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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1898
Page
7
Correspondent notes that the Carbondale bureau shares concerns over regular delivery issues. Readers are directed to address complaints to Roberta Reydu, agents handling news service, with Forbes managing the local correspondence.
Thomas Kerins a 12 year old boy living on Brooklyn Street was struck by a passenger train at Lee's crossing as the last car stepped past him. He suffered a fracture of both bones in the right arm just above the wrist and was treated at home by Dr. Mark Bailey and Dr. J B Miles. The lad escaped more serious injury and his recovery is expected. He is near sighted and did not see the final car.
The Belmont Street property formerly owned by J. G. Thompson is now owned by Frank Hollenback. Thompson received a Water Street plot in Waymart for his land and will immediately begin erecting a sightly structure where he will reside. His departure is greatly regretted by many friends.
Frederick Ross suffered a severe hand injury while working at the Northwest breaker yesterday morning. Two fingers on his right hand were crushed between cog wheels and must be amputated. Dr Malaun attended the patient and stated the wounds will hospitalize him for a period.
A group of prominent Erie officials visited the city yesterday for an inspection tour. Included were Merrill Buckholz Fitch Derr and Van Kuren who are well known here from past roles as superintendents of the Jefferson division. They greeted numerous old friends before leaving.
Arthur Denning and his company of about forty performers played the Grand Opera House last night. The show featured well received specialties and enthusiastic applause indicating audience satisfaction with Denning’s familiar style.
Miss Hazel Dubois entertained many friends for her birthday. Frank H. Collins leaves for Philadelphia to study at the University of Pennsylvania. Mrs. J. R. Shopherd returns from Danville after her sister's illness. Loire Abbot heads to Lehigh University. R. J. Brownwell and son visit from Greenville. Jonah Van Dermark and Private William Kambeck host guests from Park Street after Camp Meade. Carroll attended Pittston races. Van Dermark in camp with the 13th regiment. Mrs. Fred Rupert and Mrs. Ella Scott visit friends in the city. Rev. W. F. Cleveland from Susquehanna visited yesterday. Jennie Deoud visits Carbondale friends. E. W. Farrar visits from Nicholson. W. G. Scurry returns from Ocean Grove. Walter Carey calls on Scranton friends. 8. P. Hine visits relatives in this place from Brooklyn. Dr. W. Humphrey spent yesterday in Binghamton. Charles Smith visits W. Carey at Reynhanhurst. Mrs. Coe Durland of Honesdale has been visiting Mrs. Thomas.
Nichols left yesterday for Chambersburg to resume studies at Wilson College. T. RR. Durfee spent yesterday in Binghamton. El Ely of Brooklyn Susquehanna county is visiting his brother I L Ely in Salem avenue. Mr. and Mrs. George Ulmer and son William are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mohra on Park street.
Fire crews battled a blaze on the East Side where a Hungarian resident’s home burned to the wall after an early alarm. Artesians also fought the fire but it had too much start. Other notes include W. H. Cook’s grip illness, Mrs. Fessenden and Emily visiting, a Crystal Lake choir outing, and a Mayfield fire near Charles Miller’s West Side home extinguished with buckets of water.
A St Joseph society event at Weber’s rink drew a large crowd with a $10 purse won by Mixes Maria Nallen of Minooka. A social followed with music by Misa Mame Bheering. Local dignitaries and residents appear in notes on visits, meetings, and community happenings across Taylor and surrounding areas.
The section lists Miss Margaret Mc Intyre’s funeral this afternoon and local notices. It mentions Tangeliffe coal company paying employees today, Moule vs Avoca ball game with a gold medal prize from Scranton Cracker bakery, and an entertainment benefit at Sureffield Opera House. Also notes YMTA smokers for town soldiers, residents at various events, and several illnesses and travels among locals.
The article argues weak digestion causes widespread decay in the body, linking ptomaine formation to indigestion and various organ diseases. It endorses Stuart's Dyaspepsia Tablets as a remedy, cites Huxley, and notes glass making history from ancient Egypt and Rome with references to Pompeii and Egyptian use of glass lamps.
Yesterday morning Blue, once in perfect health, suffered a severe head pain on Wednesday afternoon and died after a night of alarming symptoms. The funeral will be a requiem mass at St Mary’s Church with the Bleed Virgin Sodality and L. C. B. A. in attendance. Separate items note Lewis Prices nuptials at Monroe, Mire William Webber visiting Dunmore, and the marriage of James Scott to Miss Kate Coxe with Rev M F Crane conducting.
A noted gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Hurrives on Main Street celebrated Ruth Hurrives with a surprise party last Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mildred Shaffer Freda Briggs Maggie Gayne Edna Depew Tillie Wilkenburg Ethel Snyder Nellie Shone Florence White Ruth Hughes Edith Rooks Lenora Hughes Myrtle Evans and others.
An Old Folks Concert will be held this Friday evening at the Dalton Methodist Episcopal Church to benefit the Ladies Aid Society. The event aims to raise funds for church programs and community aid.
An excerpt from Woman's Home Companion discusses ancient glass use by Egyptians and Romans. It notes glass ornaments for personal decoration and clothing, domestic objects, and symbolic items. Romans used glass in walls, floors, urns, coffins, and toys, with mentions of glass eyes and a famed emerald table misidentified as stone.
A reprint from the Fishing Gagette discusses mackerel season start and rising prices as salt mackerel becomes scarce. It traces migratory patterns from Cape Henry to Yarmouth and Massachusetts, noting mystery over origin of distant schools and historic fishing methods led by New England fleets.
Historic brag of vast mackerel schools contrasts with modern decline. Fishermen recall windrows first described by earlier generations, with a Block Island sighting once near a million barrels. By recent years New England landings fell to 13,154 barrels, signaling steady decay of the fishery.
A New York Evening Journal account describes a theft where a young woman’s pocketbook was snatched. She identifies the thief by two long finger-nail marks left on his face, a distinctive clue described by the indignant witness.
The Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben noting that claims of extreme honesty may raise doubt. He says such statements can expose the fact that pin prices are high and temptations grow, illustrating mixed views on honesty.
A bank vault relies on the Holmes Electric Protective System to guard its contents. The system’s safeguards are described as essential for preventing unauthorized access and ensuring security during operational hours.
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