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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1896
Page
8
Carbondale readers are told that orders for job work and team publication should be left at Hannon & Co newsdealers on North Main Street. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for prompt attention.
John McGrath, longtime foreman at High Hind Park colliery, resigns to take a similar post at Mount Lookout colliery near Pittston. J J McNulty of this city will fill the vacancy. he is respected by his workmen for his ability and leadership.
Two miners in the South Side workings issue a contest to prove supremacy between collieries. Twenty five dollars is staked for entrants, open to any two men. The event tests skill, strength and experience in coal loading.
Prohibition league of Carbondale reorganizes after Scranton visitors Lathrope and W B Hlowells address members. New president T G Robinson, vice president Fy J Hockenberry, and secretary treasurer Pierce Butler elected. Next meeting Sept 7 at T C Hubbard's office invites all prohibitionists in the county.
Miss Hyde and Miss Bertha Hyde arrived in the area. Miss Hyde accepted a position as assistant at the High school for the coming year. Several residents are mentioned: Peter Coyle improving at home on Brookhon street. Mrs. Sweeney and daughter Mary visiting Mrs. Math on the West Side. J. W. Turner is very ill on Laurel street. Various visits and illnesses are noted among local residents including Miss Teesie Merrick, Owen McDonough, Miss Florence Nichol, and many others amid social visits and returns from trips and outings. Joseph Isgurds at Filem Avenue. Bertha Hyde of Kingston visiting. Mrs. John Pengelly’s party returned from Mount Pleasant outing. William Bryden visiting grandparents in Clifford. Miss Maggie Mitchell visiting Blossburg. Michael Vincent visiting his sister in Canaan street. Joseph Hoole returned from a two months bicycle trip in Europe with stops in major European cities.
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A Friday evening Republican rally in Carpenter's hall Uniondale featured J H Thomas as organizer with W H Leek as presiding officer and T B H Dimock as secretary. George Maxey Jr spoke for 45 minutes on tariff and currency to strong applause before criticizing Democratic principles. F J Osgood and Hon Philo Burritt supported the party line. A Uniondale Republican club formed with officers including W H Leek president and George H Carpenter secretary. The group planned finance and campaign committees for the next meeting two weeks hence and thanked Forest City Republicans for their aid.
Mrs. Margaret Davis dies after lingering illness aged 75. Survived by two sons and two daughters living in Pittston Nanticowice Providence and Lisa Place. relatives visiting Centre Moreland. Burgess candidates include John W Reese William H Rogers W G Howells and James E Watkins. Glee concert at Calvary Baptist church before Shadikin trip. Taylor Reds beat Keystones in thirteen innings 8-6 final.
A hunting party from Avoca including George Brad bury John Graham Edwin Davis John Boone Thomas and Alex Gellispie left Avoca for Bear Lake. At about 5 pm near the Wilkes Barre Viaduct John Boone’s rifle discharged into his abdomen when it snagged on blankets. He was moved to a farm house and medical aid was summoned from Moscow eight miles away. He remained unconscious through the night as his condition deteriorated.
A young man from Lincoln Hill died suddenly, leaving an 21st birthday in October. The coroner arranged jurors to hear testimony as the body was prepared for burial at St Marys cemetery in the afternoon. Relatives and neighbors mourn the loss while friends gather for funeral services.
Agur Lathrop died at his home Saturday afternoon. A lifelong Democrat and former chairman of the county committee, he was born September 1815 and aged nearly 81. He once worked for the Pittsburg Times and Harrisburg reporter before moving to Montrose. He left two daughters, Mrs. John Courtright and Florence Lathrop, and was married twice. The community anticipates a lively Democratic county convention and speculation on which nominee might win. Colonel J R Warner visited Lake Carey for Sunday while others camped at Heart Lake. Mr and Mrs George Watrous returned from a month at Heart Lake.
Trev. Mr. Wilbur and family return from Dimock camp ground. Professor Whitford and family home from a York state summer. Miss Juste Lindsey began teaching at the Tunnel. Miss Kate Reynolds visiting friends at Murford. Jon. Bunnell of Russell Hill, Republican candidate for prothonotary, in town. Hazell Gore of State college visiting mother Mrs. Margaret Croft. Pastor Wathine returned from a Taylor visit. Union Temperance meeting held at the Methodist church. Sermon by Porter Wathine. Mr. and Mrs. Connor back from New York and Coney Island. Mrs. Flangevii children visiting friends in Ehinins. Mary Hall of Iyphant caller in town Thursday. Town beautified by new homes. George Sclason building a wine colonial house near the academy. Silas Cardner’s house on Academy Street nearly complete. Edith Wetherel of Philadelphia visiting sister Anna. Carrie Simrell hosted a Sunday tea for friend Miss Maurice Cransten of Avoca. Mrs. Hall and Grace, and Miss Ion Kohl of Carbondale visiting Mrs. Olvenburg. The McKinley and Hobart campaign club will soon be in uniform for political events. Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup advertised for teething and stomach relief. Twenty-five cents a bottle.
The eleventh census shows about one in twenty in the United States over five who cannot speak English. Four percent are native whites of foreign parentage, with most non English speakers in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico. Immigrant groups largely account for these speakers, yet the trend shows rapid Americanization.
A dramatic scene unfolds as Madame Bernhardt, ready to depart Paris for Brussels, insists on a car change for her train. An official initially balks, then bows as she steps before the locomotive and orders the switch. The car is finally replaced and the journey proceeds.
A North Side child kneels to bless the family and Brazil Mr. Hickeworthy inadvertently. then prays again for the kind Mr. Hickaworthy with one eye who gives candy. The exchange amuses Omabha Bea.
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