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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1896
Page
5
Bargains for all with odds and ends in hose gloves and carpets. A large number of blankets slightly soiled remnants in dress goods silks muslins ginghams ribbons laces and embroideries. Sale begins next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at Mears and Hagen.
Professor J T Rothrock of the Pennsylvania Forestry commission speaks on Beautiful Pennsylvania at the Young Men’s Christian Association hall tonight. The talk will be illustrated by stereopticon and followed by a reception by the board of trade members.
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alumni Association of Lafayette College will hold its annual business meeting and banquet at Concordia Hall Wilkes-Barre this evening at six. A local alumni meeting was held yesterday at George W Phillips office and a large Lafayette delegation from this city is expected to attend.
Mourners gathered for the burial of George Mason whose relatives did not claim the body. A purse was subscribed by townspeople after his body rested at Anaker Raub's establishment, and he was interred in Forest Hill cemetery yesterday morning.
A fire broke out yesterday morning at Breaker Street in a double dwelling used by D Huntsman and Holly Chances when clothing left to dry on a chair near a stove ignited. The Liberty Company quickly extinguished the blaze before much damage occurred, with losses about $20 covered by insurance.
The Society of Wyoming District Woman’s Home Missionary meeting gathered at Lie Park Church with delegates from Wilkes-Barre Scranton and other towns. Mrs T. J. Pale presided. reports, papers on Mother’s Jewels and Missionary Work, and re elected officers followed a luncheon and afternoon sessions with devotional exercises and vocal solos.
Tomorrow the Ladies of the First Presbyterian Church offer a dinner and supper at 12 to 2 and 6 to 8 with a 50 cent price per person. Menu includes oysters turkey veal ham and pies among others. Announced alongside church notices and obituaries for Rev. J J Mangan and local resident John Long who died at 71.
The women of St. Luke's church will gather in the parish room at 227 Adams avenue to sew for a missionary box destined for Texas. They plan to meet every Friday afternoon in Lent to continue the project.
Sherman Heed, Pittston colored man, arrested for threatening to kill his wife who fled, was held to bail at $500 by Adderman Millar to answer at court yesterday.
The Methodist Episcopal church of Dunmore reopened after months of interior and exterior alterations. Bishop Andrews preached on John Iow and a large audience pledged funds to reduce the debt, with about $22,000 in pledges by nightfall. The new auditorium features cherry pews, a gas and electric chandelier, and improved heating and classrooms.
Lackawanna county cases go to the state Supreme Court with many Scranton lawyers traveling to Philadelphia for the sitting. The first appeal involves murderer Joseph Boschine as District Attorney John R. K. Jones leads the Commonwealth. Attorneys expected include George S. Horn, Ir. P Wedeman, ex-Judge Ward and others. Clerk John H. Thomas prepared the record.
Four divorces were granted yesterday by the court. Julia Chase was released from her marriage to Emily G. Chase after eight years in Iowa and a move to La Prime borough. Harry Bolton and Nellie C. Bolton were divorced. she later lived at White Mills while he stayed in Carbondale. Amelia Underhill, once married in Philadelphia, was divorced for cruelty and desertion. she now lives with her mother in Wilkes-Barre while he is in Denver or Chicago. Jennie L Chromes separated from Jolie E Chromes. the ex-police officer left her over two years ago and is believed to be in Wilkes-Barre Jail.
The Prodigal Father a returning farce at Davis Theater yesterday afternoon drew praise for the company’s strengths. Nat M. Wills delivers a standout display as the self styled orator, with Frederick Wale and Lena Welcher delivering strong turns. The farce continues tonight and tomorrow with matinees.
The notice lists the late business of O E Barney and associates with a new, convenient shop and inquiries into details. It mentions low rent, good trade, and reasonable terms, with an address for Felix Barney in Montrose PA and Reynolds Bros at Hotel Jermyn, Wyoming Avenue. Reynolds Brothers move to 505 Spruce Street near the Courthouse. a remnant sale continues another week. Numerous names and ads follow for carpets, wallpapers, tobacco, and imitations of Pocono cigars.
A Scranton capitalists group including A Watres Lemuel Amerman Clarence J Simpson Thomas H Watkins Edward K Fuller and William Connell agreed to buy or control water assets from Crystal Sprite and Wilkes-Barre Water companies with a multi million dollar deal. The plan envisions large reservoirs along Spring Brook with pipelines to Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas and aims to serve the valley without raising rates.
A mortgage of 138 250 dollars from the South Lincoln Land company to John H Hoste and others was entered in Schuylkill county recorder s office yesterday. The company holds coal land in the western end of the county and has proven its quality. First Church Dinner and Supper at First Presbyterian church February 21 with menu and prices. Entertainment and birthday special at United Evangelical church February 21 refreshments provided. Everybody welcome.
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