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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1895
Page
8
Yesterday two weddings were celebrated in Carbondale. Bridget Judge married Patrick Duffy at St. Rose church with a reception at 72 Powderly Street. Lizzie Killeen wed Hugh Higallon at St. Rose church with guests and a wedding dinner. Staff and neighbors noted many visiting friends and travels following the ceremonies.
A young Hughes child suffered severe scalds when three cans of hot preserves toppled onto his face and chest while his mother canned fruit. Mrs Hughes started the response and Dr Shick aided. fever developed and the child remains in serious condition though eye injury is not expected.
Miss Gertrude Elston returns from Scranton while Miss Liggle McDermott visits Criends In town and Miss Nora Morrizon visits Miss Katie Manley in Pittston. Several others travel to Scranton Wilkes-Barre Olyphant and Philadelphia with family and friends. nurses and locals also noted.
A Philadelphia father reports his daughter’s hip disease symptoms lessened after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. He notes she could reach playthings again and improved overall health, recommending the remedy to others. He mentions giving it to sick siblings as well.
Yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock a heavy granite wagon toppled through a weakened wooden bridge over the Delaware and Hudson feeder. The wagon carried four animals and left two teams in control as workers freed them swiftly. Several horses were badly injured or died, and questions arise over bridge maintenance. The same issue touched off the Sixth Pennsylvania reserves reunion, with 100 veterans and families attending a procession, luncheon, and opera house meeting in Honesdale.
Ladies Aid Society plans Thursday gathering at Grand Army hall while Councilman Smith attends Harrisburg convention. Obituary notes Lorinda J Har ding of Hickory Street died aged 42 leaving husband P. G. Harding and three children. funeral Friday at Baptist church with interment Prospect Cemetery.
At 6 o'clock yesterday evening Nora Butler and Anthony Mullen, both of Scranton, were married in St Thomas church. Rev T J Comerford officiated in a large gathering of friends. The bride wore silk with ribbon trim and carried white roses, with her cousin Ma McAndrew attending as bridesmaid. A reception followed for the couple and guests, including Mrs and Mrs Jules on the train.
Miss Katie Doherty of East Side and Marcus Aconnell of Pittston marry at St Thomas church. Rev T J Comerford conducts ceremony attended by Miss Elle Doherty and Mirvin Heston. reception follows with guests. social raises $20 won by Joseph Ready.
Miss Jennie Sharkey of Pittston visits relatives. Waverly Baptist Sunday school picnicked at Keystone Grove. Frank Pidrick and daughter of Scranton visit friends. WW Reynolds family leave for Iowa for two months. Rhodes, Reynolds, Worden, and others attend Second Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery reunion in Scranton. Capwell family guests on Main Street. Miss Jenkins visits. Miss Ida Peabody and Miss Lydia Clark return to Holland Patent after visiting. Grace Wall stays with Mrs. A B Rought on Maple Street. Frank and George Reynolds plan a large addition to Rufus Lindley’s residence on Grove Street.
Forest City residents report a series of local happenings. Warranted arrests were issued for George Rodman Levi Colborn John Hughes and Michael Murphy in a milkman theft case and set at 200 bail each. Rodman posted bail. The Wandling Hose company plans a picnic September 17 in Wandling grove. The Green Ridge Senators defeated the Reds 12 to 6 on school grounds. Local visits include Astore in Babee New York and Mrs. J R Egan visiting Herrick Center friends.
Squire Gilboy of Duryea attended the St Thomas church benefit at Fadden's hall on Tuesday night, which proved to be both a financial and social success. Chief of Police Mullen won the gold watch in the raffle. Miss Marie Grier visited Carbondale, Logan of the Suburban hotel plans a trip to Ireland, Patrick Rielly returned from New York, Ed Owens recovered from illness, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cleave celebrated a birthday at Lake Winola.
Philip Williams died at his Culm street home at 9 last evening after a five day illness. Born in Walen forty nine years ago he had lived in this town for twenty nine years. He married recently and left behind a bereaved wife after a two week period.
Taylor to get a new depot replacing the dilapidated Delaware Lackawanna and Western facility. The Railroad Young Men's Christian Association team beat the car accountants office club 24 to 14. A big Moh mogul engine hauled 126 loaded cars in Williamsport. Delaware Lackawanna and Western switchmen were laid off. rumors cite union affiliation. Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley may form an agreement to allow LV access via former’s tracks into Philadelphia. Northern Pacific railway is being rebuilt with improvements. Montana replaces wooden bridges with steel. heavy trades reduced. President Ingalls urges employing widows of killed workers. Crossings foe trunk lines grow contentious. law may restrain dangerous grade crossings. First half 1905 earnings: 177 railroads, 119,163 miles. gross $381,778,437. net $109,915,638. Comparisons show 1894 totals, a 7.12 percent net gain, with partial recovery following financial strains and bond action.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the Now Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy eases pain in the urinary passages, bladder and kidneys, both sexes, with rapid relief from water retention. Sold by C. M. Harris, druggist, 25 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pa.
Mr Gunt Lager thanks Dr Smith and staff after magnetic treatments allegedly cured his catarrh and related throat and ear symptoms. He reports initial worsening, then gradual improvement over ten weeks and declares himself cured. Consultation free daily at 66 Linden Street.
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