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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1898
Page
8
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Camp Meade Pennsylvania on October 20 reports the Thirteenth Regiment recovering after a brutal journey to Philadelphia for the Peace Jubilee. Only six or seven minor illnesses are noted despite rough conditions and poor quarters.
The article reports on plans to abandon gravity rail and canal links and questions the viability of a connected road from Tenesetine to Carbondale. It notes potential job losses, shifts in coal shipping, and the broader impact on Honesdale, Carbondale, and nearby industries as the Delaware and Hudson system shifts to new loading methods.
Rev. F W Whippen in University church defended universalism noting many cling to annihilation but arguing Christ teaches mercy. He traces universal salvation to early church, cites Clement of Alexandria and others, and asserts evolution differs from Christian doctrine. He warns against dodging destiny talks.
A recurrent display in the Suit Department showcases a permanent yet changing selection of gowns suits coats and wraps with emphasis on duality for price. The store promotes superior quality over price and claims the best jacket for ten dollars and the best costume for thirty dollars as its core selling plan.
A brief item describes a fashionable women’s overgarment, the Montagnac coat, with cutaway front, vented skirts, velvet collar, quilted satin lining, and lavish details. It notes the style targets modern tastes and contrasts price at $27.00, appealing to shoppers seeking tailored elegance.
Years ago home made skirts were true economy and now they seem extravagant. The article notes tailor made Neunces with ribbon and gimp trimming, offering a separate skirt suitable for occasions where a street gown would be out of place.
A Bennett Pennsylvania man recalls his six year old son suffering measles with prolonged symptoms including blotches and loss of appetite. After trouble guiding recovery, the family used Hood’s Sarsaparilla for three bottles and reports complete cure. Hood’s Pills advertised as gentle, non gripe remedy provided.
The first troops from Middletown Pennsylvania depart for a new camp of the Second Corps at Alieista Georgia. Engine companies go first tomorrow morning followed by the signal corps and wagon train. Detachments from three divisions will depart Tuesday for Summerville Greenville and Columbia to ready division camps.
Private James Dwyer of Company BR Thirteenth regiment died Wednesday night at Lackawanna hospital. His funeral Saturday morning from his mother's home featured a nine forty high mass at Holy Cross Church, with military details bearing flowers and giving the salute. Interment was in Cathedral Cemetery.
Minooka lost 6 to 0 to the Normal School eleven on their visit to town in a strong defensive contest. The visitors impressed the crowd despite their first appearance, with the home squad aided by a guest from the high university. Mrs. James Hart of Sayre Pa. visits her brother Thomas Burke on Main Street. Lackawanna township schools will close this week for teachers to attend the county institute in Scranton. William Thomas and son Harry return from a brief stay in Philadelphia.
In The Tribune October 18 a letter from Mat thew Carroll of South Dakota asks for information on the relatives of John Weir. Yesterday Postmaster Ripple received a letter from Mrs A Wynne of 141 North PortHint avenue Brooklyn NY stating she believes the John Weir named is her brother, missing for years, and requests to be connected with the author of the Tribune communication.
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