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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1896
Page
4
Advertisements orders for job work and relocation items left at Hannon and Co newsdealers on North Main street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time.
Easter services will feature elaborate music across churches. Trinity church will have a five instrument orchestra led by Moon and include Orchard Torrance Whiting and chard. services include morning prayer and communion at 7 and 10:30 with afternoon prayers and infant baptism at 3, plus a seven o'clock children's service. Presbyterian and Baptist choirs promise high standards with small orchestras. Methodist music postponed to next Sunday due to pastor absence.
The city faces a claim that it is liable for $69.40 incurred by the Board of Health through State Inspector Broadman. Secretary Jones paid the expense personally during a complaint over Fall Brookwater and now seeks reimbursement. Council members Gilhool and Dilts disputed the payment, but City Solicitor R D Stuart advised the bill, authorized by the Board of Health, is legally payable by the city.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division No 3 forms a military company to boost its social role. About seventy five young men are enrolled with many more expected at the next meeting. Temporary officers for one month are President Alex Hrennfin Vice President W R Healey Treasurer F P Kelly Recording Secretary M J Walsh Financial Secretary P J Carden.
The Regular Meeting of the Baptist Sunday School elected officers for the coming year. Walter Nye is superintendent with C. G. Avery as assistant. Annie Dunstan serves as secretary and G. W. Bly as librarian. Miss May Avery is organist.
At the Grand Opera House the Sages Hypnotists showcase their hypnotism act famed nationwide. The duo has built a strong reputation through scientific study of the field and promises an engaging performance with East India Juggler tricks.
P K Bargar has realigned his position as sexton of the Presbyterian church. William Buckland and daughter of Wilkes-Barre will visit Mrs. John Stephens next week. Mr and Mrs John Feury with son and daughter visit Mr and Mrs John Gaughan of Seventh Avenue as District Deputy Grand Master A A Histed will install officers in Peckville Archbald and Olive Leaf on upcoming dates.
Emily Edgar, guest of Miss Maud Stephens in Salem avenue, will stay over Sunday. The Women’s Relief corps plan a Memorial Day dinner in the Watt building and a later supper at Mrs. George Dimmock’s on Chestnut avenue. Connyngham, a Forest City boy, is in hospital with a broken leg. Dundas stage to remain under George and Daniel Robinson this summer. Delaware and Hudson collieries on half time. J A Fullwood in town to arrange next week’s Opera House appearance. Madelin White of Wilkes Barre visits. Miss Branch of Port Jervis to Easter with Miss Lee Gumaire. Olena Herring of Salem avenue visiting Scranton. Henry Brown moves to the city. Harry Lister to Philadelphia for trades school. Daniel Hodgkins seeks treatment in Philadelphia for eye injury.
The funeral for John Collins, who died instantly in the Glenwood mines on Wednesday, was held yesterday afternoon after large crowds. Services were at Sacred Heart church. Collins lived in Jermyn and was highly respected for his sober, industrious life. He leaves parents Mr and Mrs Patrick Collins of Second Street, five sisters, and a brother. The piece also notes later local items including a Brownson Literary Society program, recovered stolen packages at the Mayfield depot, and social scenes in Carbondale and Olyphant.
L Wagner of Richmond Virginia reports a severe sciatic rheumatism attack lasting nearly two months. He credits Mystic Cure for Rheumatism with curing him after doctors failed. He has heard of others achieving good results from the remedy. Carl Lorenz, Drugist in Scranton, promotes the product.
Miss Jesale Seamans is very ill at her High street home. Keystone academy closes until April 18 for Easter vacation. Funeral attendance includes Mrs. Martha Gardner Ruth Sayre and others from Sayre New Milford Elmira Scranton Wilkes-Barre. Easter supper at First Baptist church well attended and raised $13.
Old Forge residents Crane and son from West Pitts ton visited friends on Friday. Miss Cora Preston of Scranton stayed with Miss Stella Phinney. Robert Robinson suffered a foot injury when rock fell on it, leading to toe amputation. Rocco and May Scarlo appeared before us on a local matter.
Justice of the Pesco fined Mebeen Kingston township $25 for refusing to appear in court unless paid $2.50. He argued pay before attendance. judge urged compliance with law. Others faced charges of riot, dynamite scare, and larceny investigations with mixed outcomes.
Special Easter services for men at the Young Men's Christian Association Sunday at 4 p m feature Misses Anna and Ida Thomas with the association orchestra. Rev E J Morris to speak admission free and all men invited. A bicycle collision at Carey avenue and Academy street left Gallagher with two teeth knocked out. Edwards heirs plan 9 am April 9 meeting in Kingston to pursue 100000000 in New York and Jersey City property. Mrs Charles E Rice spoke to the Daughters of the Revolution on Hamilton with strong attendance.
Ada Brown of Dunmore visits relatives while G W Tewksburys stay in Hyde Park. Sanford C. Peck's funeral held at J D Peck's home with Rev Simpkins officiating. Out of town guests include Mrs Day and Mrs Maxwell. Easter programs announced at Presbyterian church. Nickel Plate Road listed from Buffalo to Chicago.
Readable catalog style notice from Leader's Price touting all wool serge crepons silks laces and fabrics. Highlights include black serge materials mitts hats corsets and women children and men apparel with low Leader's Price quotes and new department displays.
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