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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1896
Page
8
Carbondale readers are asked to note that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at the Bannon & Co newsdealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
John Hackett died suddenly yesterday morning at the Hendrick residence on Lincoln Avenue from anaplexy. Born in England, he moved to the United States and married Mary Sheldon in 1887. Survived by a daughter and three sisters, his remains will be interred in Delphi, New York after a short service.
The city informs Park & Co that failure to start removal within ten days will prompt action for damages. The dispute centers on bid differences versus the lowest future bid. A letter from the company hints Air Pari may begin soon, renewing hopes for a timely start next week.
SOF Carpenter clung to a prized Spalding bicycle until two days ago when a thief, now unknown, stole it from the porch. A recent visitor to town left in a hurry with the bike and King Mat, leaving the front standings still in place. No trace of the thief or the bicycle has been found.
Vague notes describe nighttime patrols by police to deter thefts in a park and discuss damage to a stage and other objects. Mentions a broken item and general concern about safety and property at night.
A social gathering is planned in Washington DC to honor Thome L Riceway. Burke's Hotel on Sixth Avenue hosts the event with many invitations issued and high club reputation promising a delightful affair.
A miner identified as Jolie Yon Couski was injured at the Northwest colliery after a fall of reek whiely nearly crushed him. The entry records fractures to the Certoniite nin and a sprained Nook de Dally with other injuries.
Chives Thomons, about a year after sustaining spinal injuries from a fall, has traveled to Philadelphia for treatment. It is hoped the course will lead to a complete cure.
Mea J O Tear entertained a time tere of her friends at her home on South Main Street Monday evening. David Walsh, from South Mah street, has a position in Stephens and Tucker in Balemavenia. Mr W W Fletcher and son Walter are visiting in Delaware county New York and Susquehanna county, Pennsylvania. Nellie Hyland of Cottage Street is the guest of Miss Marie Coyne of Scranton. Mugele Powderly has finished a visit in Scranton. Manley of Dumore returns home after visiting his cousin Miss Marele Manley of the West Side. Jen Murphy of Scranton, visiting Miss Mary O Connel of Church Street, has returned home. Mrs Wall of Starraces is visiting friends in town. Sadie Hara of Pleasant Mount is the guest of her cousin Miss Bridget Kearney of the West Side. Willie and John Moran have returned from a visit with friends in Dorranceton. Mr and Mrs R A Bryson of Pitts ton are guests of friends in this way. Mr and Mrs Robert Durbury are spending the week in Bambridge New York J H McAndrew returned from
A long list of residents and visitors is recorded with travel and family connections. Names include Mims Kate Kane, Miss Simmons, Mrs Cahill, Rev J W Malone, Warren Stanton, Villa Stanton, Miss Emma Barrett, Miss Minnie Simmons, Miss Rose Gorman, Miss Lydia Gallagher, John O'Connell, Thomas Loftus, William Nealon, and Maude Harnden among others. The notes cite visits to Scranton, Susquehanna, Highland Park, Forest City, Toronto, Port Jervis, Goshen, Middletown, and Niagara University with relatives and friends from Scranton, Peckville, Dundaff, Wilkes Barre, and Port Jervis.
A fire at the Moosie Powder company double dwelling on Main Street caused minor damage. Residents Charles Moniinves and Mrs Edward Vanderberg reported the blaze about 12 30 yesterday. Medsie Hose company arrived quickly and contained it. matches in a bedroom reportedly started the fire.
The gospel tent meetings under the direction of Evangelist Moore will continue this week. Eighteen locals joined Virte's Niagara Falls excursion yesterday. C V Estabrook of Carbondale and J Arnold of Peckville were in town. Scranton residents registered at the Forest House included Jh F Chamberlin John H Holt F M Koehler and John M Hughes. Walter Lake of J J Morgan & Co stores is seen at the Binghamton pool halls. John M Thro of Scranton visited Alfred Davis yesterday.
Louie Barnes of Scranton visits Mise Grace Crock as guest of Mrs. Swarts, while Miss Laura alket hosts. Mrs. Horace Mack and son Louie spend Sabbath at Lake Winola with Mrs. Lana Bacon of Cleveland visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Brown. Mise Genevieve Beason has accepted.
Rev and Mrs Dwight Waterbury returned home after a three week visit with his parents at Marcwtius N. Mr and Mrs Leroy Bacon and Mr and Mrs Elmer Bacon spent Sunday at Holly Cottage Lake Winola. A ball game was played at Nichol son last Friday between East Lemon and Nicholson, score 7 to 18. At Montrose Monday Nicholson beat Montrose 7 to 4 in a four game ball split.
Mrs J Amy of Norwich visits Millards on Main Street. J D Lindsley Sp III and Mrs H Burt of Binghamton visit Lowe family. Frank May attends Brother of Locomotive Firemen convention in Gilveston TX. Willum Lusk building house for Peter Ledger on Bayton Avenue. Hiram Hawnns improving Main property. J F Bernstein and family return from Scranton. Methodist church holds second quarterly conference. Silk mill fare status updated. no more Saturday holidays. Vermont Republican majority inspires manager’s remark. J Vieweser family moves to Wellington Barnes house. Charles Hiller and Miss Helen Crenning visit. Labor Day observed at Tex tile mill. Bernstein invited to Scranton conference. Ada Lam of Binghamton visits George M Lamb on Malin Street. H A Snow from Binghamton seeks Royal Templars of Temperance organizing names. Laurie Bache goes to school at Binghamton, to reside with Andrew Sheak family. A A McCreary in New York City on business. Anawan Tribe officer election due two weeks hence. About 80 friends honor Miss Alle aterman at Main Street birthday surprise.
The funeral for six month old Gwennie Watkins of Rendsham was held yesterday at 2 PM at the family residence with Rev. Furey officiating. Interment followed at Forest Home cemetery.
Local letters greet visitors from New York and La Plaine while residents host guests and plan movements to New York City and Ghent. A parade by McKinley and Hobart club is followed by talks from Lawyer Colburn and Prof Harris. A village boy finds a potato hollowed and filled with Paris Green, indicating a poisoning act near Mr Lane’s cattle.
Fragmentary text suggests a claim that someone capable of a mean trick should be found and punished under the law. The excerpt reflects a belief in legal remedy and public accountability for deceitful acts. Conveys a justice theme without specific names or places.
Mrs Lucina David 63 widow of Oliver David died at home on Blakely street after a cancer left her with a lingering illness. Survived by husband two sons and two daughters, funeral at her late home at 2 pm with Rev Elia officiating and interment in Prospect cemetery. She had lived here 30 years and was highly esteemed. Misses Tililan Jackson and Madge McKinley guests of Mr and Mrs Robert McKinley returned home yesterday. W L Kennedy left for Kingston to enter the Wyoming seminary. Mrs Mary Healey returned to Merriton Canada after visiting daughter Mrs William Beaupre. Miss Alice Nicols of Wilkes-Barre visiting Miss Ella Patton. Congregational church entertainment last evening was a decided success with a large programme rendered well.
The Trades Union Congress expelled reporters from all papers using non Winton composters from sittings in Edinburg. Chairman Mallinson urged Socialist remedies not to rely on MPs salaries. The body also backed a parliamentary bill to limit daily labor hours.
The Homer reports revenue cutters have seized schooners in the Bering Sea patrol. By Aug 1 the cutters Rush and Perry had captured the British schooners Aurora Inokd Heatrice and Vivia the Indian schooner J O Swan and the American schooner Jane Gray for sailing within prohibited limits. The Jane Gray was stripped of its gear and orders sent to San Francisco while the others were sent to Sitka.
Wheatchester Pa September report says Chester county convention nominated in county ticket after endorsing Bryan and the Chicago platform. An effort to back William H Ferry of Delaware county for congress failed as the gathering ended in disorder. Dr. Moesteller of Phoenixville was nominated for the state senate over ex-senator Niven.
A patient describes a woman’s blues following misdiagnosis of dyspepsia and a distressing female complaint. After reading Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and consulting Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, she experiences swift relief and regaining health.
W J Davis announces expansion of tailoring capacity due to public appreciation. Each garment is cut, tried on and made in the building by skilled mechanics. Customer satisfaction is required before delivery with suits from 15 to 40 dollars and all wool options at 15 dollars.
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