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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale edition notes delivery matters with Mr JM Forbes handling the correspondence. Readers are instructed to address complaints and news events to Robert Reynolds News Wonts at the newsroom.
Edward Healey of Upper Dondiatt street was struck by a moving train near Luke White's crossing while attempting to board a gravity coach. He suffered a leg injury requiring amputation above the knee and was taken to Emergency hospital in serious condition with hopes for recovery.
The friends of J. B. Whipple were informed of his demise at Motel Julien in Chicago where he served as proprietor. He had lived in this city for years and once managed the American house on the site of today’s Hotel American. He leaves a widow. his remains will be brought here and interred in Maplewood cemetery.
Shortly before 7 PM the No 28 fire whistle sounded the alarm for the Fourth ward. Fire companies were slow to respond and arrived well after the alarm. The blaze near Gordon avenue started as an incipient blaze.
Note warns residents outside water limits to avoid large leaf fires that could alarm the watchman at No. 28. The piece stresses caution when burning leaves and keeping fires small and controlled to prevent spreading or triggering alarms.
The International Concert Company presents a varied program at Grand Opera House on Wednesday evening to benefit Trinity Episcopal Church. Performances include Beethoven Sonata Op. 80, arias from Semiramide, Mendelssohn Souvenir de Moscow, pieces by Wagner and Godard, with Mrs Thiele, Mr Vanderveken, and Mr Thiele among the performers.
A committee of prominent members discussed raising funds for various projects during a lengthy meeting. A fall fundraiser was nearly decided, with leading business figures expressing willingness to contribute to the enterprises. Five companies were noted as well funded, highlighting the unequal financial support.
The Andrews Opera company performed Fate’s tuneful selections including Marthe before a large representative audience at the Grand Opera house. The production was well staged with skilled chorus and costuming. Mr Andrews’ new comedian held the audience spellbound throughout the performance.
Deputy Sheriff Ferber of Scranton was in the city yesterday. Private Alexander Mitchell returned to Camp Meade after a thirty day furlough and will seek an extension due to ill health. Numerous locals and visitors including Miss Elizabeth Barry Kate Drake and Mrs. Harvey Smith share recent greetings, visits, and departures around Scranton and nearby towns.
The text lists several residents including Mr and Mrs Joseph Chilton Mrs Joseph Joseph Mrs Lyman Carey Mr and Mrs Job Hawking and Mr and Mrs Thomas Booth. P P Murray has resigned from a position on the Truth, to be filled by John O Rourke.
Mrs Simon Neynolds and daughter visited Ecranton yesterday with Mrs Charles Walter Rev M J Watkins left for Harrisburg to attend the State Baptist meeting He will speak before ministers Thursday evening W C Wrighey spent the week in Philadelphia and Wet Chester Pa The Rebekah Judge No 58 F F Co F gives notice opening time is 7 o clock Tuesday evening Auction of cattle by Dr C L A Spencer near the farm on Gooursdas Ithinet offers Altheus the famous trotting stallion Sam Markus two brood mares and several filly colts Hattie Capwell's new barn replaces the one burned last summer Canton Factorville No 37 TC F meets Wednesday evening A full attendance requested Mr J T Bush improving Mr Albert Gilmore of Illinois visiting town Squire Charles Gardner and Abhitraters C FB Walters Rh C Reynolds and Harry Bidwell case Adron Phillips vs C G Matthewson triwn arbitrators awarded for defendant The Baptist church will soon receive a coat of paint The first killing frost visited the area last Monday Mrs Will Case to serve ten cent supper Wednesday afternoon for Laidles Ald society Mrs S W Capwell and three daughters of Carbondale visiting town Mrs Ruth Dickson left for Binghamton with grandson Joseph Capwell Mrs Nelson Gilmore is seriously ill at her Main Street home
Malin Casterline aged 79 died yesterday at his daughter Mrs. William Spencer’s home in Vinetreet after a brief paralysis. A pioneer resident, he moved from Northampton county about four years ago and worked as a night watchman in the Erie and Wyoming yards. Known as Old Cas, he greeted workers and leaves one daughter six stepdaughters and one stepson. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at the house with interment at Marey Cemetery.
The St James Episcopal ladies book the Schubert Quartette and Mrs Kate Crossin for a concert in Enterprise hall next Friday night October 21. A large audience is expected and only a few seats remain. Dr Davis’ drug store shows the seating diagram. Also noted is Mr Hirace Frederici visiting Edward Rolls and others in town after a mining accident at the Delaware and Hudson colliery left him injured.
Sunday mingling with families as local residents share furloughs and messages. Army staff and band members return from North Carolina as Edward Thomas resumes work after illness. Obituary for John Masters, funeral today at 2 from Main Street home. Welsh church fair committee to meet. First Congregational Church entertainment praised. crosswalk work noted at Main and Union. Numerous social visits, church events, and minor accidents fill the week’s town chatter.
Mr and Mrs W F Mott plan winter in New York city while Miss Emma Carpenter returns from Scranton. A deer shot by W F Hives is donated to three churches for a venison supper. Thieves steal canned fruit and potatoes from Henry Chagnan’s cellar. Union venison supper by Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian at Wilsons Fire company hall aims to raise church postors’ salaries.
William H Ryne and company bring Lest In New York to Father Mathew opera house tomorrow evening. The troupe has performed in England for two years with success led by Jennie Wilson as the wall. The play promises clever dramatic situations and uniform excellence. Excelsior Hose Company committee gathers subscriptions to pay off.
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