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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1896
Page
8
Readers are asked to note that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Shuonan and Company newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 4 PM to 10 PM.
A Saturday game at Alumni Park pitted the Alumni Athletic Association against Keystone Academy. Keystone led 6 to 4 after a first half near Keystone goal, with Thayer scoring the first touchdown and Mooney a long second half TD. Ukerman missed the extra point.
The Equitable Aid Union announces its first entertainment at their hall in the Leader building tomorrow evening. The program features violin and piano by Mrs. Brandon, recitations and duets by Misses Maxwell Carter Jones Adley Hauenstein Gaines and Tallman, quartets led by Miss Jones, Mr. Curnow, and Miss Emma Hauenstein, with free admission and complimentary supper.
Tomorrow evening the Mozart orchestra continues its winter series of social entertainments in Burke's hall on Sixth Avenue. A full orchestra will perform and dancing will begin at 8:30 and continue until 12:30 with a single admission charge. More waltzes and dances will be offered than in the initial setup.
Contractors on Belmont street anticipate laying concrete under the street car track. Mr. Booth has collected stone for weeks and will supply it to prevent delays. Additional stone may be sourced from the river bed when the water recedes, and a swampy trench between Clark and Drummond avenues may need stone to form a solid foundation for the concrete.
Members and invited friends of the Carborndale Athletic Club gathered in the Keystone block rooms on Thursday evening hosted by Horton Lee. A sumptuous supper featured onion delicacies and attendees reported a very enjoyable time. The club is described as flourishing with new members Belme and Dea expected to join soon.
Friday evening William Pethick of Park Street learned his brother Nathaniel Pethick had died in Cornwall England. Pethick had lived in Jermyn and owned a large store here. He left a wife and three children in England who mourn his sudden death.
Miss Bertha Reynolds of the West End shows improvement. Central Wheelmen announce a private dancing class opening next Tuesday in the club rooms. Miss Carrie Green of Factoryville, guest of Miss Win fred Reynolds, returned home. Mary Joppling wed Anthony Veet in Grassy with a supper and guests from nearby towns. J. N. Barrett marries Miss Jennie Ke Wilcox at Jepot street home with a wedding supper. Hyde Park residents Kev and Mrs Z B Sweet visited town. Colieries workers to receive pay today. Social at Joseph G Bell home for Lake Sheridan campaign party attendees. Several local residents noted visiting or hosting social events and church figures visiting town.
The Sabbath school Institute for the Second district of Susquehanna county will convene at the Congregational church in Welsh settlement Clifford township on Tuesday October 27. The district includes Dundalt Forest City In iondile and Ararat Clifford and Herivck townships. Each Sabbath school is urged to send a large representation and report delegates. Teams will meet trains at Unilen dale and return with delegates in the evening. Superintendents are asked to provide lists of homes connected with their schools and post office addresses of primary workers for use in the institute. Committee of arrangements Rev. Ph Kennedy president Rev G Stone secretary Rev H Williams Rev M Bevan
Priceburg residents report a disrupted scene Friday night with crowds on Main Street and widespread intoxication. Despite a police force, officials made no visible effort to curb the disorder. Johnson Coal employees reportedly received their wages Saturday.
Old Forge area presents the greatest variety concert in the Scranton suburbs at BE. J. Fallon’s rink on March 1 1806 to aid Abel Jones and family left destitute by a fire. Pennsylvania acts include Anthracite Glee Club Taylor band with soloists Ros Pew T Howells R A M Miss Jones Hyde Park and W Jennings Avoca. Dancers Mahoneys Scranton contortionist Herr Frank. A ball follows the concert. Admission 25 cents. Wagons meet Minooka and Avoca passengers at Moosic and return by 1040 p m.
Early yesterday morning a blaze swept through Michael Calves hotel on York Avenue. The roof and contents burned rapidly, and valuables were salvaged only after the chest burst and scattered about $200 in bills and coins. Property loss estimated around 2000. insured for 1000.
Minooka schools resume this morning as local divisions and the Ancient Order of Hibernians hold crucial meetings. The revival of news service delays affected the Minooka News, while Father Mathew hall and St. Joseph's building committee face criticism for their facilities. Diptheria is widespread in several homes as Patrick Hessin’s ten year old son suffers an incident following a distressing week.
Nervous readers report Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens the blood and nerves, energizes the stomach, and steadies the whole system. A testimonial recalls severe grip and heart nerves, improved after taking the remedy and resuming household work.
William D Howe appears Thursday evening at the Price Library as sociation with a three part program featuring character impersonations from Poor Pillicoddy to Abner Barrow and a Shakespeare scene from A Midsummer Night's Dream plus two humorous recitations. Doors open 7 15, entertainment at 8. Admission 10 and 15 cents. The Union Social club hosts a grand sale at Weber's rink and local events include a shooting match and various visits and notices from the town.
A Brooklyn reader appeals to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female diseases said to plague women in retail jobs. The letter describes dizziness, fatigue, and nervousness tied to menstruation and stresses relief from the remedy. The writer, from 5th Avenue Brooklyn, reports renewed strength and restored mood after use.
Elegant fall suits and overcoats offered at 15 16 and 18 dollars. Large selection of new overcoats and novelties just arrived. Shop with confidence as we do not advertise what we cannot deliver.
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