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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1896
Page
8
Meadors will presen tune notices advertising orders for job work and publications left at Suuimtion & Co newedealers North Main Street. Office hours from 9 am to 10 pm will receive prompt attention.
A reception for Dir and Mrs. PLB. Jemkins and Mr. and Mrs. ELK Morse with about 300 guests filled the Watt building on Church Street. Guests enjoyed oriental décor, music under Professor Firth and colleagues, and a formal dining room setup. Entourage and visiting locals from Foranton to Rochester attended, as did homecoming guests from Duluth and West Haven.
A Wednesday evening gathering elected officers and delegates. Commander Tost senior Vieew-con Taander chaired the session. Elected leaders included Milo Pelte quartermaster Alva W Taney and Hebert Metabes Oy among others.
Local notes report Professor Tregart of Mayfield once helmed as a city president in Mexico spoke on Life Among the Lower Chiwetea to Mexico at a Presbyterian prayer gathering. Other entries note visits and gatherings by Miss Mary L Jones Mrs William Jones Mrs Jeelih Vandertmark Mire OW Stainton Annie Tackett and Henry Price among townspeople.
List of local meetings and activities including Price Library nominations for 1887, Anthracite Glee Club rehearsals for President McKinley inauguration, Willing Workers fair, Logal Knights smoker, Christus Day amateur sweepstakes at Pleasant View hotel with 2.50 maintenance, funeral of Mr and Mrs Hulmer Newmindt, Welch Baptist church choir rehearsal, Mrs Rudolph Jones visiting, Edward Ganewer returns from Centremorehind, and David J Morris candidate for tax collector in Innmeush with Republican backing.
The Thoughters of St George elected officers including president Mrs Wroys and Mrs J Atwell vice president, J Mitchell recording secretary, J Widdell second conductor, Sudbury chaplain, Mrs Warren treasurer, Mrs Bosley and Mrs Deebles as secretaries, Mrs Miria Alger outside guard. Also noted were about fifty members and the death of Mrs Wilhelmina McMurtrie aged 48, mother of fourteen, funeral planned at Pittston cemetery.
An elleddfod will be held in Olyphant under the auspices of Emlyn lodge of Iver stea on St Patrick's day March 17 1807. The programme will be announced in the near future.
The Improved Order of Red Men and the Junior Order United American Mechanics presented the flag to the No. 1 school in Peckville on Wednesday. Rev. Simpkins delivered the address and highlighted patriotism, history, and civic duty as teachers and pupils performed a program.
Mise Elizabeth Battenberg recovers from a diphtheria attack in Carlisle. The report lists local visits and incidents, including a dog bite treated by Dr Shicks, blood poisoning from sulfur water, and plans for church events. Community notes mention milling growth and railroad talks as well as multiple residents affected by illness and travel.
A ceremony in the old Methodist Episcopal cemetery on Tuesday involved Grand Army of the Republic members. The article notes community ties with Honedale Baptist church and women’s groups. Photographer W LaValley returns to South Main street gallery preparations follow. Proceeds from the Christian Endeavor event at the Presbyterian chapel benefit the free reading room.
L Wagner a wholesale druggist of Richmond Virginia reports a severe sciatic rheumatism attack lasting nearly two months. He credits Mystic Cure for Rheumatism with curing him after doctors failed and notes hearing of good results from others who used it.
The remains of Mrs. Sarah Ulrich Kelley known as the Bard of Shanty Hill were borne to their final resting place in Honesdale after her death.
The ad extols ready-made clothes that fit men easily and leave them content. It highlights the convenience of a pay-a little at a time plan, suggesting accessible pricing and modern style through a local retailer.
Advertises All-woo blankets at 4.98 and sateen comforts heavy weight at 2.98, claiming exceptional value for spring shoppers. Notes department has grown beyond expectation as prices attract customers.
A market note describes furniture floor space being turned to holiday stock and presy goods. It cites unusual offerings with selling prices from 1.20 to 25.00 and mentions fine suits deeply discounted to move quickly.
A display featuring Onyx Tables Brass Lamps Decorated Globes Silk Shades Easels Music Cabinets Ladies Desks and hundreds of other furniture items on show draws shoppers seeking home decor and storage solutions.
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