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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1897
Page
8
Notices for job orders and publication items left at Hannon Co. newsdealer North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This Carbondale item reflects shop policy and service timing.
Local Democratic primary produced a lively race as W. J. McDonough and Thomas Doylan competed for school director seats in the Third and Fourth wards. In the Second ward Fire Chief Pa. Moffitt and J. W. Kilpatrick battled for the poor director post amid firemen’s mixed reactions. The convention of delegates promises to be an interesting event.
Among those who accompanied the late Mrs. J. R. Fordham to this city were many relatives and friends from Scranton Pittston New York Newark Brooklyn Montrose and other towns. Names include Mrs. David Zeiley Miss Virginia Love Miss Reeves David Holes Marry Boles Mrs Peter HM Ballentine Mes. TNyerson Mr and Mrs Janes Linen Miss Mary Linen Mr and Mrs James Fordham Miss Fordham Mike Wilbur Walter Hickson Bessie Debson James Ivickson Mira Fordham James Kays Mrs Dn Pursell Swingle Fordham and Sirah Fordham Charles Law Henry Watts W Watts J C Williams A H Vanidling and DD Stocker Jedmint.
The Darkest America colored company closes its third successful show at the opera house Saturday. The troupe delivered a strong performance and attracts local audiences. Tonight and tomorrow in Scranton the company returns with further acts. George H. Adams will present the Sporting Crage, with the famed clown billed as a highlight.
Friday night the Teachers Association of Trinity Episcopal Church will present an entertainment in Watt's Hall. The Mosart Orchestra the Hunt Mandolin Club and Professors Rumsby Ackerman Miss Griffith of Scranton Wil Reelle will perform. A phonograph exhibition directed by J B Bhickridge will also be shown. Proceeds go to Sunday school work.
An erratum corrects Friday’s listing: Frank Colwell was misnamed as Republican nominee for Councilman in the Third Ward. The correct nominees are W. D. Lewis and F. Colwell. The reference to William Passmore should note his nomination for Alderman in the Third Ward, not the Fifth.
Reports show A C Tolley of Honesdale and J T Wilpatrick of Philadelphia visiting town. Several locals, including W D Hiser and A Muntsmaster, were callers. Nine diphtheria cases in the O Leary family. another reported Saturday. Mrs Catherine Wedeman burial planned at Maplewood. Widespread social events listed including a St Patrick day eisteddfod and Ladies Catholic Benefit society reception.
An Ottawa era advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe permanent remedy for itching, bleeding, and protruding piles. It claims instant relief from first use, disclaims cocaine or opium, and notes wide physician endorsement and nationwide testimonials. Packaged at 50 cents or 21 dollars per package.
Barber family service information reads that rites were conducted at St. Rose Cemetery about two weeks ago. The widower and two daughters survive. Interment was held this afternoon at St. Rose Cemetery. F B Hiller visited his parents in Susquehanna. Miss Carrie Price was a Scranton visitor yesterday.
Members of John Wesley castle No 349 Knights of the Golden Eagle held a public installation of officers in Callaghan hall. Grand officers named include Gradchief William Hawkins and grand high priest James Cook. An entertainment program followed with solos, duets, and a humorous dialogue “The Coopers.” George Okell of Scranton chaired.
A girls Industrial school opens in a Presbyterian church lecture room with Saturday hours to welcome attendees. Wich inst ladies plan Friday supper. Hilside Fire department to buy a new wagon from A F & S C Stewart of Rochester NY. St Anthony's Lithuanian society to hold a ball near Erle depot. Ann Llewellyn seeks divorce in Scranton courts. Sunday school Institute in Clifford with program noting devotions, addresses and discussions.
Jermyn and Mayfield news report the town council action against sidewalk riding speeding horses and street obstructions. Other notes cover Sunday ball games, local institute activities, skating at the Thoek, school meetings, glee club plans, civil matters, and health updates including a diphtheria case.
The new Grove Street school will be dedicated this morning and renamed the graded school. Professor James F. Fuller becomes superintendent and Miss Faith VanBuskirk the presiding teacher. Rev. T R Watkins has been called as pastor for the First Ward Congregational church. George Marsh announces his candidacy for auditor on the Republican ticket. A Price Library association meeting elected officers including President W Z Gavens and Secretary Frank Decker. Mrs. John Wessentruth is ill. Evan Lloyd of Providence visited North Main Street. Watkins denies rumors about resigning if elected burgess.
Lithe Haby endorses Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the longtime teething remedy. The ad claims it soothes the child, softens gums, stops colic and diarrhoea, and is sold by druggists worldwide. A twenty five cent bottle is advertised.
An Indiana visitor recounts a spectral guest in Hartford to a cousin in Meerut. A translucent manlike figure seated by the reader’s side vanishes as two dogs rush to a bathroom where a venomous reptile escapes through a floor hole.
On Market. Only, Pa. Jin, 9-Option off market tliced WM cents. Credit balimces 20 cents.
An advertisement touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for menstrual irregularities and related female illnesses. It cites personal testimonials of relief and urges readers to consult Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
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