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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1895
Page
8
An early 1900s ad promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Cough Cure as the surest remedy for coughs and consumption prevention. The copy touts worldwide sales, a strong guarantee, and availability from various sellers.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Frank Hart is very ill and not expected to live. Rev W M Hiller went to Caxton to conduct the funeral of Mrs Eunice Haines. Mac Ward and W S Lacey of Laceyville were in town yesterday. The article notes a political deadlock in a congressional race and praises E J Jorden as Wyoming county’s strong nominee. Court notes include inquest details in the Waterman murder case and several local social notices.
Voters in Peckville First ward plan a Tuesday caucus at SW Arnodd’s office. S Mrs David Hughes dies at 22 after a death in the community. husband and child mourn. Pallbearers from Harper lodge IOOF. Funeral at Prospect cemetery. Druckenmiller Family Concert company to perform at Ledyard hall next Friday. Frank Mickering Jr ill with Measles. Robert Cobb, once local, injured eye at Petersburg and treated in Lackawanna hospital. Miss Mary Wise visiting cousin Mrs S J Cillenider then heads to New Milford. Ladies Ald society of the Methodist Episcopal church to serve dinner at Grand Army hall next Wednesday. Mrs Thomas Pope hosting. Attorney P A Maxwell of Wilkes-Barre visited yesterday.
Local residents in Hallstead and nearby towns report visits by J Jacobus and Mrs Henry Merlac, with caucus results naming Warren Simmrett and Joan Biarker as Republican delegates. A Democratic caucus set for January 2 aims to nominate candidates and pick county convention delegates in Montrose on January 26. Also notes a marriage in Binghamton and a mis-spelled advertisement for Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething.
At the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Frank Hollenbeck Copeland avenue Carbondale the marriage to John J Simpson was performed by Rev Charles Lee pastor of the First Arkabrian church with only immediate relatives present The couple left on an extended wedding tour with Mr and Mrs H P Johna of Forest City joining them in spending the evening in Carbondale
Miss Mary Cassidy and James Monroe were married at St Josephs Church in Minooka. Edward McAndrew was injured in Pyne mines by a top coal fall. Miss Gertrude Atherton of Clark's Summit visited this week. Miss Jettie Winslow sails to Towanda for weeks with relatives. Miss Mark Burns returned to Philadelphia from Grove Street. A weighing party from Olyphant visited Mrs W W Watkins on Grove Street. Elizabeth Graham has returned home to Avoca after seven weeks here. Richards Watking and Gomer Davis attended Presbyterian church rally at Movsie. Tallie Jones named auditor at the Dboragh convention in Wessendlich's hall after four ballots. Tessie Cugallon of Archbald visits sister Mira Michiel McDonald on Oak Street. Mr and Mrs Gamer Jones visited Mooele. John I Neatly, with the Raleigh ruling party, injured by snowballs. sidewalks are dangerous. pedestrians urged to walk in street. metal boys ride on walks, forcing people into gutters.
A fire at the Ridgway residence on Upper Host street destroyed the upper and rear sections of the home. The Ridgways saved most belongings. insurance covered 1000 on personal property and 460 on the building, while Bauman insured 900 for his belongings. The fire began in the kitchen and spread before the fire company arrived.
Reports from Brooklyn indicate groundwater depth of 2000 feet with positive signs and pledges to drill 500 feet deeper if needed. The Merchants' Bank failure at Binghamton stirs local concern due to deposits by prominent residents. Bradford and Wayne counties see agitation in the Fifteenth district. Harvey & Tee post GAR plans a bean bake at Odd Fellows hall on Tuesday evening June 2.
Last evening Greenwood clerks rode to Olyphant for a pleasant outing. Miss Pilon Davis of Main street will move to Brooklyn. Greenwood College plans three days weekly operations unless orders change. Rev TD Green joined Patrick J Toole and Miss Magpie Loftus in marriage at St Joseph's church. A reception followed at Pie Held's ball with many friends. Thomas Ro Levering nominated for motor director on the Republican ticket in the Southwest district. Christy Fasshall commented on the Minooka movement. A pipe wedding occurred in Greenwood with extended invitations. The welding feast continued into the night.
Residents recall no prior knowledge of danger as evenings at the skating pond in Greenwood fill with many youths enjoying the winter pastime. The scene reflects a peaceful community activity with people of all ages taking part.
Mise Langon and Winnie Durkin visit friends, Miss Mame Cleary returns home, a caucus to be held at Singer's hall and school buildings. Daughters of Pocahontas social at Fierstein's hall. Revival meetings at Brick church nightly. Pool match at Central hotel with Sauvage 100, Engan 98, Burns 78. Adonis club social at Pullman hall. Sleighing party from Plaing with grand march, Craig providing music. Acme orchestra prepping for masquerade ball at Singer's hall Friday. Frank Savage guest of his brother at Nanticoke. Alice Toy and John M Hall wed with few guests. Dr Hislop of Plains visits W E Smurl.
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