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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1897
Page
8
Notices state that ads for job work and items for publication left at Shannon and Co. newsdealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention as their office opens from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Rev and Mrs Charles Lee hosted a reception for the congregation to unveil the completed Presbyterian manse. The home features a main reception hall, parlor, dining room, study, library, sewing room, and three bedrooms with bath on the second floor. Committees named for construction include George Burrell and others. Brown & Morris of Scranton were architects and C L Bell of Jermyn the builder.
Evangelist Walker conducts daily services at the Methodist Church and plans evangelistic services in Prenton Arkent. He is a Presbyterian and a longtime preacher who has served in many states, with summer camp meeting work and a family in Greencastle Indiana.
Bryce Repair named viewer for opening a new road from Richmondvalle north of the city to Forest City. The route crosses the Warren estate with no heavy grades but would interfere with mine rail traffic to Richmondville. A decision is expected after discussions about crossing a steep hill.
Lucretia lodge No. 109 Daughters of Rebekah held a pleasant Tuesday gathering. Five members were initiated and visitors joined from Aidenville Susquehanna Jermyn and Archbald. Mie Phoebe Skillhorn Scranton deputy grand master presided in the ceremony.
Local notes report Richard Why the acting Janitor of No 1 and 2 schools ill at home. Michael McGowan of Pike Street seriously ill at home. Mrs Thomas Gilmartin ill with typhoid fever. Will lager sick at home on River Street. Mrs M O’Meara of Scranton visiting brother M B Madigan on Salem Avenue. Miss Marie Murdock of Parkersburg West Virginia visiting Mrs C H Hones at the Hotel Anthracite ill with fever. South Side ladies plan a fan party at the Watt Building this evening. Miss Dot Burns, visiting—
Local retailer advertises carpets linoleums oil cloths window shades draperies and wall paper with the latest spring designs. They guarantee the lowest prices.
Mise Mary Parrell returns home from Wyoming street. Miss Amy Klinhack attended a reception in Honesdale Tuesday evening. Mise Hleawner Jones back from Dunmore. Mrs KF Morse visits Handork New York and returns home. Lewis Thomas of Velmont street set to wed Mary Stinson of Lincoln avenue at Baptist parsonage with Rev Tyree officiating. Woman's Relief corps plans a Fin de Siecle supper on February 22. Promenade dance held in Burke building hosted by L M Smith D L Crane and H H Jadwin. Miss Usterhout of Dunmore visits Miss Daisy Jones on Liver Street.
The wedding of Rev Daniel Webster Coxe of Alden Pa and Miss Florence M Lathrop of Scranton occurred at St Pauls Episcopal Church. Clergy guests included Rev Warriner and Rev Dr Jones with Rt Rev N S Russell absent. The ceremony featured ornate floral decor, a pink bridesmaid gown, and an afternoon home reception before the couple's departure for Alden after Feb 24.
The town gears up for elections with local officials named and a near certainty of a Republican victory next Tuesday. Edward D. Davis opens Taylor Cash store at Main and Railroad, while Taylor Pyne and Holden colliery workers were paid yesterday. A board of trade meeting tonight will discuss locating two new industries in the borough.
The funeral for Mrs. Michael Mc Hale was held from the family home on Hudson Street at Iceclock with a requiem mass at St Patrick church. Rev. Jd. M. Sraoulter, May Smith Robbins, and an excel lent company presented Little Trixie at the Pather Mathew opera house last evening to universal satisfaction. The Adonis club will present The Counterfeiters at the same venue tomorrow evening.
Morton L Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint for six weeks with eight doctors offering no help. After using the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism she gained immediate relief and walked within three days. Bold by Carl Loreng, druggist, Beranton, 418 Lackawanna Ave.
An OCR damaged item touts Thurlow Institute and homoeopathic cures with long life claims and testimonials from Scranton residents. It mentions free examinations and postal offers to send a physician, plus notes a funeral and local wages amid bleak weather and illness indications.
Kerosene lamp explosion at Mr and Mrs T B Crawford home caused a small blaze but was quickly controlled by Katie Gilbert and Mrs Crawford. Mrs Crawford burned. carpet damaged. lamp recovered. Miss Jennie Battenberg hosted Carbondale guests. Miss Edith Moon visited from Carbondale. Delaware and Hudson employees received pay. Willian Woodmaney bought the nearby meat market. Miss Artha ill. child of Mr and Mrs Herbert Smith buried. Loyal Knights of America meet at Winter's hall. Miss Cora Van Tassel illness delays entertainment. De Graw and Hoyt hosted bachelor friends. Lat ter Day Saints event at Juba Smallcombe home.
The German Lutheran congregation plans its annual donation evening next Monday in the church basement with high expectations. Preparations are elaborate and far reaching. Michael Walsh, a longtime resident who died in Pitteton on Monday, was noted as the brother in law of Peter Gildea, Mrs. Peter Hughes, and Mrs. Michiel Loftus, all of this borough.
Authority notes Martin Crock has sold his home and attached farm to Carl Tingley of Monbottom and will move his family to town this spring. Harry Williams of Kingston school visited his mother Wednesday. Munipelo disease is prevalent with several town cases. W. K. Titus will take the front north room from A. Rundle after April 1.
Washington reports the joint session of the house and senate tallying the electoral votes for the next term beginning March 4, 1807. The reading of state totals proceeded without change or surprise as Vice President Stevenson presided. representative tellers included Lode and Blackburn. The record shows Mr. McKinney among the names announced.
An assembly witnessed by a large crowd reported 271 votes for president, 176 for Bryan, 271 for vice president H obart, 149 for Benal, and 27 for Watson. Fortifications and post office funding bills were moved to the calendar before the joint convention. A Senate bill aimed to standardize dues tables under Supreme Court guidance.
The thirty first encampment of the Department of Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic met in Worcester. General T. Clarkson national commander spoke to a warm reception. George H. Innis of Boston was endorsed for national commander and John M. Deane of Taunton was elected department commander.
Pennsylvania tours to California and the Pacific Coast depart New York and Philadelphia February 4 with Mardi Gras stop in New Orleans. Four weeks in California return March 7. Nine month round trips from all PRR points to Mitteburg priced at 260 dollars for the February 24 tour and 210 dollars for the March 27 tour. Jacksonville tours depart New York and Philadelphia February 9 28 and March 17 with two weeks in Florida and rates of 50 dollars from New York 48 dollars from Philadelphia. Three day tours leave New York and Philadelphia February 1 March 11 April 1 22 and May 13 1897 with rates including transportation and two days at Washington hotels: 4.50 dollars from New York and 115 dollars from Philadelphia.
For detailed itineraries and other information apply at the agencies or address George W Boyd assistant general manager agent Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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