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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
8
Munyon's Rheumatism Cure promises quick relief from acute or chronic rheumatic pain within one to five days. It claims to cure back and limb pains, neuralgia, and allied conditions with a few doses, offering free medical advice via letter to Professor Munyon at 281 South Front Street Philadelphia.
Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Kannon & Co newedestors North Main Street will receive prompt attention office open from 7 to 9 p m readers advised to deliver offerings promptly for publication and advertising services in Garsendale.
After a illness of several weeks from typhoid fever Finis B Tappan passed away on the railroad near Baltimore He was a carpenter by trade with ties to the local Cherokee community His wife former Miss Nia Vis two children and his parents survive along with a sister and other relatives Funeral services are planned at Trinity Church this afternoon with attendance expected from the community and society members
The city records show a rising valuation of property in Carbondale with new buildings and improvements. Specifics reference ward level figures and recent construction value, indicating a general growth in assessed property wealth.
A hospital lecture series covers themes including life and death, theater elements, and human understanding. It previews upcoming talks from early June to late June, organized by the training school for nurses.
Yesterday afternoon at five Pan Niektek wed Miss Stanton of Panic Street and Chere Fh Daviso of South Church Street in a small ceremony witnessed by close family. Dr M J Walley resided at emergency hospital and is spending the day in Dinghamton. Mrs T O Jepson hosted her Sunday school class Tuesday evening. Rose Strickland visited Scranton yesterday. Florence Harrison returned home after visiting Miss Kyte. Mr and Mrs J J Reynolde visiting friends in Uniondale. Mrs A P Trautwell was in Scranton yesterday. Maury Walker and Mrs Tales Were visiting Scranton yesterday. Mr and Mrs David Morgen entertained about thirty friends at their La Temavenue home Tuesday evening. Frederick Moxes and Edward Yorrington hosted a social in Turke's hall with a Moesart orchestra. Mrs Charles Tucker spent yesterday in Scranton. Frank Barry left Tuesday for Waterbury Conn to take a new position. W O Frank's Sunday school class will host a Japanese entertainment.
The column lists residents visiting relatives and neighbors, illnesses, hospital stays, and travel plans. Notable items include Miss Matho Drake returning home from Cannon Street, Miss Magogle O Royle ill at Dundas Street, Mrs. B E Robinson confined at home, Mrs. Mores Spangenhure visiting Wyoming Street, and Misses Tie Nealon and Ella Farrell guests in Vaniling. Also mentioned are Meyer Lemmon of New York visiting, William Petherick ill at Park Street, Mrs. Ashnagh entertaining her daughter and two grandchildren, and Frank Mackin staying with James Maxwell. The Te Deum will be read in Mission Hall on January 4 and Mr. John Griffiths visiting relatives before traveling to South Wales. The Wetle daughter of Michael Lavin died of pneumonia and funeral arrangements follow. Thompson to Greenfield on professional business. Mrs. Beardon of Pallbrook Street ill with fever and Mrs. Van wate visiting in Oneon this week.
The article records events from fraternal and civic life, noting the Worshipful Master and officers of a lodge and the election of a representative to the City Council from the Third Ward. It covers a local court appearance involving a slaughterhouse regulation case and mentions attorneys and witnesses, with a pending decision.
The town prepares for holiday events as candidates watch each other over the holidays. The Price Library Association plans a big membership drive this year. Accacin wire 0 led the following officers at a recent meeting: John Metrindle mayor, William Von Buskirk senior warden, A P Anderton junior warden, Andrew Dunlee secretary, William Davenport treasurer, A F F. Drie grand judge. The juvenile choir contest on Christmas day features Welsh Baptist, Calvary Baptist, and Welsh Congregational choirs led by William Jonas Arthur Morgane and Wilkin Thomas. A school director election slate lists none for a Republican ticket. A board of trade meeting is set at the library hall to hear complaints. The Willing Workers fair at the Metvalist Episcopal church runs through Saturday.
Genevieve Bacon Nicholson and Mise Vide Johnson spent a few days in Scranton attending Mrs Ballentine's musicale at the Y M C A hall Tuesday evening. Blanche Squier of West Lenox hosted fever news at their home Tuesday. Funeral today with interment at Nicholson cemetery. Attorneys Smith Kinner and Kelley of Tunkhannock were visitors yesterday. Mrs E McKinney visited daughter in Scranton on Tuesday.
The funeral for Mire, Wiil hon Kelle was held at Tamom on Monday. Many attended the home of her daughter Mrs. Einene Wuffy on Church street before the service at St. Pyonaw church and burial in the Catholic cemetery.
Avoca reports payments to employees due tomorrow at the Silk Mill. Visitors include Mr W PLasties of Havhy tistown and Mr Herece Fredlerant of Romine resuming roles at Ferrow Uranehater. Mrs Siesmater from Wilkes-Barre visited Nay Ang lodge. Independent Order of Odd Fellows marks twenty fifth anniversary this evening in North End hall with Mr and Mrs William Brown and Mr Curran attending. Knights Templar events feature Sir Knight W P Hollister and Solemn Deetle nate at Pitister. An entertainment titled The An eels Merntze to be staged at Moethedhut Eelsooral church.
The Doroneh council did not hold a regular emeeting Tuesday evening with no epucramic present. Nellie Cimwirgs of Scranton returned home after visiting Miss Mary Carbine. Afra Anin Wenscott of Carbondale visited her parents this week as diphtheria cases rise among residents including two Kennedys and two Andrew Pattens. Mrs William Mahon spent Monday in Carbondale.
Yesterday a fire at a dwelling on First street Mokley near Charles Robinson’s place was brought under control with help from neighbors. Cause tied to a defective stovepipe. Several residents faced injuries, Mrs Lou Stewart of Plakely is critically ill with diphtheria. Willane Business College on Pie was closed for rent nonpayment.
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