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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1894
Page
5
John R. Jones announces his bid for district attorney at the Republican County convention, seeking the party nomination and outlining his intent to run for the office.
Tribune readers may have papers sent to summer addresses at no extra cost by notifying the office. Eliza Zang Mary Schick and Nicholas Kiefer released from sheriff custody under insolvency laws. William Walker Mayfield and J D Stocker Jermyn deny syndicate ties in Carbondale electric railway negotiations. Marriages: John McDonough Barbara neth Carbondale Joseph Wrably Annie Vrable Jermyn John Grey Maggie dradt Old Forge. Green Ridge church Sunday school excursions to Lake Ariel Aug 6 leaving Erin and Wyoming depot 8 00 a m tickets 75 cents adults 25 cents children. Paving committee members Golden and Regan signed Weat Lacha Walind avenue paving ordinance. another will sign before next week meeting. Pine street paving petition discussed but not signed. plan asphalt between Washington and Clay avenues except block Jefferson Madison where Belgian stone block.
Last night at the new high school lot on Vine Street and Washington Avenue, Military units A B C D formed two battalions under Majors Mattes and Whitney and were reviewed by Colonel Ripple. The exercise included inspection and passing in review with loading and marching drills, then a return march to the armory through local streets.
Call at the General House Furnishing Store, 121 Penn Avenue, for china igpres glow tinware lap e notions hardware granite and hotel supplies and all useful articles needed in a house from eight canto tomorrow.
The Taylor Methodist Episcopal church congregation plans an excursion to Mountain Park on Friday. The train departs Central depot at 6 80 a m. Favorable outlook suggests a large crowd.
Masons from Lackawanna valley and eastern New York held the first annual reunion between Honesdale and Wilkes-Barre at Purview. About 300 excursionists rode the Scranton train and enjoyed music by the Mozart orchestra, sunshine, and a varied program with speeches by C. W. Wickwire and others. Local notables attended, and plans hint at an annual event.
The Scranton Traction company will test a block signal system on four switches of its Providence line. A red light at each switch, operated from a central box, will stop inward bound cars when red and permit outward movement when white. If tests prove satisfactory, the full line will receive the system within weeks.
Notes indicate boxes to be located at Mulberry Street and Peon Avenue along with the Dickson switch the Base Ball Park and the diamond switch as part of a street utilities project.
The Scranton and Pittston Traction company was granted the right of way through Taylor for 600 dollars after old grants had given it free access. The borough must grade the street per the established survey and profily, viewing the deal as favorable since a prior free grant existed. Contractors had halted work but will resume now that the agreement is in place.
Dr Haggerty moves to suppress a Budget news account by ordering arrests. George Kerr, a Conway House bartender, faces a Sunday liquor sale charge. John Nil a Budget correspondent is fined for selling papers on Sunday after printing Haggerty’s hearing. Haggerty vows to halt Budget sales and to arrest anyone selling the paper on the Sabbath.
A Scranton poor district committee found eight residents at the Elwyn Home in Ches ter county, including a 24 year old and two near adulthood. They recommend stopping support for older patients not fit for Elwyn and moving them to Hillside Home to free space for younger feeble minded children.
Thousands join the Scranton Liederkranz celebration at Lake Ariel closing the twenty fifth anniversary with an all day excursion. New York Honesdale and Scranton singing societies performed as officials and hometown leaders attended the outing despite late day rain.
Scranton City Council unanimously passed the Roaring Brook bridge ordinance after plans arrived. City Solicitor Torrey’s opinion allowed contracts to hire Scranton citizens for city work, not restricting independent contractors. A public bath at Nay Aug Park was proposed and unanimously adopted for study.
The mayor approves numerous council resolutions among which is a directive to the city engineer to estimate paving Penn Avenue between Lackawanna Avenue and Spruce Street with asphalt.
Conway House at 198 and 184 Peon Ava offers reliable service and courteous care with a well stocked table. Transient and local trade welcomed. Repairs and custom work completed promptly at the Boston Shoe Store.
A jumble of names and dates records two marriage notices in Taylor Pennsylvania. Emerson Rhule weds Hannah Webster and Lyalleeth weds Missions Evans, with Reed ministers officiating.
City engineer directed to draft profile for the Moircourt grade between Vine and Linden and to assess Franklin avenue paving with vitrified brick between Spruca and Mulberry. The filing does not imply full area coverage. amended owners petition will grant access to the block between Mulberry and Vine.
The Ninth regiment at Wilkes Barre will host a Sadie Kuiger benefit concert on Aug. Participants include Klara Schuman club Hayde Evans American quartet Miss Sadie Kaiser Miss Mary Williams Miss Julius Allen of Scranton William Kelly of Parsons Joseph P. Byrne J. C. Atkin Professor George Mason and Mr Phe bin. The Ovitorio society backs the event with many others expected to join. Russell treasurer at the Wyoming National Bank reports several subscriptions for Miss Kaiser's vocal talents. The concert is anticipated to be a success.
Major and Mrs Everett Warren arrived home after a two month journey to Great Britain France and Switzerland. They traveled aboard the New York and later the Spree. Highlights included the Round Tower bridge opening in London Paris Carnot excitement and Alpine scenery with July snow.
The Railway Committee of Select council met last night to consider the ordinance granting Scranton Rapid Transit Company right of way through city streets. The committee decided to keep the ordinance in the pigeon-hole for the time being and will study the plan to charge two fares within city limits before reporting.
A. A. Vosnuns of Scranton Pennsylvania announces his withdrawal from the district attorney race due to medical advised rest after a serious illness. He thanks delegates and friends for their support and aid during his candidacy. August 2 191.
Special Officer Jacob Boyd of Green Ridge was cut from the mouth to the back of his neck by James Jackson at the Driving park. An arm wound also lacerated Boyd who remains in pain but not in immediate danger. Jackson was arrested and placed in the Providence station house after giving a sworn account to a Tribune reporter.
The Elm Park Sunday School group gathered at the Delaware and Hudson depot for a pleasant picnic excursion. Superintendent Wool and Mr. Yost of the Lehigh Valley company led efforts to ensure a successful outing, with the event described as a happy blend of people and incidents and noted for its scenic Lake Shawanese setting.
Police officers will be assigned to beats by the old method starting Monday with one month in or near their district followed by a month in the central city. The force argues the arrangement yields more effective patrol work and better city coverage.
The Erie lines offer a two day return Niagara Falls excursion and a four day Toronto return on a special train leaving Carbondale at 6 50 a m The price for Niagara Falls and return is four dollars with an extra dollar to add Toronto and return Also ads promote stone water filters and Weber products at Guernsey Bros and T F Leonard of 15 Lackawanna Avenue
A proposal urges deeper familiarity with the district to identify and monitor suspicious characters in the area. Officials emphasize knowledge of streets, venues and routine routines to deter crime and aid policing efforts.
Edward Hicks son of Major Hicks of Wyoming was seized by Brights disease at Lackawanna and Franklin Avenues at 1 PM yesterday. He collapsed onto the sidewalk, was moved to McGarrah and Thomas drug store where Dr. Murray treated him. After about thirty minutes he revived and was taken to John Kennedy's home at Bromley Avenue and Price Street.
John Jordan fined 25 dollars for creating four disturbances on a Peckville streetcar. Anthony Verrette James Collings and James Bartlett fined 2251 dollars each for attempting to lure a drunken man behind a phants high? with intent to steal the money he wore. Mary Quintian and Kate Montgomery arrested for oranglv turbands on Vackton airport. Dre, Afont county law enforcement pursued officers and others as part of ongoing public safety cases.
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