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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1896
Page
8
Notices urge readers to leave advertisements orders for job work and typesetting at Brannon & Co News Denaters North Main Street. Office hours are 9 am to 10 pm for prompt attention.
Mrs Mary A Grow widow of Rev W L Grow died Wednesday afternoon after months of illness She was nearly eighty born in England she lived in Auburn New York Waterford Parmington and finally Carbondale She was active in church work and social life leaving two surviving sisters Mrs Bassett Plymouth Michigan and Mrs Hanford Detroit Funeral services will be held at the Hendrick home this afternoon at 2 30.
The Carbon Gate Hospital Association held its annual meeting at the First National Bank building. Officers elected include President William Walker and Vice President James Shepherd. the staff of physicians remains unchanged. 176 patents treated at $49 per week on average. total receipts $728.21 plus deniations of Coal and ice. Superintendent Miss C Desmond and Dr M L Bailey served resident physician.
Fine entertainment by Lucretia Lodge and guests featured recitations by Nellie Stanton Lillie Jenkins May Jenkins and Nellie Rimmer dialogues by Eva Jones Tessie Adley Minnie Jones and Richard Curnew instrumental pieces by Maude Carter and Miss Maxwell with baskets of provisions for sale and a hearty program enjoyed by all.
Mr and Mrs J Hoyt attended the marriage of Miss Marcaretee of Pittston to Prank FP Allison of Oska louska on Wednesday in Pittston. Frank Cuyon the great Indian half back of Carlisle will play football with the Alumni team on the twenty.
Fragmentary notices report visits and arrivals in Carbondale including Mrs C E Spencer and Mrs R P Patterson hosting events at 75 Lincoln Avenue, PP. Destin left for Buffalo to visit his daughter Mrs E Wallace Allen with planned visits to Elmira and Wy Chester. Crystal Athletic club to play St Thomas college eleven. Several residents and visitors listed with travels, entertainments, and appointments. The Imperial Quartette plans to sing again. staff changes noted at local drug store. Young Lady Workers hosted a reception. fundraising efforts described with books and contributions totaling about 200 dollars.
Regular session tomorrow evening. weddings, receptions, and dances announced. Local residents James Golden and others are noted with gatherings at Lake Wine and Weedreading. marriage of Miss Liggle McChone and Jute Pilgpatelek solemnized. farewell for Rev. A. Wesley. upcoming church program at O Malleys hall with music and readings. minor injuries reported from a car deer incident near Pittston.
Agnes Graham Reynolds of San Mateo California to George Howard Ries of Arizona announce their wedding set for Wednesday at Scranton Asbury church. The high school football team eyes a Saturday game with Keystone scrub. Local industry like the bobbin and glass factories run at full or near-full capacity as orders flow in. A fatal kitchen fire claims Gertrude Hess, one year old, amplifying concern over home safety.
A fragmented ode to electricity in medicine cites Robert Bartholow and Galvanism since 1790, arguing electricity will replace many drugs. Dr Green’s practice, with Harettians appliances, is claimed to bring painless treatment for rheumatism, promising results from patients in Philadelphia and New York.
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