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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1896
Page
8
Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Annon & Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Daily.
Abram Glazier charged against Michael Scanlon after Scanlon reportedly assaulted furniture when wages were docked for board. Scanlon arrested on a warrant. Glazier denied involvement. Glazier posted 500 bail, with possible jail if not posted.
A late Sunday night stabbing near the hospital involved Italian residents Anton Volpe and Saveria Volpe over a long feud. Antonio attacked Saveria with a knife, but she dodged the blow. the assailant fled after firing a revolver to deter pursuit, and was not yet captured.
The county league of amateur three ball is being reorganized with six clubs including Jermyn Harmonies of Scranton Seranton Rid hend Y M C A Olympian the Reserves of Scranton and the Alumni team of this city. All teams play fastball this year and large attendance is expected as there are no professional games to draw fans. A schedule is being prepared and games begin next week.
Residents and visitors in this city and nearby towns are listed with travel and hosting updates. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel of Pittsburg with Hockenburys in Salem Avenue, Miss Sarah Tritley of Brooklyn visiting Daisy, and Mark Hart joining Himmel American.
The sale runs through July to clear stock for new goods. Rocking chairs and center tables are highlighted as desirable items. Prices are about 23 percent below actual cost as the store closes out.
The guest of Miss Margaret McAn of Cottage Street attends a local event as the Royal Arcanum receives a formal inspection tonight by District Deputy J. W. Dimock.
A Montrose correspondent investigates the so called Army Worms noting size color and behavior from observations. The piece also reports on Prof Cr O Smith’s parachute ascent in Montrose and community activities during July including visits from visitors and local entertainments.
The Presbyterian church social in Taylor is postponed again this week with a two day event this Wednesday and Thursday. Mollie Gileallon of Oak Street visits her parents at the Archibald. The Flats enjoy a fine Union band performance Saturday. Mr and Mrs Richard Cleary of New York visit Peter Connolly on Taylor Street. Local wheelmen plan to join the McKinley parade this evening. Calvary Baptist YP A rebroadcasts meet to reorganize and discuss Local Missionary Work with an address on the Young People’s Society goals. Mitteton relief fund contributions rise slowly. miners’ families urged to receive aid after the tragedy. Independent Social Club will keep weekly meetings ongoing beyond the previously planned hiatus.
A severe rain and electrical storm passed over the town yesterday. Local visitors include Mrs. William Williams and daughter from Ann Arbor visiting Mr and Mrs. Arthur Till. Travel disruptions noted as a rider on a wheel had a mishap but arrived unharmed.
Sunday afternoon a Wincksnake over five feet was killed by T. J. Stewart. The article also notes a Presbyterian excursion in July and a flourishing school led by C. B. Jones. The Ladies Aid society plans a meeting at Mrs. E. Foote's home Wednesday. A Saturday outing to Campbell's Ledge went smoothly with Mr. and Mrs. Drake and others in wagons.
L B Broadhead and a group of Misses including Wealthy, Margaret Broadhead, Welsh, Montanya, Kerr, Chaffee centered in Trenton New Jersey join Stella Phinney C J Ludgate and Mr Mrs M V Stark along with Dr Myers and Nellie Dijls and Isabelle Allen of Duryea in a social register entry.
The Ladies Aid Society plans a sombal at the Harris home on July 16 with ice cream and cake served by Mrs. Harris. The Yankee Detective will be staged July 2 for Twin disaster relief, with the Opera House use donated by T. J. O Mally and advertising by Editor Dorney. The Pittston Reds beat the Moosic Poplars 18 to13. A Daughters of St George social is planned for Jackson Park Saturday. Cholera infantum ends Solomon Davis of three months. The Lanwcliffe Lake excursion sells tickets at 50 cents with the Mousic band helping.
The school board met in regular session with minutes read by Secretary O Malley and multiple communications referred to the teachers committee. Bills for local ads and encyclopedia were approved, a motion on teacher appointments failed, and the board set a future second Thursday meeting date. Local social notes mention visitors, funerals, and residents' activities in Scranton and nearby areas.
Mrs Charles Davis of Afton New York visits her son Rev John Davie on Church Street with L G Wilmot an elder resident present in the scene.
The deceased died at his home on Rail road Street Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held from the Baptist church this afternoon. E. H. B. Rossa visited Montrose on Saturday. An open air meeting is planned on Chase avenue Tuesday evening. Attorney J. N. Kelly of Blonrvee was in town on Monday.
Arch Lindsay of Wyomint and Mey Wee a calle in town on Sunday. Mrs J B D Armfield has been at the bedside of her mother who sustained a broken leg. Creedhead of Scranton was shaky in town. W B Hutchings visited from out of town yesterday. One child of detailmond is confined to the house by illness. Mrs Frank Millad is slowly suffering from internal sickness.
A compact study of slips in speech. examples show how misheard phrases spark humor. A polite host and social gaffes at Cork and a German singer's remarks illustrate how misinterpretations arise from aliasing and late replies.
Promotional notice touts Russet Shoes for men women misses and children at prices from 3 down to 40 cents. Emphasizes single pricing policy and no discounts for bulk purchases. Encourages customers to compare and buy locally, claiming no extra charges for larger quantities.
A lively scene unfolds as two maiden sisters named Hill face age sensitivity during introductions. A husband receives a playful gift of luck while a farmer guest compliments the bride, prompting amused reactions from the four unmarried guests.
An advertisement touts Arayne's Ointment as a cure for tetter eczema itch and all facial eruptions. It claims the skin becomes clean white and healthy and urges readers to ask their druggist for Swayne's Ointment TM.
An old advertisement touts a teething remedy claiming to ease gum pain and soothe crying infants. It promotes a product described as a cure for larrhoea and urges seeking Winslow’s syrup from druggists worldwide.
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