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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1896
Page
8
In Carbondale readers are asked to note that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Kannen and Co pews dealers North Mall Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Democrats convened Tuesday evening in Music Hall South Main Street with fair attendance and limited enthusiasm. Temporary chair J ONeillese named the ticket including J Wheel er Wis as city treasurer Patrick Connor for city assessors Tanest Pileeon William Peelame and Moffatt others naming candidates for constables and council seats with no Fourth Ward nominations.
The United Catholic Council of Enid elected officers including President M.G. Neavys, Secretary PT Tavin, and Treasurer JP Campbell. The joint council lists numerous societies such as Mutual Benefit Society, Ancient Order of Hibernians, St Michael's Total Abstinence, Young Men's Institute, Catholic Knights of America, and Father Mathew with an executive committee to draft by laws.
The obituary notes the death of Mies Wathe daughter of Mrs. Michael Hierte. She was 1 year old and died after a short illness described as appendicitis. The neighborhood offers sympathy to the grieving family amid the loss.
The Ly CeIn Opera ceampug faces delays as financial concerns weighed on plans but a recent rehearsal offered renewed optimism. Promoters expect a refined rendering early February, with heightened hospital support anticipated to enhance the production for public viewing.
In the board of trade rooms Tuesday evening baseball enthusiasts talked about the Carbondale club in the state league next season. With few members present no action was taken though supporters urged firmer franchises and greater discipline.
The contractor Mr. Kegett reports steady work with walls powered and the first rear tower roan. When finished the city building will provide a comfortable accessible room for its intended purpose and meet a long standing local need.
Evans of North Main Street held a drawing at his store to dispose of a roadster named Mollie and driving outfit. Thirty five tickets at ten dollars each were sold, and Edward Hubbard was the lucky winner to be congratulated on his success.
The Reva, W. S. Jones, Hyde Park, W. F B Davies, Providence, W. Thomas of Tittston and Scranton friends left after services by a lute train for their homes. Thomas FE Richards and Thomas Evans were appointed deacons of the newly formed church. Miss Catherine Evans of Rock Avenue returned home from Taylor. Mrs. Thomas Jones of Mayfield was a city visitor yesterday.
The Forest City area observes a week of prayer at the Methodist Episcopal church with services tonight Friday and Saturday and Sunday lessons as advised by the Wangellens alliance. Next week Pastor G B Stone begins revival services. A birthday party honored Miss Ida Carpenter’s twelfth birthday with music games and refreshments. The 118th Honesdale District Ministerial Association session comes to town February 24–25 with officers led by Rev W Le Thorpe Rev G H Prentice and Rev GE Stone.
Thomas Corals and two children Aire Miller and Peatrice were guests of William Dougherty of Carbon Dale. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs Join Maeglish's home. Borough officials discussed sanitary officer pay, stationery, and street work. Electric light proposals were considered but not accepted. A levy vote on eight more mills for lighting planned for spring. The peddlers ordinance was read and ordered printed. Hotel Harrison entry praised for staff leadership and service. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething infants.
I Th Preston visits Norwich while Giles Carnenter stays at Foster. Henry Millard returns home from Scranton. A pillow case and sheet masquerade is planned for January 16 by the Baptist Young People Society. Dalton hosts Railroad YMCS convention February 28 to March 1. Maitland Heys back at Bloomsbore school. Conductor Bert Capwell of Binghamton suffers another paralysis stroke and is not expected to recover. Mrs Kirkwood and Miss Mia Vincent Wilmot visit. Mr and Mrs Frank Brown return from Stanhope. John M Clements of Winghamton to speak at the Railroad YMCA hall next Sunday. Dr W Bankes builds a new ice house. Byron Tanner visited the railroad City Wednesday. About ten new subscribers added to The Tribune.
The Trib une promotes its status as the town’s largest circulating Scranton newspaper and urges readers to subscribe. The ad touts a low price of 45 cents per month.
Tuesday council session featured a disputed seating motion for Burke after Flynn defeat, with President Davis noting no court notice. A petition by O'Brien, signed by about twenty five citizens, objected to the foundation work of the new electric light plant, urging inspection by Architect English. The meeting included sharp language and a lively arts program at the Father Mathew Opera House with Helshazzar's Feast and performances by Watkins Strundage and Walkingshaws orchestra. Kathe Kelley departed for Stroudsburg to attend the State Normal school.
The article notes the Crandall sisters from Elkind attending a social in Montrose and Fred Herrick visiting from Montrose. It mentions Miss Carrie Backus and Miss Hillian visiting Philadelphia, Winnie Jeffers returning to school in Nagereth, and various locals meeting in Montrose. Pipe freezes caused plumbers to work two days. Lee Taylor earned his discharge from the First Regiment of artillery after three years at David's Island. Rev Luer of Scranton attended the Christian Endeavor convention. Stanley Newton returned to Factoryville, and Charles Cox of Scranton visited Montrose. Mrs Armeby of Lake Avenue suffers pleurisy. Money was found at John Whiten's Montrose residence, sparking concern until his feeble condition clarified he was alive but bedridden. Mooney is reputed to have resided in Simsque for years.
The following youths resume studies in Philadelphia Bucknell University and University of Pennsylvania. Reynolds residence insurance declared at 4400 dollars. Insurance officers elected for the year include Langratoff as president and Read as treasurer. Ladies Aid supper held at Methodist church dining rooms. Keystone academy reopens after vacation with strong attendance. Local updates cover visits, council meetings, and political chatter surrounding Coyne and Patrick Coyne.
A Virginia family reports scrofula in a baby improved after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. After four bottles the child is said to be entirely well, with no scrofulous symptoms. The same testimonial notes relief from a nervous headache and catarrh after three bottles.
A re nomination bid is labeled off coor as prominent party members form a Citizens ticket. The regular Democratic ticket with a third term candidate is expected to be sidelined. In Greenwood No 1 colliery half time due to car shortages. Thomas Mongan and Thomas F Coyne seek South district school director. Aspirants for supervisorship pop up including John Gi Jennings Anthony Cuslek and Michael Philbin.
Johnson Baker of Kingston visited his parents on Tuesday. Mrs. Charles Semkle of Orange stayed with her parents this week. Miss Lizzle Bowen of Scranton visited her sister Mrs. John Morrison. A fire was found at W. J. Greggs meat market and extinguished with little damage. Wyoming Hose Co No 1 elected officers at its annual meeting. Kings’ Daughters held a meeting at the Presbyterian church with Altheda Lloyd among attendees. Nellie Wilner injured wrist after a fall yesterday.
Mrs H and Finn with children visited relatives in Moscow on Wednesday. Miss Lottie Clay visits friends at Glenburn. Prof and Mrs K A Martin returned from Jermyn. Postmaster Knickerbocker adds to the post office. Mr and Mrs O M Rhodes visit Philadelphia and Baltimore. Borough council held a regular meeting last Tuesday evening. Union Tanning works on last lot of hides. The Truth contains a dramatic maid scene about a parlor.
An advert presents a Mat listing 276 promoters who have placed over 000,00,000 pounds in foreign investments in six years and over £15,000,000 in seven months of 1995. Price is $2 by postal order to London bureau. Subscribers may receive introductions to promoters. Names include Sir Edward C. Ross Hon. Walter Prys Captain Arthur Stiffer.
At a mass meeting in Peckville on January 8 residents unanimously adopted a resolution protesting a proposed MW percent water rate hike by Archbald Water Company. A committee, led by James W. Smith and others, was formed to request officials reconsider the increase and report back at a January 11 gathering.
Robert Menner and Raymond Har denbergh returned to their respective schools yesterday. Buel Dodge removed his phamary yesterday to the building he recently purchased at corner Malin and Seventh street. The property of Mr. Healing is in the hands of the sheriff. Superintendent to. Rose and son, J. Kirk Hoge, are in Rondout this week.
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