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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1897
Page
12
Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Bhannon & Co. news dealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Francis P. Coater of Scranton and Miss Grace M. Vannan daughter of Belmont street were married Thursday at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Charlee Tew officiated as Professor A. P. Thomas played Lohengrin and Call Me Thine Own during the ceremony. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple will honeymoon in Dubuque Town before residing in Scranton at the Hotel Newb.
A late afternoon reception at the Park Street home of Mesdames Lathrone and Miawek featured palm and ferns decor. Guests wore stylish gowns, were entertained by several ladies, and enjoyed refreshments served by Miss Reynolds and others. The event concluded with a note of great enjoyment.
An accident at the Hendrick shops yesterday afternoon saw a counter shaft break injuring two gag men. Frank Sitares of M1 street sustained chest neck and arm bruises while Dimeck of Chestnut avenue was hurt in the face. Drs Jenkins Keily and Lamb treated them before they were sent home. They worked in the punch machine department.
Charlo Tall-Tian, a Plancer Steam laundry employee on Silemavenue, was badly burned while opening furnace drafts. A flame burst from the door, injuring his face though his eyes were not seriously harmed. He was treated by Dr. M. L. Bailey and will be out of work for some time.
The Academy crowd cheered a Welsh prize singer after a Thursday evening concert held under Carbondale Cycle club auspices. Janae Blower managed the affair, and the club valued public support and interest in the event.
The funeral took place yesterday morning as many friends gathered at St Rose church. Rev W A Newton conducted a solemn requiem high mass and delivered an ingressive sermon. Pallbearers included George McDonough James Duffy Patrick Cann Anthony Puffy John Collinge Anthony Horan James Gilroy and Peer Grown. Out of town attendees included Mrs Mary Hradley from Fillnehannon Mrs Hoban and daughter James Scan ton and Dr Scanton of Scranton Miss Kathe Nealon from Forest City.
Rev and Mia Hiller of Busquihanna visited their son Po Hiller of Canaantreet. Dr Swallow and W W Lathrope enjoyed a Gravity railroad ride with Pierow Mutler. Mrs Marwood Jordan and daughter Beeley of Scranton closed their Crystal Lake cottage, Mrs John Stephens and Mrs Charles Roberts visited Wilkes Barre. Rechorehy dancing class featured banjo by Professor Francis de Lasherstay. Mrs Charles Nouser after surgery is doing well. Dwight Rhinevault improves after serious injury from coupling. Joseph Swan of Delaware and Hudson dies at Waymart after fall. German band fair featured Temperance band of Jermyn, solo by B M Campbell and vocal by Miss Alice Jordan and Fred Mitchell. Miss Mary Myers returns from Becrantoy visit.
A large demonstration is planned as the Republican county campaign is formally opened at the opera house. Principal speakers will be Hon W W Watson Fred W Fleltz and M W Lowry. The Junior Republican club of Scranton will participate, about eighty members strong.
Fragmented text advocates support for a free trade platform in Chicago and urges voting for Bohadt Horn and others. It labels McKinley as pro tariff and portrays Bryan as the opposing agent. The passage reflects unclear rhetoric and partisan framing.
Miss Rose Glanville and Mr Charles Waltz wed at Green Ridge with Rev G C Lyman officiating. The couple left for a honeymoon at Mount Cobb and plan to settle on Main Street after returning. Local notices mention visiting relatives, society events, and church services in Peckville and surrounding towns.
Arrangements are complete for a grand testimonial concert at Calgary Baptist Church on Monday evening in honor of townsman John T. Watkins. The program features piano solos, recitations, songs, duets, and the band the event promises to be one of the season’s grandest.
The evening sermon titled To Be or Not to Be There is the question invites all. A band of gypsies camp at the Od Homestead ark. Avoca residents James Davis Edward Mopking and James Smith attended the Galvary fair Thursday. William Davie and DPD. A. Williams attended the Bloomaburg fair yesterday. MM. J. Daniels longtime Scranton Truth Taylor correspondent resigns. Independent Order of Odd Fellows No 664 meets on North Main street. Mrs. Robert Inglis of Yatenville visits her parents on Main wired. John K. Knight of Philadelphia was here on business yesterday. William Whiteford attended the Ploomshore fair yesterday. Attend the Weber's run fair and festival this evening.
In Clark's Green anxious residents report nocturnal marauders and a suspicious burn at the ice house of George Weiss, formerly of the West Slice. Incendiary activity is suspected while locals discuss recent visits and routine town business.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Golden Chain lodge No. 045 installed Noble Grand John Elderkin View Grand Richard Barron and other officers on Thursday. Delegates from Providence Parkville Carbondale Jermyn and Olyphant lodges attended. A grand supper followed.
Moscow notices Miss Hollister's pupils will present a musical in her studio on Wednesday Oct 24 with admission ten cents. The program includes orchestra selections, piano solos by Edna Malone and Nellie Hollister, vocal and violin items, a piano duet by Ruth Gardiner and Grace Travis, and various solo and ensemble numbers led by Mrs Nonek and Grace Travis. Scranton and Tobyhanna visits are also noted for Fr W Posten and Charles Latarr.
An advertisement extols Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments including backache headaches irritability and lassitude. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Citas Kino of Philadelphia praising the tincture after years of illness and multiple doctors, claiming eight bottles restored her health.
The Scranton Symphony under Theodore Semberger will perform with solo pianist Mow Kowripel featuring Weber's in F minor concerto. Handel arias, Camille Saint-Saëns Dance of the Dead, and a modern symphonic poem are planned, with John T. Watkins on violin and several recitals announced. A second organ recital series by Haydn Evans begins today at Penn Avenue Baptist Church at 12:20 PM. Christmas Joy a new song service for Sunday schools by Susan Dickinson and Charles Chandler is expected for holiday use.
A fragmented verse urges Republicans faithful in nine, those who remain true to the party, to prove their loyalty now by aligning with trusted leaders. The poem emphasizes fealty over wavering support and calls for decisive action to reinforce party bonds.
At Mrs. John Sherwood's reading a pink tape clung to her skirt and trailed behind her. A passerby offered to return it but she produced a manuscript roll and explained it was the tail of her discourse.
A fragment from a Washington bar scene shows Farmer Corntagael discussing a hunting trip. The talk turns to returning with few items and pigeons carrying messages from the North Mole, tying a sense of ongoing errands and uncertain fortunes.
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