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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
8
Munyon s Cough Cure stops a cough and soothes chest irritation. The ad claims it cures bronchial cough, hoarseness, mucus secretions, and other pulmonary issues, with separate cures for each disease. Price 6 cents, available at druggists. letters to Prof. Munyon offer free medical advice.
Readers are asked to note that orders for work and items for publication left at Annon & Co news dealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention each day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Four masses will be held on Christmas Day at St Rose’s church Toronto. Rev John Holmes presides 6 o clock mass with Rev Michael F E Lof tus at 10 past ten. Very Rev J R Teeby president of St Michael’s college Toronto will deliver the sermon. Music by Prof S V Stockman directs the choir of fifty voices with Meoxart orchestra. Opening hymn Adeste Fidelis with orchestra Kyrie and a Missa Brevis by Pinelli in F major offertory No Noel Sandris Benedictus and Agnus Dei. Closing hymn Holy Night.
Active preparations for observances at the Second Presbyterian Church include a Christmas Eve exhibition and Sunday sale with children collecting mite-houses and offerings for the new church fund. The Youths and Men’s League host a New Year’s afternoon and evening program featuring an X rays exhibition under Professor Ron Davis guiding the electrical apparatus.
The Simpson Kindergarten enjoyed a holiday exercise led by Miss Rilen Reed Mead with assistant Miss Anna Plisen. The town wore festive decorations and children contributed a variety of articles. Santa Claus attended with gifts for the closing celebration to be available on 7.
An elderly man about seventy was injured in a collision while en route to a doctor visit near Simpson. He returned home after the wreck and died shortly after from multiple injuries. His lone child, found near the kindergarten, was assisted to safety and later tended by caregivers.
A young Japanese official Mr D Kraido educated at the University of Tokyo visited the city on Tuesday. He speaks Minglints and is well informed. He met with government exposure seekers and toured notable sites including the Bloomendrlok Works the Silk mill and the brewery.
Mrs Edward Burke widow of a veteran was notified by pension attorneys in Washington that her application for a pension was approved. She will receive 1200 dollars back pay owed by her late husband for injuries sustained during the war.
Mise Rebreea McCabe of Wyomite Street visited her aunt Mrs. Thomas Cawley in Winton the first of the week. Matthew Lavey of Niagara University vacationing with his sister Mrs. John Lynch. Mrs. John McGowry visited her sister in Peckville yesterday. Mrs. John S. Niles entertaining her mother Mrs. Hunsicker of Collegeville. Junior Order of United American Mechanics will present a Mag at Millyfield public school on Christmas morning. Mrs. Bolton confined by illness several days. Miss May Cameron visiting a friend in Honea?ate. Mrs. Alexander Kennerly of South Main street ill but improving. Miss Mary Duffy seriously ill at Cottage street. Mrs. C. S. Hollis returned from Scranton. BE. L. Enslin of Scranton visiting Miss Cora Mellonty. T. H. Enner and sons Theodore and Mallory of North Church street and Mrs. John Heine of Archibald went to Easton for Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Co. EB. Werkheiser to attend the Yellow Kid of Hogan's Alley at Grand Opera House Christmas afternoon. Mrs. F. E. Corby seriously ill but improving. Dr. Niles in South Canaan yesterday. Mrs. John Van Gorder of Meshoppen referenced.
Pen Wyoming county visits Mr and Mrs G B Van Gorder on Terrace Brient. John W Aftkin Albert S Baker William J Hamilton Robert A Aad win Levi A Patterning Rev Charles Lee Frank B Dennis attend New Enghand society alumer in Scranton. Joseph O Rourke returns from Worcester. Miss Ellen Ewed Moud guests in Wilkes Starre. Invitations issued for Amity Social club fourth annual ball in Honesdale New Year’s Eve. Joseph Spellman visits Honesdale. Mrs John Kase hosts her mother Mrs Court fleht of South Cannan.
On Christmas Day the bazaar of St Thomas church will open in the parish hall with fine articles on display and a pleasant evening promised. Mrs J Hacklop of Taorrrtown and Miss Dinterweond of Seruiton preside over kindergarten events and opening ceremonies for Hackley Memorial Kindergarten. The gathering includes teachers, parents, and community members, with remarks on the new institution, student performances, and a reception following the formal program.
The Triverealist Sunday school will give an entertainment tonight at the opera house, then presents will be distributed among the children. The ladies of the Merhalist Episcopal church will hold dinner and cup per at the opera house on Christmas Day. The first snow of the season fell Monday evening and totaled about three inches by Wednesday noon. Galusha Crow of California, nephew of Flow Galusha A Grow, spends the holidays with his mother at Gronwese. George W. Henniger of Wetherly, Pa, visits his wife's parents Mr and Mrs O H Williams. Mrs Barah J Williams spends the holidays with her son E J Raymond in Binghamton.
A jumble of town events in Jermyn and Mayfield includes court actions against James Bond for window breaking with fines, church services schedule for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, school cantatas and songs, serenading plans, and local civic notices on sidewalk repairs and street pole taxes. Notables visitations and residents’ travel are also noted amid school activities and church programs.
Local church event includes services and a broad program at St Marys Church with Mary Chivis and youth choir. Attendees presented songs such as Angels and He is Born, with speakers and greetings from Charry Mitirldow and Mary Moat. Miss Jennie Newlin visited friends in Formion yesterday.
The article describes expanded Northland sport and travel, praising the region’s fish and game and inviting tourists. It notes four rail tours arranged by the Pennsylvania Railroad for 1907 with departures January 2 February 6 and 23 from New York Philadelphia and other hubs. Prices cited include 50 dollars from New York and 25 from Philadelphia, with return validity to May. Contact George W. Boyd for itineraries at Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
The advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year remedy for teething pain. It promises soothing of the child and gums, cure for wind colic and diarrhoea, and urges buying from druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle.
A fragment notes Florida’s appeal during winter with pleasant climate and varied attractions attracting visitors from many states. The text suggests sunshine and pleasant conditions as a magnet for travelers seeking escape from cold weather.
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