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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
8
Readers are urged to place orders for job work and publication at Hannon & Co newsdealers North Main Street. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m with prompt attention.
F E White's lodging house on river street housed a stranger who claimed factory work at Hendrick Manufacturing. The man moved in, behaved oddly, and vanished after White discovered a missing vest and a valuable watch. Police launched a vigorous search for the man.
The lovers of base ball will see a national game Friday when the Alumni tear of the eltvy Wil meet Scranton amateur team at Alumni park. Scranton team is famed for Larry Ketrick's Tiyaluans and strong play. Indians lineup includes Hetler catcher McDonald pitcher Smoith first base Witte second base Murphy third base Jones shortstop Reese center Evatie left Morris right Mela infielders.
In Belmont Street paving, work will begin after delays. Parke & Co. reports contract terms, with Tracthon Co. manager Wright arranging early commencement. Stones and brick work are prepared and crews aim to finish within two weeks.
Project on the river bed le Al List Deen begins with a new approach. The work will present a different pattern from prior efforts and crews expect a short pause as the section from Wighth Avenue to the High works is dissolved.
Numerous residents and visitors are noted in town, with several heading to vacations or returning from trips. Amelia Penekert visits Tretid in Chiew and Sarah bewhs of Handley, Weet Virgini calls on Mrs WoW, Dime Golo Manpite and Mus TL AL Well visit Fries in their former home Phawley. Mrs Bo Mihi and two weeks of visiting at Nineveh have returned. Miss Phetele RIS Tins comes back from Vauntlon Dydd Abs Mleaker in Lincoln avenue. Ocean Crove trip plans and Grace Thompson with daughter at Mrs. A. Buat ti’s home noted. Minnie Bowen of Pascoe, Scurry & Coeseture departs for vacation. G. S. Wilcox and Mrs. Purple host on Parke street. Flora Harrison of Washington Sliver leaves for weeks with Minnie Kyte at Wy nineek ground. Mrs HORO Lathrope and Mrs Israel Crane with families and Ailes Mary Ridgeway of Washington DOC depart for Preston Park for a week. Aire. Thomas O'Connell has returned.
Residents host relatives and friends from Scranton Wilkes Barre Pittston New York Oneonta Brooklyn Mayfield and Binghamton. Visitors include Misses Nellie Ford Lizzie Mooney Lizzie Merrick and Lizzie Epland and Mrs Murphy Burke Gilhool Rafferty and others with stays at several local homes on Dundaff Belmont Belmont and Salem avenues.
Major Everett Warren and Charles P. O Malley of Scranton advised Hillside Coal and Iron Company interests. A meeting in the Opera house established a relief group with Henjamin Maxey as president, W. L. Peterson secretary, and James White treasurer, appointing collectors to solicit funds.
The funeral for the late Mrs Mary Crier, who died Monday, was held yesterday afternoon from her son in law's home with services at the Congregational church conducted by Rev Ivor Thomas. Interment took place at the Presbyterian cemetery. The town also notes political candidacy and local social events.
Mrs Jeesie Hayes of Rhodes Inland hosts a guest with Mrs Frank P Stiphens. Epworth League ladies host an ice cream social on Mra Mary Werkeiser lawn. Women’s Christian Temperance unit begins Miss Willard book reading with Maude Pratt delivering. Patrick Hughes moves his family to Shanton to run a stone yard. Charles Bacon of Tankharnock visits town Wednesday. The local nine defeats Binghamton Young Men’s Christian Association on their home field. Score favors Binghamton.
An advertisement claims Bwayne's Ointment cures all skin diseases without internal medicine. It promises to heal tetter eczemata and facial eruptions, leaving skin clear and healthy, asserting superior curative powers over other remedies and urging readers to ask for the ointment.
Olyphant reports the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association base ball team from Scranton will face the Browns this afternoon. Also, Lewis Bloehberger will run in a four race at Crystal Lake and the McKinley club plans a meeting in Blakely tomorrow evening. Various local residents and events fill the notices from Lackawanna to Blakely.
Mr and Mrs James G Nicholson of Second street announce the coming marriage of Emma Soby to Edward E Nicholson formerly of this place but now of Warwick Michigan. The ceremony will be held in this place on Thursday evening July 0 at 8 oclock. Edith Winter of Blakeslee Monroe county is visiting Witter on Main Street. Mrs FP Friend and two sons traveled to Asbury Park for several weeks. Richard W Gendall of Wilkes Barre visits Rev Praneds Gendall on Main Street. George Pendered was injured by a fall. a contractor laid the new sidewalk with a force of men yesterday.
From his bicycle while riding Sunday, an individual was severely hurt and is rapidly improving. Mrs C D Winter and Misses Minnie Reynolds and Edith Winter spent yesterday at Farview. Terrance Powderly of Scranton visited Jermyn business people yesterday. C D Winter made a Scranton business trip yesterday. Fred Davis of Scranton visits Dr S D Davis on Main Street.
Today execution noted in New York city with Michael Guglielmo against Santoro Bros and Luca Petro lini. Montrose hosts a week of entertainment. full particulars due Saturday. Montrose Base Ball club, Jr. formed with players listed. game against New Milford set for Saturday July 25. Other items mention milk shipments from Newark and residents lodging at local houses, plus a note on a wandering reptile threatening crops.
More than a thousand parishioners from St Thurs attend a Farview trip despite bad Monday weather. They stayed under shelter most of the day yet regarded the excursion as a success with strong turnout and enjoyment. A $10 gold piece coupon was distributed to participants.
Ticket holders prize went to Miss Kate Flaherty and a bedroom suite to Miss Mamie Foote. Mrs Hannah Cavanaugh won a fancy cake. Father Comerford praised the day’s outing. Misses Mame Mangan of Pittston and May Boland of Carbondale visit Mr and Mrs Thomas Nealon on Laurel Street. Mamie and Lizzie Philbin of South Scranton visit local friends.
The soothing syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for teething children. It calms the child and relieves pain, helps wind colic, and treats diarrhea. Sold by druggists everywhere under the name Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup. Twenty five cents a bottle.
The ad lists Stacy Adams and Co. Men s Fine Calf Shoes with regular prices around five dollars, now three dollars. It also advertises Stacy Adams canvass and lace calf shoes at two dollars and fifty cents, hand sewn calf shoes at two dollars and fifty cents, Congress and race calf shoes at two dollars, and Goodyear welt shoes at one dollar sixty nine cents.
A local retailer promotes its broad shoe sale promising the best makes and a full refund if not satisfied. It invites comparison with competitors and asserts a single uniform price for all shoes.
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