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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1896
Page
8
A period advertisement details Leader's store offerings across millinery cloaks suits capes skirts and dress goods. It lists vast selections with special Leader price tags on silk waists wash silks organzine fabrics and lace trimmings, inviting shoppers to compare samples and enjoy discounted spring colors and fabrics.
The Browneen Literary Institute presents meladrinva in three mets titled Nevada or the Lost Mine. The cast includes Vermont actors Thomas A. Trendricks and Jube black miner, with director John Kee Kelly. A delegation from Lack awding Lode attends church services.
A meeting of the ladies and gentlemen connected with the Willy Misosle House company Noodo will be held in McMilan's hall on Tuesday evening to discuss arrangements for a fair to benefit the company. Abel Storms of Main Street suffered severe bruises from a ladder fall. Moosie Powder Company halted works in town for an indefinite period. FP. Price and Thomas Law, both visitors in Scranton and Archbald respectively, were seen about town yesterday.
Readers are urged to place advertisements orders for job work and publication items at Hannon & Co newsdealers on North Main Street. The establishment will promptly attend to requests and remains open from morning until 10 p.m.
Carbondale men lead a proposed Elk Lake resort two miles north of Way between Prometon and Elk Lake. George Gibes and G. P. Rogers form Cities in Rogers Elk Lake Cottage Haven to build cottages for campers and summer boarders with lots sold to buyers. The project aims to popularize the lake as a summer retreat this coming season.
The local baseball season begins Thursday with the Cuban Giants on April A. Patchen joined the squad, all players except Sales reported. Carbondale travels to Scranton for a big April 2 clash between Carbondale and Scranton, as the Seranton VII team boosts local interest and funds.
Friends gathered for the funeral of Samuel J Bates at his Park Street home and the First Baptist Church. Rev J Jepson conducted a consoling sermon as members of the Shield of Honor and Loyal Knights of America carried the casket to Maplewood Cemetery. Moral offerings were described as very beautiful.
A quiet wedding was held Sunday night at 21 South Birkett Street the home of Alderman Bunnell. Pearl Bunnell son of the alderman married Miss Elisa Lake in a ceremony witnessed only by the groom's relatives. They will live with the groom's father and forego a wedding trip.
Richard Thomas, a well known resident, died yesterday afternoon at his brother in law W. Evans’s home on Wayne street after a short illness from pneumonia. He was highly popular and left many friends ready to mourn his passing.
Local residents from Wilkes-Barre and nearby towns are listed visiting relatives and friends in Hambridge Cory Bradford and other places. Notables include Frank Berry, J B Berry, Professor Doty, James F. Barleyte, and Misses Dean Gumers. Easter offerings at St Rose church totaled 1207 dollars.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will tender a reception to the Reverend to honor his service. The event will feature greetings from church members and a formal program acknowledging his work and impact on the community.
The church hosts a Wednesday evening reception for the Parsons family inviting friends of the church and supporters of the cause to celebrate past success and future potential. J. W. Courtright travels to Washington D C for veterinary college commencement. Miss M K E Carlin visits Miss Flora Linkham in Waverly. Epworth league social at E J Chapman's home. Harry Pease of Scranton visits the area. Miss Emima Coon of Wyoming Seminary stays with her parents.
Local items report visits by Mrs Lowe and A Holden, a graphophone concert planned in Railroad Y M C A hall, and church activities. Community members attend socials, funerals, and temple events. Public meetings include the Baptist women society and the Daughters of Pocahontas installation with a supper.
Mrs J R Studley of Philadelphia visited her brother James Joppling on Main street and Mrs Moore of Warden called on Mr and Mrs Frank Peck. Miss Rose Bray has been indisposed. Mrs George B Reed returned from Philadelphia visit and was joined by her sister Mrs W F Kilhour. The state board of health reports two immigrants Jivan Knatko and Luk ase Keelnnes arrived in Philadelphia aboard the steamship Ll Naels with a smallpoxlike case. they are quarantined and under observation to prevent spread.
Miss Hannah L Hill of White Mills wed Jacob Yanss of Brooklyn in Grace church with Rev J N Lewis officiating. Wooden Blakney plan to resume shirt factory operations within days. Town riders enjoyed season starter tours with Hawley route popular via towpath. Parapets burned on Main street to be replaced with brick buildings, improving town appearance. Rev J N Lewin and wife host Episcopal congregation reception Mondays. Rev J A O Reilly appointed rector of St Johns church meets favorable response. some yet hoped Rev J O Byrne would get the position.
Halsey Wells, a Jersey Central fineman, returned from work to discover his wife Isabella Wells dead in bed Sunday morning. Coroner deemed no inquest necessary. death attributed to heart failure after prior attacks. Survived by husband and daughter Mrs. George Willis of Mauch Chunk.
David Jenkins of Nanticoke and his two boarders George W. Robinson and David Lewis visited Glen Lyon on Easter Sunday. Robinson and Lewis returned to find the house robbed of 140 dollars a watch and a ring. A warrant followed but the hearing produced no proof and all were discharged. Officers later claimed Robinson admitted tending to incriminate Lewis and himself.
John Nice, 80, died a week after a brutal assault in a Ply mouth Welsh Hill brawl. Three men faced homicide charges. Mike Pushka is jailed. Police issued warrants for the remaining suspects who reportedly fled to Carbondale seeking work.
E F McGovern and John F Shea have filed reasons for a new trial and arrest of judgment for Frank Shaffer convicted of first degree murder. Bnai Brith synagogue on South Washington street to be remodeled and enlarged with additions at rear and front. Interior repainted and building given a general overhaul.
Saturday evening saw the electric lights active again after a three week gap as work completes on Seon road. Professor John E Meawley resigns as principal of Noo DT sehood effective April 17. Funeral for the late Thomas Lrodd at 2 o clock this afternoon. Miss Chart Boyd the evangelist plans to resume meetings at the Primitive Methodist Church each evening this week. Als ape Welowimne Thomas Meehan and John Judge visited Carbondale last evening. The school board held its regular meeting East eventing. William McLaughlin and Son, Louis, were in Carbondale Sunday.
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