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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondence for The Tribune is now in the hands of Mr. J. M. Forbes. All complaints about delivery irregularities and news items should be addressed to Roberta and Reynolds, news agents.
Delaware and Hudson officials halted car hoisting at No 3 breaker to rework the system and moved crews to No 1, causing a single trip of eight loaded cars to fail as the trestle gave way. Cars fell twenty feet but no one was hurt. carpenters repaired damage and plans for a new trestle were discussed due to rotten woodwork.
Joseph Smith pressed a complaint before Alderman Loftus yesterday. He alleges Matthew Mattes attacked him at a carousal on Gordon Avenue. The defendant says it was rough play and Smith provoked the altercation. The case was amicably settled.
City chatter grows about a new afternoon paper, but Tribune inquiries found no verification. Rumors name several financiers and W Ed Frank, manager of the Anthracite, as possible head of the business department.
The Mogart band performed to about two hundred residents at Crystal Lake on Tuesday night. They will give another concert tonight from the Hotel American balcony where several new pieces will be rendered. Carbondale residents anticipate another sizable crowd for the evening entertainment.
The Electric Light Heat and Power company announces 24 hour service starting October 4 in Carbondale. The circular explains the move aims to meet ongoing light needs and provide uninterrupted operation for patrons.
Miss Mary Kerins, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Kerins of Brooklyn street, married James Rogan of Cottage street at St Rose church yesterday at 4 30. Rev J J Griffin officiated. bridesmaid Miss Bridget Kerins and groomsman Marcus Hart attended. wedding supper followed at the groom’s home.
The school board will meet in a special session tonight to discuss important business. The Tribune will report the proceedings in tomorrow morning's issue.
A group of young people enjoyed a straw ride to the lake and back last night with refreshments taken part in. The outing provided scenic views and a social finish as participants returned refreshed.
An advertisement urges women to treat dizziness and weakness with Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It cites doctors’ ignorance of female health, claims a home remedy is better than exams, and offers the Common Sense Medical Adviser and a bound copy of this medical library volume by mail.
A group gathered at the lake house with attendees from Binghamton including Misses Katherine Moran Mary Moran Mary C Forbes Lydia Gallagher Mary Ftul Ich Ella Birs Florence McDonald and Mesara Joseph Walker Joseph Gilhool Charles Piridgett Wil Clark and Thomas Moran.
Funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Chales Hagen were held at St Rowe church yesterday morning. The funeral was largely attended by friends of the deceased and many beautiful offerings were made. A number of people from out of town attended the services.
John Potter and Charles Cavanaugh, workers for the Delaware and Hudson, suffered injuries when a runaway car struck the one they were servicing. Potter sustained a severe scalp wound while Cavanaugh was badly squeezed and bruised, requiring extended layoff.
Dr. Fletcher operated on Charles Jordan of Fallbrook street yesterday to remove enlarged tonsils. The patient had suffered greatly and been almost deaf for some time. The procedure is reported successful and brought relief.
The Indian football team, favorites and champions of the season, reorganized last night for 5. J. Russell Jones, last year’s manager, was re elected for the coming season to lead the squad representing Carbondale on the gridiron.
Mrs Patrick Linney received a letter from her son Thomas a private in the Eighth United States Infantry stationed at Montauk Long Island He is recovering there from an attack of malarial fever and is listed in the camp routine news within the unit details
Mrs. John Spinner of Cherry Ridge visits friends in the city. J. E. Burr and family plan a Long Island coast visit. Mrs. Hathaway leaves for Preston Park to remain briefly. Miss B. J. Gilmartin of South Main calls on Scranton friends. W. O. Kellar of Wilkes-Barre visits W. F. Wolcott. Mrs. Shiffer of West Pittston visits local friends. Miss Hagley at Crystal Lake. John Reidy of Scranton calls on Joseph Carroll. Miss Jonnie Smith, after visiting Miss Harriet Jackson, returns home.
Private Daniel Tubbs will be honored Friday at 2 PM from his brother John Tubbs home on Taylor Street. The Taylor silver corner band will lead the procession as shops close in respect. Interment is at Presbyterian cemetery with multiple masonry orders attending and urging Sir Knights to join the funeral procession.
Rev. W. N. Wyeth of Philadelphia will lecture Thursday evening on Missions at Peolville Baptist Church. All are invited. Miss Ethel Fellows of West Scranton visits her cousin Miss Bessie Thompson. The Grassy Island, Delaware and
A short item notes a Hudson breaker who worked 161 days in Alrmust. Miss Sadie Stage visits friends at Salem camp grounds. Mr and Mrs George Cool and two children visit friends at Hop Bottom. The Cuban Warscape company presents a programme on American and Cuban generals and the Spanish American War for Wilson Fire Company at their hall Friday and Saturday evenings. Bert 2 and a?
The Jermyn and Mayfield boroughs will hold their regular monthly meeting tomorrow night. E N Kitchen of Great Bend visits Professor Rogers. Henry Hemelright returns from a week at Harvey's Lake. Rev C A Benjamin and family back from Lake Coma vacation. Firnest Bovard seen in town. Miss Iona Farrell of Green Ridge returns home after visiting Miss Nellie Bell. Edith Bray suffers from appendicitis and Nellie Maxwell, one year old, is threatened with the same illness.
The excerpt blends forecasts from Storma and Signa predicting religious and international convulsions, a global crime wave, economic upheaval in America, and meteorological turmoil including electrical storms, floods, and a coming comet. It notes warnings of typhoid, yellow fever, and a widening epidemic footprint, along with advice on farming and dietary cautions.
Multiple properties in Lackawanna county are auctioned in ongoing sheriff’s sales. Listings include homes on Meadow Avenue Scranton and West Market Street along with Hyde Park and Dunmore parcels. Debts range from 870 to 1,569.12 with various judgment terms and attorneys named.
Legal notices reveal several executions and sales of parcels in Archbald Mayfield Scranton Old Forge Beranton and surrounding areas. Properties include lots with houses and outbuildings bounded by Lackawanna avenues streets and rail lines. Debt amounts range from hundreds to thousands with various firms and trustees involved.
Legal notices detail seized parcels and two-story frame houses in Dalton, Wintonborough, Scranton area. Buyers must note court judgments from 1841 to 1858 and multiple creditors including Republic Savings and Loan and New Schiller Building and Loan associations.
Terms of sale require fifty dollars cash when property is struck off and the balance cash immediately after sale. When sold for costs, costs must be paid when struck off. All properties with active terms unmet will be resold before adjournment.
Clarence E Pryor sheriff of Scranton Pennsylvania issues a public notice from the sheriff s office dated August 181 in the 1800s detailing official actions and local enforcement jurisdiction.
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