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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1896
Page
4
Notices show Hannon & Co newsdealers at North Main Street accepting advertisements orders for job work and publication items with the office open from nine in the morning to six in the evening for presape attention.
Van Dorn Iron Works of Cleveland wins the bid for a new concrete and steel jail to be completed in sixty days. Other bidders Hunt Connell of Scranton and T Barnum of Detroit asked higher prices while Van Dorn disputes patent claims and asserts only a patent on the square has expired. The jail design includes six steel cages for inmates with steel doors, grated ropes, water closets, and sanitary fixtures, plus a female compartment with steel doors and conservation panels.
A Brooklyn boy, Willie McLoughlin, was viciously bitten by a dog in Brooklyn Street. The father attempted to intervene but the animal lunged, knocking the child down near the entrance to their home. The bite caused severe wounds to the face and ear, with the dog later killed.
Professor Pitts, long based in this city, announces plans to depart September 1 for Wilkes Barre to conduct at Music Hall. His departure will be deeply regretted by the many friends he has made and the esteem in which his musical worth is held.
A telegram from Nineveh states that Howard Moster, son of BL Rue ter on Conan Street, was drowned in the river. No particulars or cause were provided.
Mes T. J. Brown as Wilkes Barre is the guest of her sister Mrs Jon Mellonty of Lilndelin aivellite Mr and Mrs PLP Coogi and children Mise Annie Delaney Mr and Mrs J Momiuhvin and daughter Kate god Messrs Thomas Brennan and Lawrence Mahone returned Monday from Abhingie City JP Lee appointed post master South Cannan Winayne county Miss Mary Hannan of Philadelphia visiting Mikes Rebecca Coleman of Wayne street Mrs Annie Moon of Terrace street visiting friends in Clifford W C Giles and children leave toys fit on Week with friends in Barton NY Bridgett spending week at Crystal Lake Mrs Hannah and Margaret Killeen visiting friends in Clinton Wayne county Mrs Mattie Hard visiting friends in Pecokville Morey of Eighth avenue at her home Miss Charlotte Giles left for Atlantic City Miss Annie Malloy and Mabel Jenkins guests of Mrs Stockard Hertzett street John Merritt confined to his home by sickness Julia Kilhullen left for two weeks visit with friends Scranton Joseph Burke returned home from visit to city Miss Walter Wills seriously ill Miss Mattie Heywell and Katie Elston visiting Lake Ariel Mrs Dwight Rhinevault returned from two weeks at Montrose Miss Murphy and Snow returned from Crystal Lake Dr Grander of Forest City in town Six Scranton youths camping party passed through city en route to Crystal Lake Mamie Cannon visiting Scranton Rhoda Whitehead and Carrie Lewis in Scranton
Miss Bryson visits brother in Pittston as other residents plan short trips. P F Flannelly, M F Norton, and the Boylans depart for New York City for a visit. Mrs Hunter and Mrs McComb set two week trips to Wantage Falls New York. Morgan family returns from East Worcester and Cooperstown NJ. Rev Evans heads to Ocean Grove and Miss Van Aman visits Miss Sullivan in Belmont Street.
Forest City police, including Officers Holden Bates and Wescott, chased a wily pug through streets and under bridges unsuccessfully. The town hosted gospel meetings at the Methodist Episcopal church with Beveridges leading, drawing large attendance and civic remarks. Also noted were visits from W A May of Scranton and postmaster Frank Cioningham’s return from Atlantic City.
Legal men from abroad attend the quarter sessions with B K O Searle J D Miller and R J Minching among others. The court faces a large docket of criminal cases while local injuries and criminal proceedings unfold. Balloon ascensions by Deere Baker of South Montrose delight thousands, under Montrose Fire Company auspices. A Catholic cemetery consecration by Bishop Hoban and Fr Lafferty ends with a sermon on sanctifying the ground where bodies rest.
The August court session opened Monday with Harry Rhoades and WILD Gilroy charged with stealing trout from W. E. F s private pond. a grand jury returned a true bill. Dan Domsife Wil Birchard and Bryan Ayers face horse and carriage larceny accusations from Col. BK. Handrick. Ferdinand Champlewier faces a murder true bill for Benjamin Carter's Skinner s Eddy death July 3rd. Bh. OV. Lott found guilty of assaulting his wife. sentencing pending. Notifications include Mrs. Samuel Eysenbach ill on Putnam, Mrs. H. W. Bardwell and daughter at Dimock until camp meeting, with others visiting Waverly and Easton events.
The funeral for Hopkin Basham eight son of Mr and Mrs John Basham was held yesterday afternoon at the family home on Main Street. Services were fitting and well attended and interment followed at Forest Home cemetery. Miss Tillie Weber and Miss Nellie Condor left for a week in Trucksville. Rumor یک Archbald quarry to shut down next Saturday for repairs and improvements. Taylor Republicans plan a meeting at the burgess office tomorrow evening August 13 to elect three delegates.
Gates and three alternates to attend the annual convention of the Republican league of Pennsylvania at Erie in September. Pyne Archbald and Sloan petitioned to court for a borough status question and the article asks why not annex to Taylor borough. Entry hinges on a knock for admission and gates to be opened.
Miss Mary Dean of New York visits sister Mrs G S Wilson of this place. Wright Broadbent and wife of Hyde Park visit relatives. Teachers announced for several schools: Annie Carpenter Glen Jesse Lindsey Artie Col vin Mary Baldwin Hallock Reynolds and George Klein felter. A drive to Mud pond yielded a water line. Mrs L D Kemmerer visits relatives in Wayne county. Stanley Simrell bicycles to Niagara Falls. Prof McKeen and wife entertain at the brick church with a well attended program. Ziba Hinds takes a Scranton trip by bicycle.
Old Forge reports Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Draker and Mrs. Samuel Broad head with Miss Weathy Broadhead returning Friday from a week in Atlantic City. Delegates Nelson and Jenkins are chosen to represent the Fourth district at Scranton convention today. Lyman Hotlicker of Jersey m spent Sunday with A. Wood. Brick church Epworth League members plan to attend the Wyoming Camp Ground rally today. Abram Seal's house was destroyed by fire on Sunday. The man who shot at Constable William Davie is out on bail.
Priceburg reports a horse from W C Griffin's store team was overcome by excessive bent yesterday. Prof John McCawley of Carbondale visited friends in town on Monday. Nellie Clark left for a week in Archibald. Woolwork on the new brewery is finished. Willam Owens and son Thomas of Blakeville are guests of D Le Owens. Mrs John Thomas of Lincoln street is seriously ill. John Lillibridge of Blakely called on friends yesterday.
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