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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1897
Page
5
The paper states that volunteered communications from a controversial figure must be signed with the writer’s real name. It declares no exceptions to this rule and asserts commitment to truthful attribution in published letters.
Master W. Millar inspected Companys MH Ninth regiment last evening. Grace church Sunday school to practice Easter carols tonight. John Evans of Olyphant died in Peechville at 6 pm aged seven. Measles epidemic not abating per board of health. Fichler and Regan improving after affrays. D L Foote now with M T Keller 45 Adams Ave. Yard workers paid by Delaware Lackawanna and Western today. D&H paid Grassy Island mine and Mill Creek shaft yesterday. Reeve Burlesque troupe visited Bellevue mine after performance. A V Bower to lecture Bethlehem to Calvary Thursday at Calvary Reformed. Marriage licenses granted: Steinbreaker-Conway Scranton. Koch-Dakey Scranton-Archbald. Bryan Stone-Abington. Browe-Waverly. Dunmore election testimony to start tomorrow. commissioners Holgate and Reedy. McAndrew stenographer. McCann and McAndrew held for assault on Samuel Brink. James Durkin arrested Mahon for riding DLW cars. released after story. U G W of America branch formed with 55 members. officers installed by Philip Thomas. Tax revision hearings continue. appeals heard for Sixteenth ward. Eighth ward to be heard tomorrow. board to stay in session a month. New York Chamber urged Scranton to oppose Dingley tariff. protest to U S Senate. five chambers to unite via circular. Scranton Chemical and Hose Co organized. officers: Blevens president. Kelper VP. Millett secretary. Ples secretary. Kelfer foreman. Amalgamation talks for hill fire company favorably reported.
Opening of artistic hats and bonnets by M. A. Friedlander & Co at 608 Spruce Street opposite Court House announces a spring millinery event with new styles and materials.
Hon John B Barrett editor of the Scranton Truth will lecture this evening at S J Thomas College hall on the life of John Boyle O Reilly. Barrett will discuss O Reillys struggle prison life escape and philanthropy with personal warmth and scholarly insight. Bauer orchestra will perform a program including The Wizard of the Nile Brian Boru and Chicago Athletic Club March.
The Griffin Grand Army of the Republic post No. 139 celebrated its 30th anniversary with a camp-fire at the Lackawanna avenue meeting hall. Members from Sons of Veterans Women's Relief Corps and Woman's Aid attended. Speakers included J R Thomas and A B Stevens with remarks by Master Ralph Stevens and Captain E W Pearce. Comrade J W Tyler read a camp-fire verse and J Archie Jones gave a strong speech.
Yesterday and Monday the board of control inspected the high school with Superintendent Howell. Members Jennings Davis Francois and Langan spent forty minutes in each room, comparing notes after touring departments. The visit marks a shift from a group tour to individual room observations for better oversight.
The Third National bank building occupants start moving out as remodeling begins. Henry Belin relocates to the Commonwealth building. William Connell & Co. move to the Coal exchange. Bank to use temporary quarters at the Young Men's Christian Association building. The building will be rebuilt and later housed entirely by the bank.
The jury returned a verdict for the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company in the Tewkesbury case yesterday at noon. Judge Buffington and Clerk Lindsay returned to their homes after the verdict.
Administratix sale of stationery blank books general office and type writers supplies promises very low prices. Dress goods advertised in large quantities at cheap rates inviting shoppers to visit 312 Washington avenue for bargains on the third page of the paper.
For the Grant Monument dedication on April 27 the Central Railroad of New Jersey offers tickets from points on its line to New York on April 26 and 27. Return is valid until April 24 inclusive at one fare for the round trip.
In Scranton on April 6 two deaths are listed. Dann Hinckley aged 1 year and 6 months dies at home with funeral Thursday at 2 PM from 702 Monroe Avenue and burial in Dunmore cemetery. Milan Coleman daughter of John and Mrs Coleman aged years dies. funeral Friday morning with services at St Peter's Cathedral and burial in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
In the An ie Dickinson case at the superior court a crowd pressed the corridor as Dr Henry M Wetherill of Philadelphia testified on Dickinsons insanity claim. He described a Danville asylum visit and said Dickinson appeared unsettled and quoted rules on the wall. He diagnosed paranoia with hereditary factors and noted liquor use could worsen mental trouble.
Officials warn the city’s finances risk being tied up for months due to an appropriation deadlock. Republicans and Democrats expect a new ordinance within a month after a conference committee reports changes. A joint estimates committee will review, with three readings and joint sessions planned for electing a city solicitor and a city engineer.
The sixteenth anniversary celebration of the Railroad Department of the Young Men's Christian Association will be held next Monday evening in the hall on Lackawanna avenue. President Sam Sloan of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western will attend and speak, along with G. A. Warburton and S. M. Bard. J. Henry McKinley will sing, Bauer's orchestra will provide music, and refreshments will be served by the Ladies' Auxiliary. Robert F. McIkenna will preside. Rev. C B Robinson will offer prayer. All railroad men and families are invited.
Two residents fired revolvers through a high fence at six in the morning. Ernest Andrew, 16, is charged with carrying concealed weapons and shooting with intent to kill, while Anton Zawadel is charged with shooting with deadly intent. Ernest’s father Martin Andrew claims he fired the shots from his side, says the fence was built to block Zawadel, and the incident stems from a two year feud. Both men posted bond. Ernest at $400, Zawadel in $400 but in default. The case was examined before Alderman Millar.
Judge Archbald narrows the discretion of election judges in approving voter assistance at the ballot and voids several district votes in Dickson City. He rules that voters must prove genuine need for help and that misrepresentation risks invalidating ballots. Testimony affects school director and council seats. more witnesses to be examined.
M A Friedlander & Co at 508 Spruce Street opposite Court House advertises artistic hats and bonnets for sale with emphasis on variety and display.
A rock fall at the Cayuga mine yesterday morning fatally injured John W. Jones of 1918 Wayne Avenue. He died five minutes after the accident. Jones, 57, was married with three children and active in the Welsh Congregational church and Thomas Jefferson Lodge, American True Ivorites.
The need for accurate shorthand and typewriting training grows as more C. C. students gain positions with prominent business men. Spring term starts Monday April 5 with new students enrolling. a reduced rate is offered for the remaining three months.
HH J Collings reports strong patronage at his new clothing shop at one Lackawanna avenue. The store offers latest fashion in men and boys apparel with high quality workmanship. Prices claim to undercut older stock by offering stylish garments at lower current rates.
Steam Heating and Plumbing and P F M T Howley list offerings at 271 Wyoming Ave and 64 Lack’s Ave. The ad promotes 250 white envelopes for 17 cents and mentions Sure brand items at these addresses.
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