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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1897
Page
8
Notice from Hannon & Co. newsdealers on North Main Street reminds customers to place advertisements and job orders with prompt attention. Office hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
The Republican meeting on Wednesday evening named J. W. Dimock for school director in the First ward and George Kellew for the Third and Fourth wards. Edwin Moor was chosen as poor director for the Second ward. F L Mills and H G Baker were named common councilmen for the First ward, Vincent Swingle and Charles Sontag for the Fifth ward. Frank Colwell was nominated councilman for the Third ward while Willa Pastmore secured the aldermanic nomination for the Fifth ward after some discussion.
Mr and Mrs Sidney E Crocker received a cordial surprise Wednesday evening from Powderly mine workers represented by Frank Wills and others. They presented a handsomely crafted top desk and revolving chair to honor Mrs Crocker on her promotion at Clinton Caulllery. The gathering included J J Costelloam Harry Hocking James Drevin and others.
Grace Hazeltine Alexander of this city married Frink D. Moreland of Ponting Michigan yesterday at the bride's aunt's North Main street home. Trinity church rector TH. d. Barsley performed the ceremony with only close relatives present. The couple plans to reside in Pontiac after a reception meal.
A series of social events is planned over the next six weeks with silent dances by card. Marriages include Miss Mary Finan and William Williams at St Rose rectory. Numerous visits and illnesses are noted, including Mrs John Chellis with typhoid, and Miss Kate Gilhool returning from Philadelphia hospital.
Mallory and guests of Mr and Mrs C E B Werkheiser depart for home after a two week stay. Edwin L Weeks of Binghamton NY visits on business. William McDonough, sixteen, sustains a leg fracture at Wilson Creek mine. Dr A F P Gillis treats him. A surprise party honors William Whitfield for his fifty sixth birthday and a silver cup is presented. Women's Relief corps installs officers with Mrs Adaline Esterbrook presiding.
Factoryville lodge No 341 and Royal Arch Masons held their first annual social and banquet at the Silk House. About one hundred Masons and spouses attended with Miss Lydia Sailer of Scranton performing songs and instrumental pieces. Committee chair Charles B Reynolds and W. W. Bard oversaw arrangements with numerous local attendees listed.
The funeral is held this afternoon at St Thomas church at 3, followed by Catholic cemetery interment. Knights of Father Mathew and Angles' sodality attend in a body. A borough council meeting eyed bids for a Lackawanna river foot bridge with Thomas Spillane's 117 dollar bid lowest amid competition.
Historic advert describes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the longtime teething solution used by mothers worldwide. It claims to soothe, soften gums, ease pain, cure wind colic and diarrhea, and urges buyers to require the product from druggists everywhere.
Local political races include James Stilieldes running for school director in the first ward and Michael Roberts seeking the justice of the peace nomination. The Boston dancing class to hold a Monday session at Enterprise hall with Professor McGrall instructing. Veterans installation led by Walter Snyder lists officers and staff. Community updates note visits by H J Biggin and ROT Stewart, a trespass suit against Rushbrook Water, and a temperance lodge installation.
An ant was committed to the county jail in default of $1,000 bail. Mr. Hugh Marley of Mayfield announced his name as a Republican aspirant for the nomination of council seat, signaling local political contention.
Scranton guests join Mille Lot tle Carr for New Year’s Day. students resume studies at Hamilton Theological Seminary. Bucknell returnees. town closes stores early from Jan 1 1807 to aid worship and family time. local officials note election of Jordan as county Republican chairman.
A woman describes severe health troubles after childbirth and credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health. She notes nervous distress, indigestion, headaches, and memory loss, claiming dramatic personal recovery and urging others to try the remedy.
Local shop announces relocation one door from the old stand to the left of The Arcade to accommodate growing business, citing low prices, good workmanship, and honest dealing as reasons for the move.
A garbled ad lists special bargains on separath dress skirts including boucle options in brown green black and blue. It promises large savings and claims to present full benefits by cutting expenses.
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