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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1896
Page
4
Carbondale notices announce advertisement orders and work items for publication testing at Spimon & Co new dealers on North Main Street. Open daily from 9 am to 10 pm for prompt attention.
A Wednesday evening storm struck causing the chimney to collapse on J. E. Burr’s home and shatter windows across the street at J. O. D. Lathrope’s house. Bricks littered the grounds, power and telephone lines were knocked out, but no fire response was needed.
Twenty one applications for mine foreman and assistant foreman were to be considered by the examining board of the First Anthracite district today. The board met yesterday in the city building council chamber and includes Mine Inspector Roderick Mine Superintendent Patton of Olyphant Rosend Roberts of Jermyn and James Morrison of this city. Twelve applicants seek foreman and assistant foreman roles with listed candidates from Scranton Dickson and Peckville among the names such as Charles Turnett Jeesup W Tedienes Sormatonsa Marks Jones Po Jones Lewis and others. Henry Coles Scranton Henry Flitchings Scranton J R Pettigrew Olyphant Milton Hoedenwher Marshwood and Edward Jones Peckville are named for assistant foreman.
At the Thursday meeting the Kirmess committee reported S207 realized from the event. Miss Stewart also received the same amount for her services in lbs production. Mrs W W Watt held the prize ticket and F Morhes won the jardinire. The company voted to parade with Willan Walker hose company of Muyfel.
The column lists residents and visitors from Crook Street and nearby towns. It notes a boy hit in the eye by a stone while playing with Miss Grave Smith on Garfield Avenue, and updates on numerous locals including Mr. and Mrs. J. P. A. Tingley planning to start housekeeping, Miss Hyde recovering from a fall, and Claude R. Smith returning to work after a coast injury. It also mentions trips to New York, Glasgow, and Philadelphia plus several social visits and small town movements.
Workers at Grassy Island Delaware and Hudson breaker will be paid this afternoon. Mount Jessup Coal company broke ground for a new shaft on the flats opposite the mill bar. A severe storm last Thursday evening caused little damage besides several fences toppled. Mrs. W. S. Bonbright of Philadelphia will lecture on Health and How to Keep It at the Methodist church on Wednesday November 11 at 7. The lecture is free for ladies and girls over 16. Services in the Methodist Episcopal church are announced for tomorrow at 10:50 by Rev. H. B. Johnson.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes oil cloths and linoleums in all widths and prices, window shades and curtains, rocking chairs upholstered in plush tapestry and brocatelle, plus cobbler seats. The shop highlights its consistently low prices.
In the evening at 7 o'clock the pastor Rev S C Simpkins preaches on Christ's Words of Authority to All. Miss Jennie Scott and Mrs Snyder, both reported sick days ago, are convalescing slowly. A goodly number of citizens attend the jollification rally at Scranton this evening. Abraham Griener, hurt on Gravity road last Tuesday morning, remains in critical condition as his father arrives from Texas.
A lamp exploded in H. E. Taylor’s dining room on South Main street starting a smoldering fire. Firemen hunted for the source as neighbors fought the flames with limited visibility. Furnishings were ruined and loss to Mr. Taylor is heavy. Separately, Monday’s sound money demonstration caused a disturbance over a local society flag during a march. Police restored order. nine men faced charges with bail set.
Local football schedules list Wyoming Seminary Reserves and School of Lackawanna playing at Wyoming Field today. The report also notes preparations for a forthcoming fete led by Mise Lila A Stewart and mentions ongoing classes and plans to honor public generosity. Legal actions include Charles Gossard suing Wilkes Barre & Wyoming Valley Traction for damages up to $1,000, represented by John F Shen, and Belinda Elston filing suit against Delaware Lackawanna and Western for $15,000 over her son James Elston’s death in a crossing incident on August 25, 1886. In other notes, four individuals were sentenced for vandalism at the city lumber yard, theft of a Colima revere was reported and recovered through local shops, with Mr. Davis’s name plate replaced.
The township reports three hundred seventy seven enrolled voters plus thirty seven added on election day for a total of four hundred fourteen. Three hundred forty nine cast ballots on Tuesday, including notable figures George A. Davis eighty six, Almeron Covey, Julius Skinner sixty, and local residents such as Mr. Catterson of Glenburn, all voting in the McKinley era civic process.
Susquehanna and Oakland residents confront incendiary arson threats after a barn fires, with Rev. W. R. Cochrane receiving a mailed threat and notices posted on local bridges. Election excitement follows as Republicans claim county and district wins, Erie and D and H rail issues noted, and community vigil in Onnaquaga.
A user testimonial claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies and vitalizes blood, strengthens nerves, tones the stomach, and regulates the system. The writer describes severe grip and heart nerve issues improved after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and regained energy for housework.
James Gildea Archbald, a miner at Delaware and Hudson Number 3% mine, was severely injured by a premature blast. His arm and side were hurt but no serious outcomes are feared. Luke Flynn was knocked over by the storm on Main Street near Kinback's store. his hat landed in John Carroll's garden. C G Boland of Scranton was in town yesterday.
Testimonials praise a cold remedy branded 77 for colds. Letters from Mis J Snarks and EE Prerer cite cures and relief for colds grips and influenza. The notice urges purchase from druggists with small pellets mailed at 25 cents each or five for $1.
Tailors in Scranton advertise low prices for made to measure suits. They claim weekly growth in trade as customers flock to their shop for cheaper garments. They cut, fit and tailor all products locally, asserting no other local maker matches their prices or quality.
Local retailer W J Davis advertises suits priced from 14 to 40 dollars and pants from 3 dollars upward at 3, 727ng Avenue. This brief ad highlights affordable menswear options and a prominent sale range.
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