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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1898
Page
10
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in the hands of Mr. J. M. Forbes. All complaints about irregular delivery should be addressed to Roberts & Pay, local agents for the newspaper.
Miss Madeline Gertrude Harding married Charles William Perkins in Trinity Church with Rev. John B. Harding and Rev. W. A. Sawyer officiating. The ceremony featured Mozart orchestra, bridal party, decorative proscriptions, and a reception at the Broncon home. After a wedding tour through Boston Chicago Detroit and Cleveland they will reside in Philadelphia.
Miss Anna Burke daughter of Mr and Mrs Burke wed Dr John A Kelly yesterday morning at St Rose church Rev J Griffin officiated at 845 o clock The ceremony drew a crowded church with guests witnessing the knot Maid of honor Miss Mary Burke wore grey benentine covert cloth and carried pink roses Bride wore brown kersey dress and cream roses Jamies J O Nes served as freeman The bridal march Tanhauser was played before vows Lohengrin bridal chorus followed The couple plan an extended wedding tour to southern cities A reception for immediate friends was held at the groom s home on North Main Street Gifts and congratulations poured in
The funeral for the late Joseph Wessey proceeded from Fallbrook Street to St. Rose's Church for a high mass. Rev. W A Nealon officiated as a large cortege, including Knights of Father Mathew Ancient Order of Hibernians and Independent Order of Hephasophha members. Pallbearers included John Brown James Marto Andrew Pidgeon Michael Surdival James Surdival Michael McCann John Owens Patrick Duffy and T F Collins. Many out of town mourners attended. burial followed at St. Rose's Cemetery.
Mrs C Mellon entertained many ladies at ten o clock for guests Mrs Guire of New York City and others including Mesdames Baker Simpson Scurry Pascoe Hathaway and Miss Gravis. The Hendrick Missionary society plans a musicale and supper at Mrs G M Patterson s home this evening. Privates Chapman and Scurry, after seven days in this city, returned to Camp Meade. Dr H C Wheeler drills the club in minstrel skills ahead of performances. John H Orchard attended Pittston Store board meeting. John J Moran will soon depart for Colorado Springs for the winter. Lewis Morrison to give a farewell at the Opera house Thursday night featuring Faust. Chauncey Juiter in Philadelphia for civil service exam. Miss Lorretta Coleman visiting Pittston friends. Miss Grace Smith visiting Philadelphia. Mrs I J Brown of Forest City in the city. Miss Sarah Carr Ensign of Newark NJ visiting relatives. Miss Minnie Kyle of Pittston visiting Miss Flora Harrison. Walter Meagley returned to Hinghamton after visiting here.
Community events report a Welsh Congregational church fair at Weber's rank next month with door prizes and a grand supper. Taylorville lodge No 462 Knights of Pythias hosts a smoker in Reese's hall tonight with a strong program and attendees from Dunmore lodge and Scranton organization.
Miss Marie Gerrity of New York returns home from visit with Mr and Mrs Thomas Hart of Main street. Louis Cramer abandons green market on Main avenue and moves into Jake Hillers house on Bacon street. Benjamin Morgan at home in Milgfield. Misses Anna Grady and Lothe Williams of Marfeld return from Scranton visit. Mandane Rymer attends wedding of Miss Gertrude Harding and Mr Charles Perking at Carbondale. George Lower of Avoca visiting sister Mrs Charles Davica. Revival services continue at M B H church with Rev A Benjamin. Joseph Wilton to assist with gospel wagon. Mr and Mrs Samuel Penny host turkey supper for Mrs Penny’s birthday. Mrs Julia Wilde of Fourth Street dies after illness. aged 37, survived by one son. Jermyn people to attend Jones Long’s Son Food Show in Horanton.
An old advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a radical cure for all forms of indigestion. It claims quick digestion restoration, strengthens the stomach, and improves appetite. Product sold by druggists at 60 cents. prepared by Stuart Chemical Co. Marshall Michigan. Free book offered.
Guests of Mr. C Van Buskirk include N and Mr Ira Rosenkrans of Wilkes-Barre. Dr W H Newman, suffering sciatic rheumatism, cannot walk without crutches. George Hive of West Pittston visited Mr and Mrs John Mice. James White improves home with rooms veranda repainting interior and exterior. Mr Van Buskirk and daughter Mrs J C Cobb drove to Elmdale on Monday.
Citizens gather at Wilson Fire company hall to organize a board of trade with officers elected including President B. La Craig and Secretary F. E. Swingle. Mott pledges land and advertising for relocations, while boroughs eye electric lighting for factories and strong rail and water access attract manufacturers. Local visits and notable postings cap the eventful meeting.
A quotation explains choosing medicines by Dr. Inclination, Dr. Experience, and Dr. Reason. For a bad cold, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended as pleasant and safe, effective, and scientifically prepared to relieve lungs and restore health. Matthews Bros. distributes it wholesale and retail.
BALD MOUNT as Wagstaff from Scranton was in the village on business last week. Migs May Whitlock attends the Musical alliance now a seaman at Pac toryville. The Presbyterians repair the parsonage for the reception of a new pastor, Mr J Hive Rosenkrans from Rochea.
The article describes various trees with unique products such as edible sap resembling sugar and butter, waxy secretions, and milk like sap. It contrasts these with a tropic man eating plant with a short trunk and barbed spines, likened to Venus flytrap.
Public sale by vendue on November 18 in Scranton lists multiple properties in Fell Township Winton Borough and Scranton. Parcels include lots on Warren Lot and Delaware Avenue with houses, outbuildings, and mineral reservations. bids secured by fractions of ownership in several parcels.
Legal notices describe multiple parcels in Lackawanna County including plots in Scranton and Beranton with detailed boundary lines. One conveyance preserves coal and minerals to the Pennsylvania Coal Company while other cases list debts, judgments, and property bounds in Old Forge and Hyde Park.
Sheriff sale notices detail several parcels in Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. Properties include Hillside Coal and Iron land in Mayfield, rear portions of Lot 9 in Scranton, Park Hill Lot 67 on E Hampton Street, Summit Park Annex lots 687 and 688, Hyde Park blocks, and additional parcels in Hyde Park and Dunmore. Each listing notes boundaries, mineral reservations, dwelling structures, and the corresponding judgment and party names.
Numerous parcels and parcels of land in Lackawanna County including Scranton Beranton Throop and Smithville described by metes bounds. Properties include two story dwellings outbuildings and stores with various parcels in wards, blocks and streets. Judgments involve debts and sales to satisfy court orders.
Fifty dollars cash required when property is struck off and the balance due immediately after sale. When sold for costs, costs must be paid when struck off. All properties not complying with terms will be resold before adjournment.
Police records note Sheriff Clarence E Pryor at the Scranton office with an October timestamp. The damaged line suggests an administrative notice or appointment entry in the county records.
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