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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondence for The Tribune is now with Mr J M Forbes. All complaints about irregular delivery should be sent to Roberts and Reynolds news agents.
Large attendance marked Ingathering Day with a special program by Sunday school groups. The lineup featured "Man the Life Boat" quartet, talks on Elijah and Shunamite Woman, a Gentle Whisper, and a benediction by D A Place. Secretary's report provided statistics. quartet singing praised.
A peddler named Carp was arrested after passing a fake half dollar to G. D. Lewis a Traction conductor. Lewis kept the coin and Carp refused to take it back fleeing at Tannery switch where Constable Neary captured him. Alderman Runnell set bond at 800 with Fh Cohen as bondsman.
Cards received in this city announce the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Carroll of Dunmore to Maurice Forbes son of Mr and Mrs J J Forbes of South Main Street. The groom elect works in New York City. The ceremony will take place at the home of the bride’s mother Mrs Catherine Carroll of Fletcher Street Dunmore on Thursday evening September 29.
Thomas J. Boylan lies very low at his Pike street home with pneumonia. Friends are alarmed by his deteriorating condition and fear for his recovery after a period of robustness. The illness has gradually worsened over weeks.
Studies start today in a room furnished by the school board to serve pupils from the No 1 district who have no space in their own school. The room near the white bridge is fully equipped as a school room. Miss Mary McLean will teach.
Mr and Mrs John Matthews mourn the death of their fourteen month old child who died Friday night from whooping cough The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the home on Powderly street Interment was in St Rose's cemetery
A large audience attended Hon. M. J. Fanning’s lecture at the Baptist tabernacle last night. His address was considered instructive and the speaker was praised for his clear delivery.
Corporal Maurice Guest of the Twelfth Pennsylvania Volunteers, now disbanded, is in the city. Mrs. Harvey Smith returns from Binghanton New York. Mrs. Michael Harte travels to Brooklyn to visit her daughter. Miss Ella Purdy heads home near Honesdale, Mr. and Mrs. W L Thompson plan to move into Kahl house Wyoming Street. Mrs. J D LaBar visits Park Street. Mrs. N H Smith sees friends in Binghamton. Miss Lila Mead visits Miss Jennie Purple on River Street, William Lindsay visits Baltimore, William Johnson travels to Albany. Miss Margaret Lewis returns from Brooklyn. Joseph McCann recovers from typhoid fever. Joseph Heap ill with bronchitis. James Walker suffers quinsy. Mrs Helen Gerrity, formerly of ...
Walter Henry sustains injuries from a mine incident at Powderly on Saturday. The report notes his condition while a local woman has taken up residence on Brooklyn Street in Bohenectady.
A Harford fair this week features a large display of drawings by scholars from Jermyn graded school. Notes on social visits include Miss Nettie Burdis and Miss Emma Moon at the Twelfth regiment event. Hogarth's hand hosted an open air concert on George Pendred's lawn. Miss Minnie Burke returns home from Nicholson. May Kilpatrick visited Miss Fillan Osborne last Saturday. Mildred Johnson and Frank Stocker attended Miss Marionline Friday evening. Edgerton Coal company employees were paid last Saturday. Mr and Mrs C W Northup of Scranton spent Sunday with H O Swick. Mr and Mrs Charles Davis visited friends in Avoca.
The Edison Lyceum company will present the improved animat icone at Calvary Baptist church in Taylor on Wednesday November 23 under the Junior Baptist union. The program includes battles, a railroad wreck by dynamite, Cervera’s fleet destruction and Vesuvius, with general admission 25 cents and reserved seats 35 cents.
Mise Ruth Gardner left for Wyoming Seminary Friday morning. The ladies of the M. E. church have planned a fair for the holidays. The highways in Madison township are not a credit to the roadmen. The Brith property on Milla Street is greatly improved and now houses Dr RB Ericcson in a handsome office. Summer visitors have departed and we are left to ourselves. Mr and Mrs J M W Dunstone spent Sunday with Mrs Dunstone's sister at Factoryville. Mrs Purcell and Mrs Jeremiah of Scranton and Mrs Beals of Philadelphia were mentioned in passing.
An article warns against using soda as medicine for heartburn and indigestion, noting the danger of accumulation in the intestines and possible death. It praises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a reliable digestive aid sold by druggists for 40 cents per package and offers a free book by mail from the Stuart Co.
Mr and Mrs Brown spent Wednesday in Hawley. Prof Golden has started a library in the High school. Miss Helen Hole is visiting friends in Scranton. John Andrews is away buying goods for fall and winter trade. Ariel will soon have a football eleven. Prof Golden will act as coach. J F McFarland contemplates a trip to Pike county as soon as hunting season opens. He will have Ed Washer of Dunmore as a companion. Wayne county fair set for the 28th 29th and 30th at Honesdale fair grounds. The excursion season is closed and grounds will be locked for winter. Boats stay out until fishing season closes. Jessie Ferris of Maplewood is attending the High School. Asa Jones is at Hamilton caring for his sister ill with typhoid fever.
E H Brodisque argues in Times-Herald that the United States should study Canada's federal framework as a guide for governance of newly acquired territories. The piece outlines Canada's federation under Ottawa, with a governor general and queen's privy council, and notes limited imperial control alongside provincial autonomy in taxation and borrowing. It highlights the balance of local independence and imperial restraint as a model for colonial administration.
The text outlines Canada’s federal and provincial powers, including trade, currency, and banking under federal control, while education and provincial incorporation fall under provincial legislatures. It discusses the governor general appointment, party leadership, responsible government, a non political public service, judicial independence, secret ballot, anti graft laws, and constitutional checks mirroring US structure.
In a grim scene aboard a steamer, Cholly pleads with Deak Boy to send his remains home to his people, but Deak Boy, weak, says there won’t be any remains. The exchange caps a fretful hour as the vessel pitched and rolled through the waves.
A quirky exchange from Spare Moments features Mamma Johnny and Johnny VYou debating Ethel’s orange share. The light dialogue ends with the remark Lions don’t eat oranges, underscoring humorous, everyday banter.
A Chicago News verse notes a charming woman who tells wonders to neighbors but keeps mum about their doings. The poem hints she is deaf and dumb, suggesting silence as the hidden reason behind her restraint.
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