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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1896
Page
4
Carbon-dale readers are reminded that orders for job work and related items left at Annon & Co newsdeniers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are 8 p m to 10 p m.
Evan W. Davis wife, Rev. T E Jepson and Rev Edward Jen king led the funeral service at the Berean Baptist church Saturday at 2 pm. A choir sang gratefully while pallbearers Morgan Thomas Thomas Reese William D Jones Willan Lewis James Williams and Willam Davis stood by. Interment followed at Maplewood cemetery.
The District advances major upgrades at East Side park with sewer lines being laid and a large culm pile steadily reduced. Contractor McDonough oversees removal as a street will cut through the site once the pile is cleared. City readers will be surprised by the unfolding improvements.
A boulevard linking Carbondale with Crystal Lake is under discussion. While not yet certain if built, interest from several prominent men suggests the project could proceed and provide a popular improvement for local roads.
A petition for improvements on South Main Street circulates gaining many signatures from property owners. Some residents oppose the plan and circulate a remonstrance. The project would level a knoll opposite the school and ease the grade. Momentum of the movement draws strong local interest.
The Traction company will run Cara from Forest City to Peckville in a few days with every other car scheduled. Signs will indicate running times to aid patrons and improve service.
Mrs T C Fitzsimmons of Scranton visits city friends while Miss Flo Allen of Forest City stays with Mrs George Benton. Mrs J P Simrell of Scranton visits Mrs J J Boyle. Miss Mary Watt returns from Hoboken visit. John R Shepherd joins Hendrick works. Harry Fisher resigns as boiler foreman, George Hudson succeeds him. Mr and Mrs Wagner leave Crystal Lake for Philadelphia. B A Kelly resigns from Columbia Hose. Tommie O Gara pitches for Sidney N Y team. new pay telephone installed at Hotel Anthracite reading room.
An ad promotes a large sale of body Brussels carpets with stock ready and prices claimed at $100 per yard. It offers no fortune and urges early selection, noting goods are guaranteed to be at least as good as any rival house.
Miss Josephine B Durland daughter of Colonel and Mrs Coe Durland wed Fred B Whitney teller at Honesdale National Bank in Grace church The ceremony featured a decorated interior and a wedding march by Mrs H T Dolmetsch Metzgars orchestra Guests filled the church later they attended an elegant reception at Col Durlands Main street residence After the reception the couple left for Narrowsburg and onward to Binghamton with many out of town guests listed
Ellwood Gardiner returns to Binghamton on Saturday after visiting his father David Gardiner. Dr. Nevins and Mrs. Nevins visit Mr. and Mrs. EB Guy, while Mrs. Cromwell and Mrs. Cromwell of Washington stay at The Rosemont Summer. Margaret Mulford hosts a birthday party for her young friends. Montrose anglers report abundant bass, pickerel, perch, trout and other fish in nearby ponds and lakes. The town celebrates Izaak Walton’s spirit with local anglers including a clergyman. Hon. J. Brewster McCollum and Mrs. McCollum live on Maple street. Mr. and Mrs. Searle McCullum moved to Lake avenue. A window-breaking burglary at Joshua Pettis’s home on High Street alarms residents. Chief George White investigates. Charles R. Sayre returns from Bayou New Jersey on business. Montrose Base Ball Club, led by Norman Stewart, eyes away games after prepping grounds for practice and promising forfeits to challengers. Nora Towery returns to Binghamton after visiting Nellie Carpenter. H. S. Conklin will collect taxes at the court house June 11 12 and 18 19 20 from 1 to 4 P M with a 5 percent discount for timely payment. Attorney J. M. Kelly returns from Susquehanna after several days handling legal duties.
Priceburg merchant Abraham Setppo excavates on his property causing sidewalk obstruction on Upper Malin street. Authorities urged to remove the block at once. Also notes James Twists coats Grove House, and visitors William Smith, Henry Hess, and Richard Bray in Archbald and Bernnton with a mention of new baseball grounds soon ready.
Wilkes Barre reports the county board of farmers institute managers will convene at the county commissioners office on the second Tuesday in June to arrange institute locations for the season. All who seek institutes should attend and present their claims. The board includes local state board of agriculture members and a rep from each county agricultural society, the Pomona stange and county alliances. Engine 425 on the Central railroad stands out as a marvel with air controlled whistles bell sand lever and indicator. The monitor pulled 25 cars to White Haven and then 175 cars to the mountain top, a record for the line.
Anthony Bagher, jailed at the county facility, was caught stealing from a fellow inmate. The warden punished him by moving him to an upper cell and cutting meals. After a three day fast he reconsidered and resumed eating as available.
Jennie Labar arrives in Harrisburg claim of desertion and Dauphin county poor house stay. organizers plan a Methodist Sunday school in Miner's Mills next Sunday at 2 30 in the first ward school house inviting all willing to assist. Alexander's Ninth Regiment band to begin summer concerts at Hanover Park next Wednesday afternoon.
The committee notes top writers Altle Myers Daisy Killam and Thomas Gavin with others praised for best writing. Sarah Mullen leads senior class, George Harris tops A class, Clyde Bell tops AB class. Surveyors report a Willam Harvey barn encroaching nearly twenty feet on Hillside Coal and Iron land. Will Harvey acquired the lot from Delaware and Hudson. deed specifies sixty foot length. Lewis Pizer set to take over the hotel from A. J. Gavin, planning to move family soon. Health board tours outhouses and cellars, most complying with sanitation orders. Open air concert by the Citizen's band postponed to this evening at Mr. Merritt's lawn on Scott and Third streets. Mrs. W. S. Badger and Mrs. Charles Barker visited Scranton. Liberty lodge Knights of Pythias held a special session, followed by social time. Mrs. Rachel Soby and Mrs. Bray attended Evan W. Davie funeral in Carbondale. Nellie Havens slowly recovers from illness. Carbondale Leader notes Thomas O'Gara reference.
A letter from a mother describes her daughter Cora, aged 19, wasted by consumption. She details the daughter's decline and the hopeful claim that Hoods Sarsaparilla restores blood quality and health, reflecting public sentiment in a historic remedy advertisement.
The Sidney New York baseball club offered O Gara $76 per month plus board after being impressed by his play. Tommy remains loyal to the Crackajecks. The Jermyn lodge invites Franklin lodge to special Loyal Knights services in Raptlet church tomorrow. Samuel Warner of Main Street made a business trip to Scranton yesterday.
A gun club has been organized in this place. M. FP. Currier spent Sunday with friends in Hackettstown New Jersey. Daniel Mctuire had a finger smashed while coupling cars Tuesday evening. KR. W. Walker of Scranton visited town on Wednesday. Mrs H FE Robinson died at her Chase avenue home Wednesday morning. Funeral services were at the Presbyterian church Friday at one. Interment at Afton New York. Osborn superintendent of Nicholson schools visited town on Wednesday. Walker of Nicholson has become general manager of the Hungarians here. He is a gifted baritone. EB Swarty, ill since May, is convalescing treated by Dr F D Lamb. Miss Mary Ann Reece of Binghamton visiting Dr Lamb. Fred D Lamb Jr attending grandfather D L Richards funeral at Royal Pennsylvania. E R W Searls of Susquehanna was in town Friday.
Mrs Walter Leonard visits relatives at Park Place while Asa Philo hosts. Ed Dunlap widens Center Street road. Electric Stars debut new suits ahead of a clam bake and picnic at Nicholas Grove on June 11 with music. Children rehearse for June 14 Children’s Day. Methodist Episcopal Church holds quarterly conference today and tomorrow.
The show scheduled for Thursday evening June 18 passes from Moosic Presbyterian church to Diamond's hall on Main street. The programme includes dialogues recitations and both vocal and instrumental music. Tickets cost 25 cents for adults and 16 cents for children.
Advice for engagement and marriage focusing on character choice over wealth. Warns against immoral habits like drinking and tobacco, stresses envisioning a future with children, and suggests practical planning for a married life including home making, wardrobe, and self reliance. Emphasizes thrift, taste, and personal responsibility.
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