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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1896
Page
8
Card reading advertises that Nicis offers job work and items left at 2 Nannon Co newsdealers in North Ad Street will receive prompt attention. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
W W Lathrope of Scranton spoke at a Prohibition party meeting in a new Methodist chapel on Lermont street denouncing both major parties as corrupt. He praised Wardell of New York and Lovering of Baltimore and endorsed Hockenberry for Congress. About sixty members belong to the Prohibition League and will attend a rally in Jermyn Saturday evening.
Alexander McCabe, seven months ill with rheumatism, died yesterday morning. A native of the city he worked as a foreman at Wilson Creek mine and was respected in the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association and the Pioneer Father Matthew society. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Patrick McCabe four brothers Rev J J McCabe of Avoce and Charles Louis James and a sister Regina. A requiem mass by Rev J J McCabe at St Rose church Thursday at ten.
Help for Sunday school, clothing for children, visiting the sick, and charitable work planned by Mrs. F. J. Kohl’s class. Officers: President Mrs. F. J. Kohl, Vice President Miss Jennie Palmer, Secretary Olive Tracy, Assistant Secretary Maud Taylor, Treasurer Maude Carter, Directors Lulu Tigar Lena Chapman Lulu Carter Isabelle Maxwell Ida Carter.
Monday marked the birthday of Mrs. William Clune with a surprise evening gathering. Friends presented her a rocking chair and other useful gifts as they shared a pleasant social time with attending couples and ladies from several families.
Arch Hoemmelmeyer has returned home after eye treatment in Philadelphia and regained sight. William Enelieh visits his parents and heads back to Texas. Today at noon, Miss Sarah McCoomb and Mr. Charles Doty wed at Trinity church in the city. Will Opie recovers from quinsy and is about again. A special Erie train brought Vice President Gardner and General Superintendent Fitch here yesterday. William Hick, formerly at Danville State hospital for dementia, is fully cured. Miss Minnie Opie improves from the crip. Frank Carpenter and George Patterson hunted at Uniondale yesterday. Miss Tridget Brennan traveled to Mayfield for her cousin Miss Sullivan’s death. Miss Toon visited Scranton then returned home. H C and H S Garrington and families plan a photo gallery opening in a few weeks. Mrs. Mullaney of Towanda visits relatives here. Henry Whitman of Elmira visits grandparents here. James Bassett of Monn’s wagon works injures a rib in a fall. Levi Patterson spent yesterday in Binghamton. Miss Bertha Lockwood of Waymart visits aunt Mrs. H L Vail. J D Stewart confined to home after Middletown trip.
An ad lists grain fabrics, Wilton cloths, linoleums, window shades, and curtains in various widths with prices. It features rocking chairs upholstered in plush, tapestry, and brocatelle, plus cobbler seats and claims the lowest prices.
Taylor residents prepare for a grand fair at Weber's rink with music adjudicated by Prof. T J Davis of Scranton. A large Republican parade witnessed by many, plus social events at Weber's rink. Alley ball final for state championship features Old Forge beating Providence 41 to 41 with 500 onlookers. Republican club also active in Scranton parade.
Thursday night demonstration at Frothingham theater will cap the local campaign for Protection and sound money. Speakers include Governor Hastings General Latta General Reeder Colonel Harry Hall and Mayor Warwick Philadelphia. Democrats and Republicans urged to attend.
Hallstead residents hear gospel at Y M C A hall next Sunday afternoon. Rev J S Crompton of Great Bend to lead evangelistic meetings for men each night. The Hallstead High School opens Tuesday. A week of prayer for young men runs Nov 8 to Nov 14. The Y M C A library plan offers two week loans by train delivery. The funeral of Eugene Mongon held at Baptist church with Rev John Davis officiating. Miss Alice Summerton dies at home. services at Presbyterian church Thursday. Joseph Holton returns from Syracuse visit. Rev William Warner and wife visit Air John Childester’s home in Otuscoa New York. The Round House adds a new steam plant. A special meeting of Bop ne church organizations held Tuesday evening.
Priceburg notices a large Republican rally this evening at Smith's Hall above the post office. Organizers Henery Ries Frank Wieland and William Evans urge all citizens to attend for a final clear explanation of today’s great issue. Miss Kathe Revek of North Main Street is seriously ill with diphtheria.
Washington reports Venezuela has sent a 20 page brief from Caracas to the U S commission on the British Venezuela boundary. Five eminent jurists head the commission with Dr Seljas of the diplomatic and federal service leading. Final arguments from Venezuela's counsel Mersin Scruges and Storrow are near.
In San Francisco on October 27 a circuit court of appeals decision orders Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York to pay Mrs Nellie Phinney 298000 plus interest and costs after an error by a court clerk voided the writ of error in the case over the Guy C Phinney policy. The ruling notes the lapse by RR M Hankinin the Washington clerk and that no official record showed the writ was filed.
The remains of Mrs E H Chase were laid to rest in Hollenback cemetery this afternoon. The house was crowded with friends sharing sorrow as Dr Hodge led services from Old Testament and Revelation. The First Presbyterian quartet sang In Thy Mysterious Presence and Abide With Me. Pallbearers included Judge C E Rice Col G M Reynolds Jerome G Miller Alexander Farnham Isaac P Hand and Ss H Lynch.
The fall inspection of the Sunbury and Shamokin divisions of the Pennsylvania railroad, under A. E. Reed superintendent of Sunbury, Pa., takes place today and tomorrow. Twenty-five officials will be at the Valley Hotel and about thirty track foremen at Hotel Redington tonight.
George F P Cragle of Kingston and Miss Sallie J Soutth of Wyoming wed at Bluehamton on Friday with Rev. Dr W Phillips officiating. Thanksgiving Eve store hours extend to Christmas Eve under agreement. Rev. Howard Wright to leave Mountain Top church for Bradford county postings and will give farewell sermon Sunday. A G Stillwell dies at Meshoppen home after months of illness at age 86, survived by six children including Paul of Mehoopany and several spouses.
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for a wide range of female and stomach ailments including irregularities, painful menses, leucorrhea, womb troubles, and nervous debility. It claims quick relief from bearing down and backache and also notes kidney complaints in both sexes.
For fall and winter heavy weights at low prices. Elegant suits and overcoats priced at 15, 16, and 18 dollars. A wide range of new overcoatings just arrived. Visit to see them. We do not advertise what we haven't got or cannot do.
A Philadelphia address and Seabury Johnson in New York invite inquiries about electrical therapies for rheumatism gout paralysis eczema tumors skin issues indigestion and other nervous diseases. The ad cites doctors Morten Elson Ranney Rockwell McBride McIntosh and others, promises free consultation and ozone inhalation cures, and urges letters if unable to visit.
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