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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1896
Page
4
Advertisements orders for job work and items left at Ion & Co. newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The first session of the State convention opened at 10 with State Delegate C. T. Boland directing credentials. A credentials committee was named. The parade was postponed due to rain but held successfully in the evening. The Garrick Dramatic society presented Arrah Na Pogue to a large audience and will repeat tonight. Sessions are secret. details will be released by a press committee.
Joseph T. Kirkbride, a carpenter at the Noelaware and Hudson car shops, was injured yesterday morning when a boring machine slipped and drove a 14 inch drill bit into his abdomen. Fellow workers carried him home. Dr. J. W. Lowry treated the wound with stitches.
Citizens sign a petition at a council meeting urging a new bridge at Seventh Avenue and other river crossings. Prominent businessmen support the request, believing early construction will reduce future costs.
The students at Wood's Business College organize a baseball nine and seek dates. The roster lists H. Mc Donough as catcher and right fielder. H. Frorr as catcher. A. H H. Vandermark and Thomas McDonoveh as pitchers. H. Forbes and John Bryden as infielders. Alex Mitchell at second. H. Rk. Williams at third. L. Cerrity at short. H. Potter at left field. Joe Nealon in center. W. P. Gregory Jr. as manager. Fairry Potters as captain.
Lieutenant Peary recounts his voyage to the far North describing strange sights and hardship. He will share his experiences at the Grand Opera House on Friday night as the diagram seating plan nears completion with about 150 seats already reserved.
A large crowd gathered at St Rose's Church yesterday morning to pay last respects to the late Mrs Dominick McGowan. The funeral began at 10 o'clock with a requiem high mass celebrated by Rev W A Nealon. Many friends sent flowers as pallbearers Thomas Howard John Howard Thomas Fianncily James Creegan John Butler and Martin Brennan carried the casket.
Local notes record visits and movements of residents including Mra Joseph Polster and her son Robert from Helmont Street visiting Tederbalks in Honesdale and E E Spangenbura from Columbus visiting his brother Simon Spangenbure in Scranton. Transfers include a tavern license from Thomas A Walsh to David Lewis and various residents traveling to attend events or on business.
Advertisement promises low prices on a stock of goods with a flat rate of 100 dollars per yard. Claims no reserve and offers a wide selection from leading makes, urging quick choices before prices or stock shift.
Chicago will host a sister visiting from Colorado Springs while in Scranton Francis Crago of Aldenville stays with sister Mrs E Histed of Church Street. Dr and Mrs Place attend funeral in Sidney New York. Several local residents, including Mrs Abbey ill and a 4 year old Estabrook died of pneumonia. Many others visit family in Port Jervis Pittston Waymart and Brooklyn Street Scranton society spruces up with visitors and sickrooms.
Reading doctor Dr W W Esick visits friend Dr F L Grander. Mamie Rafferty dies aged one. funeral and interment in Carbondale. Local residents attend Knights Templar in Scranton. entertainment by Prof Zero at Forest City Opera House. Meat market moves to La Barr building. Woods fire north of borough damages structures. fire companies fight for hours. Sons of Cambria prep for a September trip to Ulster New York. Graded school closing exercises planned with a long program. George Ledyard visits Pleasant Mount. Sisquehanne county Sunday School convention set for Forest City Baptist church May 21. Officials and teachers listed for sessions and papers.
Nervous people find relief with Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming to purify and enrich blood to build nerves and regulate the system. A testimonial describes severe grip and heart strain improving after taking Hood's, enabling the writer to resume housework.
In the study and teaching program Mrs F W Clark presents an opening, followed by a business session. Dr W W Pletcher speaks on the moral value, Mrs C R Gregory on primary class instruction, Rev C C Gillett on Chips of the Convention, and Rev C P Tiffany leads devotional. Prof H A Roop delivers an address on Christianity in life. J A Brown chairs the institute work conference.
Rumors and reports fill the Towanda region as Lee's circus visits Nichols last Saturday. Residents Samuel Buck and J W Keeler attend EF Vaughan funeral at Wyalusing. Local tradesmen and residents, from bicycle sales to Express viewing, are noted along with a fatal accident at Johnson's mill and community church events.
A large audience at Father Mathew Opera House watched Archbald Dramatic Association present the four act romantic drama Down the Black Canon set in Colorado silver mines. The cast featured John A Foote as John Andrews and John Langan as Rufus Stone with Miss Mary Duffy and Miss Jenny Coleman in leading female roles. James F Kearney directed stage settings and makeup. The performance was praised as among the town’s best with a repeat showing planned for this evening.
Proceeds of the play support the Father Mathew society building fund. Patrick Ruddy, a well known East Side youth, died at his Cemetery street home early Sunday. He had been ill for months and died from an illness in the neck. He was about 21 years old and the son of Mrs. Patrick Ruddy. He was industrious and respected. His funeral was held yesterday morning with a high mass of requiem at St. Thomas church conducted by Rev. T J Comerford. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery.
Miss Helena Lichaniwice and Frank Keralewicz wed at the Polish Catholic church by Rev. Iwanoski amid village celebration. Four weddings were held there yesterday as the community noted the event. Mortie Hawk and others were noted visitors. preparations and entertainment from the Towhill family of Pittston were announced.
Albert J. Foulks of Buffalo visits brother E. J. Foulks as Moosic Hose No. 1 opens with a parade featuring Avoca Scranton Pittston and Duryea units. Crowd size signals strong support for the fall season. A boy sustains a broken arm and is treated by Dr. Watson. A newly purchased hose cart will be shown at John Dymond’s store under the hall.
The Epworth league sends Rev E C Van Hoesen Kate Campbell Letthe Davis Rachel Steiger Mrs G W Gay and Mrs N B E Hoskins to a convention at Pittston on Friday. A daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Smith of Dupont died of diphtheria aged seven with funeral held yesterday. Mrs Robinson and daughter Tona of Pittston visited town Monday. About fifteen couples enjoyed a straw ride to Ransom grove Sunday. A pleasant open car ride may lure attendance at Moosic fair this week.
The council met in regular adjourned session with full attendance. The March and April commission time was read and April approved. Numerous bills were read and passed quickly, including a $440 charge from the Olyphant Water Company. Committees were named and the secretary bond set at $1,000 with the treasurer at $20,000. An advertisement for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup accompanies the notice.
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