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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1896
Page
8
Advertisements and job orders left at Bann on Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 9 a m to 6 p m.
Reports say the Butler breaker on Belmont Street will be leased and operated by the Ontario and Western likely after a sale to W. W. Waetkins. If opened the colliery will provide many jobs in Carbondale and reconstruction may begin soon. A separate rumor claims the Buffalo mines will shortly lease to the Northwest Coal Company.
The notice lists four weddings already celebrated with two more planned. Agnes Allen Salmon will marry William H. Howells at the Salmon residence on Gilbert Street. Teresa Burns and Thomas J. Moran are set to wed on Tuesday at St John’s Church Honeedalee with a reception at the bride’s parents’ home.
Mise Rowe Howser and George A. Herbert were married yesterday at 9 by Rev. Charles Lee at the First Presbyterian church. A small circle attended the ceremony followed by a wedding breakfast. The couple departed on the o clock train for Washington and other southern points then plan to return in about two weeks. Mr Herbert serves as secretary of the Electric Light Heat and Power company and has been a city councilman.
Evan W. Davis of South Wyoming Street died yesterday after a four week illness. Born in South Wales in 1824, he moved to America and settled in this city, where he lived loyally among friends. A devoted Christian, he belonged to the Welsh Baptist church and later the Berean Baptist church. Survived by a widow and seven children Rachel Sarah Mrs. Morgan Watkins Caroline David John Willem.
Maggie Geary of Forty second street had three young men Quinn Hieging and Deegan arrested for stealing her chickens. They pleaded not guilty and showed alibis proving they were not near the scene on the robbery night. the case was dismissed.
The Carbondale base ball club contemplates running an excursion to Farview. Team management weighs logistical and financial aspects of organizing a special trip for supporters and players.
The article warns that impoverished blood stems from inherited disorders or a weak system, causing agony. It describes terrible complexion foul eruptions and loathsome ulcers as outward signs, noting all major organs are diseased and death may follow.
An advertisement touts Bovinine as a powerful food preparation that builds new flesh tissue and red blood cells. It claims the product strengthens vital centers of the body to dispel poisons naturally and notes endorsement by over 25,000 physicians.
The club notes brighter prospects and higher attendance but finances remain weak after the benefit game. Directors plan an excursion on return to Far View to play two games and boost earnings.
A serious cave in near No. 1 shaft on the South Side yesterday undermines about ten feet of earth and twenty feet of ground cracks. The collapse, near the Delaware and Hudson tracks, endangers nearby land and could damage the rail line as additional falls are reported.
Miss Mamie Griflin of Hallstead visits relatives in the city. Miss Lena Bronson departs for an extended visit with friends in Sidney New York. William Walton of Philadelphia guests at Mrs H D Her ring on Salem avenue. Patrick Brown and Joseph McCann return from a westward trip. Henry Torrence Jr of Tenafly New Jersey leaves as his mother dies in Grand Rapids Michigan.
A group plans to purchase silk hats for tomorrow morning's dress palace event before moving to Buffalo. Lilian Baker and Mrs Frances Daley of Carbondale visit town, likely to regret leaving. Miss Lillian Passmore, also of Carbondale, stays with Mrs J J Miller on Main Street as a guest.
William Brennan Jr of Salem street died at 10 o clock on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was a longtime resident and respected figure, father to several children, with funeral services held at St Thomas church and burial in Catholic cemetery attended by many locals. Pallbearers listed from local communities. The piece notes his family and a large funeral turnout. Also reports on the Mystic Midgets school program at Father Mathew Opera House, praised for performance and to be repeated tonight.
A teachers examination is set for Monday by County Superintendent C I Moxley. The new school board plans to organize Monday evening by electing officers. Dr Dwyer will move into the Leek building for a drug store around June 10. William Paynter of Wandling sails for England mid month and Jonathan Davis of Warren tract plans a visit to England and Wales. Hypnotist Professor Lowe appears at Davis Opera house starting Monday June 14. John Hughes left Forest City for New York and will sail to Wales for an extended visit.
The school board elected President Edward Gibbons Treasurer Jacob Webster and Secretary John Morahan for the coming year. The board adjourned to meet Saturday evening. Miss Maggie Duddy of Plainag visits Avoca friends.
Blakely school pupils stage the military opera Princess Rosebud at Father Mathew Opera house with 100 scholars on the cast. The music is by the Watkins orchestra. Various local visits and notes follow including quotes and social notices.
Louis Wright of Carbondale registered at Tarbell house. Hallstead representatives visited Montrose on Wednesday. Visitors included H D Barnes G F Taylor M Barnes E B Benjamin. C B Brodhead Scranton dealer spent days in town. B F Mills of Dimock buried with Masonic honors. Mrs S T Ash of Binghamton a guest. Conductor T G Watters noted first driving car trip on the line. Attending a festive dinner were President J L Blakeslee C R Blakeslee Asa P Blakeslee Albert P Blakeslee and T G Walters.
A collage of aphorisms by Madame de Stael George Eliot Mrs Humphrey Ward George Sand Jane Austen and others on self knowledge trust appearance and gender dynamics. The remarks explore vanity skepticism and the social gaze through reflective lines about men women love and reputation.
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