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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1897
Page
8
Advertisements orders for job work and term for publication left at Hatmon & Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office open from 4 a m to 10 p m.
John Temple Graves will deliver his lecture The Reign of the Demagogue at Masonic hall this evening. He is a public platform leader and a large audience is expected. Rev BE J Baisley earned praise for arranging the event and prior lecture by George BR Werdling last month.
The warmest Carboniale Republican primary in years drew attention as only minor city offices are to be filled. Main contest centers on school director in the upper wards and a common council seat, with the nomination on the Republican ticket usually equating to election. The nominating convention is set for Assembly Hall on Wednesday evening.
The Delaware and Hudson locomotive gravity and car shops the Hendrick Manufacturing company's works Van Bergen and Co.'s foundry were closed on New Year’s Day and Saturday. Beginning today the Delaware and Hudson shops operate nine hours a day amid widespread industry low mood and hopes for improved weather business.
The Skinner family on Terrace Street suffers multiple diphtheria deaths as two young girls Lucy and Martha perish at the funeral of their sisters. The surviving boy is found professed near his sisters in grief.
The Republicans of Fell township will hold a caucus at the township hall tomorrow at 8 PM. Candidates for offices to be filled in February will be named. Henry Carter of Wanching and Willie Chairman and A. E. Nicol secretary preside.
Scranton society hears from A H Wandling and Helen Harvey. Jacob Hitchinger returns to Point Airy duties. funerals for Mrs James Helly and Luke White Jr. noted. various residents visiting, moving, and health updates. public works and school reopenings after holidays. typhoid epidemic concerns and local civic activity in Lackawanna region.
The Junior Order United American Mechanics held a New Year smoker with over fifty members. Local huntsmen Ayers and Reese return from Lake Como. The fall of St. Lawrence church at Fallon's rink is reported a social and financial success. The freemen's ball drew large crowds with the Taylor orchestra. District Deputy Grand Chancellor W A Bhiffer will install officers on January 6. Funeral services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Casper Oz were held. Rev A Weler officiated. Dr N C Parke preached at Presbyterian Church. Residents Harry Hood and others return from visits. The borough school reopens after a two week vacation. University of Pennsylvania student Dr Robert McKennie returns to Philadelphia. Miss Shultise of Milwaukee visits relatives. Mrs J W Houser and daughter visit, Mrs Edward Roberts of Kingston visits her mother, and William Stone returns to the Oval School in Philadelphia.
A Jermyn board of trade meeting at the Jermyn Press office at 8 p m will discuss locating in this raven for two factories. One would employ about seventy five men. the other would build a 250 by 845 foot three story plant. Local interest focuses on employment and prosperity for Jermyn and surrounding towns.
Mrs James Riley of Main Street was found deceased Friday morning in a sudden event. Police and local authorities opened an inquiry to determine the cause and circumstances of the death.
A movement in New York plans to erect a bronze statue of the late John MacGahan, a celebrated American war journalist and explorer. The proposal highlights his reporting from Central Asia to the Balkans and his bravery during the Crimean era era. He is praised for fearless coverage and dramatic dispatches.
A comic romance set on a Chicago rapid transit journey unfolds as Miss Cora Bloormingay and Reginald Hicksworthy flirt and plan marriage aboard a moving train. The couple recalls their first meeting, while time ages the suitor yet deepens the affection that endures. The scene shifts from Seventy second Street to Dearborn Station.
The ad promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for irregularity painful menstruation stomach weakness indigestion bloating leucorrhea womb trouble flooding nervous exhaustion headaches and debility. It asserts relief from bearing down sensations and backache and claims benefits for kidney complaints in both sexes.
Following his death Ohioans honor the late leader by funding a statue. A design by MP Niles depicts a noble figure, with sculptor Bauer to complete a splendid monument. Citizens are invited to donate tiles to build the memorial honoring a life of service.
Philadelphia manufacturers promote special bargains in cloaks and suits and various dress skirts. The advertisement emphasizes large stock, savings from space and expenses, and aims to provide full benefit to shoppers with low prices and broad selection.
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