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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondence from The Tribune notes delivery issues and local news. Guests Great Bend and Mrs. Owen Lewis visit on Park Street, with numerous listings of relatives traveling or visiting families, education convention plans, and a youth accident involving Gilrain.
A Tucker and Maxey delivery team horse bolted from Main Street into Salem Avenue yesterday afternoon about 4. The young driver Daniel Thomas could not control the animal as pedestrians, including many children, filled the street. The chase ended when the wagon struck a dray at Dundaff Street causing the wagon to overturn. the driver was thrown but uninjured, while the horse and wagon sustained minor damage and the horse appeared unharmed.
A farewell gathering was hosted at the Davies residence on Spring Street Wednesday night for Mr. Burgess who sails to England to join his family tomorrow. Vocal and instrumental selections entertained guests including Mrs. Croadwin Miss Maude James Miss Isa belle Stanton Mrs. Jacobs and Mr. Grace Hall. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hell Mr. and Mrs. W Howell Mrs. David James Mrs. A Jacobs Miss Julia Simon and Messrs. Daniel Davis Oswalt James and Octavine Williams. Burgess has many friends wishing him a pleasant voyage.
An incipient fire in the central city last night triggered alarms from Davies' house whistle. Mitchell and Columbia Hose Co. No. 1 responded, tying into a hydrant at Salem Avenue and Main Street to extinguish a burning shed roof behind the Keystone block. The blaze was dangerous but quickly controlled. the evening's outcome and causes remain unclear.
A large crowd from the city attended the wedding of Maurice Forbes to Miss Elizabeth Carrel at Dunmore Jagtalight. The ceremony began at five o’clock with a wedding dinner served at the bride’s mother’s home on Butler Street. The groom is presently in New York City, and the bride is a Dunmore resident with many local friends.
William Stephens died yesterday morning at his home after a nine month illness from typhoid fever. He was a popular man and a former fooleeman in his early days. The funeral announcement will be made tomorrow.
A. Duffy arrives in Philadelphia to resume studies at the College of Pharmacy. Beranton resident Alfred Liston visits local friends. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Tralles attend Harford fair. Mrs. W. S. Leonard visits Brownstown. Miss Anta and Clara Wade visit local friends. Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Moone return from Pittsburgh. Kimon Moses of Scranton visits Abe Sabri and Mr. and Mrs. George A. Howell at Harford fall. Gilbert Wilcox and party from local area noted.
A Pittston straw ride surprised Edith Wynne Watkins at her home Tuesday evening for a birthday celebration. Guests included the Evans, Howells, Watkins, and Davis families, with music, games, and refreshments. The Welsh Baptist choir rehearses the cantata Our Flag for Taylor residents and other local social visits were noted.
Mr Jamon T Shepard of Scranton to deliver a lecture titled A Journey to the Land of Promise at the Methodist Episcopal church on Ger. 17. The report notes various local social items including theft on the NYO&W railroad, new businesses, relocations, social visits, and an upcoming teachers institute in Mayfield.
Mrs. Caluson of Galilee returned home after a brief visit. Mrs. Dolph departed for a week in New York. Mrs. Gildersleeve of Liberty visits her daughter Mrs. Potter. Aaron McCutcheon recovers from wagon accident. Millard visits daughter Mrs. Ferguson. In Avoca Tellford family moved into Walter Docker’s former home. Night schools start Monday. Mrs. Drake and Mrs. Steward visited Scranton. N C Clauson attends Honesdale fair. Mrs. Harris of Lenoxville vacationed in Lown. Mr. and Mrs. Leacock hosted Eben Foote’s guests in Bowling.
Installation plans for lodge officers set for October 24. Charlee A. Wilson arrived from Camp Meade for a seven day furlough. Walter Matthews and family vacated their summer residence. A. D. Robinson settles in until spring. Arthur La Monte to wed Miss Luella Frace on Wednesday in October. A grand chorus of fifty to perform ye songs of ye olden timer at the Methodist church Friday. Ladies Aid Society to serve pumpkin and mince pies after the concert. Admission 20 cents for adults, 19 cents for children. J. P. R. Austin and wife attended funeral of Jacob Poston of Stroudeburg Thursday.
Mrs Jane Schooley remains ill with little improvement as several friends visit or host. Miss Helen DeWitt staged a fall fashion display in Factoryville with new New York purchases. Richard Williams improves at home in Forest City. William Fowler visits Scranton. A small fire on Monument Street caused no damage. Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted as a cure and Dr Agnew’s Catarrhhal Powder praised by readers.
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