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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1896
Page
4
An advisory text warns readers facing winter illness about weak health signs and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a reliable remedy. It claims immediate, lasting effects on liver and kidney function, blood purification, and digestion, endorsed by physicians and testimonials.
Card reads that advertising and job order items left at Shanon & Co newsdealers Sneith Molin Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours listed 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Miss Belle Courtney eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Courtney of South Washington street married WHtom Brownell of Ditidadt. The ceremony occurred at Sawelock py MT in the bride’s home with Rev Hob Halsley officiating. The house was richly decorated with evergreens and flowers for the pretty wedding. A red gown and white trim suited the bride as guests and relatives gathered. The best man was John Downloy, and Miss Chase played Mendelssohn. Many guests from nearby towns attended and gifts were numerous. The couple will reside at Dundat.
The funeral of Harry W. Kenworthy who was accidentally killed on the Delaware and Hudson railroad was held yesterday afternoon at 3 from his parents home at Maple avenue and Birket street. The Rev J J Baesley officiated with Trinity Episcopal church and a church of England service. A quartet from the Trinity club sang three selections as trainmen pallbearers led by Ruel Hampton and Irving Stone carried the casket to Maplewood cemetery amid deep grief.
The funeral of a beloved young wife, 20 years old, who suffered bronchial consumption, was held at her home on South Washington street. She leaves husband Mr. Fred White, parents Mr. and Mrs. Barnes of Dyberry, and three sisters including Mrs. Fred Watts. The service began at nine thirty Sunday morning with Rev. G. Prentice, then moved to Waymart Methodist Church for further rites and burial in Waymart Cemetery.
The funeral for Miss Harte was held this afternoon at 3 o clock in a large gathering. The procession moved from Dundaff street to St Rose s church where the usual rituals were performed. The interment followed in St Rose s cemetery.
The Crescent Social club held its first Leap Year social last evening in Burke's hall. A pleasant evening with dancing highlighted the event. Among out of town attendees was Miss Fagan from Pittston.
Lavin of Wandling and Mr P J Timfin of Jermyn are named in the fragmentary text noting local persons involved in an event or notice. No further context is provided in the readable lines.
The Delaware and Hudson paid its gravity employees today and completed a new passenger depot on Beventh Avenue. Dr. Garrett of Sermaton traveled to this city for a professional visit, while Base Wall lags behind this year. Why hot wake up.
A sleighride party from Montrose entertained at the Jay house Thursday evening. The Patriotic Order of America and local societies held meetings and social events across Susquehanna County. The New Milford public library opened for 1806 with strong turnout, and local merchants report new ventures as Potter sells his feed business and plans a Waterford establishment.
Forest City reports include lodge officers elected with WT Wildenhereer as Master and J Maxey as Warden. trustees named H F Aldrich and W L Leck chosen as representative to the stand Judge. The Catholic Total Abstinence union plans its first district convention in April. A Young Men's Institute branch now has sixty members and a local fair aims for record attendance. Thomas Stephenson visits from Jermyn as Forest City Maennercher announces an opening social on January 2 in the new hall.
Dickson City borough residents gathered at W. H. Smith's hall last evening to discuss the water rate rise to nine dollars per year. A large turnout shows strong opposition to the water company. Thomas Meehan visited Carbondale yesterday. Edward Greatrix remains on the sick list. The Johnson Coal company finished laying track on its new plane. A new group named the Boas' of Rent was organized, with Martin Barrett as president and a secretary installed.
Zimmerman and treasurer Henry Ost and John Hawk Jr regain street access after a two day fitness period. Tribune subscribers urged to place delivery orders with carrier Robert Bir. James Mullen of South Lincoln Street dies after short illness. Luther McLoughlin of North Main Street visited Olyphant yesterday. J. J. Barrett and Myrtle Scott attended the Polish fair last night.
St Marys fair opens Monday night with decorated booths representing the seasons and a central confectionery booth draped in national colors. The grand march, with the Moosle band, is set for Monday evening and special attractions run each night.
A. B. Cowles is confined to the house with a severe cold. Aly, Mire, A. D. Relph have returned to New York after visiting relatives here. A.J. Smith received a letter from his son Tow dated Havana. Tom heads to Mexico for the winter. Arthur Taylor is seriously ill. Batley begins his postmaster duties. Charles Floch of Green Ridge and Mrs Hi Heven of Dunmore and Mr and Mrs Join White of Binghamton visited Gates H. White last Wednesday. Revival services led by the Rev A Bergen Browe at the Baptist church nightly this week. Browe to fill the pulpit next Sunday. Rev. S. OH Parson will fill the pulpit of the Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow at 10.50. Mr. and Mrs. George Perry hosted guests at their home last Thursday in honor of Miss Inez Bose of Walton No. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. George E. Stevenson, Miss Edith Smith, Mrs. John Miller and daughters Estella and Maud, Miss Rose Johnson, Miss Ruth Perry, Messrs. Mc Hall, Frank Carpenter, Thurston Walker, Tom Hall, John M. Courtright, Ward Parker, William Hall, and John Perry.
J W Mott wins in Scranton. Historical society to meet at the high school Saturday afternoon with a pleasing program. W H Harrington returns from a southern trip via Georgia and Florida. A H Gardners son to continue the business of C D Hickok in Montrose. J T Birdsall of Forest Lake in town Thursday. Dr and Mrs Hubbard of New York guests of Mr and Mrs A Mettellam. Dr V Gardiner in Scranton Wednesday. Miss Jennie Moore visits from New Mitford. Henrys Fordham in Scranton on business. Joe Lene travels to Scranton for uncle William Condt’s funeral. Susquehanna county auditors C Byrne E Jones and A W Shay busy with accounts. Miss Nellie Weston of Brooklyn to give readings Saturday.
A four year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Walsh of Oak street, died from burns after clothes ignited near a skating pond fire. The incident followed a near week ago accident during a recess.
In Tunkhannock this week prominent Mr Fitch, head of the largest local hotel, plans to make the town a home. J P Cooper allows youths to dam the mule-field pond for skating provided the surrounding fence is not torn down, with flooding to follow and Taylor promising a top skating pond in the region.
Raymond Muck fall and James Jackson of the Chamberlin district are both mentioned with illness and town visitors. The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association installs new officers on Thursday evening. Gerald May is again employed at the silk mill. Mr and Mrs J Castleman of Union visit J E Davis on Main Street. W M Peat of Montrose and attorney E R W Searle of Susquehanna were in town Friday. Great Bend chapter R A M held a banquet. The annual meeting of the Great Bend Dairy Company is set for today at 2 pm. Simrell post G A R elects officers for the year. John R Clements of Binghamton will address the gospel meeting Sunday afternoon.
Constable J B Millar from Scranton visited Peckville on business. Mrs Charles Miller and son Chauncey of Park Place visited relatives. George A Bell and the Tuthills attended Harry Kenworthy's funeral in Carbondale. County Superintendent Taylor visited public schools. Dr J B Sickler and wife returned from Washington. A meeting at the Huse house will discuss the water company report. all interested may attend.
Koons was in Scranton on business yesterday. H. P. Wilcox fished in the Tunkhannock creek Thursday and reported a good catch. M. M. Hufford and Fred Weichel are spending the week fishing at the Promised Land pond. The Band of Willing Workers held a quilting at M. A. Colvina on Wednesday afternoon.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used by millions of mothers for teething. It claims to soothe the child soften the gums stop pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle.
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