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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1896
Page
8
Card notes that advertisement orders and items for publication left at Hannon & Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention during open hours from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The annual graduation exercises will be held tomorrow evening at the opera house. The program includes music by the class with helpers, essays and recitations, and a class debate as a feature. The hall is prettily decorated, making the event likely the prettiest in the city.
Ready to proceed with Belmont paving once Traction Company moves tracks from side to center of street. Company agrees to shift promptly, but no action yet. President Hendrick supports the plan. councils may intervene if delays continue.
The 96 students of Wood's Business College prepare a week of events for graduation. The baccalaureate sermon is set for Sunday July 12 at the Methodist church with Rev Dr Place officiating. On July 16 at the opera house Hon Thomas L James will address the class after essays and Mozart orchestra music.
The remains of Edward Clarke were laid to rest Saturday morning at St Rose cemetery after a requiem high mass at St Rose church conducted by Rev Father Griffen. The sermon praised the deceased. pallbearers included Anthony Horan Patrick Kearney Martin Sweeney John Kearney John Collins and Harry Jordan. Visitors from out of town included Mr and Mrs James Cawley Mr and Mrs John Cawley Mr and Mrs William Dontan of Luzerne Mr and Mrs Patrick Duly Misses Kata and Mary Duity of Le Panton.
A large turnout in the cycle rooms backed presenting the comic opera Priseil Is making the production an assured project. The city will feature its best singers in the cast with strong choruses.
Mire Irene Hyde of Afton, currently in kindergarten training with Mrs. Meaker, has returned home. Charles Hall and wife of Elmira New York, who were in the city for Mrs. Annon Hall’s funeral, have returned home. Mrs Henry S Frank will shortly depart for New York City.
An informal notice urges shoppers to arrive early to choose from available items and avoid missing out. it emphasizes no reservations and encourages prompt selection.
The article lists residents leaving for England for four months and accompanying travel to New York and Maine. It notes visiting friends in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, summer returns from Mansfield Normal School, trips to Forest City and Ocean Grove, and visits by Agnes Wash, Cassie McHale, Ella Roo ney, and several other locals to cities including New York, Buffalo, Wilkes-Barre, Binghamton, and Chicago.
A handsome colored portrait of the Republican nominees for president will be included with every copy of Wednesday's twelve-page Tribune. Don’t miss this featured illustration and coverage in the issue.
Rev J C Cannon visits Littenkenny cathedral fund drive. P B Prehony named burgess of Avoca amid petition challenging competence. Carey's field plecon shoot upcoming. St Marys funeral for Mrs Lynott. J Ryan and A F Healey chosen delegates to Port Griffith convention. AL J Dixon opens law office. Nellie Wirth visiting from Brooklyn. Miss Marie Karney returns from JerMyN.
Attendees include Dr. John Harris of Bucknell University and Rev. K. Thom ax of Montrose among others from Bucknell Lewinburg Wyoming Joymyn and Tunkhannock. The W C T A festival and picnic at Academy grove is scheduled for July 4. A colored portrait of Hon. William McKinley will accompany next Wednesday's twelve page Tribune.
The Sunday afternoon program drew a crowded house and the Loyal Crusaders thanked all helpers for a well arranged social. A Popular base pall club picnic Saturday was largely attended. News arrived Saturday afternoon of the death of George Harris at Rawson Pool Farm weeks after. The Morning Glories from Sibley Old Forge challenge any club.
James Colter captained the team with Frank Murray as manager. The funeral of Mrs. George Harris was held at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon from J. & Davis. interment followed at Forest Home. The lawn sociable of the Presbyterian church is set for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings this week.
Mrs Colvin F Peck formerly Pheebe Travis oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Travis of Elmhurst died suddenly Saturday evening aged sixty. Her funeral will be in the Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Rev S C Simpkins with interment at Union cemetery. The funeral arises from a heart pain minutes after sitting with family. The open air concert at the Herrison house by the Olyphant Cornet band drew a large crowd last Friday evening. Master Harvey Brong resumes Tribune carrier duties for the lower route tomorrow. Several local notices and visits follow including relatives in Meshoppen Archbald Stillwater and Mayfield with a social at the Methodist Episcopal church tonight.
A trip leaves Tuesday at 8 14 p m from this Place via Central Railroad of New Jersey to Mountain Park with adult fare 60 cents and 21 cents for children. The outing is organized by the Methodist Episcopal churches of Scranton Moosic Lackawanna and Avoca. Rev Andrew Frydle of Rochester N Y preached at Moosic Presbyterian for the churchs twentieth anniversary. Large crowds attended both services. A copy of next Wednesday Tribune includes a portrait of William McKinley Republican nominee for president.
Francia L. Al vany known as Hungry Joe, once a Bunco King, left Maryland penitentiary after serving seven and a half years for swindling William G. Bansemer of $5,000. He planned to relocate to New York and work as a bookmaker, saying he would follow the races. His appearance showed the toll of prison, with a grayer beard and less vigor.
A June conference in New Orleans between Republicans and Populists approved a shared presidential campaign plan. They will run a fused ticket and establish a Republican daily in New Orleans, maintaining earlier state campaign cooperation despite financial policy differences.
Delegates from the St Louis convention tell McKinley leaders Louisiana can be carried for McKinley. They promise financial aid and projects an 15000 Republican majority in New Orleans and 3000 in the sugar districts of southern Louisiana, while northern Louisiana remains unconquered.
Berlin reports focus on Li Hung Chang and Field Marshal Yamagata in Berlin after Moscow appearances for Nicholas II coronation. Li Hung Chang hosts talks with Foreign Minister Marechall von Eleberstein and considers German warship contracts and Chinese loans, while Yamagata stays largely in the background and travels to Hrusnels.
Connecticut’s delegation to the Chicago National Democratic convention named ex Governor Waller as chairman and chose Lynde Harrison and James Aldis for key committees. They pledged to act as a wait on the financial plank with strong support for the gold standard. A formal notice stated the delegation will remain in Chicago until adjournment and will run an electoral ticket next November.
News from St. Paul reports Pine River government dam has broken about four miles from the dam. Water pours through a 200 foot wide break into Pelican Creek valley toward the Mississippi. Seventeen lakes are full and gates were raised to divert flow. A T Kimball's Pelican Creek hotel buildings were moved from foundations as the flood advances.
Two letters from Chicago women describe relief from chronic gynecological issues through Mrs. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. One signer Lucy E. W. recounts illness and recovery while planning marriage, while another unnamed writer seeks guidance for a nineteen year old with severe menstruation problems.
Local shop invites customers to inspect goods on site and compare before purchasing. Emphasizes no pressure to buy and promises potential savings by examining items firsthand.
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