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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1896
Page
8
Notices inform customers that orders for work and applications left at Noon and Co. on North Main street will receive prompt attention. Establishment hours are from noon to 10 p.m.
A heavy Saturday storm sparked a fire at Leits Flonnken restaurant on Salem Avenue. A converter on an adjacent pole ignited the building, water failed to stop the blaze until wires were cut, and electrician Mr. Flannison received a shock while trying to shut off power. The electric line reportedly carried about 1000 volts.
In the Fourth legislative district Republican primaries were held Saturday afternoon despite some voting disruption. Returns favor P. A. Philbin of Avehbald for the nomination at Tuesday’s convention. Philbin is expected to appoint delegates from Avehbald, Olyphant, and nearby towns, with Dinamire delegates also noted. Reynolds plans a near-landslide slate from the city and northward areas.
A worker named Joseph Carey of Pike threet was injured at his duties in No 1 tun neb while adjusting a loaded car. Carey was knocked between bumpers when another car bumped the trip causing a calf wound extending to the ankle, described as a long, wide gash.
A group of hop pickers from New York state caused a disturbance on Brooklyn Street last week after planning a spree and bringing a keg of beer. Police arrested two members, kept them in custody until sober, then escorted them out of town.
Spending the past ten days in New York has returned home. Michael Vincent of Patterson New Jersey was the guest of his sister Mire Patrick Shannon of Cannon Street returned home Saturday. Mortimer Gardner of Clifford expects to make his home on Drie Avenue. Miss Jennie Collins of Kingston returned home Saturday after a visit with Mr and Mrs Martin Healey. Thomas Ford of Cincinnati is guest of J B McTighe on South Main Street. Mr and Mrs Edward Dougherty who visited Peckville have returned home. George Spawle and Christopher Malter, at fairs in Binghamton and New York state, returned home. John Feuer’s blood poisoning remains unchanged. Miss Frances Shaffer visited her parents and returned to New York Saturday. Miss Sarah Fordham of Scranton is guest of Miss Lillian Baker on Church Street.
Marry King a Hillside mine miner was seriously injured Saturday Dr Berge dressed the wounds and he rests at home. J J Morrisey of Wilkes Barre and Miss Kate Hogan publish banns for marriage. Various local visits and social events filled the week including Miss Mary Connelly entertaining Scranton friends and the St Lawrence church corner stone laying in Old Forge. An oyster supper and Methodist Episcopal entertainment proceeded despite bad weather.
Capwell hosts visiting friends and several residents travel between Capwell La Grange Honesdale Scranton and Tunkhannock for greetings and gatherings. Attendees include Mr. Paul Wilson Mrs. Jayne Dr. Henry Reynolds and many others. A 133rd regimental banquet at the Wyoming house drew local families and social circles. Edmund Stiles remains home-bound with rheumatism.
Courtright of Clark's Green reports a caller in town Friday. Nellie Shields and her brother plan to attend Cann's school in Scranton this winter. Hind the Beeon returns from two months at Lake Winola. L. Davis and wife visiting Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Toronto. Depree Seeder attended the Tunkhannock fair Friday. Miss Juna Warner back from New York to work as a milliner in Scranton.
The Peasies National Gibra ado elation has grown to about 200 members with officers led by President Peter Dolski Secretary AT Mieny Peterson and Treasurer John Pitzeo. The group formed to rally Polish voters for upcoming nominations and could sponsor a third ticket under certain conditions.
Enuelund plans a three week business trip related to a patent he holds. The borough authority aims to repair and replace sidewalks. Mrs. Patrick Cleary is seriously ill at her Railroad street home. Schuyler Cermon of Scranton, a popular salesman, was in town Friday. John H. Williams, son of Rev. J L Williams, will soon depart for Bucknell University to study.
A Friday game between Meds and Green Ridge Senators ended in a 6-6 tie after seven innings due to darkness. Morris of the Reds dominated with one hit allowed and thirteen strikeouts in seven innings. Other items report Archbald Kee fund meeting, a $100 side foot race at Driving Park, St Lawrence church cornerstone ceremony expected to draw fifteen thousand, and an upcoming Howe engagement at the Dace Library with a full evening of plays and recitations. The school lecture series will feature Fitch delivering ten American history talks, and James Dalton keeps secretary duties for the library board while Dunsmere coaches the Cotball team to improve their form.
Will Courtright travels to Bordentown Military Institute for a second year. Miss Hattie Tripp and Oscar F. Brown wed last Wednesday. Mrs. George Post and Earl visit from Hilton New Jersey. Alice Edina Oakley remains seriously ill from back injuries. Quarterly Methodist meeting held with love feast and sacraments. pastors Parsons and Newine preside.
The Mansfield fair returns this week with Pawnee Bill as a star attraction. Schools close Thursday and Friday so students may attend. An address on the square next Wednesday by ex Postmaster General Wanawaker will discuss sound money.
Washington politician tours south western West Virginia to gauge local views. In Loran county on Panther Creek an oil field worker says the men show little concern for money or tari questions with no support for free traders. The trader is claimed to be openly present near a large poplar in the area. Washington Star report.
An ad-style passage promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for nervousness and a range of female symptoms. It claims to relieve irregular menstruation and related conditions, offers free advice from Lydia Pinkham, and includes testimonials about recovery and safety.
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