Incendiary Fire at Dunmore Cash Store
Fire destroyed the Dunmore Cash store on Drinker street early yesterday. The loss ranged from 2500 dollars, insured, with Beemer and Wilde previously operating the firm. The rear door was found open and the cash drawer rifled, with the owner Beemer reportedly leaving Thursday night. The building belonged to George Frost, and over two hours were needed to extinguish the blaze amid theft concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore Cash
Drinker Street
Dunmore
Tribune
Heemer
Beemer & Wilde
Il Health
Beemer
George Frost
Trade Board Receives List Of Contributions Yesterday
The board of trade today records yesterday’s contributions from firms including Henwool & Co Albion Cox & Co New York Jim My Megargel & Connell Miners Supply Co St Jair Pa Casey Brothers Fred de Bary & Co New York James Walsh & Co Cincinnati Cook & Bernheimer Co New York Hiram Walker & Sons Wilke Inc Thompson Distilling Co Pittsburgh Faris Allen & Co New York A Guckenheimer Bros Pitts Henry Kroger & Co New York Rheinstrom Bros Cincinnati Mihalovitch Fletcher Co Cincinnati and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Henwool & Co
Albion Cox& Co
New York
Jimmy Megargel & Connell— Miners’ Supply Co
St.Jair
Casey Brothers
Fred'k de
CMIGO
Union Distillery
James Walsh & Go
Cincinnatia
Cook & Bernheimer Co
Hiram Walker & Sons
Wa - Wilke
ONG
Stroh Brewing Co
Detroit
PEMAN
Wees Thompson Distilling Co
Pitts
Faris, Allen & Co
A. Guckenheimer Bros
Henry Kroger & Co
Rheinstrom Bros
Scranton Business College Scholarship Offer
Buck Whitmore Co seeks to recruit both sexes for combined business, stenographic and academic courses. A special scholarship valued at fifty dollars covers all three, available through Sept 15. Local mail carriers plan a moonlight Lake Ariel excursion August 21 with a 7 15 p m Erie departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck, Whitmore, & Co
Beecham
Lake Ariel
Erie and Wyoming Depot
Haver
Ticketa Toe
Scranton Delegation Quests Bryan Visit with Mocking Bird Token
Editor R J Beamish returns from New York with a warming Scranton reception for candidate Bryan. The Scranton delegation led by Cr G Boland urges a Scranton visit while Bryan hints he may come or stay away, contingent on national committee directions. Mrs Bryan expresses interest in Scranton and accepts a badge. a mocking bird figure looms as a campaign symbol and potential peace offering to Attorney Vidaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beamish
Mrs. Bryan
Scranton
Vidaver
R. J. Beamish
Bryan
New York
Madison Square Garden
Windsor Hotel
James J. O'Neill
Carbondale
O'Neill
Harrishire
State Committee
Boland
Mr. Bryan
Washington
Carpaign
Rominttee
Scrantonians
Bailey
The Jolly Miller Opera in Music Hall
Prof D G Johns presents The Jolly Miller a comic opera with book and score by Johns. Local cast includes Jenkin Thomas D G Johns T C Williams Kathe Cummings Emma Crowe Edith Crook Mary Crown Eliza Kanoe and Don Jordan as villagers and servants. Set in the South of France the three act piece ran to a small audience last night. Montrose residents may see the production indoors near Tutte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Miller
D. G. Johns
Music Hall
Jenkin Thomas
Miller
T. C. Williams
Torace L. Johns
Don Jordan
Kathe Cummings
Mixes Emma Crowk
Edith Crook
Mary Crown
Eliza Kanoe
France
Montrose
Tutte
Knights of Pythias Seek Scranton Convention In 1897
Dr H N Dunwell Scranton grand chancellor and state representatives plan a special Central Railroad trip to Gettysburg for the annual Knights of Pythias convention. Northeastern Pennsylvania headquarters will be at the Eagle hotel as efforts aim to bring the next encampment and convention to Scranton in August 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Dunnel
Scranton
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Grand Domain of
Pennsylvania
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Gettysburg
Eagle Hotel
Bauer's Band Excursion to Mountain Park Today
Bauer's Band will travel to Mountain Park this afternoon drawing many visitors to the resort. At o'clock the Ninth Regiment band and Bauer's band will combine to perform a varied program including Medleys Overture A Jolly Night, Descriptive March Indian, Overture William Tell, and Grand National Fantasia among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Mountain Park
Beyer Bextetioe
Lele
Donin Ottl
Paris
Trenkler
Dalby
Newsboy Run Down by Bicycle Rider on Lackawanna Ave
William Rice, a well known newsboy, was struck while crossing Lackawanna Avenue yesterday morning. The bicycle rider’s speed was not great but Rice fell and his clothes were ruined by the impact. He received minor injuries and was helped to safety by bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rice
Lackawanna Avenue
Rice
Bicyclist Unhurt After Gutter Throw Incident
A bicyclist escaped without injuries after being thrown into a gutter. His papers were ruined and clothing soiled, but he received payment for the damaged stock from the responsible party.
Arguing a Slander Suit From Nichols vs Clark
Arbitators heard arguments in a slander suit brought by Asa A Nichols against W N Clark of Clark s Summit. The dispute stems from the Nichols contested will case with Clark accusing Nichols of lying and stealing keys to his father’s desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa A. Nichols
W. N. Clark
Clark
Summit
John F. Scragg
Richard H. Holgate
Nicols
Haslander & Vosburg
Nichols
Asa Nicols
Register Hopkins
Civil Service Examinations Announced for September
The local civil service board will hold examinations on Saturday September 1 at 9 am in this city for deputy collector gauger and storekeeper gauger in the Internal Revenue Service. US citizens over 21 may enter and applications must be filed by August 31 1896 with F E Beers secretary of examiners for further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service
Thumped the organist at Father Rust's church
Felix Snoxaniski one of the bolters at Father Rust's church appeared before Alderman Millar for assaulting and threatening to kill Joseph Batockski the church organist who opposed him in an argument over church trouble. He posted 600 for a September 2 hearing after seeking a lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Snoxaniski
Father Rust
Millar
Joseph Batockski
Libel Suit Filed Against Polish Paper Editor
Frances Sacancka housekeeper for Hoy Father B Ivanowski of Priceburg sues Joseph A Lipinski editor of the Polish paper and Daniel Langowski alleging the same bet as in the Rev Iwanowsky declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Lipinski
Daniel Langowski
Frances Sacancka
Hoy
Father B. Ivanowski
Priceburg
Rev. Iwanowski
Diver Continues Search for Lake Ariel Missing Man
Body not yet found for Hd ward McDonough after a drowning Tuesday in Lake Ariel. Diver Christie spent most of yesterday underwater without locating remains and will resume the search today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christie
Hdward McDonough
Lake Ariel
Weather Effects Trade on Deadly Heat in August Review
New York Aug 14 The week saw 298 failures in the United States 196 last year and 28 in Canada extraordinary heat disrupted trade and crops suffered injury Labor difficulties closed establishments and banks refused loans dampening operations. Stock markets showed limited confidence with rail and trust averages near multi year lows and coalitions of foreign banks less active. Wheat rose briefly then slipped cotton advanced on crop injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
K. CG. Dun & Company
United States
Canada
Tiegan
Auust
Chicago
If You Lack Energy Take Horsford Acid Phosphate
Promote vitality with Horsford Acid Phosphate claiming it vitalizes nerves aids digestion nourishes the brain and makes life worth living as a medicine food and delicious beverage for renewed energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
Dentist Dr Wheaton Moves to New Up-To-Date Office
Dr. E. T. Wheaton, now in the Mears building on the fifth floor, offers the latest electrical apparatus in his office and laboratory. A. D. Preston of Massachusetts will oversee crown and bridge work as the practice adopts improved dental methods. Remember the building and elevator access. You don’t have to climb stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears
A. D. Preston
Massachusetts
Unidentified Man Found Dead After Poisoning in Archbald Area
Inquest into a death near Archbald yields no identity for the deceased. John Milliman, a Ridge storekeeper, testified he gave a ride to a Scranton man seeking work who failed to reveal his name. The coroner suspects laudanum poisoning in a personal crisis. fare book No. 30001 belongs to Adam Wisknirski, who may identify the victim. Authorities will take charge of the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Wagner's
John Milliman
Ridge
Milliman
Scranton
Peckville
Archhbald
Lewis
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Adam Wisknirski
Prominent Drugist Takes Strychnine at Night
George H. O Donnell of Frick Avenue a previously prosperous druggist took about five grains of strychnine at 9 o clock Thursday night and is in critical condition. His family was summoned after cries and groans and doctors McLane and Jenkins treated him through the night seeking to determine the cause of the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. O'Donnell
Frick Avenue
O'Donnell
McLane
Local Man Fights For Life After Apparent Strychnine Incident
The 28 year old man, married, remained unconscious and in critical condition last night. Doctors say recovery is possible but unlikely. Family believes a mix up with medicine led to accidental poisoning. he had stopped his drug business last year and had recently returned from Hot Springs after a health recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. O'Donnell
City excursion with Ninth Regiment band concert announced
On Saturday Bauer's band from this city will run an excursion to Mountain Park. A feature of the occasion is a concert by the Ninth Regiment band of Wilkes-Barre and Bauer's band, offering a musical treat. The excursion is expected to draw a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Mountain Park
Ninth Regiment
Wilkes-Barre
The Money Question At Your Door
The store touts value and limited time specials to attract careful buyers. A featured hair brush with real bristles, one piece back and aluminum setting is advertised for 39 cents, promising cleanliness and easy care.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Liberty
Norton’s
Lackawanna Ave
HE Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Olyphant
C. D. Shumway
Washington Ave
Twin Shaft Fund
Scranton Business College
Speer
Pasgale
N. J
Scranton Committee
Sue
Civil Service Examinations
Case
Diver Christie
E. T. Wheaton
Providence
China Hall
Millar & Peck
Wyoming Ave
Rexford
Cloges
Oliver
A. E. Rogers
Welsbach
the Gas Appliance CO
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming Avenue
Keeley Postitute
Madison Avenue
Scraston
Lackawanna Avs
Lackawarna Avenue
M. P. M’cann, Hatter
Knox Agency
Our &c
Ioc
Ginghams
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