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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1897
Page
10
Lackawanna County Carbondale advertises that orders for job work and items for publication left at Hannon & Co. North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Robbers gained entry to the Simpson Joseph Whyte hotel by removing a front door pane and entering. D M Lynch, boarding at the hotel, confronted a thief. a shot was fired injuring Lynch slightly. The second burglar fled from the upper floor as shots rang out. both assailants wore masks and remain at large, possibly local tramps.
Miss Tenrer Nell of Battle Avenue wed Anthony Walsh of Pike Street at St Rose Church. The Rev T F Coffey officiated with maid of honor Marie Camphe and best man J Z Nell. The bridal party returned to the Nell home on My and Alem Peter Nell for a celebratory dinner. The couple will reside at the Greens home on East Pike Street.
The annual meeting of the congregation of the Second Presbyterian Church is announced with proceedings expected to include reports from church officers and committees, election of officers, and discussion of upcoming programs for the church year.
Tuesday evening the congregation held a business session with a lengthy program of readings songs and recitations. J W Wise spoke on current church finances and over $800 had been raised for charitable needs, a larger sum than in prior years. JW Wilke and William Clam were elected trustees and William Curnow was thanked for free janitorial service.
Dr Lam Lenahan a young physician and Miss Margaret Lenahan were married at Saint Marys church Wilkes-Barre. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Andrew R A Ste. The bride wore teen grenadine and pink taffeta with hat to match. After a small reception the couple left for a two week trip and plan to reside in Cartondale after May 16.
Rollin Manville of this city, superintendent of the Delaware and Tidsen tiileond, married Mie Platones Hay at the Hoff home in Montclair New Jersey on Wednesday. Rev Carter of St Luke's Montclair officiated the ceremony.
Descriptions of Dimities and fabrics by Neral ascots Jenadine Broder Lappet Brodes Tissue Drodes note their use over colored underkirts of high silk for charming varied effects. Realizing the goods will be available soon, inviting readers to view the upcoming collection.
A tasteful ceremony was held with only relatives present due to a recent affliction in the Manville family. Attending were Mr and Mrs David Zelley Jr of Brooklyn and Mr Keith H Manville. After a two week honeymoon the Manvilles will return to the city and reside there.
Miss Olina Herring of Balem avenue entertained Fortnightly Club members on Tuesday evening for literary exercises, refreshments, and social time. Prizes in the guessing contest were awarded to Mrs. W. G. Scurry and Miss Grace Hathaway. T. J. Einer of Shannon & Einer bakery bought property on Booth Terrace Street from T. F. Skinner and plans a new residence on a 50 by 60 foot lot with a 40 foot frontage.
Local notes report preparations for a closing dance by Professor Taylors class with music by the Mogart orchestra. Many residents are listed visiting, returning from trips, or entertaining, including Misses Williams and Murphy and Mrs. Morgan. The Master music will repeat at St. Koess church on Sunday.
An OCR fragment touts Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming rapid, radical system cure in mild doses. It mentions immediate relief, first dose benefit, and prices of 50 cents with dubious seller details and unrelated local shop names.
A Jermyn community roundup details attendees at a Gillool residence party with names from Archbald Scott and surrounding towns. It notes upcoming events including a revolutionary cantata fundraiser, a mothers meeting, and a Fraternal Veterans gathering with Camp delegates and a July meeting call.
Mr Frank J. McCafferty of Mayfield has announced immediate candidacy for president of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of the Diocese of Scranton. He currently leads the St. Aloysius Society, a role he has held for five years, with a reception held in Carthyndale in his honor and remarks from local notables.
The report notes the 11 o'clock wedding of John Shields to Bridget Bolland at St Patrick's church Stew with J M Smoulter officiating. Camden details list navy blue cheviot attire for the bride and attendants Lisale Clif ford and Patrick Campbell. Also reported is the funeral of Frederick Lied, with services at the residence in Blakely and Prospect cemetery, and a list of pallbearers.
Miss Tillie Weber, daughter of Councilman and Mrs Joby Weber, wed Harry McGuisan at Coerman Catholic church Hyde Park with Minnie Luxenburger as bridesmaid. Jonah Angood mourns wife, funeral plans pending. James Hoffer seeks Republican delegate post. Traction repairs near Hyndhen. Morgan Jonet returns home from Par sons. May 1 oyster supper for George Washington Lodge No 4. public reception at Methodist Episcopal church for Rev Willan Friary and wife. Winslow relocates to California. Health board logs twenty four mej cases. Funeral for two year old in High Street held at Forest Home cemetery.
Priceburg elects Reese Davia to fill the Third ward council seat replacing Max Kowhler. Scranton court officers visited Tuesday to auction the household goods of Mrs Malone of Carmall street. Mrs Malone’s daughter Mrs BP Farrell bought the goods showing local family dealings. A Mrs John Lewie of Carmal street worked as a cutter in Scranton earlier this week. Quesie Keifer bought a new wheel from Jacob Pelpher. Professor and Mrs M J Lloyd attended the funeral of Frederick Lloyd in Olyphant yesterday.
James Shoemaker of Nichols North Carolina spent Sunday with his sister Mrs George Drake senior Mrs John Thornton and children visiting her mother in Peekville William Carey received the contract for taking down the bridge across the Lackawanna river Much improvement is being made on the project and surrounding area.
The stock of J. L. Harding removed to the corner of Wyoming and Linden street has been bought for less than 25 cents on the dollar. We will not ship to our New York wholesale house and will sell the entire stock in Scranton at auction.
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