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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1896
Page
4
Carbondale notices announce that orders for job work and advertisements are accepted at the establishment now and Co newsdealers on North Main Street. The office is open from 2 a.m. to 10 p.m. for prompt attention.
The Fidelity Conclave No. 130 of Heptasopha in this city releases its annual report showing steadily increasing membership and no deaths at the time. Officers L. D. Wolfe as financier Henry Wilbur treasurer C. A. Kase secretary Archon V Helms as the right man in the right place D W Humphrey a helpful brother. The Conclave meets the second and fourth Wednesday evenings at Salem avenue and Main street and invites visiting Heptasophs to a warm greeting.
The Railroad Brotherhoods extend thanks to the Ladies Auxiliaries and to railroad officials from all roads entering Carbondale for assistance in a successful union meeting. Gratitude is also offered to Mayor O Neill and Rev Father Coffey for their presence and addresses, and to all who aided the gathering. Signed M P Harding Secretary of Committee.
G D Tallman died yesterday morning after a lengthy illness due to consumption. He moved to the city from Thompson seven years ago and worked as a machinist in the locomotive shops of the Delaware and Hudgon company. A faithful Methodist and upright citizen, he will be missed. he was nearly fifty four.
The Misses Stamp return from Susquehanna visit. Lucretia lodge new officers installed with Patriarchs Militant from Scranton attending. Numerous residents and visitors cited including Mrs. Fletcher entertaining, Mrs. Estabrooke of Harvard, F Ryan of Washington, and Mrs. Coogan in Scranton. People attend weddings, birthdays, or travel to Harrisburg and New York for events.
Mr Tsa Atherton of Taylor called on friends Tuesday. Mrs Zurrie Randle visited Moscow for a week. Miss Estella Phinney of Scranton waits for friends. Mrs William G Funk, ill last week, is improving. Silas Randle senior improves his dwelling with new paint. Miss May Brodhead of Elmhurst spent Sunday with her parents.
Nicholson lodge No 857 Independent Order of Odd Fellows to hold banquet at the opera house on the evening of December 11. The Mystery Tea at Mrs. I T Whitbeck’s last Friday for Universalist church funds drew few but impressed attendees with its novelty and amusement. John Harris, Scranton attorney, visited Andrew Walker over Sunday. F L Foster and wife from Factoryville spent the Sabbath with the …
The Salvation Army holds a meeting at the opera house this evening with recruits from Glenwood Pa sworn in. A child will be dedicated to the Lord during the service.
The school board in regular session approved bills and noted progress on building projects. Night schools will open in each district with Miss Neille Dixon at district 3, Professor Hoban at district 1, and Celia Maloney at district 2. Teachers began new duties last evening.
John Davis of Scranton narrowly avoided injury when an engine on the Keyser Valley line struck his buggy as he crossed tracks near the borough end. The horse reeled and Davis was thrown but not seriously hurt. Other local notes include social activity at Weber's rink and the Independent Social club planning a move to Minooka, the Hyde Park Robert Morris Glee Club electing officers, and the Pyne mine shutdown for two months for repairs.
In a Monday special session the borough council approved a resolution removing bondsman duties for Treasurer MacLoughin. Another measure directs Borough Attorney O Malley to appeal Judge Gunters ruling on electric light bonds to the supreme court. Adjourned. Miss Mary Melvin visiting, two girls with diphtheria improving. Loftus returns after six months ill health. Presbyterian ladies host event at church with good attendance. Olyphant Water extends new line to Tiger Valley completed.
Rev H J Millard of Rush Pa was in town on Tuesday Miss Jessie Van Loan is in Binghamton this week N Mitchell visited Parlor City on Tuesday Norris Treadwell of Conklin NY will address a gospel meeting next Sunday afternoon Horace Arney of Brooklyn NY will lecture on temperance next Thursday evening at the Railroad YMCA Farmers Alliance held an entertainment Monday night Mr Skinner of Franklin Pa praised during the singing Tuesday morning Henry Hickling of Scranton a stone mason with the DL&W lines in town suffered a bad injury when a stone fell on his right foot Mrs Jerome Jones of Conklin NY visited friends in town on Tuesday
Mr Thomas Quinten of Olyphant spent Sunday with sister Mrs John King. Mrs Eugene Myers in very NL. Mr and Mrs John Lance visiting in New Jersey. Mr F A Finn of Scranton moved into the Jinks Beagle house on Highland park. Willing Workers to hold a dish social at the drug store on Wednesday evening with supper free for those bringing a dish. Norman and Arthur Brown of West Nicholson visiting here. D F Smith butchered a pig age one year two months dressed 600 pounds. one ham 52 pounds. Arthur Keene of Scranton called on friends Sunday. Cottage lake skating is nice.
The fifteenth semi annual Sunday school convention of the Primitive Methodist Wyoming district met at the Jermyn church. Rev. George Ball led a praise service and welcomed by Rev. William T. Williams. Delegates from Plymouth to Jermyn read reports and formed committees. The afternoon featured a teacher qualifications essay by W J Hooper and a large numerical report: 14 schools with 2110 scholars and 303 officers and teachers. The next convention will be in Avoca.
The Loyal Knights of America district met at Winter’s hall with an evening of songs, solos, duets, and remarks. Visitors from Carbondale and Olyphant lodges attended as Chairman D. P. Morgan welcomed all, and plans for the January meeting were announced.
The Mayfield council met Monday with most members present. The light issue with Jermyn was postponed, poles were bought at 1.50 each, a petition to aid Mrs. Grady was signed, the back road and borough street were accepted, electric line work was awarded to Scranton Electric Construction, George Buckingham was reappointed health officer, fence removals unsettled, thirty day sums due to property owners, and bills approved totaling 272.18 for the month.
William Melodge proprietor of the California hotel on the East Side swore out a warrant for Patrick Powers. The case before Justice C E Helms charged assault and battery stoning house and threat to kill. The prosecution could not substantiate the claim and the suit was dismissed. Attorney H D Carey defended Powers. Other items note William H Tennis in Carbondale and Mrs William Hemelricht visiting friends.
Waverly residents visit Forest City while Thomas B. Smith returns home from Santa Anna after typhoid illness accompanied by his sister Mrs Grace George. The obituary notes the funeral of Pardon Covey held at Baptist church with Grand Army of the Republic ceremony and interment at Hickory Grove cemetery.
Mrs William Davies and Mrs Roger Evans of Hyde Park visited Mrs D G Owens on Monday evening. Joe Gilgallon has fully recovered from the shot wound received while scuffling with a watchman at Johnson store. St Thomas church interior is being repaired and sanctified. The Priceburg Social and Dancing Club weekly meeting on Monday evening was well attended.
A letter describes anxious mothers watching their daughters weaken from consumption. It claims an early medicine called Hoots Sarsa purila can restore blood quality and improve health. The writer recalls Cora, 19, who was rundown and told by friends she would not live three months, before treatment.
The speaker notes men seem easily fitted by ready-made clothes and leave content. The ad promotes the perfection of ready-made garments and offers a pay-a-little-at-a-time system for purchases.
Department store proclaims rapid growth and highlights bargains such as blankets at 4.98 and lateen comforts, claiming the goods are far better than good at these prices. The message emphasizes strong value to attract customers.
A furniture retailer advertises deep discounts on bedroom suites and other goods to clear space for holiday stock. Prices range from 25 to 1209 dollars, with some fine suits halved and pushed out at double quick sale speed.
Onyx tables, brass lamps, decorated globes, silk shades, easels, music cabinets, ladies' desks and hundreds of other furniture pieces are on display. The exhibit showcases a wide range of home furnishing items likely drawing visitors seeking interior design ideas.
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