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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1896
Page
8
Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Hannon and Co. New Dealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Miss Lila Stewart of Newburg, known as a manager, arrives to organize a local mid October fair likely a kirmess in the city. Stewart leads the effort with local committees and may receive a percentage of receipts for her work.
Muddled notes indicate a pending appointment to succeed Landon Ghimaer at Tiotel Anthriettes. Hotelmen present offered candidates but no decision has been made yet. Delegates, including Mr. Trautwein, toured facilities and stressed arrangements and civility at the conference.
A damaged and garbled report states a bicycle wheel was recovered after a theft at a residence on Ne. HS Wieh fgaton avenue. The owner claims the frame is bent, wheels misaligned, and various parts missing. A warrant is requested for the thief, who remains at large.
The fragment records numerous social notices. Names including William Shannen Edward Quinían Mira Walker and Mary Newton appear with mentions of visits, weddings, and returns from travel to cities such as New York and Philadelphia. The text details relatives and friends visiting, staying a week, or recently returning from trips.
Mrs Alwell of Scranton Wisconsin visits friends on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Mearnie of Archbald are visiting his parents, with plans noted for the gathering.
The article records a party by church members on Friday evening in the reading rooms and a five o'clock tea on Tuesday afternoon. It mentions families including Mr and Mrs Simon Shulte visiting friends in New York State and moves by William Middleton to Momnaie.
The Abington Baptist Association met with Forest City Baptist Church as the Tribune program was used with few changes. Luther Keller was re elected president in Milwaukee session. Over 200 delegates attended with numerous representatives from Scranton and nearby towns.
Mrs. Emory Siones spent two weeks with friends in Wayne county and returned Monday bemefitted. Mrs. J. S. Wagner visits friends in Dustem Wilkes-Eparre and Plains. William P Stevenson and family, away for weeks in USE, return to Saye and Pinetalian. Cotterson died Monday night from Brights disease. funeral held early Thursday with interment in Sterling Waosne county beside relatives. The cortege included a few immediate relatives.
Trustees announce an oyster supper at the church with a May ceremony and guest list. The event seeks donations from residents including Miss Bulith Stith and Mr John Dyanenmed, supporting the Madison Methodist Mission. Proceeds fund church activities and a charity trailer ride.
Peter O Brien house on Hal Street burned completely yesterday morning with the nearby Hughes residence also destroyed. The fire spread before the Excelsior Home Company arrived and caused extensive property loss insured by Surtees. Borough officials met and approved bids for school concrete work while disease control talks began. Funeral notices and local social updates rounded out the page.
A laborer identified as William Pughenry, employed at the Tayvier mines, suffered injuries from a fall while at work on Wednesday. Eyewitnesses describe the incident as a top cook mishap in the mine shaft.
Popular Priced Tailoring proclaims expansion due to public support. No cheap tailors. offers all wool goods in stock and one price for every garment. Garments cut and tried by skilled mechanics. all customers must be satisfied. Suits priced from 15 to 25 dollars with full tailoring service.
Patrick Lone and a Polish worker were severely burned in an explosion at a bricklayer site. They were at work when the blast occurred, failing to escape. Morley Trawke returned yesterday after a three day visit to Niagara Falls.
The article reports on ongoing contests with many entries and a forthcoming event at Elie Crave ext Satundiey. It lists participants including Richa Cendall and MibC Titel Walls and notes John Pengiumh’s return home from visits. Stella Cook returns home after visiting friends.
A church social hosted by Welk Baptist under the Taylor Christmas theme drew attendees for an evening service and reception. Mrs W I Helunde is seriously ill at home on Tyler, and Miss Mars Niehods of Hyde Park is mentioned in a passing note related to the event.
An advertisement proclaims a list of English capital promoters with vast investments in fur élan ventures. It offers access to names and addresses of promoters, with options for introductions and portal order purchase. Claims include over £100,000,000 in six years and £18,000,000 in seven months.
Friday evening September event features entertainment by Mise Milzabeth Wolfe's private Kinderarten pupils. Children' s work will be exhibited and the program begins at 7 45 pm Admission is 10 cents for attendees.
Charlie Pyle of Cireen Ridge visits his brother in Scranton as Sonek and FW Posten attend the Stroudsburg fair this week. Nellie Hinds of Scranton spends time with friends. Miss Jennie Cannon visits Peckville and Scranton. The 1.0.C. F. lodge joined by the Moscow band picnicked at Lake Ariel on Tuesday. Fred Simpson of West Philadelphia visits relatives, and the Woman's Christian Temperance group is noted.
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