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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1896
Page
8
Carbondale notices invite Melita and others to submit orders for job work and publication items at Scannon & Co on North Main Street. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m for prompt attention.
A large Wednesday crowd at the Methodist Episcopal church enjoyed an excellent recital by Scranton and local talent. Professor Haydn Evans led the organ with skill, Llew Herbert of Scranton singing Let me obey and earning an encore, W. D. Evans offered a tenor solo, and the church choir performed admirably in a pleasant and successful program.
Acknowledgment from James Toyle, Private Secretary to Major McKinley, notes receipt of Rev. Fred Ehringer's letters from Carbondale Pa. McKinley thanks Ehringer for the copies and letters on political issues, but cannot personally respond due to time demands.
Nocturnal burglars entered Andrew Mitchell's house on Wednesday night and stole two $20 bills a $10 bill and a signed check from an office desk. The break in was discovered early yesterday morning with no clues left. Constable Morgan guards the case as authorities seek how entry was gained and why the payment on the check has been stopped.
An evening meeting at Trinity Church featured Mrs. Palmer speaking on the EH. 1. AL Boy’s Industrial Association and her years with Wilkes-Barre breaker boys. Archdeacon Cox delivered the closing address on the theme The Pineapple Obedience as the Lord's Army.
Justice W J Maxey of Forest City called on friends in the city. The German Lutheran held a meeting to organize a church. The Methodist choir earned thirty dollars from an organ recital. Mrnde, editor of the Susquehanna Journal, visited friends Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs AL Price returned from Scranton. Rev BD Mrentive of Como guests of Miss Mary McKune. Miss Cusick of Scranton visiting Mrs Sarah Cummings. Horey King of Susquehanna joined Suira Steam Dye Works. Mr Burdival of Jermyn preached at Congregational church. Mitchell Hose men attended firemen’s ball in Archbald. Mrs Judd of Binghamton visiting friends. Mrs Stephen Tuttle of Springville visiting Mr and Mrs C B Ely. Hugh K Vaughn of Carbondale and Miss Elva Patterson married in Ti nehamton this week. Mrs Fannie Teyden and Mrs Mary Lyons of Susquehanna were guests of Mrs Johanne Dimmock. Carbondale high school football to play Wilkes-Barre HS in this city Saturday. Luther C Smith patent for block signal. M H Sullivan patent for carpet holder. Miss Anna Warig arrived from Germany. SC Wetherby and Alexander Glaron Wilfo plan Florida trip for winter. Mr and Mrs Ta Utley to break up housekeeping, take rooms at Hotel American. Miss A G Barnard visiting friends in town. Miss Bridget Flannery visiting Elmira. Lackawanna Club met to finish arrangements for annual election return reception. Miss Cecil Rhoades of Susquehanna visiting Miss Jennie Purple.
The marriage of Miss Ella Connors and William Murphy, both of this place, took place yesterday afternoon in St Joseph Church. Rev Father Loughran performed the ceremony. The bride and groom are noted as a respectable pair in the community.
A 20th century catalog style notice offers grain and Wilton textiles, cloths and linoleums in all widths with prices, window shades and curtains, rocking chairs upholstered in plush and tapestry, cobbler seats, and a claim of consistently the lowest prices.
Attendant Miss Tillie Weber wore gowns and carried bouquets while the groom’s brother Edward Murphy greeted guests after the ceremony. The reception followed at Weber's rink with many costly gifts to the Murphys. A borough council meeting is set for this evening and a Republican rally at Weber's rink invites all. Annie Williams has returned from Providence and Miss Howe’s Price Library entertainment drew a neat sum. The McKinley club will meet tonight and a handball match at O’Malley’s court was postponed to tomorrow with a $100 prize. Mrs. George Gammon spent Tuesday at Duryea.
Community notices from Susquehanna describe Epworth league meeting at the Methodist church this evening and visits from local residents. Funeral for Mamie Hines from Scranton is set for this afternoon with Langley Cemetery burial. A political gathering in O’Melleys hall featured MecKinley Hobart supporters with a Delaware and Hudson escort and a heated exchange between William Law and Kield.
Michael Mullerig, son of Thomas Mulderig of Dunmore Street, injured when crushed between thumpers at No 2 mine while boarding a car. He was taken home for treatment by Dr. Kelly. Mrs. Sarah Williams and Mrs. Avery Atherton of Providence visited James McNicol’s residence yesterday. Ellen Martin returned from Washington after a week away. Bennetta McHale recovered enough to go out after illness. The Troan club held a rally at the Tather Mathew Opera House with a parade led by the Throop band and speeches. Mr. and Mrs. George Davis hosted friends on Lackawanna Street with games and music and refreshments after. Mr. and Mrs. William McDonnell moved to a new house on Lackawanna Street. The Williams wedding of Thomas L. Williams and Hannah Williams of Wyoming is set for Monday at the bride’s home. Miss Emily Davis returned from a three month visit to England and Wales. Mrs. Dolin Gilday visited Archbald yesterday. The Catholic Young Men’s Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society will present Arrannapough on November 7.
A special train left Montrose road at 1 PM Wednesday bearing mourners for the funeral of Low js Knoll. The service drew many attendees despite a mystery surrounding Knoll’s death after he handed his diamond ring to his father before a business trip to New Milford. Israel O Neill, a Lake Winola resident, died yesterday at eighty four while confined in jail. he leaves a sizable estate.
A west-bound Lehigh Valley freight train hauled by engine No 0 0 collided with cargo cars at Gracedale powder mills between 10 and 11 PM Wednesday. One car jumped the track scattering props and cattle, blocking both tracks for about three hours. No injuries reported. crews from Threety and White Haven cleared the lines by 2:30 AM. a New York arrival was diverted but all other trains ran on time after 2 AM.
Samuel Barnes of 05 South Han cock street died suddenly on Tuesday from heart trouble aged 60. A machinist at L. & Weel Coal Co for twenty years, he was a son of the late George and Loving Barnes and a Civil War veteran with Conyngham Post, G A R. Funeral at 2 pm from his residence with services by Ras, WH. BE, Mayden and at the cemetery by Conyngham Post, burial in Hollenluck Cemetery.
About fifty employees of Olivers Mills have formed a marching club and will participate in the Republican parade on Wednesday. A prize cat show starts next week Monday evening at 16 West Market Street with three prizes. Entries from Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns must be received by Friday, October 24.
Admission 26 tents at the CA field. Grandstand recreation noted. The St. Clement's vested choir will give its concert on Tuesday evening in the parish house.
The annual reunion occurred yesterday with fine weather and festive decorations across homes and businesses. Rev. GE Van Wert gave an address of welcome, with T. D. Garmin replying. local turnout included guests from surrounding areas. Genevieve Bacon resigns teaching post to pursue music, and Fredock of New Milford reports electric lighting added at a stone mill. A Nicholson borough canvas favored Wilbun McKinley by about two to one in a forthcoming vote.
Elegant fall suits and overcoats offered at 15 16 and 18 dollars. A great variety of the latest novelties in overcoatings just arrived. Come and see them. We do not advertise what we haven't got nor what we cannot do.
Local printer announces swift linotype composition across all kinds of text. Tribune addressed at JBonton VA requests prompt attention to orders and dependable turnaround.
Dr Green promotes medical electricity as a universal remedy citing Galvans 1790 discovery and his institute in Philadelphia. He lists treatments for rheumatism gout paralysis eczema poor digestion nerve disorders and seeks inquiries from patients with free consultation and contact through S47 East Cumberland Street.
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