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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1897
Page
8
An advertisement touts Munyon’s Headache Cure claiming to treat headaches and related nervous and digestive disorders. It offers a “nepitrate cut” remedy and invites readers to write to Professor Munyon at 16 Arch Street, Philadelphia, for free medical advice.
In Carbondale Reafera notes that orders for job work and items for publication left at Hannon and Co newsdealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. The office operates daily from 6 am to 10 pm.
Republican primaries for city convention delegates produced contested results in multiple wards. Delegates named include William Grammer George Hudson John Shannon W L Thompe son Monty Pierce and others in the First district. James Faulkner Nicholas Rogers and more in the Third district. and selections in the Fifth Sixth and Fourth wards along with the Second ward slate led by W B Evans Henry Krints and James Greig.
The St. Rose church parishioners donated nearly $1,500 in their last Christmas offering, $1,400 this year and $250 more than the previous year. The gifts express warmth toward Rev. T. F. Coffey, reflecting strong community regard despite tough times for workers.
Contractor A. hh. Tiffany entertained his staff at the Hotel Anthracite on Saturday evening. In Christmas fashion his employes presented Mr. Tiffany with a chair and expressed cordial feelings. Attending were W. O T. Price, J. J. Bly, John Broceu, Thomas Gilligan, Fred Sturn, Henry Lewis, Judson Burcher, Frank Hotri son, N. C. Alvord, Joseph Wilson, Prant Smith, Wellington Hobbs, and John Mel Connon.
The death of Mrs. Michael Coleman, who passed away on Sunday, drew wide sorrow from friends in this city. Born in Bully Castle Ireland fifty six years ago she spent most of her life here. Survived by her husband and five children P. A. Coleman Loretta Cecilia Gabriella and Agnes a requiem high mass will be celebrated at St Rose church this morning at 30 o'clock Interment will be in St Ruse cemetery.
A Saturday social hosted by Mr and Mrs A Lown celebrated Mrs Towns parents Mr and Mrs C G Davenport of East Windsor N J with vocal and instrumental music and hypnotic exhibitions by Mr Maxwell. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Dimock Mr and Mrs A E Sanders Mr and Mrs E Baker Mr and Mrs M K Harding and daughter Mr and Mrs TE Gardner Rubble and Hassel Gardner Andrew Blank and Mr and Mrs James Harvey of Canandaigua New York.
Shix Mayor Weulrick returns from a Western trip with LW Shannon reported as making extensive al operations and social rounds in local circles.
Reverend John Holmes led a Sunday service at St Hose Church on North Main Street then departed for Moesburg to serve as assistant to Reverend G J Lucas. The item also notes various visits and movements of several residents and students.
Anthony Barrett Olyphant of Jessup dies after brief illness at home aged 64 born in Ireland survived by wife and five children funeral tomorrow at 2 pm interment Archbald cemetery. Also notes on Yale studies Charles Hathaway, church suppers, visitors and school elections plus local events and performances last week.
Misa Nellie Lyden of Pleasant Mount visits Mrs John Mumibert BOB Maxey returns to New York. John J Free Wyoming visits Forest City friends. Charles Melville at Carbondale hospital improving after operation though previously critical. William Williams improving after hospital admission. Myrtle Alexander and Edith Brown return to Mansfield. James Murray, stabbed December 28, remains in bad condition.
Effie Darrow slipped into an open space near the shore while skating on New Year’s Day. Several young men came to her aid and successfully landed her back on the shore. Bert Warner, Miss Mame Benjamin and Miss Genevieve Bady drove to Dalton Jest Saturday afternoon. A Presbyterian service was held last Sabbath with large teemakers in attendance. Students visiting over holidays returned to their schools Monday, including Miss Clara Vittany of Mainefield and Harry Williams of Kingaton. Clifton Calvin of Boranton called on friends Saturday, and D. Newton of Montrose was in town yesterday.
Jeriyn and Mayfield churches hold their usual yearly week of prayer. Local officials and residents, including Mr. C. P. Ball and Mr. H. C. Clinger, visit town. Community groups such as the Crystal Fire Company and the Order of Potesters of America Court install officers and plan activities.
The funeral procession moved from Madow street to St Phono for a high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev J la Shanley with Rev 0 McCabe deacon and Rev Al O Reilly subdeacon. The interment followed at Carbondale Cemetery with pallbearers from the community. John McGuire visited Scranton and Mrs White of Archbald stopped by town. A cross walk at Main and Snyder was described as badly needed.
Mr Edward Jones of Senanton and Missee Annie and Ella Jones of this place Vieied Pittstan on Sunday Mrs Thomas Thomas of First Ward is confined at home with slekipean Officers of the Taylor castle No 267 to be publicly installed next Thursday evening by District Grand Chief John Conley at Reese's hall The neering WIL opens at 7 54 pm an the infant child of Mo and Mrs Lesley Nyhardt of North Malin street died on Sunday evening Funeral announcement will be made later Mr William Gordon returning from Mort Jervis Va Misses Grace and Long King at…
The travelers who had been spending their holiday with their parents Rev and Mrs King of this place have returned to Berkeley University to resume their studies.
Mrs Patrick Quinnan of Laurel Street shows improvement after illness. Miss Sarah OConnor of Wayne Street remains seriously ill with typhoid fever. Miss OConnor, a popular teacher, is mourned by friends. Charles Law has bought Neville & Law Hyde Park stock and runs the store solo after his father Thomas withdraws. Miss Connor of White Mills spent Sunday with Miss Poote on Main Street. Henry Jordan of North Main Street is confined to his room by pleurisy. St Thomas parish fair closed with higher attendance. door prize a folding chair won by Miss Keenan of South Scranton. Lilie Logan and Mary Haggerty of Scranton visited. School board met. listed bills paid to multiple vendors. Night school on the hill ended. Ridge night schools lacked attendance. education committee transfers Mr Burke from Ridge to Wi and assigns supervision to Mr Davis for term.
A supper at the Methodist Episcopal church in Peckville will be served on Wednesday evening January 27 under the official board's guidance. Proceeds will defray expenses for electric lights and fuel. Various local notices follow, including visits, parties, and arrivals among Peckville residents and neighboring towns.
George Ackerly of Beranten attended events in town including an entertainment by the Farmers Alliance. Various church groups announced meetings and officer elections. evangelistic services planned in Union and Binghamton via Parson Nichols and Rev Edward Taylor. A wedding for Daniel Maunsen and Eva Gallawily was conducted by Rev John Chidestein. Public schools reopened after vacation and Elmer McCroy faced a misfortune with a pieket incident Friday.
The Hallstead Herald transitions to a weekly format with publication every Friday and appoints William T. Morkan as foreman of the Hullstead Forum. The Presbyterian Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor holds a Monday meeting. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised as a long trusted teething remedy priced at twenty five cents.
An advertisement touts reduced prices on dresses and skirts in brown green blue and other colors. It promises deep discounts on miscellaneous items including capes and trimming with emphasis on complete clearance and added savings on all items.
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