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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1896
Page
8
Advertisements orders for job work and publication items left at Shannon and Co newsdealers North Main will receive prompt attention. Office open from 9 a m to 5 m.
Anthony Coolican, a long time Carbondate resident aged 72, died suddenly on Tacaday afternoon after a day at work at the seltware and Hudson Coal Brook beaker. Survived by his widow, a daughter, two brothers and a sister. The funeral will be held this afternoon from St Base church.
James McGarry died after a sudden hemorrhage near the Jun. A longtime resident of Canaan township he moved from Wayne County to the city years ago. Pioneer and landowner in the region he was widely known. Four sons and two daughters mourn him along with two sisters and other relatives. The funeral will take place this afternoon.
The cantata Paul of Tarsus will be performed in the city on Tuesday evenings in November. The Horanten talent will present it with the First Presbyterian and Park Methodist Episcopal churches of Scranton. Proceeds will benefit the Belmont Sunday School.
Special services were held Tuesday evening at the First Presbyterian church to aid Armenian sufferers. The meeting was led by Mr. WN Ty OPter OF A, with Place and Chora Lee speaking on the subject, and strong interest was shown.
Local notes report a laborer struck by a Delaware and Bludgen packet engine and seriously injured. Several residents, including Mrs. T. Brady and Mrs. Connell, are mentioned with visits, illnesses, and family events. A funeral, a hospital operation, and a near accident involving a bus driver are noted among numerous brief social items.
An old advertisement notes a broad range of goods from grain to Wilton rugs and window shades. It boasts fabrics in all widths and prices, rocking chairs upholstered in tapestry, brocade, and fine cobbler seats. Prices claimed as the lowest.
A Wednesday fire at Hugh Curran’s North Main Street residence caused total destruction aided by a strong easterly wind. The kerosene lamp explosion is blamed for the blaze and Curran and family escaped with little clothing. The basement family of Polish descent also lost goods to water.
Annie O Ruuwrke dies after a fall in the kitchen aid. Interment planned at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Miss Sadd Hellas suffers nervous exhaustion and collapses in public, aided by Dr. Scnamans. Miss Wellas of Hackettstown visits sisters Demjowey Wallace. Mayo event preview mentions choir aperitif and Ladies Auxiliary officers elected. Lehigh Valley will pay employees Saturday. Local residents return from Orange and Lehigh hunting trip with a large amount of game.
Diphtheria cases were reported again as the town watched health officials. Editor Tale Evans and local residents were noted visitors. Funeral held for seven month old Marshall Critedale from Hickory Street with burial at Prospect Cemetery. Epworth League hosts plan for district delegates meeting at the Methodist church tomorrow. Meghwol sustained serious injuries after a ladder accident at Peck's Mills when a car struck the switch and knocked him down breaking his collar bone.
Anthony Dane of the heights drank and caused trouble with neighbor Patrick Motale and relative Mrs. McGale. He grabbed an ax, threatened to smash a stove, fought with Motale, and returned to smash the stove risking a building fire. Mayor Nichols fined Dane 20 in each assault and battery and malicious mischief cases and held him on 1000 bail for court.
Yesterday morning W J Honeywell and Dallas companion Mr Whipp rode a lumber wagon from Dallas to Luverne. The wagon turned on a rail near Kirwhs mill, throwing all aboard. Honeywell sixteen years old suffered head wounds and temporary unconsciousness, but Dr Lang found his injuries not dangerous.
The King's Daughters host a festive event in Memorial church chapel on Wednesday November 1 from 6 to 10 pm. The program features five decor sections with New Years reception coffee and water. Decoration Day room. Lady Independence Day ice cream and gifts. Thanksgiving table duties. and Christmas house night with varied gifts. Proceeds benefit charity.
William Coop aged 72 of Plainfield dies at home. He leaves a sister and other relatives. Funeral service Wednesday at 2 PM at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Evk Tuer. Burial in Pfothern hack cemetery.
M. gd. Hichards of Newarl seeks to establish a ded seri factory in the city. The proposal aims to create local employment and boost industry with a planned production schedule and tentative timelines.
A new brick house of 40 by 70 feet and three stories will be built near Dr Hon Young on South Franklin Street. A team owned by Andrew Derrain and driver John Colley caused a wreck on Kingston flats as the bogey crashed. Wilkes-Barre High School meets Harry Hillman in a football game at Young Men's Christian Association park, the second of four to be played this season, with two more games to decide the section championship. Add Mission 1 A Blackman, once clerk for Nat Wolfe & Co., died yesterday in Lis terhurst New York after two weeks of brain inflammation at about 25 years old. David A Crant resigns as Marcel Room manager at Lehigh Valley depot to become foreman of Nagles livery stable, replaced by S A Ronge from Lehigh Valley machine shops.
A fragment from Cheveluml Plain Dealer features a sparring exchange about identity and action with emphasis on a sprinter figure. The dialogue hints at social roles and personal rage as part of a broader urban scene.
Local tailors promote low prices with in house cutting fitting and making in Scranton. Salts from 14.00 to 10.00 pants from 3.00 and up. The ad claims weekly trade growth and unique value with all garments produced locally.
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