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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1896
Page
8
An ad touts Munyon’s Catarrh Remedies claiming relief from nasal congestion and sinus symptoms. It links catarrh to broader illnesses and markets Catarrh Tablets and other preparations as cleansing the system.
Readers are urged to send advertion ments orders for job work and items for evoneathon to Hannon & Co. newsdealers North Main Street for prompt attention. Office hours are 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Father Nreidt of the Order of Cormedites led a Sunday eveing service at Stose elurel celebrating the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin. The rite included a solemn procession and reception of new members, with a Mary influenced sermon praising the Blessed Mother and a chorus benediction.
After several weeks illness Maurice Judge died Sunday at age 45. A resident of the city for seven years he leaves a widow and a fiancée. A requiem mass will be held Wednesday morning at St. Ling Church.
The Moxart band plans a New Year’s Eve event in Tanesck with a ringside cegneert and ball. The Grand Opera House orchestra, conducted by Professor Rumeby, will perform during the occasion in this city.
Morris Guest named dowrkecher replacing Charles Muir dy Citzens of Scranton engaged in the city Sunday evening. Purple appointed sexton of Berean Baptist church. Meer Chirenee Debow and Charles Carr from Dunmore spent Sunday here. George H. Dey put to sleep on stage by Professor Fage last night. may be viewed at Invans store window for forty eight hours. Mr and Mrs IL Wilner returned to Albany after a week here with Mr and Mrs H O Gilbert. Football at Alumni park likely on Christmas Day if weather holds. Mrs Mark Hart seriously ill at Cottage street home. Mrs J K Burr and son Edward with Clarence Giles returned from New York City. Mrs Fletcher of Washington street confined to home with diphtheria. An infant son of Mr and Mrs Cuff.
Died yesterday morning of bronchitis and convulsions. Interment was in St. Rose's cemetery. Hon H. Williams of Scranton visited the city. G F P Somgert left for New York to handle Madison Square Garden fair details for the Commercial Travelers' Home at Binghamton. Mrs L Mellen issued invitations to a thimble tea at Lincoln Avenue. Miss Colin Lancan of Hawley visited Miss Macele lenffys. Annie Powderly of Scranton spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Julia Kane entertaining Miss Kate Rooney of Hyde Park. Several residents, including Mrs T V Powderly, Miss Grace Vanni, and Mrs SH Morse, planned trips to New York City.
The Trine presents a portrait of Rev Samuel C Simpkins pastor of the Peckville First Methodist Episcopal Church. Born in Atlantic City in 184? he rose from humble beginnings, worked in mills and factories, joined Clayton church, pursued preaching, and has served since 1888 in Wyoming conference charges including South Canaan Moscow and Peckville. He is praised as an eloquent, liberal, genial pastor whose tenure has boosted Peckville church membership.
Harry Simpson resumed his duties as outside foreman on Monday after a quinsy attack. Philetus Snedicor and family moved into a new residence on White's addition to Peckville. Frank Peck and family spent Sunday in Wilkes-Barre with M. Shaffer and Mrs. Shaffer. An Oriental Star lodge meeting, Prees and Accepted Masons, is scheduled for this evening.
The community notes the election of officers for the upcoming Masonic year. Various residents are mentioned including James Joplin of Plainsville visiting with his children, reunions among local families, and a heavy schedule of events at the Frothingham and Weber's rink.
The Willow street plant is lit again by electricity for the first time since August, restoring service to directities connected with the plant. Michael Mulderig walks on crutches after weeks of confinement. Heorascaphs held a meeting electing officers for the coming year. Hastings and Malley of Dunmore visited locals Sunday. The Carmelite mission at St Patrick’s church closed with Mass and a sermon by Rev Pius J Myer. The Presbyterian Junior Endeavor presented a cantata “An Evening with Mother Goose and Her Temperance Family.” A Hungarian worker was killed by a rock fall at Lackawanna Coal’s colliery yesterday afternoon. Mrs William Clark and children from Green Hills visited Mia. Thomas Mason in Susquehanna avenue.
All participants in the Bare fell fair will meet tonight at Herbert's hall for grand march practice. The piece also notes visitors and guests from Pittston Scranton and New York, a broken leg from a wagon incident, a funeral in Moosic, society meetings, and a lodge installation with a full list of officers.
Union members will meet at the home of Mrs Miles Fisher on Pine Street next Thursday afternoon for a local gathering.
Last Saturday evening the young people held an impromptu social at the Opera house with about seventy five in attendance. Dancing and music by the orchestra were noted. At the Presbyterian church evening meetings are set for two weeks with Rev. Mr. Brooks of Wilkes-Barre assisting the pastor. The teachers Institute opened yesterday at Tunkhannock and school closed Friday for a two week holiday. A season of audimation and realization for the little ones is noted, and Ty B S Wheeler is improving his place by a new high walk in front of his home.
Priceburg report notes a Saturday benefit at Smiths Music Hall for Henry Oakleys widow drawing large attendance. A leap year social will be held in Faddens Hall tomorrow. Community notes urge a safer cross walk at Main and Snyder for residents. Dancing at Smiths Music Hall tonight followed by papal benediction at Olyphant Catholic church. Eagle House No. Do opens their grand fair next Friday.
L Wagner of Richmond Virginia reports a severe sciatic rheumatism attack lasting two months. After doctors prescriptions failed, Mystic Cure for Rheumatism cured him and he notes others have had fine results with the remedy.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers three California coast tours leaving New York and Philadelphia on January 27 February 4 and March 27 1807 with five weeks to California on the first two tours and four weeks on the third. A Mardi Gras stop at New Orleans on the second tour. Rates: from New York 2000 dollars, from Philadelphia 2100 round trip. 100 dollars one way. Florida Jacksonville tours depart December 24 1996 February 1 March 2 and May 14 1807 with three day durations. Prices include transport and two days at Washington hotels: 400 dollars from New York and 100 dollars from Philadelphia.
Miss Mary Tracy visits from Athea New York while Daisy Holmes travels to Red Land California for health gains. Rev Mr Lewis absent from Grace Episcopal pulpit. Mrs Cool of West Pittston organizes Temperance Loyal Legion with city hall and Baptist church events. Hawley lease talks between proprietors of American House and Coyne House. Christian Endeavor reading room drive boosts funds by 112568.
Byron C. Patterson and Miss Minnie Hobinson of this place married in Foster last Tuesday. After a short wedding trip they return home to celebrate with cigars for friends. Nearby events include Red Jacket lodge initiations and church activities at the Methodist Episcopal and Baptist congregations.
A notice lists departure details from New York and Philadelphia in December and January and requests travel inquiries. It directs readers to ticket agencies or to contact George W. Boyd assistant general passenger agent at Howard Street station Philadelphia for detailed itineraries.
Editor Chester S. Vail and Allen E. Merritt prepare town events. The DL&W pay car visits Hallstead this month. A Methodists concert at the church, Laneville services, and Hallstead Fire Company officer election are listed among town notices.
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