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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
8
Advertisements for job work and publication items may be left at Brennan and Co new dealers North Mala eed. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for attentive service.
An elderly lady named Margaret Wet uals was struck by a northbound trolley crossing. She sustained serious internal injuries and a head wound, with doctors unsure if she may survive. she was taken to a central hospital for treatment.
Benjamin L. Singer gave a well received recital at the Osole club rogus with a large audience. He was assisted by Cir Hessler violinist and Paul Williams baritone, and the program featured works by leading composers. Prof. Southworth of Beranton presided and praised the performance. Next he travels to Philadelphia for study at the state university.
The article describes a winter concert season by the Wovaris and plans for a two week run if successful. It mentions the Motor Band and the Math or they Hurke club, with anticipated premier performances and a roll of musicians led by Professor Konwly.
Preparations for the upcoming kirmess show promising entertainment and crowds. Organizers emphasize community support and anticipate strong turnout, though some lines of promotion and planning face confusion and delays.
The Silver Club assembled Tuesday evening at a local venue to discuss extending participation. Members including Thonas Kehoe and S. Fo Mebronald were appointed to a committee to continue the delegation from the club.
John Teincher was struck by a collapsing roof fall at work in Westville. He was rushed to Emergency hospital but pronounced dead. doctors report a broken spine and other serious injuries after examination.
Local and personal notes list residents visiting relatives in Lakeside Feranton and Brooklyn Street. Reports mention dog bite injuries, hospital care, and several residents traveling to Lehigh University for studies. updates on illness convalescence and forthcoming social visits are included.
Miss Charlotte Giles's guest list on Lincoln avenue includes many residents. Typhoid and illness mark visits, returns from Brooklyn and Wilkes-Barre appear, with weddings and farewells among local families. A death in North End, a tragic Pittsburgh-bound job loss, and thefts at Dodgeon’s jewelry and Fuldwin’s stores punctuate the week.
The Susquehanna county Women’s Christian Temperance union holds its twenty-first annual convention at Ranvier church on Sept 24. The program includes readings, prayers, officer reports, and a discussion on The Iniquity of the Liquor Trade, with pastors, presidents, superintendents, and local leaders presenting introductions, addresses, and committee reports.
Watson visits his mother in Oowega No and plans a ten day stay. Duryea's N. PL Chosen called for a proceeding. Traction line open cars attract buyers yesterday. Newton Wilkins ran from Deloorre Station to West Pitts ton fair grounds. W Hutchines greeted callers in Scranton yesterday. Mrs Luke Clark, formerly here, now in Gewegy N. J., visits town friends. Mrs FH Kearn from Avoca paid a call in town last week.
Mrs Suzan Chamberlain visits with Frank Donley foreman of the Book of Pawnity at Tunkhannock. Millie Brown stays with her sister Mrs H States at Towanda. A Kintner of Meshonnen spents Sunday in town. Mrs Wartha La France of Laceyville calls on old friends Monday. L Gaylord of Westfield Massachusetts visits his old home. Miss Fayette Ackley of Carbondale visits sister Miss J Gaylord and friends. Miss Jennie Slocum visits aunt Mrs W O Bunnell at Eshoppen. A number of locals are in Towanda.
George Moster and daughter Ladi visited his brother Whidsar Foster on Sunday. Invitations issued for Lilly work’s wedding anniversary. Nellie White’s daughter and Edward Anderson linked by a home visit. Attorney Maxwell made a town trip. Mrs Shipkin had a minor accident. A street car voyage to Hyde Park. Ladies’ Aid to host oyster supper at Methodist church next Wednesday. Williams family moved to Taylor last Thursday.
The ceremony took place yesterday morning at 10 o'clock in St Patrick's church with Rev J M Smoulter officiating. The bride wore a white brocaded silk gown trimmed with lace and a wreath of white roses. Attendant Abies Bo Hara led in pink silk and roses. Groom's brother M A McDonald served as best man. Several attendees had just returned from New York and local school news noted the Fourth ward school opening for public inspection tomorrow with a program announced by County Superintendent Taylor. Miss Margaret Carbine returned to New York after visiting Lackawanna Avenue.
Wilkes-Barre residents Mr and Mrs Isage Shawk and family visited his aunt Mire William Switzer and Air, and Mrs Edwin Kozell and family called on their mother Mrs Hates of Lager. The Misses Neoneranz of Pirtaton Vielte visited, Mrs A Garrett and Rev R Thmnpson called on friends at Pitston. John and Alexander Gates traveled toward Atria. they plan to pass Cape Colony to Johannesburg. Thomas Carter visited Luzerne. Mr Thomas and Mire Stephens of Ashley were guests of Mr and Mrs.
Mr and Mrs Manny Kelly attended the Minuat fair this week. Mrs Wesles Stephens Mrs Nelson Walker and Mrs Nettie Wilson attended the annual Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in Tunkhannock on Wednesday. M D Hetta of Peckville visited on Tuesday. A Bell game in Meshoppen Monday ended Nicholkon 6 Meshoppen 0.
Mike Jennie Dirake visited Scranton yesterday. Wien Drake left Tuesday for Lehigh University. Johan Piernternt and family spent Sunday at dinner. The Congregational church fair and festival opened Monday with attendance. A grand benefit concert for Abel Jones and family raised over 78.
Ao OM. Tingley enters a hen house on the street while Mrs. Thewlore Hills travels to Scranton on Monday. Willig Carnes is making improvements.
Residents report visits and travel among neighbors from Williams Street to nearby towns. It mentions Jacobus visiting Indiana New York and Miss Emma Howell returning from Hawleytown. Also notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is advertised as a teething remedy with worldwide sales and price of twenty five cents.
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