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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1896
Page
4
Carbondale notices from Cannon & Co. newsdealers on North Main Street announce advertisements and job work are welcome. The shop will attend to items left there from 8 a m to 10 p m, urging prompt attention for publication orders.
The Christian Alliance convention closed last evening after three sessions at the Congregational church on South Church Street. Morning, afternoon, and evening meetings drew fair daytime attendance and a large, enthusiastic crowd at the final session led by workers Miss Draper of Sing Sing New York Rev McArthur of Pittsburgh and Dr Hughes of Scranton.
The First Methodist Sunday school has become crowded and rents a dwelling from W. W. Watt in Belmont district to accommodate Methodist children. It may be used for public services after renovations by Contractor Tobingen. The new schedule will start with the Second Methodist church and other denominations may use the building later.
Fire destroyed a dwelling at Kiely near Ovid and damaged adjacent structures. Only fragments of household items were saved. Insurance valued the dwelling at 1000 dollars and furniture at 600 dollars. fire started likely from a mislocated stove pipe.
The Giannunia Singing Society marks ten years with a joint anniversary concert. The event will be held Saturday, with the elevated program on Monday. The society has grown into a strong organization in the city.
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A jumble of names and events fills town life with visitors and residents alike. Misses Minite Kyte and Millew Wattes tour friends, with Miss Margaret Clarkson and Mrs Walter Acie noted for recent illness. families like Purdy, Watt, and Nimmo appear in weddings and travel. Viewers appointed for township road change. Junior Christian Endeavor delegates attend a convention in Beran ion. Bert Porter, once of this city, marries Elizabeth Nimmo in Jersey City.
The Young People's unions of this town and vicinity will hold its rally at the Calvary Baptist church this evening. All are cordially invited, members especially, to help and make the service. Interesting cards are out announcing the mar-
A bustling sale advertises deep cuts on carpets with Ingrain and Brussels varieties priced from 25c to 75c per piece. The notice touts large quantities and mentions Brussels carpets offered in multiple sizes, inviting shoppers to compare prices and read the ad.
The notice records the marriage of Mise Ella tonner to William Murphy on June 22. It also mentions Patrick McHugh, a mine driver, being hurt near Archbald, and visits by James Grogan and Daniel Sullivan from New Jersey, plus a Welsh Baptist church Young People’s union social with Hyde Park members. The Hyde Park speakers included Mr Edwards and Rev J M Lloyd, with recitations and singing followed by refreshments.
Last evening the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association installed new officers at Edward's hall with Misa Mary A. Gallagher of Scranton conducting the ceremonies. Officers installed included President Miss Mary J. McCormack and secretaries Miss Mary J. Hughes Mamie OMalley and Mrs Med Lavin as treasurer. After services, members and guests dined at the Mahon House with elaborate decor and several local figures in attendance. A businessmen baseball game against Avoca ended 15 to 6 in favor of Avoca.
Facts sketch a series of local happenings. Jon Walter reburies a barn relocated from York state where he worked this past summer. A barn fire near Hbourtwoelek damaged property this Wednesday morning. Several residents including Miy Simrel Oli Kennedy attended the Willsville fair. May Watkins of Clifford visited Lame Warren and Clinton Cook and Rev. Watkins family. Carrie Watkins and Mrs. L. D. Kemmeter with daughter Jessie joined the Christian Bydsaver convention at Sormitton. Mrs. Trufus Landley and Miss M Walter are ill. A Methodist social and supper is planned for Oct 2 to support church expenses with a dollar admission and proceeds toward church costs.
A collage of humorous snippets and dialogue from multiple newspapers including Philadelphia North American Detroit News and Cleveland Leader. The fragments feature playful exchanges about work strikes moral courage baby development and whimsy with characters like Tommy Walter and Beguine.
A long standing remedy praised for over fifty years to comfort teething children. It soothes the child, softens gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide. Ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup only, twenty five cents per bottle.
About 20 workers from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad met in Kingston at the company store room to organize a sound money league. R B Hubbell was named temporary chairman with several officers nominated for permanent roles including president Re Y Vaughn and treasurer William Somers. A uniforming committee was formed and the next meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 in the conductors room over the freight house. The group includes many former Democrats with patriotism over party.
Wednesday the West End Wheelmen purchased a lot on the westerly side of Franklin street between Academy and Sullivan, adjoining the Franklin street school. The 34 by 17 foot lot, purchased from Morgan Williams, was sold at a low price near 100 per cub, with plans for a building costing at least 10,000 to be erected, possibly before 1900 according to Frank Deltrick.
Rev. Inn. Thomas J. Conaty of Worcester Mass will lecture at St Mary’s church on Wednesday evening October 2 on education. He is nationally renowned and one of the country’s best known priests. The talk is free with admission by card from J J Gallagher J P Heuffer P S Swinsburne P J Burke or N Gallagher.
A yellow base weighing ten pounds was caught in the river by Charles Fischer of Tunkhannock. The Altogether Social club meets Wednesday evenings in Hoerinzers hall North Main street for a large dancing class. The Ninth Regiment plans a battalion drill and a concert on Monday October 1. Alexander's Ninth Regiment band will provide music. Classes in physical culture and stenography were organized last evening at the YWCA. Attendance next Wednesday at 7 40 is urged for class entrants. Miss Annheuser Wish desires all to join her Bible class tomorrow at 7 20. Sewing class meets the same evening. Membership not required for registration in the last two classes.
A fragmentary exchange shows a mother arguing for a grand debut for their daughter Jenure while another voice suggests awaiting this morning’s quoted debut plans. The incomplete dialogue hints at high expectations and family dynamics shaping a coming‑out or debut event.
A Chicago Record overheard chat on North Clark Street about a funeral praised as splendid and well attended. The speakers described the crowd, new soprano, flawless flowers, dark black casket with pale pink satin, hand-painted roses, and the cemetery’s lush greenery, ending with remarks on the grand opera.
A nationwide chorus of grateful letters praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving uterine issues and related backache dizziness and fear. The testimonials claim displacement ulcers and sorrow vanish, restoring happiness and usefulness.
Local retailer boasts deep stock from manufacturers eager to move goods for spot cash. Undersells rivals with high grade, reliable footwear and easy showings, urging customers to inspect before buying elsewhere and make the store their headquarters.
Footwear dealer lists itself as sole agent for Stacy Adams Co Gray Bros and P Coxs Fine Shoes. Local shop emphasizes exclusive representation and variety of styles for men and women with a focus on durability and value.
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