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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1897
Page
10
Lackawanna County Carbondale readers are asked to note that investments orders for job work and items for publication left at Shannon & Co newsreelers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Offices open from 9 am to 10 pm.
Rev T F Coffey joined Misa Oneida Carter of Pike Street and Frank A Pronatt of Buffalo NY in a Wednesday ceremony at St Roser church. Miss Catherine Walsh attended the bride as Andrew Walsh served as best man. The couple will reside in Buffalo after Pronatt completes medical studies.
Services were held at St Mase church Wednesday afternoon for James Kilken. The Ardent Order of Hibernians Division WV attended in a body though he was not a member. Pallbearers from the society included Michael McDonald Michael Finneran Henry Louis William Purcell John Casey James Bagley Michael Purcell and Michael Walsh. After the funeral the society adopted resolutions of respect and esteem in view of their brother's removal.
Wineroney hospital directors held a Wednesday evening meeting. H Frank & Ben won the painting bid at 780 dollars, Matthews & Frank bid 400, A W Hick 517. The roof printing is excluded. Directors note finances require revenue measures and approve a district wide popular subscription.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Meth Church held their annual meeting at the parsonage on Wednesday midday. About seventy five members attended and around 500 was reported as funds from the books. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: President Mrs. LD Humphrey, Vice President Mrs. Ro Powell, Secretary Mrs. Pierce Butlers, Treasurer Mrs. Daniel Scurry.
Republican candidate Robathan of Scranton addressed a large crowd of veterans at Wapdyke hall Fell township on Wednesday evening. He spoke on political questions of local and national interest for about an hour. Jose Willow was chairman and Dike gyutt Bherim Ferber of Scranton attended.
Next Saturday visitors from the grand lodge will attend a reception at Shield of Honor lodge with A M McGregor T H Nason and Dr Finch in attendance. Several residents travel to New York and Kingston while others host visitors or recover from injuries. The Florence Mission circle meets at Trinity church and various locals attend social gatherings and events through the week.
Unclear OCR fragment notes an event at a residence on Brook lyn street. No further details on people, organization, date, or outcome are readable.
Report of strong Republican momentum ahead of Tuesday’s vote with party unity urged to secure supremacy over Democrats in Lackawanna. No individual candidate singled out as victory nears.
Funeral services for Mrs. Giles at her home with interment at Shady Side cemetery. Pallbearers listed. John B. Crelihe of Wesleyan visiting family. Democratic rally attendees include Merri Held McAnally Shean and Royle. Marriage of Enelishy and Hannah Stanton at Sacred Heart Church. Various local notices on health, devotion at St Pauls, and residents’ visits and moves.
A wedding took place yesterday morning at 10:70 clock in the Primitive Methodist church at Archhard. Miss Lien, son of Mr and Mrs Van Prestwood, wed Mr Tent Pree wool with a reception to follow at the bride’s home. The couple left for a week’s tour to Philadelphia and other large cities. Several local residents were noted in attendance and neighbors extended best wishes.
The article notes a European rye crop shortage driving demand abroad and for American rye for both bread and whiskey. It cites estimates of 20,000,000 bushels and rising exports, with Germany Hungary Sweden France Russia and the United States as key players, and discusses price movements and per capita wheat vs rye consumption.
A retired banker explains bluffing during a bank run in a Colorado town that became a city. Rival bankers delay payments at one window while signaling solvency to delay panic, while the narrator prepares a stronger cash reserve to withstand the crowd.
An asset holder describes using crowd manipulation and staged payments to calm a bank run. He admits placing money with friends to mingle with the mob and then withdraws to recover deposits, claiming he reversed the run and increased deposits by six o'clock.
A Paris exhibit describes the incubator device with a glass front, self regulating thermometer, and constant heat to nurture newborns. Nurses monitor temperature and feed infants four times daily in a controlled 25 degree environment. dozens of babies have benefited from the invention since its 19th century origins and philanthropic support.
A dated critique argues that self-slaughter acts spread through social contagion and media coverage. It cites Paris and other capitals, noting journalists amplify personal crisis reports and that modern physiology and culture fuel despair. The piece laments sensational reporting and warns of a widening social evil.
A survey of authors and the many pen names they used, from Mrs Hungerford to Ouida and beyond. It notes how prominent writers adopted masculine or altered identities, the rise of married names, and examples like Anthony Hope Hawking and Myra Jersey, with commentary on pronouns and recognition.
An OCR fragment argues for free trade and silver, urging support for Seliadt and McKinnley era policies. It frames Bryan supporters as adversaries and calls for work, voting, and prosperity, using misspelled names and partisan language.
In a humorous London scene a doctor mocks a reluctant patient after a correct guess on a riddle. The doctor exclaims Lord Balaam in surprise, highlighting the tense exchange and curious mood of the incident.
Rail timetable for Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division with stations in New York and Newark. It lists daily and Sunday departures to Pittston Wilkes-Barre Allentown Bethlehem Philadelphia Atlantic City Long Branch and other points, with times from New York Jersey City and Philadelphia Terminal. Officials H F Baldwin J J Olhausen oversee operations and through tickets to all points are offered at the lowest rates on application.
Trains leave Beranton Monday June 21 1897 with departures to New York and eastward points and westward routes to Philadelphia Trenton and the South Express and local trains run at multiple times connecting at Hurale Northumberland and Northumberland for Williamsport Harrietts Willamsport and Willlameport Binghamton Elmira and Buffalo service includes Pullman coaches for express trains and detailed ticketing at the depot under M N Smith District Passenger Agent.
In effect on September 19, 1807, trains depart Boranton for New York and intermediate Erie railroad points, detailing the schedule for the line serving Erie and Wyoming valleys.
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces extensive 1897 schedules from Scranton to Philadelphia New York and coal region points. Trains run via DL J and WE routes with multiple departures at 6 00 a m and afternoon services to White Haven Hazleton Pottsville and intermediate stations. Express and limited trains include the Muck Diamond Express with Pullman parlor cars between WilkesBarre and New York Philadelphia. Officials include Rollin H Williams and A J Warner with office at 60 Lackawanna Avenue Beranton.
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