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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1896
Page
8
Carbondale readers are urged to place advertisements orders for job work and publication items at Cannon & Co newsdealers on North Main Street. The office operates from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. for prompt attention.
Thomas Fluellen a longtime Carbondale resident and Ameri ca origin who arrived over thirty six years ago died after a seven week illness. He suffered sciatic rheumatism catarrhal fever and general debility and was a member of Olive Leaf Lodge of Odd Fellows. He is survived by his wife and three children. Funeral rites are set for Wednesday afternoon.
An intimate wedding was held at Mor and Mrs S N Bayley’s residence 87 Cunoon Street at seven oclock. Mary Bayley married Frank Vanderford of the city. Rev BE J Malsley of Trinity Church conducted the ceremony. Immediate family attended. The couple will live with Mr. Vanderford’s parents on Canasan Street and omit a wedding trip.
Early yesterday morning John Hope aged twenty one son of Dominick Hope was called away after a short illness. He was esteemed as a member of the Cottage football team the Marine Phe colo corpse and the Cottage Hose company. The funeral will be at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon.
Alice Maud Collings daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Collins died Sunday evening after a brief typhoid fever She was fourteen and had arrived with her parents from England about two years ago
A rock reef fall at Powderly's mine injured Michael McPadden yesterday morning. He is under care of Dr. IL Cy Wheeler who dressed the wound.
Local and personal notes list visitors and residents in town. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bennett and daughter of Lenoxville, J B Wickwire and Mrs G F Sprigert, A W Thirdick resuming as prescription clerk, and multiple visits between Archbald Scranton Waymart Olyphant and Los Angeles travelers.
Mrs J B Burr and Mrs W A Manville spend the week in New York City. Mr and Mrs R H Miller visit friends in Bethany. Miss Varna Reynolds in Scranton. Mrs Mary Crane visits friends in Montclair New Jersey. Miss Marion Crane returns next week for holiday vacation at home. Rev Peter Lynott of Massachusetts visits the Parochial residence and was ordained by Bishop O Hara last Wednesday. Lm Co F Rose chief clerk of the Erie assists A W Reynolds with lookkeeping.
Miss Amanda Carr of Scranton guests with Honesdale friends and attorney Fred Grands of Scranton spent Sunday at his old home. The post office remains at the old stand after a recent settlement and Shreiber Brothers push the building expansion. A cider mill is visible near Main street and viewers report East street opening through Mr Henry Wilson property connecting East streets. Passengers on the D and H line reach an entirely dark upper town station and a street light is urged for Race street.
The fall term closed while examinations ran Friday through Monday. Registration is Tuesday and the winter term starts next Wednesday. Dr. Sprague visited Scranton. Miss Brickman returns to lead German and French. Skating enjoyment continues as Amphictyon banquet is set for December 23. Captain David Robertson elected for next season after Thanksgiving game. Young Men’s Christian Association meeting led by Professor Stevens. Mr. Bower of Scranton visited. literary societies to elect officers next week. Mr. Rodgers of ’96 and Mr. Henry B. Swieffert of Danville visited seminary acquaintances.
Archbal d reports mines of Forest Mining Co resumed without trouble. five men arrested Sunday were arraigned before Squire Gildea and sent to the county jail to await further action. Notes on local social and civic items follow, including Knights of Father Mathew plans and school board actions.
The street commissioner's time set at 8048 dollars, M J White and H C A Battenberg at 110 dollars, and J Bishop at 1040 dollars were approved and ordered paid. The street committee and the Tract ion company agreed to repair the road beside its track. A petition to replace Poote's pharmacy foot bridge was approved at a cost not to exceed 125 dollars.
The Susquehanna Street Baptist church will stage Santa Claus Ar rival on Christmas night under Professor T. W. Watkins. Cast includes Maud, Nellie, Judith, Santa Claus, and a chorus of fairies and Brownies. Doors open 7, curtain at 5 p.m. Admission 25 and 35 cents.
Jermyn and Mayfield mourn Antonio Fusciok of Mayfield age twenty died at home after two months illness of consumption. Funeral at noon with interment at Green Catholic cemetery. A child of Ernest Wand of West Mayfield ill with diphtheria. Measles reported on Hungarian hill. Phinter of Clifford, once a confectioner here, takes a job with the Traction Co and begins duties today. Mrs Tuinlel Morgan and son James of Carbondale guests of Mrs William T. Davis. Miss Mary Jane Lyons invites friends from the South Side. Scranton Morning Paper critic’s claim to gain foothold in Jermain and Mayfield dismissed as false. Mathew Timon fatally injured at D and H mine last Friday died Sunday at home aged 35 with mother and siblings survivors. Funeral at 2 pm today at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Rev Father Lynott officiating. interment Archbald Catholic Cemetery. A teachers’ Institute for Archbald Scott Jerman and Mayfield districts held here.
The Saturday afternoon meeting at a school house included County Superintendent J C Taylor and several school directors. The district has about fifty teachers and over 2200 pupils, roughly one seventh of the county’s teachers and one fifth of its pupils outside Scranton. Principal Taggart presided and welcomed the visitors.
Seventeen members were received into full membership at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday morning. Miss Minnie Wademan of Scranton visited her cousin Miss Brella Wademan in Peckville.
Miss Grace Read is ill Mrs Gould Capwell was in New York City last week. A horse owned by E Rakestraw of Upsonville ran wild on Main street Friday after a pile of blown paper and struck a hitching post breaking the wagon and harness though the horse was not injured. William Meland and F B Ross were in Scranton on Saturday. Albert Sloat visited Susquehanna last Monday. Harry Van Gorder of the Hallstead Herald visited his family at Lakeside Sunday.
An article urging women to prioritize health for themselves to ensure strong, contented mothers and thriving children. It endorses Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to treat feminine weakness and claims it aids motherhood and easier childbirth with testimonials. It also warns against dishonest druggists selling inferior substitutes.
The advert notes how men who visit seem to fit perfectly in ready-made clothes and leave content. It highlights the ease of choosing from stock and the benefit of a pay a little at a time system for purchases.
The department reports rapid growth and announces strong value with all wool blankets priced at 4.95 and sateen comforts extra heavy at 2.05. Goods are described as far better than good at these prices.
A furniture sale advertises holiday stock with large sale prices from 12.00 to 25.00 and many pieces offered at half price to move quickly. The note mentions floor space being repurposed for this promotion and highlights bedroom suites among the lots.
Decorated globes silk shades easels music cabinets ladies desks and hundreds of other furniture items are on display in the showroom demonstrating variety and craftsmanship for shoppers and collectors alike.
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