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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1896
Page
8
Readers are asked to note that advertisements entered for job work and one publication left at 7 Shannon & Co newsdealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Open from Sam to 6 p.m.
A 96 football season opener at Alumni Park featured the Original High School team against the Alumni squad. The first half saw Murin and Brennen scoring for the Alumni, with Mocorrin and Hock enberry among stout tackles, while the First team struggled. The second half shifted as Alumni bucked the line to threaten, but no further scoring occurred and the 4 team led at close.
Worly on Wednesday morning Mrs Willan, aged 71, awoke to the loud barking of a watchdog. She found the kitchen stove burning and contained the flames with help from her son in law. The faithful guard dog saved the horse from destruction and the home suffered only minor damage.
The text reflects a damaged OCR item noting the Mitchell Hoge company vote to join the Columbin Ne Goon event during September and Alexander elected as a delegate to the State Prizemen's convention for tests. Harry Wadlington wages alternate. A note of thanks from Duarte extends for excellent service and a check for $15 enclosed.
Fragmented report describes workmen near a river and bridge with references to flooding and protection measures. The readable phrases hint at dam or gate operations and potential chapel ownership, but key details and entities are missing or garbled.
Society items list residents visiting and being entertained in town. Names include Mies Mannie Push Shier Tesheen Moet Wo HL Stone Mrs Daniel Mannick Noel Mise Dower Scranton and Miss Carrie Tigwuart Ninivel New York. Mentions of travel health improvements weddings and visits across multiple local households.
The community notes public schools opening with TV scholars and a festive Monday. Residents list numerous locals and visitors including Alixwes Elida Sedioonnyver Lizzie Smith Flueh Ball Dailey Hich ards Anna Brotsin May Wells Mesars Harry Watts Clark Dean Howard Ball Nelson Dershimer Warles Miles Harry Finn Roy A Decker and Mr Bristol of Binghamwton No V visiting Were Oshunna from Persia gave a notable address at the Young Men’s Christian gathering. Dean plans a new stone walk on Waverly street. Owl and AL Vo Decker visit relatives in Cooperstown. Myrrtle Dervis of Scranton visits with Pearl Wells. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Filley Laine died Tuesday. Rev and Mrs Lowell spend vacation in New York state.
The ball game Tuesday between Nicholson and the Scranton reserves ended seven to fourteen in Nicholson's favor. A visitor quipped that their boys all had rheumatism. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Eastman of Tunkhannock visited town Tuesday. Genevieve Bacon, pianist, joined N A Hulbert Scranton. Republican convention in Tunkhannock saw H D Tiffany, seeking a second term, defeated. Brungese of Tunkhannock won the nomination.
The advertisement touts Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a centuries old remedy used by millions of mothers for teething pain. It claims the product soothes the child and cures wind colic and diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide. Price fifty five cents per bottle.
Scranton visitor Miss Martha Milhauser stays with sister Mrs Louis Hilkewich. Miss Guthrie Thompson studies at Kingston. Mansfield students include Burt Bardwell Lee Stark Roy Phinney George Kittridge Harry Lewis and Miss Mary Jayne. Co M Kishpaugh returns home from Harrisburg. John W Young of New York City visits family with Mrs Young and T G Walters. Democratic county convention slated for Monday afternoon. Jorden Williams age 8 died Thursday at daughter Mrs L T Barnes. Stephen Streeter goes to Philadelphia for a position with an electric light firm. Triton ball club received a note from Wilkes Barre league seeking no game after season end. Tritons disbanded. William Osterbout of New York City. Mrs Frances Leighton victim of Aaron Brown and wife due Monday. Miss Lingle Kitredge to open kindergarten school.
Residents recount a visit to Binghamton, Montrose school opening, and a Democratic convention turnout. Funeral details for Agur Lathrop note church service led by Archbishop Coxe and Rev Warriner. procession of farm supervisors among bearers. Prohibition party county convention in Montrose names A H Gill as chair, with officers elected across offices.
Williwh Mead of Binghamton visits town and reports on local trends. Umpiring by Brown highlighted a Pratt Park game won by the Willies. Will Gillespie of Binghamton visits friends. preparations for new cottages at Mast Lake and furniture shipments arrive. Presbyterian church event well attended. Gunn family reunion held at William Gunn’s home with neighbors sharing a pleasant time.
The Anthracite Glee club departs tomorrow for Shamokin to vie Saturday for a $250 prize at the eisteddfod held in that town. W G Thomas of West Pittston and Mrs Mim visited relatives here on Monday. The town welcomes Martin Judge’s nomination for the Third district legislature. Doctors vaccinated schoolchildren yesterday. An alley ball match on O Malley s court Saturday features John Jennings and John Maloney versus Rickaby and Dove for $69 a side. A P O S of A delegation will attend Camp 128 s clam bake at Bald Mount next Saturday. No signs of moving tunes from Union Street to Sibley Avenue by the traction company.
A charter seeks protection of game in Lackawanna county courts. Buck, the night operator at the C L & W depot, is building a residence on the hill. Richards of West Pittston teaches No 1 school opened Monday with higher attendance. John Northup finished his new cider mill and plans operation later this week. Farmer Leighton lost a valuable horse to colic Monday night.
Mrs Robert Oliver and two children from Avoca visit friends. Mrs James Juplin and children visit relatives at Waymart. Mrs Plummer of the West End travels west. The Chapman infant funeral with cholera infantum is at Hickory Street residence this afternoon, interment at Prospect cemetery. Annie Mainwarderg of West Pittston calls on friends. A Bulgarian native gave an instructive illustrated lecture at Brick church. Tax Collector George Kehr will collect taxes at Drake Swartys Stone on Monday Sept 7 from 9 am to 4 pm. A birth reported for Mr and Mrs William Bows of Old Forge on August 25. A son born to Mr and Mrs James Donnelly of Wol Forge on August 25 1996.
The Kingston Pa forecast warns of drastic weather shifts in September with heat waves, frost, and possible storms. Predictions include meteors, volcanic activity, floods, earthquakes, political and economic upheaval, and widespread disease.
Fragmented text mentions a dining car and a railroad official. It references cost and duration of operation with unclear phrasing and garbled names, offering only partial context about the dining service and its history.
The Leader announces temporary closure due to water damage to stock from a fire in the Coal Exchange building. Business will remain closed until arrangements are made with fire insurance companies, with notice via newspapers when reopening is planned.
W J Davis announces expanded tailoring operations due to popular demand. All wool goods in stock no cheap tailors and every garment cut and made in house by skilled mechanics. Suits range from 12 to 40 dollars, with all wool options available at a discount during hard times. Located at 74 Wyoming Ave.
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