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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1894
Page
5
John R. Jones declares his bid for the district attorney nomination at the Republican County convention, outlining plans to seek the party’s backing.
Tribune readers hear of a Florance mayoral meeting August 7 and Delaware Lackawanna and Western payrolls at Auchicolnas mine. Funeral for Francis Gallagher from 803 Scranton Street is Monday at 2. Nicolas Betzhold hosts christening, Aug 7 concert by local quartet at Young Women’s Christian Association hall. Grand Army groups plan Laurel Hill park picnic with chowder, music, and dancing.
Exotrelos of Treviton and The Moses Taylor lodge Brotherhood of Railway Trainmoon announce an excursion to Northumberland and Clemont's Park on Tuesday August 4 via Delaware Lackawanna and Western. Trains depart Scranton at 6 o'clock. Tickets available from lodge members.
The Feranton Clearing House reports last week exclusive totals for each day with a grand weekly sum of 741567.69 dollars. Daily figures include Monday 2144.407.11 dollars Tuesday 106001.05 dollars Wednesday 145674 dollars Thursday 146000.02 dollars Friday 0 504.68 dollars Saturday 7 percent 51.44 dollars.
The Erie Hives arrange an excursion for Tuesday August 7 to Buffalo Niagara Falls and Toronto. Tickets cost 98.00 for Buffalo and Niagara Falls two days and 99.00 with one dollar extra for Toronto and return. Special train leaves Qurbondale at 7 a.m. for Niagara Falls and return.
A customer buys the Weber item and proclaims it the best at Guernsey Bros, highlighting a strong purchase choice.
Regimental orders announce Camp in Gettysburg with National Guard of Pennsylvania from Aug 11 to 18. Details require camping party of four lieutenants and non commissioned officers, heavy marching order, rations, and transport at Delaware Lackawanna and Western line.
The piece outlines Democratic and Republican contenders for county offices amid active campaigns. Denaie J Roche seeks Democratic jury commissioner nominating fights. Francis Fitssimmons plans Cape Amng trip for recovery. John Delasey named Republican delegate. speculation favors Tanies Halley for clerk of the courts. Charles Schudt and Edward Merrifield discussed for judge. party factions vow spirited, orderly convention races.
Going to Farview Beranton Division No 0 Uniform Rank Knighta of P tina and friends will travel Aug 11 for a prominent and enjoyable excursion. The committee promises royal entertainers and lively music by Germanis and ormaeatte. Round trip fare is 4 cents for adults and 80 cents for children under 12. Games and entertainment will ensure a good time. Shoe repair service available promptly.
Government inspectors probe a $6,800 theft of postage stamps from the Scranton post office vault with no clue to the thieves. Postmaster Wandling and staff are cleared. a night watchman’s role is questioned as investigators review how the safe was opened and emptied.
Officials announced for the Delais Lake regatta on Monday August 14 led by referee Charles W. Perlosendang of the Fairmount Rowing Club Philadelphia and a panel of judges from Newark Elizabeth and New York. The event will feature the O Connor pan bowl prize from O Connor's factory for the senior event.
Forty eight gold silver and sulphur medals arrive for display in Lackawanna avenue show windows at Collins Hackett Snamters Martin Delaney and others. One prize goes to the entry carsman who parly in a whanlog crew. The entries close by week end and the event is expected to surpass previous national regatta efforts.
Police, led by Lieutenant Davis, raided a Ray mond borough location known as Dell's Mall Acta. Carrie Smith, Katie Higg ine, and Georgia Dailey were seized with seven officers present. Women admitted their occupation but were discharged after promising to quit the city. men were fined and many unable to pay.
The Chulatian Association Revue reports a new conversational Bible class started by Secretary Pearsuil for the railroad division of the Y M C A. The first session yesterday covered A Defeat in Battle and The Queene, with informal discussion by members. About thirty attended, with plans for weekly topics and a testimonial after meetings.
Meetings in the South Side and central city discussed the cathedral congregation excursion to Mountain Park on Monday next. Reports were encouraging, predicting one of the year’s largest and most successful outings with diversions and entertainment on the grounds for excursionists.
Residents learn Thomas J. Dioore manager of Coousll Co. stores is out of danger at his Adams Avenue home. Connell attending him notes crisis over and hopes for recovery. James Kearns of Prospect Avenue breaks right leg in Sand Bank mine fall. Dr. Gibbons of New York will be in Scranton Monday 9 to 5 at 41 Wyoming Ave. Conway House 192 194 Penn Ave. provides service and courtesy. Henry Fernie formerly of Scranton dies in Detroit Michigan funeral today at 4 in Montreal.
Ex-manager Swift quits amid setbacks from Donovan pitching issues and injures to Flanagan Luthens. He accuses management of weak signings, contemplates retirement, and warns of drastic action including arrests to stop hostile press. Several players seek releases to join Shenandoah or Philadelphia.
Dr Haggerty plans to arrest one or more Budget newsboys and reporter John Niland for selling papers on Sunday. Constable Bates in the doctor s custody will identify the boys named in last week s warranty and proceed to arrest those still at large. The doctor stated he is firm in his determination to act.
The body of Patrick Flynn of Doo more was found in Laurel Lake Saturday morning. A coroner's jury, delayed for more evidence, listed Flynn as 55 and said he had been despondent after a recent leg amputation. He was last seen near the spot where his body surfaced.
The Lackawanon County Medical Society holds its regular monthly meeting at Farview on Tuesday August 7. Vapors will be read by Dr Baroea and Dr Logan. A train leaves Delaware and Hannon station at 2:29 p.m. Dinner at Hotel Anthracite Carbon dale at 7 p.m. Doctors travel with wives.
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