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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1894
Page
5
John R. Jones declares his candidacy for the district attorney nomination at the Republican county convention, outlining his intention to seek the post.
Notices report mail changes for vacation readers and address updates. The Sheridan Monument committee meets tonight. Funeral announced for William Jefferson at 2 pm tomorrow. Taylor council rescinds Traction Company track rights. John Moulderick jailed for aggravated assault. Homeopathic Society to meet with Dr H B Ware among participants. Peckville drill team to entertain at Peckville Mellowdist church under Mrs Jones. Local business notes Panst's Minwacxee Brew sold at Conway Haus and nearby avenues with good service and steady trade.
Wood's College of Business and Shorthand promotes its reorganization for Beranton and Pennsylvania students. It highlights 1000 yearly attendees, upgraded faculty of ten new teachers, and aims for practical business and stenographic courses. The college reopens August 27 and invites former students to return.
Beranton Press Club hosted a lake regatta with strong crews and local boats competing. The event drew a crowd and showcased fast times ahead of the season.
Thousands from Scranton, Plymouth, and Newark watched boat races on Lake Ariel with Carmens catching most prizes. The Plymouth Club and Tritons faced champions with tense finishes and several events held for senior, intermediate, and junior crews. Disqualifications and travel setbacks were noted, but the crowd and organizers earned praise for orderly attendance and smooth rail travel.
The upcoming three week term lists many cases across Sept 20 to Sept 24. Dockets include Feranton Gas and Water Co v Lackawanna Coal Co and multiple actions involving Lackawanna Iron and Coal Co, Delaware and Hudson Canal Co, and various defendants in trespass ejectment and assumpsit suits. District calendars show appeals, executorships, and adjourned hearings for Monday through Wednesday sessions.
An abandoned female infant was found on the doorstep of St Josephs Foundling Home at 9 o clock Monday night. The well dressed baby, wrapped in a brown woolen shawl and with a milk bottle nearby, is to be named Mary Jerome and will be baptized by clergy with a future reunion hoped by friends.
Seven-County Veteran association hosts a reunion at Farview with Governor William McKinley and other notable speakers. An excursion train departs Delaware and Hudson depot at 8:15 AM with options to ride the 10:10 or noon train after exchange. General Jones A Beaver will be absent due to urgent business after returning from six weeks away. A banquet for attendees and journalists is planned at Llorel Anthracite this evening.
A bid for grading the State Line and Binghamton railroad was awarded to Leonard of Binghamton. Scranton interest noted. Work to begin at once. The charter’s origin and ties to the old Binghamton and Williamsport railroad are questioned. The line would run south from Binghamton into Susquehanna County near Silver Lake, aiming for the Lehighton Valley line near Moaboppoo, Wyoming County.
A local theatre announces the upcoming Monday August 22 performance of Richard III at the Trothingham with fifty capable actors led by a renowned elder. The production promises impressive coronation and battle scenes and a period music program to accompany the tragedy.
The article describes Richard planned glittering accessories for a theatrical display and notes Miss Tillie Lewis will make her first professional appearance as an elocutionist. It mentions familiar friends from Serenton and Mary’s choir and hints at a mix of tragedy and comedy in the program. Box office reservations will open at the Provulag bar.
A disrupted week at City Hall shows laxity in business as inspectors and votes surface are mishandled during the mayoral portal period. The mayor’s only clear item yesterday was a plan item with an estimated description paper.
Tomorrow night the Selbet council may push action on the George Frable charges regarding misused ward funds and payrolls. Several members seek an investigation with an appointed committee to gather evidence and compel witnesses.
Mrs Ellen Corcoran of the West Side was moved from county jail to the Hillside home insane department by order of Judge Archbald. A drunken gathering at a house led to Corcoran being burned when a lamp was thrown by another resident, igniting clothing and injuring her face hands and back. She faced disorderly conduct charges and bail was denied.
The Young Men's Christian Association plans two body building sessions weekly in August due to high demand. Regular classes begin September 13 and the opening exhibition is scheduled for September 6. Only men may attend the sessions.
The Tarver societies of the Pility district announce events on August 20 including a grand parade in Central Park, a German school gathering, and a Saturday Evening reception. Admission to the park is 5 cents. a Tuesday excursion to Purview departs from Delaware and Hnileoa depot at 8 am with adult tickets 10 cents and children 5 cents.
The article surveys local Providence dens on Potname, Cusick and West Alarket streets, noting mixed reputations and illegal liquor via Cayug’s and others. It calls Christians to purge vice, urges pastors and congregations to act, and cites Rev. D A Evans on translating talk into action with the slogan Lose Talk and More Work.
A fragmented note from Scranton Pennsylvania offers one thousand dollars in Fae to a single recipient willing to provide a service or pledge. The text mentions E Gnewen at 11 Spates Street and hints at a convulsion or related act, but details are unclear.
Citizens question why hoses are left spraying at night around Court House square. The anonymous action disturbs late walkers as they step on slippery sidewalks and sparks concern about safety and local opinions on the practice.
In a street exchange Brown and Jones discuss prices for glasses and eye examinations. Jones notes paying 13 dollars with 4 for examination and 4 for the glasses but not satisfied. Brown mentions 4 dollars elsewhere and cites Dr. Solinberg at 85 Spruce Street offering free eye examinations and guaranteed satisfaction.
Repair and sale notice for antique music boxes from Chestnut Street Philadelphia. Offers re pairing and improvements with new tunes. Mentions specialty items and a sales pitch to customers seeking restored mechanical boxes.
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