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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1897
Page
8
A publisher declares that all volunteered communications must be signed with the writer’s real name. The policy states no exceptions will be made and reinforces accountability for published controversial material.
Capouse avenue resident Misa Winnie Howe visits Eterling Wayne county as Michael Zercer faces arraignment for cattle theft. Card events include a Music Hall charity by Atlon society directed by Professor Memberger with a forty-piece symphony. Local notices cover insolvency releases, St Thomas college papers, and Bishop O'Hara.
Tallor presents fall salts and overcoats with new styles at John Ross, 207 Spruce Street. The shop lists latest fashions for the season.
Saturday twelve votes were declared bad in the Dunmore contest after examination of forty witnesses. Names such as Andrew Ferguson Anthony Golden Jr James Flannelly Patrick Flannelly John Golden Thomas Kernias and others showed voting without tax payment or being naturalized. A second session was scheduled for today.
Engine No 2 of the through freight on the Delaware and Hudson derailed near the Jessup switch between Peckville and Winton stations last Saturday night. Two piles of ties blocked the main line, one near the switch toward Peckville, the other at the cross-over, throwing the engine off and into dirt. no crew injuries. Aimed to wreck the 9:29 passenger train, this marks a third attempted wreck in two years. wrecking crews cleared roughed ties and subgrade, engine back on track by Sunday morning.
The council approved the appropriation ordinance on third reading at a 4 PM Saturday session, with McGrall and Oliver absent. The carriage hire and mayor’s secretary pay items remained, risking failure like before. A special session Tuesday will reveal fate as Keller urged striking the carriage hire. opposition threats delayed sewer district plans and a new extension ordinance, referred to a committee, faces possible further delay.
Myerson employed by W J Welch Northwestern Insurance seeks $10 000 from a Russian heir after a relative’s death in Boston. He is in Russia pursuing succession steps. He is a Rivian byirth but has lived in this country since boyhood. He faces possible deportation due to foreign nativity rule. His ward is 95 years old.
Health Officer W. E. Allen recovers and notes measles outbreaks show no abatement. He does not fear an increase since most affected children have already contracted the illness. Warm weather aids physicians in fighting the measles.
Representatives from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties meet in Pittston to proclaim September 24 as Young Men's Institute day. A joint excursion is planned to a location to be determined later.
In Scranton on April 26 1697 Mrs Bridget Grady widow of Captain John Grady has died. Funeral from the late residence 1615 Capote avenue Tuesday April 27 at 0 00 a solemn requiem mass will be held at St Pauls church. Interment in Dunmore Catholic cemetery.
The Thirteenth regiment leaves Scranton for New York to join the Grant Mausoleum dedication events. A Delaware, Lackawanna & Western train will carry nine cars, with Colonel Coursen unable to command due to his daughter's death. Regimental forces assemble at the armory and proceed to the depot, with quartering at Grand Central Palace alongside five other regiments.
Rev Vernwy Morgan of Swansea Wales spoke at the First Welsh Baptist church in the Weert Side yesterday and will preach again Sunday. His sermon referenced the ailing Rev Dr Fred Evans in Carmarthenshire Wales, who recently suffered strokes and awaits death.
An infant child of Contractor and Mrs John M Burke of 1623 North Washington avenue fell yesterday afternoon from a second story window to the lawn in front of the residence.
Rev Dr D J Stafford of Washington DC will deliver a famous Hamlet lecture Wednesday night as part of St Thomas college's fourth lecture course. He is a nationally renowned Shakespearean scholar, elocutionist, and leading Catholic pulpit orator, currently professor of elocution at the Catholic University in Washington.
Mounted Officer Burke discovers the Nay Aug hose house on Franklin avenue is incomplete. Complaints say refuse dumped under the neighboring dining room window causes discomfiture. Chief Hickey is urged to act quickly. a bin and high stack must be built behind the hose house.
Burglars broke into the Crawford & Huff's lumber yard office in Dunmore on Saturday morning and cracked the safe. They stole 8 dollars an overcoat and papers but caused extensive damage to the office and safe. the criminals fled unseen and remain at large.
Misa Maria Parlon will present her first lecture on Domestic Economy in the Y M C A hall on May 4. The series continues Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays through May with topics including The Home and house management, sanitation, foundation care, and woodwork upkeep.
John Clavoc, a Feltsville saloonkeeper, tours patrons to sell beer orders and delivers to homes. Public officials view his methods as troublesome and threaten to unite again in Clavine to address the issue.
President Frank describes a violent clash between factions at a church, Ackerson stopping a killing, ministers in contention as a mime lodge member helps calm the crowd. Police take books as arrests loom. Druck’s reengagement is debated with wages and duties outlined.
Paul Gatewood and John Jackson two colored waiters fought at 215 Center Street Saturday night and paid fine in police court yesterday morning. John Moriarity and James Jorlan also paid $1 each after a lunch wagon incident Saturday morning. Charles Nelder Stanley Lees Lauret ta Regan and Anna Dacey were warned for making noise on Franklin Avenue and were fined $5 each.
Mitchell, now wealthy, learned at his father’s funeral in Canonsburg that his estranged wife faced hardship. He traveled to Toledo to assist her, and they were reconciled before planning to return home together.
The white squadron left its Temp kineville anchorage off Staten Island and moved up the North river to the new Crant's tomb anchorage. They will stay until Wednesday or Thursday as large crowds watched from the battery and North river piers. The New York flagship led the flotilla under Admiral Bunce, with the Dolphin bringing up the rear for President McKinney's parade review.
Auction notice notes low grade prices and payment terms including cash or thirty days. References to E, G, Coursen and unclear items suggest a classified sale or ad fragment with pricing and credit terms.
Special ticket extension for passage on the Delaware and Hudson railroad from New York is available through Tuesday May 4. Round trip rate cited at 4.35 dollars. Gently emphasizes memorial day travel options.
New York April 2h. John Fawcett took poison and sat by a pond for twenty four hours awaiting death. He left a diary detailing his solitary vigil and thoughts, ending with the note that he died twenty four hours after taking one ounce of laudanum.
East Liverpool reports James Mitchell of Toledo came to town to find his wife who left him twenty one years ago. They were poor at the time and the article notes the reunion after long separation.
Sawyers Milliner invites ladies to view the Easter hat styles with a variety of colors and shapes. Mrs Emma Diem has joined Sawyer and asks friends and patrons to call and see her, opposite Hotel Jermyn.
Superintendent Robert McKenna dismissed claims that Del aware Lackawanaha and Western car shops would cut hours starting today. He advised patience for accuracy and noted he does not know the rumor’s origin. The item also promotes W. S. MacMillan Watchmaker at 420 Spruce street offering watch setting and repair services.
The ad notes 23c per pound lowest on record for Courgen's Philadelphia Print Butter and lists Davidow Bros Jewelers moving to 227 Lackawanna Avenue. Also mentions White Envelopes 1 for 1c at tac, with stores on Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues and references Steam Heating and Plumbing P. F. & M. T. Howley.
The amateur base ball club receiving the most votes before June on the sport page will win 10 uniforms. A Neo coupon valid longer than six days after publication is noted. The notice invites local boys to join the base ball procession in proper style.
Cor Washington Ave and Spruce St store advertises lower prices than competitors with reduced rates on prescriptions, stating the loss on these reductions does not affect their already low prescription prices.
A housekeeping pitch urges use of icGarrah's In sect Powder during cleaning time to prevent young insects from hatching. Sold by dealers in 25 and recent boxes only.
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