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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1896
Page
8
Notices advise readers that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at the Kannon and Co news dealers in North Main Street will receive prompt attention. The shop hours are from 8 a m to 10 p m.
John W. Smith brakeman on the Veloware and Halton railroad was badly hurt yesterday morning near Scranton. He jumped from a northbound train near Marvine shaft to avoid an oncoming car and was dragged between the rails. He suffered a dislocated shoulder and numerous cuts and bruises. doctors hope no internal injuries.
A Saturday meeting discussed reorganizing the Columbus band with about twenty youths under twenty one. Samuel Fistiane and Gabriel Pugliaine led efforts to enlist members and secure success for the project.
A memorial day sermon was delivered Sunday evening by Pastor Charles Tee to the railroad men of the city. He spoke on individual responsibility and urged unity among crews. Wednesday the various fraternities will observe Decoration Day by decorating the graves of departed comrades.
The German Lutheran board of missions shows strong support for establishing a Lutheran church. A welcoming Sunday service drew larger crowds than the prior week as organizers plan to build a new church facility with expected financial help from the board.
Mr Andrew Mitchel extends an invitation to the hose company to spend Friday afternoon and evening at his Crystal Shirke cottage. The company unanimously accepts with thanks. An exhibition drill will be held near Mr Mitchell’s residence, followed by evening festivities engaging the company.
The funeral for Mrs. Barrett Sete Took place at Rose Church on Sunday afternoon. The Rev Mr Coffey officiated. The text notes the interment in St. Hose’s cemetery and that the service was largely attended by the deceased’s friends.
A tent on Maple Avenue hosted Mrs Moore on Sunday evening with a modest audience listening to an earnest address. There is growing interest in the services for the people and they will continue there for the Preset.
Local and personal notes list residents visiting relatives and traveling. Agens Philbin of Scranton returns home after visiting friends here. Miss Nelson of New York visits her parents on Pike Street with friend Miss Cue Son. George F P Kimball and others visit Cleveland Ohio and New York City. Dr Wheeler takes a business trip to New York. Ellen Reel Mead returns from summer vacation and pre opens Simpson Kindergarten with Miss Anna Hewiron. Kilborns of Brooklyn are guests of Rose family on Wyoming Street. Dominico Bancherieo undergoes appendectomy at Minergency hospital. James T. Pan of the Miners and Mechanics Saving Bank engages Jessie I. Watt. Mrs Swincle hosts a 4 o'clock tea for Mrs W P Manger and daughter Julia. William Piel visits friends in Honesdale. Hattie Frank, ex-resident and mission worker in New York, visits town. H L Moser returns home from a stay with S Sinner on South Main Street. Morris Levene spends Sunday with Wilkes-Have friends. J M Patterson and wife visit friends in Herkimer. A Larkin remains in the Herik force as of Monday.
Community happenings include visits by D W Powell and others, a Langcliffe Christian Endeavor election, and a Sons of Temperance banquet. A fire on Packer Street destroyed a house owned by James Johns with minor furnishings saved. Local sports feature a purse fight and a shooting match with Abe Webb winning. Various social visits, marriages, funerals, and church activities fill the week.
Times Phillins underwent Sunday surgery by Drs Hass and Barton to remove a bone fragment and reset a smashed leg after years of pain and sores. The procedure aimed to correct improper previous setting and relieve ongoing trouble.
An evening gathering of the Literary Debate and Musical Society is planned in the church basement to elect officers. A debate on the money question is arranged under the auspices of the society, with emphasis on intelligent discussion and engaged participation.
A garbled report lists residents and visitors in a rural gathering in which Me and Mrs. Benjamin Ganiner of Honesdale attended with relatives. The text also mentions a visit to the Electric City and several other local households in New Jersey and nearby communities.
The wife of ex Council President Patrick Cleary died shortly after midnight after a four week illness. She endured suffering with patience and leaves a large family including Annie Joe Willie John Ambrose and Fred with her mother Mrs Ann Neary and siblings Mrs Thomas Kearns Nora Sarah Neary Peter Thomas John Neary. She was about 35 and a member of the Ladies Catholic Ben.
A large gathering of women rode via warons from Mrs. Mason Pickering’s home to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curth in Kimhuret. They enjoyed a bountiful repast, scenic rowing, and an afternoon of singing and music. Attendees included Mrs. Vanderfort, Mrs. Williame, Mrs. Tiffany, and many others, with additional visitors from Kingston.
James Mulligan of Sibley won a 1000 dollar foot race at Driving Park over David Harris, by a margin of yards. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western collieries plan six days work at ten hours per day next week. Mrs. Owens is seriously hurt on a street. Several locals visited Hyde Park and North Main street. Elmer Daniels and others return from Gettysburg state council. A large crowd attended the St. Laurence church corner laying in Old Forge. The Independent Social club hosts a weekly dance at Webers rink. The Taylor band played in Old Forge on Sunday morning.
Miss Myrtle Taylor and Miss Liggie Winters return to their homes after visits as the St. Lawrence church corner stone is laid. A foot race at Driving Park offers 1004 dollars between Joseph Genkile and Michael Joyce. A Saturday robbery targetting a millinery shop and a post office leaves small valuables stolen from a millinery and a charity post office. Mr and Mrs Robertson spent Sunday with friends in Archimad. Charles McMillan calls from Auvora and James Hand is drawn for jury duty this week with W L Anthony for next week.
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