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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1897
Page
8
Readings and items for publication left at Shannon & Co. newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Carbondale.
Friday evening entertainment at the Congregational church drew much applause. Professors Hessler Crowell and Aucker man showcased their instruments along with solo and duet performances by Helmes Leon and Mrs Goodman. The German Lutheran church quartet and several soloists added to a well received program with praise for Steese Goodwin Davies and Professor Thomas.
The Carbondale Cycle club held a test meeting in their current home and completed plans to move to the W. W. Watt building on Church street by Wednesday. Two rooms will be used, a parlor and billiard room with screens, and the smaller as a smoking room. Firemen's Relief Association board met to consider state insurance funds due.
T H Elmer and Hugh Shannon will open a new bakery in Bruning Wilding on South Malin street with major improvements and a large new oven. Shannon will supply old customers from deliveries but will focus on wholesale. Both men are established in business and seek success in this venture.
Antonio Gabriello of the Italian colony sustained a large gash in the scalp when a heavy weight fell on his head while loading coal into a locomotive tender at the transfer pockets on the flats. He was taken to Dr. Kellen's office where the wound was dressed and twelve stitches were required. He was exhausted from loss of blood.
Henry Weed recovers mobility after lost foot in Ontario & Western accident. Mrs Evang of Peckville visits David Rolls. Carrie Benedict travels to Kirkwood after aunt D B Russ’s death. Frank Smith leaves for Atlantic City for health. Rev L K Thomas of Antrim officiates at Trinity Church. Dwight Crane returns from New York business trip. John Abbott spends Saturday in town. Dr A Niless returns to activity after grip. S Binger back from New York Philadelphia trip. Kittie Smith of Susquehanna in town. Mrs W E Watt hosts in Wilkes-Barre. Frederick Salmon of Hawley plans to relocate here. Active in Masonic, Odd Fellows, Red Men and others.
Miss Hattie Pascoe hosts the Country club gathering at her home this afternoon. Martha Thomas of Olyphant visits town. Nellie Lingin returns from Hawley to Sugie Banke’s home. Myrtle Pengelly stays home with the grip. Rev E Kilpatrick visits from Carte avenue. Stamp sisters of Salem avenue return from Susquehanna trip. Alderman Jones in Seradi nt. G W Peil visits Honesdale. Hannah and Margaret Killeen return from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre travels. James McMillin released from illness and visits gravity shops with fellow workers.
Mrs Patrick Murray to I CO M Bullard will move to Heart Lake farm this week. Borough council re elected CC J Tuingley president and M J Qualley secretary. Street lamp maintenance and street commissioner discussed. Next meetings set for first Monday each month. Frank P Browne named secretary of Railroad YMC A, succeeding W O Adair. Mrs B C Dedrick of Hackettstown visiting relatives in town. Melvin Miller to move to Heart Lake next month. Minne tonka council officers nominated. Anaw ean tribe members discussed. Mrs John A L Davis and Willing Squares visiting Afton NY.
The report notes numerous meetings and events in the town including the Heptasophs in regular session and the Ancient Order of Hibernians Board of Erin meeting tomorrow. It covers church activities at Primitive Methodist and St. Patrick’s liturgical events, a wedding at the McDonald residence, hospital travel for treatment, and local social engagements across Parsons and Port Crane with references to school, colliery operations, and community improvements.
A noted figure in Welaley PORSONESS circles, he is described as a general favorite who has long attracted praise across many social groups. The passage highlights his graceful presence and popular appeal in the community.
The newly organized board of trustees at Forest Home cemetery met on Saturday evening. William Jones succeeds James Watkin as mission director of the Welsh Baptist church. Harry Ayers and William Armstrong of Dleksin City visit relatives of the former in town. Emblem division Sons of Temperance to meet tonight. Taylor Silk mill workers receive February wages Saturday. Evangelist Miss Francis from Philadelphia preached at the Methodist chapel last evening. Mr. William G. Howells, Republican correspondent, is ill at home on Main Street. Mrs. John Reynolds of Ryde Park visited her mother Mrs. Griffiths on Railroad Street. Michiel Judge of South Scranton was a caller. Mrs. Thomas A. Thomas of the First ward slowly improving at home. Taylor Choral Union decides not to compete at the Olymp IEisteddfod in March, but will enter Froth-Inghiin in May.
Auditors of Minooka prepare for a tense meeting at Cugick's store amid a disputed election for township officials. Patrick Duggan seeks legal action as Mangan and Squire Horn contend for seats. Mangan is inducted with Gallagher as the Republican auditor. Local residents, including M. J. McCrea and John Crane, visit Green Bridge while Seattle visitors and influenza fears touch the community.
In a dramatic account from the New York Ledger, Leander recalls his fateful swim the night the Hellespont cooled. the tale centers on a man named Leander and his perilous journey that ends with the river's chill closing in as he sought home.
The funeral for Samuel Netherton Sr recalls a life rooted in the Methodist church of Cornwall and Jermyn. Born near Lastiwithl in Corinwall Braghitid on March 18 18, he died March 3 1807 in Jermyn Pay, married Feb 26 18h1 to Jane Ripper, father of seven, with five sons surviving in part.
The professor demonstrates to callers that his promised power of hypnotism works. He asserts control over thoughts and emotions, claiming measurable effects during the demonstration and inviting further testing by skeptics.
An experimental kindergarten mission school will open on April 1 under Miss Nettle Knapp for foreign-speaking resident children in Blakely. The plan aims to expand with branch schools if successful, as part of the Presbyterian Mission Society effort in Scranton.
An article explains common changes in adolescent girls including nerves pains and emotional symptoms and urges use of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It notes mothers can contact Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for information on female ailments and treatment.
The report outlines liberal accommodations extended according to balances and responsibility. It highlights targeted handling of both business and personal accounts with emphasis on reliability and prudent risk management.
This ad proclaims the final opportunity to buy coats and capes for less than the cost of making with prices lower than any prior bar gains. Shoppers are urged to inspect goods and compare prices to be convinced.
The message touts an August start for a business method and a season of fulfilled promises. Returning customers report confidence in spring garments, pleased with the savings and the finest line of spring suitings offered, claiming guarantees of satisfaction.
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