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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1897
Page
4
Notices warn that orders for job work and publication items left at Channon & Co. newsdealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours run from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Mrs T J Simons and Mrs C E B Marey hosted friends at a South Terrace home on Thursday afternoon and evening. Guests enjoyed a playful quiz, an elaborate supper, and gifts including an upholstered rocker and a salad dish. Attendees included Mesdames Herbert Holdgate Smith Booth Bone Burton Lindsay Moon Edith Moon Lewsley Solmon Dermyn Buckingham and others.
McGowan and Kane were committed without bail to the county jail after a preliminary hearing on charges of burglary attempt at the Devine home. Mrs. Devine testified seeing two men prowling, a door crash, and identifies McGowan and Kane. Mr. Devine suffered injuries from the assault. witnesses helped summon aid and the suspects were arrested early morning.
Grattan A Singer and Daisy R B Headley wed yesterday in Scranton. The ceremony at the Methodist church in Hyde Park was led by Rev J B Sweet, a longtime friend and schoolmate of the groom. The bride, a lifelong resident, is popular in the city. the groom works for Hendrick Manufacturing and is secretary of the Sperm Heater company. They will live with the groom’s mother on North Terrace and occupy rooms in a new Salem Avenue building after a visit.
About forty friends gathered at Mr and Mrs El Dickinsons on South Church Street Thursday evening to wish Miss Maud Taylor well before her extended visit to Baltimore, her former home. Music and dancing followed with selections by Messrs Hunt and Fox. guests regret her departure from their social circle.
Early Thursday a drum shaft broke at No 2 plane causing traffic halt on the Gravity line. A large repair crew restored service by three quarter day downtime with passengers moved by the flecht track to No 8 plane foot. Major Sykes locomotive oversaw the car shuttling during the incident.
John Jennings of South Wyoming Street fell from a scaffold while at work. He did not feel the impact immediately but by day’s end became seriously overcome and required assistance, with the outcome described as potentially serious.
The teachers of Felp, Greenfield and Carbondale townships will hold an in service meeting to discuss curriculum, attendance, and professional development requirements. Organizers urge attendance from all district educators and note location and date forthcoming.
This afternoon at the Powderly school the first exercises begin at two. County Superintendent Taylor of Scranton and Professor F. M. J. Hoekenberrs of Carbondale are expected to participate and address the teachers on the subject of education.
J B Decker of Middletown visits sister Mrs Yar rington and Miss Elia O Hara of Scranton is a guest. May Kilpatrick returns from Millersville and plans Easter with parents. Levi Tobey on South Church street may need an appendicitis operation. Richard Gibbs has diphtheria. James McMillen returns from Rochester improved. Merc 5 W Humphrey entertained friends at Salem avenue. James Rutherford ill with the grip. Mrs Stillman Hadcock visited Mrs G K Mores this week. Miss Alice Horan hosts Miss Maury Moon from Jerthon. Mrs Hichard Dieffenbach hosts Mr and Mrs Dickinson of South Church street. Miss Lizzie Harte home from Millersville for vacation. Cough travels to Forest City on business. Todan's son injured in mine. Dr J S Niles tended him. Dy ALC Wheeler made a professional visit to Forest City. John Newton ill at home. Liv ing Newton filling in. Thomas Loftus home from Millersville for vacation. Mr and Mrs Frank Hibbard leave for Washington to join relatives for a southern trip.
Funeral services were held at Brick church Friday afternoon for Mrs. Harry Hissell. Rev. F P A King of Taylor led the service with Revs Bo Santee and Srew I M Purey assisting. She had been in poor health, went to Baltimore, and died suddenly. Survived by husband and eight children, five sons and three daughters. She belonged to the Methodist church and two lodges. The funeral offerings were numerous and beautiful. Mr Ira Porter improved his house with a new porch. An entertainment is set for Monday evening at Lawrence Congregational church March 22 with 10 cent admission. Mrs KE OL Santee, Mrs Jutin Dills, and Mrs A J Baker attended a missionary meeting in West Pittston on Thursday.
In Kenex M L Nicholson and Roberts, a well to do farmer, lease their farm and relocate to Bloomsburg to educate their children. Mr and Mrs George Heninger of Weatherly Pa visit Mrs Heninger’s parents. The funeral of Mrs H C Brown proceeds to Philadelphia for burial. Carpenter & Co clear room for second floor stock. E F Johnson adds shelving. Tonight’s opera house program marks Neal Dow anniversary followed by an old time spelling school.
An ad urges readers to test urine for kidney disease signs and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims relief for back and urinary pain, frequent urination, and bladder issues, with sample offers and pricing details. The piece cites Tribune and provides a mailing address for samples and pamphlets.
Community updates cover health, fires and accidents, illnesses, and social events in Carbondale and adjacent areas. Names include William Plannigan and Andrew Flannigan. incidents span insomnia treatment moves, measles cases, a kitchen fire, insurance details, and council talks on property disputes.
Avoca Aveca conclive Heptasophs will meet Monday evening Juvenile order Sons of St George meet this evening St Aloysius society also meets tonight Birthday anniversary under the Primitive Methodist church Lome mission planned Monday evening Invitations note attendees should bring pens and small silk purses
A case generating much excitement was heard before Justice of the Peace Arnold last night. The parties to the suit are residents of Gragey.
In Olymphant borough Mire charges against Mrs Peter Fitzsimmons and Eliza Pitaeinimon end with $400 bail each after Justice Arnold rules against them while two others are discharged. Nearby, Clarence and George Mudd visit their uncle William Budd after eighteen years away in Michigan. The Reynolds family moves to Main Street from the West End into the Taylor property. Community notices invite workers to the Culpierie and Consumers Powder Company shift, church services at 1.90 a.m. and 7 p.m., and a missionary tea at Ledyard hall with a Masons gathering next Tuesday at 7.30 sharp.
Several years of spring use by consumers report Hood’s Sarsaparilla eradicating humors in the blood and building up the system. One tester from Detroit notes strong results for appetite and strength, while another from Labelle, Ohio says it keeps the stomach in order.
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