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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1896
Page
8
Notices inform readers that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Hannon Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention with the office open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The jury found Joseph Gluck not guilty of assault and battery against Detective McGeever in Levene's jewelry store. The prosecutor must pay one third of costs. Opening of the Columbia Mozart Fair drew a large crowd with the Columbia Hose company and Mogart band parading downtown.
The Maelodiana production drew a large audience and received praise for several artists. Mozart's orchestra impressed, and the public endorsed a re engagement. Wellsbach burners were tested and will equip the house in the future.
The Mitchell Hose company met Tuesday evening in Lincoln Avenue rooms. The committee on uniforms reported awarding the contract to Collins & Hackett from the county seat to furnish cloth and make garments. Cloth cost over two dollars per yard. local bids for coat and trousers ran to four dollars seventy five cents.
The Ladies Ald society of Berean Baptist Church will meet Friday evening at 6. Refreshments will be served and music will be discoursed. The tithe gleaners will bring in their books and report their year’s work in service to the Master. The Congregational church ladies plan a social at Mrs. David James's Ninth avenue home inviting friends.
Superintendent T Kerry of Scranton company reports good progress after tunneling south of Carbondale. He believes his recent coal vein may lead to profitable extensions to additional productive seams.
At a First National Bank directors meeting, W. W. Borgon was named president, Edward Clarkson elected vice president, James Stott appointed cashier, and Robert A. Judwin chosen teller.
Mrs Ella Robbins of Greenfield road received a pension check for 1602 dollars yesterday. Her father served as a soldier in the Civil War.
James Evans of Wilkes Barre paid a business visit yesterday. Hendrick Manufacturing works and Van Bergen & Co shops paid their employees yesterday. Mrs T V Collins hosted friends including Miss Durkin of Wilkes Barre. Anthracite park fee supports excellent sport. Mrs William Shannon stays at Wyoming Street home. Miss Mary Griffitha of Peckville visits Mr Watkins on Wyoming Street. Delaware and Hudson company pays a long period payroll today to its employer.
In the readable fragment the article mentions collieries Nos 1 and 3 and the Powderly as part of a larger mining topic. The text provides limited context on ownership or events, leaving the exact action or outcome unclear.
Mesdames Wells and Dunnier of Delaware Street host a dime social Tuesday with a merit program Heroes of ’7 presented as an opera by local talent at Davis' Opera House in April. The Philharmonic Society leads rehearsals twice weekly with elaborate costumes and a strong local cast.
Misses Jennie and May Courtright return from a South trip including Washington and Atlanta. Rev. C B Young of Trenton N C visits church leaders. results pending. Electric Star lodge No 400 Odd Fellows plans a social on Saturday January 8 for members and families. Congregations grow with renewed interest. New school funding grows, larger building 62 by 72 feet eight rooms. W O RoverEncampment No Sh Odd Fellows banquet hosted men and families. turkey and sandwiches served by a committee including Dr Bob Evans James Wagner Ackerley W Frace and J W Rhodes representing various nationalities.
The obituary notes John Cawley aged about 40 died at Pittston hospital after a lingering illness leaving a widow and four children. Martin Healey and son were injured by a hillside coal mine fall and sent home for care. A Ladies Missionary Society meeting is planned at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. George next Tuesday. John P. Boose will depart for Philadelphia for medical treatment. Funeral services were held for Rev. Zlotonynski in Pittston. Miss Eliza Shields visits from Scranton. The Hillside Coal Co paid its workers. St Mary’s fair featured solos and recitations by local talent. The baby teething aid Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is advertised for sale nationwide.
The remains of John McAuvick of Pine Street were laid to rest Tuesday morning. A high mass of requiem was sung at St. Thomas' Church at 10:90 o'clock, with Rev. T. J. Comerford as celebrant. He delivered an impressive sermon praising the decedent's memory.
Edwin Stebbins of Montrose died Tuesday evening. A brother of Stebbins in Tunkhannock died last Sunday. Mrs. George Lathrop broke her ankle this week. Falkenbury of Busquehanna visiting Montrose. M. D. Barnes of Hallstead spent Sunday here. Mrs. George Daunle visited Forest Lake with Miss Ruth Warner. G. Howell of New Milford editor of the Advertiser visited Montrose. L D D Parks of Hickory Grove a guest of LB Wright. 5 Moore of the Great Bend Plain Dealer spent Monday here. George Shaeff of Susquehanna attended the Republican county committee meeting. Henry Craver of Brooklyn spent Monday in Montrose. George H B Tiffany of Gibson prominent among visitors early week. Mrs. Arthur Traynford visiting relatives returned to Scranton. Thomas Kilrow of Great Bend guest in Montrose Monday. J. W. Searle in Montrose this week for court. C F Wright, barker of Susquehanna, spent Monday here. W H Leek of Forest City in Montrose on mercantile appraisal business.
Pro Diavolo Tuesday and Chimes of Normandy Wednesday drew good houses. Rev. John N. Lewis is in New York. Honesdale National Bank stockholders re-elected the old board led by Russell and Torrey. Colonel Brown serves temporarily as night constable, replacing Jacob Smith.
The Glenburn and Benton polo teams will contest for supremacy at Glenburn lake Saturday afternoon at 2 welock W. 5. Palmer 18 preparing to fill his three immense ice houses which will drive employment to 100 men. Willard Smith returns from Parsons and J. W. Moore made a business trip to Seunton yesterday.
In Keokuk, Major General Schofield plans to marry Miss Kilbourne. Joe Klein, Gate City editor, pleads for a subscription and offers a wine toast, joking that the general will subscribe at a reduced weekly rate. The scene unfolds at the Kilbourne home as Klein seeks news of old neighbors.
A humorous tale recalls Justice Griff Jones of San Antonio granting an adjournment in Bodkins vs Podkins due to defense counsel's family news. The piece includes anecdotes about General Weaver, Cracker Neck Missouri, and a staged exchange over future money issuance with comic dialogue and local color.
A London prospectus advertises a directory of 246 promoters with over £100,000,000 placed in foreign investments in six years and £18,000,000 in seven months of 1895. It offers introductions to successful promoters and claims reliability, naming Sir Edward C. Ross Hon Walter C. Pepys and Captain Arthur Stiffe as directors.
A representative meets Miss Alice Young at 392 Alexander Street. She describes lifelong back and kidney pain worsened by cold and exertion, then credits Doan's Kidney Pills with complete relief. She followed directions exactly and now feels strong, healthy, and free of suffering. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY is sole agent.
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