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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1896

Page

8

Advertisements at Hannon & Co Newslealers

Notices indicate orders for job work and publication items at Hannon & Co Newslealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention with the office open from 8 a m to 10 p m

Maxwell Birthday Party Hosts Wide Circle of Friends

Mr and Mrs John Maxwell entertained a large party at their Market street home Friday night in honor of Mr Maxwell s birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Kimble A Bell Andrew Courtright George Chapman James F Maxwell William Bingham Hert Brownell Adel bert Coogan Wood Miller John Elston George Merry Frank Crawford William Sherrer Henry Chapman Misses Sarah Spencer Edna Courtright Florence Vincent Cora Hazen Lillian Passmore Ada Tucker Maggie Maxwell Marie Carter Ligsie Mary Powderly Mrs L D Graves of Honesdale and many others. A handsome rocking chair was presented to Mr Maxwell.

John Maxwell Market Street Mr. Maxwell Kimble A. Bell Andrew Courtright George Chapman James F. Maxwell William Bingham Hert Brownell Adelbert Coogan Wood Miller John Elston

Free Library Nears Opening in Carbondale

The municipal building hosts a growing public library with 3000 volumes already on hand. The project, originally planned as the mayor's office, will provide a commodious reading room for citizens and is expected to attract early donations and new titles. The opening day for the youth is anticipated soon.

Carbondale

Rockcliffe Water Company Stockholders Meet in Forest City

The Rockcliffe Water Company stockholders met Saturday morning at the Miners and Mechanics Bank and declared a five percent dividend. Officers for 1806 were elected: W. A. May president, L. A. Patterson secretary and treasurer, with directors including R. W Hawkins, Thomas Levison, William Bowers, KE O M Peck, and W. A. May. The firm controls Forest City water supply.

Rockcliffe Water Company Rockeliffe Waiter Company Miners’ and Mechanics’ Bank W. A. May L. A. Patterson R. W H. Patterson Chorge Hawkins Thomas Levison William Bowers KE. O M. Peck Forest City

Thirty seventh birth day celebration for William Kinback

A large gathering at William Kinback's residence on South Waoash inarton street marked his thirty seventh birthday. Guests presented him with word spectacles and an elaborate supper followed by gifts dancing and refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs August Jivunner Joseph Pudue Fred Kinback Matthews Robert Kinchback Meere Jacob Leiburn William Lindsay Lewie Hetter William Rices and Misses Nellie Brunner Sadie Lewis Anna Grady Emma Schatter.

William Kinback Waoashinarton Street Mr. Kinback August Jivunner Joseph Pudue Fred Kinback Matthews Robert Kinchback Meere Jacob Leiburn Willian Lindsay Lewie Hetter William Rices Nellie Brunner Sadie Lewis Anna Grady Emma Schatter

Quirk Couple Hosts Leap Year Party on Gordon Avenue

Mr and Mrs Harrison Quirk of Gordon Avenue hosted a leap year party. Richard Wint of Green Ridge, a freight engineer for the Delaware and Hudson, will henceforth handle the pay car exclusively. Simpson and Watkins paid all their employees on Saturday.

Harrison Quirk Gordon Avenue Richard Wint Green Ridge Hopilar Tdelaware and Hudson Simpson & Watkins

Prolonged Water Talks Delay Borough Actions in Archbald

At the Providence Gas and Water office residents learned a fifteen inch main could not yet meet demand. A meeting of the National Bor ing and Drilling company was promised next Friday. Local officials debated special sessions and elections while committees invited artesian borers for further information. Community events and social notes fill a busy week in Archbald and nearby towns.

Providence Gas and Water Company Mr. Fish Archbald William Swales Wilson Hose Company Jessup Prohibition Party M. B. Wademan J. F. Hoyt J.C. Tuthill H. J. McCormick Fletcher Walker A. W. Brundage Gilbert Vermouth Henry Chapman West Eind Presbyterian Johny Morrill Blakely Homor Miss Race Sade Ward May Herkheiser Libbie Powell Torie Frew Alice Patten Letthe Powell Etta Davies Levien Hendricks Blanche Delph Avon Carr Mia Alfred Haines Mesera Art Ward John Williams Mo Whittle Morley Hawke M. Barrett Art Widdowfield Andrew Patten Bert Ely Frank Pickering This Place Robert Lecks Scranton Barrett

Sudden Death of Thomas J Healy Shocks Local Community

Saturday morning news reports the sudden death of Thomas J Healy a prominent local businessman aged about. Healy died at midnight following a fainting spell after a day at his store. He was active in Archbald organizations and survived by his wife and five children. Funeral set for Tuesday at St Thomas church with high mass and Catholic cemetery interment.

Thomas J. Healy Mr. Healy Thomas Healy Lackawanne Valley Ile Reading Moet Eine Beeriierts Archbalddow Company Archbald Conclave Improved Order of Heptasophs Archbald Catholic Mutual Benefit Association Healy Frank Healy M. M. Kearney Erkely St. Thomas’ Church Thomas Monle Philip Behle John Otto August Dosenburg, Sr Newcomb's John J. Barrett A. J. Duffy J. F. Phaitbin Wiliam Cummings Joan Hughes James F. McAndrew James Mullarkey Thomas Manley Thomas Padden John R. McHale Edward O' Hare William Mahon W. C. Cummings Raymond Coal Company John Onavage Patrick Kearney D. P. O'Rourke Thomas Spitten the Water Company Water Company Third Ward Stephen Barrett Thomas Siddon J. M. Burke William Dougher James McHale John Siddon James

O Rourke Heads Caucus with John Biddon as Secretary

O Rourke served as chairman of the caucus and John Biddon was named secretary. The pairing highlights the leadership roles within the group.

O'Rourke John Biddon

Montrose News Briefs Highlight Lectures and Local Elections

Chauncey Osterhout attended Montrose on Friday. F W Swartz of Binghamton plans a local photograph gallery. Prof George P Bible will lecture Tuesday Feb 18 at Stroudsburg State Normal school. Prohibitionists held a caucus last Tuesday at the lockup and announced borough nominations. Baptists plan a church paper with Rev John Davie as editor starting Feb 1. A Baptist deacons group was elected. A circular counter was added at the Railroad Y M C A. Marvin Barnes and Miss Sadie Perry were active in Montrose. The Herald building fire near miss is noted.

Chauncey Osterhout Montrose F. W. Swartz Binghamton George P. Bible Stroudsburg State Normal School William Knowles Art Chichester C. E. Swartz E. M. Scotton Charles Lawrence Delbert Lindsley C. A. Bowart L. G. Wilmot P. R. Carpenter G. W. Smith T. D. Haggerty Burt Austin H. F. Robinson F. J. May Martin Flynn John Chidester the Baptists John Davie F.H. Johnston T. J. Davis Scranton Baptist James and Henry Millard Nathan Brown Eugene Gatheny William Milter Chamberlain Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Tribune Sadie Perry Susquehanna Jacob Brown Herald Church Street George Gleason Marvin Barnes Ivoryman

St Patrick's church fail ends with big crowd in Olyphant

The St Patrick's church event closed Saturday night after a large attendance including visitors. Burt of Providence sang solos, Ferguson’s Irish impersonation drew laughs, and prize results followed. Winners included Steve T Curran for a $20 gold piece and Miss Fitzsimons among others. Miss Liggle Campbell of Philadelphia died suddenly. remains to be brought home for burial.

St. Patrick's Church Mr. Burt Providence Mr. Ferguson Steve T. Curran B. Hoban Anna Brown Leland Opera House Liggle Campbell Philadelphia W. H. Carmonbell Delaware Street

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad

An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year trusted teething remedy used by millions. It claims to soothe the child ease teething pain and cure wind colic and diarrhea, urging readers to buy only Mrs Winslow's and to ask for it by name at twenty five cents per bottle.

Mrs Achsah Fletcher Dies. Funeral Set for Today

Mrs. Achsah Fletcher died Saturday at her brother Hosmer Fowler’s home. Funeral at 11 a.m. today with 11.20 Ontario and Western train for attendees. Burial in Belmont. Swick and Vail sold their feed and grain business to W B Swick. Temperance band supper drew strong attendance. Windsor hall citizens meeting saw many absent. A Meholics child from the Fast Side was buried yesterday. Large meeting of Jermyn and Mayfield citizens concluded the item.

Achsah Fletcher Hosmer Fowler Ontario and Western Belmont Swick & Vail W. B. Swick Windsor Hall John Meholics Jermyn and Mayfield

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier Remedy

The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best remedy for blood diseases across thousands of cases. It asserts curing virulent scrofula and salt rheum when other medicines fail, and promises cleansing and vitalizing effects for blood poisoning. It notes preparation by C. I. Hood & Co. and availability from druggists with a six for five offer.

Hood C. I. Hood & Co Lowell Mass U.S. A

Municipal water bonds on ballot in Windsor town

The town plans a special election to decide bonding for water works as part of a move toward municipal ownership. A proclamation will be issued by the burgess. Social events include the Leap Year club gathering in Enterprise hall and a Friday party at the Hollister home.

Windsor Hall Young Ladies’ Leap Year Club Enterprise Hall

Concert to Feature Puritan Choir in Presbyterian Church

David Robertson visits his Wyoming seminary parents on Malin street. Rev J C McCabe of Avoca visits town. A grand concert is planned for Tuesday evening January 28 at the Presbyterian church with the Puritan church choir of Scranton led by Prof Reese Watkins. Mrs P H DeLong of Leroysville is ill at John Millard’s Elm street home. William Watson Jr of Brooklyn returns after a town visit. William Law of Avoca visits. Miss Anna Artemus remains ill and not improving. Miss Liggle Weir shows steady recovery.

David Robertson Wyoming Seminary Malin Street J. C. McCabe Avoca Presbyterian Church Puritan Church Choir Scranton Reese Watkins P. H. DeLong Leroysville John Millard Elm Street Ness William Watson, Jr Brooklyn N. Y William Law Anna Artemus Liggle Weir

Borough Caucus names candidates for multiple offices

Citizens met in caucus Thursday to nominate for council six members including J H Law and John Gaffney for three years, Manahoe for three, Indian and Walsh for one, plus J L Evans and Henry Jarvis. Also nominees for school directors H W Helman and John Sykes, auditors G B Mead three years and Thomas Morgan one year, constables Joe Lynn three years and William Sonn three years, street commissioner Michael Hegley one year, judge of election J L B Feohvinger one year, inspectors Mahlon Kase and William Hurke one year, and vigilance nominees John Mahoney A Von Campen James Scutt.

J. H. Law John Gaffney John Manahoe John Indian Thomas Walsh Henry Jarvis J. L. Evans H.W. Helman John Sykes G. B. Mead Thomas Morgan Hieh Constable Joe Lynn William Sonn Michael Hegley J. L B. Feohvinger Mahlon Kase William Hurke John Mahoney A. von Campen James Scutt

Honesdale Shoe Company Journeys Begin As Factories Reopen

Frank Hyan starts a tour for the Honesdale Shoe company this morning while Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thompson and Miss Clara Torrey plan a trip to Alexandria Egypt to visit Dr Grant Bey returning in the spring. Red Men's annual entertainment on February 17 is widely anticipated.

Frank Hyan Honesdale Shoe Company Andrew Thompson Clara Torrey Alexandria Egypt Grant Bey Honesdale Red Men

Bovine Nutrient Drink Promises Lean Health Boost

Charles M. Murphy, noted champion bicyclist, endorses a beef extract product described as a powerful condensing of lean beef elements. The prepared cold process aims to reduce waste and deliver a complete health sustaining food in the smallest bulk.

Charles M. Murphy

Personal boast on a tonic as a great stimulant

A speaker claims to have won greatly using a tonic named Bovinine, praising its stimulatory effects and noting it lacks any drawbacks. The statement reflects confidence in the tonic’s benefits and regular use.

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