methodist church choir will host a conversion event Tuesday evening October 25. Mrs George Fletcher visits relatives in Jermyn and Carbondale.
A Civil War era missive from Thomas Edmonde of Company K, detailing life in Porto Rico, marching from Guantea to San Gorman and camp conditions, sits among local notices of meetings, sermons, entertainments, weddings, deaths, and community events in Taylor. The town page links soldiers, churches, lodges, and civic happenings with several upcoming services and socials.
This item notes Dr. BE. Palmer of Philadelphia will conduct the annual prom, promising a strong class. It also mentions social events including a marriage at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, travel plans after the ceremony, and local business openings and notices from Nicholson and nearby areas. The report includes updates on gas drilling, hunting season, health, travel, and a church fair, with several names and places.
Last Wednesday Mr and Mrs William Tinker hosted a large gathering with tasteful decor a bountiful dinner and music. Dr Underwood of Scranton visits twice weekly and Bh OF Carpenter recovers from a scratch leading to blood poisoning concerns. Eas Wistgate hosts friends Thursday and several locals travel to Camp Meade to visit the Thirteenth Regiment.
District Deputy Grand Master George Wieland and staff installed the Golden Chain lodge No. 45 officers. Daniel Dierks served as Noble Grand with G Riess as Vice Grand and Vaughn Richards as secretary. Members from neighboring lodges attended and refreshments followed a program of songs and recitations. A break at Johnsons collieries halted work Thursday.
A New York World excerpt quotes Corn Meal denying knowledge of a figure named Lops amid a discussion on legislative matters. The dialogue implies a claim about a brewing connection and a lack of prior exposure to the name.
A flood of endorsements from prominent Americans including Gov W E F Chilton and ex secretary W A MacCorkie praise Peruna as a tonic and remedy for catarrh. Letters from actors and businessmen cite relief from chronic headaches nervous strain and fatigue, claiming strong health benefits and improved spirits.
A garbled 19th century advertisement asserts praise for Poruna and Merena as cures for catarrh and stomach issues. Letters from executives and a congressman claim relief and urge continued use, noting longstanding health problems improved by the remedies.
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