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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1896
Page
4
Gerson's advertises half price on fine fabrics including taffeta rib and Dresden ribbon in a wide range of colors. The copy emphasizes high quality materials and attractive designs as part of a sale event.
The notice details Abraham Eckert, convicted for the murder of Fohoal Throetae Uittenhenter, scheduled for execution on July 1. A scaffold previously used for Red Nove Mike and others was removed and later prepared for assembly. A death watch is placed to prevent self harm.
David Roat a leading local contractor killed himself yesterday morning by drinking laudanum. Financial difficulties are reported as the cause in this tragedy affecting the community.
Mr and Mrs Robert McMillan hosted a surprise gathering with many employees from No 18 shaft paying tribute to foreman Air McMillan before his departure to his homeland. The party featured a gold headed cane and a bountiful meal as thanks for his service.
A local dealer advertises a large sale of body Brussels carpets with no reserve prices, offering a complete stock at 100 dollars per yard. The notice promises the lowest prices in the trade and urges early selection from leading makes.
Miss Nellie Shields has returned home from Bethlehem where she attended school. Misses Vida Johnson and Grace Crock visited the Electric City yesterday. Children’s Day services will be held at the Presbyterian Buodity and Methodist Episcopal churches. Young People’s Christian Union ladies plan an evening entertainment at the opera house with a short musical program and a drama No Cure No Pay. Proceeds go toward repairing the Universalist church. Mr and Mrs Henri Berlin of New York visit Mrs Llewellyn Shields at George Candy’s home. Mrs O R Beardeley of Oswego, N Y visiting her daughter. Strawberries are now home grown and plentiful.
The establishment at North Main Street invites readers to leave advertisements orders for job work and publication items. Office is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for prompt attention.
Mrs William Barley of Barre Avenue dies after months of illness. She leaves daughters Miss Phoebe Parry and Ann Parry and Mrs Thomann Parry. funeral at Mrs Parry’s home Sunday. Gertrude Moyles dies Thursday evening at Mrs B J Powderly’s home. age near seventeenth. siblings Annie Moyles and Lisa Moyles survive. funeral Sunday afternoon.
Carbondale professionals take on amateurs Hickorliaof sermyn at Jlumini Park this afternoon. Pitcher O Ciua leads Carbondale, while Rufter catches for the team as the clash tests OWhira’s pitching and the bats of both squads in a decisive league tilt.
The Carbondale Bicycle Club faced confusion over sanction for a Fourth of July event. L A WL racing team members questioned prize awards as L A Calahan missed a winning diamond, while judges directed prize distribution to the tandem team claiming rightful control by club officials.
Street crowds gather for a circus day forecast to be busy with performances and temptations. Journalists warn attendees to guard valuables as pickpockets and fakirs drift through the tents, and advise the public to avoid carrying excess cash, noting time is easy to target.
Mrs Watkins of Faoctoryville attended a Ladies' Aid Society gathering at the home of H. Price on Thursday. The event hosted members of the Pres- community circle and featured a plus program.
The Presbyterian church will hold a lawn social in Hutching's park on the evening of June 16. Proceeds go to the personage fund. A basket picnic is planned for July Fourth at Moogie Grove beside the Lackawanna River. Mrs. Janes A. Hand was a caller in Scranton on Thursday. W. T. Manners installed a new fountain in his store.
Martin Cummins Jr a miner in the White Oak tube of the Delaware and Tudson company was killed by a six inch fall at 2 yesterday afternoon. His father Martin Murphy and a cousin were seriously hurt as coal fell and pinned them. They were moving coal when the mass toppled, Cummins died en route to the mouth of the mine, Murphy sustained severe head injuries. Both men were taken to Cemetery street homes. The article mentions a 4 year old son of Martin Cummins. Funeral arrangements for Budward Neary also noted, with services at Thames Church and burial in Catholic cemetery. Police committee considers appointing new police officers. several names listed for Chief and wards. A new two story school building project is planned on Warne Front with improvements and a four-stage hall, inspected by Mrs Mackley and others.
Clark's Green observes Children's Day across Methodist and Baptist churches. Green Cemetery appeal grows with more donated posts and improving grounds. Principal selection at high school reaches deadlock. Carbondale visitor attends local business matters. Electric Star band event draws crowd despite cool weather. Local residents and visitors attend Forelon Mictomary society outing at Wardhurn Direct Presbyterian church. Curative claims favor Hood's Sarsaparilla over others for claimed health benefits.
A noisy camp of Cypedes camps near Alon with women begging door to door and men trading horses, hunting, and avoiding work. Local residents Mr and Mrs Miles Gardner travel to Kimira. Delrew berry farm unused for current shipping. growth reports and town improvements discussed among residents.
An advertisement claims Swayne’s Mintmest stops itching and calms inflammation by cooling and purging, while “Atleurgists” or by nisi for $0 rents, promises fat tumor removal. It mentions Dr. Swayne & hon in Philadelphia and urges nighttime use to prevent bleeding and ulceration.
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