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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1896
Page
8
Notice from Carbondale stating that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Thannon & Co newsdealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Store opens from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
A christening near Simpson led to a riot as attendees clashed with weapons including clubs axes and stones. Several men were injured and an arrest was made as authorities detained participants amid accusations of intent and foreign involvement.
An injured boy named Pugh Nefken on the West Side triggers a multi-vehicle incident. A collision causes a hole in the street as responders, including several others, arrive and assist. The event ends with the boy taken to a local facility for treatment and later reported to be recovering.
James Switt of Phoker Laundry was stuck in an elevator car during a fault in the shaft. Rescue crews worked to free him as the car halted unexpectedly and alarms sounded.
A damaged OCR reading describes a cave-in near a street corner causing fear and a cautious cleanup. It notes residents were evacuated as locals assess structural impact and potential hazards. No injuries are clearly confirmed in the fragment.
Local society notices mention Dr Croge and Habel Dinkins of Alfenville It It Talking about Be Woagle Weert et Ue Weve cat today. The column references a Drether Mr Anthonys iy af bull and Miss Lillian Latkes of APT Cited Me oA Clinton Weyne.
The page lists numerous individuals visiting relatives and traveling to cities like New York and Boston. It mentions Henry Hronnig, Howell Phinney, Miss Mary A. Thirke, Miss Sallie Spellman, and others, with arrivals in Brookville, Avoca, Pittston, and Clifford and visits to hotels, relatives, and friends.
The community gathering at the Presbyt erin church featured clergy and local residents including Miss Willkie, Mr J.C. Whittie, and Clara Phivhe. Attendees listed include Adters and others visiting friends in Curlotidtibe as families near Poresdade hosted relatives.
A train excursion near Jefferson junction sped by as a man named Thomas fell from a moving train. Onlookers searched but swift action was lacking. Thomas survived with minor scrapes, later joking that a Democrat would have died.
Silden A Woodruff a brother of George B E Woodruff and William Woodruff died in New York on Friday last. Remains were interred at Morristown L L on Sunday. Dr S B Mulford arrived last Saturday and was attended to the cemetery where Rev B A Warriner led Episcopal services. A long local report covers community events, political talk on free silver, and social notices including marriages and funerals in Montrose and nearby towns.
In Forest City a blacksmith, Richard Reien, was injured when his apron caught between a wheel and shaft, throwing him eighteen feet. He was taken to the Himer geney hospital for treatment. The area will host the twenty first annual white ribbon women temperance union convention starting Sept 29 with Mrs N M Hammer, state president, presiding and delivering a Bible reading.
In Simpson and Watkins colliery news, Miss Margaret McChechra of Harleton returns home after spending a few weeks visiting the Quinn residence with friends in Duryea on Sunday.
The Olyphant Record relocates to a substantial Hudson river brick building trimmed with Hancock brie tome and fitted with modern printing and shop appliances. The Tribune congratulates the Record and wishes it years of prosperity.
The funeral of Henry Jones was heavily attended in Linc with members from the United American Mechanics Bells of Veterans Diowieed Order of City Fellows Masoondram Army and Hew Witton Preible officiating. Pallbearers included Jb Shoemaker MoV Hoeelle Lewis Daehn Fister Cow Hughey Chelet worth and C F Wilson of the Mia sonieeoier Litermen. The service occurred at Forty Port cemetery as Miss Chime Smith of Kingston visited town.
Fragmented text from a historical newspaper page mentions a hall event, a Bowling or contest score, and references to local churches and residents. Names and places are garbled, with scattered notes about cemetery, visitors, and social activities in a small community.
Here with relatives and friends, Mr. Driggs returned to New York Sunday Week. Mire. Dries will remain here for a Week or two.
In Indianapolis on a Sept day a civilian-adjutant general officiated at a ceremony uniting William W. Fiyers of Chicago and Ide Alay Smith of the city. Witnesses, invited guests, and a commemorative medal marked the event. The record notes the unusual price and a local patent medicine ad promising rapid relief for rheumatism and neuralgia.
The statement asserts that garments are produced in a company shop under direct supervision, emphasizing in-house manufacturing control and oversight. It highlights self-contained operations without outsourcing. It signals commitment to quality and process transparency within the enterprise.
An old advertisement advertises Ladies Fine Tiongela Button Shoes at reduced price and a special price. It also offers Men's Calf Shoes with discounts and sets prices for various men’s coats and shoes. Read as a local retail sale notice from a newspaper page.
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