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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1896
Page
8
Vintage store offers special values across departments with suggestions of quality goods. Includes dress fabrics, silks, hats, parasols, gloves, corsets, skirts, shirt waists, children's reefers, and men’s underwear with Leader's Price discounts.
The article notes a contested insurance claim after a fire destroyed Beohninke level property in October. It reports initial settlements denied and a legal challenge with attorney involvement, plus a separate note on engagements and local social news.
A humorous medical column cites a Dr Anna note about a bearded patient with pledtra in Columbia. The piece mocks stamp collecting dangers and claims stamp gum can transfer disease, advising caution in handling stamps and cleaning fingers after moistening.
Carbondale readers are informed that advertisement orders and items for publication at the Hanngn News Dealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 9 am to 10 pm.
A horse attached to a cart bolted down Lincolt avenue causing chaos as it refused to slow near the Cobouratila House and then struck a church street scene. The vehicle crashed into the Mitchell building near the coal chutes, injuring none of the hearse crew.
In Carbondale yesterday afternoon Hyprodet Sage staged a private hypnotism performance for invited attendees. The room witnessed many subjects unable to move or respond, with some forgetting their names as the act lasted about an hour and left several believers in the hypnotist’s prowess.
Joseph Deens of New York, representing Wolfe's electrozone, visits city officials with a proposal for sewer treatment. Mayor Hendrick shows interest at Heilker's plant, but no action occurs and the issue likely will be dropped until spring rain ends.
The Loyal Knights of Anpert ea lodge discusses an evening meeting with a debate between Rose of Lackawanna and Jermyn lodges. The topic asks if a boy should have a dollar before he earns it, with Willie Davis Db P Mor guno and Richard Friend from the Jermyn lodge among the participants.
Preparations for the Lotus See wall eclob feature a detailed committee list including P Duty, BOF Lavin, J BE Chine and others. The balance will be held in Burke's Bell with the full Mozart orchestra providing music for the date.
Yesterday afternoon at Bi Rowe a solemn ceremony marked the reception and professions of the Seung vataidates within the Sisterhood of the Trimaculate. Bishop O Harnard Hoban addressed the candidates and their relatives as clergy from various parts of the diocese attended.
Yesterday Janes Newell resigned as superintendent of the road after Dod Dine Who previously held the post. Newell has not disclosed any definite plans, and the vacancy remains open while the company seeks a successor.
Brooklyn youth Ghilligher son of John Galla hier was severely damaged when his knee was crushed between two cars at No 1 drift. Dr John Niles attended him. No bones were broken and recovery is expected to be quick.
Local notices report Rev Tra UD Hall of Madison as guest of Key Jepson for a few weeks at the apist parsonage. James Campbell of Papokisin street reports a valuable forth mite purchase. Del and Hudson officials visited Plymouth amid digging suspicions. Several named clergy and residents appear in routine social and church-life items across Scranton and area.
Dr Humphrey to host a reception at the former's Garfild avenue home around 34 Mes. John Moon remains confined to her shewife by shhebiless Mrs Libbie and Mrs FE. Ss. Nisted are visiting friends at No Wé and Wurinwirt for a few days.
Montrose April 2 Susquehanna County Republicans wrapped up their annual county convention with permanent officers elected. Philo Burritt of Uniondale named permanent chair with delegates chosen for the national and state conventions. The ticket reportedly united with broad support and rival aspirants agreeing to back the slate. Notables in attendance included Congressman J H Codding and Senator Hardenburg.
Edward Mor tie of Susquehanoa street died instantly yesterday afternoon in Ne 2omines when rock fell during tire Glant prep. Several tons of rock buried him as his laborer escaped. Mor tie, 47, leaves a wife and five children and had lived here 30 years. He belonged to the Odd Fellows and Delaware and Hudson funds. Services and obsequies scheduled with Rev. A To Urban to lead the wake. Rev. Mer. Pees to succeed in Redsville. Community notices include church events and a charity sale by Brimithve Methodist church with a Water Drive won by Mrs. Frank Nicolls.
In Wilkes-Barre the prisoner Prank Shafer was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the October 1844 dynamite attack that killed four and injured several. The ten day trial concluded with a single guilty verdict after jurors were polled and Shafer remanded to custody.
Philip Killian Cut Bown of West Pittston died yesterday morning from a illness complications at age 456. He served four years and four months as second lieutenant with the Forty second Pennsylvania Volunteers and was the Union soldier who cut down the rebel flag over Fort Sumpter. He is survived by his wife and five children and was a member of multiple fraternal and religious organizations. The funeral will be Saturday afternoon with interment in West Pittston cemetery.
Samuel Line, one of the oldest residents of Ligerne county, died at 6 o'clock yesterday morning at his daughter's home in this city. He was born in Salem township, Lugerne county, Navy 2 140 and spent most of his life there, living with his son-in-law Colonel La elar for the last thirty years. Survived by his wife, his daughter J D Luchary, and two brothers John S Line and Stuart M Line. Funeral at 2 30 tomorrow from the house with interment in Hollenback cemetery.
Edwin F. Joslin longtime resident of this city died Wednesday night after consumption. He married Julia A. Raven of Carbondale June 5, 187? They lived in Carbondale before moving to this city. Survived by widow, daughter Cliva Belle, several siblings, and his father. He was a member of the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Funeral set for 1 o'clock this afternoon.
The St Leo’s church bell at Ashley will be hoisted at noon Saturday with no visiting clergy from other places. John W. Jordan of the Pennsylvania Historical Society will address the Wyoming Historical Society this evening. Merdoudan visits Rev H E Hayden. Henry Rees and Miss Mary A Sitmonr wed at the home of the bride’s family with Rev Sherd Roberts officiating. Rees becomes superintendent at United States Laurance Company in Newbury. A reception followed the ceremony. The Ashley Shoppeellers Club reports officers elected for the year. Ceiling work at the Baptist church nears completion. Rose Mark opens a bicycle repair shop on Army Street. Textile Company manager B F Bernstein plans new hotel connections. Delinquent furniture moves new in town. Several new houses planned this spring. County superintendent race sees Whites as leading candidates with Prof C B Moxtey named likely director choice.
A narrative letter from Mrs H L Goon of Oregon Wisconsin praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief after childbirth. The testimonial claims back pain, exhaustion, and heavy bleeding eased after four bottles, with renewed strength and ability to care for her baby. The letter urges other women to use the remedy before and after birth to withstand the birth shock.
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