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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1895
Page
4
An exhortation to value health and science urges readers to use Warner’s Safe Cure to prevent disease and ease suffering. It warns that life without attention to health is a mistake and stresses informed choice for happiness and longevity.
The Columbia Hose Company held its annual officer elections with many members present. William Peel was chosen president, John Moffitt secretary, P F Moran treasurer, T G Coughlin foreman, John Brennan assistant foreman, Charles Smith driver, James Campbell drill master, Abe Sahm properties, and J M Nealson J W Kilpatrick Thomas Finnerty trustees. Peel urged reforms and higher participation, thanked Erie Hose of Susquehanna for Firemen's Day hospitality, and proposed a commemorative framed group photo be sent to Erie boys.
This afternoon the high school team faces the city rival Tigers at Alumni Park at 4 PM in a tightly matched contest. Both sides expect a hot game with the Tigers heavier but less practice, while the locals aim for victory behind strong lineups and confident play.
Preparations for Mitchell's fair proceed as a Mayors committee schedules the event at W. W. Watt hall on Church street from Nov 14 to Dec 1. Frederick Thompson Peter Rivenbure Fred Galley and Charles Alexander lead the general committee as they arrange attractions to fund uniforms and boost community support.
A men’s meeting is set for Sunday afternoon at 2 20 in the Methodist church. Committees from several churches decided last June that monthly meetings would rotate among churches. The first planned for September was postponed due to Schiveren meetings, with hopes of strong turnout after the revival.
A jolly stag party last evening at Morgan Thomas’s home surprised the guest of honor. Arranged by his friends from the Kimball Glee Club, of which he is a prominent member, the event featured refreshments a smoker and vocal music.
A general good time lasted late with attendees including William Opie Jr Davis Lewis Joseph Johns Ei Chilton W D Lewin M Wa M Tappen Daniel D Davis F Tappen Morgan Thomas Joseph Richards and Evan Thomas.
The Central house on South Main street has a new proprietor James Boylan takes over from 8 C Hell. Boylan is a prominent young businessman known for his familiarity with hotel operations and his ties to J J Monahan and the Harrison house. He brings travel trade connections and broad local acquaintance to the role.
William McConnegie of Clark Avenue, employed at the Delaware and Hudson freight house, was badly cut when a companion pulled a knife from him. Dr Lowery treated the wounds with several stitches, delaying his ability to work again. In Alderman Baker’s court Patrick Dowdican faced a seduction charge from Sarah Morgan. Dowdican denied the claim, was jailed, then bailed by his mother and sister for 300 dollars. Morgan was 25, Dowdican about 28.
Thomas Jordan, foreman at the powder mill, slipped on pipes and fell, injuring his chin with a deep gash. He was at work when the accident occurred.
Mrs Eleanor Smith and Charles Tucker spent Thursday at Minooka. Ruth Lee and daughter Miriah of Wichita Kan visited at the Courtrights Wayne street and returned home. G S Wilcox of Great Bend visited A Purple of Salem Avenue. Luther Chambers, formerly of this city now Philadelphia, was in town after more than twenty years. John Coughlin of Fell township improving from typhoid fever. District Deputy Grand Master F Histed installed Odd Fellows officers in Peckville. Dancing at Mine Della Bailey's on Canaan Street with friends. refreshments at 11. Mrs Grinnell and Mrs Ely visiting in the city. Several others noted visits to and from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and local towns.
Mrs Johnson Schneur returns from three week visit with relatives at Magoh Chink. Mrs Edward Watson and daughter Clara come back from extended visit with relatives at New Mil Mini Mattie visits her sister Mrs KE T Conners. Jr and Mrs David Morgans spend several days in Philadelphia. Harry Conners, long time surveyor at Mount Jest Sup Coal, noted in local notes near Betech.
Pittston hosted county chairman McGahren and Democratic candidates William McLean Lee Tantón J W Maloy and John Perkina for an informal reception at the Sinclair house and campaign planning. A ward by ward precinct committee system was set, with plans for a grand rally at the Wilkes Barre Armory and an appeal to bring in David B Hill to speak.
At Thursday's select council meeting Mayor Maloney submitted names to fill board of health vacancies caused by the resignations of John Jordan and Dr G Underwood. The appointments were confirmed with Dr Benscoter expected to decline service.
Joseph Murphy drew a full house at Music Hall with his Shauns Rhue routine and was cheered throughout. Captain Jack Crawford lectured at YMCA hall on Camp fire and the Trail to a large audience as the winter series opens.
An 19th century advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for scrofula salt rheum and blood poisoning. It claims the product uniquely cleanses purifies and vitalizes the blood and asserts success where other medicines failed. It notes the product and Hood's Pills are widely sold by druggists.
Miss Genevieve McCann of Hyde Park visits Miss Mame Reap of William Street with Dr. J C Reap H B Reap Dr James OMalley and Miss Kate OMalley. Miss Mae Matthews returns from a Hudson Valley trip. Miss Blackman of Kingston and Miss Allen of Scranton stay with the Dorrs. Professor W H Wolfsohn, famed Evangelist Schiveren accompanist, heads home to Buffalo after town call. They plan to attend the Atlante exposition next week then winter in California.
The Scranton Tribune reports on Jacob Stettler’s death from arm cancer and funeral details. It notes a Broad Street Methodist Episcopal church group’s trolley trip to Nanticoke, lists attendees, and mentions contracts for heating and sewer outlets, a Duryea building boom, church confirmations, and a minor street accident with a worker wounded.
Fragmentary text notes tinning and soldering items sold by the pound. Mentions a person TONIO HARTMAD:N with an address 627 Birch 6. The passage references art detailing costs and contracting.
The Eagle Hose company won first prize in Reading’s firemen drifting contest and Mechanics Hose company took second in hose laying. Prothonotary George J. Llewellyn, ex chief, was ejected at Reading’s state convention and threatens a northeastern Pennsylvania Firemen’s league. William Wilson the South Main Street butcher needed surgery after a glass cut on the hand.
Pittston business directory lists First Class Plumbing at Wright and Co located 97 South Main Street. Also advertises a new range for sale or exchange and household goods bought or exchanged.
In Old Forge township night schools will open next Monday evening. Mrs Samuel Brodhead attended a function in Montrose this week. An advertised kidney remedy named New South American Kidney Cure promises relief in six hours from kidney and bladder pain. It claims to cure both male and female urinary issues and rapid relief, sold by C M Harris, druggist, Scranton.
Fragmented OCR text from a sheriff sale or discount listing shows garbled fabric and clothing prices, with references to cotton, muslin, crash cloth, and other goods. No coherent event date or identifiable parties are determinable from the readable fragments.
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