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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1898
Page
2
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in the hands of J. M. Forbes. All complaints about irregular delivery or other news items should be addressed to Roberta Reynolds and Rey Reynolds, new agents.
The Pioneer Father Mathew society marked its thirtieth anniversary with Rt Rev Bishop Hoban delivering an eloquent address at Bt Rose's church. A crowded audience heard the discourse praising total abstinence, noted its inspirational quality, and recalled long-standing community efforts by the society and local groups.
Thomas Lester, famed pedestrian of Burquehanna County and long-time local figure, at eighty three still sharp and healthy though hearing is slightly defective. He claims any man his age can walk him from here to Scranton and back, a challenge few have accepted due to his renown in the sport.
The remains of James H. Byrne were entered Saturday in St. Rose's cemetery. A high mass of requies was celebrated in St. Rose's church. The Independent Order of Heptasophs attended in a body. Many people from out of town attended the services. Floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.
An announcement lists Miss Mary Campbell of Brooklyn Street and Michael Moran of Pike Street marrying in S J Rose’s Church on Wednesday at three o’clock. The couple are well known and many friends send congratulations.
Messrs Michael Mooney James Neal Frank Histed William Loftur and Marence Morgan arrived in the city from Camp Meade Saturday morning. They are members of the Thirteenth regiment and are home on a ten days furlough. The men are busy shaking hands with friends who are glad to see them.
M A Reynolds of this city was the successful bidder to erect a borough building in Forestity. Reynolds bid five dollars less than the next highest bidder, but a technicality prompted the council to reconsider the bid at this evening's meeting.
The Spooners Edna May and Cecil open an engagement with Pearl of Savoy in this city tonight. They have long been popular here and this visit is anticipated. matinees start tomorrow with afternoon shows.
The school board and city councils will hold a joint session this evening to receive the fire alarm bids report from the joint committee on fire heat and water. The Tribune will report the meeting in tomorrow's issue.
Local and personal item notes Prof Haydn Evans of Scranton will again reside in the city where he once served as a pest dent. He has many friends who will support his move and he will take a house on Vaurel. Dr and Mrs Mimatuan recently visiting the southern part of the state returned home Saturday. Edith Bryson and Helena Couch spent yesterday in Scranton. Mary and Elisabeth Moran of Brooklyn are guests of Miss Ella Malone. Charles Humphrey attended the fair at Wallaville last week. William Matthews, guest of C P Halleck, returned to Pitts ton Saturday. A R Jones of the Leader staff returned from New York City. Mrs A Miller spent Saturday with Jermyn friends. Mrs Andrew Ott of Port Jervis, visiting her mother Mrs Huttinger, returned home Saturday. Mary Nealon of Pike street returned from South Canaan with Sarah Walch staying a few days. Rev T E Jepson returned from Utica New York Saturday. Frank Quinn returned to Niagara University to resume studies.
Miss Alice Buckingham came home to Scranton on Thursday after a week visiting friends here. Rev. A. Spalding attends Hagleton to deliver a workers address today. The captain and lieutenant of the American Volunteers at Wilkes-Barre plan to speak at the Baptist church this evening.
Mrs J W Knedler returns from Alburtis after a three week visit. The borough school opens with good attendance under favorable auspices. Lena Jenkins leaves for Kingston to enroll at Wyoming Seminary. Hon and Mrs John Farr attend Miss Levy’s New York wedding. Miss Edna Buckingham of Scranton visits. Social gathering at Byron Buckinghams well attended despite rain. Ralph J Williams and David Gardner visit. Colonel A G Schoonmaker attends Masonic Veteran meeting, founder and first president. Ladies Aid society set for Thursday at Mrs Christy’s. Richard Kearney to wed Miss Bessie Watson at St Catherine’s Moscow with Rev Waterhoffer officiating. Mamie Hannon of Hoenryville bridesmaid. William Cummings best man. The Kearneys to reside in town with many friends.
Invincitee commandery No 242 Knights of Malta held a Friday meeting in Reese's hall with 14,000 members across 112 commanderies and 32 counties noting prosperity. Officers installed include Sir Thomas G Francis as Commander and Sir James J Thomas as captain general. A class of 50 to be initiated and St John’s Day celebrations in over 40 places marked the event. Private David Williams of Company F, Thirteenth Regiment visited Taylor yesterday.
Enter his horses in the lanch in that Place this week. John Moore of West Mountain was the guest of relatives in this place yesterday. Mrs. Davis of Westmoreland is visiting friends here. M. J. Gillivary has returned home from Tunkhannock after a few days stay. Taylorville lodge No 668 Improved Order of Red Men initiated two candidates at Saturday evening meeting. Jessie Lewis of Bellevue was a Taylor visitor yesterday.
National League action list shows Louisville defeating Cincinnati and New York, Washington beating Chicago, and St. Louis topping Chicago in a second game. Eastern League results include Montreal defeating Truffato 19 to 2.
The Crescents of Pine Brook seek a baseball game with any team in Laverne County to be played on their grounds. Address challenges to M. S. Kelleher, Captain, 94 Capuuse Avenue.
The Whit Ia road company presents a revival of Donnelly and O’Hrant's Natural Gee at the Lyceum with Fid wort Chard leading. The cast includes Edward Garvie Frank O'Shea Gus Hennessey John Connolly and Miss Mollie Thompson among others. At the Academy of Music the Kennedy players show another week at Griswold Opera House with nightly performances and matinees.
Mrs James Adams of Syracuse New York reports ten years of heart disease fluttering spells and dropsy eased by Dr Agnew’s Cure for the Heart One dose gave relief and one bottle cured the dropsy and the heart Sold by Mat thew Bros and W T Clark.
The New York stock market rose at the open on September 10 as American prices in London advanced. Heavy offerings and continuing liquidation from loan calls influenced the session, with brokerage rooms noting price movement amid cautious trading and unsettled credit.
Classified notices announcing various sales and rentals including a first class livery trade a team of black horses a piano disposable medicines a power timer a room house for rent and a foundry and plow works for sale or rent with contact details and locations in West Wyoming Pennsylvania and nearby towns.
Rental ads for rooms at the Aldine 44 Adams avenue and a long column of help wanted and task requests. Listings include board by the ward, clerical and domestic work, drivers, bookkeepers, and office clerks plus several named doctors and lawyers offering services and offices in Scranton Pa.
Wholesale prices for corn, oats, and mixed grades show steady to firmer trends. Butter, cheese, and refined sugars hold firm with modest gains. live poultry and dressed poultry remain steady. Flour and grain shipments include 27 000 bushels wheat 2 5000 corn 19 000 oats.
New York reports dull flour and quiet spot wheat with No 2 red and No 1 hard Duluth afloat. Options opened steady then closed weak, with May and December futures mixed. Corn quiet with No 2 around 16 e afloat. options dull and easy. Butter and cheese show varied factory goods. petroleum prices remain dull.
Northwestern wheat receipts overwhelmed buyers as prices slipped with September and December futures closing lower. Cash grains held steady for flour and wheat with modest gains in some spots. Receipts totals show large carryovers in flour and grain demand at major markets.
In Chicago on Sept 1 there was very weak demand for fresh cattle arrivals. Prices were largely unchanged though some categories show slight declines. Notable entries include steers Mahne medium at 8.000176 and calves around 0.00700, with Western fed cattle and feeder listings present.
A compiled list from Scranton area shows Elk Café at 13 and 11 Franklin Avenue offering European plan rates under P Zeigler hostelry. SCRANTON HOUSE near D L&W depot run by Victor Koch. midwife Mrs Gable at 181k Washburn Street. G R Clark & Co seed and nursery at 146 Washington and 10 North Main avenues. School of the Lackawanna advertises prep courses. Kurttel's Wire Screens rear 511 Lackawanna Avenue.
The report records mixed demand for hogs and sheep with steers and fat muttons steady. Slaughterhouse consignments dominate sheep arrivals while hog receipts show modest numbers and the market for Western lambs remains unchanged.
East Liberty pa September market report notes active demand for pigs with varied prices. Beef and veal items listed include prime and common lots, with quotes around 1.60 to 6.14 per unit and several labor and grade descriptors.
Time table for Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division listing routes to Pittston Wilkes-Barre New York Philadelphia Allentown Bethlehem Easton and Baltimore with through car and express options from New York to various destinations and return times. It notes connections to ferries elevated railways and cable cars and lists general agents H P Baldwin and H Olhausen.
Schedule notes list departure times for trains to New York Delaware Lackawanna and Western lines with connections to Euston Trenton Philadelphia Buffalo Utica Ithaca Northumberland and Kingston. Includes express and accommodation services, Pullman cars, and recommended consult for pocket timetables.
Sunday July 6 trains depart Scranton with early morning departures from Carbondale and connections to Albany Boston Montreal and New York. Arrivals include times from Carbondale and Wilkes Barre with frequent daytime services and evening options. Lower rates to all United States and Canada points offered by the railroad company of Scranton Pennsylvania.
The notice lists Lehigh Valley routes with connections to Philadelphia New York and other hubs. It names Black Diamond Express trains to Wilkes-Barre Pottsville Hazleton and Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva Rochester and Chicago with specific departure times and via D and WB lines. Parlor cars on all trains serve major cities including New York Philadelphia Buffalo and cities along the route.
In Effect June 26 1808 Leave Scranton via Erie R W at 1 m 228 p m for Lake Ariel and other points. From Scranton depart 10 ps five at Scranton to Lake Ariel. From Lake Ariel trains depart 7 44 a m and 815 a m with Sundays to Lake Ariel. Schedule notes include times to Scranton and Lake Ariel with various connections.
Fragmentary report notes OU City and Bapt. with credit balances and a single bid. Mentions shipments totaling 6 70 barrels and a noted Hun sot report.
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