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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1896
Page
8
Notices warn readers that advertisements orders for job work and items for obligation left at Kahnon and Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours run from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Peter Devaney mall carrier of 10 Brooklyn Street was struck by street car No 12 near his home just after midnight yesterday. He suffered three broken ribs a mangled arm and internal injuries and is in critical condition. his wife and child await news.
The Rescue Mission gathers in the basement of the Presbyterian church on South Church Street with Mr and Mrs Nichol leading. Rev MacArthur of Scranton preaches as Miss Marty Evans from Helmont Street and Miss Lewis of Mayfield speak on divine healing and self conservation before a responsive audience.
The consolidated fair ended as the city’s most successful event, led by Abe Salem and Mozart band member Roemmelmeyer and a strong committee. About $600 was netted and will be split between the two groups. T O Brien won the $10 prize. Little Willie Moran claimed the $25 gold prize. Miss May Lewis won a dressed dell prize.
The Berean Baptist Christian Endeavor Society marked fifteen years with a service led by Miss Cora Estabrook. A review of the program and movement's achievements among youth was followed by testimonies and a choir anthem. Members later joined in a social concluding with a congregational hymn.
The St Joseph cadets elected officers for the year James Sreilly as president Rhehuri Burke as vice president J Gilmartin as financial secretary Hey W A Nealon as director and Rev T Coffey as treasurer during Sundays regular meeting.
Mr Stone sells Heal Future from the Hendrick Manufacturing firm in a brief transaction.
The Turing Company has bought on lot 7 at the intersection of Hospital Street and Apple Avenue and plans to build there. The stated price is unclear with a figure reported as $hiu amid uncertain data.
Harry Rutter the popular attorney attended court at the county seat yesterday. Mr Tucker of South Wyoming street suffered a severe accident Saturday night falling from a height of steps in her yard, fracturing two ribs. Genevieve Kelly left the city Saturday for a long visit with friends in Brooklyn and New York. AT Trautwein returned from New York. Baer and Lynch of Wilkes Barre spent the weekend among friends in town. Joseph McQuarry of Park Place sprained his ankle yesterday on the sidewalk.
Forest City reports a weekend fire at the Bennett building on Center street, with early flames contained by Enterprise Hose Company saving nearby structures. occupant Cullom reported without insurance and away when fire started. Benjamin Bennett, owner, absent on train prior to incident. building insured for about 2000 dollars. Separately Charles Varcoe and wife visited town. funeral held for Mrs. Edward Varewe in Clinton township. J. Maxey to manage Ferncliffe Coal plant at Winton. eight thieves traced from Hancock, NY, with one captured, others at large.
Hallstead reports a large Odd Fellows banquet at Stts Quehanna. William Snyder of Great Bend dies after a long illness, funeral set for Tuesday in Great Bend. Mrs. George Lamb travels to Binghamton for a brother’s illness. Presbyterian church trustees plan a meeting to raise funds for the new church dedication. Attorney Searle of Susquehanna visits town. Teachers’ meeting set at Mrs Capwell’s home. Rev Dr Brown of Cortland to speak at the Y M C A hall. White Ribbon tea to be hosted by Mrs Burton. Presbyterian groups prepare program for church dedication. Steam radiators arrive for the new church. M C Murray becomes an operator in Binghamton. Mrs John Chidhester ill. Ladies’ Aid elects officers for the year. W M Knowler wins contract to build the new church in Chamberlin district. Colonel and Mrs Snover visit Scranton.
Local residents report visits and guests from Scranton and Dunmore. A Presbyterian church women’s society hosts an entertainment and supper Thursday night, with supper served 6 to 9. Invitations issued for a pastor sale party at Martin’s Hall Thursday. Market opening by Frank Wheeler on Lackawanna Street. Socials and visits feature many named individuals and towns.
Jermyn residents discuss municipal water works with plans to fund the plant from user payments. Debate continues on bonds and later electric lights ownership by the borough. Fragments report a death from an on‑the‑job accident and local social notices.
Willet Reynolds of Minooka spent a few days in town last week. Herbert McAlpin of Montrose, formerly of Waverly, becomes night operator at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station and will move here in spring to occupy Henry Pike's tenement. Miss Margaret Osman of Finner New Jersey visits Miss Deltha Carr on Main Street. Miss Ada Carr visits Rev. Jay Jacobi at Gibson. Fred Thompson and wife of Binghamton visit Elias Thompson on Bridge Street. Keystone Endeavor Union meets at First Baptist Church on Sep 7 with attendees from Nicholson, Dalton, Waverly and Scranton. program includes song service, devotional, and lessons from Ezekiel.
The text lists reunion schedules with times and speakers from Scranton Waterbury Dalton and Wilkes Barre. It notes Miss Jene Pinson and Miss Mary Ganther among others and records a closing revival at a Baptist church with Mrs. Mary Ann Whitney confined to bed.
Candlemas day and the bear sighting headline. Doctors Warner and Sternes from Rush attend Will iam Snyder in Spring Hill. Borough representatives attend county meetings. Dem borough caucus names two women for school directors. Miller visits Pittston and Dunmore. constable race ends 4 to 0 in favor of A B Roster. Community events include Christian Endeavor, a charity donation, and a rag mIe at Mrs W Beecher's. Local travel includes visits by J V Keeler and Willian Siewerth. Mrs Brink improves. Real estate activity Mentioned: Stowell and heirs. Agricultural society dates set for next fair. officers appointed and committee named.
B C Berlew occupies Stephew house on Main street near the Methodist church. Residents urged to attend at 7:30 this evening to organize a hose company for fire protection. JM Johnnewon visiting FL L Warner on South Main Street. K O H Ruler John Brodhead and James Graham were visitors from out of town yesterday.
Miss Laura Merridue hosted a private birthday tea at her Cooper street home last Saturday from 2 to 6 PM. Invitations were extended to Kathe Dennie Mannie Hovey Stacia Conboy Rossie Conboy Mamie Thatcher Mabel Thatcher Bertha Brewer Boulu Brown Gracie Bourne May Hornbaker Dot Lumley Ella Lumley and Mary.
Lena Dixon Yeager Florence Walker Ligale Cridler Myrtle Merrihue Master Louie Millard and Charles Dennis assisted Mee Merrihue in hosting young guests. The group reported a very nice time and pleasant activities for the children at the gathering.
Frank Craig Michael Brennan and Thomas J Swift of Archibald called on friends Sunday ovme. Miss Nellie Clark of Honesdale who has been guest of her Gaele Mrs J I Shatley for the miss Week returned home yesterday. Prof McIlroy is ill at his home on Main Street.
December recorded railroad incidents include 72 collisions and 79 derailments with 48 deaths and 100 injuries. Coal demand rises while storage grows. near Carbondale the Delaware and Hudson runs half time. An anthracite carriers agreement is viewed by experts as a fair, if imperfect, settlement.
An advertisement touts Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy used for over fifty years by mothers to ease teething pain, soothe gums, cure wind colic, and treat diarrhea. It urges buyers to request the product and warns against other brands, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
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