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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1896
Page
8
Reavers will provecate that gilvertine mitts orders for job work and tems for publication left at the establishment of Cannon & Vo Newsdealers, North Main Street, Carbondale. Office open from 3 a.m. to 10 p.m. for prompt attention.
An enthusiastic Republican gathering at the Opera House featured opening remarks by John W. Dimmock and reviews of current issues by O Malley. The oration praised tariff protection, cited Green Ridge glass works and Scranton lace mills as examples, and concluded with strong affirmations of victory for the party leaders.
In a small city yesterday a man died and another was arrested in connection with a domestic incident. Investigators say the slain man lived at a residence on a quiet street. Authorities report a lengthy service history and a family background tied to local unions. The case involves a wife and son related to the family, with ongoing inquiries.
Theme Walker died Saturday evening at Amerséeney hempital Ho toe bern in Enghimd after burns from pioestlesion of nender. Undertaker Shorisenr and mrenured for Worth held funeral services Sunday at tonmain Rev Bod. Batsles, of Trinty elite Ofheinted.
Mrs Willhing Snyder and her family mourn the death of their daughter Budhana Snyder after a Friday fire incident with children burning leaves. She died Sunday from injuries sustained during the accident while visiting grandparents.
Local and personal notes detail a Vic Woman's Guild meeting at the home of Al Mies. The item lists residents and visitors such as Shuntel Floon from River Slinet, Witliw McCormick of Scranton, and many others visiting or returning to the city. Several residents travel to New York or Philadelphia, and Halloween festivities are noted with a party hosted by Mary McDonough. Vote early.
Local facilities shift as Postal Telegraph and Citizens Telephone occupy Liberty Hall. Principal Marsh moves to Mr Tibbett's cottage on Lower East street. Needle Work Guild meets November 7 at 2 pm in Town Hall. Larcher’s new building on Lower Main features largest plate glass window. Presbyterian ladies plan a pie chicken supper for Thursday evening. Mrs M J Hawley of Tracesville dies after short illness. Flag Day observed with many prominent buildings displaying the flag. HK Whitney & Co. sale draws crowds as doors open to long lines. Rev W T Swift preaches at Presbyterian Church about patriotism and civic duty. Lode Improvement Association entertainment praised as well executed. Tribune promises full election news tomorrow. agents offer extra copies.
Local items record William Aller moving into the new home of the Benjamin Brothers at White's addition and Mrs Stephen Kinball of Carbondale visiting her sister Mrs Joan White. Election day calls voters to cast a solid Republican vote as various parish activities and a six annual Epworth League convention in Peckville are announced with program details.
Dr Edward Roderick, senior resident physician, leaves Wilkes-Barre for Willis Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr Jeffreus Buck, from Philadelphia and last year at a Quaker City hospital, will replace him as resident physician. Buck is a University of Pennsylvania graduate and lauded for strong service potential.
Major John F L Smith a long time Hitestoh resident died at home in Pittston aged nearly 60 after brief illness from catarhal prev eni. Born in Palda Germany he moved to New York City then Newark before settling in Pittston where he joined the First Presbyterian church. Survived by daughter Mrs Ja tine Lamirus of Pittston. Also mention of a local incident at the Bugle Hotel where Mareen Wick was found unconscious from gas until recovery.
The opening program at St Stephens church on Wednesday November 4 runs from 8 to 9 30 with Turkey as the culinary feature. The organizing committee lists Mira Bindy Mie A Berto Mel C Smith and others among its members with multiple attendees named in the roster.
A filed action in trapavs seeks damages from Casper Swan Willi Casper and Rebecca Casper for an incident at Paul BKatell's Freeland restaurant on a Saturday night. Reports describe multiple local casualties and a fatal collapse during a festival parade. Police arrested a suspect after a tense struggle, while another man died later from a stroke amid a work accident in Hazleton. Local officials urge voters to support the Republican ticket.
Fragmentary OCR reads of a listed theatre piece titled Abrih-Na-Poyue staged at Yale Yale Theatre on Molowliy 1h with a cast including Shaun and Major 7 Tjereathy. Names like John wen Winterhortota Wiehe and Katie Newtons appear among a wide roll of performers with scattered affiliations.
A town notices several social items including the marriage of Thomas J. Williams and Miss Hannah Williams, a bridal visit by Mrs. William Mahon’s party, and a preview of the Adanta club presentation The Counterfeiter at Father Mathew Opera House next month. Also noted are visits by regional residents, a mother in Blakely reported as dangerously ill, and a reminder that voters may cast for two county commissioners only, with a political jab about voting early and opposing free trade.
A Scranton tailor touts unbeatable value offering ready to wear and custom suits at prices never heard of locally. The shop highlights in house cutting fitting and making all garments, claiming unique affordability and quality not matched nearby.
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