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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1896
Page
8
Notices to customers warn that orders for job work and publication items left at Kannon & Co. in North Malin Brest will be attended to promptly. The office opens from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Intelligence reports the death of Rev Oliver Crane D D LiL T who long served as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Carbondale. He died Sunday at his home in Heston from paralysis after a career as a missionary in Asia Minor with the American Board of Foreign Missions. Yale graduate and class secretary, he married twice and left four children.
A creditable amateur performance by local talent showcased Sidney Grundy's Arabian Nights at the Grand Opera House on Tuesday evening. The cast included Emma McLoughlin, Tile Murphy, Annie Killeen, Lillian Penckert, Helen Judge, William Miller Farnum, Patrick Kirkwood, Edward Kelly, and Joan O Rourke, with Mr Farnum as stage manager. Alumni Athletic association reserves the proceeds.
Hon 8 B Jones led Car Bondale hospital trustees to the state board of charities where a $15 000 request was approved pending legislative and governor assent. Funds allocate 12000 for maintenance and repairs 3000 for improvements and 2000 for past expenditures reflecting orderly city management.
A meeting at the Columbia Hose house elected Levi A. Patterson as president Grattan A. Singer as secretary and John J. Simpson as treasurer. The group voted to rent Anthracite park next season and secured a location at 80 fine per site for those interested in driving.
Over the past two days large quantities of brick were delivered by the Ontario and Western railroad and workmen expect to finish the contract if weather improves. Yesterday morning was extremely cold at nine degrees above zero and only one side of the street is nearly completed, with traffic to shift to the eastern side when conditions permit.
Miss Barbara Held daughter of Henry Held and James Andrew of Park Street were married in Newark New Jersey Tuesday evening. After a short trip they will settle in a newly furnished home on Wyoming Street. Frank Schoonover a stenographer with J E B Burr's law office has registered as a law student. Frank Collins of Fallbrook Street is seriously ill. H A Purple of the Purple Undertaking Company was painfully injured Tuesday afternoon by a fall from the rear end of a wagon.
Readily available stock includes grain to the best Wilton oils cloths and linoleums in all widths and prices. Window shades and curtains present latest novelties. Rocking chairs upholstered in plush tapestry and brocatelle with cobbler seats. Prices touted as the lowest.
A roundup notes several injuries and illnesses including a man struck head first on pavement and multiple bruises, Mrs. Frank Morgan with a severe elbow cut, George Hughes with arm injury from a slipping chisel, and Samuel Collins family afflicted by typhoid fever. Social visits are noted among residents and travel plans described.
Local families held Thanksgiving reunions in Clark's Green and surrounding towns. Notables include Emma Coon and Lilian Robinson visiting Carbondale, the Lutsey and Lautsey families hosting, and the Wells and Leach households gathering in Georgetown and Hyde Park. Funeral of Mrs Engle noted. marriages and church society activities announced. Farmers Institute scheduled at Clark's Summit Methodist church with programs on dairying roads and home life.
W. L. Peterson J. J. Walker and Rh. E. Randall of Forest City visited the town fire department on Saturday. Hillside Fire company of Forest City plans to buy a new hose wagon in the near future and the above named gentlemen were present.
A report notes officials toured departments seeking the newest and best equipment. The Archbald colliery was idle yesterday due to broken cogs but expected to resume today. David Lloyd and Mrs. John Griffiths plan to wed Saturday evening. Sunday school pupils begin Christmas practice. skating, a popular winter pleasure, was enjoyed by local youths in two town areas. first of the season.
Christina A. Oakly of Mayfield married Harry N. Dolph of Carbondale at Mrs. Oakly’s home under an evergreen arch. Rev Franst hlen dail officiated. The bride wore steel colored silk with bridal roses. sister Mattie May assisted. Groomsman was his uncle Pred Colwell. Attendees included relatives from Carbondale Montdale Scott Olyphant Forest City and Scranton. A surprise party honored Miss Fowler later that week.
Mrs Willam Kestell travels to Pittsburg for brother’s illness. Arc light on Main and Depot streets back on after outage. John Williams, Mansfield State Normal student, visiting home. Mr and Mrs Thomas Solomon of Jermyn visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Columbus Green return from Plaineville. Grassy Island Delaware and Hudson breaker operated twenty three and a half days last month. Three new diphtheria cases reported to health board, two in Second ward one in Third. Keystone quartette to sing at Epworth league event in Providence next Friday. Miss Ruth Wideman of Fleetville visits Miss Stella Arnold.
Mrs IrA Potter returns home after six weeks in New York state. Mr John Metz visited Thos Howell's on Sunday. Joe Round injured at William A. colliery this week. Mrs Thomas Loews Issick and Misses Matth Hinds Mamle and Hannah Howell called on Pitts ton friends this week.
Assurances received that President McKinley will be among those present at the Grand Army encampment to be held in Buffalo by next August.
An 19th century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a long trusted remedy for teething discomfort, diarrhea, and wind colic. It claims millions of mothers have used it for over fifty years and urges buyers to demand this brand from druggists worldwide at twenty five cents per bottle.
Travel notices outline multiple coast to coast tours with dates in January February and March. Packages list round trip and one way fares, durations of five weeks to three tours, with departures from New York and Philadelphia and stops including New Orleans for Mardi Gras and connections via Pittsburgh. Florida itineraries offer two weeks with varied dates and costs.
A historical notice invites inquiries about travel itineraries and options. It mentions George W Boyd, assistant general passenger agent, Broad Street station in Philadelphia, with dates for reference and ticket agency contact.
Early Tuesday a fire gutted the home of Mrs. Gilbride and her son in law Frank Beamish in Avoca. The blaze spread rapidly due to an overheated stove. Insured losses included $700 on the property and furniture coverage. Nearby property owned by Martin Cardon was saved by bucket brigades.
Fifty fresh pieces for suitings and pants arrived this week. The stock includes men’s and women’s tailored options in a range of fabrics and fits.
Wide assortment of footwear advertised at deep discounts including 250 pair Men’s Fine Calf Hand Sewed Shoes at 1.75, 575 pair Mens Calf Shoes at 95c, 1000 pairs Boys School Shoes at 75c, 500 pairs Ladies Dongola Shoes at 1.39, 250 pairs Ladies Hand Sewed Shoes at 1.39, 50 pairs Ladies 1.25 Shoes at 50c, 750 Misses School Shoes at 96c, 109 pairs Child’s Grain Shoes at 38c, 2500 Baby Shoes at 15c. Call to examine goods. emphasize savings and avoid other shops with same name.
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