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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1896
Page
4
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A fragmented ad lists straw products including Star Line Chive fancy hats and Panama straws. It mentions various shapes and prices such as 1.28, inviting customers to view the goods. The text appears as a sales notice with product names and a call to purchase.
The Knox shop touts its largest sailor hat sale with trimmed straw styles including Milan and Panama varieties at low prices. Shoppers urged to compare to higher costs elsewhere as hats advertised from $1.02 to $2.00 with leather sweat options and ribbon trims.
Rich Dresden Ribbons No 4 pure silk by the yard and Latin and velvet ribbons offered. Large bunches include Hoses with foliage Clover lilacs and flowers. Hats trimmed free as part of the sale. Gerson's.
The funeral for Oliver Cannon was at the Methodist church Priday at 1 pm with interment at Evergreon ry. The Ladies Aid supper drew a modest crowd after. Alls Nettle Gardner and nephews Jack and Harry Gardner planned a visit to New Milford with Eugene Gardner family then Elmira NC for the summer with Mia. Miss Gardner set to leave for Elmira NC summer. Junior pantst unton held entertainment at First Baptist with songs and recitations and cocoa and cake served. C H Matthewson has yard work in front of his Maple Street home. Miss Houghn and Wells painting Depot Street residence of H L Harding. Nichol son team to play baseball at nine at reserve tok es. Clara Rice circles regular meeting at 7 pm. Mi easic Seamans limited, aims to improve at a iste taat GLigior and family Forest City. A. J. Bawyer ill. Union reperseive meeting at Baptist church Sunday eve. Gospel meeting at Railroad Y M C A hall Sunday afternoon for men, run by shop and yard men. Prohibition convention in Forest City elected Charles tooney as delegate to state convention in Philadelphia. If the baby is cutting teeth Mrs Winslow’s Rooting Syrup has long been used to soothe, soften, and relieve wind colic and pain. fifty five cents a bottle.
Local shop on North Main street invites readers to leave job work and menu items for prompt attention. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and readers are urged to stop by for service.
Carbondale hosts a Four Hundred reception at Mrs. Frank Smith's Garfield avenue home despite poor weather. Mrs. Smith Mrs. Humphrey and Mrs. Fox led the event with gowns of black silk light silk and white silk, greenery and blossoms filling the rooms. An orchestra provided music as guests danced and socialized with their gentlemen friends.
W. J. Byrne takes charge of all Anthracite park advertising and Traction company car rights while D. P. Byrne leases and runs park amusements for the summer. He promises unique and unusual attractions, drawing on his experience to attract crowds.
Traction company workers spotted two men loading copper wire and fixtures into a wagon. Superintendent Duncan alerted Neary, who located the suspects, recovered the property, and released them with a warning of prosecution if seen again. Names identified as James and Joseph Ferricolo of Newark, New Jersey.
W H North and K M Janney of Philadelphia visited Carbondale to inspect the road. They report satisfactory management and favorable prospects for through tickets between Scranton and Forest City, expecting profits for both companies if sales proceed.
Arbor day ceremonies took place in city schools including No 6 on Pike street and Belmont street school. At Belmont street school several trees were planted with each grade naming one after the proclamation read by Director J M Alexander.
Alderman Atkinson’s Fortuh ward audience watched W. J. Edmunds, a Mayfeld constable, charged with threats against his brother in law and sister. Evidence appeared dubious. Edmunds posted $300 bail and faced county jail if unpaid.
Residents and visitors pass through the city with errands and visits. Reverend and Mrs H A Williams return to Worcester after visiting friends here. Miss Kuhtr Carter of Richmond Avenue to spend Sunday with Pittston friends. Miss Celia Boyle returns to Scranton after weeks in the city. The Moses and Mercer case postponed to next term. Harry Carr leaves Pioneer factory to join a firm in Naugatuck Conn. Mrs J J Roper of Brooklyn Pa visits her uncle Alderman Bunnell on Burkett Street. Charles Proctor returns from England after working near Carbondale. Loyal Knights of America groups to meet in Jermyn and city lodges. Cracker Jacks versus Wyoming Seminary at Anthracite Park Monday. Mary O Neill visiting Montrose then returns home. E E Hendrick leaves for New York on business. M P O Connor visits from Binghamton. Measles continue with 200 cases noted. Miss Mary Williams ill at Lincoln Avenue and Terrace Street home. Mrs Michael Harte visiting Cottage Street. Professor McCawley to move family from Priceburg to Bemont Street. Dr and Charles Reed and Mr Prolett of Wyomax guests of Mrs Reed’s aunt Mrs C E Lathrope return home. Miss Ole Coon and Varnie Reynolds visiting Scranton. Nellie Callahan visiting Mrs Mary Clifford of Cottage Street. A leap year social planned at Burke's Hall next Friday by local young ladies. The store of Charles G Evans, merch...
Milton Perry's funeral will be held at his parents' home No 16 with attendance by the Honesdale lodge of Masons and Rev George C Hall officiating from Wilmington Del A special train to No 16 is being arranged. The Honesdale lodge Odd Fellows will attend a Grace Church service Sunday evening with Rev John N Lewis delivering a sermon. Other items note William F Briggs traveling to New York City and a German Lutheran church concert. CG J Weaver owns a white bulldog named Snow praised for agility and training with remarkable ball catching and intelligent tricks.
Charles Delly discusses virial trends while W L Smith and Frank Keith ride bicycles. Sire Muck of Grand Lake helps his daughter Mrs M L Hafford. M M Blufford plans to build a pavilion on his farm soon. Work continues on the school house. Miss Jennie Hartman stays with Mr Rethen Kilmole. Mrs Truman now occupies her Summit street house.
A Philadelphia father reports his daughter recovered from hip disease symptoms after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. He notes initial ankle stiffness, improvement in mobility, and overall better health following the medicine. He urges others to use it when children fall ill.
A man about 42 from Whisky Hill jumped into the river opposite the Valley House yesterday afternoon and drowned. His body was recovered with aid from Policeman Connors, and doctors failed to revive him. A note to Mr. Lewis was torn from his pocket. witnesses were two boys fishing. Reverend Williams will address the society. Other local items note visits and routine activities in Wyoming Seminary, Jermyn, and Olyphant events.
Joseph Stevenson by attorney John M. Garman sues Jeddo Tunnel Company the Markles and others for 100000 damages. He operated a woolen goods factory on a stream drained by the tunnel whose sulphur water destroyed machinery and spoiled the water for his business.
Four Italians Passerella Carone Santi and Rustette were found guilty in local criminal courts yesterday of arson. Passerella and Carone had previously received five years in the state penitentiary for highway robbery.
Thursday evening contractor John Rebegher of Nanticoke suffered a stom ach region kick from a collapsing horse. Doctors attended him as he faced dangerous injuries. Sunday school convention at Zion Reformed Church continued with large attendance and talks by H A J Benner C W Siegel and RW Miller.
Jorn Brisiin employed at the Warrior Huntmaine died yesterday after a fall of cans. The deceased was a Weyours of age.
Jermyn and Carbondale lodge members plan to tear down the porch of a Mary Street building and replace it with steps to improve safety as the area had become a rendezvous for town toughs. A debate is set between two societies on April 27 regarding which has done more for the world.
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