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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1897
Page
8
Readers are asked to note that orders for advertion mints and job work left at Hudson Co newsadedlera on North Main Street will receive prompt attention from 1 p m. to 5 p m.
A notable show at the Academy of Music by Judge Kalechta of Pythias features a Sterbopticon view illustrating a 1862 Union raid. It recounts twenty two Union soldiers stealing from the Southern army and escaping with their prize, later captured and elated. Daniel W. Inielit, who ran the locomotive, delivers the accompanying lecture. The event is billed as highly interesting.
G M Patterson, formerConnellman, was alout two take the cars for Forest City yesterday morning when he fainted and fell striking his head. He bled but was taken home on Lincoln avenue. Doctors say his injuries will require days to recover.
A committee of Branch 38 Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association outlines tentative plans to celebrate the society’s tenth anniversary. They will report at the next meeting with further arrangements and informal celebration details.
ADU Hist their friends were entertained on a Wednesday evening by Mr and Mrs. Diese Wasele at their home over the nece con Mirspltial treet. The company were guests of their daughters Miss Sadie and Grace. Music for dancing was furnished by Professor Wagner's orchestra. Refreshments were served, and a delightful dish was enjoyed by all.
Readers are invited to evening services at the Methodist Church this week with Evangelist Walker delivering plain spoken sermons. His messages are expected to attract strong interest among congregations and awaken faith amid the current religious revival.
On Wednesday evening a special meeting of the Toenpoor Leann was held to authorize advertising for bids for the survey of do stenwuiirt and matron for the poor house for the year leciuring April. Partial details transcribed before adjournment.
Friends note improved health of Tlarry Skwell now at Flet Barings and Ida Reese's recovery from head poisoning. Social visits and gatherings occur on Veatth Street and CUT street, with Welsh and Methodist festival plans for March. Several locals, including Conductor Vincent Swinele, faces illness, while others like J ONeill and Miss Musele Bowell are mentioned with routine travels and meetings.
Donald Ginsett hosts a party at his Lincoln avenue home in Tunkhannock. Metis Susquehallnad county lists Christophe Evans visits Corhodale friends and William Walton travels to the city. Mrs. Monroe Tyler hopes for better health for her daughter Mes George J Benton. Mibeard Kenworthy, who had his leg amputated, cannot go out on crutches?
The Tribune features John J Langan a Republican candidate for burgess to be voted on November 16. Langan is described as energetic with qualities needed for executive office and the piece praises his suitability for the post.
Daltons society news covers residents like W Clark Dain enjoying a short vacation at home and Mrs. Boardman moving to a newly vacated house. It records church activities by the Christian Endeavor and Keystone Union, upcoming programs in Dalton and Nicholson, and local illnesses, visits, and small business updates including a new meat market in Stodl’s Waltatine.
Mosow Mise Flossie Swarts of Malisonville visits in town. Mre 8. W. Tuamoreaux and late daughters Margaret and Angelichor in Sorarton. Mins Mallso Noack with sister in Limhurst. William Pyle leaves tading for Bundle ton. Funeral of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Karney Schank from their home. Albert Hallet funeral held Thursday in Daleville. Interment in Daleville cemetery. Aire Evyons visiting friends in Séranton. Mrs Henybetkere in Scranton. Mrs John Nouck returns from Bifoudsburge.
For over fifty years mothers have used Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup to soothe teething infants. It claims to soften gums quell pain and cure diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle. Call for the product and avoid substitutes.
Miss Elizabeth Peach visits Honesdale. Jermyn Milling employees host a social at Edward Jermyn’s Scranton home. Delaware and Hudson to cut shifts. locals attend church, reunions, and committee meetings. Casual reports on visits, injuries, and ongoing town affairs fill the notice.
Local notes report Harry Nebone of West Side seriously ill with lung trouble. Various visits and social calls noted include Miss Margaret Shauthnessy returning to Williamsport after a visit with sister Mrs. T. M. Grier, Mrs. Mila Howell visiting Kingston and Edwardsville, and neighbors from We Friendly Union No 8 visiting Keystone Lodge No 4. Public notices include FE Block moving to Pittston to continue in the rock work. Mrs. B. Meddie and daughter from Carbondale among guests. Mary Rowney and daughter visiting the Wels residence. a Lenox street injury case and a Langoliffe incident. Church events include Hoyne Mission Society meeting and a revival carvings event at Primitive Methodist Church. Weather forecast mentions Lucka wanes and Sunday plans for a TNLISton line game on the Susquehanna River.
The Olul club marked a 65 year celebration with a grand anniversary ball for Abn Tank Pravedt and Jessiefharker, including a formal grand march, banquet, and speeches by James Lally and others. Attendees danced hours, with a decorative scene and a supper featuring turkey, ham, salads, and desserts.
A bi monthly village paper, High Secial Cavett, appears in the county with school and district news. Editor W Pease and business manager Pred Lamb Jr lead the venture as residents report on church debt, local visits, and community events amid a stream of names and places including Ot Ifnheritorioue PuUIblicilory and Hul Hackettstown.
A testimonial from Mrs B A Penas of Waynesboro Pennsylvania praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for internal weaknesses. The piece argues women should rely on self care and criticizes male physicians for not understanding female distases.
A gospel meeting is planned at the Fatirond Young Men’s Christian Association hall on Friday afternoon. Mr Beaver, college secretary of the astute committee, is the son of ex Governor Beavers. The event will feature a mixed meeting with Miss Anna Qualley of Montorlice and others from Washington’s HiNLidley to speak. A fine program is prepared. James T. Du Hols and Charles J. Crook were by Susquehanna on Monday.
Clark's Summit hosting a party Thursday evening with friends including Mr and Mrs Fred Stone and others. Dick Colvin returns to Pittston work while Mrs Frank Stanton is ill. Revival meetings at the Methodist Episcopal church each evening this week except Saturday. Woodhotiee has sold his horse and plans a new house on Woodlawn. Mrs C Dally visited Scranton. Mrs Reynolds plans to build on Woodlawn this spring.
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