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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1896
Page
8
Carbondale readers are told that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Nanney & Co news dealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention from 8 a m to 10 p m from Lee Usen.
John Duffy, a longtime Carbonale resident born in Ireland about 55 years ago, died Monday night after a four week illness. He worked at No 1 colliery decking boss and remained unmarried. Survived by three sisters Mrs Ph O Donnell Scranton Mrs Francis McKenna and Miss Kate Duffy of this city and one brother Patrick Luffy of Mayfield. Funeral services will be held at St. Tose church on Thursday.
Mrs Kane of the West Side died suddenly Monday night from heart trouble. She was beloved by many and is mourned by a large circle of friends and relatives. She leaves children Mrs Henry Chattan Mrs Patek Morris of Scranton Mrs Rhinevaull Mrs Henry Calling Miss Julia Kane and Thomas Kane. Funeral services to be held at the house and St Pov church Thursday afternoon.
A bishop elect Prendergast is said to be visiting the city at the home of Mrs Ellen Mothtt. A representative from the archbishop of Philadelphia spoke with Father Coffey on Monday evening requesting the bishop elect be informed of his arrival and attendance.
William Kennedy of Brooklyn Street slipped while helping his wife carry a boiler of hot water yesterday. Water scalded his face and arms, with the arms receiving the worst injuries. Dr Wheeler attended to him.
Local Taylor Hose company hosts an evening fair at Weber's rink with committees coordinating the event. Organizers urge community attendance and support.
A town fair featuring many costly articles to be raffled is expected to be a success as volunteers work hard to support a noble cause. Watch meetings at Calvary Baptist Church are announced for tomorrow evening. The board of health convenes tonight at 7:29 PM in the burgess office. Master Robert Gordon of Petersburg visited his sister Mrs. H J Daniels on Washington Street yesterday. The Union Band attended the Minooka fair under St Josephs Society, while Anthracite Glee Club is set to perform tonight. Miss Jennie Morgans of Hyde Park spent Sunday with local friends.
Christmas exercises were celebrated at the churches and gifts given to members of the Sunday schools. Visitors include Miss Cora Bell of Bartville and Mrs. A Hall. Local residents and visitors spent Christmas with relatives in various towns. Steam heating work at the schoolhouse and New Year's dinner planned by the Ladies' Aid Society. Notables: Rev. Broone of Waverly, Dr. Mackey, Prof. Thompson, Franklin and Ball minstrel show, and skating enjoyed by locals.
Monday arrival of hullers and engines for the new Hecht electric plant signals rapid progress. Mr. Platt expects completion soon as foundations await pogalite. John Rudy jailed in Montrose awaiting next court term. Hose company fair nets 970 dollars. Mrs. John Westgate to undergo stomach cancer operation at Carbondale hospital. William Williams improving at Carbondale hospital after Dright's disease. Hillside surveyor Harry Yewens visited Tuesday. Mendelssohn Glee Club to give a Wandling concert soon.
In a letter from Jeriyn and Mayfield, residents urge voters to elect officials who will uphold borough ordinances requiring licenses for pack peddlers and other sellers. The piece notes council efforts to improve roads and sidewalks, and warns of slick walks posing hazards to pedestrians.
A vice event will take place in the Brick church on Thursday evening followed by a watch turnout.
The late Charles Tarrigh arrived at Lehigh Valley depot yesterday afternoon in an oak casket with bronze handles. The procession included Mire Parrish and others. funeral held at First Presbyterian Church at 2 PM. Also noted death of Mrs Hela Falk at North Franklin Street residence. survivors listed.
A brave cheerful woman suffers worsening distress from a mis diagnosed female complaint. She finds relief after reading Mrs. Pinkham's explanations and consulting Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, touted as curing female ailments. The account cites letters of gratitude from American women in the library.
Isaac Zucker was sentenced to thirty six years in prison after being convicted of arson in the first degree for setting fire to his house on New Orlean Street in New York City. His counsel moved for arrest of judgment and a new trial, which was denied. The case connected him to a series of incendiary acts in the city.
London reports Sir Mr Gladstone and Dee celebrate the seventh anniversary of fife Wiley with family present. Villagers join the demonstrations ringing church bells and cheering, while congratulatory telegrams pour into the castle from across the United Kingdom and the world.
Cory Kresky and family suffer injuries in a roadside incident near Scranton as workers plan a weeks long recovery. Mrs Chase weighs a move back to Wilkes-Barre while Joshi Simpkins prepares Platts open Tuesday. Evans Avery visits, harness maker Phinney rests in Viera Street, and ex Packer House owner Yoon is in town. Local men upgrade postal telegraph wires and Cooper and Waters set up a new saw mill ready to operate soon.
George K. Drake Sr. and T. J. Stewart are spending a few days in New York City. Vref L Thorodhead is spending holidays with his parents, William T. Drake, at Lehigh University, inviting his parents. The fourth quarterly sacramental service is noted.
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