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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1896
Page
8
A brief note from Carbondale mentions advertising and job work at Hannon & Co Newsleaders with prompt attention and office hours. The writer mocks a rival claim of superior play, suggesting Honesdale must improve before challenging local baseball teams.
A Columbia Hose Company horse bolted while carting on Church Street near St. Rose church. Driver King leaped but was dragged 100 yards, the wagon wrecked O Connell’s fence, and King resigned after the fourth incident in a short span.
A rider on a bicycle sped around Salem avenue and Dundalf street causing near misses and a collision with a team of horses. The rider was thrown but escaped with bruises and minor injuries, while the horse team shied, underscoring ongoing danger from fast cornering.
Professor Gregory, at the request of the baseball association, has consented to manage a benefit entertainment for the club to be held soon. His reputation for handling such affairs suggests likely success.
The Honesdale Independent lauds local players in a recent article, praising their skill and comparing them favorably with national league teams. The piece highlights strong performance and aspirational competition levels.
Fragmentary notice urges readers to come early and choose items. It hints at a goods sale and limited availability with emphasis on prompt action. Details such as dates or locations are unreadable in the text. The readable portion concentrates on early arrival and selection.
The first number of the X Ray, a new weekly paper by W. D. Frank, appeared Saturday and was favorably received. It will focus on home news and is expected to be up-to-date in every detail.
The college will hold its commencement on July 24 at the Grand Opera House. It marks the first class to graduate from Wood's College with Hon. Thomas J. L. James of New York City delivering the address.
Cards issued by Mr and Mrs Charles P Hallock for their daughter May Einore to Walter Munean Frank. The ceremony at Herean Baptist church at 746 oclock on Wednesday in July. Reception at No 22 Celbert street. Mrs John Scurry to break ground for new residence on Wyoming street today. Alderman Jones in Cliford Saturday for funeral of David Richards. Mrs John Moore of New York guest of Mrs John Lynch. Vocophone band to be featured in July 4th parade, practicing now. Delaware and Hudson collieries to begin half time today. dam work near No to meet summer needs. Mr and Mrs C E Spencer return from Ypsland Michigan. Mr Hugh Gilgallon ill at home. A week from next Wednesday Kelsey D Purdy to wed Ruth Heft at her parents in Caverton at noon. Ludwig Brauer Jr resigned from P Mang on South Main Street. Mrs C H Wheeler returned from visit to East Orange and Jersey City. Rev D A Rocco leaves for Pittston for a week. Miss Margaret Campbell appointed operator at the telephone exchange. J B McTighe at Carlisle for Dickinson Law commencement. Mrs Henry Searles returns to Paterson after visit with Mrs George Lewshy of Irish attert. Miss Margaret Gruslin of Hatlstead visiting city.
A southbound Peckville car derailed near the city line, crashing through a fence into a house owned by David Bevan after speeds caused the accident. One passenger was injured while all were shaken. Eagle Hare company No 1 announces its annual picnic and clam bake at Father Mathew grove on June 20.
Extensive plans are being made for the class of 4 graduation on June 16 at Priceburg public schools. Miss Cora M. Griffin will train and drill the scholars for the entertainments. Visitors from Hallstead Avenue, Scranton, report a pleasant weekend. Large crowds attended Polish church open air services yesterday.
Mr and Mrs E Foote spent a few days with their son in Wilkes-Barre this week. Mrs E Drake received a telegram Friday announcing the death of her father J Safford of Nicholson. Constable William Davis remains busy with official duties. N P Clauvon left Wednesday to drive home in Wayne County. Miss Lillian Race of Scranton visited friends Thursday. A quiet wedding occurred at Mrs Bynons home Wednesday evening between Mr Keaney and Mrs Mary Owens. The couple departed Thursday for a trip to New York.
Justice Beekman grants an absolute divorce to Maud Lascelles from Sidney Lascelles alias Lord Beresford. The socialite swindler, famed for wealth and charm, abused trust, forged drafts, was extradited from New York, jailed six years, but escaped to Americus before recapture.
Mrs. Frank Bartholomae, wife of a Chicago brewer, sailed for England on May 28. Emilie Mueller, a Naegell's hotel chambermaid, found jewelry worth $6,000 hidden under a bed skirt. Manager Schaefelt sent a cable to alert the ship. Bartholomae ordered a $200 reward to the maid for honesty.
The North Dakota supreme court rules an attorney cannot be fined for defaming a judge if the language is not spoken in court or in the judge’s presence. Herbert Root of Barnes county had been disbarred and fined $100 for contempt after attacking Judge Roge. The court finds the lower case irregular and annuls the disbarment and fine.
Isaac Lewis of Sabina Ohio longtime Clinton County resident and Sabina Bank president for 20 years testifies to Hood's Sarsaparilla. He says it purifies blood and aids nerve mental bodily and digestive strength and has benefited him during years of pain.
Chauncey I Filley asserts McKinley's nomination on the first ballot is impossible and predicts more than one ballot will be needed. He claims eastern allies will fund efforts to sway delegates to block a quick McKinley win. Judge A C Thompson disputes the claim, citing 506 pledged delegates. Contests loom over 166 delegates. A separate incident reports a thief entering a college alumnae room during a reunion, but fled before stealing anything.
A Sioux City merchant proposed stamping Guatemalan silver dollars as $1 tokens with his name and a $5 purchase bonus, hoping to boost sales and publicity. The plan raised questions about mutilation and circulation of currency, and authorities defer to the attorney general for guidance, with a decision anticipated in weeks.
In Mapleton Iowa C T Whiting a local banker has a 40 foot well on his farm east of town producing white sand and gravel from which a chemist has confirmed pure gold particles. Local miners say indications point to placer gold on the Whiting farm in paying quantities.
In New York Judge Williams notes the husband is household head but the wife governs home affairs within her sphere. A dispute over a French governess and separations led to a ruling that neither party proved a clear case, affirming the lower court. The decision preserves the wife’s right to manage housekeeping.
Excitement erupted at a cottage near Vasear concge where a Vassar graduate was a guest. At midnight last night shrieks and a dinner bell rang, startling residents in the Pines area of Poughkeepzle as police investigated the disturbance.
A testimonial endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. The speaker, Mus L A Penuam of Waynesboro Pennsylvania, claims six years of internal weaknesses improved after trying four physicians and then Pinkham's remedy. The passage portrays women seeking self reliance in medical care.
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