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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1896
Page
8
An advertising page lists Leader's Price deals on laundried boys waists many sizes in white and colored plus 12 dozen fine mullin skirts trimmed with embroidery. It touts brocade silk capes ribs velvet priced low and silk ribbons in millinery, with parasols hats turbans and walking hats discounted.
English observers note sluggish growth of electric traction in Britain with under twelve miles opened in three years amid fears of overhead wires. Bristol line and the side trolley spur cautious optimism as new lines near completion and public acceptance grows despite concerns about safety and garbled reports from America.
An old advertising jingle recalls Castoria as a trusted remedy across stages of life. It tracks the product’s use from infancy to parenthood, noting Castoria’s claim to comfort for children and peace of mind for mothers.
The Lackawanna presbytery concluded its sessions with important business including elections for general assembly delegates. Clerical nominees Dr. McLeod Dr. Mills and Mr. Gibbons were chosen with alternates named, while lay delegates T S Manley Burr Benedict Wells and Phillips were nominated and elect. A lecture by Rev G G Smith on divine healing prompted debate and a motion ensured no action on the matter. The assembly also heard appeals for Sumner Avenue church Scranton and noted continued Italian preaching contacts.
Milton Perry, head brakeman on Condyctor Pearce’s Gravity line between Crompton and Honesdale, died after a loose telegraph wire fouled the track. The wire struck the baggage car stamping Perry to the ground. he died two hours later despite aid. He was 21 or 22, unmarried, survived by parents, two sisters, and four brothers.
The Scranton exchange is now operating with Miss Anna Culling directing at this end the canvass for subscribers. Mr. Maloney expects fifty subscribers to establish permanency and lists rates for business and residence lines including connections to Wilkes-Barre Honesdale Scranton New York Philadelphia Boston Baltimore and others.
The Lotua Social club plans a Wednesday banquet at Hotel American with elaborate preparations by proprietor William a re. Decorations and hall decor will be among the finest yet for a club known for entertaining, and members promise a superior evening for guests.
Charles Ball is stricken with diphtheria at his mother Mrs Parker’s Peck Street home. One death in the four cases noted this month. Mika Josie Lee of Thompson visits her aunt Mrs J F Campbell on Wyoming Street. Postmaster and Mrs Rosa mentioned in the rough text.
Wednesday night council proceedings included challenges to minutes and a treasurer bond. Officers appointed for various wards and a finance committee review followed a lengthy debate. Upcoming election contests and a planned baseball game were noted with local visitor reports.
A Susquehanna county Prohibitionist convention met at a local price Wednesday. Rev J C Hogan was elected chair. A A Gill was absent. Delegates nominated for state and national conventions. a reform conference followed at the Baptist church with several addresses.
Colonel James Mercur, once West Point graduate and army officer, died at Fortress Monroe after a stomach ailment. He was connected to Wilkes-Barre families and leaves a wife and three daughters. Interment at West Point.
A fragment discusses female melancholy linked to medical dissatisfaction with treatment. The piece portrays women as prone to dark views due to disease and general bodily distress, mentioning head and back pain, nerves, digestion, and pervasive discomfort.
Robert Webb aged 1 years son of Mrs Samuel Webb of South Sherman Street was playing with a loaded dynamite cartridge on Northampton Street when the shell exploded in his hands. He was taken home unconscious and his wounds were dressed by locals as no physician was summoned.
Former resident Mrs Harriet Helmne dies at Pabor Lake Florida on April 27. She was daughter of Dr John Smith and Thomas N Smith of this city and sister to Caroline Richards of Boise Idaho.
Lillian Blanvelt the noted vocalist will appear at the Grand Opera House on May 8 under the Selu man Society. Miss Mary Thomas Concert Company to give a concert in Concordia Hall this evening under the Dr Mason Glee Club. Cherem now open at Spalding's music store.
W. W. Adair resides in Hoboken and Hon James T Dubois of Washington DC visits town. Members of Friendly Hand of 1000 plan Odd Fellowship Sunday at Great Bend Methodist church with Rev J M Crompton delivering the sermon. They meet at 6 00 p m in their lodges wear white. Jesse Mahoney dies at home on Dayton avenue. funeral Tuesday at 10 a m from the Baptist church.
Morris BE and Chiara J. Bacon reached an agreement with Mrs. Bacon withdrawing objections. A court decreed their divorce last Tuesday. A Catholic fair drew a large crowd at the opera house on Wednesday evening. Drs T H and Mrs Backerville of New York will give a free illustrated lecture for ladies at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday April 28 at 2 PM on Woman's Health. Smith Kinner, attorney, visits his mother while pondering future location. The local baseball season opens with a game against Factoryville’s Academy nine on Saturday as funds are spent to improve the grounds, aiming for one of the county’s best diamonds.
Thomas Nicholas of Ridge Street died yesterday afternoon after a four month illness. Born in Wales in 1805, he moved to America about thirteen years ago and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Funeral Sunday afternoon with clergymen Reve Warris and Thomas of this place, plus Charles Jones of Nanthooke and John Daniels and family of South Taylor.
Hawley Times will be leased to Arthur Avery of Brooklyn New York with management taking over May 1. Current editor T C Kennard will depart in June. Leap Year social planned by Professor Heft's dancing club at Pioneer Hall on April 20.
A company plans a 48 mile double track mailway tunnel under Pike's Peak and nearby routes in Colorado. The project, starting near Colorado City and running southwest toward Independence and Victor, includes cross tunnels and a branch to Cripple Creek. Estimated cost is 200 million dollars with a start deadline within 30 days and operation by March 1, 1906.
A. L. Derry of this city representing 8. F. Hayward & Co. of New York has equipped the Moosie Hose company with hose apparatus and the complete fighting fire outfit.
In Belleville Pennsylvania a user reports severe indigestion and fatigue improved by Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills. After a small amount of the remedy the person says health returned, appetite improved, and energy restored, with continued use of the products.
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