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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1896
Page
4
Job work orders and items for publication sent to Hannon and Co. newsdealers on North Main Street will be attended to promptly with the office open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
A foot bridge along the trestle over the Eleventh avenue line was removed by manager Wright of the Traction company. W L Beers of the Mark company objected and the two parties have settled. Wright agreed to rebuild the bridge for pedestrians, restoring convenience to nearby residents.
The Delaware and Hudson workers repair property damaged by old workings. They are stabilizing Mrs. Cooke and Michael Loftus homes on Garden avenue with jacked foundations and new planks to prevent further settling. In one location the foundation wall must be rebuilt due to its tottering condition.
A Danville letter details how Patrick Brown fell ill last Friday and deteriorated over the weekend. He grew weak, attempted to rise, and sustained a forehead cut before dying Monday afternoon. Officials say the explanation is satisfactory and patients are treated properly.
Edward Clark of Scott street died yesterday at 2 PM after five weeks of miner's asthma. He left a wife, four daughters and two sons. Daughters include Miss Ella and Mrs Levi Coon and Mrs Carroll of this city and W J Doulin of Luzerne. Sons William and Edward resided here.
Mr and Mrs Thomas B Vatnan of Badlem avenue visit their daughter Mrs Georgy F Taylor in Salem Maya P J Foster hosts his brother E B Foster of Chicago Tl Miss Grace Moore of Aldenville Pa visits friends in this city Mrs Hunter of Pear street entertains her brother J Stevens of Clifford Pa Alderman Jones was in Scranton yesterday Mrs Timothy McGarry and son William of Terrace street visited in the Electric city this week Mr and Mr Charles Law of Pittsburgh guests at Mrs Woodward on River street
Mrs Clarinda Wilmarth of Aldenville visits brother George Giles on Terrace street. Mrs Carhuff and daughter from Park street stay with Mrs Carhuff’s daughter Mrs R A Bryson in Pittston. Mrs H D Herring of Salem avenue visits friends in Kingston. Mrs G W Reynolds and daughter Minnie visit Scranton this week. Miss Grace Island of Danville visits Miss Belle Vannan on Salem avenue. Miss Stella Brownell of Scranton visits here. E S Histed is confined at home on Church street by illness. Cc E Dix seriously ill at home on Canaan street. Shev B E O Byrne visits St Rose rectory. Miss Gertrude and Grace Elston of Tenth avenue visit friends in Scranton. Misses Anna Cummoe of Aldenville and Lotth Crago of Clinton Wayne county stay with Mr and Mrs S listed on Church street. Dennis Hogan of Fermoy in town yesterday. Mr and Mrs E H Barker and William Peck of Peckville and Mrs H Inch of Waymart guests of Mrs G W Sameon on Canaan street. H C Benvon of Wyoming Street, Hendrick Manufacturing employee, burned in hand and face by hot metal explosion at work.
The Col ler family hosts local youths with games and refreshments at their Old Forge residence. Attendees include Ida Courtright, Mary Robbins, Sadie Richards, and many others. Community plans feature Forest Home cemetery water work and Calvary Baptist Church Children’s Day programs with multiple recitations and songs.
Suspicious reports from Susquehanna county describe a jet black spotted newborn child with lilac to black patches across the left foot and body and intact health. Measles outbreak closes Laurel Hill academy and local schools as 400 cases plague the town. Local officials note rail and civic developments as residents brace for summer events.
Burt Austin was killed instantly in the D L and W yard on Wednesday night. Conductor Thomas Walsh, preparing to start his run, had just moved the caboose. Austin stepped toward what he thought was switch No 14 but the caboose was moved onto his location, he turned, walked forward, and was crushed as the engine and car passed over him. He leaves a wife, a father and mother, two brothers, three sisters, and two children.
The residence of Jesse Valles was found on fire at noon yesterday and the fire department was summoned but extinguished the flames before arrival. Loss reported as small. Ward Denel and family of Little Meadows plan to move to New Milford. Frank Everett of Scranton visited town. A pleasant hop occurred at Lakeside on Wednesday evening.
Urges aid for starving infants highlighting daily deaths from malnutrition not due to parental fault. Emphasizes lack of suitable foods for fragile stomachs and encourages action by promoting a food product that has aided many, offering hope and a call to help.
An advertisement touts Bovinine as a concentrated blend of lean raw beef, prepared by a cold process, to enrich babies milk with rich blood and strength. It claims support from over 25 000 physicians and promises prevention of cholera infantum and bowel troubles.
Whitney notes that a first class organization is preferable and that there was no great display of Old Glory on Flag Day Sunday. He observes the people are intensely patriotic by streaks, reflecting a strong civic sentiment.
Avoca caller Carrie Snyder visited town yesterday. A benefit concert at Dimond's Hall tonight aids Mrs. David Billington, featuring songs recitations and drills. Scranton visitors Mrs. Thomas Gillet and Miss Kate Gillick were in town yesterday. Foulka wed Miss Anna Kiesel at the bride’s home at noon. Clark Brown has left hospital and rests at home after injuries from a runaway team. Moosle Populars plan a game between Olympant Browns and Eurekas this afternoon. Rev J L Santee of the brick M church was here yesterday. I F Botee called in Wilkes-Barre yesterday afternoon.
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