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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1897
Page
5
A child recalls catching two foxes when seven years old, while a city audience appreciates an all female chorus at College hall. The piece contrasts youth curiosities with local business woes and a mining investor’s cautious optimism about July trade.
A Philadelphia Press note cites Asbury Park observations warning that hiring substitutes for gold field claims is wasteful. It argues investment should stay with individuals who prospect themselves, noting the temptation of rum spending. Mr C H Zehnder of Scranton and his daughter are staying at a prominent hotel.
Oscar Adame and family spent Sunday with Ariel Key, George BF, Guild and son of Providence at Walter, N.Y. Mrs. Kate Kirkpatrick of California visiting friends in the city. Sophia Gachwindt of Philadelphia visiting relatives on the South Side. Mr and Mrs. Lewis R. Freeman spending August at Asbury Park. Miss Ton Spalding of New York guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Mellyn. The Misses Agnes and Birdie Nairn leave for Atlantic City for two weeks. William P. Dunckloe of New Haven visiting his son William C. Duneklees. John Short of Short & Hig hrine ill at home. Judge H W M Edwards and family at Spring House, Blockeland, R I. Mrs. Sarah Manchester and daughters visiting Myron Dean on Madison Avenue. Myres Fred, Wi Thomas and children return from Liberty, N.Y. John Whistead of Philadelphia returns home after death of his mother, accompanied by wife, W D Morris. Miss Adi Davidson and others from New York and Pittston in the city yesterday. James G. Garraway and Thomas Gardner of the steamship Gottfriend Schenker guests of Lindsay McMillan. Garruaway and Gardner reside in Glasgow.
Jacob Parker of North Frank Street reports his rear garden developing a large hole early Saturday, growing into a cave about twenty five feet wide and forty feet deep. Nearby another half-sized hole appeared, with eight to ten fruit trees and garden produce lost. The Price shaft work runs under the property, but no disturbance reported inside the mine portion being operated.
The First and Second anthracite districts announce successful candidates for mine foremen and assistant foremen certificates. Names span Archbald Scranton Olyphant Carbondale Elsewhere in the list, fees of 3 dollars are due for certificate delivery to the respective mine inspectors.
Five cyclists from Scranton and Green Ridge clubs started for Philadelphia yesterday due to poor road conditions. John J. Van Nort led the 178 mile two day ride with Charles Krieg Wallace Ruth Charles M. Carr and J L Rawlson completing the group. Cromwell Price Richard Beamish depart by train today and Charles Coleman will enter amateur races Wednesday.
G T Davis announces candidacy for the office of prothonotary, pending decision by the forthcoming Republican county convention. The statement signals bid and party backing as the process moves forward.
John T Watkins returns to Scranton with royal acclaim from London where he won the Bronge prize at the Royal Academy of Music. He sang Handel and Verdi arias, performed leading roles in Shakespeare and other works, and served as bass soloist at Farm Street Church. Financial constraints cut London studies short, but he plans a concert tour and may team with Miss Kaiser of Wilkes-Barre in the region.
The general committee of the Knights of the Golden Eagle met to plan the Grand Castle session in the city beginning Tuesday May 10 1808. Officers elected include Chairman George M Okell and Vice Chairman John Slirwatka with other posts noted and a press committee appointed. The group will meet biweekly to organize the convention and related events.
A Democratic county committee meeting is called for next Saturday evening at the El Charles Hotel to decide timing and pricing for the county convention. County Chairman T J Jennings issued the call. Members listed include Archbald John Flynn Duonmore John K B Gibbons Clark Green Judson Callender Jermyn M F L Mc Dermott Jessup P F P Lawler Carbondale Jos Grennan James Pidgeon John F Manion Minooka John J Coyne Moosle James Butler Old Forge Frank R Coyne Olyphant M W Cummines Spring Brook John R Summers Taylor William Judge Scranton George S Hornesq Edward Robinson Anthony Walsh M J Donahoe SP CC H Schadt A P O'Donnell Joseph Taylor Hichard Mangan Miles F McDonald. There is strong sentiment for an early convention. August 17 or August 24 may be set as the date.
Committees appointed to organize the state Homeopathists convention to be held in the city. Transportation and excursion heads include Dr. F. A. Hellner Scranton and Dr. J. J. Thomp ean Carbondale. Finance chaired by Dr. F. W. Lange and Dr. D. Brewster Scranton. Halls meetings and hotels led by Dr. W. Roberts Scranton and F. C. McPowell. Publicity and invitations headed by Filp- ler Theodore Johnson Pittston. Special entertainment for Indies by Dr. Baruch Coe Wilkes Barre and Dr. Ann Clarke Scranton.
Chemical Engine company has taken possession of its old quarters on upper Lackawanna avenue after weeks of repairs. A concrete floor and runway were laid, new stalls added for the two horses, and general improvements completed. While work was underway, its apparatus rested at the Hook and Ladder company's building on West Lackawanna avenue.
The Christian Endeavor union for Tuzerne Lackawanna Wyoming Bus quehanna and Wayne counties plans a reunion at Farview. Rev. J.E. Stonecipher of Easton will give the principal address and J.C. Manning of Pittston will discuss the recent International convention in San Francisco. An excursion train departs the city at 9:30.
John Kelly of Fifth Avenue held on 300 bail for drunkenness disorderly conduct and ag mult and battery after chasing his stepfather with a butcher knife. George Murray committed to jail on theft charges defaulting bail. Lapatyne a Booth Hide Polled paper compositor jailed on a fraudulent $10 check, bail set at 300. Hearing waived by Alderman Robling.
St Leo s church Ashley conducts annual excursion to Mountain Park on Tuesday August 44 led by Rev D J MacGouldrick pastor of St Thomas college Bhiv City in Bishop Hoban s Rome absence. A large Scranton contingent will attend.
A 17 month old boy, Edward Adam Yoppe, drank embalming fluid left by Undertaker Sweeney in a cup placed near a coffin after embalming an uncle. Autopsy showed corrosive poisoning. coroner suspects negligence by the undertaker. Jurors to hear testimony Thursday as investigation continues.
A committee of three was appointed to canvass all journeymen bakers in the city for the next meeting scheduled for next Saturday August 6 at 421 Lackawanna Avenue at 7 30 p m. The new union will affiliate with the Central Labor Union.
Additional contributions have been received for St Luke's Summer Home, including gifts from P. F. and M. T. Soeren TerieeiseerTehm Bud and H. W. Kingsbury among others. An appeal urges public action to visit 827 Adams Avenue, opposite Armory, for discounted groceries during a liquidation over the next fifteen days. The notice also mentions the D L & W Railroad offering day coaches and sleeping cars New York to Chicago via the Nickel Plate, with ticket agents available for details.
An advertisement extols Scranton’s finest Fresh Meat Department offering rib roast and cemented quality at cash store prices. It promotes high quality meat and urges customers to buy there, emphasizing value and reliability.
Over a score of bakers met Saturday in Ancient Order United Workmen's hall to form a Journeymen Bakers union and apply for a charter. The group will enforce the bake shop act provisions on bakery ventilation, night work, and baker ages, reporting sanitary irregularities to the city board of health. P J Thomas and Mr Ghieelinger spoke. another meeting is planned.
Steam Heating and Plumbing P M Howley 231 Wyoming Ave. Tailor made fall salts and overcoats latest styles John Ross 07 Spruce Street 0XX White Envelopes for teats Be Store 623 Lack's Ave.
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