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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1896

Page

8

Notices for Advertisements at Shannon & Co.

Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Shannon & Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive quick attention during 8 a m to 10 p m hours.

Fountains for Horses Planned at Key Intersections

The whry fathers approve funding two new horse fountains on Pike and Main and at Church and Garfield. Patterned after the Memorial park fountain, the structures will be more handsome. Councilman Nealon leads the project, long awaited for horsemen’s convenience.

Whry Memorial Park Pike Main Street Church Street Garfield Avenue Nealon

Sperl Heater Company Elects Officers and Directors

At the Dundaff Street office the Sperl Heater company annual meeting elected officers for the coming year. Directors named were A. D. Harding, E. W. Jackson of Susquehanna, E. E. Hendrick, E. W. Mills, C. E. Retten, Edward Clarkson, and A. P. Trautwein. Officers chosen: President C. E. Retten, Vice President Edward Clarkson, Secretary G. A. Singer, Treasurer A. P. Trautwein.

Sperl Heater Company Dundaff Street Messrs A. D. Harding E. W. Jackson Susquehanna E. E. Hendrick E. W. Mills C. E. Retten Edward Clarkson A. P. Trautwein G. A. Singer

Four Tramps Suspected in Hancock Robbery Arrested

Four tramps, wanted for a Hancock robbery, were arrested by Chief McAndrew yesterday but released after they proved their innocence. A Mayfield yard tip indicated four trespassers on a southbound freight. none matched the description and none were detained.

Hancock McAndrew Mayfield Yard Ther

Subscriptions Poured In For Pittston Sufferers

Generous citizens of Carbondale donate to Pittston relief as local residents respond to the appeal. Listed gifts include James Stott Carl Heaaler M Pierce Butler S S Jones Clarence McHale Willie McHale and others contributing small sums toward the suffering countrymen.

Pittston James Stott Carl Heaaler Cecsceeseeseesreees LM Pierce Butler Clarence McHale Willie McHale

John Brown Dead After Sudden Illness in Fallbrook

John Brown of Fallbrook Street died yesterday afternoon from an apoplectic stroke. He was an elderly, highly respected resident who appeared in good health before a hearty dinner. A physician was summoned but could not revive him. He had lived in the area for many years.

John Brown Fallbrook Street Mr. Brown

Mid summer sale of discounted furniture items

The notice advertises a July sale to clear stock for fall goods. It highlights rocking chairs and center tables offered at reduced prices, claiming items have been overhauled and reduced to about half their value. The text mentions a one cent per cent phrase and references Lesa Thee the Actual Cost.

Sudden Death Leaves Widely Grieved Friends Behind

A longtime figure dies suddenly, leaving behind a large circle of friends who are deeply grieved by the loss. The notice notes the abruptness and wide sorrow within the community.

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City secures 20000 bond for bridges and main street extend

The bonds totaling $20,000 were secured by the Miners and Mechanics Bank of the city, their bid being the highest. Proceeds will pay for extending the main grade and the erection of new bridges.

Miners’ and Mechanics’ Bank

Prizes Awarded In July 4 Parade And Local Guests

A July 4 celebration prize list highlights C P OConnors horse and Coxeys army. Local guests include Miss Bessie Kyte Hastings England and Miss Amy Hart Honesdale visiting Miss Hortense Hart Park Place. Community notices cover visits, travel, and social events across Honesdale and nearby towns.

C. P. O'Connor Coxey Army Bessie Kyte Hastings England Amy Hart Honesdale Hortense Hart Park Place Emma Patterson Clayton Curtis Andrew Wyle John H. Orchard Pittston George Schroeder Christian Schroeder Dvelling Canaan Street Mize Hannah Robinson Ocean Grove Frederick Going New York Will Brennan Middletown N. Y Michael Brennan Sand Street William Javis South Church Street Mere Muggie Fowler Philadelphia J. W. Alworth Scranton Charles Burr Arthur May Ulmer Wyomill Street Waymart Charles Smith James Barber Margaret Hoyt Nineveh W. W. Copeland Teresa Cleary Dunmore Mary Keogh Brooklyn Street Mildred Green Louise Slocum Booth Church Street Lullie Spellman Pittstot Mary Helen Walsh Walter Scurry Nerviere Nelile Olivier Salem Avenue Agnes Mills Anna Huattie Hutchins Washington, D. C Christian Endeavor Conven Thani 8. D. Baker Washington Street

WCTU Meeting At Mrs Wallace Home On North Main

The Womans Christian Temperance Union adjourns to Thursday afternoon at Mrs Wallace’s North Main street home. Community notes include local salaries, audits, road labor payments, and a franchise reading for Blake ly Trassient Street Railway. Funeral notices and Sunday excursion plans are listed among civic items. The town mourns Ruth Greiner and a three year old girl burial is noted.

Womans’ Christian Temperance Union Archbald Citizen Board of Health Dead Dog Lackawanna Coal Company Maple Bell William H. Walker William Berklinser Ruth Floyd Lily Greiner Prospect Cemetery Simpkins Anemia Williams Bell Place C. Simpkins A. D. David Moscow Floyd Greiner

Funeral of Mrs. Davis Held at Hyde Park Home

The funeral for Mrs. David M. Davis of Hyde Park was held yesterday afternoon at the family residence with interment in Taylor Presbyterian cemetery. Herman Feldman visited Superintendent Reinhardt and has since returned to New York. Emil Roff, 12, died yesterday morning at his High Street home. Young people's church societies plan a rally at the coming event.

David M. Davis Hyde Park Taylor Presbyterian Cemetery Herman Feldman Reinhardt New York Emil Roff High Street Young People's Societies

Fourth of July Quietly Spent Across Local Towns

Citizens spent the Fourth away from home with trips to Scranton Lake Winola and Wallaville while updates note residents visiting relatives in Smithsboro and Mill City. Burglars broke into C. E. Finn & Co. and the depot though nothing was taken. Perry Hoppher of Wallaville died by his own hand at Lily Lake. the community mourns a severely crippled man and brother of Galusha Hoppher.

C. A. Knight P. J. Davenport Harrisburg O. P. Stoll Malin Street Diville Smith Ida Jennings Clark's Summit Howard J. Bail Representative Tribune Howard Dalton High School the Tribune Benithman Elizabeth Colvin Daisy Richards Smithsboro N. Y Major Warren G. M. Hallstead Scranton G Shoemaker Mill City Bertha Santee Charles Mackey Church Street Henson Bevans Mr. Newing Rev Charles H. Newing C. E. Finn & Co Perry Hoppher Wallaville Lily Lake Galusha Hoppher Wallsville Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Episcopal Church John Brainard Chicago William Austin A. L. Thayer Nicholson

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials in Wayne County

Mr and Mrs Kuhn of Wayne county visited Albert Buckinghams over Sunday. Mr and Mrs Oliver of Alden visited Rev and Mrs F W Young this week. Mr and Mrs Dodge and two children were also listed among visiting families nearby.

Kuhn Wayne County Albert Buckingham Oliver Alden F. W. Young Dodge

What Is Meant by This Form of Acute Misery Blues

A cheerful woman falls into severe melancholy misdiagnosed as dyspepsia by her doctor. She discovers Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after reading Mrs Pinkham's books and finds relief. The piece touts the remedy as a twenty year standby with letters of gratitude in Mrs Pinkham's library.

Local Notes From Dunmore and Nearby Areas

From Dunmore, Mrs. E Reynolds visited Saturday. Miss Nellie Riker of East Lemon visits cousin Vina Juston. Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer spent the Fourth at Lake Ariel. Jennie Laubsher visits grandparents at Delaware Water Gap. The rag muttin parade, postponed from last Saturday, drew a large crowd and was well received.

Dunmore E. Reynolds Nellie Riker East Lemon Vina Juston John Shafer Lake Ariel Jennie Laubsher Delaware Water

Wyoming Meet Sets Quiet Weekend at Methodist Church

Quarterly conference will be held in the Methodist Episcopal church Saturday evening. Rev Eckman will be present. Mr and Mrs Alden of Glen Lyon have located here. W J Davis left Monday evening to attend ordination of a Baptist minister from New Jersey. E D Nichols and the Prohibition quartet of Wilkes Barre entertain temperance folks at the Baptist church Wednesday evening. Rev Mr Russel of Wilkes Barre is visiting this week. William Spear is visiting H Merritt of Plains this week.

Methodist Episcopal Church William Spear Vislting H. Merritt Plains

Mrs Winslow's Boothing Syrup Endorsed Worldwide

An advertisement proclaims Mrs Winslow's Boothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by Mil Yona mothers to soothe teething children. It claims to ease pain, soften gums, cure wind colic, and diarrhoea, priced at twenty five cents a bottle and sold by druggists globally.

Sale prices for assorted linen and Swiss pieces listed

Missed details show sale price for 4c striped India linen and 1c 2% pieces Swiss with regular prices noted. The garbled ad suggests discounts but lacks clear quantities, dates, or seller names.

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Odd and End Price Chairs Sell After Sales

Six chairs offered as an odd and end sale were previously sold at six dollars and changed hands for three dollars ninety cents.

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