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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1898
Page
7
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in the hands of Mr. J. M. Forbes. All complaints about irregular delivery and related issues should be addressed to Hoberts & Reynolds, news agents.
A young smooth talking man tours River street offering a Lightning Replating Solution. He demonstrates a brief bright shine on silver then claims quick results for about fifteen minutes. Posing as Hoger Bros silver agent, he sells at twenty five cents per bottle. One housekeeper bought four bottles and swears she will replating him if seen again.
A trolley car derailed shortly after 4 PM yesterday when a block placed on one rail by neighborhood youths caused the car to jump the tracks. The motorman was distracted by a nearby child and no major damage occurred though passengers were rattled. The car was replaced after about an hour with minimal traffic delay.
Spooner Comedy company staged Wobson's Choice at popular Grand prices drawing a large enthusiastic crowd. Truman Johpson Edna May and Cecil Spooner, known city favorites, delivered well received performances. A matinee is scheduled for today.
W H Ohara who won the bid for laying a new concrete walk around the city building and removing the old one and placing it on River street has written to Mayor ONeill saying he bid too low and wants the contract cancelled. A special council meeting will be held tonight to act on the matter.
George A. Honey, a well known young man, died Monday night at 7 40. He had been ill for three weeks and is survived by his father and mother Mr and Mrs James Honey and a sister Carrie. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon with interment in Brookside cemetery.
The Women’s Christian Temperance union opened the convention in the city at the First Presbyterian Church yesterday morning with the election of officers. The hall was decorated with flowers for the occasion. The session continued yesterday afternoon and evening.
A fragmented report notes that no disruption in public import activity occurred amid ongoing events. Officials indicated stable supply chains and continued operations without notable interruptions or delays.
A prominent group of young men organizes a new social club with several members enrolled. Suitable quarters will be secured and it is expected the club will be fully organized before cold weather.
The annual meeting of the Allington Baptist Church association is in session at Clifford today with many local attendees signaling their intention to attend.
P H Murray was in Binghamton yesterday. Cuerdon Pendleton has disposed of his Wayne street home and will move to Connecticut. W G Hathaway and Sheffield Male have returned from a touring trip in Sullivan county. Miss Ruth Snelling of Melinonany is visiting Miss Jennie Seeley on Wayne street. Mrs Chauncey Rosengrant of Wyoming visits her daughter Mrs S J Robb on Archbald street. George Crussidy of Scranton called on friends here last evening. Fred Haverly spent yesterday in Beranton. Frank Histed spent yesterday in Wayne county. F P Brown is in Binghamton New York. Mrs Joseph Missett and daughter Margaret have returned from Philadelphia. A Pascoe and family arrived time from Ocean Grove yesterday.
Avoca reports the Luverne County Pair association plans West Pittston events on September 20 22 and 24. Shareholders include town notables Mrs M J Dorley and family. Other items note moves marriages and local incidents including James L McHale wedding to Mrs Sulla Jordan, Emma Osborne to Aloise Fitterer, Patrick Farrell injury, and Mrs Mary Duffy burial.
A Welsh Congregational church concert in Feltsville on September 11 features a star lineup including the Watkins family and Rev. Fh. H. Butland with tickets at twenty five cents. A Monday fire drill near the silk mill tested a fire plug with a water jet reaching fifty feet. The Willing Workers festival opens tomorrow. Miss Mary A. Lewis returns home from Nicholson. Knights of Pythias meet in Treese's hall. several social events and local visits are noted throughout the town. A blaze damaged adjacent buildings, with Johnson’s home and store affected and Mrs. Johnson and children rescued. The Patrick Connors funeral is set for this afternoon, and polling shifts in the Third ward move to Mrs. Jane Baker’s house.
About two o clock yesterday morning the Mayfield fire alarm sounded but low steam made few hear it. William Walker hose company delayed by a broken water reel fought the blaze in the office and pool room of JP John McCafferty near the Lackawanna river bridge. Thomas Kurts of the Jermyn Crystals was crushed while helping unload the Walker hose.
Dr Redwell reports a dramatic relief and lasting cure of chronic dyspepsia after a single thirty cent test with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. He cites rapid improvement, weight gain, and complete safety across patients, noting the remedy is vegetable based and sold nationwide for fifty cents.
Mrs Fannie Millard returns home from Moscow after a visit with her son. Funeral held for John White’s little daughter. interment in Marcy cemetery. Mr and Mrs H L Edgar visited Wilkes-Barre. Mrs Merridue of Moscow visited Mrs William Tinklepaugh. Ladies Home Missionary society to meet at Mrs Charles Brolmyer. Miss Daisy Harrison visited her aunt Mrs J L Santee. Mr L Brodhead resumes studies in Bloomsburg. Mr Davis, Wyoming seminary student, preached at brick M E church and Old Forge church. Mr and Mrs John Carey visiting friends at Jermyn. Last week John Wood’s drug store broken into. twenty bushels potatoes stolen from Earley’s patch. Ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills claiming health benefits.
Hyde Park couple Mr and Mrs Ben Relph visited relatives here last Sunday. Dunmore pair Mr and Mrs William Luts stayed with Mr and Mrs Martin Bold. Leighton family returned to Binghamton after summer visits with Mrs Andrew Bedford. Rev John Cavanaugh to attend Free Methodists meeting at South Canaan this week. A large turnout expected for Abington Baptist association at Clifford tomorrow. George Bailey of Company H Thirteenth Regiment P V 1 departs after a 30 day furlough to rejoin his unit. Milealas of Factoryville visited Dr J P Coult over Sunday. Residents at Far- continued.
Over the past two weeks many residents including Mr C H Relph Mrs Fred Godfrey Prof DD A Stone and wives of Scranton along with Mrs Will Capode of Bloomaburg Pa Mrs Chloe McAlpine Factoryville Miss Belle Gibbs Fleetville Pa Mr and Mrs 8 KE Wayland and Mrs Landy of Scranton Mr Joseph Mott and family return to Scranton Mrs C A Mumford and Emily return to New York City Mr B F E Parker nears completion of new house W A Sanford ill Bertha Bold visiting relatives in Scranton Reynolds Bedford guest of Sterling Bedford Fred Warnke Philip Rinsland and Louis Weber prominent barbers from Beranton visit Maitland park at Maitland fair the fall and winter clothing samples arrive at Martin Bold next to post office with invitation to view.
Robert Williams of Hickory Street suffered a badly squeezed arm when two cars bumped at the Sturgess shaft last Saturday. J F P Hoyt, Lackawanna Coal Co store manager, is on a business trip to New York. Rev H C Simpkins will preach next Sunday evening in memory of E S Helsted of the church choir and Keystone quartet. Mrs Henry Chapman visits relatives at Wilkes-Barre. Funeral services for the late William Simmons were held at the Methodist church with Rev S C Simpkins, aged 40, survived by wife and family. Lieut James G Stevens post pallbearers. interment at Prospect cemetery.
Colonel W. A. Btone of Pittsburg notes that more than half of the state's eleven million annual revenue funds common schools and hospitals, with less than two million for strictly state needs. He asserts Pennsylvania had a clean record in revenue distribution under Republicans, saving taxpayers through school funding.
A voice argues that state policies compel farmers and workers to pay school taxes while corporations are pressured to do so, challenging the notion that Republicans favor corporations and suggesting farmers, laborers, and craftsmen are the party's favored groups under recent legislation.
Two girls in fashionable outfits gossip about a local man’s car and attire. The girl in the pink shirt waist notes his turnout is handsome and costly while the other girl in a four inch collar calls it a “ple wagon.” They exchange amused barbs about style and status.
Bank publishes special attention to business and personal accounts with liberal accommodations tied to balances. Three percent interest is allowed on interest deposits.
WM. CONNELL president Henry Belin Jr. vice president and William H. L. Peck cashier are listed with the banks vault protected by Holmes Electric Protective System.
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