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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1896
Page
4
Complete millinery, cloaks and dress fabrics offered at Leader's Price with extensive discounts. men and children's hosiery, towels, linen, muslin and table linens featured. Stylish hats from 1.94, French batiste, Swiss embroidery specials, and assorted silks, silks and wash waists listed with reduced pricing.
A self-styled patriot enters The Star and asks to publish a signed card announcing a plan to enlist a thousand men at once to defend liberty and country. He declares willingness to fight and bleed for the nation while pressing the editor for publication. The editor praises wartime spirit but defers decision.
Uniformed colored porters handle day coaches to assist passengers aboard the Nickel Plate Road trains, providing attentive service and guiding travelers through the car.
Card notes that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Shannon & Co newsdealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention with the office open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Carbondale Cycle club secures a $200 pledge from Robert W Johnson of New Brunswick New Jersey to aid a cinder path project between Scranton and Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake Park association member Johnson believes the riverbank route will boost the lake as a resort. A Friday meeting will set firmer plans and the path would run along the creek outlet with a gentle grade for easy riding.
The article notes dusty streets from dry mud, urging council attention and early scheduling of sprinkling and sweeping. Mitchell Hose Company members are exploring bids, aiming to expand from a successful sprinkling venture to full street cleaning contracts.
Thomas Williamson sued Amos White and his wife over alleged obscene conduct after Williamson found his wife with White. White was taken into custody but Mrs Williamson escaped. The dispute was settled after an agreement between Williamson and White.
The Lotus club plans its seventh annual banquet at Burke's hall on Wednesday April 29. The general arrangements committee met and named subcommittees. Lead organizers include J. J. Nealon P. F. Lavin M. F. Neary J. Ek Clune P. A. Duffy J. E. Bergan L. O Grady and R. Malone. Toasts will be given by P. F. Lavin Dr J. J. Kelly P. A. Duffy J. E. Clune James Godwood Mayor O'Neill J. J. Nealon and P. W. Anderson. Invitations go out on Wednesday evening with many guests from the valley expected.
Miss Alice Hammerle and Edwin Moon Jr will wed quietly at Trinity rectory this afternoon with immediate friends present. The couple, well known locally, plan to reside on South Church street after their return from a tour and wish for happiness from their wide circle of acquaintances.
Rev. Dr. Russell Conwell will speak at Magonic Temple this evening on The Jolly Earthquake or How to be Happy. He has visited this city several times before and remains a favored speaker, with the lecture arranged after many requests from the community.
Miss Martha Nicolls returns to Hyde Park after visiting Salem avenue. Mrs. George Moore of Aldenville guests of her daughter on Jeffrey street. Miss Minnie La Rue returns from Plymouth and Scranton visit. James Murrin resumes studies at Georgetown after visit with parents. Superintendent Manville plants maples along ridge from No 1 bridge to Maplewood cemetery. John Farrell and P J Collins enjoy a drive to Scranton. Miss Lizzle Mullady confined by illness on South Main street. Michael Connaughton visits his daughter in Sunnycourt. Miss Murphy teaches in Miss Farrell's No 3 room. Miss Farrell at bedside of her dying brother. John Connaughton visits Scranton friends. Emma Dunleavy returns to Scranton after visiting Miss Emma Swartz. Mrs. Benjamin Vreeland to Philadelphia for tumor operation. William Davis, Silk Works manager in Scranton, visits Klota and Pendleton factories. George Van Kenrein and H F Baldwin of the Erie in the city on private car 502. Dr. D L Batley visits Montrose. Broken sewer damages Carbondale laundry. M I members meet to arrange funeral for Andrew Farrell. Miners at Nos 1 3 and Powderly paid this afternoon.
Forest City reports a church organist Miss Reynolds death after weeks of illness, a baby’s body found buried near Hillside cemetery, a bone picker frightened by a St Bernard dog, and local society meetings. The Young Men's Christian Association elects officers and St Agnes Pioneer corps memorializes Anthony Thornton with mourning resolutions and poems.
The Archbald borough council met with full attendance and President Jones presiding. They approved payments to multiple individuals and the Crescent Electric Company, postponed the water bill pending contract details, and deferred damage claims from culvert overflow. A sidewalk petition on South Main street was referred to the road committee. Auditor H. C. Linderman urged a vault for documents and a cancellation stamp for the treasury, proposals that drew praise. The bond of Treasurer Sommers was set at 12,000 with specified sureties. A committee was tasked to address an Ordinance to curb Sunday baseball noise. Visitors Marie Mangan and Della Callahan were in town, and a Blakely pool board organized with John Lillibridge as president.
Thomas Evans alias Steibold and Michael O’Donnell were pursued by police through Hazle Street and surrounding areas before surrendering to Officer Jeff Ruddy on Hazle Street. Warrants existed for assault and fraud with additional papers from Officer Hiram Davis. Aboard, a board bill swindle accusation involved Mrs. Jane Lewis. Evans had paid over his pay to her before transfer to Pottsville officers for transport.
Reports say Russia forwarded extradition papers to bring Peter Wassel to answer a murder charge. Attorney Eugene Ward confirms Wassel’s friends heard of the move. District Attorney Fell says no letters from Russia yet but notes the commonwealth will proceed first. Wassel, accused of killing Frank Kupersavage in Georgetown last January, faces trial Monday amid expected sensational developments.
A Republican State delegates gathering in Luzerne County endorsed Hon. Charles A. Miner unanimously for delegate-at-large to the National Convention. Hon. Galusha A. Grow was also endorsed for congressman-at-large. W. T. Reed chaired the meeting, with 8. L. French elected chairman and Dr. A. F. Fell secretary for the permanent organization.
A Memphis area news feature reports Pelham's Pharmacy in Asheville endorsing No-To-Bac with letters from J. C. Jogleman and J. C. Fogleman claiming their eight to twenty year tobacco use ended after using the product. The piece notes a money back guarantee and free booklet for readers seeking quit options.
Twelve Wagner operas were staged 1057 times in Germany and Austria in 18M with Lohengrin at 270, Tannhauser 24, The Flying Dutchman 118, Die Meistersinger 113, Walküre 88, Siegfried 64, Gotterdämmerung 0, Rheingold 49, Parsifal at Bayreuth. Humperdinck Hansel und Gretel 469. modern composers led by Lortzing 40, Flotow 310, Nessler 214. Mozart dominates eight operas 449. Magic Flute 122, Figaro 122, Don Giovanni 16. Beethoven Fidello 149, Weber 409. Germans 4713 of 7828 total operas. Italian operas 2014. Verdi 72 for nine operas. I Trovatore 206. Falstaff 90. Rigoletto 66. Aida 0. Cavalaria Rusticana 615. I Pagliacci 467. Rossini 144. Barbiere 112. William Tell 62. Donizetti 104. Bellini 59. French operas 1006. Gounod 204 Faust. Bizet 14. Auber 149. Adam 14. Ambroise Thomas 117. Germans show little interest in Massenet with only 12 total. Nickel Plate Road runs along Lake Erie through Erie, Cleveland, Fostoria and Fort Wayne.
At 11 yesterday Hamilton Farnham of 16 South Street was knocked from his bicycle in the alley between 28 and 30 South Franklin Street. He lost consciousness but was revived by Dr Bullard. No bones were broken and after a brief rest he walked home fully recovered.
Benjamin Lee, secretary of the state board of health, warned health officers to watch for six passengers who landed in Philadelphia from the steamer Illinois on April 10. Names listed include Anna Kromada, Michael Kosar, Anna Drahaus, Henry Madzeluski, Vasil Hamoka, and Peter Marsukylat. A similar notice was sent to Plymouth.
Next Tuesday evening April 21 the Young Men’s Christian Association auditorium hosts Charles F Douglass performing modern magic ventriloquism and illustrations. He teams with Wilkes-Barre noted mandolin trio Hartland Bennett and Dana and banjo soloist Master Stearns Hoton. Diagram is open at the YMCA office. A delightful evening is anticipated.
Mrs Susan Nikum of Blackman street filed a warrant with Mayor Nichols for the arrest of a man named Cole whose unmuzzled dog bit her 8 year old son. She says the animal is very vicious and a hearing is set for this evening.
Honesdale reports Barbara Schultz traveled to Carbondale for her sister Carrie’s wedding to Augustua Deneke held at Carrie’s sister Mrs. George Matchfield’s home. Deeds to Lake Ariel property recorded for C. M. H. Schadt and P. J. Horan by Homer Greene. Grace Wilbur heads back to New York City.
James Mecloskie, a Twin shaft driver, died yesterday when crushed by falling cars. Thomas Olert, injured at Simpson Watkins colliery Wyoming, admitted to hospital with a broken shoulder blade. Dennis Noonan of Eno Street and Miss Catherine Lord of Vine Street, Plymouth, wed in Binghamton Monday. Martin Burke, Insurance agent, and Miss Elia Doyle of Ashley married at St. Leo's Ashley by Rev. T J Rea. Dehilla Toy of Scranton served as bridesmaid. Coyne of Pittston was best man.
At Monday evening’s school board meeting Miss Nora Murphy was appointed to fill the vacancy at No. 1 school created by Professor Cawley’s resignation, and Miss Clara Grier, the current substitute, was assigned to the vacancy at No. 3 school.
An editorial fragment cites a comment that every nun should give a wife a reg as a matter of liberal allowance. The dialogue questions the reg as a solution to lack of funds between salary days, reflecting a satirical take on social fixes.
A garbled OCR note from a boarding school page describes a troubling scene with confused dialogue and unclear details. The readable fragments reference danger and a possible incident involving a girl, but specifics are unavailable. Further context is needed to identify people, places, and the event.
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