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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1896
Page
4
Carbondale notices remind advertisers and customers that orders for job work and items left at the establishment of Mon Co. Newsdealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Shop hours are 8 am to 6 pm.
John E Ennis of South Scranton awoke to a missing pocket book after drinking at Hotel Anthracite. He pressed warrants for Frederick Lorie and Frank McDonald. Lorie fled, McDonald was discharged after lack of evidence. Witnesses testified Lorie attempted to get Ennis drunk.
Staff physicians at Emergency hospital report dissatisfaction as water supply shifts from Crystal Lake company to Fallbrook mains. Water must be filtered, and the Fallbrook supply appears dirtier and discolored after rain, hindering procedures. Directors likely to act on the issue.
George Schermerhorn of Binghamton visited his parents on Upper Dundaff street while his father Jacob Schermerhorn neared recovery. Various locals and travelers stop in town or pass through for visits, business, or a lecture by Lieutenant Peary with numerous illustrated views promised.
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year trusted teething remedy for babies. It claims to soothe, soften gums, relieve pain and cure wind colic and diarrhea while noting it is sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents per bottle.
Orders were taken yesterday at the borough school for photos taken last Tuesday. Central examination will be held at the braded school for eighth year students as a prelim to Scranton on the 24th. The Taylor band performs this evening at the band stand with marches and selections. Mrs. David Powell, formerly of this place, is improving at Lackawanna hospital. Thomas Griffiths plans to return from Lee. Borough schools will cross in two weeks. Misses Van Buskirk, Davie and King will have pay school during vacation.
Miss Alice Crogan died at her mother's home early yesterday from typhoid malaria after a week of illness. She was 19 years old.
We offer a large selection of body Brussels carpets at lower prices than rival shops. Choose from our complete stock of leading makes. no reservations. Come early to select your goods.
The obituary notes Miss Jennie Faatz died recently and was beloved by many. Her funeral was conducted from her parents’ Maple avenue home yesterday at 2 p m by Rev C A Benjamin. Floral tributes included a gates ajar arrangement and a pillow from T B Clark Co workers. Garrett Rogers of Carbondale visited town yesterday. A Carbondale Cycle Club gathering and wheelmen rides are planned to Honesdale with escorts from Waymart. Carrie Petersen is in New York on business.
Townsfolk send word from Alaska of a stormy voyage but all travelers reached the gold field safely. Reports will follow on whether the voyage proves favorable. The Brownson Dramatic Club presented Nevada or the Lost Mine in Enterprise hall to a full house.
A compilation of brief personal visits and local happenings includes Fred Bailey of Chicago visiting his brothers Hol and Frank, Mayor James G. Baller of Scranton hosting fellow guests, and police officer Johler with wife in Scranton. An array of meetings, baptisms, and civic engagements appear, along with historical notes on Rev. S. Kennedy, a long-serving Methodist Episcopal clergyman from Wyoming valley, detailing his background, service, marriage, and community contributions.
Peckville and surrounding towns feature a bicycle club with forty members led by W H Walker as president and I J Swingle as first lieutenant. A Deestrick Skale benefit is planned for May 20 at Ledyard hall with ice cream and cake. about one hundred Green Ridge Wheel men expected. A Blakely board of health meeting is set for this evening.
In Montrose a local farmer Edward Frink reports his collie Tige missing daily. He tracks the dog to a bushy area by Jones Lake where two black snakes playfully maneuver and are killed. The dog later dies from suspected venom after Gone to fetch cows, leaving Frink and his son grief stricken.
Enterprise Hose Company No 1 to hold a special meeting in the fire rooms next Monday evening. Forest City graded school to close with exercises May 20 at Davis Opera House. Susquehanna county Sunday school convention set for May 21 and 23 at Baptist church. Hose company ice cream and strawberry social planned for Center street next Tuesday. Firemen aim to buy smoke protectors and jackets with proceeds. Congregational church fair at Wandling open for one week. Ancient Order of Hibernians picnic on May 18 opposite Ontario and Western depot. Young People Christian Endeavor to stage an entertainment at the Presbyterian church on May 27.
Volney Cushing of Maine to speak in ipora house Saturday and at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Pioneers Misses Pratt own new Uleyeles. Attorney Smith opens a law office in Tunkhannock. Niver returns home after visiting friends. Local discussion of a planned game and Young Men's Christian activities noted amid a running theme of travel by Nickel Plate Road dining car.
A new park opens this afternoon as Browne battery McDermott and Garbett face the Populares of Moosic with Larry Ketrick of Scranton umpiring. A parade led by a Braves band precedes the game set to start at 4 o'clock. Admission is 16 cents. Olyphant's lineup includes Garbett at catcher and McDermott on the mound with Pettigrew at first base.
A letter describes a 19 year old named Cora, once run down with fatigue and severe illness. Mothers anxious about consumption in youth fear losing daughters as hope fades. The letter promotes Mood's Sarea parilla as a remedy to improve blood quality and restore health.
The lineup lists Connors at second base Wheeler at third base P Walsh center field M Walsh left field Rot in right field with John Cleary captain and Wil lam Gilles manager. R Williama of Carbondale was a caller in town. The Delaware and Hudson company builds a parallel light gravity track for empty cars between Grassy Island and the station. Episcopal mission in Edwards hall holds services tomorrow at 3 pm officiated by Rev. Rogers Israel. Primitive Methodist Church women plan a social Monday with ice cream and cake. Pastor BR Hammond to lead services tomorrow morning and evening.
Mrs Alva Townsend and son How ard spent Thursday in Scranton. Mrs Terwilliger and son Robert visited Scranton friends this week. Miss Jennie Taylor of Green Grove called on Miss Lilian Sylvius Thursday. Miss Lisale Hunter visited her sister at Summit Lake Sunday. Mrs Terwilliger and son Robert leave Saturday for Lake Carey. Mrs Ed Eaton is on the sick Ist. Dr S E Lynch attends Robert Terwilliger hurt by a dog Wednesday. Miss Hettle Hunter visiting in Scranton. Mrs Reuben Kimble and Miss Jenale Smith visited Mrs M Dougherty at Beranton Wednesday. Graduating exercises in the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday evening were well attended. Misses Carrie Colvin Carrie Datesman and Harry Leach were graduates. They were presented with baskets of flowers. Refreshments served in church parlors.
An old men's social will be held this afternoon and evening on John Ayers lawn to benefit the Methodist Episcopal church. Ice cream and bananas will be sold after two o clock. The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs Reese last Thursday. Rev F A King and wife of Taylor were in town yesterday. Mrs Foley broke her arm Monday but is recovering. Reese and Dr Bregner rode bikes last Thursday. Dr Lynch had a serious accident returning from a sick call when the horse kicked him in the head.
W OS Frace made a tying business trip this week leaving Monday pm and returning Wednesday evening. Frank Phillipe is beautifying his summer villa with a new porch. Mrs George Rodgers new residence will be ready for occupancy by June. Large gatherings were held with school activities and an educational address by Hes PF. OW. Young. Exercises at the Summit Methodist church drew a large audience. Mire Brace is on the doctor’s list. Mire Jones suffered from acid. Whikel aided by illness.
A doctor named Lynch sustained serious injuries after a runaway incident on Thursday afternoon. He has reportedly suffered for upwards of two years prior to this event.
Mrs. Charles Simpson and two other women return home after visiting Mrs. Rose Dayton in the area. Mrs. George Lamb comes back from a New York visit. The Ladies auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen plans a Elmira auxiliary visit today. Dr. F D Lamb visited Kirkwood earlier in the week. W D Lusk is in town as railroad business shows improvement.
Enriq ue Morgan once a Confederate orderly under Loring died December 2 in Girardot Colombia. native of West Virginia rose from private to brigadier general and chief of engineers. helped build railways and roads. participated in the 1895 revolution and captured Tunja. later life marked by travel and military service abroad.
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