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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1897
Page
8
Carbondale readers note that Merite orders for job work and items for publication left at the Hannon Co. establishment on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. The office opens from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Three hundred guests attended a Wednesday afternoon reception hosted by Mrs T C Robinson Mrs W J Moon and Mrs C F Taker at Mrs Robinsons home on Robinson Avenue Nineyt guests traveled from Jermyn with others traveling from Binghamton Scranton and Wilkes Barre The home was festively decorated with pink and white carnations and entinax A group of local ladies helped entertain and serve while Misses Grace Hathway Lou Williams Anna Berry and others assisted with duties A joyous social event reflecting community ties in Jermyn and nearby towns.
On a Wednesday evening a lodge session of the Pioneer City Castle Ancient Cider Knights of Mystic Chain honored Sir Knight Thomas Tice of Jermyn Castle No 16d for services. James Williamson district deputy commander of Berunton presented a solid gold badge emblem, and Mr Lee received a warm welcome amid expressions of esteem from the order.
G. FP, Jacobug assumed charge yesterday and aims to keep the current efficient force at the Woude in Scranton. New carpets to be laid in many rooms and hallways with materials to be improved where needed.
The Hendrick company is completing some of the largest orders received at the stops with continued work for some time. Two low ton Lee machines for Manhattan Refrigerating Co. of New York are near completion and work has begun on a ten ton machine for Henry Heide candy manufactory of New York. A slew for a machine for KK PF Dudley of Cys Michigan is noted.
Rev AJ Crane of Uniondale conducts revival at Second Presbyterian on Upper Helmont Street. Lane congregation attendance grows and interest increases as meetings continue this evening.
The family will reside at Hotel Anthracite until repairs on their home are complete. Mrs. doing, Law and Mike Law of New York City were the guests of Mrs. hk Manville on Wednesday. Mrs. J. R. Vanderford of Canaan Street entertained her niece Ava Will A. Shiffer of Pittaton and Miss Etta Wall of Clifford visiting in town.
A spelling contest held Wednesday evening at the Methodist municipal church, under the Ladies Aid society, drew a crowded town audience. Charles Schlager spelled down all challengers. Mish Martha Pierson struggled to pronounce while Schlager spelled instantly after each word. Refreshments followed and proceeds totaled six dollars. Local visitors include W D Decker from Dunnam and various residents returning from journeys, with routines of carpenters at Ames' store addition and a wedding in Elm Park church.
Tunkhannock reports visitors and gatherings. Avery visits Philadelphia relatives while Bardwell attends his mother’s funeral in town. McKeown tours the area as the Bachelors Club hosts the Young Ladies Shakespeare Club at Platt’s Opera House with a banquet at Hotel Graham.
Jermyn events include a Wednesday reception at Mrs Robinson’s home with about ninety locals. Attendees included Mrs H Willman and Mrs J Shields. Miss Mundane Immer and Jennie Moon assisted. Local visits feature R F Haydon from Uniondale and Connell’s regular season meeting. A Mayfield Yard Hotel owners plan to move in by April. A newborn daughter to Superintendent and Mrs William Walker. burial for Myrie Heller. Charles H Bake retires from North Main street business. Odd Fellows visit, Methodist Ladies Aid meets. Ralph Ryner from Wesleyan visits. James Gardella opens new confectionery in Mayfield. A Sunday School social and Blessing of the Dragoninie noted. Viewers A Dunning and C A Battenberg to meet April 12 to determine Jevyin Mayfield boundary.
Providence resident Mrs Thotwins Williams visited friends yesterday. The marriage of Miss Imaie Winters of North Malan Street to Mr Joseph Fletcher will be solemnized at the bride's parents home with Ler Hi Ho Morris as officiating clergyman. Neighbors express thanks for sympathy after the loss of Polo Hagler. Funeral attended for Mrs John Baines at Beuth Fonminton. Community notices include club meetings, schoolyard marbles chatter, and a dance exhibition at Weber's rink with admission 25 cents adults 10 cents children.
Mice Kate Campbell visits friends. Lenten devotions planned at St Marys church. Mr James McIntyre of the North End in serious trouble. Merc B H Civorge of Latin noted. Mrs Samuel Decker of Nicholson guest of Lawler family. Mr Howard of Dunmore visiting son Patrick. Miss Amelia Shulman of Pittston in town. Rev D T L Bmythe installed pastor at Langcliffe Presbyterian moves family to manse on Martin? OUP h. New daughter born to Mr and Mrs Robert Manhire on April 1. Primitive Methodist choir to meet tomorrow evening for rehearsal.
The text outlines mixed figures for a company including outstanding dues, capital invested, and dividend payments. It references 40 holders, a capital around 4,000,000, and five year totals for labor costs and distributions to stockholders, with several garbled phrases and inconsistent dates.
In a Chicago Tribune chatter, a bank president drops in at a news office and dismisses the bout as readers discuss the Fitzsimmons Corbett clash. The verdicts vary on rounds, knocks, and who looked stronger, with noted lines on stamina and strategy.
A garbled OCR reflects a judge and speakers discussing an event or meeting. The text includes fragmented phrases about business, remarks by a judge, and references to others entering the scene. The content is unclear and lacks coherent context or identifiable names.
J. E. Evane recounts a long interview with ex Secretary Charles Foster at his Fostoria home. Foster discusses ex Senator Calvin Brice, Brice’s rise from Lima to wealth, his poverty years, and his mansion in Washington. Foster and Brice’s dealings with rail interests and party shifts are described in this candid profile.
A reader quotes Judge Roy Bean of Langtry Texas recalling a brief jury charge. The note cites Langtry and mentions a humorous line about the jury's duty.
Analysis shows the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company with a capital stock of 36000 divided among 4355 holders. Each holder averages about five shares, illustrating how wagers and interest paid by the corporation are distributed among operatives.
A sly feature on female fashion and health promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female troubles. The ad quotes a Greensburg Pennsylvania reader detailing relief from chronic womb and bladder inflammation after three months of use, claiming renewed health and daily work ability.
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