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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1896
Page
4
Fragmentary ad notes a local business at North Main Street with a storefront and operating hours from 8 a m to 10 p m. The notice mentions items for sale and prompt attention expected for customers.
James Dennis returned with his invalid daughter to England years ago and after her death last summer he came back to Carbondale. On Monday evening friends gathered at his son John E. Dennis’s home to extend greetings. Hymns and prayers followed with remarks and a presentation of an ebony cane inscribed J. Dennis from friends Carbondale Pa. Hosts expressed gratitude as short speeches and refreshments concluded the visit.
Philip Mang, a 51 year old immigrant from Germany, died yesterday morning after a long period of industrious living. He settled in Carbondale more than twenty five years ago, leaving behind a widow, four children, two brothers, and a sister in the area. A requiem high mass is planned at St. Rose church on Friday at 9:30 AM.
Women met Monday at River street home of Mrs J B Hoyt to organize and elect officers. Mrs L A Bassett named president with Mra RK D Stuart as vice president and Mra J S Niles as secretary treasurer. A constitutional committee and business meeting to adopt by laws were set with Mesdames Willis Manville R D Stuart and N H Hiller leading.
Mrs L O Mellen entertained many lady friends at a thimble tea held yesterday afternoon and evening. The rooms were decorated with carnations and the event looked very attractive. Assistants receiving included Mrs Clarkson, Mrs Harrison and Mrs Mills. Attending were Mesdames Hathaway Silas McMullen William McMullen Watrous Meaker Burr Abbott Charles Lathrop Harrison and Misses Pascoe Ulmer Raynor.
Frank Stoutenger suffers from a guisy attack and is confined at home. Professor L. M. Lesher shifts with Wood's Business College and will be succeeded by Professor Trainor from Wood's College. Mrs Reynolds and Miss Minnie Reynolds were in Scranton yesterday. Annie Duffy moved millinery stock to the Duggan block from the former Earley space. William Morgan of Scranton visited the city. Mrs E L Robinson remains at John Street home. W H Allen of New York visits town. A Millie Ulmer was in Scranton yesterday. Germania singing club offers Professor Stockman the instructor post. Dr W H McGraw has $67 back pay from the government. he used to be a Scranton letter carrier and is now a dentist. Belmont Street area being examined by P S Colling, secretary of the Pennsylvania division of the League of American Wheelmen, in Philadelphia. Sanitary police directed to inspect public places and school rooms.
The Meth odist Sunday school at Clark's Green announces new officers for the year led by superintendent J. W. Millinex and assistant superintendent J. W. Rhoades. Others include treasurer W. S. Frace secretary Miss Carrie Wells librarian Miss Bessie Mullinex and organists Mrs. Ella Chapman and Miss Priscilla Bond. Charles Sheldon of La Grange Illinois with Miss Jennie Courtright arrived on a late train from Philadelphia. Sheldon, a former Clark's Green resident, visits after five years away but will stay only briefly.
The column notes a forthcoming marriage for Tuesday the 29th inst and a Kingston based Rev B Johnson delivering a talk on Japanese life using colored views. Rev F H Parsons spoke to Odd Fellows on the Love of Jonathan for David. Mr and Mrs J A Rymer visit Mill City area.
Rev. T. C. Edwards will present an illustrated talk on his Paris to Rome journey at the Welsh Congregational church. Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children. Doors open 7 30 p m. Other notes include local school holidays and various borough notices.
Mre Bernstein visits Binghamton on Monday. The silk mill workers receive pay. The Masonic lodge plans a banquet within ten days. The DL&W pay car visited on Tuesday. Miss Mary Keeler of Binghamton takes a stenography post in Malin Street office. Books added to Railroad YMC Benton library. DL&W shop men to eight hour days Wednesday. W J Brady of Binghamton tours town selling Labor Parade song. Revival meetings set for Wednesday Friday at the Methodist church. Mrs Ketchum resumes silk mill work.
The Stevens barn and contents burned last Wednesday with origin unknown. Losses reach 2500 dollars. insurance on barn and stock 2400 dollars was promptly adjusted and paid by North Abington Fire Insurance company.
Business men who pay for ballooned poster editions to kindle fires may do so, but The Tribune promises not to charge for nothing.
The Enterprise Hose company's fair opened Monday evening at the opera house with a grand programme by graded school pupils and the Mendelesphay Glee club. Forest City Cornet Band played. Annie Laurie was sung. An admission 10 cents, nightly door prize, and daily auctions of valuable articles. Irving Pentecost won a lawn mower last evening. Hall crowded. Hillside firemen in uniform attended. At their last meeting Hillside Fire company decided to pur.
An advertisement promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female complaints including ovarian issues uterine inflammation and displacement spinal weakness and menopause with claims of curing backache leucorrhea early uterine tumors and preventing cancerous growths. It also mentions Pinkham's Liver Pile Work and Mrs Pinkham's Sanative Wash as aids for constipation headache and local applications.
W L Peterson James J Walker and A B Randall were appointed to purchase a wagon while the Young Men's Christian Association opens a reading room in the opera house block. Directors, facing fundraising limits, urge support to sustain the new site for papers periodicals and quiet study for local youths.
Morton L Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism with severe muscle and joint pain and facial swelling. After eight doctors offered no help she used the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and gained relief within three days allowing walking. he claims it saved her life and notes all was sold by Carl Lorenz at 418 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton.
Advertises drastic in-store stock reduction with urgent, time-limited claims. Promises record-breaking prices and money-saving chances for the public now, urging immediate action while dealers seek high prices.
A local advertisement promotes deep discounts on men's shoes including enamel and patent leather styles at $2 and $1.98 calf hand sewn options. It lists large quantities of various mens, boys and youths footwear with price points ranging from $0.98 to $2.00, highlighting wide size and width selections.
A heavy inventory of ladies, misses, and childrens footwear is offered with deep cuts. Gray Bros and Johnson brands provide fine French kid handturned shoes at fractions of their values, plus numerous dress, street, and dongola button styles for 49 cents to 2.98 per pair, including sizes 3 to 11 and multiple widths.
A local store announces a large stock of men’s women’s misses’ and children’s slippers at eye opening prices. Shoppers are invited to inspect goods before buying elsewhere and the firm promises improved service after a crowded week and greater bargains than ever.
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