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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1896
Page
8
Notices from Anon & Co. news dealers in Carbondale announce orders for job work and items for publication left at their North Main Street establishment will receive prompt attention. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The select and common councils met in joint session to consider bids for bridges over the Lackawanna river at Eighth Seventh and Salem avenues. Fourteen bids were opened and read by City Clerk McMillan. The lowest bid plus the $14,000 sewer extension would exceed the $26,000 bond issue.
A permanent Carbondale organization forms to back a state league team. J W Kilpatrick is chairman with G J Benton secretary. Directors include J W Aitken J Brown J Shepherd PF Coogan Abe Sahm and J S Niles as treasurer. A total $3000 sought with supporters Brown Benton Kilpatrick and others rallying funds. Ground ownership details involve rent terms with Delaware and Hudson and Park access.
A Masquerade surprise party was held at the Finch home on Archibald Street. Warwick Quartet Club and Mongolia Glee Club performed, guests listed include Lillan Stegan Elizabeth Thomas Elizabeth Morgan Livina Tucker Maud Canter Van Passmore Sarah Davies Ada Tucker and many others. the attendees reported an excellent time.
Henry Kearney a popular hawker on the Ontario and Western railway near the Weat Side lost a thumb and index finger and faces amputation of the middle finger amid widespread sorrow from friends.
The Opera House crowd enjoyed a Tuesday night performance by the Waite Comedy company. The show received an enthusiastic reception as the orchestra delivered high quality music throughout the program.
Miss Grace L. Gunsanlls of Waymart becomes wife of Bumuel L. Bunnell, son of Mr and Mrs. Bunnell in a local wedding ceremony.
Mr. L. Bunnell of Birkett Street and the cv. BO. Ralstey officiated as the ceremony united the couple at the Trinity Episcopal rectory. The newlyweds are well regarded in the city and receive heartfelt best wishes from a circle of friends for their future happiness.
Mayor Hendrick appointed T. C. Robinson B. A. Roach and W. H. Edgett to review Scurry estate and D. W. Evans property on Malin street. The panel concluded the fire limit law had not been violated and the rebuilding will continue with the same materials, regardless of damages.
Miss A B Hogan of South Canaan visits sister Mrs J C Hogan of Forest Clis. Nicholas Flawad of Susquehanna visits town yesterday. Edgar Webber of Honesdale visits Nicholas Hoffman on Lincoln Avenue. Peter Casy of Tenth Avenue confined to town. J J Boland at home on Seventh Avenue. Superintendent H K Manville spent Tuesday night in New York City.
The city council reorganization set for next Monday will form a twelve member body up from nine due to a new ward. Aspirants for secretary include J A Dolphin W J Schubmeht A McConnis and A Lennon with A F E Gillespie slated for treasurer.
The funeral of William Thompson was held yesterday with wide attendance from Surrinding OWNS. The Masonic lodge led the procession and services were at Langelie church with Revs Weisley and Jones officiating. Interment followed at Langcliffe cemetery. Several relatives from nearby towns attended and local social events noted, including a pool contest won by Thomas Loftus and a charity sale raising 102.54 at the Odd Fellows building.
Hyde Park residents Mrs. Morgan Lake and daughter visit. a town meeting at Smith's hall Friday at 7.20 p.m. weighs bonding the borough and forming Water company. A local literary social club, the Priceburge Nonportel Social club, elected officers Thomas Ellis Mortie Hawk Samuel Barrett. A mum covial for the new personage raised funds at Rev. Holden's home. Mrs. Mumford improves. Snow delays streetcar traffic. S. J. Barrett visits Olympia.
The Oregon Indian Medicine company plans a two week stay at Maxey's hall starting Tuesday March 2 with nightly performances. A $100 purse sprint between John J. Dunn and Thomas Manley will be held in Richmondale on March 28. A sleighride excursion to Dundaft occurred Tuesday. John Lang and F J Osgood attend as delegates to the Young Men's Christian Association convention in Dalton this Friday through Sunday, with efforts to form a local Y M C A. The Waite family near two miles west faces illness and hardship after typhoid fever and a newborn. Christ Episcopal women organized to aid the afflicted family.
Key AL TD David of Moscow spent Tuesday evening with friends in town Edward Moon of Carbondale was a Visitor here on Wednesday Mrs D P Barber is visiting friends In Moscow The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold a birthday party in the Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday evening March 28 Extensive preparations are under way by the ladies to ensure success The Epworth league social in the church was a grand success A large number attended and partook of the elegant supper $26 was cleared Shev Simpkine attended the one hundred eighth session of the Honesdale District Ministerial association at Forest City yesterday Mrs David Prosses of Walnut Street is very ill with no hopes of recovery.
The funeral for Edward Farly of Railroad Avenue Pittston and his son Jubalarly, who died at St Frances Hospital Jersey City, will be held Friday morning at 9 from the family home on Hullroad Street.
The choir intends a grand concert next month highlighting local talent. The event will feature the best performers from the area.
After a Philadelphia meeting on Tuesday the bituminous coal men plan to restrict tonnage and set a minimum price for shipments to water points. The Seaboard Steamboat Coal Association to be disbanded March 16, with a nine member executive committee drawn from Chearfield Beech Creek Cumberland Pacahontas Chesapeake and Ohio and West Virginia Central regions.
A Rochester resident recounts lasting relief from back and kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Miss Alice Young describes marked improvements, saying she followed directions and now feels strong, healthy, and free of suffering. Sold by dealers and Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y, 60 cents.
An effort to create a general agency for coal sales failed but an association is planned to start April 1 at the start of the bituminous coal trade fiscal year. The move aims to raise prices benefiting coal producers and railroads including the Pennsylvania Beech Creek Huntingdon and Broad Top Baltimore Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio and the West Virginia Central. Contracts for the coming year will be set at inception.
Corrected Lehigh Valley Railroad report shows quarter income of 9 401, contrasting with 244 392 a year earlier. Delaware Lackawanna Western reelected Samuel Sloan as president. Elmira Cortland Northern lines placed under Lehigh Valley control with staff reassigned. Various freight and passenger agents listed for new combined operations.
The eighth annual commencement of the government Indian Training School began in Carlisle Pennsylvania with an opening by Captain Pratt acknowledging many Indians educated at the institution. J W Buckley delivered the principal address on Wit, Humor and Pathos of Travel. Generals Fitzhugh Lee and Howard planned arrival tomorrow with senators and congressmen due by special train.
Harrisburg Pa February Cen tralia Ashland Locust Gap Railroad Co of Columbia County capital 56000 chartered today six miles from Centralia to Conyngham township electric power motive Albert L Lamberstine Ashland president other charters include Brooks Street Sweeper Manufacturing Scranton capital 310000 Connelly Criterion Titusville capital 40000 Provident Building and Loan Association McKees Rocks Allegheny County capital 1000000
Beaver Falls police report the death of James McDowell a hermit who lived in a shack on Fifth End Street near the Lake Erie railroad for over fifteen years. Found dead this morning from exposure believed to have been trying to go out for fuel. An inquest will be held.
Fragmented text presents a string of aphorisms and quotes attributed to Anon Tennyson Franklin Sydney Smith Carlyle and others. It includes references to English capital for American investment 1895 and a medical advertisement for Swayne’s Ointment claiming relief from piles with claims of stopping itching and healing ulcers.
The slogan notes Castoria as a remedy for infants and children. It highlights use during illness and teething, claiming trust from mothers across generations and emphasizing comfort for kids and ease for parents. The ad style focuses on family health and familiar product.
Will letta Dusty was seriously stabbed by his stepdaughter Lottie Dusty in Huntington West Virginia shortly after midnight as she forced the door of his room and attacked him with a carving knife. The motive linked to a divorcee and a quarrel with her mother. Della Fox debuted in Pinafore with Georgia Cuylvan Myron Whitney Tom Karl and others.
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a fifty year old cure for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea. It claims universal use worldwide and urges asking for the product by name at five cents per bottle. It presents Druggists as the sellers and stresses safety and effectiveness for mothers’ children.
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