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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1897
Page
8
Notices inform readers that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Shannon & Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention with the office open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Local readers are urged to submit their requests within the established hours.
The Lackawanna and Fortnightly clubs held a sleighride party Monday evening to Waymart hosted by Landlord Graver. The event featured dancing and a festive meal with a long list of attendees including W. G. Scurry J. D. Simpson and many others from the local community and guests from Borantun.
A large group congratulated Mr and Mrs Walter Gibbs on their crystal wedding Monday evening. William Lewis presented a handsome diary from many friends as a memento of the anniversary. Guests included John Gibbs Walter Gibbs Griffiths John Mstabrook W Shelly Downing Richard Giles May Griffiths Laura Gibbs and others.
The Past Park Land company offers the city a park plot with five years of annual five hundred dollar improvements and street beautification. Councilmen favor the plan submitted by Brocker and Walker, a committee of the CONATE. The city solicitor confirms the contract is legally permissible.
The Watt building was crowded on opening night of the Mitchell Hose Fair with about 40 attendees enjoying vocal and instrumental selections. Strong attractions are planned each evening this week. In the adjoining room a Deoths display shows furniture and draperies by W. E. Kirby of North Church Street, with refreshment booths. The William Walker Hose Company of Jermyn, aided by artists Tenny and Matthewson from New York, provided the entertainment Friday evening.
A Monday evening brawl on Archbald Street ended with Nicol and several others in custody. Alderman Jones set Nicol’s bail at $1,300 on multiple charges.
Announcement of the coming marriage of Miss May Walker to Thomas Walsh set for February 24 at St ose church. A. B. Lowsley purchases J. W. Dineck stock to open a gentleman's hat and finishing store. Mr. Dimock to focus on the shoe business after April 1. Northwest colliery shut for employee voting. Mrs. Hollenback of Oak avenue fell.
Sunday reports a fractured right arm near the shoulder. Local residents host guests from Scranton and Salem. Church Ladies’ Aid to host a Washington’s Birthday supper deferred to Feb 24. AOD Knights of the Mystic Chain to organize tonight. Teane Newton granted an original pension. Miss Mila McDonough wins a lucky umbrella at the fair. Father Mathew society to entertain Friday evening. Carbondale friends plan to attend Wilkes-Barre Holy Saviour fair.
The community observed the funeral of Thomas Hurd at Cherry Ridge with large attendance and pallbearers named. In town, Lee Fox left for Philadelphia to oversee spring stock. his brother Henla will run the store. An exhibit on Andrew's raid with W. J. Knight drew a large crowd at Mannerchor hall.
Theresa O Tiara of Duryea visits relatives in town as a benefit entertainment and ball for Luke McCabe injured at the Richmond colliery is set for Faddens Hall on Monday evening February 22. High school alumni plan their annual select social at Faddens Hall on February 26. Lewie McLoughlin of Upper Main Street is ill with a severe cold.
Rev BR and M Roderick to conduct revival services in Traceyville. Martha Washington supper by Presbyterian women on February 22 expected to surpass prior years. A traveling show called Roy Tramp will perform at the opera house on Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral notices for Mrs Helen M Wilcox and Mrs Thomas Kellew. Holmes family returns from Red Lands California. daughter Daisy still frail. Honesdale Odd Fellows delegation to visit Wangum lodge in Hawley Wednesday.
Miss Ida Pell spent Sunday with Scranton friends and Mr. and Mrs. Michael O Neill visited Mayfield friends yesterday. Mrs John Connolly visited her mother. Joseph Ackerman returned from Honesdale. G M Petterson of Carbondale was in town on business. Samuel Jennings visited Scranton yesterday. Local pastors take part in a Sunday school convention at Clifford. Mrs Louisa Griggs and her mother ill at Zilla Wescott. Forest City band and Mendelssohn Glee Club hosted two storehouse loads of merrymakers at Herrick. a later party was interrupted by a third group of locals, ending the celebration.
Sunday visits with Eben Foote noted. Thomas Ward returns to East Stroudsburg Normal School duties after a family visit. Jane Carey, 21, injured coasting on Old Forge hill, struck a wall and suffered head injury. Scott Smiles home filled with friends from this place and Darren. John E. Wilson of Yostville visits town. Brick Church entertainment set for Wednesday February 44 featuring a wand drill by 22 girls. John Carey listed in critical condition and oyster supper at the Methodist Episcopal church planned. Rev Feark remains bedridden.
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Susquehanna February 16 depicts a colorful page of local curiosities. The piece describes crow migrations at Hickory Grove, peculiar pets in Susquehanna, and various community notices. It mentions a eight-legged horse owned by James McCloud of Gulf Summit, local clubs, theatre events, and upcoming church activities.
Miss Mabel Stone remains ill as Il ie vonvaleseine is noted. Sam Whaling injured when thrown from a wagon drawn by spirited horses, now improving. M Thompson of Elmira visited the Waverly House. Jesse Case not recovering swiftly from illness. Funeral of Mrs Nettle Balley nee Walker conducted by Rev A Bergen Brewe with interment at Hickory Grove Cemetery. pallbearers listed. Real estate of the late Pardon Covey sold by administrator W D Spencer. Bert Spencer purchaser. Hon N C Mackey left for Harrisburg. Mr S and S Kennedy visiting in town.
A supper under the auspices of the Ladies Aid society will be served this evening at the Primitive Methodist church inviting all to attend.
The town's sidewalks remain in disrepair and residents urge council action or citizen-led measures. The Third ward election drew strong interest with many candidates and supporters watching the outcome.
Rev H I Higgins of Chester Mass conducts nightly gospel meetings drawing strong interest and many consider a better life. Miss Beulah Cooner visits grandparents at Nicholson. Henry Wehrum removes pines from Alfred Griffin’s farm to beautify his home. W J Koch joins Hotel Jermyn Scranton. Dr J Bateson to move to Scranton April 1. Scranton Gas and Water improves land bought from Union Tanning. Byron Buckingham hosts sleighing party from Scranton. Lottle Clay visits Scranton friends. J Masters visit Hollisterville friends. Charles Koch returns from Bangor business trip.
The article urges hope for consumption recovery, noting fresh air and nutrition aid progress. It touts cod liver oil, especially when blended in Scott's Emulsion, as easy on the stomach and beneficial. It offers a free book from Scott and Bowne, New York.
Mrs Corrigan describes years of severe womb pain and illness including tumors, leucorrhoea, headaches, vomiting, and sleep loss. After taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and related remedies she says she regained strength, can work, walks without fatigue, and urges others with similar troubles to try the medicine.
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