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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1896
Page
4
Carbondale notices announce Ehennon & Co. sewing dealers on North Main Street offering prompt service with office hours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Readers are urged to inquire regarding items and advertising requests at the shop.
Elias Thomas aged fifty nine, long resident of Fell Township, died at his Wilson Creek residence after heart disease and miner's asthma. Born in Mer echyr Tydfil South Wales he immigrated in 1880 with family, lived in Poidfrton Luzerne then Carbondale, recently moved to Wilson Creek. He belonged to Odd Fellows and Shield of Honor. wife and children survive. Funeral Sunday at two with Rev. Lee officiating. burial in Brookfield cemetery.
A Carbondale and Forest City passenger line runaway incident near Fell township caused three men to abandon a heavily loaded coal car on a steep incline. William Gordon escaped unharmed while two Italian workers had a narrow escape as a long Erie train approached. Citizens complained the motor coach cars are regularly underused due to dangerous operations and improper use of coal power cars.
The residence of Al and Mrs Nell at Yarrington JH hosted a lively gathering during a visit by Miss Grace Shaffer of Honesdale. Attendees included Grace Shaffer and numerous local youths and adults such as Maury Gibbs Cora Wagen Letha Rankin and Alva Scull among others.
J. T. Lowrie, a trainman on the Delaware and Hudson road, was injured Thursday night at Ninevah when his right forearm was crushed between the locomotive and a car. He received aid at Ninevolt, then was taken to the city hospital where Drs Shields and Gills attended him and an operation removed the forearm at the elbow.
John Thomas of Drifton arrives in the city after the death of his father. A tire alarm sounded last Thursday night shortly after midnight.
A quiet marriage united Misa Hattle Canfield and J. J. Dolan, residents of the city, performed by Father Griffin at St. Rose's church on Wednesday at 3 o'clock. Visitors Mr. Roberts and Mr. Drake of Plymouth stayed with Mrs. Evans on Seventh avenue. The Chimes of Normandy company were measured for dresses, and the Mitchell Hose company planned a complimentary social for the women who helped make the recent fair a success.
Forest City reports a lively week with a Catholic fair thriving, a February entertainment by Arthur Sidman at Davis Opera House, and a Windy storm. Rev J C Hogan heads to New York for Prohibition talks. Opera cast lists plus local clubs and elections are detailed, including Millside Cemetery officers, Lithuanian Independent club, and Wandling chorus. Civic events include hydrant rent funding, a Maennerchor masquerade, and Democratic caucus updates.
Arthur Hagen suffered a fractured skull after being struck by a low bridge in Archbald and knocked into an empty car. He was found unconscious and treated at home. The report notes his prior confinement and local residents visiting during the day. Nearby, c C White buys and plans to move a dwelling to make space for a new Ontario and Western branch yard at Peck Lumber.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for children. It claims to soothe pain gums colic and diarrhea and to calm infants, noting wide use by mothers and doctors across the world.
Wilson of Pottsville was seriously injured when an electric car struck him at Plainsville around 9 30. He fell against the car while walking beside the track and was helped aboard by others to a hospital. He told doctors he was driving a dog away and seeking work.
A Thursday night blaze destroyed the house of Thomas Hamilton on Northampton street Brewery Hill. Policeman Galla gher alerted fire crews No. 4 engine and Hose company and No. 2 Hook and Ladder responded but could not save the building. High winds aided the rapid gutted blaze. An insurance policy was salvaged. loss about 1500 dollars. The origin of the fire remains a mystery.
Charles Morgan 16 was arrested on a complaint by Mrs Annie Peterbaugh of Plymouth for breaking into her house on January 20 and taking $1 from her husband’s clothes. He admitted entering the dwelling but denied taking money. He was held for a Monday hearing after a night in jail, with prior residence at the house of refuge.
The Sunday Observance society has several alleged offenders to be given a hearing before Squire Parsons this evening. Named are Chas Landis a cigar dealer on West Market street Antonio Costello a vendor on Fast Market street and Max Remberger a cigar dealer on South Main street. They warn that continued prosecutions could halt the elective cura.
In Squire Donohue's Court Tillie Green of Ashley is charged with cutting Emma McNeal with sclagers. The crime occurred in June last she fled from officers. The case was held over to this evening and bond was furnished for her appearance.
The Wilkes-Barre Clerks' association held a meeting to circulate a petition for earlier closing hours except Monday and Saturday. Several of the city’s largest firms back the movement, and it is believed the effort will succeed.
The sheriff acknowledges deeds transferring property from Thomas Kelser to Josephine Kelser, Henry Kelser to G. L. Halsey, administrator A. C. Campbell to A. C. Campbell, and Morgan R. Thomas to G. K. Powell.
The Wayne Independent notes the Mozart concert attracted about half the seats filled with patrons many of whom rarely attend shows. It argues for better opera house facilities and higher patron expectations to raise entertainment levels. W T Heft's dancing class hosts a masquerade carnival at Pioneer Hall on Tuesday Jan 28 with 60 cent admission.
Wednesday afternoon Longstaff Hose Company No. 1 attended the Triton Hose fair in Tunkhanhock and competed for a fireman’s speaking trumpet, which they won. The trumpet, valued at $50, rests in Heller’s drug store showroom. The event was called a success and all enjoyed the outing with several firemen and their wives present.
Foreman Charles Haag and wives and several neighbors gather socially while Miss Leona Bennett visits Miss Lizzie Hevers of Forest City. Rev. M J Watkins to address Baptist Young People's union at Clark's Green church roll call. Factoryville Polo team to face Glenburn on Glenburn pond Saturday afternoon. A Mra Sarah Rice eiele meeting set for 3 PM Saturday Feb 1 with attendance urged for special business. Gardner's little son shows improvement after illness.
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