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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1896
Page
3
A garbled report describes various business appointments and operations. It mentions Deliveree bonggees, fitness Crone Set, and Western slips at Kinston co Salita. References to Porthle Dehinwane, Morris and Essex Dianedt, and Pillsbury Flour mill with 17,500 barrels daily capacity appear amid unclear lines.
Owing to the retirement of Mr. H. T. Koehler from our firm we are obliged to sell the entire stock of shoes below the cost of manufacturing to realize money to pay off his interest.
Scranton delegates and workers are united for the October 1897 Firemen’s convention in Johnstown. Officals anticipate Scranton receiving strong support to host the gathering, with plans for a local parade and inspection and a major display during the state event.
Frank Silliman Jr of Sernten Tretion testifies before Judge Crister in the equity case involving Lackawanna Valley Creation Co and Olyphant Sulurhon Street Madiwhy Co. He argues overhead lines and grade crossings pose hazards on the proposed route, with cross-examination by A E Dunning Jr and a hearing adjournment till morning.
Petition by fifty eight voters in the First District of Carbondale Sixth Ward asks a court to order changing the polling place from the former home of Dr Nol Prody to the residence of James Tree one block away on the same street. They allege the current site lacks ventilation lighting and heating and that Mr Thompson offers a suitable improved location.
Finishing touches are being put on the Mestre Building and many of the ten ants have moved in. Workmen assemble the steel roof frame of the board of trade building on Line 1 then steel. A foundation is being excavated for a large bar HB Sturges plans to erect on North Washington avenue. Dismantling of the courthouse progresses day by day with tearing on the Spruce street side.
Readable text notes a tarantula and a banana spider discovered in bananas at Wegman’s and a New York fruit steamer. An expert describes the tarantula as a large aggressive spider, four inches long, with powerful jaws and venom. Werman & Company displays specimens for public viewing.
A court action directed John Farrell from the county jail to the Hillside Home’s Insane department. Judge Edwards ordered removal as Farrell was deemed insane and unfit for jail. Previously, Colonel Fukrido had him arrested after a clash over $1, with bail set at $600, and Alderman Millar committed him for court. Deputy Warden T. Pelee transported him to Hillside.
Thomas told the board that the company was informed about water quality but no improvement was observed.
Two illuminated trolley cars carried dozens of Elks and guests through Scranton city streets to advertise the Lake Aviv excursion. Notables aboard included John Benore and J Ellicott Hoss among many others. Actor Roland Reed will lead tonight's street parade with Brauer’s open air concert planned at the club house on Franklin avenue Atlantic City N J.
Hicks appeared before Alderman Wright for a hearing on charges of assault and attempt to rob. The prosecutor said an August 6 incident brought a group to Penn Avenue and Center Street for drinks near the White House. Hicks, with another man, followed toward the Dickson works where an attempt to steal occurred. Hicks faces a $600 bail set by the county jail.
A retailer advertises a wide selection of watches suited for all ages and tastes with price points designed to fit different budgets.
Men and women footwear go on sale with tan styles slashed from 2.50 to 1.00 for men and from 3.00 to 2.50 for ladies. Tan oxford prices drop to 1.90 with Missen, children, boys and youths lines offered at very low prices.
Bellevue residents complain about water quality from Taylor Gas and Water Company and have alerted Secretary Hinges of the Neon health department. Avenue A residents are the primary complainants, with samples drawn from horse faucets along that thoroughfare.
Bartley Curran, a well known traveling salesman for Dale Sons Wholesale, died at his parents home in Avoca yesterday morning at age 39. He had retired from travel a year ago due to illness and was unmarried. He leaves five brothers and two sisters. funeral tomorrow at St. Marys Avoca with high mass and Avoca cemetery interment. Public notices mention competing medical ads but are not central to Curran’s obituary.
Is and Cold Lunches offer regular dinner for 40 cents. Cold meals are served around the clock at Lohmann's, with imported and domestic wines cigars and liquors available.
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