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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1897

Page

7

Local Notices and Social Roundup in Carbondale

Article records scattered social notices and ads from Bhannon Co. to residents visiting Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia and New York. It notes open business hours, visits by Mrs. Olver and others, travel to Buffalo and Maine, and a Carbondale Indian football team entertainment with L. Singer as pianist.

PT. J. Olver Washington Street Wilkes-Barre Minnie Tallman Genevieve Farrell Thin Elts Edward Farrell Oneonta Forest City James McMillan H. EK May Antarcidy Burr Cottage Crystal Lake John James New York City Mary Cardon Philadelphia Soleonover Scranton Mackstone Bar Examining Committee Miee Graves George Kinigall Satwhay Thendsa Maine Feldons Will Lines H. C. Wheeler Mattie Hughes Brown Glen Summit Jessie Doyd George White Patterson N. J R. W. Gray New Haven Conn O. TH. Grifin Jamestown N. Y Carbondale L. Singer

Advertising company displays exotic animals on Michigan bound car

A large box car in the Delaware and Madison yard drew crowds as it carried a buffalo, black bear, two deer, three elk and an owl in separate cages. The animals belong to a Michigan Wire Fence Company and are on tour for advertising. After showing at Oneonta fair they head to Dryden New York then Wilkes-Barre and Lehigh Valley routes. The buffalo weighed 1400 pounds and the elk’s antlers stretched four feet.

Delaware and Madson Yard Michigan Oneonta Fair Dryden N. Y Wilkes- Barre Lehigh Valley Howard Potter Wyoming Street Hattie Morse New York State Edward Walsh Pike Street Honesdale Baseball Club Simpson Anthracite Park Honesdale Simpoon T. F. Pierce Newport Providence New England Pierce Butler W. H. Stevens Woman's Christian Temperance Union Dalton Naomi Joseph Birkett Church Street Buffalo T. Brainard H. C. Watrous Washington Street May Avery Phillipsburg Bridget Gilmartin Scranton Helen Harvey Leona Gelder Helen Moon Mary O'Grady Litsle Kil Matrick New York Margaret Love Brooklyn Benton Margeret D. Morse N. F. Stephens John Muir Cannon Street William Muir Warren Misa Hattie Whittake Miss Kirkman Rowlands

Silk mill needs workers as orders boom

The silk mill operates at full capacity with constant orders and seeks at least a hundred new employees. The issue is the distance from the city and daily streetcar fares, which hinder recruitment. Efforts to obtain reduced transit rates from the Traction Company have failed, though mill managers insist a cooperative arrangement would benefit both sides.

Hessler's Trip Takes Professor Hessler to Austria From Carbondale

Professor Carl Hessler, a well known musician, leaves New York bound for Austria with his father after being summoned to return to Carbondale. He had been teaching a band in Brandt and will reunite with his ailing mother and family. Friends wish him a prosperou s voyage.

Carl Hessler New York Austria Professor Hessler Brandt Carbondale Old Country Mr. Hessler

Fell township schools show big jump in attendance

Superintendent J. K. Brennan reports 310 pupils last year rising to 495 this year. The Crystal Lake school with Miss McLaughlin will close due to low enrollment of eight, no longer supporting a teacher. McLaughlin transfers to Richmondale where an unused room is prepared for the larger pupil load.

Fell Township J. KB. Brennan Crystal Lake Miss McLaughlin Aix Richmondale

Fitz Withdraws from Carbondale Appearance

Fitz will not appear due to a recent difficulty with a coachman. Bob Fiteelniumons will perform elsewhere this evening and not appear in Carbondale as advertised. Arrangements will be made for a future date for the champion, to be duly advertised.

Bob Fiteelniumons Carbondale

Local Schools Enroll 167. Week May Bring More

In this borough the school population stands at 167 on Saturday with room for many more. Night schools Wis. No. 1 75 No. 2 68 No. 3 65, total. a lively gathering marked Lulu Jones eighth birthday at her Taylor street home with numerous friends and children attending. Community events include Emblem division No. 67 Son of Temperance meeting in Van Ho hall.

Lulu Jones Taylor Street Oecasion Missea Norma Johns Minnie Harris Hdith Wiliams Mary A. Morsans Liseie Hdith Magele Marsh Lena Flutchey Bertha Welsenfluh Christine Myrtle Harlowe Laura Fern Maud Davenport Pareers John Thomas John S. Johns John Weber Walton Keyser Valley H. J. Daniela Altoona John B. Reese South Taylor Hillside Patrick Ruane Archbald Lackawanna Council Daughters of Pocahontos Webers Rink David Whiteford Green Tudge Thie Place Susie Proberts Hyde Park Thomas Balnes Mace Patrick Gilroy Scranton Taylor

Fresh Beginnings Every Day by Susan Coolidge

Poem fragment urging renewal after sorrow. Repeats that yesterday is gone and each day offers a new start. Encourages forgiveness and resilience as the soul faces dawn with renewed hope and courage. References God, mercy, and the churn of sunshine and sorrow.

Linton Susan Coolidge

Pyramid Pile Cure praised as safe enduring remedy

A Pittsburg reader endorses the Pyramid Pile Cure claiming three months of insomnia and prostration ended after using three bottles. The letter lauds the product as painless, non addictive, and effective, with testimonials and instructions to obtain the cure from pharmacies or Pyramid Drug Co. Albion Michigan.

Wm. Handachu Mth St. Cotton Alley Pittsburg Ike Pyramid Pyramid Drug Co Albion Mich

Decay of Birth Rates Threatens France Says Bertillon

Jacques Bertillon writes in Temps de Paris on France’s falling birth rate and rising mortality. He cites official 1805 figures showing a 17 000 deficit and warns unless corrected, France may appear to fade compared with Germany, with military and economic consequences.

Jacques Bertillon Temps of Paris Prince Jounal France

Bridal Chamber Tales Stir Washington Hotel Guests

A Washington Post anecdote from the Oxford hotel lobby recalls a newly married couple placed in the bridal chamber amid jokes from staff and guests. The tale unfolds with nervous groom, whispered prompting, and a midnight bout of curious eyes before the couple finally seeks rest.

Oxford Washington Staira Annie

The Crow and the Ring Mystery

A crow hides a ring and returns it to Mrs. Martin after Dick the dog steals it. Mrs. Martin scolds Dick with a threat of shooting if repeated. Dick escapes to a tree and calls to other birds, drawing attention from neighbors.

Mrs. Martin

Wise Crow Steals Ring and Confesses in Jest

A North Bennington crow named Dick amuses the Martin household by habitual jewelry theft. When Mrs. Martin discovers a missing plain gold ring she asks the bird, who tilts his head and stares, hinting at the prank.

James D. Martin North Bennington Martin

Finest stock of watches in latest styles and sizes

Advertises a broad selection of watches with a focus on latest styles and varied sizes offered at very close figures. Encourages quick purchase for competitive pricing.

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