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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1896
Page
8
Advertisements and orders for job work and items for reevaluation will receive prompt attention at Hannon & Co newsdealers North Main Street Carbondale. Establishment hours 8 am to 9 pm.
A long dispute at the Forty-third Street school ends with the Fell Township board admitting an error. Miss Gerrity is reinstated in charge while Miss Brennan and Miss Brennan’s replacement move between Crystal Lake and Forty-third Street schools amid tensions. The board votes three to three, then agrees to retain Gerrity, after attorney involvement and a private consultation.
The case involves Anderton who ordered a portrait altercation with an agent named Walenton over a picture not matching a photo of Anderson's brother. Anderson refused the large print and, after a dispute, forcibly took it from Bartholomew. Anderson was charged with assault and battery after a warrant was sworn out. a hearing before Squire Glynn heard several witnesses.
The Burke’s hall fair drew nearly twelve hundred paid admissions Tuesday night the largest crowd yet. A lively program followed with overture rival recitation by the twin Walkers instrumental pieces by Italian chandolin players and a John G Leonard comedy. Abe Suhm announced continuation next Friday and Saturday with a ten dollar gold door prize and a Friday night drawing for the dell.
The Ladies’ Aid society of Berean Baptist Church met Tuesday night to report a year of stewardship marked by energy and loyalty to Christ. Treasurer Mrs Frantwein announced raising $500 to extinguish the debt, achieved without outsider help. Officers elected for 1886 include Mrs W W Limrock president and Mire Miles Gardner secretary.
The Kinemeney hospital trustees were sent a check for seventy eight dollars for washing and work performed by dibs ela at the hospital during the past year.
Mrs Jasoene Willkons and her two children Amahe and Bunkee of South Terrace street are visiting her mother at Sinde Park. Jopin Lott the trusted coachman of Thon Van Bergen was released at his home after an injury from a shore stepping on his foe. T Crk of Archbald was in the city Tuesday night.
Mise Elia Fadden and Willm McDenght were married yesterday at St. Patrick's church with a large turnout. Rev. ReW. Amoulter officiated as guests watched the ceremony. the bride wore covert cloth with lace and carried roses. Afterward a reception was held on Dunmore Street and the newlyweds departed for a Binghamton honeymoon.
The dancing close of W T Heft marked a successful masquerade carnival at Pioneer hall Tuesday debt. Mirattena Gaylord of Aldenville married Fred Remsen of Brooklyn at 7 last evening in Aldenville Baptist church. Nellie Kimble was maid of honor and Ernest T. Brown best man. The assembly announced in Wednesday's Tribune, to be held Friday, will take place tonight. Major George Hilton, evangelist, traveling east from California, is to arrive in Honesdale about March 1 to conduct revival services under the auspices of the Evangelical church.
A historical advertisement proclaims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has eased teething for over fifty years with endless claims of success. It asserts soothing effects on gums and pain, claims to cure wind colic and diarrhoea, and urges buyers to purchase from druggists globally at ninety five cents per bottle.
In Kingston yesterday Mary Carolack wife of John Carolack was fatally stabbed by her husband during a heated family quarrel. Neighbors intervened as he seized a butcher knife and then fled. no trace of him was found by this evening.
An explosion of gas at the Twin shaft Pittston yesterday morning burned miners Anthony Kane and John Connors who worked near the ignition site. The blast blew timber in all directions and interfered with air flow though 19 miners were reported killed. that claim proved false.
Joseph Fluri, twenty, an Italian from Lattimer, was yesterday found guilty in the criminal court of having assaulted the five year old daughter of Henry Bloch. The trial revealed revolting details presented by the prosecuting witnesses.
A squeeze in No 4 mine of the Delaware and Hudson at Plymouth damaged Hed Ash vein. Miners worked until quitting time but struggled to supply coal. It marks the third west of the Susquehanna River mine in a year facing cave threats.
Will J Donnelly 22 longtime Pittston resident and senior partner of Donnelly Lydon Murray died at eleven after suffering Brights disease and a carbuncle that poisoned his life. A member of St Aloysius society and the Hank and Ladder Fire company, he was beloved by many. Funeral Sunday at nine with solemn high mass in St Johns church and interment at Market Street cemetery.
A grand musical entertainment was given by the Puritan church choir of Scranton at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening. The pretty temple was beautifully decorated with carpet and flowers for the event.
A church concert featured Professor Reese Watkins and soloists Miss Maggie Davis Griffith Davis Mrs Hattie Edwards Lloyd Thomas D Davis and Master Edgar Richards then a basement banquet. Local residents reported visits and travel plans with notes on weather, new residences and community events across Scranton Avoca and Moosic. A fire company meeting and Washington camp activities were also recorded.
Joseph Lerosbeck of Hinghamton Wax in town with S Springarn representing the New York Textile firm. Fred Van Loan joined Evening Herald in Binghamton. J J Compton attended his brother’s Scranton funeral. Friendly Hand lodge plans a March banquet. Marvin Barnes the liveryman was at Susquehanna on business. William Johnston of Syracuse visits PF Johnston on Franklin street. YPCS of the Presbyterian church to host an oyster supper February 7 at the Railroad YMCA hall. George Ackerly visited Parlor City Wednesday.
Our representative met Miss Alice Young who described lifelong kidney region pain and relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She followed directions, reporting reduction of back ache, headaches, and exhaustion, with renewed strength and health. Doan's Pills cost 50 cents and are sold by dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y handles mail orders.
The notice touts Swayne's Ointment as a cure for letters eczema itch and all eruptions on the face hands and nose. It claims to leave the skin clear white and healthy and urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
The Empire Dry Goods company will remove stock from S16 Lackawanna avenue with a forced sale through April 1. The inventory spans from basement to second floor and includes bales of Hills SAlvelin and Atlantic P Muegiin, bleached textiles, toweling, shirting, and top shirts, all offered at steep discounts to clear excess inventory.
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