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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1894
Page
3
The message from H Halstead and William Hopkins announces their candidacies for county offices in Lackawanna ahead of the Republican convention. Hopkins seeks the office of register of wills and notes his solicitation of support from friends and voters.
C 8 Woolworth Je in New York. Mrs James B Kelly of Ash street seriously ill. Mrs M Floray and children return to Lake Ariel today. W F Moses leaves to spend vacation at Niagara Falls. Miss Tessie Cusick of Lackawanna avenue on two weeks vacation at Lake Winola. Dr W A Taft returns from St Lawrence river vacation. Miss Mamie McTaggart of New York guest of Miss Hattie M Palmer. Mrs J J Spellman of Brooklyn and daughters May and Florence visiting Mrs Owen Cusick. Captain H F Beardsley of Montrose, a Grand Army veteran, at the Valley House en route to Farview reunion. J Jermyn, Conrad Schroader and Architect John Duckworth in Pottsville examining iron work for Hotel Jermyn.
Tre TraoNe plans a carefully compiled Scranton and vicinity business portrait edition. The bound work will showcase reading wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests with illustrated views and citizen portraits. Representatives will call upon listed names. notices should be left at the office for residence views. 8. B. Durvey, mate of the Ari ana, injured his foot. Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised as a quick pain reliever.
An advertises Bucklon Arnica Salve claiming multiple cures and a guarantee of perfect satisfaction. It lists prices and a refund promise, urging readers to buy for various ailments and undetailed user benefits.
West Side board of trade discusses viaduct over DL&W tracks on West Lackawanna avenue. Parks committee eyes Roundwoods plot for a public park. sidewalk planned for Fellows property. roles assigned to secure Fillmore avenue approaches and to organize a public meeting in St David's hall.
The Bealine league of the West Side will open new rooms above Davies' drug store on Wednesday evening August 22 with an enthusiastic turnout expected. Prominent Republicans are anticipated, and the arrangements committee races toward a strong programme featuring a fine musical program and speeches on the tariff and other current issues.
A Syrian speaker Dr Joan Sandi drew a sizable audience at St David's Episcopal church last evening. She delivered an instructive lecture on the Women of the East and gave a graphic description of the Gordon Relief Expedition. The talk covered Mohammedanism in eastern countries and noted Sandi's plans for missionary work in Africa.
News notes list political candidate T J Reynolds as delegate for the First district of the Fifteenth ward amid contrary reports. The column also covers local notices of visits and returns by residents, station transfers for Scranton Traction workers, family travels, and community events including a funeral and police activity.
Controller L. Wormser criticized a $0 excess for Building No. 27 at the school, opposing the contract as a bad precedent and arguing for higher funds for a new high school. He stresses the need for a substantial, fireproof three story structure with more classrooms and a chemical laboratory to ensure safety and proper use.
Coroner and jury ruled the North End death of Mrs Ellen Leadon an accidental overdose of wintergreen oil taken as medicine. The druggist was not held responsible for the fatality. Mrs Loudon had received proper directions on use.
Thomas Grady returning from work under the influence quarreled with Mrs rogan of Wayne avenue and struck her. Her husband struck Grady. Officers Palmer and Mills arrested Grady. Misa Evanoa Huff of Parker treat is spending two weeks in Allentown. An infant child of Reena Davies of North Main avenue died yesterday of cholera infantum. Funeral services will be held this afternoon.
Rev Father Melley of St John s church says Bishop O Hara s condition is very dangerous and may last only days. Messages from Cape May indicate the bishop is very much better this afternoon and no present anxiety. Clergymen Finnen and Coffey have gone to his bedside.
Neal Raddy of the Express injured by a signal gun blast while on the referee’s barge. Dr Lutz treated him as two regatta mishaps unfolded. M J Doyle of the Institute Boat Club Newark fell overboard helping a seated lady who nearly tumbled in. Doyle swam to shore as a rescue boat towed him in.
County Surveyor A B Danning works on a map of a sixty five acre tract near Dilton owned by J R Clark father of Florist George R Clark. The plan apportions the ground north of the Dalton to Waverly road and adjacent to J A Linco's grounds. A serpentine road and shade trees are planned with several small parks.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad will move workers today to build a switch from the Willaton branch to the Nay Aug Shale Brick plant site in Danmore. Once finished, brick plant materials will be shipped and construction will start. about 100 hands will be employed when the plant is running.
The Neptune Engine Company displays a new Clapp & Jones steamer built by the American Fire Engine Company of Newark Falls New York. The 6200 pound machine cost 0100 and will be tested this week. Officials including Councilman Charles TL Schadt and Assistant Chief George Suydam attended the delivery and will set a test time.
A Tribune report recalls how the Eleventh ward from Roaring Brook bridge to Birch street was once known as Ward Street to honor the pioneering Ward family. German settlers cleared the first road, early log houses grew, and by generations later the area was renamed Cedar Avenue as new trends took hold.
Dolph Glennon of Pittston will marry Rose Hand of Catar avenues this afternoon at 5 at St John’s Church Pig street. Rev EJ Melley to perform the ceremony with Agnes Glennon as bridesmaid and Baward Rutledge as attendant. After a wedding supper at the bride’s home, a wedding tour to the seaside precedes establishing a home at No 11 Exeter Avenue, Pittston.
Reported: internal injuries and stern shock threaten fatal outcome. Medical staff expect the shooter cannot determine his condition for days, but anticipate the boy will recover.
Progress on Dr. J J Walsh’s new house on Pittston avenue advances toward roofing. Mrs Patrick Corcoran of Cedar avenue remains unconscious and unlikely to recover, death possible at any hour. Miss Katie Donatos of Stone avenue plans a farewell party for brother John P Donahoe, soon to attend New York College of Pharmacy. Funeral for Mrs A Price of 809 South Washington avenue set for this afternoon. Miss Emma Koch of Willow street and George Richter of Petersburg to wed at Koch parents home on Adj 22 evening.
Our blue and black serge long-cut double breasted coat, labeled Nobby, is pitched as the proper summer tennis attire and novelty in a local catalog.
A d year old son of John Finan fell from an upstairs window onto a heap of bricks and escaped serious harm. He was found bruised but not fatally injured, his mother alarmed as no doctor arrived promptly.
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