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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1896
Page
4
Classified header mentions Hannon Co. newsdealers on North Main Street inviting orders for job work and publication, with the office hours from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., promising prompt attention for advertisements and related services.
Arthur Tiffany aged 93, son of contractor Tiffany, narrowly escaped death while coasting on Helmont street in a double sleigh. As they crossed between Helmont and Canaan streets a car approached rapidly. all boys rolled clear except Arthur who struck the car’s rear step. He was taken home on Birkett street with slight injuries.
Transportation committee meets to discuss rates and accommodations for a large anticipated crowd. They will report to the general committee next Sunday. Parade music committee members named are Owen Loftus, Mark Devine, and John Malloy. Division 6 Ancient Order of Hibermians adopts aResolution congratulating Rev. M. J. Giovania on his appointment as coadjutor bishop of Scranton diocese, wishing him loyalty and success. P. K. McDonnell, President Division.
The Kamer residence on Canaan street hosted Hubert Kamer’s ninth birthday. A merry group of young friends attended including Bessie Mills, Madeline Mills, Gladys Jadwin, Agnes Ditchburn, Ruth Knapp, Grace Copeland, Helen Hubbard, Ruth Histed, Minn Smith, Margery Spencer, Stella Hazel, Ethel Morgan, Beatrice Burdick, Flora Reynolds, Ned Mille, Herbert Histch, Ridgeway Lathrope, Harry Dunstan, Edward Burr, Lesley Lee, Irving Hall, Russell Spencer, Silas McMinden, Vanillen Histed, John Harvey, Charles Jutley, Arthur Tiffany, Frank Cramer, Raymond Ward, and Harry Nobverts.
The Division No and local hall host a book reception promising a successful event. They have received several volumes by the beat authors and the committee is confident the library will be a valuable asset. State Delegate Boland County Delegate McAndrew and National Treasurer Battle are expected to visit next Sunday.
J D Fox of Garfield avenue left for a six weeks business trip J Segur of Mahanoy City visits at the home of J D Helgeruth Salon avenue Miss Ferrell of Wyoming street spent yesterday in Honesdale Abe Sahni has been removed to the hospital Mrs H M Sayers visiting Mrs John Foster of Canaan street has returned to the capital city The Delaware and Hudson company watch the workshop employees yesterday The Northwest collieries will be closed for another two weeks for a wish to the breaker The Transit Company were yesterday tearing down the Eighth avenue bridge.
Patrons of the water company met in Newcombe's hall on Thursday to address the Archbald Water Company monopoly. Resolutions unanimously favor municipal takeover of all water courses and the provision of artesian wells to ensure a drought supply, urging the borough council to act in the people's interest.
The advertisement claims Hood's Bar gaparila cures scrofula salt rheum and blood poisoning in thousands of cases. It touts a unique combination and process with special merit and lists promises of cleansing purifying and vitalizing the blood. It invites readers to write for further particulars.
The council urged refraining from new contracts with the water company until borough mains extend to hydrants. It urged all to secure water from other sources and to unite the corporation under competition. A bond was adopted for artesian well work. Also: Archbald Dramatic Company to perform Cast Upon the World at Father Mathew Opera House to raise funds for the parochial building. cast list and closing St Thomas church fair details provided.
Mrs Jones of Heart Lake guests of Mr and Mrs R R Williamen of Susquehanna street. Club of 8 to entertain Adonis club members Monday evening. Local youths attend a theater function at Frothingham theater Thursday. T P Jones, proprietor of the Lackawanna house, plans to move Feb 25 to Hyde Park. Mc Connell of Providence to take charge. Deb orah and Liegle Powell visiting relatives at Carbondale. A leap year social was hosted in the Chih of Y5's hall with about 75 couples. Gorge at Utwel hk drew a crowd, served by Miss Bridge Bwith and George Evans. Joseph McDermott of Scranton played piano. A Valentine party was held at Miss Netthe McDonnel's home on Delaware Street. Council met in special session to hear the secretary's report on electric rent accounts. secretary absent sick. The president authorized continued insurance on the electric light plant. no report of borough affairs to be made soon.
Miss Lottie Gable and William Alexander were married in Wilmington Delaware by Rev George Hall on last Wednesday afternoon Both parties reside in Honesdale and are noted locally Ga W Lanes of Honesdale and A Rvarts of Binghamton attended the ceremony The community is abuzz with news of the young couple and plans for future celebrations.
Mrs. William Bell and Aire J G Bell have spent two weeks in Philadelphia and will return home today. William Evane of Carbondale visited Mr and Mrs William Goyne Thursday evening. Mrs Dr MacDonald guest in town Friday. A sleigh ride brought youths from this place to South Canaan last Tuesday evening. John Wonkwit died yesterday and his funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs Breese Weet Find. Mrs J W Peck and daughter Merote of Scranton were callers yesterday. Another hose room meeting tonight will hear the water committee report. J D Peck has been ill for the past week. I linnwaiting. Miss Eley and Miss Wiener of Pricehure visited Mrs Henry Oberts last Thursday.
The borough council met in regular session Wednesday at 7 oclock with all members present chaired by Thos Morgan. Only routine business was addressed as the last meeting of the year for the old council before year’s end. Richard Parfrey plans improvements to his house with a southern addition. Pancoast Coal company reports the loss of three valuable mates in a shaft accident. The First Baptist Church ladies discuss an old fashioned tea party in the near future.
An old ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year remedy for teething babies. It claims to soothe the child soften the gums ease all pain and cure wind colic and diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle.
A very enjoyable affair occurred Thursday evening at the Methodist Episcopal church with a supper held for attendees. The brief description notes the social nature of the gathering and the church venue as the centerpiece of the event.
A Price library gathering last night showed strong public interest in a debate while John Atherton moves into a handsome Main street residence. George Thomas a barber plans marriage to Miss Susan Marsh of Btorra Street on the second of next month as Mrs W W Harris on Storrs street arrives at her elder home. John Thomas and family relocate to John Rick's new house on Storrs street.
The obituary notes the death of Rev William Blease of Harbor Ohio after a fever. He was son of Mr and Mrs John Blease North End and longtime pastor of a dock in West Pittston before moving to Ohio. Survived by wife and several small children. James Blease arrived too late to be at his bedside. The item also mentions local social notes including Lizzie Whalen visiting Wilkes Barre and jury duty calls for March 23, with residents Hoban Calvey March Sives Aaron Merchant and others. A Mrs Thomas Clark is critically ill near Pittston township and Misses Morahan Kearney OMalley Curran Connor Gibbons attended Scranton marriage. Politicians prep for a contested election with two tickets allowed. Richard Heene of Richmondale visiting town.
The funeral for George W. Loder was held at 230 p.m. Thursday in the Methodist church, attended by many friends. Mrs. Loder, recovering from nervous prostration, is slowly regaining. A note mentions Mrs. J. C. Higgins confined by possible pneumonia. Others traveled by sleigh to Waverly, Dalton, La Plume and Factoryville after a day of good sleighing. Quarterly meetings and Epworth League rally are announced at the Methodist church, with visits by Mrs. Cora Lewis and child noted.
The Erie Railway adds many cars to its fleet and plans more rolling stock soon. A new western manager is appointed and bookkeeping methods updated to report exact earnings. Food quality improvement after receivership is noted. Lake Shore Road dynamics cap train tonnage at 1476 tons with 60 car limits. terminal facilities in New Jersey expand. Consolidation talks between commuter groups for Pennsylvanian lines in New Jersey advance after multiple committee meetings.
A vintage tobacco habit testimonial from J. A Williams, North Dakota official, touts No-To-Bac as a cure. The ad claims weight gain, improved health, and restored vigor after forty years of tobacco use. It urges readers to obtain a free sample and booklet with guaranteed results.
The Scranton audience awaits a grand testimonial for John T. Watkins on February 21 at the Frothingham with top Northeastern talent. Watkins plans to enter the Royal Academy of Music in April under Dr. A C McKenzie, with strong letters for private study with Signor Randegger. The program includes soloists, quartets, and instrumental pieces from Wilkes-Barre artists and local performers. Also noted are Miss Anna Ida Koch's Monday appearance, Llewellyn Jones studying oboe, and a closing chamber concert praised for its string quartet led by Prof. Hemberger.
The piece argues the Wilson tariff bill caused monthly deficits, claiming Treasury secrecy hid congressionally appropriated funds. It cites unpaid sugar bounty rebates and public works appropriations, alleging a vast revenue shortfall compared to pre bill eras and mismanagement across multiple administrations.
The text notes government revenues surpass expenditures by 124 million dollars, while during the two fiscal years and ten months of the present administration the excess was 3151 million dollars less.
A collage of humorous lines from newspapers and magazines contrasts quirks of show business, moral tales, and war memories. A man recalls a Civil War injury echoing a later joke about a battle. A prankster burglar counts gratitude while planning a daytime visit. A boy prays for help, a poker party prompts a joke, and a husband cites beefsteak over candy in marital quips.
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