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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1897
Page
8
Garbondale readers are advised that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Shannon and Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. The office is open from 8 a m to 10 p m.
Miss Mary Walker of Cottage Street and Thomas Walsh were married yesterday afternoon in a ceremony witnessed by many friends. The couple, hosted by Mr and Mrs Thomas Walker, received numerous gifts at a reception held at the Walker home.
The German club Tuesday evening featured a singing society in costume with music by Professor Firth and Frank Froudon as promoter. Grand march led by Jacob Puchs and Mrs. Davis. Costumes ranged from kings and queens to shepherds and clowns. Abe Sahme and Max Meteel drew attention. Mrs. David Khekop wore a queenly dress of notable beauty.
The society Pioneer Castle plans a large member intake with at least seventy entering the orders on the night of institution. James Williamson of Scranton has conferred with committee members D. P. Morgan Andrew Booth and Walter Wells. The institution date is set for Wednesday evening March 17 a memorable occasion for those who join.
A boy named Collins fell from a Wigen on Church Street Tuesday afternoon. One of his limbs was fractured by passing wheels as Chailey attended the case at the parents’ home on Grove Street and the patient was said to be dying.
W E Hyde of Afton Nav visited town yesterday. A farewell reception for Rev BE Bolsley and Mrs Bolsley at Trinity rectory Friday 6 to 7 and 10. Elizabeth Joyce and Loretta of Susquehanna visit relatives here. Mrs Gryson injured at Park Street home. Special services at First Presbyterian Church each evening this week. Rev Dr McLeod of Scranton preaches tonight. Knights of Father Mathew Literary Society to entertain Friday. James J Gorman seeks 25 to attend Washington inauguration March 4. Minnie Reynolds hosts Friday evening party. J H H Wilson ship ticket agent seriously ill at home. Councilman JG Brandon ill with grip. Lorbara Mane and Helen depart for two months in Philadelphia and Washington. Dr C Merman Furthey of Scranton guests of Wickwire. PR Collins left for New York to buy spring stock. Warrier Hutching ill at home. Hannah Quinlan visiting sister Mrs Patrick Loftus in Pike Street. Mrs Longstreet and daughter Anna of Scranton attend Trinity Guild. William Gillis spent day in Scranton. Mary Gilboy returns home after visiting Dunmore and Pittston. Mrs Duane Humphrey ill at home. Mr and Mrs William Iscar entertain Mrs John Watkins and Miss Juigzle Price of Hyde Park.
A Delaware and Hudson depot was broken into last night with a barrel of hams and other articles taken. A freight car near the Ontario and Weat- line was involved, sparking police inquiry into the theft and missing goods.
Carpets linoleums oil cloths window shades draperies and wall paper showcased with the latest designs and colorings for the spring trade. The store guarantees the lowest prices.
Er出口pot was broken into and a keg of paint stolen. The Eagle Hose company appointed a committee to arrange a singer picnic and clam bake including John G. Miller Pred Smith WC Griffin Richard Barron John Sirwatka Martin Delchmiller and Charles D Bley. Ouse new borough council will organize next Monday evening March 1 1897. Mr and Mrs William Snyder and Mrs Edward Snyder left for White Haven to attend the funeral of the Snyders' uncle Henry Stein to be held from his White Haven residence Thursday. Harry Dean Sr Charles Welland Charles Gordon Jr and Arthur Mountford attended a Stephen Howey birthday party. OMear Martin Crippen of Olyphant visited on business. Miss Martha Ann Simms of Scranton was in town for the funeral of her brother Copine Hichard Barton. Barton died yesterday. pallbearers Albert Perris Willie Hebrand Marty Oakey and Fred Oliver. Luke Hall visited Throop yesterday.
The Dunmore town council met last night with full attendance. Bills discussed include John Penman for interpreter services in the Second ward and Sally Bros, plus William Adair for team work, laid on the table. Crosswalk needs noted but delayed due to street conditions. Adjournment to Monday. local residents’ health and visits listed along with ongoing Father Mathew Opera House events featuring Dr. Morgan.
The funeral for Mrs Hichard Knight was held yesterday afternoon from her Main Street home with Rev F A King officiating. Interment followed at Forest Home cemetery. Nearby notices report visitors and social moves, plus council election aspirants and local repairs at Pyne colliery with completion expected today though breaker operation may wait until Saturday.
John Harriet of Pulaski township Mercer county dies at 104, oldest Western Pennsylvania resident. Born 1793, Amish descent he never married and never rode a train. He remained vigorous, worked hay and harvest, used tobacco long, drinker modest, relatives mainly in Germany.
Local notes list a Mayfield milk venture planned for March 16 by F P F Dunng and Mr Barnes popular in town. A new Starlent quartet formed by Burton Green Morris Jopling performs, plus social updates on ill and recovering residents and property purchases by George Edmunds.
The Tribune recalls Charley Klinefelter of Factoryville who has been elected burgess. It notes his boyhood skating days in Nicholson when J L Bacon hired him for the rink about twelve years ago and kids enjoyed skating. Proceeds from the Monday night baseball dance totaled 44.41 funding uniforms for the season.
An advertisement argues a urine sediment after 24 hours signals kidney disease and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for back pain frequent urination and urinary issues. It touts relief for scalding, nights spent urinating, and warns of alcohol effects, with sample offers via mail from Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY.
The Sun reports the torture and assassination of Dr. Ti carde Ruiz in Guanabacoa Cuba. Details cite the conpente method, mayoral orders, and involvement of Major Fonsdeviella as witnesses, with US Consul General Lee criticized for inaction.
The Well attended social at the St Agnes Pioneer coins hall featured dancing as the main entertainment. Visitors included Agnes Flynn and Beexey Fell from Carbondale, Will Cole from Crystal Lake, Frank Hoban from Carbondale, Mr. McMillan from Nicholsow, Charles Hansom from Windsor. Fitz and Webster will perform a bright musical comedy at the opera house in early March.
Tours, each lasting three days, depart from New York and Philadelphia on February 1 March 20 April 28 and May 18 in 1897. Rates include transportation and two days’ hotel accommodation at Washington hotels totaling 14.60 dollars from New York and 11.50 dollars from Philadelphia.
Local store marks deep discounts on a wide range of footwear including 1 000 pairs of ladies shoes at 49 cents, 575 pairs of hand sewn ladies shoes, 650 pairs of fine hand sewn shoes at 1.98, Gray Bros shoes reduced to 2.98 and 2.29, 375 pairs men’s patent leather and winter boots at 2.48, 675 pairs men’s calf and russet shoes, and 1 090 pairs babies shoes.
Look Haven Pa Feb 4 The big lee gorge formed above the city yesterday and moved off at night on a seven foot flood. No back water overflow and danger of flood is past. Rafting of square timber to begin at once.
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