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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1897
Page
4
Munyon promotes a catalog of cures for diseases including rheumatism indigestion coughs and kidney disorders. Advertisements claim quick relief with small prices and offer free health guides and correspondence treatment from Prof. Munyon at Philadelphia offices.
Notices from Carbondale inform readers that orders for job work and population items left at Bhannon & Co. News Dealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Shield of Honor Diamond lodge No. 26 hosted a masquerade party in the Watt Building ballroom with the Ger tania band providing music. Guests wore quaint costumes, creating merriment as the event praised for strong committee leadership and smooth management by John Gibbs and others.
Thieves entered Mrs. Maury Crane's residence by the kitchen window on Thursday night and stole silverware from the sideboard and canned fruit. They kindled a fire in the wood bile in the cellar but fled when family members returned, narrowly avoiding a serious blaze. The article labels the culprits as inexperienced burglars.
A Pembroke cabtlegram received by Fred Thomas informs of the death of his father Thomas Thomas a former resident. He returned to Wales about four years ago after an attack of parallels and had been in poor health since. He was a former tailor at August Gerhardt on South Main Street. Four children survive Fred Robert who was with him in Pembroke Mrs George W Evans and Miss Nellie. He was sixty five years old.
The Rev. Tey. G. A. Place officiated as Louie Munson wed Miss Mary Gunsau lis in a ceremony at the Methodist parsonage. The couple then went to their newly furnished home on Dhimmeondt avenue where about twenty Mitchell Tate company friends joined in a reception and extended congratulations.
A local Farmers' Alliance branch named the Carbondale industrial union organized with over thirty charter members. Officers elected include President Joseph B. Vannin Jr, vice president Harry Clark, secretary Frank Blair, treasurer John B. Pinch, and chaplain Frank R. Devers. The group will meet twice monthly. next gathering is Wednesday evening February 8.
We announce an inventory clearout of numerous carpet remnants to make room for spring goods. Bring room size measurements for a guaranteed low price during a ten day sale.
Foy Pitteton will attend the Young Men's Institute ball. Dr J B Niles was in Forest City yesterday for an operation. Mrs Lepp of Chicago visits Mrs H D Reynolde. J E Burr attended the Lackawanna lawyers’ annual banquet in Scranton. Mr and Mrs McArdelle hosted Belmont street friends. Guests included Mr and Mrs W B Roberts Mr John Vans and Mr and Mrs McCorde of Jermyn. A program of instrumental and vocal music featured the event. P J Collins, long treated at Emergency hospital, is improving. Mrs Alexander Kennedy and Miss Sarah Buckley returned from New York. Michael Tyrnon of Greeley, Neb, visits friends here. Mrs Mittie Hughes Brown is in the city visiting her parents. TJ Laws made a professional visit to Wilkes-Barre. Michael Boland of Chicago visits his parents for the funeral of his brother J F Boland. No 2 mine of the Delaware and Hudson company idle today due to the funeral. Charles Timmons returns home after a brief absence. The high school girls’ chorus now has twenty voices.
Early February plans for an electric heat plant in Forest City. Carbondale visitors and a street accident on Dundaft street with an icy hill. A fatal trolley death in Wilkes-Barre and Lithuanian funeral customs. Armature of a fire alarm near Lavin hotel. Flo Allen visiting Carbondale. Youngs May undergo successful leg surgery after illness and a river-based pastime. The cause linked to a chill in the blood and ensuing illness.
Democrats held primaries in several wards with Walsh winning most tax collector spots and opponents Hoban Burgess Brennan and McNulty tallying votes. Republicans held Fourth ward council primary results. A public meeting on girls rights, church notices, and local illnesses are also reported alongside miscellaneous visits and social notes.
John Esentauch suffered a broken leg in an incident on Howe's land Thursday morning and was taken to a hospital. That evening Chan cellor C W Bourn installed officers of Moscow Fugultable Aid union No 666 including watchman W F Peneckert sentinel John Schistle warden Myrtle Eshleman chaplain Grace Gravis accountant 8 J Horn baker treasurer Fred Vanbrant chancellor John W Church advocate Mrs Harry Watts president B J Schenk vice president Mrs 8 J Hornbaker auxiliary Mea J W Clause secretary William H Ryil instructor Lona Labor assistant instrument Gusta Gerhart
Local notices report sermons by Rey Mr. Cook at Primitive Methodist in Priceburg. Scranton visits include Mrs Whitmore and family and Miss Blelin returning home. Ward Smith of Buffalo tours Jermyn Mayfield area and views coal mining. Local industry hopes rise while a stray horse is found and returned. Funeral of Annie Hirace noted. Republican caucus in Second ward updates officials and attendees.
The Masonic order at Poster Pennsylvania hosted Canquet last evening with many local attendees by invitation. The Patrons Order Sons of America installed officers after a banquet in their hall. A funeral occurred Friday for Filmore Miller of Springville. Charles Bacon of Tunkhannock is sadist of his brother LeRoy Bacon. Miss Mam Benjamin visiting sister Mrs Edward Latham in Gouldsboro.
Mr and Mrs FL oS Benedict and daughter Mae of Green Ridge visited local friends on Priday. A Republican caucus was held in the election room on Puesday evening with nominations for township offices including A J Ackerley B B Dunlap M W V Chapel B A White Jo Wood Ward George P Myers J De Knieht Willard Voshure M M Hutford M E Clifford. James Ribble purchased the Van Nort house for nine hundred dollars with possession to be had in April. de Vex sachil Meld at the home of
The Prohibitionista caucus at 8 W. Arnold nominated Burgess William T Budd tax collector John R Colvin justices of the peace F White and John K Doyle vigilance committee C White W S Hess and John T Wil lame ward officers First ward councilman R B Taylor school director Mark Walker judge of election Fletcher Walkers inspector of election Miles Bo Wademan Robert and Alexander Stevens of Auburn Susquehanna county returned home after visiting Councilman W E Stevens West Pine. Miss Nettle Powell and Miss Smith of Plymouth visit Williams at Mott Haven. Obert Wermouth improving. Services at M E church Sunday at 10 30am and 7pm. Morning theme Answer to the Worlds Question evening A Momentary Manifestation of Christs Glory Sunday school 2 30 Epworth League 7 10 cordial invitation to all. RJ Uren serving as Jurginian in past week. James Penfrect seriously ill. Employees of Blue Alda, Riverside and other galleries paid today. Henry Charman confined to house for ten days improving.
Master Orin Reed is recovering after an illness. Miss Anna Mainwaring of West Pittston visited Mise Muay Brodhead. Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson and William Welter of Aveca spent Friday at Mr. William Tinkle’s home. A missionary meeting will be held at Brick church on Monday evening. All ladies invited. Choir attendance declined at Brick church Saturday. The funeral of August Peuster was held at Brick church Friday afternoon with Rev. E L Miller officiating. The deceased was brother-in-law of Rudolph Githunds of Whore residence. Mrs. Samuel Brodhead visited friends in Strunton Wednesday. Mr. William Fillen of Pittston socialized with friends Friday. Republicans will vote Tuesday at their polling place from 4 to 9 PM to nominate township officers.
The Niagara project aims to complete the St. Lawrence power plant at the Lachine Rapids above Montreal by year’s start. Engineers face channel formation and severe winter cold in harnessing the rapids for hydroelectric power.
Construction begins on an artificial canal above the Lachine Rapids to support a dam on the St. Lawrence river near Montreal. The main dam features isolated masonry piers for 60 turbines at 200 hp each, totaling 12000 hp year round, with three power houses housing generators. The plan also includes a model town with utilities and an electric railway to Montreal.
A humorous Lincoln anecdote unfolds during a horse trade with a judge friend. The pair agree a contest where each will bring a horse to court if the other stalls, and a $25 forfeiture applies. Lincoln returns with a remarkable trick horse, prompting quiet astonishment and a final quip about the test.
The notice touts windows with wondrously low prices and perfect fit and workmanship in ready made trousers. It notes a relocation one door from the old stand to the left of The Arcade to accommodate growing business.
We move our clothing department to the main store to cut expenses and offer lower prices. Stock is being reduced to avoid losses from damaged goods and drayage costs during the move. The sale promises remarkable, proverbially good style, fit, and wear at cheaper prices with no payment required now.
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