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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1896
Page
8
Carbondale notices remind readers that advertising orders and publication items left at Swannon & Co newsdealers on North Malin Street will receive prompt attention during their daily 8 am to 10 pm hours.
The Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary societies held their annual praise meeting in the church, with hymns, readings, prayers, and a reading on giving. Mrs. Meaker led discussion on what to give and why, noting gifts from the heart and a $61.00 offering for special mercies.
Prominent men met Friday to form a gentleman's driving club by Columba Chese compra. Members included Powens Were Mowers Patterson Satin Willian Simpson Evens McDonough Direwn and McDonald who raced at Anthracite park. Duncan Care roll Daley Thromp ton and McDonald chaired the meeting with Singer named secretary. A committee including Sahm Patterson and Singer was tasked to approach Traction officials about turning over the park to the association. The group adjourned at Wovelock, awaiting the committee call.
An attractive programme was rendered at the Germania sale Bayarday evening with dancing as usual. The items include a soprano sale by Miss Ligaie Dawhs, harwonion, autoharp set, a New York Professors Fiammond, stationists, Misses Walker and McNulty performances, and various dances and drum corps imitations.
Miss Hattie Mascoe of Washington Street entertained friends Saturday in honor of Miss Condit of Madison New Jersey. Fifteen guests attended the beeautifully decorated luncheon with palms roses and ferns creating a graceful dining room display. It was praised as a notably enjoyable event of the season.
Jovenh Mithe, son of Patrick Fee, was gored by a cow Friday afternoon. The horn pierced the temple, and Dir. Lamb treated the wound with several stitches. The injury was painful but not deemed serious.
Mise Jenele Jenkin accepted a position at the Famous dry goods store on Church street. Russel Jones and Albert Crane called on friends in Scranton last week. Mrs Stephen Kester is fit at her home on Arahhahl Street. Mr and Mrs R TL Felatle were in Plymouth last week attending a party given by Mr and Mrs.
Thanksgiving Day union services are planned at the Methodist church with Rev. T. BE Jep son of Berean Baptist to preach. various local residents including W L Pryor and George Benton are mentioned for visits and new positions. Social events include a ten year dance by Fortnightly club and a chrysanthemum show at Primitive Methodist church reflecting the era.
A Jermyn waterworks appeal from the waiter committee urges immediate action to secure bonds for artesian wells. The letter cites strong flow at 210 feet and proclaims water sufficiency with permanent double discharge, aiming to fund full completion. Local figures McDerrett and Kling Myans attend events. others note earnings, visits, and league activities locally.
Tonight a grand musical entertainment at Sibley Union church features Edison’s talking machine and a varied program including artistic whistling, recitations, songs, cornet, and graphophone numbers. Local candidates and a postponed town issue are noted amid the proceeds and prizes of a county fair fundraising.
Minooka reports residents visiting nearby towns with Adam Pasehold and Thomas Murray among those seen in Greenwood Peckville Forest City. a Stafford Street infant dies. OConnell Young Men’s Institute sets a meeting for Monday at Lov clock sharp. St Joseph’s Society finalizes plans for grand opening of handronme quarters Wednesday. a shooting match between John Coyne and Frank Webb announced for this afternoon at 2 near Black on the flat beside Cuthalloc cemetery. contestants known for marksmanship. crowd expected from nearby towns.
David Williams tops a growing field as a candidate for the post with three names circulating among supporters. Jen Williams received minutes from Friday’s meeting and plans to continue her campaign in coming days.
This evening no fine concert will be served on the Nebo Congregational church program. Intermission by the children plus a list of performers including O. 18. Morgan, soto and Waet, Edwin Bowen and friends of Lisle Park. Miss Mabel Stephens of Old Porte. Miss Maurie and David Pickerel, Morgan Bo Morgan and others of Taylor. Miss Mary Davis solo.
Miss Maggie Morgans and Ra chel Davies perform a duet with Wil We Magan at Old Forge joined by John Gwin and Moosie group. A six boy comic reading and a children's choir selection follow as doors open at 7 and the program begins 7 40 sharp under Chairman John Gwin and Secretary Mira Cassie Evans.
A Louisville police secretary dad Price recalls a tale of a railroad worker who admires Price’s handwriting yet jokes about his own skill. Price reacts by throwing red lemonades at the man after a quip about writing labels in China. The piece ends with a religious reflection on forgiveness.
The InteRGRENT BARTHOLOW Pro FESSOR of MATERIAL MEDICA General THERAPEUTICS and HYGIENE of Jefferson Medical College claims electricity will replace many drugs with similar success. Since Galvans in 1700, galvanism has grown as a cure for disease and is hailed as a kingly remedy by Dr Green and others. Proper electrical treatment with quality appliances is not painful. For details contact BE. EB. Bostick in Philadelphia or Seabury & Johnson in New York.
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