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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1896
Page
2
The public shows appreciation for our January sale with strong patronage. Sales staff work at full capacity to serve crowds and more help will assist during the sale. The event runs through February 1 for inventory purposes. A two-for-one merchandise offer is available for buyers totaling two dollars.
Reading Pa January report of the postponed wedding of Mrs Mary A Smith a Philadelphia widow and Jesse Davies of Reading disrupted by Davies brother who forced him away. Davies vanished and the prospective bride plans damages action.
Versailles Ky Jan 7 Miss Corinne Blackburn daughter of Senator Blackburn plays a pivotal role in his reelection bid. She handles correspondence screens letters and telegrams and coordinates urgent political matters while accompanying him on state campaign travels.
Indianapolis January 7 1890 The indignation in Fulton county faded into praise for Arthur Matthews a young farmer who vanished rather than wed Miss Gertie Reed His intended wife told him she loved another and would marry the man chosen by her parents Matthews disappeared in response to that demand and his friends now seek him to return to society.
Philadelphia January 7 The senatorial investigating committee heard testimony on police political activity and ties to disorderly houses. Former officer James W Naylor testified to collusion with Green and McManus and "Dubbies" Davis at a house of vice. Davis denied civil service exam issues and was held on 1600 bail.
In Dubois, Pennsylvania, a boarding house at Eleanor Mines burned. A boarder named George Kavasnyak died after rushing back inside to save a valise containing $400. Paul Baker, his child, and two other boarders were injured and hospitalized.
Retail dealers report stronger demand for anthracite and several large orders booked as prices firm. Huntingdon & Broad Top coal tonnage for the week ending January 4 reached 26 578 tons, up 3 445. Reading railroad ships 227 000 tons last week with 40 000 to Port Richmond and 35 00 to New York waters.
Mr and Mrs O Conboy rejoice over the arrival of a son. Mr and Mrs Frank Snyder welcome a daughter. Miss Genevieve Gillespie visits town. Miss Maria Clifford ill with influenza. St Mariys bazaar prep begins. special attractions and refreshments planned. Traction company cuts Moosic fare to five cents. well patronized. James OBrien and Loughney depart for St Michaels College Toronto. A wreck at Heidelberg College noted with unclear details.
A question prompts readers to consider Warner's Safe Cure for biliousness headaches tiredness and urinary symptoms. It presents the product as the best remedy for a disordered liver kidneys and related conditions, urging trial of the treatment.
Do you know this remedy has done more for weak worn out men and women than all other remedies known to medical science. It has received strong endorsements from eminent medical men who have tested it in severe liver and kidney cases.
The ad asserts Warner's Safe Cure as the most reliable remedy to keep the system in good condition during this time of year. It emphasizes effectiveness and seasonal suitability without citing external evidence or testimonials.
Securely fastened items tore on timbers ripping buntings and straining the carriage, requiring several days of repair. Mrs. Sarah Werts of Forty Port returned home after a visit with her sister Mrs. William Miller on the West Side. Attendees at Pittson’s leap year social included William Dixon M J Dixon Frank Clark John Dougherty and Leslie Hollister.
Miss Gertrude Rees returns to Hiromaburg State Normal school to resume studies after visiting her mother on Grove street. The Independent Social club held a regular dance in Taylor hall drawing large valley crowds. John L Nelger joins R H Woodward & Co as book agent selling Rev Talmage Gems of Religious Thought. St Lawrence church fair at Rendham ends after ten days with heavy attendance and projected profits over 5000 dollars. Rev Father Jordan credited for organizing success. Schools reopen after two week break with strong turnout. W H Gordon remains bed bound on Union street. Lena King returns to teach after vacation with parents Rev and Mrs F A King. Mrs W W Watkins and family visit Peckville. Taylor Pyne Holden mines expected to pay Friday the 10th. Edwards Evans and Watkins participate in Mudtown entertainment. Taylor Reds base ball club to meet at Richard Williams home. Williams serves as manager.
Rev Wilson Treible named chairman Rozell secretary W H Woodruff superintendent John Wilson assistant superintendent M Rozell secretary John Wilson treasurer Oscar Williams librarian E G Alling assistant librarian Miss Nellie Rozell organist Miss Della Hunlock assistant organist and infant department teacher Rev Wilson Treible Bible class No 1 teacher Miss W H Minegar Bible class No 2 intermediate teachers Mrs William Heel Mrs J T Shoemaker Mrs M W Roxell Mrs H A Kisbaugh H A Kisbaugh Mrs Marie Greenfield Miss Cora Lloyd guests Mrs Mary Dean of Aurora N Y and Mrs Salem Brown of Falls visit Mrs J J Newton Altheda Lloyd at Scranton Clint Shoemaker at Ransom Ruby Miller at Fireman's social Nellie Rozell at Wilkes Barre Joseph Casterline family at Orange William Heel ill William Switzer slowly recovering Martha Parrish returned from visit to Luzerne.
Rev George Lowell of Clayton will assist his brother Rev W H Bowell in meetings at the Baptist church during the week. Ten persons joined the church Sunday, bringing total baptisms and letters from other churches to about fifty in under a year. Prof Thompson buried his mother, who had suffered from consumption. home Newton township. E and Doud moved to the Carlton house. C D Finn on jury duty. S E Finn listed as sick.
The Methodist Episcopal church congregation are observing the week of prayer. Mr and Mrs J B Austin returned from Stroudaburg on Friday evening. Mrs Allison Aldrich visited her parents Mr and Mrs Judson Wells over Sunday. James Penticost spent Sunday at his father’s Mr T W Penticost. The officers of the new insurance company elected one night last are Leach J A J Ack erly vice president John L Stone
Misses Gene Akerly Lizele Frace and Emme Coon returned after a two week vacation to the Wyoming Seminary yesterday. Skating remains the leading sport among our youth.
Machinery is set to bore for water on Asa Nichols land by Koons store. Water to be pumped to Muchland Park for distribution. Jef Silviar moved his family to Forest City to run a photograph business. Mrs. William Juston traveled to Scranton yesterday. Schoolhouse work proceeds slowly due to cold weather. Monday’s temperature was twelve degrees below zero.
Classified notices advertise traveling salesmen with routes and daily pay up to 15 dollars, sales agents for side lines, and positions for bookkeepers, pianographers, and housekeepers. Local firms in Scranton and Cincinnati seek agents, saleswomen, and clerks with unspecified experience levels, promising commissions, training, or steady pay.
Time table lists trains from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre Atlantic City New York and other destinations. Services run on nov 17 1914 with multiple daily departures including express and parlor car services. Returning trains from New York and Philadelphia listed with connecting routes to Reading Harrisburg Allentown Bethlehem Easton and Pottsville. Through tickets offered at station. baldin and j h olhauen as officials.
A 1896 timetable lists multiple daily departures from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre White Haven Bethlehem Easton Reading and New York via D L & W D H R and other connections. It includes Pullman parlor and sleeping cars as well as L V chair cars on all trains between Wilkes Barre and New York Philadelphia and Buffalo with multiple times and routes.
The timetable lists trains from Del accounts to New York Philadelphia Washington and the South with various departure times including early morning and afternoon options. Connections at Buffalo and Northumberland noted with Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on all express trains. Pocket time tables and ticket offices provided.
Trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate points on the Erie railway at 7.00 p.m and 42 p.m. Also trains for Honesdale and other points depart at 9 00 p.m and 4 40 p.m. All trains are through services to and from Honesdale, with Wickes-Barre departures at 1 19 p.m and 3 19 p.m.
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