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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1895
Page
8
Pittsburg coal men say they are not afraid of transmitting electricity from water power over long distances. They claim a ton of coal can be sent by water for about 25 cents, implying economic resilience against hydroelectric transmission.
The Barney Reick murder case will be brought before the district court next week with James Hendricks to be tried on Monday and John Robinson to follow, as counsel is named for both sides and the commonwealth. Other items include a wedding, detective Windish inquiry, fishermen return weary, local injuries, and community notices.
Charles Little ends up with a hurt leg after a bicycle mishap. New court house lawn signs replace the old keep off plaques, with a courteous please. Mrs. F T Knapp and Mrs J Feed travel to MH City to start a local Women’s Christian Temperance auxiliary. Potatoes sell from 40 to 66 cents per bushel. merchantable apples fetch about a dollar. H F Metcalf plans a new residence on Harrison Street and M G Platt begins a tenement foundation on North Putnam Street. Ex Postmaster Shafer of Pittston visits. County WCTU executive committee assigns a program for the county convention at Mehoopany Methodist on May 8. Jerome Remington arrives from Florida. Mr and Mrs Laing of Belfast NY visit G H Avery. Early closing movement gains momentum and clerks and merchants await a workable agreement.
Archbald hosts several weddings including Miss Mary Mullarkey to PLP McAndrew and others at St Thomas church with festive receptions at Mullarkey home. Also noted are Ken Mahon and Neilie ONeill vows and Healey Kelly pairing. Tragedy of Francis Fuller Sampson mourned with community sympathy. Father Comerford offers Young Men's Literary Club a custom clubhouse and remodeling of the rectory for study and gathering. Dr Wood's Norway Syrup praised for relief of colds and throat trouble.
Frank Depew led Keystone Academy delegates to the state collegiate Young Men's Christian association convention at Bucknell University last week. He returns with timely suggestions and renewed vigor for YMCA work. about ten students will canvass for stereoscopic views during vacation to raise school expenses.
Josie Lacoe continues building near his saw mill while D. Larue recovers from quincy fever and Frank Reed constructs a new barn. Mrs Peter Finkler improves from kidney trouble and Mrs Aten, new postmistress, anticipates stock delivery for groceries. Rev Mee Smith addressed the Patriotical society.
Last Friday evening the Order Sons of America held a gathering. Sam Decker plans to move to Boston to work for a wholesale house. Mrs. Sarah Collum left for Jackson Summit Pa to spend the summer with her son George A. Collum. Paul Aten remains slowly recovering from a long illness. Rev J C Johnson stays on the Newton charge. Rev Mr Bornean succeeds Rev Mr Newing on the Falls charge. A box party at 8 Van Sickles Thursday evening yielded an enjoyable time. Berry canes are reported winter killed in parts of Newton likely due to late season cold.
Mrs. Kate Morrison leaves for Boston for a few weeks. The O Connell Council YM I held a grand reception on Willow Street with music by Belinda Mexssltt of South Scranton. Minooka ball grounds are finished and look fine. Michael Laffy returns from a two week visit in Pittsburg. Sporting crowds went to Taylor to see the Nonparnel Athletic club at Webers rink. Several hohoes have struck town and may stay. A Polish laborer had two fingers crushed in the Greenwood Coal company drift while spragging cars.
The eminent surgeon known coast to coast will lecture free at the Academy of Music in Scranton starting Monday April 29 at 1 pm. Demonstrations include hydro oxygen illumination and stereopticon projections detailing chronic diseases with a staff of doctors. Admission free. private consults at 312 Wyoming Ave available with staff.
Empire Dry Goods Co announces a seven day opening sale with a wide selection of shirts and underwear for men women and children. Highlights include Cheviot shirts at 20 cents per dozen, 36 inch attached shirts at 39 cents, boys waists from 15 cents, and Balbriggan wear from 25 to 43 cents. Also Ribbed vests and long underwear priced low with guaranteed quality.
An 19th century patent medicine advertises a remedy said to address nervous debility memory loss and overindulgence. Claims include restoration of vigor and health amid aging with supposed cures and counterfeits warned against.
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