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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1896

Page

10

Masonic Workman Hurt. Funeral for William Carson

Eugene Sayres, a machinist living at 421 Chestnut Street, was seriously hurt at Duryea when a derrick chain broke striking his head. The article also notes the death of William Carson and the funeral held on Washburn Street with a large turnout and local ministers officiating. Other items include a court case from Jackson Street and community notices about local clubs, a Welsh church service, and obituaries.

Eugene Sayers Chestnut Street Duryea Eugene Sayres Mr. Sayres William Carson Edward Carson William Washburn Street T. Bell Plymouth Congregational Church D. Jones First Congregational Church Elias Evans William Phillips David E. Hughes Brownton Joseph Agnes Joseph Margaret Phillips Plymouth Church Edward Davis Harry Seymore John Davis David James Griffith Griffiths Robert Davis Daniel Scurry John Scurry Carbondale John R. Davis Edwardsdale Maxey Clifford Llewellyn

Boy Fells Twelve Feet in School Excavation

Lafayette Schroeder son of Mr and Mrs Schroeder of Seventh street was injured yesterday morning after falling twelve feet into an excavation for the new No 16 school building on Chestnut street. He suffered a hip contusion and possible internal injuries, Dr Hall attended the scene amid doubt over his condition. A surprise party honored Miss Maud Saunders on Hampton street Thursday evening. The funeral of Mrs Thomas H Williams of Backstreet was held.

Jackson Street Nicholas Ann Evans John Lafayette Maud Saunders Hampton Street Thomas H. Williams Backstreet Pearle Treverton Lasca Susie Dawson God Pauline Shook Essie Thomas Anna Sherwin Anna Henry Susie Fisher Mae Benedict Pearle Lidstone Painter Seville Mae Birtley iTer SUSIO High School World Rollin Carr Pearle Lidston Wemeads Bertha Sanders The Owl Walter Benedict Joseph Chamberlin Charles Clark Rol In Carr Charles Geary Allison Kinsley Roy Nichol Richard Shepherd Robert Thompson Warren Wireback Misses May Benedict Mary Bryden Rachel Evans Jessie Featenby Vira Griffen Ina Johnson Sadie Jones Pearl Lidstone Olive Munn Bertha Preston Betha Reese Hattie Richards May Seward Betha Simms Lucretia Thomas Easte Thomas Anthony Neary Reagan & Flynn's Market Street Thomas Cooper Marion Street Thomas Ridgway Julius Ogden Theodore Street Mary O'Hara Bridget Mr. Matthews Puritan Church W. G. Watkins North Main Avenue Baptist Church John Stafford F. B. Collins M. M. Collins North Main Avenue Mary A. Clifford Carbondale Thomas Coffey St. Rose Church Robert Elliot Wellen Street Georgianna Clark Church Avenue John Cousin School Street Florence Walker McDonough N. Y Joseph Osterhout York State J. A. Nellis Oak Street Mr. Nellis Mount Carmel Henry Reese William Street Bessie Wilson Wilkes-Barre B. 5. Robinson A. K. Detweller New York

Entertaining Visits and Local Notices Highlight Scranton Scene

Local residents are mentioned visiting relatives in New Jersey and from Bainbridge to Wyoming seminary. A new delivery wagon debuts on Green Ridge, while Rev. A B Chaffee hosts his mother from Jamestown. An oil portrait offer supports Tribune subscriptions and Hood's pills and sarsaparilla are advertised.

Flo Dony Nellie Rude Bainbridge Wyoming Seminary Mr. Grass Marion Street Lillian Jurish Wyoming Avenue New Jersey J. St. Fordham M. R. Kays Sanderson Avenue Lake Ariel T. B. Hughes Green Ridge Market J. M. Howell Green Ridge Street Chamberlain Plymouth Flo Deny Monsey Avenue A. B. Chaffee Asbury Church Jamestown N. J Penn Avenue G. L. Malee

Closing exercises at No 11 school public program

The No 11 school closing program featured a stage decorated with ferns roses and daisies. Prof John E O Malley addressed pupils before a cantata June Voices performed by Miss Julia McGuigan and Miss Jennie Durkin with recitations solos a drama Cinderella and closing song all praised for creditable effort.

No. 11 Ella McTighe John E. O'Malley Julia McGuigan Jennie Durkin Anna McCoy Henry Griffiths Mary Opper Ladie Bailey Cinderella Prof. O'Malley

Polish Congregation Turmoil Eases as Pastor Aust Prepares Harmony

After more than two weeks of unrest in Rev. Richard A. Austs Polish congregation over parish finances, indications show a subsiding dispute. The pastor is expected to restore harmony tomorrow as efforts continue to address trust and accountability concerns. Also advertised: bargain hosiery at MEARS & HAGEN.

Richard A. Aust

Funeral notices and local picnic announcements

The funeral for Mrs. John Frichtel of Cedar Avenue will be held this afternoon with interment at Pittston Avenue Cemetery. Paydays occurred yesterday at Meadow Brook and National collieries of William Connell & Co. Today is payday at the Greenwood collieries. A Central Park picnic is planned for July 20 by the Electric Social Club. The Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid Society will run an excursion to Mountain Park on June 23.

W. S. Jones First Welsh Baptist Church Washburn Street Harry Phillips South Lincoln Avenue F. Powell North End Jermyn John Wheeler Price Street Palmer Williams Bucknell University John T. Williams South Main Avenue West Side Crystal Lake Charles Bertine St. Brenden Lake Ariel Main Avenue Council John Frichtel Cedar Avenue Pittaton Avenue Meadow Brook National Willam Connell & Co Greenwood Collieries Central Park Electric Social Club Ladies' Aid Society Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Mountain Park

No. 25 school exercises and local notices

The closing exercises at No. 25 school featured a lengthy program including recitations, songs, and an audience of graduates listed by name. Community notices report arrests, court actions, baptisms, and upcoming services plus local travel and marriage announcements.

Tobacco Heart I cures life insurance denial by restoring nerves

Engineer Bates credits No-To-Bac with curing his 43 year tobacco habit in ten days. He reports improved heart action, better sleep, appetite, and steady nerves enabling life insurance eligibility. The Sterling Remedy Co. promotes the product with a money back guarantee and free booklet.

Sterling Remedy Co New York Chicago

Loyal Temperance convention and local events in Dunmore

The first annual Loyal Temperance Legion convention will be held Friday June 26 at Boyle's hall with attendance from all county legions. State president C Wesley Burns and county superintendent Mrs Swartz will speak along with music performances. A 3 PM alley ball match at Logan's ball alley features top players with $40 a side stakes. Other items include tennis results, piano gift to Miss Hattie Greaver, visits from Miss Julia Dougherty, hospital entrance exam winner Louis Crist, and A D Spencer fire company headquarters relocation and renovations.

Loyal Temperance Legions Lackawanna County Boyle's Hall Loyal Temperance Legion C. Wesley Burns Philadelphia Swartz Dunmore Burns Dickinson College Carlisle Logan's Ball Alley Exchange Hotel Patrick O'Boyle Patrick Naughton James McDermott Michael Miles Charles Cole Harry Smith Ladies of the Golden Eagle Odd Fellows’ Hall Hattie Greaver Julia Dougherty New York City Walter Skinner Middletown Knight South Blakely Street Louis Crist Dudley Street University of Pennsylvania Hospital A. D. Spencer Fire Company East Drinker Street

City and School Tax Duplicates for 1806 in Hand

City Treasurer C G Boland in Scranton announces the 1806 city and school tax duplicates are ready for collection. A 3 percent penalty applies to unpaid taxes after Sept 1 with a 1 percent monthly addition until paid, with further action by Nov 1, 1806. Office hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Municipal Building N Washington Ave and Mulberry. Oil markets unchanged at 120 with credit balances listed.

Scranton C. G. Boland C, G, Boland Cor N. Washington Avenue Mulberry Street

Market gains buoyed by St Louis GOP victory and London demand

Wall Street closes firm as Republican gold plank adoption at St Louis boosts sentiment and London buyers acquire about 25 000 shares including St Paul and Louisville and Nashville. Trading remains light though commissions foresee higher activity on money settlement with gains chiefly in tobacco and select issues.

New York St. Louis London Lord Balisbury Europe St. Paul Louiseville Nashville Stock Exchange Louisville William Linn Allen & CO A. P. Campbell Spruce Street

New York Wheat and Corn Prices Mixed on Quiet Trading

Grain and livestock markets show dull and firm tones across spots and futures. Wheat futures for June to December hold steady with multiple delivery months while corn and oats display muted gains and softening spot quotes amid light demand.

New York Wate Chicago Merco South America Western Creamery I4alitve State Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Provisions Market Daily Prices Decline Slightly

June 19 Philadelphia provision market shows steady demand with fair buying. Prices listed for smoked beef, cured hams, pork, lard and tallow vary by grade and form across city markets and wholesale tiers, reflecting typical midweek trading conditions.

Philadelphia

Stockton Union Stock Yards Trading Figures

June 1 stock yards report shows 4000 cattle unrested at firm prices for steers and stockers. 2000 hogs sold with market easy to lower. sheep receipts around 000 with market strong and varied by quality. notable prices include calves at 4 dollars per head, cows and bulls around 1250, and lambs near 2760.

Union Stock Yards

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