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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1896
Page
8
Daniel Kidney longtime Wilkes-Barre resident on Oregon Street died Monday at age 78 years 6 months from general debility. He is survived by five sons and two daughters. Kidney was a skilled gardener and pursued that trade in the city for about fifty years.
W I Watkins of Plymouth withdraws from the county treasurer contest urging Welsh voters to back Morgan B Williams for congress to advance his interests and secure the nomination.
Rev Paul Rowoldt of Chicago was elected pastor of Kripplein Christi church in this city. He is described as bright and energetic and will succeed Rev Conrad Kuehn next month.
Macknight Taylor of Plymouth township received serious injuries when a timber segment fell on him at No 4 colliery yesterday.
The Towanda jewelry store of M C Wells was burglarized Saturday morning, with about $1000 worth of jewelry stolen. A mad dog lockup noted, and guests from Hartford and Holyoke attend Miller Reynolds wedding in town. Renaissance era club attendees include P B Ridsdale E A Niven W S Jones and others at Buffalo convention.
The item lists bicycle races at Nichols, five prizes, and a sequence of local social updates. It notes deaths, visits, graduations, and political candidacy: Miss Nellie Morris visits Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Miss Nellie Allen returns from Mansfield. Mrs J G Keeler visits Walusing. Thomas E Myer, Republican candidate for the legislature, is active in town and well regarded. multiple residents travel to Scranton Towanda and Wyoming County.
Announcement urging customers to visit early to view all leading makes and choose items. Emphasizes first-come selections and a broad range of goods available.
The Epworth league plans an ice cream and strawberry social on the parsonage lawn this week Friday evening. Miss Mabel Shoemaker of Waverly New York visited relatives in the area last week as fine strawberries sold for seven cents a quart locally.
A Los Gatos paper profiles Clarence Wilson’s eight acre apricot ranch begun by the owner seeking improved health or finances. It recalls Wilson’s early clerical and printing work in Scranton and notes his numerous local friends wishing him success.
Classified items and job work orders left at the office on Sixth Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 9 am to 10 pm daily.
The amateur cast for the opera Priscilla is complete after last night’s rehearsal at the Cycle club. Performances are planned for the near future with Miles Standish A R Jones John Alden F P Coates Jr William Bradford W Leonard Squanto C P OConnor Hatebad Higgins E Joseph Birs Priscilla Grace Vannan Resignation Howard Foster Barbara Jean Widman Faith Eunice Bryson Prudence Nellie Gallagher in key roles.
Garrett Dalton, an elderly resident of Upper Canaan Street, was badly beaten Monday evening at Simpson. Dalton reports he was assaulted by a young man named Lynady who cut him several times with a knife. He arrived in the city with facial wounds including a gash under the eye, a cut lip, and a badly injured nose. Dr. J. B. Niles treated the injuries.
Contractor Kiersted of Scranton has nearly completed the brick work for Krantz’s Carbondale brewery addition. Interior work remains substantial but progress is steady under Kiersted’s supervision. Once finished with machinery in place, Krantz expects one of the state’s most complete breweries.
Petition to the city council shows residents on South Church Street aim to widen and open the roadway. The planned widening will provide a fine entrance to St Roses's cemetery and enhance road usefulness for general purposes.
The Kross Kountry Klub plans a picnic at Farview Saturday with their lady friends. Mr and Mrs R Hughes report their daughter Mrs Mattie Hughes Brown arrived safely from New York aboard the steamer La Touraine after a seven day voyage. Edward L Bailey of Franklin Forks spent Sunday with his brother Dr D L Bailey. Miss Lizale Davis returns from Hyde Park visits. Miss Annie Mulraney returns from Norwich NY visit. Mrs H A Purple and son Edward return from Crystal Lake. Mrs Sarah E Fowler will travel to Scranton and Everett MA to visit friends. Mr and Mrs A C Lown guests of Mr and Mrs G Davenport. Mr and Mrs P E Gumner and Miss Edith Bailey visit Lake Ariel. Jennie Tuthill and William Walker wed at the bride’s parents in Peckville. Miss Mary E Fox of Wilkes Barre visits town as Kelsey D Purdy and spouse return from their wedding trip. J Russell Jones and Albert Crane visit Lake Ariel with Port Jervis excursionists. Miss Edith Kase and Bessie Brownell visit grandmother Mrs John Courtright. Florence Hamden visits Waverly NY. Mamie Kyte visits town for Scurry-
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for sour stomach waterbrush burning pain and dyspepsia. It claims to purify blood tone the stomach and digestive organs invigorate the liver improve appetite and promote restful sleep. A testimonial notes long-lasting relief after twelve years of suffering.
Bell wedding planned for this evening at the Methodist Episcopal church with guest Miss Flora Harrison of Washington street. Mrs. Luby departed to join her husband in Hornellsville New York. John Moon, head of the city gas plant, stays home on Belmont street. John Durkin of Scranton visited old friends in the city yesterday. Mrs. Mary Forbes hosted a farewell for Martin McQuaid star left fielder of Carbondale Bas e Ball team. Gordon Dimock greeted friends in Jermyn. Mrs Edward Nolan and sons Edward and William of Pittston visited Mia Patrick Purcell of Pike street returned home yesterday.
The St. Aloysius society marked its twelfth anniversary at O’Malley’s Opera House with a grand display of flowers and bunting. President E J Reifley opened the event and Rev J J McCabe urged duty to the temperance cause. Medals awarded to Reiley Beamish and Connor honored labors to recruit members.
Annabelle Taylor of Nicholson returned home Monday after visiting here. Harry Gardner attended a musicale by Miss Vida Johnson in Nicholson Tuesday. Mrs. Samuel Wrigley and daughters Louisa and Mildred left after two weeks with Mrs. Henry Newcomb. Fred Foster and bride have returned from their wedding tour. Sabra Seamans left for Avoca and Moscow. Joseph Wilson, four years in California, came home Friday for a few weeks with his mother Mrs. C. B. Wilson. Ladies circle skips July Fourth meeting and holds July 11. Miss Hattie Wall of Falls visits her aunt Mrs. A. B. Hought on Maple Street.
The Emblem Division Bons of Temperance plan a joint excursion to Lake Ariel on August 28 in connection with the Arch bald branch. William Powell of Taylor Street is recovering from rheumatism. The Taylor Cornet Band will give an open air concert at the bandstand tomorrow evening with a program including marches polkas overtures and national tunes. The clerks and butchers baseball game, postponed for a few days to aid pitchers in learning curves, did not occur as scheduled. Mr and Mrs John Neally visited relatives in Peckville on Sunday.
Alex Lelppo a Jewish merchant on North Malin avenue has twice blocked the sidewalk before his store. Authorities are urged to address the matter. Miss Aliee Lloyd of Olyphant stayed with Mrs. D L Owens yesterday. Morlie Hawk and Berten Filey attended a surprise party for Miss Jennie Williams in Peckville last night. The Priceburg Cornet band plans a parade in Father Mathewgrove on July 4 with most arrangements set. Miss Lily Palmer of Carman Street has returned a Mansfield State Normal School graduate.
The ad claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound quickly relieves irregularities and painful menstruation, womb troubles, flooding, and nervous debility. It asserts relief of bearing down pain, backache, and offers benefits for kidney complaints in either sex.
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