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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1895
Page
10
A brief advert lists fresh produce and household items with prices. Cleaned currants and lemon peel priced per pound, mixed candy and clear toys noted, plus extra lemon peel and citron terms. The snippet suggests a local shop menu of groceries and miscellaneous goods without full context.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Mary Daniels aged 74 at her daughter in law Ellen Daniels home on Main and Railroad streets Taylor after a week of illness from lagrippe and bronchitis She was born in Merthyr Tydfil Wales and lived in Hyde Park since 1856 survived by three sons Benjamin Morgan and William Her church affiliations include First Welsh Congregational and Tabernacle church Funeral plans not yet set and other local items follow including entertainments, visits, injuries, and society meetings
An Arabian trinket peddler was found with severe head and body bruises near Meadow Brook breaker. He may have fallen from a street car or been struck by a wagon. Passersby cleaned him, patched his wounds, and he continued toward the central city as the YWCA South Side held an address by Miss Mary Dunn with music and an engaging program.
Edward Holmes son dies at one after mule injury at Legegett Creek mine. Funeral time pending. Rev J J Williams to exchange pulpits with Rev Phillips Sunday. David H Price moves to Edna avenue. Several residents listed for relocation and travel. Aged Haldeman dies. funeral tomorrow. Edith Clark seriously ill. John Kerrigan injured by street car. Church services announced for Sunday and Monday. Olwin Harmon dies of scarlet fever. Professor Hughes to preach at North Main Avenue Baptist Church. Reynolds Bros goods ready for inspection.
A large double dwelling on Spencer Street suffered a vigorous blaze with smoke and flames spreading rapidly. Neptunes Independents and Electrics fire units responded to the alarm from box 27 as neighbors helped save adjoining property valued at about 2000 dollars, partially insured.
Oscar A. Conred was found dead Friday afternoon in Auburn within a short distance of his home. Authorities suggest a possible self-inflicted gunshot, with initial notes pointing to an accidental or mysterious death in Piqua County. No criminal motive yet established.
The Green Ridge community celebrated the dedication of the new No 87 school building yesterday though Mayor Connell and George Carson were absent due to business. Superintendent Howell presided, a drill by Company A, a trombone solo by John Turn, and a dedicatory address praising American schooling. The event drew many students, parents, and friends, with the building to be followed by an Monday cantata and performances.
The regular monthly meeting of the poor board was held yesterday afternoon with all members present except Mr. Williams. Cases heard included aid for Mrs. Barrett and Mrs. O Neil, an adoption request for Bessie Whitney, and an advance on funds for Christmas relief. Dr. Evans reported 119 patients treated in November. 147 in the asylum with 12 admitted in November. 153 in the establishment on December 1. The board adjourned after reports from other physicians and officials.
A New England society meeting set December 20 for its annual dinner at the Terrace. J A Lansing chaired. committees on arrangements membership speakers and auditing named. Speakers may include Rev Dr Nichols Henry Fuller Theron Osborne and Judge McCarthy with Osborne perhaps delivering an original poem. Debate over renaming the group to Northeastern Pennsylvania continued.
A plan to consolidate the central city Young Men's Institute and the St. Aloysius Society gains momentum. Fr J J B Feeley chairs both, with committees named to negotiate a merger, aiming to form a larger institution akin to a YMCA. Also features local Christmas shopping notices at Turnquest and Blume's Carriage Repository.
The Scranton event invites varied vocal and instrumental entries from choirs and soloists with detailed rules and deadlines. Committees and adjudicators are named, with prizes and ownership terms outlining after the contest.
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