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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1896
Page
4
Carbondale notices advertise ments and job orders left at Koon Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention from 4 a m to 10 p m.
County Commissioners Giles Roberts W Roberts and John Demuth toured the city yesterday to assess polling booth requirements. They made several alterations to improve voter room and convenience. Attorneys Butler and Reynolds accompanied the officials, and locals gave a cordial reception.
The funeral for the late George Carrell will be held at his home on Canaan Street in Jermyn. The Rev T B Jepson of Berean Baptist Church will conduct services at 2 o clock Sunday. Members of his associated orders plan to attend. Interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs M A Faulkerson of Lockett Wayne county died suddenly at her son C W Faulkersons South Wyoming street home while visiting. She had pneumonia ten days but the death came as a shock to friends. she was a devout Christian and greatly beloved.
A pleasant party was tendered for Miss Grace Munn by many young friends on Wednesday evening. Attending were Miss Ruth Budd Ruth Dilts Steatie Mitchell Alice Watkins Amina Watkins Hannah Osbern and Anna Tully. Attending men included Herbert Thompson Wilord Steese Leon Ryan Harry Munn Leto Jisne Wis Breese Ray Dilts and Pred Mun.
Secretary HW Butler of the Republican city committee prepared a Henulation paper for the party’s February ticket and sent it to the county committee. Secretary 4 B Brentain of the Democratic committee did the same for the party amid hard labor noted in the report.
A strong turnout greeted last evening’s Columbia Hose Company fair. The event featured spirited dancing and an excellent orchestra. Members and patrons say they plan to expand the fair at once to boost success.
The second social of the season at the Lotte club was held on Thursday night and described as highly successful and enjoyable. Professor Firth furnished the music for dancing.
Mr and Mrs John Fritz and family left yesterday for New York state to visit relatives. Mrs J Stelle of Helmont street is ill with pneumonia. William Lewis of Washington street was in Scranton yesterday. The Delaware and Hudson company paid their employees yesterday at the Wide Bridge Coal Brook and Wilson Crook.
Mr and Mrs BE W Squires and daughter Francis return from two weeks with relatives in Michigan. Mrs C White visited in Scranton. Dan Wilcox and Oscar Dunlap attended a poultry show in Scranton. George Woodbridge resigns as Riverside engineer for a better post with Mr Jessup Coal at Marshwood and plans to move family soon. Mrs W A Stevens of Salem visits Mrs O A Bell. Local colleries employers are paid today. The Ty family on Matin street held a seventh birthday party for their youngest daughter Crnee with singing games and refreshments.
A list of attendees includes Emma White Florence White Imogene Hoyt Francs Shadler Athel Whitman and others. Mira Oakley returns from Susquehanna county. Joseph Croup attended a poultry show in Scranton. A Prohibition caucus meets next Monday near Ontario depot. Young People’s society to host an ancient and modern supper January 11 at 6.20 pm with china displays and an elaborate bill of fare. Republican caucus in Third ward nominates George Moulen Henry Purdy William Bell and others. Mrs. F M Stearns to open a millinery and shoe store on Depot street.
Miss Marie Hartman of Binghamton visits as Delaware Lackawanna and Western painters arrive to start work on the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association hall Firemen's Hall and the Hook and Ladder Company hall. A serious rail accident near the new depot injures a crewman, with Willie Evans of Elie badly hurt and not expected to recover.
In Smiths hall the Third ward citizens nominated M B Donnelly and Louis Vernesky for council, Adam Faetes for constable, George Mescovite for election inspector, John Langan and John Toconewek for inspectors, with Mortie Hawk, Samuel Barrett and Misses Allee Patten and Myrtle Scott skating at the Driving park last evening. Mrs D L O Wens, Main street, is on the sick list. Johnson Coal employes to receive monthly wages today. The water rent increase committee will report at the next council meeting Tuesday evening. Polish fair entertainment tonight promises strong showing by organizers Edward Burke and William Smith. Mrs J W Lampoon, Storrs avenue, hosted by her mother in Peckville yesterday. Assistant District Attorney John M Harris of Scranton spoke to public schools on court functions.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. John Tinker from pneumonia on Saturday January 12 at age 65. She leaves a husband, three daughters and two sons. The two older daughters and a son attended Wayrouver University in Ohio and returned home after her illness. Other items include local illness updates, church entertainments, revival services, and ice harvest activity.
Brodhead of Montrose visited his parents on Wednesday. The Misses Mosteller were surprised by Moorie friends on Wednesday evening. Games continued late as the young people left content with the evening.
Among those present were Misses Carrie Brodhead Carrie Seber line Blanche Tregallis Anna Kirk Anna Nichol Agnes Nichol Rose Warner Eliza Gay and others with Messrs. John Brodhead Homer Warner Charlies Warner Pern Edsall Alonzo Ellis John Dymond George Britton William Ruth and more. Miss Suale Zigler spent a few days with the Mosteller sisters. Rev J R Wagner preached at the Brick church on Thursday evening. The Republican caucus of Old Forge districts will be held Saturday evening January 26. John Faraday Jr. is out again after illness. Hon F J Grover of Moosic visited friends this week.
W L Cox of Montrose visited town this week as crews work to fill Stone Bros creamery ice house and expect firing by Saturday afternoon. J C Reynolds and wife visited Scranton friends. Mrs H N Capwell spent Friday there. Funeral Director Stanton attended funerals in Dalton. Willis Evans of Binghamton, formerly here, injured by boiler explosion at Great Bend. N A Bull improves after head injury from wagon accident. Christian Endeavor shifts to temperance program with Junior members singing and recitations. Reynolds couple start housekeeping in rooms above Reynolds store after home fire. Baptist and Methodist churches plan continued special meetings next week. Local Poultry Show attendance noted. Kidllter Watkins’ new residence nearly enclosed. Lyman Chase improving property. Harry Beaman joins Beranton courthouse staff. Charles Tourge takes night operator post at DL&W depot. Wright family reunion held at Wrigley home in town.
Mrs Anna Altemus remains ill but showing improvement. Mrs William Mosteller remains seriously ill. W 8 Hutchings visited Scranton on business. Mrs W L Anthony visited Scranton yesterday. David and Charles Robertson at Wyoming Seminary visiting home on Main street. Washington camp No 174 S of A installed officers led by A J Colborn Jr. Rollin Bellas and Mrs J H Hepner and son travel to Philadelphia for medical treatment at Jefferson Medical College. Dr Wm F Pier of Avoca accompanied them.
Romeyn Snyder Joseph Ruff F L Carr and Henry Wehrum lead large gangs cutting ice at present Mize Peulah Cooper recovering from illness an entertainment by the Colored Jubilee singers at the Baptist church January 3 admission twenty five cents Miss Jessie Williams returns from Nicholson M J Snyder resumes studies at Stroudsburg State Normal Mrs Louisa Christy and son Robert visiting Chicago J C Simmons trip to Scranton Frank Hayden and son of Yatesville visiting W H Evans suffers rheumatism a severe attack
Mrs Chester Butts of Scranton visits her mother Mrs Theodore Thurber while Miss Vida Taylor Johnson Miss Genevieve Bacon attend a Chamber concert in Scranton. Rehearsals for the Pinafore opera support the Women's Christian Temperance union fundraiser. Universalist church to host a doll social next Wednesday evening January 22. Mrs J W Niver hosted tea for Misses Vide Johnson Genevieve Bacon and Grace Crock.
Republicans in Olyphant Second ward name councilman Patten school controller Williams auditor Schenk high constable Williams judge of election Matthews election inspector Davia constable Morris. Third ward Democrats nominate O Halloran Lenahan McHale Lennan aiming to avoid wrong and weak choices.
A historic overview traces stage lighting from candle hoops to footlights, oil lamps, and gas, detailing the candle snuffer’s evolution into the modern electrician. It notes early open theaters, accident humor, Garrick’s lighting innovations, Paris gas trials in 1822, and today’s advanced electrical systems shaping stage artistry.
A Prussian expedition reports an underground Bokharan city on the Amon Diara near Karki in Turkestan. Excavations reveal corridors and multi story buildings with domestic utensils vessels and inscriptions dating two centuries before Christ. The city spans about two verats in length and shows advanced planning and artistry.
A London prospectus offers English capital for American ventures. It lists 350 promoters with £100,000,000 in foreign investments last six years and £18,000,000 in seven months of 1895. Price five dollars by postal order, with introductions to promoters. Names include SIR EDWARD C. ROSS and CAPT. ARTHUR STIFFER.
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