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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1895
Page
8
City finishing work yields many gains as about one hundred five new houses rise in the past year along with ten large store buildings. Homes and stores show modern construction and high values. Assessors plan another tour to complete the year’s property footings.
The remains of Mrs. James Evans of Mayfield who died at a polyclinic institution on the 4th were buried Saturday afternoon at St. Rose's cemetery. She was widely loved with many friends in Mayfield and the city. Her husband and children survive her. The funeral cortege was large, with attendees from Mayfield and this city, and many floral offerings were received.
J C C Hoynden, manager of Weston Mill in this city, invents a grain unloading contrivance now in operation at the Scranton mill. A scoop dumps grain into a bin driven by a drum with a rope. A simple clutch in the drum axle lets the operator stop the drum from a distance, saving time and labor.
Two well known Sportamen borrowed a friend's blooded dog for a hunt. After a successful trip they found the dog was missing and undertook a two day, neighborhood search before finally recovering the canine.
Minstrels tonight featuring the Hi Henry company of forty performers led by Arthur Deming and E. McNish. The show sticks to Tollstrelsy traditions while offering original touches. Costumes and production values are described as first class and the specialties are expected to be among the best this year.
A rumor claimed burglars entered Nicholas Devine's Brooklyn street house on Saturday, gagging him and his wife and stealing valuables. The couple say nothing was taken and they will prosecute the person who spread the tale.
The general committee in charge of the Mitchell Hose Company's fair met at the Watt building to prepare the post fair report. They anticipate clearing six hundred fifty dollars after all accounts are settled.
The funeral of George W. Brink, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brink, of Carte venue, occurred Saturday afternoon. A short service was conducted by Rev. G A Price from the Meth on church before private interment in the cemetery. He died Friday of typhoid fever.
Intervening Service reports an evening program at the Methodist church featuring a song service. GVA, Place’s address appeared in connection with the event and was described as powerfully delivered.
Ticket Agent C. R. Smith is confined at home with illnesses. Tonkins has issued cards inviting Mrs. John to the marriage of her Annie to George Schroeder.
Shoppers see a Holiday specials display featuring a line of regular items and new wear footwear. Storefront signs advertise four fashion accessories and a varied assortment in the city retail district.
A Tuesday evening wedding is planned at the bride’s home on Carte Avenue joining Miss Misa Lizzie Morgan of South Wyoming Street to Harry Seitz who will manage Kerr and Siebecker’s store for Mr Kerr. Invites go out for Maggie Evans and Thomas H. Evans at the Welsh Baptist Church on December 24.
Fonesdale hosts a sacred concert at the Presbyterian church with J. Hodle directing and solos by Mrs. Rocveweil Mrs. Wood and Miss Florence Wood praised. The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Epleen pal charity raised 172 dollars at a Thursday supper. A horse incident caused no major damage. Amy Pulls Jr. was committed to Danville after a barn theft admission. Louis Grambs plans to seek admission to Scranton’s Lackawanna County bar.
Local residents travel and visit others, with Miles Bartle Bogue returning from New York and Miss Anna Chamberlin back from the same city. Church and fraternal events loom as the Patriotic Order Sons of America meet at Hopbottom and the Guild of Bethany plans a social. A winter lecture series at the Baptist church begins December 14 with speakers from Yonkers Stroudsburg and Binghamton.
Fred Foster comes back to Nichol Son after a pleasant visit to his parents Charles Parker and family who have been visiting relatives here and returned to Scranton. Mesers Charles Farnham Milot Potter John Rink Silas Smith and Curly Johnson travel to Virginia for a hunting trip and will be guests of George Wideman. Rev T H Parson will conduct Sunday services at the Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow. First class work at Martin Bold’s barber shop on Main Street. Dell Carpenter visits Philadelphia. Mrs W B Finch nearly caused self harm last Thursday. Dr N C Mackey has treated her with two medicines, one internal and one Belladonna extract.
Pittston reports Michael Donohoe of Upper Pittston dies after illness. Skating on the West Slide attracts many youth. Frank Gordon to assume Anthracite Drug Store ownership. James Brags returns to take over Houck's Drug Store. Lizgle McAndrew and Mame Boland visit from South Scranton. Track work on Fulton and Williams streets advances slowly due to frozen ground. Night work to thaw ties aids progress. About fifty Entis club members visit Plymouth to greet Uno Animo club. John Ht Thomas of Scranton and Jennie McNab to marry tomorrow. Nell Ruddy and brother visit Pittston. Henry’s minstrel troupe at Music hall Tuesday. Hook and Ladder social planned at Armory. Pittston Business Directory notes plumbing services. Local ads for Wright Co plumbing and secondhand goods. Abington Baptist youth rally set for Dec 10 with program on Christian Culture Courses and Bible readers course.
Samuel 8. Breese, after eleven years at Kate's harness shop, resigns to become foreman at ML. Ti. Post's Wilkes-Barre shop. He is a hardworking, capable craftsman and will be missed as a Sunday school teacher and Epworth leaguer. Mrs. Fannie Stark dies at 81 after a liver illness. funeral held at Stark church. The Methodist Sunday School and Epworth League plan meetings. Keeler house to offer Turkish baths with new steam heat.
A donation at the Methodist Episcopal church netted about 75 dollars for the pastor Rev C H Newing. The Sacred Literature Course with talks by Rev W J Ford and Prof B H Whitford attracted attendees, with several evening sessions and discussions led by community figures.
Sunday social visits anchor N Y and Jenningsville Pa appear in a local notes roundup. The Tingley block foundation on Main Street is completed with brickwork underway as residents and visitors, including Miss Fannie Simmrell and Frank May, are mentioned among several short travels and gatherings.
Walkers Pond sees excellent skating as youths improve. The Dalton bakery runs a wagon twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, with Mrs. T. E. Tiffany and daughter Edna visiting Wilkes-Barre. A borough project builds a house on Haymond Hill for Mary McCracken and family.
A detailed account of a three year invention promising speeds from twenty miles an hour to higher, describing motorized axles, adjustable speed via vertical levers, ball bearings to cut friction, and a brake system. It highlights steering near the wheels, compact heads, and features like self-oiling motors, eight gallons fuel, and a claimed safe, fuel efficient design.
The Farmer's Institute convened on Friday with sessions starting from music and prayer. Rev H H Parsons of Waverly delivered the welcome, followed by responses from Rev 3 J Austin of Wallsville and speakers W L Nesbit Lewisburg T M Simmons Phoenixville ALC Graves Tompkinsville Rev I H Parsons George Stevenson and County Supt J C Taylor.
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt argues Canada trends toward a republic as French influence strengthens. It praises French language and culture, critiques British administration, and envisions a continental polyglot future with French as a national tongue. Also includes an ad panel for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething remedy priced at twenty five cents.
The article argues that while the United States can mobilize millions from the National Guard and boast a capable navy, the key vulnerability lies in coastal defenses. It notes vast coastlines from Maine to Washington and Alaska, with major ports needing protection against foreign fleets, despite fortifications in cities like New York.
The article notes the lack of coast defenses at most U S seaports and warns that in case of war the nation would rely on the navy and improvised torpedo defenses while gun factories are pressed to maximum. It cites J H Outhwaite of the ordnance and fortifications base who estimates readiness in two and a half years if current facilities are expanded.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy quickly eases pain in the bladder and urinary passages for all, relieving water retention. Sold by C. M. Harris, druggist, 125 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pa.
Businessmen are urged to contract early for ad space in The Tribune Annual and Political Hand-Book for 1896. The work will be more complete and valuable, with extensive information and statistics making it a year long reference, especially for Northeastern Pennsylvania including local counties.
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