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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1896
Page
8
Fragmentary ad copy from Carbondale indicates notices about E n work and replacements. The text references an office open from a.m. to a later time and mentions test orders or proceedings. Names, dates, and full details are obscured by OCR gaps.
About thirty laborers on Belmont Street walked off work Friday after disputes over work arrangement and pay. They demanded 1.25 per day instead of the 1.10 they received, were replaced by others, and Saturday those involved were dismissed. Paving progresses with Coates supervising a full force. Lillibridge’s crew excavates and the traction company prepares to lay track on Canaan Street.
Seventh Avenue residents plan a summer paving project stretching from Main to Church streets. The street, largely level with an earth roadbed, needs improvement beyond current curb and gutter work. A majority between Main and Church favor paving, with interest extending to property owners west of Main and toward the Delaware and Hudson railroad crossing.
The Roesigers marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary and Mr. Roesiger's fiftieth birthday with a large gathering at their Park Street home. A bountiful repast followed, with generous gifts including remembrances from Mr. Roesiger's sister in Germany. Guests included John Mohrs family Nicholas Mohrs August Gerhardt William Erk Christopher Erk Homer Hutchins Louis Bruner Joseph Krantz Frank Shoul Peter Krantz and Mrs. Fred Ribbenbaker of Honesdale.
Five applicants vie for the Carbondale postmaster position. Irving Davis, Joseph Powderly, W L Yarrington, William P D Evans, and E D Lathrope pursue signatures. The job now pays $2,190 yearly with rent and clerk hire covered by the government.
Local undertakers committee met to finalize arrangements for the tri county association gathering on November 24. Mayor O Neill will give the welcome address with remarks by Dr H C Wheeler and Alderman B B Jones. Secretary T P Letchworth of Dunmore approved the plans. Dinner to be served at the American House with about 100 expected.
Monday evening at the Methodist church the young lady workers present an entertainment with instrumental and vocal solos recitations and numbers by a new local orchestra. A top level talent lineup promises an unusually meritorious program.
Mrs David Morgan returns from New York after visiting there. Miss Jennie Gerrity of Pike street starts work at the Famous dry goods store on Church street. Mrs G A Place hosts her mother Mrs Paine of Binghamton on Terrace street. Wallace visits friends in Clinton. Rev Henry Evans of South Wilkes-Barre preaches at Welsh Baptist church. Elder and Mrs Miller of Clifford celebrate their golden wedding. Rebekah Degree lodge of Odd Fellows plans an entertainment and social at their ball on November street. George W Benson, wife and son Leo of Susquehanna visit his brother H C Benson on North Wyoming street. J J Gorman hosts cousin William Delaney of Newark Valley. Manton Abbey of Salem Wayne soreake attends Wood's College in a city. Mrs L A Bagsett returns home after visiting relatives at Rochester. Mise Molly Okowitz of Wayne visits friends here. Teachers Bible class meets Friday evenings at Trinity church Sunday school room.
A local retailer advertises a wide stock of carpets from two inch grain to Wilton, cloths and linoleums, window shades and curtains, rocking chairs, and cobbler seats. The seller promises the lowest prices on all items and highlights novelty offerings.
Eager teachers anticipate the sessions as each member prepares to read through the program. T Barnard shows improvement. Mrs. Theodore Campbell of Easton visits. Mr and Mrs L V Writer host. Chases to New York and local visits are noted among residents and officials.
The Taylor band plans a five day fair at Weber's rink with first class county bands each evening. Door prizes include a barrel of flour with admission tickets. Local social events include visits by residents, school director candidacy, and updates on streetcar operation through Main street. The Anthracite Glee Club and St Joseph's society committee announced related local activities.
The Catholic Young Men's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Dramatic company presents Ara-na-Pogue or The Wicklow Wedding at Father Mathew Opera House tonight. James A. O Malley will sing You Can t Stop an Irishman The United Nations Little Mollie McDonnell will perform I Would Like to Be Like Grandma Lucy Mooney will sing Golden Curls William Brennan will perform clog and jig dances with Reel music no full orchestra A grand social follows in the Club of 95 rooms Admission to play 15 25 cents social 25 cents Episcopal services resume in Edwards hall with Rev Edward J Houghton Dunmore officiating Sunday school at 3 pm service at 4 pm. Lizzie Madden of Busquehanna returns home from visit with brother here Miss Cora Voyle returns from Carbondale Miss Maud Oakley of Deposit visits Miss Nettle Knapp on West Side.
A grand concert will be held at Nebo Congregational church Rend ham on November 23 with participants including J. E. Morgan Edwin Bowen and friends of Hyde Park Miss Rachel Stephens Old Forge Miss Magogle and David Pickerel Mr. Morgan HB. Morgan and others of Taylor Miss Mary Davis solo Old Forge Miss Maggie Morgans and Rachel Davies duet Willie Morgan Old Forge Mr. John Gwin and others of Moosle. six boys read aloud. select children's choir performs. Doors open 7 pm, program starts 7 30 pm. Chairman John Gwimn Moosie, secretary Miss Cassie Evans Old Forge.
Denver editor Colonel John Arkins of the Rocky Mountain News, famed for wit, critiqued Cleveland's first term as all stomach and neck. He mocked Congressman Symes with a deep voice and strong phraseology in early congressional commentary. His quips and a front page dispatch on Washington politics reflect the era's journalistic style and personae.
A Lake County delegate nominated Hosea Townsend amid tense proceedings. J L Hodges, accused of stealing Arkansas penitentiary roofing, interrupted, then asked if the gathering was a convention or a holocaust as he eyed the crowd.
Ford's letter praises English roads and local administration, noting constant care, roadmenders, and county oversight. It argues American reform via organized road leagues, trained roadmen, and better funding, citing Bath area examples and Lansdown Road to Beckford's Tower.
A Connecticut history piece highlights a mid 18th to early 19th century custom where enslaved people elected a black governor on the Saturday after election day. Governors like Quan and Beaton wielded real power with severe local justice, until abolition faded the practice.
A 19th century advice note addresses young girls showing hysteria nervousness and pain with a pitch for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It promises rapid restoration and offers free information from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Tailors advertise low prices for suits in Scranton claiming increasing trade and unmatched fits. They cut, fit, and manufacture locally and assert they are unique in offering such prices and in producing garments on site.
Bargain buoyed by price cuts announced by W. J. Davis noting pants from $3.00 upward with reduced rates from $14.00 to $40.00 in stock and a Balding address tied to the listing.
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