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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1896

Page

4

Millinery Department Show Features New York Talent

At the same time the latest novelties in all departments will be on display and patrons are invited. The Millinery Department will feature top New York talent believed to satisfy the most critical taste.

New York Maine Canada Maritime Provinces Minneapolis St. Paul United States Northwest Vancouver Beatle Tacoma Porthind Ore San Francisco E. V. Skinner Broadway

Extraordinary values for Monday and week

Store announces extraordinary values for Monday and the balance of the week with limited quoting of prices due to space constraints.

Runaway Team Collides On Main Street in Honesdale

A horse team owned by William Muhaster of Cherry Ridge ran wild in Honesdale yesterday at about 10 am. The wagon, loaded with empty milk cans, dashed down Main Street as a woman on a small wagon affected a sharp turn to avoid danger. Telegraph pole intervened to stop the crash near Kats Brothers, separating the vehicles. Drayman Kimble halted another runaway owned by Mr Weidner earlier. Percy Bentley of Williamsport visits locals. postoffice aspirants remain hopeful.

William Tmuhaster Cherry Ridge Rangway Kats Brothers Weidner Main Street Drayman Kimble Percy Bentley Williamsport

Wounded and robbed man recovers as police seek suspect

Herbert Smith, wounded and robbed last week in a peculiar manner, has fully recovered from his injuries. No clue remains about the man who committed the deed or where he may be. Mrs. George Tregallas is visiting F. H. Johnson in Penobscot.

Herbert Smith George Tregallas F. H. Johnson Penobecot

Chronic Rheumatism Cured by Mystic Cure Claim

Dr. B H Hettinger of Indianapolis reports months of ankle sprain pain and rheumatism ended in four days after using Det choh s Mystic Cure. He says two bottles cured him and he recommends the remedy. Sold by Carl Lorenz, druggist, 418 Lackawanna avenue, Scranton.

B. H. Hettinger Indianapolis Ind Detchoh Carl Lorenz Lacka‘Wanna Avenue Scranton

Local ad notices from Hannon & Co newsdealers

Advertisements and orders for job work and educational items left at Hannon & Co newsdealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Hannon & Co North Main Street Wyoming Avenue Third National Bank Wmlt. Smith

Carbondale Base Ball Club Faces 1000 Pound Shortfall

Stockholders met in the board of trade to chart the club s fate. A 1000 pound shortfall threatened liquidation and loss of the Carbondale base ball club with no sale to Mobile as their offer was withdrawn. A soliciting committee was appointed to collect delinquent assessments while legal action to rectify the charter issue was discussed.

Carbondale Board of Trade Mobile Archbald Butler

Bubb Comedy Company Presents Moger the Preast at Grand Opera House

The Bubb Comedy Company staged Moger the Preast at the Grand Opera House drawing large crowds this week. Newton Heers impressed in the Outcast role alongside Maud Miller and the troupe, with Miss Flo Perry delivering notable specialties. The orchestra led by Prof EF A Wright earned audience praise.

Grand Opera House Bubb Hoger Newton Heers Maud Miller Flo Perry Prof EF. A. Wright

Officers Elected for Odd Fellows Lodges in Cambrian and Hive Leaf

Cambrian Lodge of Odd Fellows elected officers for the ensuing year with Els Histed as noble grand and William Rounds as vice grand. C N Stilson will serve as assistant secretary with OFFL Histed as trustee. Fees for treasurer and secretary remain moot until October. Hive Leaf Lodge No 156 also elected Henry Masters noble grand and F L Masters view grand. I B Rid hulls is secretary with Edward Hull treasurer and Jacob Oppenheimer trustee.

Cambrian Lodge Hive Leaf Lodge Independent Order Odd Fellows Els Histed William Rounds C. N. Stilson Offl Histed Independent Order of Odd Fellows Henry Masters FL Masters I. B. Ridhulls E. J. Stine Edward Hull Jacob Oppenheimer

Epworth League Meeting Reading Tonight at Church

Epworth League entertainment planned in the Methodist Episcopal church lecture room tonight. Program includes Miss Warhees reading, Nettle Bailey and Crace Muckingham, essay The Model Young Lady, Bert Dix reading from Epworth League Monthly Journal, N H Smith editor, F Clark vocal solo, Miss Voorheen reading, Lena Bronson piano solo, Sadie Miller essay The Model Young Man, male quartet Bronson Dix Abbey Mith.

Monorth League The Methodist Episcopal Church Plane Dvett Nettle Bailey Crace Muckingham Bert Dix Epworth League Monthly Journal N. H. Smith Mr. F. Clark Miss Voorheen Misa Lena Hronson Sadie

Scranton and Carbondale Highs to Debate in April

Scranton High School pupils accepted an invitation to debate Carbondale High School pupils, to be staged in the latter part of April. Scranton champions selected by Professor Lange are Miss Lulu Sylvester and Messrs Harold Watres and John McCourt.

Scranton High School Carbondale High School Scranton Lange Lulu Sylvester Messrs Harold Watres John McCourt

Widdowfield Mitchells Wedding Noted In Olyphant

In New York city business interests are led by Miss Minnie Griffin and Miss Gertrude Northan who attended the Widdowfield Mitchell wedding at Olyphant last week. Mrs Hosale plans a Scranton move while Mrs Louise Smith stays in New York. Miss Anna Gardner recovers from illness and local youths attend a Dalton Baptist church entertainment as George Leighton moves into a new residence this week.

New York City Minnie Griffin Gertrude Northan Olyphant Hosale Scranton Louise Smith Anna Gardner Dalton Baptist Church George Leighton

Firemen’s tax funds urged for injury relief in five towns

Delegates from Carbondale to Dunmore met in Archbald Hose Company room to push resolutions guiding half of the 2 percent premium tax on foreign insurance to city treasuries for firemen relief. C P O’Malley explained benefits. a committee drafted city resolutions to forward money to local fire associations for injuries at fires.

Carbondale Dunmore Archhbald Hose Company C. P. O'Malley Carbondale City Throop Dickson City Olyphant Blakely Winton Archbald Jermyn Mayfield LD. Davis Crystal W. J. Bergan Walker Hose Company W. Burschell Fred Kunz Jessup Hose Company Alexander Carbondale Fire Department G. Miller Bugle Priceburg J. J. Fahringer Throop Hose Company H.J

Weddings and events in Olyphant and area

Invitations issued for the wedding of KH L McHale to P J Cowley at St Patrick's church on Wednesday April 14 at 6 pm. A Convict's Daughter play at Father Mathew Opera House features a large cast and a postplay social at the Club of Ninety six. George Price moves to Ferguson block. Poches Christof arrested for disturbance. Miss Shea visits Scranton. Mr and Mrs Florence Mitchell return from their wedding trip. Reverend Urban lectures on confirmation. Fred Davis of the Progressive Endowment Guild visits town aiming to recruit members.

KH. L. McHale P. J. Cowley St. Patrick's Church Father Mathew Opera House Adonis Club Curly Miller Tramp James Willoughby Steve J. Evans Fred (. Davis Progressive Endowment Guild of America Order Charles F. O'Ferrell Virginia Davis

Pittsburgh area notes and local moves in Pittston and nearby towns

Andrew Wylie attended a Pittston Brove company meeting in Pittston yesterday. Louis Brummer left Delaware and Hudson to enter the saloon business. Patrick Manley and Patrick Murphy went to Hutte Montana Monday night. Father Judge of Hawley is in the Cay. Mrs. William Jones of Washington street is at home. A petition by the Young Men's Library Association of Carbondale seeks charter amendment due to by law changes. The treasurer and collectors committee expected to finish last night. W A McMullen returned from Lanesboro Minnesota. T F Coffey, W A Nealon and I J Griffin of St Rose's church attended Father Murray's funeral at Dunmore yesterday. Mrs J Bassett visiting relatives in Binghamton New York.

Andrew Wylie Pittston Pittston Brove Company Louis Brummer Delaware and Hudson Company Patrick Manley Patrick Murphy Hutte Montana Hey Judge Hawley The Cay William Jones Washington Street Young Men's Library Association of Carbondale W. A. McMullen Lanesboro Minn T. F. Coffey W. A. Nealon I. J. Griffin St. Rose's Church Father McMurray Dunmore J. &. Bassett Binghamton N. Y

Surprise party honors Mr and Mrs KR Page at Summit Park

An evening of celebration at Summit Park marked by a large guest list including Mr and Mrs William Justin, Mr and Mrs M Clifford and daughter Carrie, and many others. The event featured music from an orchestra and highlighted social gathering notes from the community.

KR. Page Summit Park William Juston M. Clifford Carrie F. M. Young Tom Carmody John King George Coon Ethel A. Sterns Frank Woodward Woodhouse J. Beagle al Walker West Nicholson Scranton Stark Cemetery van Aken Jasper Silvins Highland Park William Muchler Woodlawn Park Hen Roas Lulu Keith Waverly M.C. Miller Scott's Oe Bosteto Yestern William Smith Nicholson N. D. Riker C. Koons

Arden Wolfe Returns Home From Exeter Academy Vacation

Arden Wolfe is home for a ten days vacation from Exeter Academy in Ex eter New Hampshire. J. W. Moore made a business trip to Scranton on Monday. W. B. Palmer and George Smith are

Arden Wolfe Exeter Academy Exeter N. HE J. W. Moore Scranton Palmer George Smith

Hungarian Shanty Case Returns to Courthouse

WilkesBarre story recounts Shaffer in a sensational trial as jurors are selected. Shaffer faces charges linked to Sibler case with shifting confessions and alleged mental strain noted by reporters. The trial described as potentially pivotal with a juror added late in the day.

Frank Shaffer Shaffer Sibler

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted by Physicians

A Darmouth era editor notes forty thousand doctors use Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming they digest food, aid digestion, and cure indigestion without drugs, pills, or bitters. It touts safety for children, lack of minerals, and a price of 60 cents. Uniformed porters direct passengers on the Nickel Plate Road.

Stuart Br. Tomlinson Br. Wuerth Nickel Plate Road

Eckert and Hester Brace Ill at Jail Awaiting Fate

Abram G. Eckert, sentenced to hang May 24, is ill with possible peritonitis at the county jail. Doctor Lenahan visits daily and says he may recover. Hester Brace, linked to the mountain murder, lies gravely ill with throat ulceration and inability to swallow.

Abram G. Eckert Lenahan Bickert Eckert

Interment at Forty Fort for Rev J O Woodruff

The body of Rev J O Woodruff will be laid to rest at Forty Fort cemetery after services in Binghamton and Cen tenary Methodist Church. Bishop Vincent and Drs Sprague Griffin will speak. Carmel trio will sing. Remains arrive 4 20 from Binghamton with a clergy delegation.

J. O. Woodruff Forty Fort Cemetery Binghamton Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church Vincent A. Griffin I. L. Sprague Carmel Forty Fort

Son Abuses Parents. Toole Sentenced in County Jail

John Toole aged 40, son of Patrick Toole an elderly 72 year old, living on East Market street, was sent up yesterday for abusing his parents. He refuses to work and relies on his father for support. The mayor advised him to leave town and gave him a period in the county jail to reflect.

John Toole Patrick Toole East Market Street

Local News Briefs From Hallstead April 1903

Hallstead reports a series of local updates. Gatheny resigns as assistant secretary of the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association with RN Weaver of Nicholson named successor. A new stationary engine arrives at the DL&W shop and The Pay Car debuts. W. W. Adair leads the paper as secretary. William Adams becomes Dalton station agent. Sunday school grows under Methodist leadership. Property transfers occur on Main Street. Knowles sells to Decker. Lectures and moves mark spring town activity, including R C Dubois ball plans and various relocations.

A. E. Coyne Binghamton J. P. Gatheny Railroad Young Men's Christian Association RN. Weaver Nicholson Gatheny Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Young Men's Christian Association W. W. Adair William Adams Dalton Charles Knowles Upper Main Street Elmer Decker G. Kerr Scranton Ths Place Ireland R. L. Bhowdish Great Bend E. Wrighter Oakland Eee Dorherty Clifford

Eisteddfod Plan Nets Big Denver Event

A Colorado group, the Western Eisteddfod Association, announces an immense eisteddfod in Denver on September 1 2 3 with over 5000 dollars in prizes. The Dr Mason Glee Club of Avoca may participate. A separate note covers a local suicide incident in Lehighton and a not guilty verdict in a larceny case.

Avoca George W. Nusbaum Lehighton Incorporated Western Eisteddfod Association Colorado Denver Dr. Mason Glee Club Ludwika Kazkowski James Lynch Humane Association Northampton Street Associated Charities

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