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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1896
Page
8
Notices from Hannon & Co news dealers on North Main Street remind customers that advertisements orders for job work and items for care should be left at the establishment for prompt attention the office hours are from 8 a m to 10 p m
Young athletes from Scranton and Carbondale will meet on September 6 to determine representatives. Events include dashes, relays, shots and throws with sandstone gold medals for victors. Officials plan exhibitions and multiple races throughout the day.
The article reports Thomas Loftus has left for parts and that S100 is missing. A board compromise on Condon Avenue is noted with several hoarders and a list of items and losses. Names include Thetis Tettus and Adie Gilenaut. Several men are linked to missing money totaling around 610 or more, with Michiel Moran also mentioned in relation to the theft.
Local officials consider stricter permit rules as a wave of vendor activity surges this week. The burden falls on eVatinelists and residents, with complainants urging smoother enforcement and clearer timelines.
Mise Fung Malone of elby and Piva Moran of Brooklyn visit Honesdale relatives. Wilkes-Barre visitors include Mores O'Prion and others visiting De Meeek on North Niieiti Street. Many names and places listed with visits to Peter Horman’s house and Capel Cherving Mass. Several guests from New York and nearby towns are noted with ongoing social visits and local movements.
Visiting kin and friends are listed in a jumble of names and places. Mrs. George Kelley of Lincoln avenue and Mrs. AL BB. Joes of Whyte, Alabama stay with W. Sumon on Canaan street while the Wheeler couple spend a week at Crystal Lake. A. W. Lowsley plans a ten day vacation in New York State. Patrick Curden returns from Scranton. John Meron of Singston accepts a plumbing post with Bell & Brown. Mary Walker of Plymouth visits Miss Minnesse Penton. Mrs. BM. A. Robbins and son Maurice visit Hancock and Cadosia. Pred Hauenstein leaves for Stamford. Thomas Kitelen of Philadelphia visits Mor ate Me Gg on Keone Lane. Bridget Kilhullen of Woodlawn avenue visits Thomas Burke in Ithaca, N Y. Nelile Crardinen of Shaunton visits Miss Mnoma Wills on Porter avenue. Nelile Dangean of Providence visits Miss le Chorte on Dinatt ehbert.
Forest City residents discuss a proposed new link from Main Street to a nearby neighborhood. The plan aims to ease pedestrian and vehicle traffic, improve safety, and raise property values in the area. Local officials cite reduced congestion and better access to the riverfront as key benefits.
A fragmented local column notes Mise Wives as visitors at Beraitias on Peeks tthe Mere and Mrs Charles Clark visiting Abr Wirten and Thhetbs dt Uo peieepneliter. Allee Thtnt and Nettie Wolf spend days of light work. Prof Poeset and others at Methocywing. The piece mentions Lake Sheridan and Veterans observance at Mountain Park on Friday.
Olyphant Clarenes infant son of Mr and Mrs Joes A. Camantase, of Delaware Street, died at home yesterday after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements to be announced in the Catholic cemetery. The meeting of two local factions adjourned with six present, six absent. President Davis presiding. Miss Alice Patten entertained about fifty friends at Delaware avenue for Miss Davis of West Scranton. Fifteen-year-old Michael Hevers injured falling twelve feet from a trestle on a Delaware and Hudson branch near Marshwood. he is reportedly improving after being unconscious for hours.
Be sure and ask Winslow’s booth for the syrup. The advertisement touts Mra Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a fifty year old remedy used by millions of mothers for teething pain colic and diarrhea. Priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
Mothers should monitor their daughters physical development and provide timely information. Signs of decline include sluggish thoughts headaches dizziness back pains and social withdrawal. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted as preparation for the coming change with advice offered by Mrs Pinkham in Lyon Mississippi.
Local Montrose notes on congressman Jomlan of Tink honook Wyoming county and comments on Republicans in Tunkhontook. The piece mentions voters at Tar hell Prete cre and lists residents and attendees of events including a Republican meeting in New AlilCord, plus wedding coverage and town parades by the Union band.
Miss Mars Mahwdy of Thoibredd Street marries at St Theis Church with Rev Rd Conierford performing the ceremony. Attendants include Miss Kathe Crate and John Moore. A reception followed at the bride’s home before a wedding trip. Nearby, Miss Crile and Miss Daity are noted among guests and friends.
Per. DETCHONS Vitalizing Sarsaparilla Pills are touted as a superior blood purifier and nerve builder when combined with Sarsaparilla. The ad claims cures for anaemia nervous diseases indigestion loss of appetite female weaknesses and more. Price 50 cents and five. Sold by Carl Lorena druggist 418 Lackawanna avenue Scranton.
The Frankfort Daily Capital, longtime state official organ and Courser Journal adjunct, resumes as a straight Republican paper. It has repudiated the Chicago ticket and platform and backed a gold standard Democratic convention. Walter Forester becomes editor in chief and Fred H. Roberts as associate editor. Colonel Samuel Sayre remains business manager.
Myris V Hopkins aged 44 attempted suicide by jumping from the Aqueduct railing into the Potomac River. Rescued by bystanders, he survived with no apparent injuries. Hopkins worked in the treasury department as a clerk and is described as a widow's husband.
A man named Nelson fired two shots at his wife on Northwestern Avenue injuring a three year old girl who was struck near the temple but survived. Nelson fled the scene and was arrested a short time later.
If prices run from 25 to 30 dollars elsewhere this offer undercuts them with a $15 suit. The ad promises a surprising fall in cost and a tailored garment to fit like a bargain from the dealer.
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