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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1896

Page

8

The Leader announces large department store specials

An advertisement from The Leader at 124-126 Wyoming Ave promotes a wide range of bargain goods across departments. It highlights all wool fabrics, mohair, silks, hats, ribbons, capes, children's and women's apparel, men’s suspenders, parasols, and garments with low Leader's Prices and a satisfaction guarantee.

Chovokeld Lealen Lenter Teiliontine Lender Lander’s Leader Lewler Hoys Fauntleroy Ini

Local cave in near Jower Church street and mine works

A Saturday night cave in on Jower Church street above the Eddy Creek mine opening about twenty feet square caused ground settling and river water seepage into the mine. Extra pipes were laid to keep out winter. Dunes Milton of Scranton was in town. Funeral attended for Mrs. Swiffin Archbald. A Primitive Methodist fair opens with booths and entertainment by Alfred Hartshorn. continues tonight and tomorrow. William Hull returned from Florida. Leo Lynch to Georgetown University. Invitations for a gathering at Genieve Hyland's home Wednesday evening. Yale student M Hathaway leaves for study. Mrs. Baltry visits in Dunmore street. A. J. Cawley of Archbald in town. Mystic Cure advertised for rheumatism and neuralgia sold by Carl Lorens.

Jower Church Street Eddy Creek Todd Dunes Milton Scranton Thomas Hoban Swiffin Archbald Excelslor Llese Company T. Frank Jordan Thomas J. Williams Henry Horn Try James Jordan, Jr Thomas Twaddell John Burke William Twaddell William Burke J.J. Rogan John Pettigrew John Pettigrew, Plb. Fersenaxmen Weldwin Patten Wis Tethhers Willan Patten Thomas Walsh Hert Mason James Killeul Jen Willen ¥ Willaims William Hull Florida Mary Brown Lockawaxen Mary Cowley Delaware Street Leo Lynch Yesterning Chocorgetown University D.C Auspines Ladies’ Aid Sociery Primitive Methodist Church Mahon’s Hall Alfred Hartshorn Green Ridge Hert Lynch Philadelphia Genevieve Hyland M. Hathaway Jir Yale College T. J. Baltry Providence Mrs. McLoughlin Dunmore Street A. J. Cawley Archbald Town

Notices at Shannon Co. newsdealers on North Main Street

Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Shannon Co. newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Shannon & Co North Main Street

Mayor Elect O Neill Sworn In and City Officers

The oath of office for the new city officers was administered yesterday at the Municipal Building. Mayor Elect O Neill took the oath first, followed by Treasurer Connor and others including Aldermen and council members, with Swigart named temporary chairman and Nealon and Maton sworn in for wards.

Eleet O' Neill Hendrick Patrick Conner O'Neill Willian Peel John F. Wheeler Menulty Aaljiurninont Toe Ashat Common Council Alivesrs Dougheri Lonnonate Donald Devine Mate Brandon Mille Ely Clerk George Mills George Fivans Efivanit Wi ‘Ta Mille” Thie Conners Tare Ion

J A Bates Undergoes Appendectomy in Hospital

J A Bates of Park Street underwent an appendectomy after a diagnosis of appendicitis. The operation, performed by Dr Wheeler with Drs Gills and Siletis assisting, revealed advanced disease. Recovery remains doubtful, though physicians report some improvement and no immediate complications. Bates is married with three children.

J. A. Bates Park Street He Wheeler Tiates Nicholas Moon

Bicycle Club Meeting Urges Cinder Path Toward Homesdale Somanten

Carbondale Cycle club discusses building a cinder path between Homesdale and Somanten drawing local interest. An open meeting Friday evening expects a large turnout. Potential formation of an association with $1 initiation fee and 25 cent monthly assessments.

Carbondale Towarl Homesdale Somanten

Deaths in Clifford and Wilshire area claim two young lives

Friends mourn Dr POU Gardner of Clifford who died at 645 in the morning from gastritis. Hessie Williams passes away following illness. The ten month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Yourm of Wilshine avenue died Sunday night after two weeks with bronchitis. Funeral for the doctor will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock.

Pou. Gardner Clifford

Bridge stone work bidding set to commence

Local contractors will soon be invited to bid on stone work for the new concrete bridge. W L Beers of Clark Co is arranging bids for broken stone and sand, with work to start soon and be pushed to completion, the bridge to be erected in the city.

W. L. Beers Frm Clark & Co Towo Copilly

Rail project ties papers to state department

Papers filed at Harristy inform the Consoltian of the Carbon Dale and Forestry Passenger Railway about the Carbondale Traethin camping. The capital is listed as 450000 dollars.

State Department Harristry Carbondale Forestrty

Local Notes From The City Parish And Nearby Visits

Ruthven pursues public support for his ideas in the city while Trinity church holds a late evening meeting. Mrs George Chapin and her daughter visit Mrs Vincent in Hornellsville New York. Miss Nelle O Byrne visits from Olyphant and several residents update on work moves and births. New lodge officers were installed and J Burnett of Scranton is noted.

Avery Ruthven Trinity Church Ciper House James Kenworthy Delaware and Hudson City George Chapin Tiiy Vincent Hornellaville N.Y Nicise Edwards Wilkes Harre John Edwards South Church Street Wilson Gerry Ducknell University Wil Wam Geary John Lynch Last Chance McGrath Pittston M. H. Brown Scott Street Steam Dye Works Frank Berry Wilkes-Barre Canaan Street Henry Colling Brooklyn Street Olive Leaf Lodge R. E. Sheehan New York Br. J. Burnett Scranton Nelle O'Byrne Olyphant

Funeral attendance and illness report in Kingston district

W F Carden and James Boland of Dundalf street attended Miss Elizabeth Moran's funeral at Kingston yesterday. William H Wills is confined to his home by a severe influenza illness.

W. F. Carden James Boland Dundalf Street Elizabeth Moran Kingston William H. Wills

Easter Services And Local Notices In Berwick

Berwick residents attended Easter services with special music and floral decorations at the Methodist and Presbyterian churches. Local movements include Wallace Barnes relocating, Arnold returning from Delaware, and multiple visits among area families. The Hinkely board of health reorganized for the year with appointed officers and committees, and Wilton Hose plans a meeting to discuss important business.

Clinton Carey Berwick S. J. Taylor Arnold Delaware Harry Coates Yatesville Robert Coates Wallace Barnes Weat John Williams Joseph Hagush Manesfield Normal School Fawn James Jonling Plains Epint Ags William Thomas Hell Mrs. Jones Scranton Methodist Episcopal Church Exercices Presbyterian Church James Fred Benjamin Hetle Masterles Edith Rooke Gerth Dames Amd Hinkely Board of Health HL. Thompson Health of Heer Fool Veetekle B. M. Mogens HL Ow. Thompson BE. L. Crate B. Smith Be. L. Creda The Thompeen 3. Smith BE. i. Crate HH. OL. Thompeen Wilton Hose Company Taw Fc Lintern

Local notes round up illness travel and outings

Mrs. M S Lowe is recovering from illness. Erik Gratton returns from Philadelphia. Mrs FF Bernstein and children return from New York visits. FP J May attend Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen ball in Elmira. A child found morphine pills and recovered after medical aid. Rev John Davir returns from Elmira. Ducks observed on the river with local hunters failing to shoot. Grover Cleveland not present but Ray Capwell shoots several ducks. Baptist church Ladies Aid to host a soup sale at Railroad YMCA. Mrs J B Davis visits Union. Miss Jennie Sawyer visits Candor neighbors.

M.S. Lowe Erik Gratton Philadelphia FF. Bernstein New York City FP. J. May Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Elmira Lttle Charles Curren Httle John Davir Grover Cleveland Grover Ray Capwell Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church J. B. Davis Union Jennie Sawyer Candor

Swayne's Ointment Advertised for Itching Ulcers Tumors

Symptom note describes intense itching and stinging at night worsened by scratching leading to bleeding and ulcers. The ad claims Swayne's Ointment stops itching and bleeding, heals ulcers, and removes tumors in most cases. Sold by AI druggists or by mail for 0 cents. Dr. Swayne & son, Philadelphia.

Swayne Swayne & Son Philadelphia

Local notices and funeral details from Factorville

Reports from Factorville note Mrs. John Griffin at her brother Dudfee’s funeral in Taylor on Monday. Mrs. Adelbert Reynolds dies unexpectedly after a suspected mental illness and self harm. funeral at First Baptist. Jacob Kempher’s funeral held Saturday at Methodist Episcopal with Gx Chittin post. James Lewle and wife from Stintea New York visit Mr. Lewle’s parents on Malinetree. Ruel Capwell of Scranton visiting Factorville. Richard Davis sells Main Street property to George Carr and plans to move to Dalton. James McAlpin and son relocate from Waverly to Factorville.

John Griffin Dudfee Taylor James McAlpin Waverly Ruel Capwell Scranton Richard Davis Main Street George Carr Dalton First Baptist Church Jacob Kempher Methodist Episcopal Hhirch Gx Chittin Post Chand Army of the Republic Serenton Adelbert Reynolds Welboek James Lewle Stintea N. Y Mr. Lewle Malinetree

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills End Indigestion

A Pennsylvania reader reports rapid relief from indigestion after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. The testimonial claims restored appetite sleep and energy after two bottles with continued mild benefit from accompanying Hood's Pills. The ad touts Hood's as the only true blood purifier and promotes easy purchase.

Hood Dalso Nood Lante Belleville Pennsylvania

Across the States on Foot for Popenryune and Roving Robbery Reports

Local pair T La Romaine and W W Sheridan start a long foot journey from Wilkes Barré toward Sam Freneisew and Penryune with two years in mind. They plan to pass cities including Williameport Youngstown Cleveland Toledo and Chicago, then Cedar Rapids Des Moines and other western points. Meanwhile Kingston Chief of Police Thomas arrests Charles Jones linked to a recent Snyder’s Hardware Store robbery. $1000 bond set. Authorities pursue more suspects as Lugerne county dealers push a league movement to curb speak-easies, led by Chief Organizer No. in Burleton.

T. la Romaine W. W. Sheridan Sam Thomas Kingston Charles Jones Snyders Lozerne Jones Jon Edwardaville Whileer Themis Squire Oone Squire Thomas Mad Ouray Thomsar Sheridan Sheridan Oll Lugerne Burleton Noin League

Lehigh Valley Railroad Announces March Payroll Routes

The Lehigh Valley railroad outlines its March payroll payments with multiple route transfers. April 10 includes Penn Haven donation to Delano Mount Carmel and Weatherly. Weatherly to Hazleton Tombicken to Freeland. April 12 Mauch Chunk to Packerton and vicinity. Mauch Chunk to Easton. April 4 Easton to Perth Amboy and Jersey City. April 16 Mauch Chunk to Wilkes Barre and Coxton.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Penn Haven Dunation Delano Mount Carmel Weatherly Weitherly Hazleton Tombicken Freeland Mauch Chunk Packerton Vicinity Easton Perth Amboy Jersey City Wilkes, Barre Coxton

Notable Local Notices and Personal Stories

Miss Rachael May Davis in Cardiff trains as eminent evangelist under Clara Nouvelle Davis. Abram J. Fekert, condemned for Fred Bittenhender’s murder, shows gradual prison recovery. Hester Brace, once jailed, returns to court by prison van. Mrs. John McGeehan, Plainville resident, dies of paralysis aged 13. Allen McGeeane of Scranton and others attend the auction of Joseph Hendler’s pet deer, won by Clara Hendler for 220, paid after her father promised the rest. Deer remains at the Hendler residence on Park Avenue.

Rachael May Davis Welsh Presbyterian Church Cardife Mme Clara Nouvelle Liavis Abram J. Fekert Fred Bittenhender Hester Brace John MrGeehan Plainaville Allen McQeehane Scranton John Felts West Pittston Z. Wagner Plainsville Mire Jennie Kilmer Binghamton A. Sauer Brooklyn Clara Joseph Hendler Public Ballare Mr. Hendler Sitore Kent Hendler Park Avenue

Borough council meets as water issues and sewer requests arise

The Friday session discussed water damage petitions and a sewer line through private plots to the river. Action granted on road access. street committee to handle water plant coordination and related repairs. Bond of High Constable Smith set at 1000, council budget and fire company events noted.

Bijwit Tiraves Miller Berowah Mayfield Street Committee Burgess Soloman Qomnell Smith Citisens Gan Ereer Wile Crystal Fire Company Vents Fi Archbald Emalier Mand Colin Eittar Moserr Wigan and Font Ceribon Elpetlos Giuiin Speers Wiliam VW. Biicor Heltinon Dental Colere Metmore Mil Log Mainefront Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church

Local notices and political dispute involving Montrose delegates

A collection of fragmented notices mentions admissions and health scares, social events, and a lengthy statement to The Tribune about a delegate dispute. The central political item alleges past arbitration proposals between Mr. Van Wormer and the speaker over delegate support and the role of delegates in renomination.

Castoria Endures Through Child to Motherhood Chorus

An era old verse recalls Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy to motherhood, noting a child’s crying and a mother’s use through generations. The refrain highlights Whitty as a character linked to Castoria’s enduring presence in family life.

Hartmann's 67 Year old Listed in Time and Place

An OCR damaged fragment mentions TATE HARTMANN aged 67 with unclear details about timing, contracts, and location. The text references drinking, a crash, and seats, suggesting a legal or public notice context without clear specifics. Further readable names include Hartmann and a partial address.

Ian Oth Coli Tate Tate Hartmann

New National Refrigerator Pays for Itself This Summer

The article argues that waste from spoiled meat milk and butter each summer makes a quality refrigerator worthwhile. A good unit can save enough perishables to justify its cost in a single season, making the purchase economically sound.

Peruse These Pointers on Easy Refrigerator Maintenance

Public notice-like paragraph touts weekly leaning of refrigerators with a front removable waste pan and drip cup. Advertises an in genious device, polished ink case, carved panels, and Roman gold trimmings as features. Calls for catalogue or contact.

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