This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1896
Page
4
Readers are asked to place advertisements orders for job work and publication items at Annon & Co news dealers on North Main Street. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for prompt attention.
Carbondale council approves Clark & Co. bid of twenty thousand dollars for Salem Sixth and Eighth avenue Melan style bridges. Mayor Hendrick's critique of steel versus concrete bridges highlights his inspection tour claims and predicts city impact on workers and local finance.
James Newell is chosen to succeed him as superintendent of the line Joseph Dempsey will head the motive power house Bert Mills departs without replacement in the company after a long service as car despatcher.
Mrs. Lucretia Willard Treat delivered an eloquent lecture at the Methodist Episcopal church titled New Education. A high quality music program by Professor Hessler, Mrs. Leman, and Miss Herring complemented the event as the audience listened attentively.
Local Masons attended a function in Scranton on Monday night. M A Harrisonaire in New York on business. Mixt Mary Gordon of Gordon Avenue confined to her home. Delaware and Hudson officials the offices were valid yesterday. Edward Persie of Olyphant was in the liv yesterday. Rev W L Johnson rector of Wilkher Harr e preached last night in Trinity church. The F F W Nally club will celebrate the anniversary of the martyrdom of Robert Emmet tonight.
Pr Leroy Stephens will preach at the Baptist church this evening. Borough council met with President Smith and members except Berry. The water plant estimate totals 25041.25 dollars and an ordinance to bond was passed for final reading with a special election set for April 21. Council adjourned sine die as the new council was organized with James W. Smith as president and Thomas S. Williams as secretary. The Ladies Aid meet today. Mrs. Sherman and Mrs. Mitton visit Hickory Street residents. Mrs Wise visits town. Mrs Palmer gave a well attended lecture at the Baptist church Monday evening.
Archbald Thomas Maloney 22 died instantly in a rock fall at the Delaware and Hudson mine while drilling his partner John Connor was badly hurt. Thomas Sweeney a former borough resident died Saturday and was buried here Monday. Margaret Healey daughter of Thomas Healey died after a short illness. The 1895 council session closed with most members absent. Tax Collector Philbin presented exoneration list and account details.
A plea highlights thousands of infant deaths daily due to malnutrition. It notes parents cannot find food retained by weak stomachs and urges action now, promising rewarding success as many have achieved with this food product.
An early health preparation called Bovinine claims to concentrate life-sustaining elements of beet juice into a potent additive. A few drops in babies milk allegedly enriches blood, builds flesh and bone, strengthens organs, and prevents cholera infantum and bowel trouble. Over 25000 physicians endorse it.
The council adjourned sine die after overpayment repayment orders. new burgess and officers were sworn in. E A Jones elected president and D J Gilmartin secretary with plans to serve all members. Three treasurer candidates tied at three votes each, next meeting to decide. School board held routine session. A birthday party for Mrs Beck occurred at Main Street home, with Probst’s orchestra providing music. The funeral of Thomas Maloney of Archbald set for St Thomas church at 10 o'clock.
The Forest City report notes visits by N A Walker and wife from Ararat and Lillie Gilchrist with relatives in Lake Como. It mentions a school board meeting, upcoming council swearing in for Arnett Hennett and M J Healey, and a YMCA effort at the Methodist church. Also funeral services for Mrs John Armstrong, age 28, and a Susquehanna district Sunday school Institute at Uniondale. An English capital notice advertises investors and promoters, listing names and addresses with London contact details.
An enduring advertisement line traces Castoria through family life from infancy to parenthood. The mnemonic slogan highlights repeated use for children's illnesses and is noted for its longevity in classic marketing.
Daniel Reed, a miner at Delaware and Hudson No 2 colliery in Plymouth, was instantly killed at 1 50 pm when a large coal fell from the roof as he and a Polish laborer shoveled to load cars. He leaves a wife and eight children. Other brief items note the Jolly Ten club officers, a Parrish Street paving petition, and a Friday wedding of Miss Annie Lawler and Eugene Lenahan.
Mrs Rose Newlin and son George join Mrs Van Tarrell of New York in Platina for a social visit. Eight new Langcliffe church members are admitted. Pittston township battles to become a borough amid purchases and petitions. Borough officers are elected and council reorganized. School bids for heating and ventilation are under review. Rev and Mrs Wagner attend Epworth league in Dallas. Ladies Missionary Society to meet at Mrs William Brown Sr home.
The old council closed with standard finances and adjourned sine die. the new council opened with a president vote that produced a tie between Davie and Curran after several ballots. Social items include Mr and Mrs Frederick Lloyd's fortieth wedding anniversary celebration at Blakely, plus visits from M W Hamden Carbondale and others as residents and guests are listed.
Waverly notes M. W. Bliss is confined by rheumatism while Miss Clara Hill returns to Scranton. Mrs. George Perry improves after illness and sat up last Monday. A large Methodist church audience heard a temperance lecture by Mrs. H. W. Palmer. Newly elected council members organized with L D Doty as president and Charley T Hinkham as secretary.
Mrs. James G. Shepherd died at 1190 Second Street from heart failure leaving a two week old daughter. Born in Luzerne, she joined the community soon after marrying and was active in the Woman's Home Missionary society. Interment will be at Forty Fort. In other news, about 100 friends celebrated Dr. D. Davis birthday at the Opera House with toasts, gifts, and musical performances, honoring his 50th year.
Moscow highlights include Amanda Davis of Mill Street ill and visitors from Tobyhanna Stroudsburg Scranton. WCTU delegates attended in Scranton with several local names present. Henry Watts and Lyda Crittenden announce nuptials while funeral rites for Mrs S H Denen were held at Madisonville Christian Church. Myra Stanton buys Parry property on Church Street at orphan's court sale.
The old council adjourned after a regular session and the new council organized with Law Evans Kegan Chaff ney Indian Foyer Monahan Ollindyke Hanahoo Welch Jarvis present. Foyer was chosen chairman and J B Farringer secretary for the year. Street commissioner and borough attorney items were postponed. Reverend Watkins of Providence will preach at First Baptist Church on March 10 with Lord's supper at 3:30 p.m. Glass works foundation walls near completion. contractor performing well for the season.
Mrs Pete Miller of Scranton visits her father Benjamin Gardner in Honesdale while relatives are sought in Factoryville. The town is said to be overrun with tramps despite a cold spell. Ed Kimble of Louis Dein is ill with Brights disease and may not survive many hours.
James Shoemaker of Nichole visited his sister Mrs Geo Drake on Sunday. Thomas Ward of Philadelphia and Hubert Ward of Keystone Academy spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs J G Ward. The Saturday issue of the Old Forge Sentinel will be enlarged with many good things.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.