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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1896
Page
4
Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Hintingan & Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention office open from 8 a m to 10 p m
Manager Swift of the Carbon dale Base Ball club met in York after a meeting to discuss exhibition games with Scranton Syracuse and Toronto from the Eastern League and Hartford Jersey City and Paterson from the Atlantic League. The club must report April 1 and cargo may play though McQuade's release is sought by Louisville. Last season's players Patchen Yerkes Anderson Massey Cargo Wetzell Sales McQuail Staltz are rejoined for 1900 season.
Friends gathered Thursday to honor the anniversary of Iehiatal Way, Muscle. Guests included John Reynolds George Moar David Mann Janklin Thin Amos Hoard and others with Misses Tlattie Salvader Nora lwer and Rena Maun among attendees. A rocking chair gift was presented to Mr. Colwer by J. J. Issey.
Citizens propose a generous buyout as Pendleton foblin factory in the Snel Heater building risks closing. Offer includes five year rent-free building and stock subscription while stockholders hold meetings. Decisions awaited with interest.
Names and social notes describe William Williams of Dundarry street and Mrs M A Burke visiting relatives. Mrs Jeep Missett hosts a luncheon for cousin Louie Spencer. City Solicitor M D Stuart and City Engineer Brick attend Reading Convention. various residents travel and socialize with several attendees listed.
The advertisement claims Hood’s Sarsaparilla cures many illnesses and restores health, presenting thousands of testimonials as the product’s strongest proof. It states the medicine has the largest sales and the world’s biggest laboratory to support its production. It urges readers to try it due to its reported successes.
Major George A. Hilton and Grant C. Tullar lead a series of union evangelistic events starting Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church at 10:20 AM with choir. Men only at the courthouse, union young people at 6:40 PM, and a grand union service at 7:06 PM at the Presbyterian church.
A fire at about 2.20 yesterday afternoon gutted the building owned by Thomas Herbert and adjoining bakery operated by J W Williams. Low water pressure hindered firefighting, but flames were contained to the fated structure. The upper story housed societies including Ancient Order of Hibernians and Sarsfield literary society. carpets and furniture of the societies suffered, but ledgers and charters were saved. Household goods for both families were consumed. insurance was minimal. A funeral and local notes followed amid a busy town scene.
A mad dog on North Canal Street was killed by Police Officer Drake who suspects hydrophobia. New muzzle laws take effect Monday, enforcing shots on dogs running loose. Congress approves a Wilkes-Barre public building plan with a $150,000 appropriation. Major Hancock, creditor, issues attachment against O B D MacKnight and the People's Bank garnishees to recover debt.
A double house owned by Mungo Thompson and a signe house of Martin Cawley on Broad Street Pittston burned yesterday afternoon about 3 o clock. Winds and low water supply caused heavy losses with contents destroyed totaling about $7000. Professor C H Albert of Bloomsburg State Normal School will speak at the Y M C A Sunday afternoon on Social Purity with orchestra music and stirring songs. all men invited and boys under 14 not admitted.
David Smith of Avondale died Thursday from pneumonia at age 65. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at his late residence.
Remains of Mrs. B P Dilley are escorted to Germantown by ELF Dilley Mire Cheaorgent Burton and family. Memorial church women plan a hot supper Tuesday evening March 1 followed by singing. Wyoming seminary ends term with exams Tuesday and spring recess begins March 4. YMC A membership contest ends Monday at 6 pm with a banquet. Local Salvation Army corps leaders Captain Herschel and Lieutenant Williams are reassigned to Philadelphia and a farewell service is set. YWCA will host international city secretary Miss He Taylor from Chicago for its third anniversary at Franklin Street Methodist on Tuesday at 7 pm. All welcome.
Archbold residents report halted work at Simnp sin Co due to shaft damage with crews strengthening affected parts and expect resumption next week. Laur ie Gildea noted as visitor. Borough President Jones forms committee to revise ordinances and seeks a public archive vault to preserve laws and prevent loss of records.
Peckville and Mott Haven report slow recovery for George Sraith Peckville. M D Betts expands the Hotel Wilson stoop and interior decorators work on the bulding. Mrs Polly Swingle is very ill. Mrs Evekinh Lowrey of Dundaff visited Mrs M G Windehin yesterday. William Page begins an addition to the building now occupied by Mrs Sawvers. 12 by 12 feet storefront to house Gunn the tailor. John E Hearde of Scranton called on local tradesmen yesterday. The three year old son of Mr and Mrs John Wearn of the West End died after a brief illness with croup. Charlee Brong has been indisposed for the past week. a horse attached to a sleigh and be.
An advertisement touts Radway's Ready Relief as instantly easing headaches neuralgia back pains and many complaints. It claims relief in minutes for various ailments and a few days of use cures lung stomach and gland issues, with a dose of half to a teaspoon in water. It markets nationwide availability and price per bottle.
The Daughters of America plan an entertainment and supper on March 18 with 20 cent admission. Keystone Academy student Thomas A. Evans from Factoryville visits home, and Maud Mucklow of Dupont spent early week with R. H. Jones and wife on Storrs Street. Edwin Bowen the Hyde Park tenor sang at a Thursday concert. George Jenkins and Ella Linney wed this week. The Methodist Episcopal apron social last evening was a success. Borough schools enjoyed a sleigh ride yesterday and Superintendent James T. Foley visited several schools. Mrs Williams of Taylor Street is on the sick list and merchants are using sleighs.
Owing to crowded rear premises the Leader offers specials on suits skirts capes and waists plus misses and children's reefers and suits. Prices feature ladies skirts corset covers drawers gowns and undergarments with Leader's Price across numerous items and fabrics including muslin cambric serge and all wool dress goods with discounts on lace embroidery and hosiery.
Lebeck and Corin fled on Malin street last evening after a collision with a sleigh driver from Scranton. The pair frightened the driver, threw him from the sleigh, injuring his arm and heavily damaging the sleigh.
A Pittston ale ad mocks political cards by Hughes & Glennon, touting Beck Beer and Deep Rock Rock Beer with playful misprints. It features President Cleveland and claims the beer inspires public opinion, urging readers to try the liquor on tap.
Community notices show a chicken supper in the Wyoming camp dining hall on Wednesday evening March 13 to benefit Mount Zion Methodist Episcopal Church. Other items report W H Patterson improving from pneumonia, Elmer Burgess visiting Abmim Rinker Jr, Evangelist Payne hosting an open meeting, Wyoming Coal and Land Co resuming work Monday, and visits between Dallas and Avoca residents.
Fragment mentions Castorla used for a child's ailments at various ages from infancy to early childhood. No verifiable details, context, or sources provided.
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