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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1897
Page
8
The paper states that all volunteered communications from controversial figures must be signed with the writer's real name for publication. It declares no exceptions to this policy and emphasizes public accountability for submitted material.
Major James W. Oakford lies critically ill at his Jefferson Avenue home. Dr. C. W. Roberts and Philadelphia expert Dr. Goodenough, summoned by telegraph, report pleurisy complicating a grip infection. By 1:30 PM Roberts notes marked improvement and expects a quick recovery.
Sinons and Hartzell reported coal shrinkage in their Dickson avenue shop. Detective William Fine, with Patrolman Hawks, arrested colored barber William Smith at daybreak near the coal bin. Smith held on theft charges, bailed £20 to appear in court. landlord Monies stood surety. After release, Anuth bought coal at the Hardly Able breaker.
The sporting page explains the Promtess will receive in uniforms free votes. The offer ends within days after the function. A chance for Northeastern Pennsylvania buyers to join the baseball profession in proper style.
The Lackawanna Presbytery held three sessions and ordained Revs W L Foster and Will Friend. It approved severance of pastoral relations with Rev N F Stahl at Green Ridge Church due to his ill health and debated minor committee reports.
In the absence of Dr McLeod Rev Charles Lee delivered the charge to the newly ordained ministers. A T Renton and A K Geer with elders were appointed to arrange Mr Friend’s installation, while Rev Mr Moffatt Rev R A Foster and elders were appointed for Mr Porter’s installation services. Presbytery adjourned to reconvene at 9 AM.
Members of the Welsh Congregational Church of Providence honor Rev. R B Jones on his twenty five year pastorate with gift silver tea service and a dinner set for his wife. Clergymen and parishioners voice praise as poems addresses and a mounted silver album are presented amid a church wide reception.
We offer for sale this morning a manufacturer’s ring of sample tailor made suits and wakiris capes and jackets priced at two thirds actual value. Mears and Hagen.
A large assembly of North Main Avenue and Providence Road property owners met in Fenner and Chappell’s hall to press for paving after sewer work. They urged Scrinton city councils to pave from Carbon Street to the city line once a sewer exists, favored gophalt pavement, and sought a double-track street railway before paving.
The initial Scranton production at the Academy of Music features Miss Bancker and a strong company delivering a lively adaptation of Sardou’s comedy. Miss Bancker’s performance follows her success in Our Flat, with husband Thomas W. Ryley directing and providing notable support. The plot centers on a young wife anchored by a love for a French viscount, seeking a new path beyond marriage.
Mise Bancker plays a charming Diana Clesom who seeks a divorce from her husband. The viscount comforts and aids her, promising to be a father to her child and to help end the marriage. The lovers’ reunion follows as the plot resolves, with Raymond Capp and Marty Breaford delivering solid performances as Mr. Cissom and Viscount Coeure de Millenmorta.
Thirty three witnesses were examined in the Dunmore contest with ten found illegal voters on February 17 last. Names include John J. O'Hara Peter Walsh James McDonald and several McDonalds and O’Roys disqualified for non payment of taxes. The remaining witnesses were listed and the commissioners adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Lehigh Valley Railroad promotes round trip fare for the monument dedication ceremonies with tickets available at all Lehigh Valley offices on April 26 and 7. Return valid through April 20. The company remains at the same location after twenty two years offering awnings tents flags and society goods.
A grand opening advertises fine music and elaborate lunch at the Cosmopolitan hotel on Lackawanna avenue. It notes services like shirt finishing and optician offerings at nearby Crystal and Adams avenues and mentions Sid Davidow Pros moving to 227 Lackawanna avenue. Pills for wind and distress are also advertised.
Three young men Eugene Courtright Frank Dunn and John Wilkinson were arraigned before Judge Archbald in courtroom 3 on burglary charges for an alleged break into Brown's Bee Hive on Lackawanna Avenue the night of January 27. The jury viewed the premises and the case was given to the jury. Separately Matthew Dagen faced a verdict of guilty in a paternity case brought by Annie Moyles.
The Cosmopolitan hotel, once Cumring’s at 608 W Lackawanna Ave, announces relocation to 227 Lackawanna Avenue. Jewelers Wate Bros. also move their shop to the same or nearby premises.
An old advertisement touts laxative Bromo Qu nine tablets to cure a cold in one day with a refund if it fails. The hometown price is 25 cents and druggists stock the remedy.
Mrs Emma Diem has joined Sawyers the Milliner and invites friends to view her collection of Easter hats. The shopfront opposite Hotel Jermyn features a broad variety of colors and shapes with straight unadorned designs suitable for the season.
Sanderson’s Pharmacy on Cor Washington Ave and Spruce St lists numerous price cuts on medicines and tonics. The ad urges shoppers to compare prices, claiming lower sells than competitors while preserving low prescription costs.
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