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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1896

Page

8

Light Penetrates Wood Marvelous Roentgen Findings

New Haven Feb 6 Arthur W Wright of Yale has produced perhaps the first cathode photograph in the United States. He photographed his left hand with bone detail and shading showing color and tendons. The experiment used a Crookes tube, five batteries, and a large induction coil. Wright notes corking results from negative pole rays and that wood and leather allow light through while glass resists. A rabbit test showed internal detail through fur though plate issues occurred. He foresees a revolution once perfected.

New Haven Conn Arthur W. Wright Yale University Sloane Laboratory Wright Kays Professor Wright Sayl Woilit Prof. Wrieht

Court of Appeals Affirms Judgment Against A B Carpenter

The St Louis Court of Appeals sustains a judgment for Sarah M Pierce and James J Pierce totaling 2500 dollars against A B Carpenter of St Louis. The ruling confirms the lower court award in this civil action.

Court of Appeals A. B. Carpenter St. Louis

Hood's Sarsaparilla Brings Health to Thousands

It is not what is said but what Hood's Sarsaparilla does that proves its merit. The testimonial claim cites thousands cured, noting Hood's Sarsaparilla as the leading remedy with the largest sales and production. It urges trying the medicine that has helped many people.

Hood

Debility and the promise of a concentrated food product

The passage defines debility as a total system collapse from organ failure and nourishment loss leading to wasting and death from starvation. It asserts that this trouble is always avertable by the use of a “greatest concentrated food product.”

Bovinine Praised By Fort Edward Doctor

Dr. M. W. Van Denburg of Fort Edward New York reports using Bovinine in cases of extreme debility where no other food was tolerated and achieved satisfactory results. Physicians widely share this positive experience.

M. W. van Denburg Fort Edward N. Y

Trial notes on Carpenter assault verdict appeal

Clues from Clayton show BK Carpenter accused of kissing Mrs Pievee triggering an assault trial. The judge instructed the jury that willful and wrongful conduct could lead to exemplary damages. Evidence favored Mrs Pleee. Carpenter sought a new trial arguing only nominal damages. Court sustains ruling on exemplary damages.

BK. Carpenter Clayton Carpeniens Ape Jeuls

Resumed the Tank Harvard Oarsmen Return to Tank Training

Harvard oarsmen abandon the Carey building rowing machines in Cambridge and return to the tank after four years. Coach Watson reverses the plan, citing lack of blade work on water and the need to train in the tank. Mid-year exams pause activity this week. training resumes Monday.

Cambridge Watson Harvard Carey Building Hla

McKinley Hosts Welcome Home Reception in Canton

Ex-Governor McKinley and Mrs. McKinley held a reception at their North Market street home in Canton. Over 1,000 guests were welcomed by Major McKinley and ushered into parlors where they met Mrs. McKinley. The decorated house featured plants and flowers with music provided by an orchestra. McKinley’s mother could not attend due to illness.

Canton Pele McKinley North Market Street Major McKinley

Quite a romance unfolds from a thread spool letter

Eugene Green of Byzacuae visited his sister in Turnwood last October and found a spool with a note to contact Miss Lena Drake of Willmant, Conn. He wrote, received a prompt reply, exchanged photos, and eventually met and renewed their pledges. They married at Willimantic yesterday.

Liberty N. Y Eugene Green Byzacuae Turnwood Lena Drake Illlmantle

Local News Notice At Hannon & Co Establishment

Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Hannon & Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Hannon & Co North Main Street

Peter Devaney Laid To Rest In Solemn Funeral

The mall carrier Peter Devaney who died in a collision with a Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit vehicle was buried after a 10 o'clock requiem mass at St Rose church. Rev Father Grit led a fervent sermon praising Devaney as an earnest worker for God and a faithful husband and Christian. Members of the Young Men's Institute and mall carriers attended, with mourners presenting floral tributes including a broken Golimn piece from Postmaster Nealon and a pillow from coworkers. Interment followed at St Rose cemetery.

Peter Devaney Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit Company St Rose Church Father Grit Mr. Devaney Young Men's Institute Michael Harte James Cullis Michael Mellaney James Bagley William McAndrew J. F. McDonald Daniel F. Larkin Patrick F. Murphy W. B. Chase Geo A. Davies M. C. Oliver P. F. Carroll Peter Nealon Currier Post Office Brother J. Rose Cemetery

Resolutions of Condolence by the Young Men's Institute

At a Feb 6 meeting the Young Men's Institute adopted resolutions on the death of P A Devaney praising his service to family church and community. They express sympathy to his family, request mourning for 30 days, and will publish in minutes and papers.

Young Men's Institute A. Devaney P. A. Devaney Daily Papers Young Men's Institute Record

Surprise Party for Frank Jones on Washington Street

Frank Jones of Washington street received a large gathering of friends at his parents home Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Jones. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Boyd, several Misses Moyles Hoyd Courtright Williams Peuckett Jones Joyce Boyd Hoyd Brown Moosic and Messrs Histed Craig Porter Watkins Vail Hurke Carr Kinback Wallace Tulley Peterson Jones Reeve.

Frank Jones Washington Street Edmund Jones J.T. Boyd Gertrude Moyles Maggie Hoyd Edna Courtright Anna Williams Amelia’ Peuckett Mamie Jones Mary Joyce Jessie Boyd Rowena Hoyd Nelile Brown Moosic Wallace Histed Andrew Craig J. Porter Ben Watkins Charles Vail Edward Hurke Edward Carr Kinback Sidney Wallace Robert Alex Tulley Edwin Peterson Wallace Jones David Reeve

Severe City Storm Halts Streetcar Service

A year’s worst storm taxed water lines and heavily delayed streetcar progress throughout the city. Flooding and outages disrupted daily routines as authorities urged caution and repairs continued.

Local Notes Include Visits and Social Plans

William Carter of Spring Street is confined at home with muscular rheumatism. A $200 brooch lost by Mrs. S. K. Morse was returned to her by Allen Mamle Devine who received a reward. Wallace Allen of Buffalo, former high school principal, visits in town. Crescent club to host a social in Burke's Hall next Wednesday. John Evans of Olyphant visiting friends. Thomas Evans of Rock Avenue returns from Taylorville. Children of Mr and Mrs Blelin on Pike Street recovering from diphtheria. Teane Sliger in the city on business. E. M. Peck elected secretary of Keystone Academy. Dr T. Fitzsimmons and James J. Gorman to attend a Cardinal Satolli reception at the new Philadelphia Catholic home.

William Carter Spring Street K. Morse Allen Mamle Devine Wallace Allen Buffalo Justin Crescent Club Burke's Hall John Evans Olyphant Ely Thomas Evans Rock Avenue Taylorville

Recamier Company Fails Appointed Receiver in New York

Charles M. Sprague was named receiver for Recamier Manufacturing Company at New York with branches in Chicago and Montreal. Mrs. Harriet Hubbard Ayer and J. F. W. Sprague filed the application. Liabilities run about 126000, largely owed to newspapers for advertising. Assets total 7858 in goods on hand and receivables. The firm owns trade marks and formulae but no value is placed on them. The company manufactured face cream balm and related products.

Face Cream Company New York Charles MM. Sprague Recamier Manufacturing, Company Chicago Montreal Harriet Hubbard Ayer J. F W. Sprague

Local Residents and Visitors Schedule in Scranton Area

George Osborne of Dalton, a painter, occupies the second floor of T. C. Shiling's blacksmith shop. 8. C. Koons spent a few days in Wilkes-Barre last week. Mrs. William Bonne of Scranton visited Mrs. Charles Daily Friday and Saturday. Grace and Dora Potter of Scranton are visiting friends here. Miss Grace Hartman, a dressmaker, is stopping at Edward Acton's.

George Osborne Dalton T. C. Shiling 8. C Koons Wilkes-Barre William Bonne Scranton Charles Missex Grace Dora Potter Grace Hartman Acton's

Died at Four of Pneumonia Young Wef ferling

Mise Loulkea Wefferling the four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Wefferling died at their Third street home Thursday morning from pneumonia. Survived by parents two sisters Mrs Dr Oconli and Augusta and brother Lawrence all local and brother Henry in New York. Funeral Sunday at 3 pm with services likely in the Presbyterian church.

Mise Loulkea Wefferling William Wefferling Third Street Pheumonic New York Mra Meennerchor August Sickler Tankhannock Hen- Jamin Gardner Honesdale Armory

Young Child Joseph Henry Died After Brief Illness

The 3-year-old son of Robert Harding, Joseph Henry, died Tuesday night following several days of illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Brick Church.

Joseph Henry Robert Harding

Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a fifty year staple for teething children. It claims to soothe the child ease gums relieve pains cure wind colic and diarrhea with a fifty five cent bottle sold by druggists worldwide urging buyers to insist on the genuine product.

Water hazard to Honesdale after heavy rain flood risk rises

The article notes heavy rain in Honesdale causing streams to rise to flood levels. Ice is expected to break up and threaten riverside property with possible damage.

Honesdale

Pleasant surprise party hosted for Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Wildrick

A social gathering on Wednesday evening at North Main Street featured singing, recitations, games, and refreshments. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Edeall, Mr. and Mrs. Mosteller, and many local residents. Jury lists and community notices follow with names and local happenings.

Deaths and local incidents in Hallstead and nearby areas

Miss Mary Reap dies at home on Dunmore Street after a chill while cleaning gutters. Funeral set for 10 tomorrow. burial in Catholic cemetery. A ten year old Blakeley boy drowns after slipping into a risen creek during floods. body not recovered. Collieries shut down yesterday due to the freshet. Ladies' Ald society served supper at Sweeney building with poor turnout because of rain. Mrs Apt and son visit Pittston relatives. Miss Della Thompson returns to New York after visit.

Mary Reap Dunmore Street Lewis Newkirk Fourth Street Blakely Ladies’ Ald Society The Presbyterian Church Gupper Sweeney TL. Apt and Son Pittston Della Thompson New York

Waterman Couple Returns from Visit and Local Plans

Mr and Mrs Albert Waterman return from a visit with friends at Foster. A boys brigade will be organized open to Presbyterian and Baptist church attendees to raise funds for salts with an upcoming entertainment. Michael Walters formerly of this place now in Conell rents his farm there and will move here in spring. Local youths enjoyed a sleigh ride to New Milford and back on Wednesday. The Baptist Ladies Aid plans a sociable at Frank Lawrences home Friday afternoon.

Albert Waterman Foster Michael Walters Conell New Milford Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church Frank Lawrence

Tragic Coal Gas Poisoning Hits Forest City Family

Patrick Shaughnessy his wife and six year old son Martin were asphyxiated by coal gas in Clinton Wayne county near Forest City. The mother recovered though the child died after prolonged unconsciousness. Funeral for the boy planned in Honesdale.

Patrick Shaughnessy Martin Clinton Wayme County Forest City Wayturt Dwyer Michael Cawley Honesdale Wo'clawk Michael Morvan Carbondale Richmondale Patrick Boylan Patrick Boylan

Are You Raptured Representative Men Tell Their Own Story

A medical advertisement claims Dr A P O Malley cures ruptures with thirteen weekly visits no business interruption. Cases include J J Briggs night watchman and Charles Vanderbure driver living in Wilkes Barre. testimonies say the cure is permanent and kolf is not needed. Hundreds of testimonials are available at the doctor s Washington Street office.

A. P. O'Malley Air J. J. Briggs Mogallen Wilke Barre Paine's de. O'Mallvs Charles Vanderbure Wilhe- Barre J. O'Malley A P. O'Malley Ashington

Richmondate pursuit ends as fugitive escapes officer

In a windy chase, Mr Boylan dodged the pursuing officer and leaped to the ground. Sleuth Moran is known to close in on culprits, with arrests expected for illegal liquor selling near Richmondale. Tramps held on Hancock burglary suspicions were released due to lack of evidence as heavy rains flood Main Street businesses.

Boylan Tmw Moran Richmondale Forest City Hancock Main Street

Epworth League Plans Meeting and Local Notices

The Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church sets a literary gathering for 7 20 p m on Saturday February 8 with an ensuing league business meeting. Various townspeople are mentioned visiting Scranton including J F Price returning from New York business, R Hellas subpoenaed as a witness in Williams and Connell case, and residents A Beam S W Bean William Snyder T J Grover David Davis all noted as callers or visitors.

Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church J. F. Price New York R. Hellas Brook Street Scranton Williams and Connell Sr. A. Beam

No-To-Bac Promises Quick Cure for Tobacco Habit

An advertisement extols No-To-Bac as a quick permanent cure for tobacco use. It features testimonials from Crestline and claims over 400,000 cures, urging readers to quit with a guarantee and the booklet Dont Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

McCully United States Canada Sterling Remedy Co Chicago New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kocntgen Professor Wright Save J. Scott Inglis Lackawanna Ave Bovinine M'Kinley Father Griffin Ings Recamier Company Clark Old Forge Avoca Birs E. J. Wildrick H. I. Edeall F. L. Mosteller T. Shrives Lamont N. P. Clausen George Brown John Curtis Mat Martin Will Ruth George Bellis Emma Etta Mosteller Agnes Jennie Dick Eliza Brown Lydia Reed Muzette Rena Edsal Jennie Wildrick Little Crocker Duryea John Crocker John McComb Rendham Charles Herbert Albert Shade Edna Bonear Ll. H. Hollister Painted Post H. P. Hollister Clark's Green D. Davis John Campbell John McKenzie Thomas Miller James Gilhooley James McClune Robert McMillan Ferguson Lincoln Hill Neal Dunmore Erie and Wyoming Lehman Langccliffe Brian O'Hara Andaughter Ella Brian Newport News Fuature Walter Schlager Pier North End Emmet Hall Gex Agnes Gibbons Hallstead Kerr’s Axminsters Brussels S. G.kerr,son & CO Irwain Entence Wyoning Hose Sixth Avenue Third National Bank Commonwealth Building Dickson Manufacturing Co Vinton and Wilkes U.S Gall UP Meridian Street W. Collins, M'g’r Hew Lingsmeat Etd Sunes Bah More, Md Sohn Fi Phelps Hag Sulackawarna Ave Hart Tribune Almanac
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