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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1896
Page
4
Lower prices than rival stores on sailor hats and ribbons at Gerson's Scranton. Promotions promise new stylish goods at bargain values. Readers in Carbondale urged to contact Mon & Co. for advertisements and job work with daily office hours from dawn to ten p.m.
The Carbondale baseball club plans a new season with a trial period and a benefit game on June 1 to raise funds. Alumni Park may host games to attract a larger district and help cover expenses, while Swift nears departure after a potential offer elsewhere. An offer of 400 dollars for Massey, Cargo, and McQuade from Scranton was declined.
The Memorial Day programme, prepared by the appointed committee, outlines a more comprehensive observance managed by the Grand Army of the Republic. Activities include sunrise flag salute, 9 am assembly at headquarters, flag presentation processions, a 45 dollar post departure to the park, general orders and silent roll call, a salute by Battery Fuel, cemetery visits and decorations, a camp fire at the opera house, with doors at seven and entertainment starting at 730, tickets at 26 cents.
Mrs. Frank Kilpatrick of Grove street visits friends in Island Grove. The coroner Reva of Forest City and Dunleavy of Susquehanna are noted in the brief item with Wal- as a continuation.
A chaotic ad announces a sale of body Brussels carpets with bold claims of low prices. The message promises steep discounts from stock, urging early visits, though readability is poor and details are unclear.
Many residents and visitors are listed in social notes including guests from Ballina Ireland Lewisburg Pa and New York City. People visit relatives attend events change jobs plan travels and host guests across Scranton Port Jervis Asbury Park and Syracuse with multiple stays and moves noted.
A church event is planned for Monday evening May 23 with ice cream and cake. Neighbors of Mr Banfield near Willam Tinklepaugh’s house stopped a kitchen fire from spreading. An event for MrsVarey proceeds May 6 at Kennedy’s Hall Duryea offering tea and social time. all invited.
Griff R Roberts 44 general superintendent for Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal in Hazleton region was found near the railroad with a crushed skull and died next morning in Hazleton hospital. Investigators consider foul play possible. he had led 14 years in Hazleton after Ashley posting, was active in Knights of Pythias and Royal Arcanum, survived by a widow and two children.
Sporting men are disappointed as the Hayden of this city and Judge of New York cancel a planned match. Judge, in Scranton training, claims an injury from trainer Verner keeping him out. Hayden's backers doubt the tale, suspect a ruse, and seek a bout with Vernon instead.
Thieves tried to break through plate glass at a Plymouth jewelry store on Thursday night or early Friday, awakening the neighborhood. Max Reese, I. Lasser, George McAlarney and J. W. James rushed to the scene with weapons, exchanging fire and losing much of their clothing, but no one was harmed.
The dog pound under the wire bridge is being converted into a canine hospital with separate compartments for each dog. Yesterday eight dogs were in the pound and a valuable pup was claimed by a boy named Smith who could not pay the $2.00. Many owners come to reclaim stolen dogs but leave disappointed.
Charles Cox of the Scranton Tribune visits his parents. Four Brothers post of the Grand Army of the Republic outlines Decoration Day observances with Clarence F. Huth as state president of the Patriotic Order Sons of America to give the address. Services at the Methodist church led by Rev. L. Shinman. Samuel J. Rogers returns from Savannah. Bradford County warns of a theft involving a brown mare team previously stolen from a livery stable. reward offered for information leading to conviction and recovery. Thief described as about five foot nine, 40 years old, wearing a light suit. A team and driver matching description reported seen recently. Fred Butler in Bear Swamp on Friday. Wirt E. Conklin, a student at the
The notice mentions George Baker of South Montrose planning a pristine balloon ascent on Saturday May 23 to begin the season’s engagements. It notes guests at Mrs. W. J. Mulford’s home including Mrs. Horace E. Hand and daughters and Miss Boardman, and adds a personal remark about obituaries.
The rapid development of Scranton’s mining area has attracted wealth and population, prompting five religious communities to grow. The Congregational church on a donated site anticipates a new edifice with foundation ready May 2, a cornerstone laid by Mrs. William Connell, as local leaders plan ceremonies and addresses at 2:30 p.m. on the day.
A Saturday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs John Twining’s home honored their daughter Eva with a surprise party. Refreshments were served as a group of young guests attended, including Nellie Young Vina Justin Nellie O Connor Edna Ludlow and others. Mrs Edward Townson of Mil City visited Mrs T Billings on Wednesday. Master Jay Justin visits cousin Sara Riker at Mast Lemon.
Mr and Mrs J Galee of Philadelphia visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs H L Gale. R A Bird of Madisonville plans to open a meat market in the Calhoun block once the building is finished. Frank Posten spent several days last week with friends in Stroudsburg. T T Evans of Hyde Park visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Thomas John. Mrs Byron Buckingham and Miss Thomas of Elmhurst called on friends Monday evening. Mrs C M Lancaster of Moosic spent a few days last week with her parents on MII street.
A Pullman car tale where a clever but reckless young traveler steals a whiskey bottle from an old man. The stranger warns of ruin if whiskey is touched, recalling his mother’s dying plea to never drink. The young man drinks, then reacts with alarm to the liquor’s effects.
A young man is admonished after attempting to take property onboard a train. The speaker, a passenger, warns the thief to reform before harming others and notes quinine and iron in a bottle meant for a patient. The culprit leaves at the next station.
A fragment from the Washington Blur recalls a woman blocking a horse to avoid extra steps and a man burdened with bundles. A friend mentions boiling water per a doctor’s order, with a wary remark about microbes and health dangers.
Claims Swayne's Ointment cures tetter eczema itch and eruptions on skin and urges asking your druggist. Also promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and diarrhea, used for over fifty years, sold by druggists worldwide, twenty five cents a bottle.
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