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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1896
Page
4
Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Fannon & Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. The office is open daily from 8 a m to 10 p m.
The Rev Thomas Drumm PD D former rector of Trinity Episcopal church in this city died in New York after a short illness. He served as chaplain during the war and later led two churches in Trenton NJ. A man of refined tastes he aided immigrants from Ireland and England and stood as a trusted friend to his community. He left a son Rev Thomas J Drumm of Concord NH and a daughter.
The six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Murphy of Cottage street died Thursday afternoon from diphtheria after several days illness. Her condition briefly improved on Wednesday but worsened at night and she passed away in the afternoon. The funeral was private because of the disease and she was laid to rest in St Nose cemetery.
A new eight page monthly journal appears to aid the First Presbyterian church. Edited by Rev. Charles Lee the Pastor's Call covers local church news Sunday school lesson reviews for each month and Christian Endeavor items to assist pastoral work.
Mr and Mrs G O Samson and Mr and Mrs Paul Burton attended the wedding of Miss Lou Stephens and William D Howarth in Pittston. Many residents appear in town for visits, rallies, and greetings as lists of arrivals, departures, and events fill the week.
Forest City mourns the death of Mrs. George Gard after moving to Jermyn with her husband. The report recalls her prominence in the community and the loss felt by friends and relatives. The text also mentions upcoming Mendelssohn Glee Society concerts at Davis Opera House with musicians from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Mine Inspector Edward Roderick visited Hillside collieries, and Philadelphia electrician M. Whitmore surveyed the No 2 shaft plant. Eighteen Forest City miners set for New York parade today.
Mr. Morgan, offered leadership of a Baltimore Presbyterian church choir, weighs the post with earnest consideration. His past work has strengthened many local choirs including St. Agnes and others, raising funds through cantatas and concerts. Forest City would mourn his departure but hopes he prospers in a new undertaking. Exhibit today the American flag. By that sign let Republicans conquer.
Scranton visitors stop in as Republican vote counts loom next Tuesday. Mrs. Jannette Matthewson laid to rest in North Main Street cemetery after services. A quartet of elderly residents totals 206 years, led by J G Capwell and others. Red Jacket Lodge and Mill City Lodge conferr ed degrees on Thompson and Faomaum with a hearty supper. Rev Abel Wrigley paid calls. town bids farewell with playful praise for Old Glory.
Mrs A Tines of Lincoln Hill is noted as deceased. Mrs Richard Ber of Richmondale Wis visits this week. The school board to meet Monday evening. Delaware and Hudson will tap a United Press wire at the station today and use it Tuesday evening for election returns. Contributions received for station expenses. all contributors will be allowed Tuesday evening. others may enter for a fee. Mrs Fitzpatrick of West Side suffers a fractured arm. Home colony meetings at the Methodist Episcopal church well attended. Visiting clergymen including Messrs Jace Webster Edward the Veens and J Moral attended the Wilkes-Barre directorate meeting on Thursday. The AL Th Fo of A banquet at Herberts hall Wednesday was brilliant with flowers and splendor. After entertainment guests moved to dining hall. Tre past served by Mrs Mo A Cialden and staff to please guests. About one hundred couples attended. Mrs Howells of Durwen will visit Avera twice weekly for vocal and instrumental lessons. Miss Teresa Hurke of Jermyn visits friends. borough and township teachers returned from the state yesterday. Miss Delleontor visited Scranton yesterday. Miss Kate Campbell visiting friends in Withee. Miss Marie Perrent of Hingleton guest of cousin Miss Mergaret Heilley. Miss Jennie Whyte visiting friends in Parsons, exhibiting American things. Republicans conquer.
Olyphant residents announce a large Republican mass meeting at the Father Mathew Overa House with notable speakers. Mrs Bovbright of Philadelphia lectures on Health and How to Keep It at HlakeIy Baptist church this afternoon for ladies free of charge. A sacred concert leads into election returns at W J Schubmehl personal office on Lackawanna street Tuesday night. Funeral notes and social events fill the local scene with Rev Peter Roberts visiting Pittston and M K Harnden also noted.
Mrs. Miles Smith and her son Frank of Wyoming visited friends in town on Wednesday. Mrs. John Ward, recently back from three months in England, returned home that night. Drake and Stewart received nine carloads of potatoes. A Siouxquehunge area singer’s daughter Suequehunge is mentioned with focus on community events.
The Wyoming Country Club team from Wilkes-Barre travels to Scranton to face Scranton Country Club. A large local delegation is planned to support the Wyoming Valley ensemble as the contest on tomorrow’s schedule lists players Remming, Johnson, Hilliam, Loveland, McLean, Hille, Turner, Bell, Sharpe, and North.
Mrs Mary Catharine Pursel widow of Peter Pursel died yesterday afternoon. She was years old and had lived most of her life in the city. She was esteemed for a virtuous Christian character. She leaves a daughter Mrs Len Beyer of Dunmore Pa and a son Artenius Pursel of this city. Funeral at 1 oclock Monday from the Homestead Tilton Street.
A free fight on Canal Street yesterday left Thomas Barton struck on the head with a stone. He sustained a skull fracture and was admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Gn Soaeph Conroy of Nanticoke suffered severe burns from an explosion yesterday afternoon at the Aldenimme. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
New York guest Mise Moore returns after visiting Mrs. John Conyngham. Daughters of the Revelation plan a Monday meeting for an address on Phillie. Various local residents travel, hostesses, and wedding announcements fill notices, with lectures to be delivered at the Moralm Presbyterian Church and multiple families hosting relatives from Philadelphia and New York. The obituary of Miss Kinley is noted among town events and visitors. Urgent invitations go out to deavets to attend church events and Christmas aid efforts in Pittsburgh.
N Noack spent Wednesday in Seran Cerin. The Honesdale District Preacher’s Meeting was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Monday and Tuesday. The programme was interesting and sessions were well attended and enjoyed.
A Sunday blaze started by a child’s fire in a playhouse endangered much of the village as a northern wind spread the flames toward several buildings. The barn burned completely while the community held a large Hallowe en party at Mr. Cooke’s.
Mises Lottie Ace visits Mrs. Bryan Lambsher for a short stay. Miss Lily Stark improves after illness. The water company is building an entire house over the artesian well to restore water supply. Dick Colvin is building a fine house on Sutomit Park.
Mr and Mrs J M Ellsworth visited their cousin Miss Magile Switzer on Thursday. Wy Onine and Berwick football duel slated for Seventh street grounds this afternoon. Mrs John Lloyd learned of her mother Mrs William Lee's death in Colchester Ps. Lilovd departed Wilkes-Parre for Colchester arriving Sunday. I T Leacock, confined to his room for weeks, briefly sat up. Thieves forced entry into WW Chesery drug store by breaking the front door lock.
A miscellaneous clipping reports a theft through a money drawer and cafe, with pennies stolen and damaged items scattered. It notes upcoming speaking events by Manley Mackay and Hon. Calusha A. Crow at local venues, plus a mining shoe clue. Community updates include property transactions, fair postponements, and McKinley and Bryan vote tallies.
Tailors claim devotion to local shoppers with in house cutting fitting and manufacturing in Scranton. They advertise lower prices with daily improving trade and assert their fits outclass rivals at comparable costs.
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