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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1896
Page
4
Carbondale readers are asked to leave advertisements orders for job work and items for publication at the establishment of Hannon & Co newsdealers on North Main Street. Office hours are 8 a m to 10 p m for prompt attention.
Mrs. John C. Ulmer of Salem avenue died early yesterday after a two year illness. Age fifty six, born in Lepsice Germany she came to this city young with her parents. She married John Wimer in 1857 and made this city her home. Survived by husband four sisters and four brothers and two daughters. Funeral Monday afternoon from 162 Salem avenue.
An all local production titled Priscilla will be staged in early July by home talent. Ten cast members, five women and five men, with a chorus of about fifty, will rehearse immediately. The cast and participants express enthusiasm and expect a catchy, well rehearsed performance.
Edward Burr nine year old son of Mr and Mrs J J Burr of Parketrven suffered a severe eye burn when a tile cracker exploded near him. Dr Mloether examined the injured eye describing blistering and unclear prognosis at this early stage.
The note lists T. M. and PP. Miller in town for the death of sister Mrs. 2. C. Olmer of Salem avenue Atm. George Lewales visits Mrs. W. W. Read in Olyphant over Sunday. Emmett Sheehan learns of brother Frank’s death in New York once a city resident. J. Lynch and J. F. Brien of Olyphant call on friends in Olyphant midweek. Miss Mary Waterfield attends Serau ton commencement. De Thompson at wedding of Miss Arline Handrick and Dr. George Berlinghof in Wilkes Barre. Mrs. C. F. Rose and son Clarence visiting Uniondale friends. Mr. Rose spends each night with family.
Turning to his duties at the Erie office in the morning William Kenworthy is confined to the house with rheumatism Dr. H C Wheeler went to Windsor on professional business yesterday Mr and Mrs Travis Budd are among the recent new camera to town Miss Mary Meyers of South Main street is visiting friends in Towandre Miss Amy Kinback is entertaining her guests the Misses Minnie and Kathryn Heusler of Honesdale Grace Ralsden and Gussie Atkinson of Haw ly and Elmore Mackworth and Harold Remsen of Buffalo N Y at Sunrise cottage Newton lake Charles Hempstead of Waymart has accepted a position as clerk at the Arlington house on Dundaff street P A Coleman of this city accompanied by his guest L A Burns of Watertown N Y were visitors in Honesdale Thursday
Edward Gilroy visits his parents in St Thomas as the Wayne street congregation says it will hold its annual pleate on July Fourth. Committees are appointed and arrangements made for a successful gathering. Martin Murphy of Salem street recovers steadily from a White Oak mine accident last week. A letter from Rev M F Cawley near St Louis recalls the tragic tornado there two weeks ago. Father Mathew society members meet and mourn the death of Martin Cimmings Jr with resolutions, mourning draped for thirty days.
The Eyworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church will present a social in the lecture room next Monday evening featuring a Keystone duet, Jay Barrett cornet solo, Walter Williams recitation, and more with a six act program. Admission is ten cents with ice cream and cake served.
The present commencement on June 19 to 23 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Institution’s founding. Officials plan celebrations to honor the semi centennial and ensure a fitting observance.
The article lists speakers for campus events during commencement week. President Harris will deliver the historical address at the Baptist church on Sunday morning, Rev. E H Johnson will preach that evening, and William R Harper of the University of Chicago will pronounce the literary oration. Milton Evans and Charles J Wolfe are also named for alumni duties. Kerr B Tupper and H L Wayland will speak at other ceremonies, with Miss Lucian Meade Priest addressing alumnae. Music is led by Dr Aviragnet. The college graduating class size and Institute School of Music graduates are noted.
Mamie Olyphant Collier six years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Collier of Valley Nonuoy, was killed instantly at 1 pm yesterday while crossing grade tracks on the way to school. Her death followed a wheel passing over her after two companions escaped. Funeral set for Sunday at 3 pm from home. services and Children’s Day events noted in local churches with Rev Rogers Israel to preach. Other local notes include visits from Miss B Healey and Miss Mamie O Malley returning from Brooklyn and Washington.
A short note describes Miss Mary Carbine enjoying a delightful afternoon with several small friends at her home on Second Street yesterday afternoon, and reports her rapid recovery from recent injuries.
In Clifford Welsh settlement events fill the week with religious and social gatherings. Rev David Evans preached Thursday evening. Mrs Eli Carpenter hosts a Ladies Aid picnic. ice cream festival at James Bigelow’s fundraiser for the Methodist organ fund.
Mrs. George Williams visited her sister Mrs. George Alger at Summit Lake this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Riker and son Earl from East Lemon called on friends and relatives. Miss Sue Kiser visited cousin Miss Bessie Fmory. Mrs. Asa Philo and son Harry stayed with her daughter May at Sterling Wayne County. John Doughtery of Scranton spent Sunday with Mrs. R. Kimple. Miss Jennie Taylor of Green Grove called on friends. John Taylor of Lycoming County visited relatives after twenty one years.
Mrs Daniel Staples and daughter Emma Dale of Kane returned home Tuesday after visiting Mr and Mrs F B Garner for a week. Miss Blanche Allen visits friends in Windsor New York. Harry Eshleman dislocated his shoulder in a fall. Miss Bessie Dale of Minnesota visits her uncle L Bortree. Mr and Mrs W F Clements left for unspecified plans.
The marriage of Miss Adella Caswell daughter of Frank Caswell of North Main to Thomas Wayless a popular Hyde Park young man was solemnized by Rev F A King at the parsonage Thursday afternoon. After the ceremony the couple received congratulations and a fine repast followed.
Visits and social calls span Wyoming to Avoca with Mrs Isaac Howell and Mrs Thomas Chesworth stopping in Nanticoke and Green Ridge. Card notices announce the June 24 wedding of Annie Harrington to John J. Courtney at St Marys Avoca. The Scranton Tribune offers a McKinley portrait to daily readers, urging early subscription orders.
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