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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1894
Page
3
H L Halstead declares candidacy for the office of recorder of deeds in Lackawanna County ahead of the next Republican convention. He signs the statement as a declaration of intent.
Local social notes list John J. Kaufman retiring from Ocean Grove today. Mrs. J A Torrey visits Mrs. J L Wentz in Dalton while Sadie Spencer stays with Mrs. John A Duckworth at Lake Ariel. Pasadena couple William Hime visit Mrs. C E Pryor. Miss Alice Benson travels to Clovewood for extended visit. Various residents attend camps, vacations, or official duties. the Pottsville Chronicle notes Acker leaving Miners Journal for DLW Railroad Scranton.
Special excursion to Atlantic City via Lehigh Valley railroad on Aug 15 at extremely low rates from all stations. Tickets valid ten days. Apply to agents for tickets and Pullman reservations.
New York Ontario and Western railroad announces excursions to Scranton leaving at 6.3 a.m. and returning from Poyntelle at 4.50 p.m. Good fishing advertised. Mills capacity 17,000 barrels daily. Bucktow’s Arica Salve touted as cure-all for cuts burns ulcers and skin eruptions with money-back guarantee. Sold by Matthews Bros.
The article reports Mayor Connell defending ward spending while council members insist on appointing a special committee to investigate charges by George Frable. Councilmen Manley Westpfahl and others call for scrutiny with calls for street department supervision of funds.
Court officers begin the September trial term with a first week slate including Joseph Fellows Smith et al v Hillside Coal and Iron Co and John Mahon v Elk Hill Coal and Iron Co. Also listed are wage appeals, interpleaders, trespass and ejectment actions involving local firms and residents, with multiple cases set for Monday September 17 and Tuesday September 18 and Wednesday September 19 in Scranton and surrounding districts.
At Camp Crawford Fred Barnard and Albert Davies showcase a tent fitted with a clothes rack patented by Barnard, mounted to a tent pole with a thumb screw. Reports from Gettysburg era detail telegraphs, cavalry ties, parade incidents, and camp inspections amid rain and battlefield relics.
The St Pauls German Evangelical Church on Prospect Avenue announces a two week sale in Germania Hall starting Monday October 29. Pastor Rev Elwart Lang outlines a full two week program with songs and entertainment to welcome visitors. Parish members actively collect articles for the fair.
Dr John Sandi, Syria native, speaks at St David's Episcopal Church on Salaam Faith and Traditions, The Woman of the East, and a Gordon Relief Expedition sketch. Lecture begins at 7 90 o'clock with no admission fee but a collection. Press opinions on prior lectures are noted.
Detective Kemmoerur of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Rail Road nabbed three men from Philadelphia claiming to be Joan Martin Andrew Shay and John Mallen as they left a train on the Dhcomsburg division. They were taken before Alderman Blair and one offender jailed ten days in default of bail.
The Lingis residence on North Bromley avenue hosted a Polish wedding between Miss Mary Lingis and Mathew Greskoutz of the North End. The bridal party wore traditional attire and a fine wedding breakfast followed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Providence.
Mrs Stephen Myers and Mrs John Wheeler of North Bromley avenue visit Schohola Glen with George Wetzel who has lived at Nanticoke. families travel between Wilkes Barre and nearby towns. An accident on North Main avenue involving car 77 and Edgar Davis’s gig caused a overturn but no serious injuries. A new streetcar schedule begins today with limited service on the Swetland line and reduced cars to operate to Bynon Street and Taylor.
Tre Tanoxe will publish a carefully compiled list of Scranton and vicinity wholesale banking and manufacturing interests. The edition, bound in book form with views of public buildings and portraits of leading citizens, aims to attract newcomers and serve as an unparalleled advertisement for the city. Notices are requested from those outside the city and residence details should be left at the offices.
Water purifier advertises pure water for health. Leonard at WO Luckawaind avenue offers four stylus of stone water titers for sale with affordable prices. Claim includes easy cleaning and long-lasting use, supporting daily output from four to twelve gallons.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the remedy for teething and colic, claiming it soothes pain, softens gums, eases wind, and cures diarrhea. It urges mothers to buy from druggists worldwide and to insist on the exact product name.
The St. Peter's Cathedral parish organized the year’s largest outing, using seventy five coaches to transport 3000 people to Mountain Park. Attendees enjoyed refreshment stands, games, and a elm resulting in proceeds. a man named Gerrity fell from a ride and suffered a broken leg and a broken rib, rushed to Lackawanna Hospital.
Taylor horsemen ready to race any South Side challenger as a spur to pride and prize money. Dr J L Griffisis of Taylor offers to answer queries about the challenge and the potential race events.
Philadelphia dealer Gautechi and Sons at 1080 Chestnut Street offers wonderful orchestral organs in eight and ten dollar ranges. They specialize in old music boxes carefully repaired and improved with new tunes.
Bids to be opened this month for the construction of School Houses No 27 designed by architect E L Walter on Columbia avenue. Also notes a brief sale on the same avenue at low prices and a steamship crew member named Arthur Fprothingham with a Jammed foot treated by Thomas Electric Oil praised as a quick pain reliever.
Jobo d Murphy leaves bed soon after two weeks illness. Beranton Athletic Club officers elected Presciens Charles Roward Secretary Albert Westpfahl Treasurer Peter Marker. James Connell lodge holds meeting at Tru vhan's hall tomorrow. Mrs Natter Cedar avenue seriously ill. Miss Sarah Moore Brick Address to wed Joseph Renard Pittston avenue tomorrow at John’s church. St John’s choir outings to Lake Henry next Monday. Miss Mary Brobson Genet street visiting Shamokin. Druggist F L Terppe cuts down shade trees. Thomas J Moore Meadow Brook Minooka stores recovering. will resume in a week. Michael J Cumick Dorya visiting parents on Brook street.
Brief notice seeking building material for Gale and directing inquires to Conrad Schroeder's office in the Commonwealth Building. Also mentions shoe repairing promptly and reference to Globe Shop store.
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