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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1896
Page
8
Notices indicate that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Hannon and Co Newsleaders on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours listed are from 9 am to 9 pm.
The common council met Tuesday night in regular session with Mills, Lindsay, Kase, Devine, Colwell, Glennon, Mc Donough and Baker present. They censured City Solicitor K C Stuart, read resolutions, approved park and bridge plans, and ordered bills paid including taxes, street cleaning, and a $10 pound keeper payment. discussions covered Brook Avenue, Dilton Avenue, and Carroll’s delinquent tax claim.
The council adopted bids for iron bridges and the Nedlon arch and will forward resolutions for confirmation. A city solicitor action against Rapid Transit for coal on streets was debated after delays, directing the street superintendent to hire a lawyer and begin proceedings. The discussion paused as a city solicitor sought time to explain.
This afternoon Miss Bridget McNulty daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas McNulty of Scott street wed Felix Devaney. The ceremony at St Rose Church was performed by Rev Father T F Coffey with bridesmaid Miss Bridget Newcomb and groom’s attendant Thos Mullen. The couple and their guests received many congratulations.
The crowd attended a night of music and dancing with excellent music and lively entertainment. William Ayers identified as the ticket holder for the ladies. contractor William Kelly of New York seen on Tutinehial etree streets, greeted by many old acquaintances. Kelly, builder of Crystal Lake Water Company No. 4dolam, drew notable attention during President Cleveland's era.
James Boyle, late outdoors superintendent of the Northwest colliery, has been elected to lead the new Buffalo mines of Williams & Lindsay. The enterprise is progressing well and Boyle's sound judgment and capacity are expected to aid its service. We wish him good luck.
A newly formed band of Van idling Monday serenaded Mr and Mrs Daniel Evans at the stream's father home in Wilson Creek. Mr Vans is a member of this novular organization. Mrs Morgan Morgan of South Wyoming street is slightly better. Mrs John Price of Washington street is confined to her home Alderman 88. Jones visited the county seat yesterday.
In Hallstead two parties held caucuses. Republicans named W H McCreary for judge of election and W F Simrell as inspector, with several other posts. Democrats chose Slater Lamb for judge, Henry Smith for inspector, and multiple directors, councilmen, and officers. Prohibitionists to caucus Thursday evening at the borough lockup.
In Blakely at the bride’s parents home on Main street the marriage of Richard J. Griffiths and Miss Nettle Frew took place last evening. Reverend William Beecher officiated and Miss Gertrude Edwards served as bridesmaid. Edward Davis, a cousin of the groom, attended as beer man. The couple will reside on First street Blakely after a wedding supper and start housekeeping in a neatly furnished home.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year trusted teething remedy for children. It claims to soothe the child and relieve pain, suppress wind colic and diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle.
Mr and Mrs Fred Jewitt of Brooklyn Pa guests at the Eagle hotel. On Friday evening Jan 31 the New Milford Dramatic Society will produce Folled at the opera house for the community audience.
A Bungaulee wedding was held at the Methodist church Tuesday evening led by Miss Fannie Sparks an India missionary. The entertainment at the event drew good patronage and the benefit supported the Catholic church. A hop followed at the opera house and about eighty people work in the Heartlake ice business. A small saw mill near Campbell lumber tract will start by March first. Dr D C Alney and L S Brown visited Foster Tuesday and Harry Lewis sustained a serious injury at the tannery Saturday.
Citizens met at Smith's hall to hear Committee No. 1 report that the Olyphant and Dickson Water Company would not cut rates and would likely raise them in January through March. Committee No. 2 tallied yearly water rents by ward totaling 3029.50 including 200 for fire plugs and urged talks with Providence Gas and Water to set a borough water plan.
The caucuses in Forest City borough nominated candidates for the February 14 election. In the Second ward councilman Db J Jones constable John Maxey judge of election J A Brown inspector George S Esmay. In the First ward councilman W F Davis constable John W Jones judge of election C M Leonard inspector E O Evans. Concurrently in both wards officers named include School directors three years M D Evans W P Jones overseer of the poor J C Brown high constable W L Hates auditor I V Smith.
Dalton and Mrs Owens visit Edward Miles. A. B. Davis learns of his father's death in Manassas and plans to attend the funeral. BE. Rice moves his family to a new double house opposite the hotel. Rev H G Newling assists Rev Van Wert in extra meetings at Nicholson. Rev W H Lowell visits Factoryville. Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church meets at Mrs Northopes. Mrs A D Dean, an invalid, fractures a limb in a carriage accident while assisted by a servant.
A new store building by P. Stoll, described as the largest and finest in the area, rises with two large store rooms and living rooms on the second floor. W. H. Von Storch supervises the project as builder and designer. Republican primaries will be held Saturday at 7 30 in the graded school building.
The Ladies' Ald society of the Methodist Episcopal church met at Mrs George Tregallis home yesterday afternoon. Mentions visitors Mrs George Light Rev J L Race from Scranton and others visiting nearby towns. Several townspeople are listed with movements and visits including Mrs S F Price and son Willard in Mehoopany Wyoming county. Adam Fasshold of Greenwood Republican candidate for supervisor visited town yesterday.
John Derrick and Julia Cummisk wed at St Josephs church on Tuesday. The Independent Social club met to arrange its first annual ball set for February 17 at Excelsior hall Scranton. Martin Jeffers and Miss Winifred Burke to wed at St Josephs church this afternoon. O Connell council of YMIs meets tonight. P C Connolly, merchant, travels on business to the metropolis. Peter Thornton and John O illara of Hastings visit friends here. Adam Fasshold, Republican candidate for supervisor, campaigns in Southwest district planning a big Feb 19 vote turnout.
A week after an appendicitis operation performed by Doctors Longstreet Lynch and Pennypacker, May Trusdale is recovering well under Dr. Lynch. Franklin Dailey arrives with a patent loom to offer weaving services and Mrs Dally visits relatives in East Lemon. Our new school house progresses. Mrs Shippy is sick.
An old Washington Star account recalls engineer Jim Watson who heard a mournful whistle on a foggy stretch where his train struck a cow. He blamed the incident on reduced visibility, halted, and helped remove the animal before the owner sued for damages. The whistle became a somber ritual whenever he passed the site.
Elderly Mrs. Captin Henesy recounts sickness attacks lasting weeks with head and back pain, bloating, and dizziness. She attributes her relief to Doan's Kidney Pills and Dean's Kidney Pills, noting rapid improvement and faith in the product sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
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