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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1896
Page
8
Advertisements and job work orders left at Hatmon and Co. news dealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention with the office open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Miss Agnes Lucy Brennan and John J. Colling wed at St. Rose’s Church in a popular ceremony led by Rev. Father T. F. Coffey. The church was filled, with Mrs. Brennan hosting a wedding breakfast at South Main Street. Colling, a partner at Collins & Kennedy Contractors, is active in education, while Brennan is highly regarded in the community.
An advertisement lists a miners gathering convened by management committees in Caledonian Hall on Kilier Avenue. Promoters claim the event aims to form a united group amid city opposition and rain delays.
Attendees gathered at Miss Croce Evans of South Mall Street for a social event. Guests included Ollie Moon, Liscaby Neewetenn, Daa Beech, Cini Williams, Coreen Hum, Phreves, Gimne Mickinton, Bertha Wul Ott, Cie Biteie Pasty, Anna Mion, Nettle Hudhey, Kail Messer, Rivy Cito, Fabeard Chier, Bored Powler, Maurice Cliffe oh Dinuwaweck, Ww. Mitchell, Rogers, Leon Scott, Chithes Whitelock and W. Eaten.
The Cpworth league gathered under church auspices for a strong sermon on duty to fulfill church duties and the lord's supper. The Ladies Aid society hosted a monthly social to raise funds for church remodeling and comfort improvements.
Edward Maloy of No 4 city was injured Monday at Wilton Creek Avenues with a broken collar bone and a damaged thumb that required amputation. The doctor said his condition is as good as can be expected and he is lucky to survive the incident.
The Rev. Rod Rateley of Trinity Episcopal and Rev. B H Abbot of this city will attend the winter session of the Bernton american academy of the diocese of Central Pennsylvania. S. Singer the popular clothier returned from Ohio Monday evening.
A joint committee from Archbald and Peckville will meet at the home this evening to discuss the water question. The borough health board reports burial permits and births, noting multiple causes of death and contagious diseases for the period ending January 4.
The meeting of the Archi Water company trustees resolved to avoid delaying the $6 yearly rate despite opposition. Democratic elections on Friday ignite spring campaigning with strife among candidates. William Myers may run for school director. St Thomas fair dazzled by Nellie Carrien and Edward O Malley led acts. a two week city chase and tonight’s program promise high order entertainment.
Warner Stanley of Binghamton visits Ira Preston on Dayton avenue. W. Swarts opens a photograph gallery in town. W. W. Adair, secretary of the Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association, spoke at the Binghamton Y M C A anniversary. Frank H. Rueture from South Gibson visits M. Lowe on Main Street. Dr. A B Longshore plans to move to Shamokin, Pa. Glass work progresses on the Presbyterian church. Prohibitionists hold a borough caucus to nominate candidates for the primary. Mrs. Charles Hiller attends the funeral of Mrs. Herman in Binghamton. Lemweek, Agent II Burns adds a new insurance line to Textile company policies.
John M. Sharpsteen of Carbondale and Miss Marie Charlesworth of Scranton visited Willard Heft's dancing class party atWillow Hill. Albert Butler of Bethany died aged about ninety three. The Hainmakers performed at White Mills Opera House. Republicans organized county committee in Allen House with W. W. Wood as chairman and W. E. Bennett as secretary.
Classic advertisement claims the syrup soothes teething pain calms gums and cures wind colic while curing diarrhoea. It touts fifty years of use and world wide sale with Druggists carrying the product. Priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
Misa Lisale McCarthy aged 18 died Monday night at her parents home on the West Side after several weeks of heart trouble. The notice notes her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas McCarthy.
The community mourns a gentle high school pupil whose early death brings deep regret. Funeral planned for Thursday at St. Mary’s cemetery as residents recall her faithful, industrious nature. Interment set after services following the wake.
The Atchison Railroad cuts weekly statements to monthly reports. Union Pacific coupons to be paid by receivers. Duluth and Winnipeg debts spark possible public sale. Pennsylvania seeks Grand Rapids and Indiana control. New Orleans wharf ordinance boosts river improvements and cotton traffic plans.
In a tale recounted by Tiwoe, Hiram Wilson enchants a crowd with a story so vivid listeners vanish as if by magic. Wilson pauses to recall old tellers and figures like Peter Franklin, while the audience slips away and the scene ends in a murmur at the post office.
Weather delays sleighing season as warm spell melts snow. A J Gilmore remains ill, Lathrop visitors Grace Johnson and Mia Johnson host. Levi Lindley visited River street. Kemmer confined at home by illness. Lingstar Hose Co No 1 and Keystone Corner Band travel to Tunkhannock for a silver trophy contest with Meshoppen Hose Co. Nokomis Water fails to supply town water for 36 hours due to reservoir trouble. Church meetings scheduled at Baptist and Methodist congregations. Carmen story copyright note and New Rochelle production referenced.
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