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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1897
Page
8
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Court yesterday appointed Wallace J. Bell tax collector of Greenfield Daniel Dunn charged with perjury posted bail of 2500 with Alderman Howe The Retsof Mining Company sent a large block of rock gall to the office A Tennyson In Memoriam reading scheduled 7 to 8 at Second Presbyterian church Roaring Brook tax collector James McDade Jr fled his bond 2500 with clerk John H M Thomas A F Duffy of Jermyn Duffy elected to Wholesale Grocers Association board Resolutions say Jerry George and Rennie Locke from Hoboken to speak at Rescue Mission Tonight Railroad men invited to attend Andrew Andrew injured by a drill at Pine Brook shaft taken to Lackawanna hospital Gospel meeting cancelled at YWCA union meeting to be held at YMCS hall L D Wishard to address International Student movement meeting Women invited Laurel club to meet April 13 Mrs Lowry and Miss Helen Brooks attend international convention in Detroit Pickpocket snatched purse from Mrs Williams near Lackawanna avenue bridge Two young men chased thief but he escaped Boranton Free Kindergarten work to be discussed at Albright Memorial Library hall Miss Underwood to lead talk Invitations issued by committee members
On Saturday and Monday a free paper of the best flower seeds comes with every one dollar purchase. Seeds include algesum carnation candy tut China aster chrysanthemum dahlias heliotrope mignonette morning glory nasturtium pansy sweet peas phlox verbena violet etc. Moaure and Hagen.
A business identified as Pavidon Hras has relocated, removing its previous shop and opening anew at 227 Lackawanna Avenue. The notice confirms the updated address and ongoing operation.
Joseph Church of North End hunts the right suspect in the Willam Fichter shooting after three men were arrested. John Couch was jailed on a charge of being an accessory. Antonio Leone is accused as the shooter, but disappeared after the fracas.
Old Scranton Street Railway union members may sue officers over distributing 400 from a treasury of over 400 to more than 80 members. President Alex McTagart and officers O Boyle and Kelley are named amid disputes on entitlement, bonds, and whether the Knights of Indor affiliation justifies the fund.
A joint caucus of Democrats from select and common councils meets tonight at the Globe hotel led by Common Councilman FPhlinagon to secure pledges for city solicitor and city engineer nominees. A Monday night joint council meeting will elect those two officers, with McDonald and Blewitt likely as candidates. Republican leaders show little concern as Torrey and Phillipa face uncertain support.
Nicholas Guzy was killed Wednesday in a roof fall at No 1 mine of the Pennsylvania Coal company Dunmore. Coroner Longstreet, summoned by Father Dumbrosky, found evidence of an accidental death and dismissed foul play rumors despite insurance money inquiries.
Miss Eliza Coleman died Wednesday and her funeral service was a high mass of requiem at St Peter's Cathedral conducted by Rev J W Malone. Floral pieces were fine and pall-bearers included Philip Mc Guire P J Foley P J Mann John Shea Michael Haggerty and John J Gordon. Burial was in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
Local note from 14 stand in business twenty two years inviting patrons for awnings tents flags and society goods. Casey & Kelly celebrate Boek Beer on draught today with a prompt delivery Lackawanna Stone Co offers rough and dressed stone paving blocks and guaranteed work with cheerful estimates.
In Scranton Pennsylvania at Pennsyl vania Oval school Isabella George aged 19 years died April 9 at 1.3 o clock. The notice appears in a fragmented form with names Punera and notios later.
Miss Dickinson is awarded 014 cents damages after a long trial over her commitment to the Danville asylum. The jury, including Charles Bradley and W J Casky, found in her favor with a 64 cent compromise after initial opposition. Judge Acheson instructed careful consideration of the mental condition question, while noting the case will proceed with three libel actions against New York papers.
A local ad touts window coverings including Lace Curtains Stretchers Pillow Shams Holders Easels Screens and Window Shades. The sellers promise good value and space efficiency, urging customers to visit to see the deals and room-saving fits.
J Powell Jones of Painesville Ohio and Professor W S Bonbright of the city will judge day music and elocution at the Robert Morris eisteddfod. Rev DePugh Griffiths of Pinghamton and Theron C Osourne of Greenwood will judge Welsh hymn and English poem competitions.
W H Pavitt of Providence files equity proceedings against Joseph H Duggan and Patrick Cullen to recover possession of purchase articles for a West Market street lot. Davitt claims Duggan acted as his agent, paid a $10 commission and initial payment, then transferred the contract to Cullen with further installments collected. In a separate item, Mrs Thompson and Miss Hartley survived a buggy mishap near Nay Aug park as they rode to Elmhurst.
A historical ad snippet promotes Horsford’s Acid Phosphate for vitality and digestion. It notes the Casey & Kelly Book Beer on draught, a Twining optician at 125 Pennevenue, Harris’ drug store hours, and mentions Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey a elocution teacher. Also cites Bromo Quinine Cold Cure with money-back guarantee.
Old union members dispute a $600 division by the Scranton Traction company memos. Patrick Kennedy sues for $10,000 damages claiming an Aug 2 incident on an open Luserne street car left him with a broken leg and permanent injuries. Conductor Barney McGill and Motorman Alex McTaegart deny the claim.
Report notes jury failure to reach a verdict by 12 40 p m adjourned to Monday April 12 while detailing a sale of contents from the Wyoming House with about 960 rooms, small items sold in the dining room and chairs for ladies. E M Strong advertised veneers with finish options at Crystal on Adams Avenue.
Sandersons Pharmacy advertises deep discounts on numerous products at the cor Washington Ave and Spruce St location. The copy urges customers to compare prices and promises the loss on reductions does not raise regular prescription prices.
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