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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1896
Page
8
Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Hannon & Co. newsdealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Mrs J Faulkner of Dundalt Street died Friday evening after six weeks of inflammatory rheumatism. One of the city’s oldest residents, she was born in Ireland sixty six years ago and came to Carbondale in 1850 with her parents. She married Mr Faulkner and is survived by six children Frank Mrs Brieson Louise Martha George and Charles, two sisters Mrs Eliza Davidson and Mary Ormedy, and a brother Robert Murdock. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 00 at the residence with Rev GC A Phare officiating and interment in Maplewood Cemetery.
Entertainment directed by Mrs Scurry and Miss Herrin features vocal solos quartets and duets. Selections include Weber pieces and violin numbers with recitations and cornet and piano parts. A lively program showcases local musicians led by Mrs W G Scurry and Miss Olvn Herrin.
William B Watt of Carbondale wed Miss Caroline Innes of Wilkes-Barre in a noon ceremony at the bride’s home. Only immediate families attended. couple to honeymoon through major cities and reside with the groom’s parents until spring.
A successful Friday night program at the Academy of Music featured tableaux and recitations by Miles Mollie Tracey Westen, a duo by Professor Thorns and Miss Lena Bronson, and a piano violin duet by Miss Anna Barrett and Professor Carl Hessler.
Mrs Dow Timpheey and Merc spent Friday in Scranton. Rourke resigned from Adie Express to join Ontario and Western freight offices. Mrs Frank Smith spent Friday in Scranton. Mr and Mrs T Meaher entertained friends Saturday. Miss Thorne visiting relatives in Honesdale. Mrs Pitta Wall of Tallman and Wall visiting out of town. James Keighton of Wilkes-Barre visiting Killeen in this city. Miss Annie Brennan visiting friends in Wilkes. Germania band to hold a fair in Watt's ball next week. Mrs Anthony Horan and daughter Nellie of Dunmore street visited Mrs Gallagher on Pike street. Services were held in German Tavernage in Congregational church. Rev John Kowala preached in Maglish. Miss Intra Deete of New York spent Sunday with her parents in Scranton. Captain Benjamin Everett Morris of Scranton spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Tingin. Mrs W H Jackson of West Pittston spent Sunday with daughter Mrs G B Samson on Canaan street. Ted Primrose of Scranton spent Sunday with friends in this city. Rev Father Judge of Manley and Rev Father Cassell of Moresidevale visited Father Coffey last week. Miss Harriet Remsen, Miss Bertha Hyde, and Miss Harriet Thorpe of Mrs M Q Meaker's trainee class spend Thanksgiving vacation with parents. Announcement made of the forthcoming marriage of Francis Judee and Miss Nellie Linnen at St Roger church on Wednesday afternoon. William Silsbee, fireman on Farnier Haird's engine, received a bad scalp wound Saturday morning from an iron fever of a coal salute at pockets.
The Rev. T. C. Edwards will lecture Tuesday evening at the First Panther church for Congregational church benefit. Rev. Mr. Eide wards, an eloquent lecturer and abolitionist, will address a Jarice congregation with stereopticon views titled Through Paris to Rome. The Temperance Band fair will also open.
A Wilton Illinois store promotes a wide range of goods including grain, cloths and linoleums in all widths and prices, window shades and curtains, fancy rocking chairs upholstered in plush tapestry and brocatelle, cobbler seats, and claims the lowest prices.
The programme lists a sequence of performances including Hip Hip Hurrah with Roche Griffiths Hocking and Swick on guitar and autoharp, Mellow and Kelley selections, Ro Hocking oration by Thomas Roberts, and multiple solos and quartette numbers led by Mrs. O Connor and others with instruments like banjonet.
Reading like a local issue page, the piece notes an evening concert under the Welsh Baptist church. It lists performers including Miss Ne ufe Taylor and Rev. W. Jones with selections such as The Seas and The Crusdoers, plus a cake and coffee reception after.
Sarah Olyphant Reese died at home after a brief illness. She was daughter of Rev and Mrs A A Roanes and wife of John Reese. Funeral services were held at Fourth Street home with Mr Jones of Hyde Park officiating and burial in Union Cemetery.
A large Rochester crowd heard General Gordon speak for two and a half hours praising the Lost Days of the Confederacy. He proclaimed ongoing unity with those who love liberty and vowed the American flag would stand as the emblem of freedom worldwide. Soldiers in attendance wept as they greeted the former foe, with Gordon visibly moved.
A veteran correspondent recalls acts of extraordinary courage across battles and sieges. It highlights sailors, officers, and common soldiers who faced danger with composure, from shipboard powder magazines to frontline rescues, exemplifying steadfast bravery.
A letter explains how women unable to discuss health issues with physicians write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Mass for guidance. The notice touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a swift aid for symptoms like painful menstruation and nervousness and promises free advice.
Dr Green of Philadelphia promotes electricity as a dominant medical cure. He cites Galvanism’s growth since 1790 and lists treatments and equipment including Galvanic Faradic and X-Ray devices. The notice claims success for rheumatism gout paralysis eczema indigestion and nerve diseases and offers free consultation and references.
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