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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1898
Page
7
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in the hands of Mr. J. M. Forbes. All complaints about irregular delivery should be addressed to Hobarts and Reynolds, news agents.
The Indians of Carbon Dale defeated the Dunmore Athletic Club 21 to 0 at Alumin park on Saturday afternoon. The opening game showed a lopsided contest with the locals scoring three touchdowns and a goal in the first half and one more touchdown in the second. Hodgins starred at right half back with long runs and solid tackling as the Indians reinforced as champions of Northeastern Pennsylvania and prepared for future challenges.
Yesterday at Trinity Church Rollin H Sawyer was installed by Bishop Talbot. The full day of services drew large crowds with a morning communion at 7:30, a 10:30 sermon by the bishop, and an evening 7:50 service including confirmation of several youths. The edifice was filled at each service.
Tomorrow night the Russell Brothers, famed American comedians, present a skit titled Maids to Order at the Grand Opera House. They are described as the highest paid on the stage and many reserved seats are sold at Theynolds Drug Store with a large audience expected.
The Saturday Review, edited and published by T. Munn, issued its first number last Saturday. It offers local news and advertisements from Carbondale's top merchants. Munn brings journalistic experience and aims for success. the paper is circulated free each Saturday reviewing the week's events.
A five day search continues for Herbert Brennan a young lad from South Main Avenue who left home wearing light knickerbockers a light coat and golf cap. His parents Mr and Mrs Michael Brennan appeal for any information to locate him.
The funeral of the late James H. Nelson was held yesterday afternoon at 3.50 in St. Rose church with many friends in attendance. Interment followed at St. Rose cemetery. Division No. 11 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians attended in a body.
Miss Louisa Kennedy of Washington DC spent Thursday and Friday in the city then returned home Saturday. George Hughes and Louis Redkap depart today for Boston for the Odd Fellows convention. Privates Ditchburn Histed Nealon Mooney Loftus T and C Morgan return to Camp Meade Saturday. Isaac Singer was in Rivetine City Saturday. J J Kennedy returns from New York City. Miss Olina Herring visits friends at Herrick Centre. Mesers Fred Van Gorder and Chas.
A historic health notice extols all living things containing decay germs from imperfect digestion. It claims digestion sensitivity affects blood, brain, heart, kidneys, and nerves, promoting remedies Stuart's Dyspepsin Tablets. Claiming cure for stomach trouble except stomach cancer, it invites mail-order purchase and a free booklet.
Humphrey leaves today for a New York state trip. Mrs. E Conklin and daughter Miss Grace of Omaha are guests of Mrs. C Riley on Hospital street. Mrs. E C Ely returned from Brooklyn Pa after a two week visit. Miss Kathryn Merrick of New York City returns home after a two week stay in the city. H C C Stringer left for a two week vacation visiting Philadelphia Washington and Reading. L H Hunt of Camden N J was entertained at the Kimball home yesterday. Miss Mary Honison of New Jersey visits Mr and Mrs William Shennon. Miss Mintle Dennis returns from a month's stay with relatives at Boyds Mills. License to marry issued to Michael J Walsh and Lavina Porter both of the city. Hon John Wanamaker of Philadelphia passed through en route to Honesdale.
The Rev John Warren McComb of New York City led the Presbyterian church yesterday with a forceful sermon from Psalms 128 5 And Set Me in a Large Place His self sacrificing message impressed listeners and he seeks a pastorate in the state A meeting of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association is tonight Others visited include Mr Leo Campbell of Scranton and Miss Margaret McIntyre of Moosic The parish noted several local movements and upcoming trials and meetings including Patrick Houstons murder case set for Wilkes Barre today
Lilly enjoys a two week vacation in New York and Baltimore while Paulownk Rebekah lodge No. 58 prepares to celebrate its forty seventh anniversary with an ice cream social tonight. Attorney and Mrs Holgate return from Cincinnati where they attended the G A R encampment. Mr and Mrs Watkine plan to attend the Bradford county fair next week. Stanley N. Simrell begins work at Schank shoe store.
The choicest selections at the lowest prices furnished complete with pole and fixtures.
Handsome city display features chenille and tapestry curtains with poles and fixtures. Prices range from 1.98 to 15.00 per pair or yard, with discounts on every chenille curtain and heavy Latin damask options.
Advertising item lists sale prices for table covers in tapestry and chenille from 59 to 49 cents, centre and dining styles from 5.00 down to 0.69 and 1.49, plus 10 cent Silkoline and assorted burlap designs.
Mre A B Woodward visited daughter Mre T A Purdon last week. Lauree Purdon of Tunkhannock has been a guest for several days. Mrs Elmer Rice and daughter Frances returned from Connecticut. Wallsville fair drew Dalton residents. Mrs James P Dickson hosted a dinner with Rev Chaffee Green Ridge, Mr Leacock, Rev Santee. Sermon by Rev Whitless drawn many from the Meth dist church. Arthur Biesecker of Newton spent Sunday with Nelson Dershimer. Leacock and Mrs J B Lawton attend W C T C convention in Carbondale. C D Finn's store adds a clerk. Mr George Smith, graduate of our high school, dealt groceries as three town boys headed to Wyoming seminary. Nelson Dershimer goes back as captain of the football team.
Colonel W A Stone defends the Pennsylvania Republican administration against accusations of dishonesty. He asserts there are no specific charges and argues the state has prospered, doubling population and wealth under Republican rule. He cites economy and wise governance as the main reason for large party majorities.
In Center ville Maine a Civil War era Confederate sympathizer Tom Day known as the wickedest man in Maine is killed after neighbors assault his cabin to remove a Spanish flag. Day dies from a mortal wound and is buried in his garden wrapped in the flag that sparked the violence.
A brief Cleveland Plain Dealer exchange shows George denying accusing Aunt Marla of eating too much and clarifying remarks about her appetite, described with a biting insult.
In a New York World report, Cor Menai recalls unfamiliarity with Hop referred to as a figure in a pure beer bill debated in the legislature. Ghuvoke questions Hop’s identity while Menai notes long years in the brewery without recognizing the name.
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