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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1896
Page
8
An advertisement touts Leader's large assortment of millinery cloaks suits capes skirts silk waists dress goods silks and accessories. It highlights low prices on men’s suspenders hosiery wash goods and wide fabrics with numerous special Leader's prices and a promise of quality and value across departments.
Jacek Swarie and Latton visit. Johie Scutt spotted Wednesday. Miss Bovale Fle socializing locally. Mrs MM Evans visiting friends. Prank Postin visited Scranton on Friday. Charles Pyle of Green Didwe away a few days. Loren Clements returns to Wesleyan University. Revo AL Pail returned from conference. Walter Runyon from Lone Island visiting at Druggist BJ Cannon’s home. Mrs John Lyran visiting Beranton. The Cheerful Workers met at Mrs Boo Gardner’s home. planning an apron sale at Dr SS W Lamoreaux’s soon.
A Water meeting held in hose rooms on Saturday evening featured speakers and a plan to appoint a committee for a later talk by Attorney A. J. Colhorn of Scranton. Epworth League activities and a public meeting with Rev S C Simpking were announced with free ice cream and cake. The burial of Edward Morel followed a mine roof fall in Olyphant, with Odd Fellows and local band in attendance. Obituaries note Dr. Charles Treverton’s death and several local births announced in April.
Carbondale notices announce that Hannon & Co newsdealers on North Main Street will process job work and advertisement orders with prompt attention. The establishment opens from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering early and late service for readers and advertisers.
City engineer faces a joint council session amid several candidates for Frick’s seat. Some oppose re election while others support him. Devine of the West Side pushes a petition after prior council defeats. Frick has shown promptness and ability in duties. A decision is expected Tuesday evening.
Philadelphia financier W Chirks & Co and A Silliman visited Scranton to inspect the Carbondale line from Peckville to Forest City with plans to sell thromel tickets on the Scranton Traction route. The move aims to boost ridership and reduce costs compared with the current system.
William Snyder of Greenfield Road was crushed by a fall of top coal at Delaware and Hudson No 1 shaft on Saturday. He suffered severe head and back injuries, one wound needed nineteen stitches, and he was carried down the incline after a large rock collapsed during work at the top.
The text describes Stainton finally signing to deed property after refusals, with a sale deed to his wife pending. A transfer of his team has been made to favor the cost. Mise Cook, who fled with Stainton, will appear in court as proceedings continue regarding the Maree property.
Personal items show JF Reynolds called to Forest City for a melee incident. Visitors include James Dielson from Seraniten and Miss Martha Nichols from Seranten. Residents and guests from Hyde Park Brooklyn and New Milford are noted. Hospital updates and church events through the weekend are listed with several names and small town movements.
The funeral of Mrs Ida Covey was held last Tuesday under the auspices of the Ladies Circle of George Fell Post No 109 Grand Army of the Republic. Services were at Bannist church with Rev Bergen Browe officiating. Pall bearers included B M Green George Perry George Warner W D Spencer Joseph Pelham LD KL Doty. Interment followed at Hickory Grove cemetery. Burgers E J Stone and brother Watson formed a partnership in handling agricultural implements and will offer a large stock. The community gave Rev F H Parson a hearty welcome upon his return from the Wyoming conference. Parson has served four years and this will be his final year.
Eugene Osborn from Hartford and Mrs. George Jackson visiting friends in town. Mr and Mrs William B Phinney of the Hagle traveled to Binghamton and back with two bicycles. Eugene M Casey of Oxford NY and Agnes DeWitt, daughter of Evil DeWitt, were quietly married at the bride’s home this week.
Seagan officiated the ceremony with Lee J. DeWitt and Miss Liggie Casey as attendants. The couple left on a Delaware Lackawanna and Western train for their wedding tour. Nearby residents Samuel Walles of Havana and insurance agent Tittsworth of Montrose were in town. the Mack-King wedding drew guests from Binghamton.
Mrs Roaencrans of New York visits her mother Mrs Decker on Vilion street Rev Holmes to leave today to enter upon his clothes Miss Alice Ryans on Eynonu street Friday afternoon with friends Edwin Allen resigns from borough police Burnett and Cornelius wedding tomorrow James Hood to build a new house on Union street Taylor improvements and a large Christian union meeting held last Friday with various songs readings and questions Lost on Friday evening a key within borough limits Finder rewarded at Winslow's Store Mrs Winslow of Susquehanna county visiting friends here
The article lists upcoming activities in Callicoon area including a sugar social at the YMCA ball, an annual election for Railroad YMCA directors next Tuesday with candidates from several church groups, a chicken pie supper at the Baptist church society hall, and a visit by Willian Ross and Mrs Shaw as guests.
A group of friends hosted a Thursday evening surprise party for William Atherton. The event featured music, games, and dancing until 10 followed by a lavish lunch. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Atherton and many relatives and friends such as the Youngs, Bells, Kirfs, Ludlows, Litts, Dunlans, Kern, Sylvius, Justin, and numerous Athertons and others.
Mrs John Emery and her three children were discharged from the Maltbu smallpox hospital. They received a thorough scrubbing, were dressed in new clothing, and transported in a closed carriage to their new home in Broderick.
General Paul A Oliver of Oliver's Mills owns a Jersey cow aged thirty three years that recently calved on his farm a noteworthy event. Spring Brook Water Supply now bills quarterly instead of semiannually as water rents. Professor Siegel’s dancing class is set for Loomis hall next Friday evening. Mine Blauvelt the renowned soprano appears at the Grand on May 5 under the Schumann society.
A joint institute of teachers from Ayceca Marcy and Lackawanna township met at High School No 1 with Professor Reagan as chair. Papers on language mathematics music and pupil relations sparked lively discussion. Next session planned for Marcy township. Forty Hours devotion began at St Marys parish as clergy led ceremonies. Marriage notices for Kate Nealon and Thomas Hannon and Frank Beamish and Rose Gilbride announced.
Grant W. Lane made a business trip to Susquehanna on Friday. The funeral of Fletcher Bunnell’s 4 year old son, drowned Wednesday, was held from the Episcopal church Friday afternoon. Rev. C. A. Benjamin hosted parish reception at the parsonage Friday night. Louis Heleferich visiting friends at White Mills. Sprinkled rice on wounds to stop bleeding.
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