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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1895
Page
4
An ad-like piece argues women suffer from weakness and related ailments and promotes Warner’s Lafe Cure as the universal remedy. It claims medical and scientific support and urges readers to seek this treatment to end misery.
In Carbon dale the Catholic church bids farewell to Rev J J Curran after eight years. He is promoted to Withes Barre and will travel to Seraston with the bishop to be introduced to Wal Yarr parishioners. Curran served since his Aug 27 ordination in Scranton and helped grow the local parish into a large community. A temporary de bulge chapel will serve until a church is built. Curran plans to begin duties in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday with Father McAndrew guiding the parish. The successor in this city is not yet announced.
James Pidgeon of Brooklyn reported robbed early yesterday with thieves breaking in, stealing tools, and leaving tacks scattered. A dog bark and a stone were noted at the time. two men were seen fleeing toward a rail yard. Police are pursuing charges.
The funeral of Mrs. George Staith, who died Wednesday, was held yesterday at 2 PM from her home on Fourth Wyoming Street. Services followed at the Baptist church with Rev. Jepson officiating and Rev. Lewis assisting. Jepson preached on Ecclesiastes vii 1, urging that a name is better than ointment.
The funeral included a Welsh language prayer by Rev W J Lewin and a sermon quoting that day of death surpasses birth for those living a Christian life. Pallbearers were six brothers Thomas Oscar Edward Francis Morgan Walter and William. Interment followed at Brookside cemetery.
A team attached to a heavy beer wagon bolted along Main street yesterday morning after the driver left briefly in a South Malin street store. Frightened horses veered at Main and Seventh, struck FE. HW, Burke’s place, then halted near Memorial Park after causing some damage.
Lena Corby, ten years old and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. EB T. Corby of Belmont Street, died after two weeks of diphtheria despite early antitoxin. The child, a maid in the Corby household, was buried in Maplewood Cemetery in a private funeral.
This afternoon the high school team travels to Honestale to face a strong local eleven in a planned game. No park game is set this afternoon. The Aluimil team heads to Kingston next Wednesday to meet Wyoming Seminary, with a return game proposed for November 22.
The planned resignation of City Engineer Frick hangs in doubt as officials wait for a final decision. Frick, long a valued city officer, faced a heavy workload during a challenging period, and his continued service may hinge on reconsideration of his intentions. Arbor Day events and school activities highlighted yesterday, including tree planting and recitations by students. A Wood's Business College literary society met last evening with a varied program and debate. Drs Lowry Niles and Fitzsimmons performed abdominal surgery on a patient near Powderly Road, while another surgery involved a patient with appendicitis in the same area.
Theresa Pidgeon and others attend a sectal at Mokera hall in Dial last night while two children on Cemetery street suffer diphtheria. Dr. Pay gives antitoxin. Mire Faurot departs for a two week visit to relatives in MI Creek Pueblo and Wilkes-Barre. John Buckley visits Elkdale friends. Trinity Church improvements begin. Frank Hubbard moves to Simpson house with family.
The Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune lists notices on Catholic young ladies forming an auxiliary, a lecture by E D B Nichols, and a visit by Mrs. William Welsh. It covers a drill master receiving a sideboard, a fatal death of Frank Donohue at 33, and a verdict favoring Patterson in a land dispute. Reports on coal mine fires and management actions occur alongside a Pittston Council notice and a local business directory entry.
The Mehoopany liveryman Klethline buys land at Putnam street end near Lehieh Valley depot and plans a barn for railroad props. Mehoopany’s population boost draws local attention as townsfolk comment on future developments and moving plans.
The incident involved Hutton's belongings all being destroyed during a rude affair. The guilty party was traced after the arrest followed. Oakley was bound over to court in 200 dollars but secured bail.
Edward Watson and family left Thursday for Harford where he has taken a store job. William Morgans of Scranton announces clerical changes at Mount Jesquz store. Mise Ellen Williams left Thursday for a week’s visit with relatives at Hyde Park. Charles Nene of Scranton called on friends Thursday. John Jones of Pittston spent Sunday with Will Cairns. Joseph Reats has been at Plinton for the past week. Mrs Hunter returned from Wanamle. Miss Agnes Williams visited Robert Evans at Priceburg last Wednesday.
Michael McCormac of Throop and Miss Alice Mullen wed at 3 pm Wednesday in St. Thomas church. Rev. Shanley officiated with Miles Mary McGinky as bridesmaid and Charles Callahan as groomsman. A reception followed at the bride’s home with guests from Scranton and Throop including Mare Agnes Lynot M A McAnulty Jenny Harrison and many local families.
Peter Hopkins, Owen McCormac, Amie Tackney, Mary Grogan, Annie Callahan and John Tackney are noted as residents to move to the boulevard soon. G Cramer has started the foundation for a new handsome house. The Pancoast Coin company will pay their work hands today.
Misa Nellie Oakley visits friends in Scott while Dora and Grace Potter tour the area. Scranton residents Mr and Mrs L M Potter and Mrs Wendal Maclay are visiting locals. Epidemic colds and influenza affect townspeople as Odd Fellows lodges in Providence see activity. Electric Star Lodge officers installed by Celestial Lodge team on Saturday, with families returning by Sunday’s 1:17 train.
The Thursday night lecture began with singing and P M Young leading prayer. Mr Tallman introduced Mrs Bonehton who spoke on temperance and attempted to organize a lodge of the Sons of Temperance but failed. Miss Grace Potter and Miss Dora Potter of Scranton are visiting friends here. James Ball's horse frightened ran away throwing the driver and fracturing his jaw.
Mra Winview's Soothing Syrup claims fifty years of use by millions of mothers for teething children. It supposedly soothes pain and eases gums and diarrhea. sold by druggists worldwide. Ask for Are Winview's Soothing Syrup, twenty five cents a bottle.
A dissolution sale begins October 14 at two large stores with the entire stock marked down to first cost and many items advertised below cost. The announcement notes stores will sell off all merchandise.
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