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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1896
Page
8
Dealers are asked to note that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Kannen & Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The funeral of George Correll a Delaware and Hudson brake man who died last Thursday was held Sunday afternoon. The Rev T E Jepson of Berean Baptist church preached from There is but a step between me and death. Attendees included members of several organizations with pallbearers Irwin Wint P F Foster D W Humphrey Hubert Carter George Prandon and Alexander Copeland. Remains laid to Maplewood Cemetery where Masonic rites were performed at the grave.
Early rumor claimed fifty silk mill workers struck for higher wages. Investigations show the workforce was laid off briefly last Saturday to allow winders to monitor others due to missing machinery, not a wage dispute.
A large gathering gathered at Freeman Tullman s Gravity Street residence to celebrate his twenty first birthday. Attendees included Fila Purdy Nora Purdy Nettle Birdick Ella Carey Amy Kinback Lillian Robinson May Hello Puller Minnie Tallman Stone Rankin Maurice Guest G Robbins Elmer Broken shire Reed Fowler Melvin Tappen Evan Thomas George Burdick Budd Conrad and Mr Rankin.
John Malay of No 4 was seriously hurt at the Delaware and Hudson companys Weldon Creek mine when a heavy top rock fell on him. He was at work alone briefly before colleagues freed him and he was taken home for treatment with serious head and shoulder injuries.
Lisa Evans of this city and Daniel Evans youngest son of Christina Evans of Wilson Creek wed at the Welch Baptist parsonage. Rev W Thomas officiated with Miss Fivans as bridesmaid and John Evans as groomsman. Many gifts marked the bride’s popularity and the groom’s circle of friends. The Germania Society held its annual meeting in Keystone block rooms with Officers Kranta Brunner Von Beek Neuser Hueckert McComb elected. Sixth Avenue depot visitors included Hobingson the architect Manvine and John Orchard who inspected and accepted the depot as a magnificent structure for passengers.
A brief note credits the architect and the contractor for their roles in a project. The mention highlights professional recognition without detailing further involvement or outcomes.
The Sixth Ward Republican club plans a grand social at Lowery's on Belmont street next Wednesday evening. Valuable door prizes will be awarded and music provided by Prof. Rennie. The committee is capable and energetic, and the club aims to uphold its social reputation.
John R. Matthews of Spring Brook spent Sunday in town and was warmly greeted by many friends. John RK, an longtime Carbon dale resident, joined the gathering. B. R. Hall of Honesdale also spent Sunday in the city, while Frank Burrows of the Lackawanna House remains confined to his room.
Regular communications of Asian Star lodge and a Baptist Ladies Aid chicken supper promise community participation. The Improved Order of Heptasophs installed officers led by Walter V. Handricks and outlined aims to support members and families. Peckville conclave meets at Leyghard hall.
Rev A C Howells attends the winter session of the Episcopal archdeaconry in Scranton. Borough candidates for council wards and school directors are named. Sacred Heart church hosts Holy Name society reception with clergy visitors. City council hears artesian water cost and supply talk. Mayfield Jermyn citizens meet to review report and actions. Rev William J Hill visits Jermyn and preaches. Aurora lodge Masons plan meeting and EK A degree. Jerome Moon funeral set for today. Charles F Baker visits Forty Fort. New Hart building laundry machinery to start after Feb 1. A wagon line to run Carb on dale to Olyphant. Water rate to drop to 8 per year for Jermyn and Archbald area.
Mrs William Pleming is ill. A school of Instruction In Masonry is to be inaugurated next week Tuesday at Great Bend lodge No 325 Engine 105. The crown sheet of Engine 105 was blown out Friday and sent Sunday to El Mira for repairs. John Dusenbury formerly of Great Bend now Scranton is visiting Friends. Dunen bary in Scranton is a welcome visitor at Great Bend. Textile mill manager says local help is scarce. J D Rounds of Binghamton will address gospel meeting at Railroad Y M C A hall next Sunday afternoon. Mrs C W Munson guests of friends at Susquehanna. Saturday evening annual donation for Rev John Davis at Baptist parsonage.
Advert says moisture and intense itching worsen at night with scratching leading to bleeding ulcers and tumors. It claims Swayne's Ointment stops itching and bleeding, heals ulcers, and removes tumors in most cases. Sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia.
The First Baptist church of Throop held a meeting on Thursday afternoon January 16 to organize a Ladies Aid society. Deacon J J Williams was named president pro tem with officers elected including President Mrs J D Williams Secretary Frederick Fryer and Treasurer Mrs M J Morgan.
Women are invited to join the society and attend the next meeting at the home of Mrs J D Williams on Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock in January.
Patrons of Archbald Water Co express outrage over rate increases at a crowded Newcomb's hall meeting. James H. White chairs, Thomas J. Kielty keys the session, and a committee led by James P. McAndrew to frame resolutions denounces the hike and seeks reconsideration.
The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blesecker died Friday after brief illness from croup. Funeral held Sunday at 11 in Madisonville. Mrs. Philip Smarts recovering after months of illness. Miss Jesele Bourn ill. H. L. Galee occupies mill vacated by Loveland and Lear. A Thursday benefit well attended. George residence on Cooper street completed. William Pyle takes job at H. L. Galige mill on Main Street. P O S of A meets tonight. Miles Swarts from Yates, Pa. in town Saturday. Rev. M. Garrett of Daleville in town Monday. Perry Blesecker is dangerously ill. Miss Mae Beck visiting Scranton friends. Moscow band played well Thursday. Death visits Daniel Simpson family. youngest child aged months dies Monday night.
Citizens of Winton may soon call a meeting to form a hose company. Mrs Pierce Conners of Peckville visited Mrs Johnson Scheuer, and Walter Williams of Peckville delivered an interesting sermon in the school house last Sunday evening. Other local social notes mention visits and resignations, including Miss Annie Hunter resigning as bookkeeper for the Pioneer laundry at Carbondale.
Le Raysville resident Dr. Robert Stevens of Rush appeared as a caller in town. A man named Bouse was decapitated by a freight train above Wya- by attempting to cross tracks.
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