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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1896
Page
8
Readers are asked to bring ads and job work to Bannon Co News Dealers on North Main Street where the office opens early and stays open late for prompt attention.
The Carbondale council of the Fraternities Accident Order organized Friday evening with officers elected including Councillor HSCL Butler and secretary Isaac Singers tremwurer Frank Reemmelmeyer. John P. Coy of Philadelphia highlighted benefits, securing over two charter members alongside several others listed in the roll.
The order of Heptasophs elected officers including Archon J He Diyrnes past archon J Bo Mannion financial secretary PR Motfitts secretary POP Carrell treasurer J Ah Gilhools prelate M FR Gilmwarting outside sentinel James Devine inside seat he, Withon Smirk inspector, George Write provost, M J Connelly trustees James Coughlin sr Alexander McDonnell and Timoth Gilhool.
John E Coleman of the city passes the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy exam. John Moyles of Simpson loses a finger after a rock fall. Dr Niles performs the amputation. A Bo Youngson of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers travels through town then heads to Cleveland. Sylvanus Frick recovers from diphtheria. J F Thewnolds plans a Harrisburg move January 4 for the legislative session. Flora Rhinegault suffers typhoid fever. Conductor E Skeels and Harry Skeels seek Hot Springs health benefits. Mrs C O Mellen hosts a thimble tea with several ladies assisting. E C Kirby of Pittston visits. Ada Burrhos returns home from Oneonta visit. Professor Taylor’s dancing class prepares a New Year’s social in the Burke building. Pethick of South Canaan returns home after work with Painter Macksledge.
A Crescent Club committee plans the annual New Year's smoker in the club parlors. Mrs. C. La Doty of Wilkes-Barre visits her parents on Garfield Avenue. John B.E. and J.A. Dennis traveled to New York to meet their English arriving father. Florence Harrison visits with Minnie Kyte in West Pittston. Doin Bassett hosted friends at Lincoln Avenue. Lot Dart of Kingston visits Jones Thompson. Sarah Davis accepts a position with J.B. Morgan. Walter Dickson from Scranton was in town. Bod Bulley of Trinity church completed services at Waymart yesterday. Miss Allen of Forest City visits friends in town. Rev. Father Kreldt of the Carmelite order preached at St. Rose Church in the evening.
An advertised remedy claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia within one to three days. It supposedly removes the cause and eliminates the disease immediately. Sold by Carl Lorena at 418 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, a local druggist.
The Martin Luther lodge No 22 Loyal Knights of America celebrated over eighteen years in the town with a lively gathering at Malin street hall. James Bh Watkins chaired the event, with members enjoying sandwiches and soft drinks between stories. Performances included solos and a recitation by listed members.
Edward Allen seeks the Republican nomination for tax collector. Horace J. Daniels runs for school director in the fourth ward on the Republican ticket. Several club and church activities are announced, including a Masons meeting with officer installation, a Calvary Rentist church business meeting, and a Welsh lecture at the Welsh Congregational church. Local social notes mention visits, a birthday party, and library and health board updates.
Residents from Archbald, Scranton and nearby towns figure in a social notes roundup. Visits, weddings, theater attendance, a fire scare at Edmuns hotel, and ritual work by the Daughters of St George mark Saturday and weekend activity with a long list of attendees and neighbors.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic that purifies and enriches the blood to strengthen nerves and the stomach. A reader testimonial claims relief from grip and heart and nervous system weakness after using the product, enabling them to resume daily work.
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