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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
8
Readers are asked to place advertisements and orders for job work at Hannon and Co newsdealers on North Main Street. The shop will process requests promptly during business hours from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Examinations at the high school concluded after two weeks of tests. The graduating class totals 27 with 23 in the regular course and 4 in the advanced. Among the 23 regular graduates are Edith Buckland and many others. advanced students include Margaret Clifford and Sarah Surgart. Commencement is set for Tuesday evening June 23 at the opera house.
Michael Murphy of Greenfield road was severely injured when a young horse owned by his brother reared during a ride attempt by a friend, pinning Murphy beneath its fore feet. The animal slipped and fell, leaving Murphy in a perilous position until rescued.
Notice announces a major sale of Brussels carpets from leading makes. Shoppers are urged to come early to select from a broad range with no reservations.
The report states the athlete's left shoulder was dislocated and he is badly bruised about the body, indicating a serious injury from the event.
The subscription committee reports rapid money flow for the Independence Day event. Promises climbed from three hundred dollars to four hundred twenty. They aim for at least three thousand five hundred. Traction Company offers fifty dollars on condition of twenty five if the total reaches three hundred. The committee remains confident of a successful day.
Carbondale Cycle club favors a July 4 bicycle race in the city if approved by members and sanctioned by the LAW. A holiday meet could draw hundreds and offer $400 to $500 in prizes to attract top Class A riders. Final decision rests at a club meeting.
Miss Olive E Vall daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Vall of Lincoln avenue united in marriage to Louis W Cooper of this city yesterday afternoon The ceremony was at South Canon and the couple returned to this city last evening to a large group of friends They will live on Lincoln avenue for now
William Turner of Tenth Avenue sustained a severe hand injury at the Delaware and Hudson car shops where he works. His hand was caught in a pipe during routine duties, causing a deep laceration between the thumb and index finger.
Mrs. George Haddon of Brooklyn street shows improvement after typhoid fever threat. James King resigns as Columbia drayman driver and returns to Port Jervis. Dr and Mrs G A Place and Mrs Pierce Butler attend district ministerial meeting at Lake Como this week. Miss Julia Gerrity sick at home on Dundaff Street. Miss Gardner visiting her brother B B Gardner of Washing
A string of brief updates from Brandt and Scranton area residents. Mrs Frank Niles returns with Miss Rena Lerch from Wichita and may stay plans depend on Mrs Niles health. Typhoid fear looms over George Ross while ticket agent K B. His ted rests at home. Alderman L J Bunnell guests of son Samuel in Scranton. J J Faux moving to Southern California. Minnie Reynolds visiting Crystal Lake. Mrs Evan Rommelmeyer and two children visiting in Scranton. Rev T F Coffey, Lewis Partridge, Mrs John Kirkwood and Father Judge noted among local visitors. Irene Hyde returns home from Garfield avenue.
Peckville Monday evening the Blakely Central school staged Princess Rosebud under H E Bragen Co, drawing an overflowing audience. Miss Bessie Craig starred as Madam Gruffenough with praise for Albert Chapman as King Graball and the musicians led by Miss Charlotte Lloyd and E J Callender. Blakely high school graduates Mabel Plummer Esther Sitgraves Charlotte Lloyd Mildred Howe Myrtis Peck DeForest Wall earned diplomas. several students completed the full high school course.
John J. Mannig of Scranton registered at the Montrose house. Montrose base ball club opens season Monday against Nicholson. A Scranton visitor and local residents, including Dr. Albert G. Post and Col A L Ewing of Elmira, were seen in Montrose. Henry Wynans Jessup and wife with three children arrive, plan summer at Silver Lake. Wirt Conklin injures a nail scare but improving. Mary Mulford returns from Friendsville visit.
Miss Emily Harding visited her brother Henry Harding of Factoryville on Tuesday. Miss Bessie Wheeler and her friend Miss Margaret Uearnes made a flying trip to the electric city on Tuesday.
Rernes returned to Phillipsburg Pa yesterday as fans celebrate a baseball win over the Tri Tons in an eleven inning contest. The manager called it the best game ever played in Tunkhannock with a 2 to 1 final score after nine innings tied. Locals drove to watch the game and several young ladies joyfully ride bicycles amid recovery from injuries. Mrs. Caroline Cooper of Honesdale visits relatives here.
Mrs. Charles Haug and children visit relatives of Frank Gardner in Scranton. Faculty and students of Keystone Academy plan picnics at Lake Carey and Lake Winoia. June 13 Children’s Day at Methodist church and a baptist sermon for graduates. Married Miss Fancie Stephens and Fred L. Foeter announced for June 1v at the Stephens home. Community visits include Mrs. Amy Mulley Cowell and Miss Leona Bennette among others.
The Jermyn school board met in special session Tuesday and hired E B Govard as principal in room 2 with $90 salary and Miss Angela Bir s in room 4 for $45, Miss Ella Mulholland in room 4 for $40, and Benjamin F Maxey at $40. Several others were engaged but not assigned until July 7.
The corpore and juniors of Honesdale High School crossed hats in a Sik Minfeis clash Wednesday morning with lively class color parades and enthusiastic cheers. Juniors showcased superior pitching by Schoonover as Genin’s squadries trailed 25 to juniors. Community notices follow with relatives visiting, a Grace Church excursion set for June 24, and talk of a local hook and ladder company funded by the Ladies Improvement Association.
Miss Ferris of Scranton hosted Miss Phinney for a Wednesday visit. Chil dren's Day exercises at the Brick church call for Friday practice. Miss Mila Drake and sisters left for West Point for graduation. Lawrence Coliery Kee Fund suit proceeds as David Evans prosecutes A and hearings render judgment for full amount with lawyer James E. Watkins defending.
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