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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1896
Page
8
Carbondale readers are asked to note that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at the Bennon Co newsdealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
William Wicks a butcher from Arch Street is taken by authorities for examination as to sanity after a religious conversion at a Christian meeting. He publicly dedicates his business property wife and family to preaching the gospel, shouting and praying through multiple services and street encounters, prompting police to remove him to a city institution while his wife visits a relative.
James Boland laid to rest in St Rose Cemetery after a morning funeral at St Jose Church. Rev Father Newton presided at a requiem high mass and the pallbearers included Chauncey Smith and others. out of town friends Miss Keithinten and Miss Clint among attendees.
Charles Hardingtone Willie Austin allegedly threw burning pepper into a basement entertainment during a Methodist Episcopal party at the Peckville church, causing fumes to drive attendees out. Constable McLoughlin detained him and he and a companion faced bail and jail in default, as church officials warned prosecutions if misconduct continued and local residents noted ongoing boy trouble in the area.
Captain George J Stone appears as verse1 while Miss Fannie Sparks promotes an illustrated venture at the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday evening. Patriote Order Sons of America rooms prepare for occupancy in early April. Dr Leon and company will lodge at the Grand Opera house next week. Maple sugar farmers face a tough month as the Grand Army of the Republic plans a town turnout for the March 0l reunion with a campfire and military supper at the Opera house. Colonel Ezra A Ripple of Scranton and Captain H F Beardsley of Montrose are among speakers. Edith Brooks visits town and Dr Hakes plans a move to Rarleville New York.
In Wilkes Barre Petey de Portier formed a partnership to print and sell counterfeit medical forms and forged receipts. He and Fortier planned to divide profits after selling phony doctor badges. Fortier fled on a train. bail set at $500 as Squire Perkies handles the case.
Miners discovering the blaze report the loss of a large barn and contents including two horses a barouche survey carriage and feed. The fire likely incendiary with an estimated two hundred dollars in damages. Also notes the death of Jane Sunderland an elderly Shickshinny resident after five years of illness and her survivors.
County commissioners Charles Wheelock and H C Bunnell, with counsel Br Jordan, visit Leperte Sullivan Moni to press revision of the cost list at the final meeting of the judicial contest court. It is hoped they will succeed.
Tuesday night a large barn owned by William Dety a farmer at Benton in Columbia County burned to the ground along with hay grain vehicles and machinery. Loss about 1.20 dollars with coverage by Surdnes origin of fire unknown.
Interview remarks in which Bishop Has Ikin refuses to move to Scranton unless Maho OHora desires. Bishop Hoban prefers Ashley as his residence. A trespass summons is filed in Albert Mensinger vs. Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley Traction Co. Damages capped at 85000. Jury verdict reported in Bobntek murder trial at df w Weloek.
A Wyoming school principal led a lecture at the high school on April 22 detailing civic lessons and the value of a free kitchen garden linked to a free kindergarten. University extension talks followed, featuring historic figures and poetry readings, with praise for the performers and music. The piece notes the funeral of the late George Pron with services at St Thomas church and tributes from local figures.
M. F. Caffrey will leave the Mansion house and occupy the DD F Kearney building on the square, succeeded by TR. FL Wells. T PO Mc Demmett will move to Jessup on the 1. A group of Scranton youths enjoyed a straw ride and a grand movie night in the borough with many local ladies attending.
Miss Gertrivne Terse visits with her mother on Rove street while Mise Heese attends a normal school function. A surprise party honors Mr. and Mrs. Yates sixtieth birthday in their South Taylor home with a large local guest list including May Byerly, Stella Gowans, Rachel Vans and others. Miggie Evans calls on friends yesterday.
Mrs. Henry Ball visits her daughter Mrs Dinsmore at Wellshore while Miss Anna Tracey visits friends in New York. Mr and Mrs George S Purdy and Dr Lane are in New York this week. Pest office applicants in Honesdale await appointment overdue since March 25. Wayne county farmers report difficult travel due to deep snow drifts. Joseph Crandall graduates from Philadelphia College of Dentistry and William Swift from Harry Hillman Academy Wilkes-Barre. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething and diarrhea relief, 25 cents a bottle.
Prominent line recalls Castoria as treatment from infancy to motherhood. It notes use for chills sickness and fever relief and claims continued trust through childhood and motherhood stages. The refrain emphasizes Castoria as a lifelong remedy associated with a familiar product.
Promotional copy touts silks and wash fabrics at Leader's Price with assorted pieces in multiple lengths. It highlights crepe and crepe blends, genuine French organzo, and muslin options advertised at reduced prices.
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