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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1896
Page
8
Kannon Co on North Main Street offers prompt handling of advertising orders and job work. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. for readers and patrons seeking publication services.
The Baptist Christian Endeavor Society celebrates its sixth anniversary with a talk by President Frink praising the society’s progress. Active members reach twenty six, with total membership over one hundred. A prayer, remarks by Jepsen and Lee, and a fine repast followed the gathering.
Workmen at Last Chance colliery near the city die after a heavy fall of root traps one man and injures several others. Mrs. Westkh, wife of Anthony Walsh, dies after illness leaving a husband and two children. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at the St Base church with interment at St Nose cemetery.
Wednesday night a crowd gathered at Updyke's to hear attorney 7 KR Jones of Scranton discuss the township election. The gathering included a speech by Turner and others.
Ryan Mavis of Routh Wyoming street is confined to bed. John Thomas and his wife and Mrs. Roberts left for their home at Drifton yesterday. David Thomas and wife Jeff travel to Tinzleton on Wednesday. Mid term examinations are being held in the high school this week.
The Hengalees wedding is to be held this evening at the Stallroad Young Men’s Christian Association hall with admission priced at ten and two cents. The Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip, organized last week, held their second prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church Wednesday night. the organization now has twenty five charter members.
The union plans a convention at the Presbyterian church in Susquehanna on Thursday Feb 153. William Miller of Scranton is visiting friends here. Benjamin Lawrence’s friends held a surprise gathering at his Chase Avenue home. The Presbyterian Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor meets Monday Feb 3 at H E Robinson’s home with refreshments. John Condon has returned home after visiting Scranton. Wardives visited Binghamton Thursday. Mrs A E Coyne of Binghamton is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs R H Hayward. Dean Conley of Whitneys Point is visiting. T E R Merrill of Windsor visited friends here Thursday. Mrs A H Du Boils of Great Bend fell on a sidewalk Thursday and was injured. Dr A F Merrill attended her.
The report notes Democratic nominees for auditor and high committee from Loftus and Ward Offord, with speculation on replacement by Henry Myers. In the Third ward a caucus nominated Hunt and Toolin for school director amid growing tensions. Funeral and wedding notices follow, detailing a Peter Kenny death accident, a society event, and a postponed Michael Mudie drawing.
Mr Charles Freethy a clerk of Scranton and Miss Emma Sehardt a refined resident were married by Rev A W Cooper at the Delide ants home on River and Main Street Saturday afternoon. Guests brought many gifts and the couple left on the evening train for Scranton to begin their life together. Arthur Avery of Brooklyn visited town and plans to study for missionary work in China. Miss Harriet Beebers hosted local visitors as the town followed revival services at the Methodist Fodscopal church. Recovery of Mrs Minch on Main Street remained slow under doctor care. J C Rewind of Arierton attended and assisted in the revival services. Various townspeople including Mr and Mrs HO Plum and Miss J C Taylor were in town midweek.
Price Burg and the Delaware and Hudson Coal company drill a 2 inch bore on the grand near the upper end of the borough. Local notes report a series of small town activities including a planned newspaper venture The Price Pure Weekly Review and several social visits. Juli Langan, aged two, was buried at Olyphant Catholic cemetery. Miss Alien Barrett and Miss Nellie Clark are mentioned among visitors and residents.
Mr and Mrs Stegman relocate to Walleville to join new post. Orlando Taylor and Tandy move Wednesday to a newly aired home in Hacwnville Miss. Miss Low Ment of Montrose visits Moe. Flea Wilken returns home after a visit. Charles Tourie becomes night operator at the Teliore Lackawanna and Western station. J N Capwell and wife visit Tunkhannock. Ladies' Aid at Mrs Fannie Mathewson's frames $1140. Crawford Mathewson and Will Bard attend to business at Tunkhannock. Daniel Langetaff of Scranton visits his summer home here. S I Gallen of Scranton spends a few days in town. Misses Sa Marshall and Eva Town send return to Tunkhannock Friday.
Wilkes Barre dispatch says governor will approve board of pardons action commuting Bowman sentence to life imprisonment. Bowman shows optimism for another pardon after 18 year term like companion Metagar who died after the crime. A seven year old boy, son of George Povich, was killed by the Central Railroad flyer near New York yesterday. Buried in Calm Michael Kovilko, 35, died after falling into a coal chute at Prospect breaker and suffocation.
Mrs Matilda Williams observed her ninety first birthday on Tuesday January 3rd. Relatives including her daughter Mrs John Williams of Orange New Jersey and granddaughter Mrs Thomas Judge of Mansfield joined in congratulations. Other items note Christian Endeavor day at the Presbyterian church February 2 with a 650 song service and program.
The Scranton All Collegiate Hockey team plays Glenburn at Glenharn Lake tomorrow at 2. An anticipated contest features a lineup of skilled skaters with Glenburn and visiting All Collegiate A squad led by Captain J A Brooks. Miss Edith Smith visits Washington while Ines De Thomas recovers at home after illness.
The report covers Delaware and Tividsen earnings with last year comparisons and notes on miscellaneous items. It also cites Toledo St Louis and Kansas City Railroad rate statements disputed by KR OB FL Pierce. Santa Fe officials face garnishment limits and private car usage rules. Massachusetts reports no railway passenger deaths or serious injuries despite high passenger miles. Texas Midland president discusses electrifying 75 miles to compare costs with steam.
The article discusses the challenges facing a new editor, highlighting the complexities of balancing tradition and innovation. It notes evolving standards in journalism and the pressures from readership, advertisers, and staff.
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Boothing Syrup as a teething remedy used for over fifty years. It claims to soothe, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and treat diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide with a prompt to insist on the label. Fifty cents per bottle.
The city editor orders strict behavior in the newsroom. She instructs a reform in handling staff, hints at flirtations, and directs assignments including transportation and field work amid talk of a society editor's revolver incident.
An ambling tale recounts two strangers traveling together who swap disguises. The man appears as a woman and the woman as a man, each changing attire at the window. The joke ends with the reveal that both were attempting to flee while a detective from Amsterdam has been on their trail for days.
The piece asserts starvation as the daily cause of death in every side, not from lack of food but from disease preventing digestion. It notes continual wasting and urges timely action to aid the sufferer.
A food product claims to deliver the nutrients of lean beef through a special cold process. It is said to create new red blood cells, increase weight, and strengthen nerves and organs to fight disease. Doctors reportedly endorse its health claims.
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