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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1896
Page
8
Notices from Carbondale state advertisements job orders and publication items left at Hannon & Co. newsdealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Establishment operates from 8 a m to 10 p m daily.
John Smith, charged with taking watches from John Hausen and August Gerhardt, has returned to prove innocence. He was briefly arrested after returning but released. He said one watch was in his possession to fetch a sprig, and he traveled via Scranton before returning with Hausen. Authorities withdrew the warrants after the visit to Lackawanna House.
Weston asks for extension of the main sewer through the Delaware and Hudson property. City solicitor Rh. LO says the extension would cost $1,000 for about 6000 feet if done without interfering with or endangering the railroad. Plats will be approved by the company. Council passes resolution to accept terms. work likely to begin soon.
Joseph Peters of Simpson is in the county jail awaiting next term after being charged by John Frederick of Simpson with assault and battery with intent to kill. Frederick shows extensive injuries including black eyes and a four inch forehead gash, and Peters made no effort to prove innocence.
A gravity train jumped the track at Lookout below the city on the D and H line yesterday morning. Several cars were smashed and three more derailed but no lives were lost. Traffic on both roads was suspended briefly and the D and H passenger train was twenty five minutes late.
The Brooklyn Drum corps plans a picnic next week at Murdocks Grove. A gold watch contest between two popular young ladies will be decided at the event. It is under the charge of Thomas King James Nelson William Gaffney and W J Coggins.
Miss Olive Well daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Vail of Lincoln avenue and Lewis W Cooper will be married this afternoon Mrs Sarah Fowler principal of Archbald kindergarten entertained the mothers of the pupils yesterday afternoon Mixx Allen Mead who has conducted the Simpson and Watking kindergarten for the past two years brought the term to a close yesterday morning Miss Mead left for her home in Boston this morning
A local ad announces a large sale of body Brussels carpets with all leading makes. Shoppers are urged to come early and choose from a wide selection.
Garten will open in September while Miss Mead plans a return to taxes. Miss Angis Bira left for Albany. Nicholas Regan is called to Jersey City due to his brother George's illness and impending death. Miss Maggie Campbell begins painting and crayon classes. Cora Eleanor Bell and Walter Gladstone Jenny’s wedding is set for June 24 at First Methodist Episcopal Church with a reception at 40 Washington St. W. W. Callender and Paul Wents visited Scranton. W L Pryor was in town. Mrs Wall of Starrocca GC was a guest of Mrs Breese. Mrs Charles A Bir of New York visits North Church folks. Irene Monk returned home to resume work at Hendrick works after wintering in Scranton. Jennie Mosler visited Albany and returned home. An entertainment at Watt's Hall benefits Alumut Park.
In Tunkhannock and surrounding Bradford County, August camp meeting plans, fruit crops, milk pricing, and local visits fill the week. Officer shifts, school appointments, and community events mark the update as residents await lectures, elections, and summer activities.
Reported incidents include a buggy accident near La Grange causing injuries and detentions, a Kingston minister's sudden death, financial woes of Beaumont merchant N. J. Weber, and beekeeping losses from pesticide spraying. Also noted are marriage licenses for Foster and Stephens, Tritons baseball plans, a Gravell Hill funeral, and a Tritons Nicholson game score of 10 to 8.
Rev W F B Brown began duties as pastor at the First Baptist Church in Jermyn with both morning and evening sermons drawing a large attentive audience. The Rose of Lackawanna Loyal Knights of America lodge members attended, and Brown’s text from John i was cited. The community praises the new pastor as the Brownson Literary Institute plans an evening program. The school term showed strong attendance and gains in all grades, with discussions to split the primary room for better instruction. Street repairs on Main Street were underway, and post office clerk Miss Mattie Knapp plans to leave July 1 with Miss Lizale Collins succeeding her. Clerks push for 6 pm store closings in Jermyn and Mayfield, and a picnic is planned for Crystal Lake by the Primitive Methodist Sunday school. Two ball games are scheduled for Wednesday, plus a special evening teachers’ appointment by the school board. Diphtheria claims Frank Baker, 4, and a diphtheria case is reported at Harry Smith’s home. Mrs. Caroline Maynard falls and is shaken up.
Officers of British American lodge Order Sons of St George were installed last night with Grand Lodge officers Joseph Fidlan and George H. Shires officiating. New officers include George Braid president William Bailey vice president William H. McMillan treasurer J R Budd secretary J C Waters assistant secretary John Alexander trustee Fred Cray. After ceremonies members’ wives and daughters provided refreshments and the gathering featured speeches and songs. Milton’s address on English duty to their adopted country drew special notice.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health booster that purifies and enriches the blood to strengthen nerves and stomach. A testimonial recalls serious illness with grip and heart issues improving after taking Hood's, able to resume housework.
A Brooklyn advertisement extols Lydian E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments tied to factory work. It includes a customer testimonial from Burrana in Brooklyn praising relief from bearing-down pains, whites, nerves, and blues after using the remedy.
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