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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1896
Page
8
Notices warn readers that advertisements, job orders, and publication items left at Kannon & Co. on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. The shop duration is listed as open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Thomas Nealon a 16 year old son of Mr and Mrs T M Nealon of South Main Street vanished quietly last Wednesday A postal card from Susquehanna said he found a good job A strange youth was seen around Susquehanna with no further notes His parents fear for his safety and are seeking him in Cooperstown and New York State efforts to locate him continue
Funeral service held Friday afternoon for Mrs. Iner. After a short house service conducted by Dew. Charles Tee the remains were taken to Archbald for German rites. Attendees included design from hustamad and sisters sent floral tributes. Floral bearers were James Nicholson William Hleddem and William Choodwin. Pallbearers listed as John KE Tone Thomas Lewison Frank E. Tappen George Krett Henry Steins and Jacob Oppentelmver.
A pleasant evening opened the Kies Kountry Rink socials at Burke’s Mall on Sixth Avenue. About twenty couples from out of town attended with dancing to music by Professor Firth. The hall featured a cosy reception corner, screens, plants, and decorative lighting, with refreshments and dancing continuing until one. Attending out of town were Miss Huil of Scranton Turtle, N Yoo MelKay of Brooklyn, Miss Charlotte and Miss Louise Penn Wettin of Stonington Conn Stella Ranch of Port Jervis and Messrs Fr Y Van Kennen of Honesdale and Thomas Ridgway of Washington DC.
Michael Dougherty, about 32, employed at Vand. Jing colliery, Tinaware and Hudson, was severely injured Friday when a poke caused him to fall. He suffered a broken back and paralysis from the waist down. He was taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition. He is married with several children.
Miss Edith Moon visits Wilker Tarre with Mrs J Jadwin and Miss Mule Jadwin. Miss Jadwin to sail for a tour through de Pleoges Stee this winter. Mrs Beetprize returns to New York City. Miss Kate Silverton departs New York for Withee then Dienive. Harriet Hayter and Certrude visit Crystal Lake and Lake Lutiee area. John Maxwell returns from New York after visit. Frank Colvin family visiting Factoryville. E Trekey and wife visiting Cannon Street parents. Miss Platter returns from Binghamton. Morgan Thomas daughter Margaret with Nellie Thomas and Anna Davis depart Scranton.
Harvey Smith comes back from Alaska trip Horace Dimeck returns from the Far West and Seattle William Huntton remains in Alaska area Minnie Bryant from Scranton visits Wayne county F A Bell duo back from Hawley Dr and Mrs John Niles plan two week Philadelphia trip Clara Owens of Olean returns Ida Strauss of Scranton enjoys Kinbucks hospitality
The fourteenth anniversary of Company F, One Hundred and Forty-first Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, was observed Saturday at Sheriff B A Leonard’s home. Captain H F Beamsley led the company with D A Bearle as adjutant. Judge and Mrs Searle attended along with several local veterans and attendees from Susquehanna County.
Miss Northrup left for Conway Saturday. The Dolton Sunday school held a Plenie at Academy Grove Thursday. Mine Winnie Resmelda visited from Pecile and Miss Jeane Gardner stayed in Scranton last week. Several relatives and residents attended veterans events at Mountain Park and Lake Witla activities near Aug. Mee WOW.
The article notes plans by Minkien and Williams divisions of Sons of Temperance to took Ariel on Friday. It mentions a festival at Union church in Sibley with Taylor band and a social, plus a straw ride to Olyphant replacing a Lake Winola outing. Also covered are Taylor Reds beating West Side Browns 18 to 6, and an arrest of Morris for assault while Squire Doles jailed him on $80 bail. Borough council met with Thomas elected chair.
A committee of Jones Joling and Decker will meet Borough Engineer Thompson to examine profiles. The committee plans to convene next Wednesday evening. Charles Watkins of Olyphant visited relatives in this town yesterday.
Professor William Wood visits with parents in North Urbana New York. George Kittridge Harry Lewis and Walter Bardwell depart for Mansfield State Normal school this week. Florence Sickler of Scranton visits uncle Harvey Siekler. Mrs 8 E Seeley and Paul return to Poughkeepsie after six weeks with J Judson Stark family. Joseph Lott and wife from Washington in town. Major H W Bardwell home from Philadelphia. J Seldon Swisher and wife visit Knowlton New Jersey. Joe McKown visits Lake Ariel last week. Winnie and Marshall Reynolds work near Harrisburg. Rev Hodge and wife to return tomorrow from abroad. Rev John Rendal preached last sermon yesterday. EK OW Faree and wife at Elk Lake.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Forest City Pa Aug 2 Friday evening a moister demonstration in behalf of protection and sound money was held in Davis opera house Philadelphia speaker Frank Carson arrived at the Ontario and Western station and addressed a crowd with a Republican platform critique of silver and tariff policy.
The coming term starts Monday August 1 with three new exceptions among teachers. At No 1 building Dickson L J Richards Kate Dolphin Lily Palmer teach, at No 2 Central Priceburg M J Lloyd Gray Cora M Griffin Clara Grier Julia Langan, at No 4 Nora Murphy Mrs Patrick Revels of North Malin Street. Bt Thomas congregation prepares for festival at Faddens hall tomorrow evening with a watch contest and twenty dollar prize drawing. Henry Ries fished in Slyde Park yesterday, Daniel Melaughlin of Lincoln Street Idslek.
On Saturday the store advertised 1000 pairs of ladies shoes at 50 cents, worth $1.25. This morning only a small fraction remains. the merchant guarantees each pair. Buyers are urged to stock up on a year’s shoe needs at the bargain price, a rate equal to what a few pairs would normally cost.
A reader from Oregon, Wisconsin recounts severe back pain, weakness, leucorrhea, and painful menses before childbirth. After using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound the writer reports relief, restored strength, painless periods, and improved ability to care for her baby and home. The letter urges use before and after birth to withstand the birth shock.
A vintage clothing ad promises suits at $15 when current prices run $25 to $30. It frames the deal as helpful for shoppers facing high costs and markets the lower price as surprising value.
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