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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondence for The Tribune is now with M. Forbes. Readers should address complaints about irregular delivery and news items to Roberts & Reynolds, news agents.
The funeral of the late LE Whipple was held yesterday morning from Purple's morgue with short services conducted by Rev. T BE Sov. Whipple, once an influential citizen, was laid to rest as many friends followed to Maplewon. Pallbearers were 2. B. Clark, C. T. Meaker, D. W. Humphrey, George W. Reynolds, Alva Daley and J. Borat.
Messrs. Hiair and Kennedy report the theft of numerous lanterns used to warn pedestrians and drivers of dangerous places. Contractors have missed several lanterns nightly, but no clues exist yet to identify the culprits. police will continue efforts and thieves will be brought to justice if captured.
The James Kidder Warde company stages Julius Caesar this evening with a strong supporting cast and ample scenery. A large audience is expected and several tickets were reserved at Reynolds' drug store for the performance.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Colonel W. A. Stone is due in this city on November 1 after travel from Honesdale to Scranton. He will address crowds in Honesdale that evening and in Scranton the next night, weather permitting. An open air address is planned for the afternoon of the first.
The young Wiles of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Reynolds on Saturday afternoon from 210 4 o'clock. Privates Scurry and Chamnan on furloughs and Ticker Agent Moon spent yesterday in Wayne county. James Henry of Camp Hamilton Kentucky visits his parents. Miss Nellie Cooke of Berantiun visits South Side friends. Mrs. James Henry and son Vinnewat visit relatives on Powderly street. A H Crane spent yesterday with Scranton friends. Wallace Munro of Lewis Morrisen company was in the city. Miss Grace Gorman of New York has been the guest of friends.
In Metropolie yesterday, H P Johns of Forest City visited friends. Annie Klergan of Maple City visits sister Mrs William Brown on Birkett Street. Mrs A Faulkner of Scranton visited friends. T Dickinson was in Feranton on business. Adam Reinhart of Taylor Wave returned home after paying calls. Edward Vielaborne of New York stayed with J J Gorman. Herman Friedman of New York City called on friends. Methodist church ladies cancel harvest supper. William Lowenbere and daughter Pearl of Philadelphia stay with S S Sanger on South Main Street. P Hennigan of Chicago visiting friends. Teresa Hadging returned after visiting Scranton friends. Haggerty of Providence visiting relatives. Harry Van Vorat and family moved from city to Scranton. Joseph McCann of Rhode Island's Second Infantry leaves to join unit for Porto Rico. B Miers of Berinton guests of S Singer. William Myers able to be out after illness. John Gibbs of Park Street confined at home. Margaret Hiley moved from Emergency Hospital to home.
Wednesday morning storm toppled a Prohibition pole opposite Jason Harris' building. John Gidcooley serves jury duty in Wilkes-Barre this week. A social will be held in Sarefield hall this evening. Mick Henrietta Deeble of Carbondale visits friends in town. The hovel echeose will close this week to allow county institute teachers to attend. The marriage of Missignes Fitz Simmons and James McDermott occurred at St Marys church with many friends present. The bride wore a blue musqueto cloth gown and blue hat with flames, carrying bridal robes. Mrs Margaret Titus wore a similar dress. The groom was supported by Edward Reiley. They will live on Cinove street in a prettily furnished home. Mahimasterline's funeral was held yesterday with many attendees. interment at Marey cemetery. Gojonta lodge attended. Cornell of Beranton visited Herbert Jones. The John Brown v Avoon borough case was postponed to today. John Crouse, a Polish laborer at Langcliffe colliery, was seriously injured by rock fall Wednesday afternoon and taken to Mercy Keenital. Misses Alice and Sadie Campbell.
Advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a digestion aid not reliant on faith. It claims the tablets contain digestion elements to break down food and improve blood and nerves, with dosage tips and a 60 cent price, plus mail order from the Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. O'Brien visited Carbondale yesterday. Mise Annie Goodwin and sister Miriam visited friends in Archbald.
A large audience enjoyed the cantata Our Flag under the First Welsh Baptist church, with a cast listed in this department. The piece repeats this evening with another promising turnout. Also notes on lodge events and local visits.
Listing notes woolen knee pants in dark colors with taped seams and strong waistbands for ages 3 to 16. Indicates sizing 43c and value as a secure clothing option for children.
Townsfolk and visitors are listed in a busy column of notes. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gangner Miss Polly Davis and Miss Mattle Powell with Hyde Park and Lackawanna ties. Community events mention a Knights of Malta meeting and a Calvary Baptist rehearsal canceled due to Our Flag.
Mrs C A Walker of Port Jervis has returned home after visiting her son W H Walker. A venison supper raised 53 dollars to be shared by three Blakely churches for their pastors. Blakely residents are invited to a mass meeting at Wilson Fire company hall to organize a permanent board of trade. Frank Woodweid of Clark’s Summit visits the Taylor family, as Reeve and Rennie of Carbondale plan a grand social event.
A man in a soldier’s uniform, who claimed to be a New York volunteer, was arrested by Officer Hastings for drunkenness near the Delaware and Hudson trucks. He refused to name himself and was placed in the borough lockup. Miss Lizzie Farrell returned from Pittston. Andrew Engles, a No. 2 mine laborer, was injured when struck by a moving car yesterday morning. one leg broken, treated at home then Lackawanna hospital.
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