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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1896

Page

7

Boy Rescued From Street by Ford Fender

A 3 year old boy named McDonald was rescued by a fender from a Taylor car at 40 o'clock yesterday morning near Williams hotel after he wandered onto the track. The child was uninjured but cried after the ride, highlighting the car fender’s effectiveness. Other town notes mention a fire at Mount Pleasant air shaft, a railroad excursion, and local social visits.

Fender Taylor McDonald Williams the Tribune Mount Pleasant Columbias West Side Franklin Company Franklin Columbia

Two Local Weddings Planned This Evening and Noon

Professor James R Hughes and Miss Hattie M Smith of No 14 School will wed at 8 30 PM at Miss Smiths home on Tenth Street. A bridal trip will follow for several weeks. Miss Emma C Hower and John J F York will marry at noon today at Miss Howers parents home on Price Street with Rev J Bweet officiating.

James R. Hughes Hattie M. Smith No 14 Miss Smith Tenth Street Emma C. Hower John J. F. York Miss Hower Frice Street B. Bweet Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Price Street

Mrs Powell Dies After Epileptic Stroke In City Home

Mrs James Powell aged 65 died at 1 am at her home 1931 Price street from an epileptic stroke suffered an hour earlier. A Welsh-born long-time West Side resident, she will be buried tomorrow at 2 pm in Washburn street cemetery.

James Pwell Price Street Powell Wales Washburn Street

Aged Man Returns Home After Anxiety Over Absence

David John Walters, who left home Saturday causing unease among friends, returned yesterday. He said he had been to Peckville and was not worse for the trip. His home remains in Decker's Court.

David John Walters Peckville Decker

Local items note funerals, visits, and arrests in town

The Dodge and Archbald mines closed for repairs. Carbondale residents James B. Lessing and daughter visit. Miss Bessie Thomas convalesces on Washburn street. Funeral notices for Louis Heckman and Matthew Moran with interment at Washburn street cemetery. Mrs Selden M. Foster departs for Lake Winola. Several residents travel to New York and Wales. A protest over paving on West Market Street prompts a petition to city council. Arrests for disorderly conduct and assault occur. fines imposed. School outings at Holy Rosary parochial schools and a baseball game between Holy Rosary and Dunmore. New baby for Mr and Mrs Frank Devers. Various visits and illnesses noted among locals. Hood’s Pills and Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted in advertisement.

W. 8. Jones Gwalla James FB. Lewis Kingston Willie North Bromley Avenue Washburn Street Davis John J. Davis Fourth Ward West Side Binghamton A. B. Eynon North Hyde Park Avenue Lake Winola Anna O'Hara Wilkes-Barre John Burke North Garfield Avenue Ruth Lawrence Wilkes- Barre St. Drenden Lake Ariel First Welsh Baptist Church L. J. Richards M. J. Lloyd Dodge Jennie Griffiths Dalton Matthew Moran Jackson Street Helen Thayer South Main Avenue West Stdres New York Wales Mia Joseph Reynolds D. O. Lewis West Market Street McNamara's Hall Wiliam Hactiah Joe Bactish Charles Wisakofsky John Berris cGorge Rebulls Alderman Roberts Sarah Frye Breaker Street Frank Smith Smith Joseph Gilbert Ross Avenue David P. Jones Wayne Avenue W. F. Davies Welsh Baptist Church Nellie Hurlbut Church Avenue Manafield Bessie Lottie Birtley North Main Avenue Wyoming William Hadsel Fenner & Chappel's Holy Rosary Pariah the Grove Dickson City Grove Altar Boys Holy Rosary Dunmore Sullivan Devine Lavigan Ryan Frank Devers Robert Avenue McCormick Mary Street May Coleman Honesdale Maggie Brennan Glen Summit Mary McDonald Maury Street North End

West Side Florist and Photo Studio Classified

Florist Harriet J. Davis offers cut flowers and funeral designs at 101 South Main Avenue. Starner's Photo Parlora advertises cabinet photos at 11 and 103 South Main Avenue. J C King buys second hand furniture, stores, tools at 104 and 103 Jackson Street.

South Main Avenue Harriet J. Davis Starner South Malin Avenue J. C. King Jackson Street

Ward Officials Laud Wise Use of Ward Funds

Councilman T J Coyne of the Twentieth ward and colleague Thomas McGrail receive commendation for prudent ward expenditures. A favored improvement is a pipe drain under Cedar avenue at the Meadow Rock breaker trestle foot of Breck street, with workers excavating and terra cotta pipes ready to lay.

T. J. Coyne Thomas McGrail Cedar Avenue Meadow Rock Breck Street

Discord in Polish congregation over parish finances

In the Polish congregation discord regrows as men claim pastor Rev Father Rust mishandles parish finances. They met at Michaelowski's hall on Pittston avenue and warned of trouble if not recognized, threatening possible secession but taking no definite steps yet.

Dove of Peace Michaelowski Pittston Avenue Father Rust

Excursions by Saengerrunde and Cedar Avenue Church

The Saengerrunde trip to Farview and the Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal group trip to Mountain Park were both successful with no accidents. Miss Lena Hahn's funeral was held at Birch Street home with services at Hickory Street Presbyterian and burial at Pittston Avenue cemetery.

Farview Cedar Avenue Pittston Avenue Twentieth Ward Terppe Eleventh Ward Wandling

Weddings and public notices amid town events at East Stroudsburg

Miss Grace Powell headed to East Stroudsburg Normal school commencement while Miss Lizgle Hughes wed Anthony T Irwin at St Mary's church. Miss Gussie Pinkney and Miss May Horan feature local milestones as water concerns rise with warmer days. A bicycle crash and a wrecked wagon prompt safety notes as Prof N T Houser heads to Bloomsburg for philosophy exams. Epworth league held a debate favoring Dunmore.

Grace Powell East Stroudsburg Normal School Maria Webber Gullenu Butler Street Carbondale Gussie Pinkney Milwaukee Wis Willum Rees Binghamton N. Y May Horan Chestnut Street St. Mary's Church Lizgle Hughes John Hughes Anthony T. Irwin M. B. Donlan Misa Maggie Cooney Thomas McAndrew Providence Isle Misa Rierdon Min Apple Street Father McDonald New York Misa Lydia Murray BP. H. Haggerty Ben Thayer Lee Wovon Grove Street Blakely and Grove Snay N. T. Houser Bloomsburg Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church Dunmore Kate Hill Joseph Davis Laurel Hill Park

Local residents visit relatives and travel notices

Green Ridge residents and visitors are listed including Mrs Parker visiting Connecticut and Mrs Roberts planning an eastern state trip. Perry Gorton returns to Bingh amton from Delaware Street. David Sears ships to Harrisburg for a Traction office post. Several others plan fishing trips or visits with friends and relatives in Ashley and Wilson.

Mrs. Parker Capuuse Avenue Connecticut Perry Gorton Rockwell Delaware Street Binghamton N. Y David Sears Scranton Traction Company Harrisburg Roberts Capouse Avenue Misa Sisie Suydani Ashley, Co P. Jones Haydn Evans James Atherton

Markets and Stocks Face Mixed Opening After Rumor Denials

New York trading opens with a sharp rise on rumor relief about Cuban affairs and London quotes for American securities. Sugar leads activity with 90,000 shares while overall market weakens from a late-session high, with declines in General Electric and tobacco and heavy liquidation in thin specialties.

New York London Stock Exchange Iinsiders General Electric Manhattan Tone S1. Paul Louisville Nashville WILLIAM LINN ALLEN _& CO A. P. Oealock

Leader's Department Store Bargain Banner Offers Deep Discounts

The advertisement touts massive markdowns on summer fabrics and apparel from a major supplier. It highlights all wool crepon fabrics, silk and wool dresses, printed silks, trimmed mil linery, ladies shirt waists and skirts, kid gloves, men's shirts and hose, gingham, and batiste lawns. The copy stresses prices at a fraction of value and urges inspection of stock.

Exmetly Ge

Philadelphia and Chicago Provision and Market Notes

The Philadelphia Provision Market shows steady demand with varied prices for beef, pork, lard, and cheese including city smoked beef hams at 16.24 and pork family around 10.25 to 10.50. At Union Stock Yards on June 23 cattle receipts reach 2,500 with firm prices for steers and calves. sheep around 204 for inferior to choice and lambs at 6.10. Cattle and hog receipts and price ranges reflect a steady market across the day.

Eat Ing. Am Tobacco Co Am Sugar Ref. Co Chicago Gas Chie N. Ww Tauc.c St. Keaha Mil St. P R. IL Pac Wiyeran C Dol Hud Gen. Electric Nate Loule Nash Gon M. K Read Vetwe Southern R. W Southern R. RK Tenn, C. & Tron Union Pacific Eenenre O Ta U. S Board OF Trade S.c Chicago Philadelphia Ziol c Union Stock Yards

Buffalo Cattle and Sheep Receipts Reported for June

Buffalo North Carolina cattle receipts show 29 head with market opening quiet and closing easy. Prices range from 4.45 to 7.15 for various grades, hogs steady with Yorkers around 1.70 to 3.75, sheep and lambs receipts 20 head with steady market and light lambs at 5. The Oil Market note from Ow City Pennsylvania lists option oil at 11 44 and credit balances at 1.15.

Buffalo N. C Gole OW City

Home excursion to Binghamton ends with wedding

About fifteen hundred people joined the Home for the Friendless outing to Binghamton crossing Ross Park and enjoying a day in the Parlor City. The Lawrence band led the group and two sections reached the city without incident. Jane Kelly and Lou Huntington wed in Binghamton after long devotion.

Binghamton Parlor Ross Park Lawrence Misa Jane Kelly Price Street West Side Lou Huntington Central City

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