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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1896
Page
8
Readables note advertisements and job orders for Soper oven left at non & Co newsdealers North Main Street. Requests receive prompt attention once open from 9 am to 10 pm.
Miss Queen Dornblazer of Philadelphia, state superintendent for the W C T U work among foreigners, addressed a large gathering of Christian Endeavor youths. She stressed fatherhood and brotherhood, urged temperance, and urged Bible and civic duties, with audience attentive and local leaders hopeful for impact.
The funeral of Mrs UW Rounds was well attended with mourners from Ararat Sumit Merriet Centers Forest City and Cheon Ridge. The service at the Methodist church included a Christian eulogy and a shield of honor bearing a pillow. pallbearers and out of town friends joined the procession to Oakdale Cemetery.
President Patterson addressed a local gathering at Welighe ial to organize liquor dealers from Fares City Wandling Pell township Maasabet and Jernyn into the State League Liquor Dealers. The Hon. Michaniah Patterson of Philadelphia spoke as a resident of the new league.
David Davies of Hyde Park spent Sunday with friends in Sinpeonamet bert yesterday for Kennie Thomias Heese of Pryde Park after mingling with friends Saturday Jett for hone Sunday Ophie Morgan of Tertice street is Gulteil Hen 8 8 Jones was in Scranton yses teres Miss Maury Morrison of Pelomont Street is the guest of the Misses hears of Mrnicklin avenue Scrainton Janes Diosle of Carbondale was visiting In Lionesdale list Iridian Professor of ob Dhoty of Willhies Barre was in the city Sunday doh Mian The Salem avenue mer hint was in Strquehanna Suede Miss Mitiue Tun of Porestits is Visiting mehitives in town Mrs dor OAL Place is confined to her home The Northwest colliery is practically Wie today the breaker is bachkken again Alderman and Mrs Bunnell left wes.
Yesterday morning the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. A. Waldie in Brooklyn Susquehanna was attended by Miss Quella Dwithlager as guest of Mr. and Mrs Pierce V. Mutler. Jesse Wagner of the University of Pennsylvania visited his parents.
In Honesdale two men raided lower Main Street by using a chisel to break into Graham Watts hardware and Freeman & Bon clothiers. Eight revolvers, twenty small items, and various silver spoons were stolen from Watts totaling about $9. No money was taken from the other stores. The bandits also attempted a third shop but failed. Authorities arrested two suspects after the incident and searched for further evidence.
A garbled news item notes Miss Eliz Oshortie left yesterday to resume studies at Millersville. The piece mentions local events including a Primitive Methodist bazaar at Gilnore hall, a live election on March 24 about water works, and various notices about residents, licenses and social happenings in the borough.
The borough council held a regular meeting with members present including Connellinen, Cilmartin, Jetele and Kleinbauer, with President Jones presiding. The levy was set at last year’s level, approving 3 for fire, 2 for general, 1 for water, totaling mill. Committees were named for Light, Water, and others, a special committee to revise borough ordinances was formed, and Timothy Burke was reappointed to the board of health after his term expired. Bills approved include Ben Crimeser four dollars, Dr Vin Doren secretary, and Calecent Blee the oman two hundred dollars, and culvert issues were referred to the road commission.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Coates of Yatesville and Miss Hevesi Webster of South Canaan visit relatives in town. The Presbyterian Society elected Superintendent G Hurd and a full slate including secretary John Mitchell and organist Corrie Besta. Mrs J Dringto and Miss J M Kistelltert named as Chorister and assistant. Mrs Milroy and Miss Julia Milroy away in New York for millinery shopping.
A nostalgic verse notes a mother giving Castoria through a child's life from illness to puberty and motherhood. The piece centers on Castoria as a constant remedy cited across stages of a girl’s life.
William Dean of Woodstreet, a known painter, died at Port Griffith yesterday from arsenic taken to relieve pain after an injury. He had endured severe pain for months and was treated by Dr Percy and Dr Underwood with Dr Tobit in consultation. He stated a friend urged him to take the poison which he had purchased in Wilkes-Barre.
Warden Boland told Abram bo Sekert the governor had fined him for a delay in an excerwtion date. The mostly garbled report notes "The dhiradener" and asserts law will soon take its course, with pardons unlikely.
The Te Mason glee club and Christine Nethsen female chorus will perform at the Grand to benefit the local hospital. Community residents express concern over nightly robberies by a band of thugs and recent break ins in Macadoo.
A muncipal council meeting at Oelock adjourned after three tied ballots for the new president, with a motion to continue meetings until the organization is complete. Local residents Mrs. P H Murrin and Mrs W J Brown visit relatives, while Shadow Detective is rescheduled to appear at Father Mathew Opera House.
Thomas Ells of Minooka avenue remains confined at home with sickness. Mrs Lacey Corby, wife of Sylvester Corby, also ill at home. Toterment will be held at Mill City. Mrs George Tregullas of Main street visits Made Park. The Ladies' Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Presbyterian church plans an apron sale and supper on Thursday evening March 12. Prices supper 6 cents. Community support urged. Messrs David and Charles Robertson returned to Wyoming Seminary after visiting Main street family. Mrs James A Hamed visited Scranton yesterday.
Dr Longstreet a Caller in town Mriday. Littl Marguerite Thornton of Scranton guests of Miss Esther Cox and others at Waverly. The dancing school closes with a finale dance next Friday March 15. George Rummel of Noxon visited Me and Mrs BK. Bacon over Sunday. Miss Mame McConnell of Wilkes Barre was guest of Miss May Wilkins last week.
Mr Williard Stailth from Green Ridge and Leon Colvin from Scranton spent Sunday with relatives here. Miss Laura Woodward returned from a two week stay in New York. Edward and Thomas Hale of Scranton visited their parents Sunday. Miss Mamie Vegiard of Scranton is being entertained by friends in this place.
A historical ad notes moist itching and nighttime stinging from a dermatological condition. Swayne's Ointment is claimed to stop itching and bleeding, heal ulceration, and remove tumors in most cases. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
Mrs A E Taylor of Buffalo describes a kidney disease recovery after Bright's disease with swelling and impaired sight. After failing with doctor treatment she used three boxes of Deans Kidney Pills and regained mobility and color, praising the remedy as a saving cure. Buffalo agents advertise the pills at 60 cents.
A catalog style list shows yard goods and linens with Leaders Price offers. Items include inches of material, damask table linen sets, and cream damask, with emphasis on half price sales and regular prices noted. Multiple lines mention lawn and dimities in patterns and comfort items also offered at reduced prices.
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