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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
10
Carbondale dispatch reports the Tribune transfer to J. M. Forbes. Readers with complaints about irregular delivery should address Roberto A. Hostonolds news agent to get issues.
Reported by a New York trip Schoonover, once a brakeman, received an artificial arm funded by Jefferson division colleagues. The gift came after he was summoned to the superintendent's office and told they were waiting for him. He has returned to New York with his family, enjoying the gesture and the workers’ loyalty.
An immense crowd attended the Hon. M. J. Fanning lecture at the Academy of Music last evening. Mr. Tanning echoed MD ROO Swallow and his ticket and repeated many arguments used by the lecturing physician in this city weeks ago. The speaker delivered witty narratives and anecdotes, keeping the audience in good humor throughout.
Thomas Cobb and Star Quinn were committed to the county jail by Alderman Jones after being accused of robbing Joseph Torres, a Dundaft farmer, of a silver witch and chain and a coin toe totaling sixty one cents. The crime occurred near Joseph Scheeck's saloon on Crystal Jake road Monday night. Perry produced sufficient evidence to commit the men to await trial.
Mise Malthe Harde daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Hards married Archie Delmont Preston of Scranton. The ceremony was performed at ocloch by Dr G A Mace of the Methodist Episcopal church. The edifice was crowded with friends. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s Salem avenue home for immediate family and friends.
A fast vehicle struck a boy and several schoolmates on Belmont Street near the school yesterday before two oclock. The child was knocked to the pavement and received a head injury. This marks the third time a vehicle has hit children at this spot, prompting calls for greater caution.
A long list of attendees from the city appears at the Hionsedale fair yesterday. Among those present were C. W. Fulkerson and family, GG A Singer, Sarah Headley, William Ti Firakenshire, W Harris and others including FP Fowler Nan Eaton Frank Hollenback J J Simpson Louis Snyder Irving Snyder George Schroeder and J J Monahan with daughter Katie.
A compassionate plea describes mothers and children in distress from disease and weakness. The text promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a targeted remedy for female health, claiming it strengthens reproductive organs, relieves irritation, heals ulcers, and supports nerves, with testimonials from users in Michigan.
An advertisement lauds Pyramid Cure as a safe fast remedy for piles, claiming relief and cure even in long standing cases. It warns against ineffective treatments and notes that the drug is sold by druggists through Pyramid Pile Drug Co of Marshall, Michigan.
Henry Ook, aged fifty seven, died at his home No 4 Peitay night. He leaves a wife and five children John, Doh, Barbara, Presley, all of this place. He owes Wutoonere dad and dating his residence here has made a Tatee. The funeral will be held today.
John Pelice tas Mise Jennie Uhofty wed at 1 PM yesterday at Koes church. Mise Annie Daffy and Patrick McDonnell attended the ceremony. The couple, well known with many friends, left last night for an extended wedding tour.
The Bievele club decided to provide rooms in the W. W. Watt buildings for a number of smokers. At last night’s meeting they discussed plans for making the events more attractive. They have several dominoes at the club during the winter. The date of the first social is set for October 1.
Daily notices report residents returning from outings and travels to Benning Pond Cherry Ridge Mesers New Mexico and Philadelphia. funeral attendance in Beranton. residents visiting relatives and friends in Scranton Wilkes Barre and Philadelphia. several illnesses and recoveries. local engagements and upcoming relocations noted.
Ira Ut died at his North Second street home in Toolock on Tuesday morning age not stated. Widowed with five children, among them Mire Willace. Funeral Friday at 10 o clock at home, Rev. CC A Benjamin officiating. Interment in South Canaan family plot. Charles Potter began a meat wagon route on the road Tuesday. Josephine Davis left Tuesday to visit sister Mire, A N Kerr and Serdnton Bly to visit friend Mise Hutchinen. Mrs Emerson Whit of Wilkes-Barre visiting Frank Staker family. Mrs Pred Banfield seriously ill of nervous prostration. Aly J Stocker ill recently.
Mrs Davies hosted guests at Second Street with Mildred Johnson Elia Osborne Clara Davies May Killpatrick and others from Carbondale New Milford Mesure Scranton Avocn and Scranton. The event under St James Episcopal church aims features Solwhert quartetts of Scranton Kate Crocein-O Melen and John T. Watkine from London with solos.
Local Dalton readers report a mixed program at Calvary Baptist church under the Junior Capitol union. The Animatiscope show featured moving pictures and wartime reels including Manila and Corven’s feet at Bantwen with a musical interlude. attendance was strong. Community notices list funerals, lodge meetings, and visits from residents, with various locals traveling, recuperating, or hosting guests.
Local notes describe Thomas Williams of Waterstreet celebrating his twenty first birthday with a surprise party and social diversions. The Labadies play the Opera House with Nobody’s Own and other acts drawing crowds. A tea of amateur night features local performers. Matthew Gray resigns as superintendent at No 9 colliery amid neighborhood visits and church Ladies Aid held a social.
Hon M J Fanning plans an evening talk at An deren and Remman's corners promoting the Swallow Prohibition campaign. Philadelphia preacher J W Langley will lect ure at Lanagecliffe church next Sunday. Mrs T J McHale visited Scranton. Daniel Van Leouwender, known as Old Daniel, died aged about 60 near Spring Brook, funeral at Marey cemetery. Aloine Fitterer of Moose wed Mies Bini Osborne of the town in St Marys church with Rev W P Crane officiating.
Miss Anna Coates of Peckville and Mr. Bruce Nicol of Archbald wed yesterday at 10 am in the Coates home with Rev Moon officiating. The couple, attended by a few relatives, shared a family reception before departing for Scranton and New Jersey.
Boston Journal notes naval experts expect Spanish American War to settle ship aiming accuracy. It cites Indiana sized targets appearing one inch long at fighting distance and highlights difficulty hitting moving ships. It also debates the efficacy of fast unarmored cruisers armed with multiple machine guns against battle ships.
A bank vault is protected by the Holmes Electric Protective System, signaling reliance on electric safeguard technology for secure storage.
The New York Evening Journal reports a humorous exchange where Mire asks why the phonograph was not started while their mother visited. Mr Challenge replies that there is no harmony in two talking machines running simultaneously.
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