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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1896
Page
8
Notices from Carbondale advise readers that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Hannon & Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are 9 a m to 10 p m.
Constable Edward Neary returns to a smoke filled house on Monday night and discovers the source is a stove that had been dumped earlier in the evening. He arouses his family, calls in the fire companies, then finds no fire present.
The Carbondale township Republicans named a full slate for the forthcoming election. Supervisors Daniel Dempsey and Jacob Henry. poor director Thomas H. W. Cummings. treasurer John Walker. school directors Luke Parkin and Patrick Joyce. auditor Patrick Walsh. town clerk Patrick Barrett. justice of the peace William Williams. constable William Bradley. register of voters Northwest Michael Kady. judge of election Peter Corcoran. inspector Philo Lee. register of voters Northeast Terris Hawlebard. judge of election William Pirminehan. inspector Pred Keoplar.
Spectacular and extravaganza titled White Ciro to be staged at the Opera House on Thursday night January 30. A company of comedians and balleteiras promises striking new scenes and costumes as critics say the production is not worthy of the twentieth century stage.
The First Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor society of this city plans to celebrate its anniversary on February 38. An enthusiastic committee is organizing a strong program. The society, organized soon after the Christian Endeavor movement began, is among the oldest and most active locally.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Rector suffered a knee injury when a needle pierced her knee while playing near a window. Dr. Thompson removed the needle after being called to the scene.
The Olive Leaf lodge entertainment committee signed a contract with W. A. Coles a blind ventriloquist and elocutionist to star a hall program on March 16 City vocalists will assist in the production and add to the program.
A company visited the Opera House last night to a large audience that thoroughly appreciated the play. The performance drew praise for the orchestra directed by Prof. Pitts and the show will be booked again for future engagements.
This afternoon John Farrell of South Church Street was killed while at work. Police reported a fatal incident with the man identified as the deceased. Investigators are examining the scene and awaiting further details.
A brief note observes the Delaware and Hudson No. 3 breaker in operation. The item records a mechanical or industrial asset status with minimal context about location or date.
News from the city reports Rev Abram Jones formerly of this city and minister of Williamsburg Illinois held a tin wedding anniversary party with his flock marking ten years of marriage. The Berean Endeavor society plans its annual banquet. Revival services continue this week at the Methodist Episcopal church.
Last Sunday at Archbald Presbyterian Church the sacrament was administered by Rev. W A Beecher. Twelve new members joined and six were baptized. The funeral of Thomas J Healy followed from his South Main Street home with a large turnout and high mass at St Thomas Church. Peter Kearney, 11, was killed in a mine fall at Delaware and Hudson. Nellie Clark returned from Dixon visit and Rev Comerford’s new home nears completion. Catholics boast of strong church property in the borough.
Mrs. A F Merrill visited Windsor last week. A five year old girl on New York avenue suffered a severe thumb injury when a pitcher edge cut two thirds of her thumb after a chair climb. John Barber and Miss Katie Madigan wed at Susquehanna. John M Murphy the blacksmith evangelist will speak at the Railroad Y M C A next Sunday. G M Carpenter and wife depart for a southern trip. Susquehanna County Medical Society to meet at Mitchell house on Tuesday Feb 4. Dr E F Wilmot remains in critical condition at home in Great Bend. A men only meeting is planned at the Baptist church Thursday evening. Prof T J Davies begins weekly vocal lessons for three months ending in a public entertainment.
Advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for over fifty years by mothers for teething children. It claims to soothe, soften gums, relieve pain, and cure diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at ninety five cents per bottle.
A testimonial from Dr. Arthur P. Ginn of Omaha states he used Bovinine in several diphtheria cases with success and no other food during treatment except milk as a vehicle for administration. The claim emphasizes widespread physician endorsement and the product as essential.
The article extols Bovinine a cold processed beef product that is easy to swallow and quickly absorbed. It claims Bovinine preserves life during crises by providing nourishment, especially in diphtheria and throat illnesses where oral intake is impossible, even via injections for weeks.
In Wilkes-Barre the loud underground rumblings last night were caused by an explosion of dynamite near Parsons. A group of boys stole a dynamite case from Pine Ridge colliery and buried it half a mile away. They rigged a fuse and wire but narrowly escaped catastrophe. In a separate matter Giovanni Gustavus accepted a murder in the second degree plea for killing De Angelo at Pittston, with sentencing set for Saturday.
The Grace church vestry appointed a reception committee and a large kitchen and finance staff to organize a Sunday school room supper on February 1. The list includes Rev John N Lewis and many named volunteers and officers. An elaborate supper for 10 cents will be served, with several local chefs on the kitchen committee. Charles Rose of Scranton visited his brother Lyman Rose over Sunday. Mrs W M Gardner died yesterday in Scranton. Misses Vinnie Rose and Antonette Ball returned from Rondout. An assembly will be held at the Opera House Friday night.
Julia Langan two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Langan of Snyder avenue died of diphtheria. Edith McGuire two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Luke McGuire died after a short illness. Rev B Iwanoski ill last week is recovering rapidly. The article lists party nominees for council school directors constable and judge of election in the First Second and Third wards by Republicans and Democrats.
The New Milford Dramatic Society rehearses nightly the drama Foiled to be staged at the opera house Friday evening. A grand hop will follow the entertainment. The Baptist lecture course returns at the church Wednesday evening with Dr. Taylor of Binghamton as speaker. The tannery shop department remains active.
The operation will start next week and expects a boom. About twenty men are employed now with a plan to hire seventy more in February. K E Brooks is staying at the Richmond in Washington DC. Ice business at Heart Lake employs about seventy men. Several minor accidents have occurred among the workers. Henry Hartt and wife from Danville Pa visited his brother Charlie here on Sunday.
Welton Warner visits New York relatives as civic nominations are announced at a Friday band room caucus. Elected officers for George Fell post Grand Army of the Republic are installed, followed by a Ladies circle installation and supper. Also noted are school dismissals due to high winds and a local bakery advert.
Frank Stanton invited a few intimate friends to his house on Wednesday evening. Guests came from Foster Scranton and New Jersey. Entertainment consisted of games and refreshments were served late.
The Democratic and Republican caucuses are scheduled for Thursday evening. Mrs. 8 H Finnie visits family in Yatesville. Mrs. George Detrick returns from Bellevue Hospital in improving health. Washington camp No 280 P O S of A to install officers next Saturday evening by District President A J Colborn Jr. The Baptist church concert by a colored quartet was highly appreciated.
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