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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondence advises readers to address all complaints about regular delivery and vise news items to Roberts & Reynolds, news agents, as the Tribune in Carbondale is handled by J. M. Forbes.
Andrew Burnett aged 19 escaped serious harm after attempting to board a moving train on the gravity railway near Tinklyn street school. Wet rails caused wheels to slip and he was dragged briefly before being freed with a bad cut on the right leg and taken to Thomas Kennedy’s home.
The individual sustained only slight bruises from the fall and expects to be around again in a short time. No lasting injuries were reported and recovery is anticipated quickly.
Three council sessions Tuesday night saw the upper branch approve multiple revolutions from the prior common council meeting. A joint session awarded the sewer bids for Summit avenue High and Gilbert streets, with all previous bids rejected as too high. Reynolds bid the lowest and was accepted. the session adjourned with another meeting planned. The lower house passed several measures including an order to roll back the driveway to the Culunbila horse house side of the new sidewalk before adjourning.
Four wrecks occurred on the Delaware and Hudson line yesterday with minor damage. A Conductor Rector's train collided with cars in the yard due to wet rails but no injuries were reported. Two additional yard incidents caused little damage and at about 4 PM an electric gravity car derailed near Lincoln Avenue, eight cars dropping over an embankment after a switch was ignored. no injuries were sustained.
A large and representative audience enjoyed a fine entertainment under the guidance of the gin Ws clerch. The program unfolded smoothly with the Tribone carried out in full and each member receiving praise. Movers, Thiele, and Vetder-Sekonae impressed once again, already familiar to the admirers.
The contract for building a new housing complex has been awarded. Construction will reach twenty four stories with a water berm, matching features of the Columbia house. A parlor, reading room, and general assembly room for healing meetings will be included on the second tour.
Louis James Frederick Warde and Kolttayn Kidder headline at the Grand Opera House tomorrow night. The three famed actors are praised as the greatest interpreters of leading roles and promise a memorable presentation with Parades and a cameo by Caerer.
Community members gather to discuss the removal of a park fence and related planning. Officials present include local council members and city staff outlining safety and zoning considerations.
Secretary of the parish commissioners states the fence was built by popular subscription and only public consent should permit its removal. He argues the fence should come down now and would likely gain public support if renewed, noting only a few desire it to stay.
Mrs Ray Wage enjoyed a pleasant birthday gathering on Monday with many friends from Scranton and the area. The brief item notes several local visitors and social visits, including Rhea Rostedo visiting Thuffalo and others mentioned in passing.
Two large lots feature gowns with muslin and cambric trimming plus lace, a round yoke cambric dress, ten dozen ladies muslin chemises with cambric ruffles, and muslin skirts and drawers at special prices well below regular 39 to 75 cent levels.
The text notes visits by Mrs. Young mother of F M Young to Beranton and Frank Stanton’s brother. Mr and Mrs Charles Doty visiting at Fast Lemon. Mrs Frank Stanton visiting her mother at Beranton. Private Leroy Benjamin of the Thirteenth Regiment returning to Camp Meade after a visit here. and the Ladies Aid planning an autumn leaf supper tomorrow night in the church parlors.
Alderman officiated two inquests with Deputy Coroner Bethl presiding before a large crowd in Pittston. Medard Howell, Lehigh Valley brakeman, died after a possible assault and train collision near Mudtown. several unknown robbers are sought. Andrew Maxis was found dead at No. 11 shaft, Pennsylvania Coal. E. Whipple and Wm. Sinclair died, with Sinclair's funeral held on Wyoming Avenue. Corcoran Brothers extend thirteen inches of property into Strong's lot on North Main Street, ending a long dispute. City council fixed sewer inspector wages, debated paving defects, and discussed Curran damages and auditors’ hours. Lost In New York played at Father Mathew House. social visits noted.
Miss Bridget Swift and George Evans united in marriage at St Patrick's Church yesterday afternoon. Rev. P O Murphey performed the ceremony attended by Miss Annie Mackeral and groomsman William Mistot. The couple will reside on Susquehanna Street and were hosted at a private supper with immediate family.
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