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 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1896
Page
4
Carbondale readers are told that advertisements orders for job work and items for sale left at Hannon & Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. The shop opens from 6 a m to 10 p m daily.
The Estimates Committee met in the municipal building to consider the 1s AU year budget. Members McNulty Listed Thomas Lindsay Colwell Devine discussed last night’s remaining items after a city controller statement was requested. A strong deputation from the Liquor Dealers Association asked for a $400 appropriation to protect their interests and hire a detective to enforce liquor laws. The council showed little enthusiasm for summer conversions. mayoral salary and controller expenses were also noted alongside river Clean up and sewer work plans.
A disputed assault matter before Alderman Jones in the Antipal buildings was settled out of court. Martin, the plaintiff, and Brennan, the defendant, agreed to have the costs paid and to refrain from future offenses, ending the case without trial amidst a crowded Municipal building.
Jock Pierce and Edward Canfield headlined a boxing six round match in Monkey Run with a liraclass referee. The purse stood at five dollars as George Whitfeld celebrated his twenty second birthday with a lively crowd. The event featured music and refreshments with a host of friends and attendees listed by name.
Traveling passenger agent C Colquest of the Union Pacific checked into the Anthmielle hotel. Delaware and Hudson Canal Co expands its Coalbrook breaker boiler house from four to eight boilers. Delaware and Hudson officials AJL Culver and HOW Porter met on statewide auditor business. Forest City resident Squire Maxey visited Scranton yesterday. Allison Stanton returned from Cripple Creek, Colorado. Pittston’s Joseph Carden visits cousin W T Carden, and J A Nell serves as mayor.
Local items note a Democratic county committee meeting set at the St. Charles hotel in Scranton by President Mayor EK Hendrick overseeing Traction company matters. Other notes include Miss Magdale Thomas traveling to Philadelphia, William Jones and John Etcholsser visiting from Forest City, and Philadelphia visitors Allda Nealon and Lottie McGuillen in Scranton. An equity suit in Carbondale township is discussed with Commissioner C. W. Dawson appointed to take evidence. A Junior society of Christian Endeavor forms at Second Presbyterian Church. Maggie Davies remains confined at home. The Bicycle Club organizes a smoker after an active meeting. EL Retlew plans a cottage on Crystal Lake’s south shore.
Opening exercises yesterday at 2 o clock drew about 240 attendees to the new South Taylor school. District Superintendent James T. Foley chaired the program praising borough schools progress. Marshall M Withhims presided. numerous students performed songs and recitations, and directors William A. Rogers and James J. Powell spoke. A debate on Lincoln and Washington was set for Calvary Baptist church tonight, with Affirma tive Martin Judge and John Richards against Edward N. Davis and Miss Hatthe McKenzie.
The Epworth league of the Methodist church plans a box social Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N Harris. Miss Mae McDonald of Pittston visited her cousin Miss Carrie McDonald of the North End. Ruth Welter of Lincoln Hill is critically ill with intermittent fever.
Maurice Coppin and James Cooper of Nanticoke spent Sunday in Wyoming. Miss Bessie Hoover and Lewis McCawley of Wilkes-Barre visited cousin Miss Maggie Switeer. Mr and Mrs France of Lehman visited sister Mrs EB Roxelle. Johnson Baker of Kingston called on friends. Daughters of Pocahontas will host a social Friday evening with an interesting programme. Ligette Hlot is reported unwell. Mr and Mrs Charles Alling of Mt Zion visited sister Mrs Joseph McRill. Mrs Henry Durland and Mrs W H Patterson host the Ladies Aid in the Methodist Episcopal church parlors Wednesday evening from 5 20 to 7 00 p m on the west side of Eighth street. Mrs Thomas Hornbee, hospitalized in Wilkes-Barre for treatment, died yesterday. body returned home. she was 44 years old, leaving a husband and two young children.
In Maltby on Sunday evening two young men, including a Hungarian named Joe Shipta, stayed at George Begosh’s boarding house with muddy shoes. When challenged, Shipta insulted Mrs Begosh and threatened her. Justice Owen issued a warrant, Shipta appeared, and he was fined costs plus an extra $3 to the Shirish Catholic church of Maltby.
Robert J. Davis of Pulwardeville was arrested by Kingston Chief Thomas for involvement in the Centre street shooting on February 6. The melee saw two foreigners shot and several others beaten as Hungarians were attacked by a gang seeking robbery. Davis is jailed on $500 bail awaiting further hearing before Squire Boone. he denies ties to the incident and recently joined the Salvation Army by habit.
Health Officer Blaine filed a complaint against Levi and John Fisher for maintaining a nuisance by collecting Tage and bones for shipment to market. The Heights residence yard is used to store and pack the goods, drawing neighbor complaints. They were fined 25 with an appeal by attorney John Shea to test the city ordinance in court.
The annual YMCA athletic exhibition will be held at the armory on Monday April 6. Classes from Scranton Pittston and Wilkes-Barre will participate. A basketball game between Williamsport and Wilkes-Barre will decide the championship.
Hon. W. AH. Hines, while coping with his wife’s death, visited his office briefly this morning. His father, long seriously ill, showed some improvement today according to reports.
Charles Burtwell of East Plymouth, employed at the Nottingham colliers, suffered severe burns from a gas explosion yesterday afternoon. He was carried home in the company ambulance.
Joseph Caffet, a miner, died this afternoon in the Avoya mines due to a fall of tap coal. He leaves a wife and one child.
Brief items report M H Burgunder in New York, Flora Simon visiting Scranton friends, Mrs. Frank Wheaton improving though lockjaw lingers, P T Powers in town with Mrs Powers for a directors meeting, a St Patrick Day eisteddfod planned by Cynonfardd Society of Falwardsville, Wiskee Harre Council hosting March 5 entertainment, conductor Edward McAlpine injured and facing possible amputation, William Tucker and Ketura Hughes wed, Lehigh Valley installs safety block system, Miss Minma C Rogers discussed as successor at First Presbyterian church.
A wartime era health notice describes pneumonia as a fatal threat, detailing how the disease halts organ function and body processes. It underscores the need to sustain strength to improve recovery chances, advising continued nourishment and care as the patient’s candle of life wavers.
Dr Charles Wilson of Providence reports his wife recovered from a severe pneumonia after receiving Bovinine with wine. He praises its quick nutrition and strength boosting properties. The advertisement claims over 25 000 physicians endorse the product.
Two new scarlet fever cases reported since last letter. Dr. Warner of Rush, ill with pneumonia, shows slow improvement under Dr. Durga. Local social and business notes coverСТ residents, a storm, a carnival plan led by Miss Kate Saxe, and various visits, travels, and health updates. Merchants sell eggs at ten cents a dozen while district schools close and more scholars enroll.
Warren Preston Bennie Lawrence and Claudie Simmons visited friends in Mountain Valley on Saturday measurements. Mrs John Smith of Hancock spent Sunday with friends. The Hapkists opened a new bookstore on Malin Street. F I Leonard of Montrose visited town Monday. Lamps for the Methodist church arrived. The Odd Fellows postponed their banquet to a future date. Mrs William Adams returned home after visiting Harford. Evangelistic services at the Baptist church continue this week led by Mr Murphy of Vistal. Theodore Hays was in Electric City Monday. Presbyterian church plans annual business meeting Monday evening. H E Robinson will address Gospel meeting at Railroad Y M C A hall next Sunday afternoon with Nicholson quartet. Mrs Frank Arnold returned home after visiting Scranton. Mrs David Mitchell of Honesdale staying at Mitchell House. Dedicatory exercises for the new Methodist church set for Tuesday March 17 with Rev W H Pearce Rev J O Woodruff Rev J H Race Rev J B Sweet Rev J L Thomas Rev Stephen Jay. Fraternal service at 7:50 p m with home pastors taking part. Mr and Mrs L Amy of Norwich returned home after visiting town. Presbyterian trustees authorized removing graves near the new church. John Chichester given permission
A newspaper ad listing deep discounts on textiles including ress ginghamey in short lengths up to 1000 yards, weights and percale by the piece, fine lawn and dimities in patterns, cream damask table linen, and blankets and comforts at half price.
Lebeck and Corin to take old seats for the new church in the Chamberlin district and offer free seats here. The board of school directors meets next Saturday to consider a new school house. Nelson Coon plans a fine new house on Pine street. Mrs. N. F. Mitchell shows improvement after illness.
The Dramatic and Literary association staged Tried and True at Father Mathew Opera House Monday evening with Miss Mamie Ritter Wue Kate, Lennie Golden as Belinda Montrose wood, Alice Murphy as Lilian, and actors John Pp. McNulty James Clark James Swift W. B Gaughan Peter Urive and James Manley delivering graceful performances. J. J. Heffron of Olympia organized the show and proceeds go to East Side Hound Miss Sadie Broderick. A mandolin guitar club from Beranton plus local talent planned for St Patrick's night with The Gypsy Queen operetta by Prof D. J. John at the same venue.
Local notices mention the Ladies' Aid society gathering at Mrs John Wiltons residence today. Other items report residents such as Mies Ella Greason visiting and Willis relocating to West Pittston. A promotional prospectus lists promoters and investment details with an offer to subscribers.
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.