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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1896
Page
3
The Delaware and Hudson coal mine No 2 Baltimore inclines halted after a severe fall of roof and crush injuries. Officials planned supports and additional checks to prevent further danger as crews scoured the drift and shaft work for men missing or injured.
A woman named Jeritia Stettler was arrested yesterday morning for stealing a silver spoon from a Keuit. The proprietor promised to appear but failed to, and she received a small fine for drunkenness while reportedly evading further penalties.
Rev J B Sweets preaches at Simpson Methodist Church on Luke and the rich young man. He argues the world demands all, while God gives freely, urging self denial and faithful service to gain heavenly rewards. The sermon contrasts earthly wealth with spiritual merit and cites divine sacrifice.
The narrative details a tough but orderly camp period at Camp John Gibbon with heat and exhaustion among troops, strong absence counts on Third Brigade, Thirteenth, and Ninth regiments, and lively incidents including a failed gambling capture, logistics at the camp, and early medical care. Civilian officers and ex-governor's son Hugh Beaver oversee activities, while discipline and camp setup progress amid river valley surroundings and headquarters near the Juniata River.
Alderman Howe sent Eugene Haff and Hilly Wilton to county jail as accomplices in the Johnson robbery at the Oriental club house in Dark ford court. Lander, janitor of the Early Home, allegedly disposed of furniture and Johnson clothing, a mandolin, revolver, whisky, and more. Police hold Haff and Wilton hoping for information on the plunder’s whereabouts.
William Flume of Scranton joined camp on Saturday and dined with officers. Private Bigelow of Company F is assigned to clerical duty at division HQ. Senator McGuinnens of Company G administers a mock athletic challenge, while Captain Stillwell of Company A served as officer of the day and Lt Sample and Lt Benjamin held respective posts. General Goblin commended Major.
Multiple pastors preached at Jackson Street Baptist Penn Avenue Hoplist and other area churches. Rev W G Watkins Rev E L Hulley Rev Joseph T Smith and Rev Edward J Houghton led morning and evening services, with various congregations observing summer schedules. Miss Draper of Sing Sing led the Volunteers tent meetings on Linden street and Rev James McAndrew planned Lake Ariel chapel duties for the summer.
Men and women footwear values slashed with Regular Tan Bal and Tan Bala styles cut to low prices. Men's Regular balancers drop from 35.00 to 4.90 and 2.90, while Misses and Children's tan options fall to 1.90 to 2.60 range. Youth and Boys leather shoes listed at very low prices.
The summer Catholics, visiting the pines, decide to build a church costing $2,000. Architect John A. Duckworth will draw the plans. Rev Father McAndrew and Rev George J. Lucas, D D, of Dunmore are listed in the notices. E M Hei sel advertises chiropody and hairdressing at 330 Lackawanna Avenue.
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