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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1896
Page
6
A man about 28 and a woman entered Alderman Millar's office with a marriage license, offered thirty cents, and asked him to perform the wedding. The alderman declined saying he could not be responsible for their marriage without sufficient funds or support, and the couple left with licenses and coins after a brief, awkward exchange.
Polish miner John Kapinskey aged 33 was fatally injured in a roof fall at No 12 drift of Greenwood Coal company. A blast preceded the accident and a rock heap buried him. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital where doctors expected only a short lingering recovery. He was unmarried and lived in Greenwood.
Grapes with Beledimpane Root and Horehound make a cordial claimed to cure stubborn colds sore throat and hoarseness. Public speakers praise its throat properties. Sold by druggists as Aunt Rachael's Hore sound Cordial. Also promoting a Davidow Bros auction and Guernsey Bros offerings.
A clean stylish ladies shoe priced at four dollars is advertised. The notice states the store cannot offer a six dollar shoe for three dollars and implies fair dealing by merchants.
Judge Gunster suspended sentences for Arbiter Verein members Stackel and Yobs after they were found guilty of selling liquor without a license and to minors. The Rendham M E Parsonage burglar case against Moen and others proceeded with various testimonies while multiple defendants faced assault and battery or larceny charges in the same session.
The Board of Health advances the new sanitary code by registering plumbers midwives and professional nurses and forming rules for house drainage and sewering. A vaccination and school quarantine regime, plus a Harrisburg convention review, are outlined along with annual reports and food market notes.
The Florence Mission mourns the loss of Mrs A E Saxton longtime matron and devoted worker. She served with charity toward troubled women and led many to virtue, inspiring others to follow her example. The committee extends sympathy to the bereaved and asks minutes and city papers publish the tribute.
Word reached Scranton of the death in Springfield of Samuel Black 62. He was in the mercantile business and a brother of KR T Black. He is survived by one child and his wife, now in Georgia. Samuel was the eighth child in the family. Williams Black died about three months ago. Known to a limited circle of Scranton friends.
C H K Manville of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company received an unsigned Dunmore Pa letter claiming a rider boarded the Canal's railroad without paying over a year ago. The writer confessed the theft and sent 15 cents to the company treasurer to make good the fare, citing the burden of guilt.
Public invited to a ten day sale starting February 10 1896 offering Martin Underwear at cost price from the House of Good Shepherd Scranton PA. Invitation signed by Francis Fitzgibbon Burr Building 132 North Washington Ave.
Auditors praise the district’s officials and directors for businesslike handling and justified outdoor relief. A contentious Fuller's resolution to schedule Sunday services led to a 4 to 3 vote amid Gibbons objections. Secretary Lynett announced a $5,721.08 state grant for the cure of the indigent insane.
Tonight at the Salvation Army Barracks on Price Street preparations are complete for a War Cry meeting. The program includes a War Cry march and readings by soldiers interspersed with addresses from members.
Dr J Guy McCandless of Pittsburgh endorses Norsford s Acid Phosphate for dyspepsia with gratifying results. Davidow Bros advertises S15 and $8 pricing plus a $1 option via unredeemed pledges at a grand auction sale. Garney Brown Co Elgin watches marketed at low prices. Haleey Teathrope replies to Ben Dily s Wirz eulogy. readers urged to view in the News tomorrow. Pocono cigar imitators warned.
The Lackawanna hospital superintendent lists January donations including coal loaves books clothes and money from multiple donors and groups and items from several local businesses and clubs. The piece also notes Zehnder's resignation as Berwick company president and Eaton’s promotion to president of Dickson Manufacturing.
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