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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1896

Page

3

Local social notes from Jamesville and city visits

A string of social mentions notes M. M. Baird visiting his mother in Jamesville Prothonotary Phil Bielphia trip by Pryor Mrs Charles Green from Clean N Y visiting friends Alderman Loftus Pitts ton on legal matters Miss Helvig Pyle Moscow guest of Mrs Weed of Adams Avenue Miss Linzle Hewlett Worning N Y visiting cousin Mrs J I Tiel Linden Street Miss Jennie Murphy Lackawanna Ave back from Wilkes Barre Miss Nellie Jacobs Huxleton home from a two week visit Miss Aliee Deppen Priv Street Miss Hazel Hewsler Paterson N J cousin farewell for Herbert Dolph Giveen Ridge with a group of young people Samuel L Goldstein Bringhminton and Mrs Mabel Rosenfield to wed Lackuwating Avenue ceremony at bride’s parents home reception to follow then to Binghamton for a new home Also Miss Bletach Driesen to wed Alexander of Lendon Kank in Forest City then clothing business setup.

M. M. Baird Jamesville Thomas Mothtt Elm Street Jennie Murphy Lackawanna Avenue Wilkes-Barre Nellie Jacobs Huxleton Misa Aliee Deppen Prive Street Linzle Hewlett Worning Mise Bletach Driesen Alexander Lendon Kank Forest City Cece

Letters of interest under this heading published with writers’ name

Short letters of interest will be published when accompany by the writers name and chime. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.

Tribune

Citizens oppose John B. Smith Pool firemen election

Letter from Philip Wagner of Dunmore protests a borough firemen’s election process claiming ineligible voters and lack of fireman credentials. He argues council review to exempt non firemen from taxes and questions active local firefighters while noting local merchants Weber and Guernsey Bros. support.

the Tribune John B. Smith Philip Wagner Dunmore

No Discount Allowed for Unfair Shoe Deals

The remark states merchants cannot offer fake bargains such as a $6.00 shoe sold for $3.00 and affirms that no other honest dealer would engage in such improper discounting.

Mrs Rover Teaches Meat Cookery In Lectures

The second of Mrs. Rover’s cooking lectures focused on meat cookery with practical demonstrations and recipes. She stressed preserving nourishment, advised against washing meat, and explained cooking methods for beef roasts, fillet of beef, mutton, and beef stew with dumplings, plus cautions about glass jars of mushrooms.

Rover

Students Refuse to Learn at Mis Establishment in Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre students rebel against Wood's college after Frederick Wool purchased the Wilkes-Barre college from Williams. They refuse to attend Wood's, seek a new school, and decide to reopen in about ten days with new furniture. An attorney assures they can be taught by Williams until term end.

Mis Wilkes-Barre Dispatch Philadelphia Press Priet Wood's Wilkes-Barre College Frederick. Wool Williame Wilkes-Carre College Wood Williams Wilkes-Barre Wool Williames Avout Ac al T Ten Daya

Peculiar Poisons From Poor Digestion

The article explains ptomaines as decay germs in imperfect digestion, caused by weak stomachs. It links indigestion to blood poisoning, headaches, heart and kidney issues, and poor complexion, urging Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy to improve digestion, blood, and nerves.

Bright Maxtey Stuart Stuart Co. Marshall Mich

Convention in Scranton Ties Up Young Men's Institute Jurisdictions

The Grand Council of the Pennsylvania Jurisdiction of the Young Men's Institute meets in Scranton on May 19 after a Denver session that reshaped the order. Changes split Pacific into Pacific and Northwest, Atlantic into Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky Illinois Indiana, with the Pennsylvania jurisdiction including New York New Jersey Delaware Pennsylvania New England and the District of Columbia. A separate Young Men's Institute Insurance Association is created to handle insurance. A Y M Day was set, a lecture bureau established, and new constitutions adopted. Officers elected include John A. McDade San Francisco as supreme president and M T Corcoran Cincinnati as supreme vice president, among others.

Supreme Council of the Young Men's Institute Denver Cal Pacific Northwest Atlantic Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky Sinois Indiana New York New Jersey Delaware New England District of Columbia Grand Corncilo Rence Young Men's Institute Insurance Association Y. M Supreme Council John 4. McDade San Francisco M.T. Corcoran Cincinnnati Costello Atchison Kan FLD Lyon Louisville W. KB. Kenney Cincinnati Archbishop Riordan J. L. Gaynor Scranton Pac Ho HW. Hives Mackentepe Cincinnaith Kew Dpl O'Brien

Albert Hoge's New Machines Aim to Revolutionize Type Setting

In Scranton two model machines for typesetting and distributing type, designed by Albert B Hoge and his brother Pension Examiner F E Hoge, are showcased. The inventor claims a compact size and low cost, with potential to transform newspaper publishing in small offices.

Scranton Special Pension Examiner FE. E. Hoge Federal Albert 8. Hoge Silk Adistio Hoge Tribune Virginia

Funeral and musical events in this borough

The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Manley will be at St Marys church at 10 with a solemn high mass, interment in St Marys cemetery. A Treahytrian church entertainment featured tableaux and music with notable soloists and a vocal trio. Community socials are planned, including a gathering at Miss Mae Simpsons home on Cherry street. Hoods Sarsaparilla is advertised for health.

Mises Simons Maplewood Bridget Manley St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Cemetery Miss Morris Brooklyn H. M. Spencer Drinker Treahytrian Mer. Bil A Mabel Cheist Ivorge Et. Smith Anna Neyd Joseph Jeffrey Methodist Episcopal Church Mae Simpson Cherry Street

Five Massachusetts Mills May Relocate Here

The Board of Trade reports potential Boston-area renewal as five Massachusetts cotton mills may be set up in the city. A vice president of one company indicated the plant owner will visit around April 1 to view a suitable site and discuss waterway use for Boston’s water supply. The prospect is seen as a strong economic opportunity by board members, with mills needing only a proper site.

Massachusetts Tribune Atherton Board of Trade Boston Scranton

Coyne Plans Election Contest After Narrow Loss

Patrick Coyne of Minooka says he will contest the Lackawan Ha township supervisor race won by William Fern by six votes. Coyne alleges irregularities in the Northeast district where Fern resides and has lawyers M J Donahoe and CL Donovan reviewing district election boards' papers. Coyne's supporters claim about forty v oters may testify.

Patrick Coyne Minooka Lackawan- Ha Dist Tuesnav M. J. Donahoe CL Donovan Huey Townahly William AL Fern Archbatt Mines Mr. Coyne Fern Mec. Coyne

The Grand Inst promises busy week in Wheeling shows

The Wheeling Intelligencer previews Florence Bradley in The Captain's Mate at the Grand Inst theater and Glen MacDonough’s Delmonteo at Frothingham. It highlights star Florence Bindley and a strong company, plus Sam T. Jack’s My Uncle From New York and The California Lancers as next attractions with favorable notices.

Wheeling W. Va Florence Bradley Florence Bindley Academy Sam T. Jack New York California Lancers

No-To-Bac touted as a nicotine cure

An advertisement argues tobacco harms nerves and claims No-To-Bac cures addiction. It asserts the Sterling Remedy Co guarantees refunds if ineffective and notes wide sales and easy availability in drug stores.

Vietim Sterling Remedy Company New York Montreal Chicago Pranse

Mr Thomas Souvenir Lists License Applicants

Clerk of the Courts John H Thomas printed pocket pamphlets listing liquor license applicants and their attorneys. The cream bound list is issued to bar members and press, with engravings of Deputies Daniels and Bonn on the back cover. The Tribune printed the work and prepared it for easy pocket use. Pillsbury's Flour mills have a daily capacity of 17 500 barrels.

John H. Thomas Lst Bar Thomas Thomas P. Daniels Emil Bonn Tribune

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St. Nicholas Norton's Book and Stationery Lackawanoa Ave Snow Mrs. Rover Weber Guernsey Bros Spruce Street Directee 2 Anton Ellepod Grand Council of Pennsylvania Young Men's Institute Albert Hoce Hood Rexford Charles Fields Haviland Weichel & Millar Wyoming Avenue Steinway & Son's Decker Bros., Kraniche & Bache Knox Hatter Cape P. M'Crea & CO Wyoming Ava Coal Exchange The N. A. Hulbert Music Store Wyoming Ave Coyne Delmonteo Glen MacDonough J. M. Ward Frothingham Nelle Dunbar Ollie Mvans Bella Vivian Clara Bell Hart Sisters Charles F, Jerome Charles J Stine Hall, Caldwell and Ballon Keal Pia Rexpori's Lockawann AV MR. Thomas Pillsbury’s Flour Scranton, Pa Ial Tesla G iYue Bank Ingrain Agra Smyrna Bugs A. E. Rogers Lackawanna Avé Lackawanna Ave Trim Aylesworth’s G. Elmendorf Elmira N. Y Megargel & Connell
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