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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1897
Page
7
The store promotes a month long sale on summer shoes for men women misses and children with no carry over this season. Prices are cut across all sizes though space limits detail and customers are invited to come in and view the values.
The First Legislative district Republicans meet in Co operative hall Scranton on August 19 at 4 p m to elect two delegates to the Republican state convention in Harrisburg. Election of delegates occurs at regular polling places on August 18, 1897 between 4 and 7 p m Representation by election districts is listed.
Notice to Republican voters of the Fourth Legislative District that a convention will be held in Turkey Hall Carbondale on Tuesday August 17 1897 at 230 PM to choose three delegates for the Republican state convention in Harrisburg to nominate a state treasurer and auditor general and to transact other business.
The D L and W railway now runs day coaches and sleeping cars from New York to Chicago via the Nickel Plate road. Inquire at the nearest ticket agent for details and schedules.
Judges and fifty six lawyers handled a midsummer docket with numerous opinions. Judge Gunster reversed Northup notices on private fishing grounds in four cases the Isleys and Singers were fined for pond fishing. Other rulings covered costs, new trials, dismissals, and road and municipal matters with multiple judges issuing orders and setting future dates.
Yesterday's court notes show Elisha Drew becoming bondsman for Stephen Atherton in 400. Wills for grading Suumner avenue approved. P. J. McCormick named deputy constable of Blakely Second ward. Anna Berry named committee of Laula May Berry, a lunatic. Viewers report for main sower in Seventeenth District confirmed. Gilmore & Duffy vs Dunleavy rule absolute. satisfaction stricken. H. B. Matthewson appointed committee for Marvin Neely, bond 1.00. J. B. Gardner bond as Gouldsboro tax collector approved with sureties A. A. Chamberlain and G. F Gardner. Hearing on incorporation agreement pending.
Mrs Annie Feloni and Lizzie Petro aged 16 were arrested for stealing a purse from Mrs M Richards on Wyoming avenue Bellevue. The pair fled but were captured within 45 minutes. Petro later recovered the money after confessing. Both women are from West Lackawanna avenue and were sent to county jail on $800 bail.
The Waren's Keeley league meets this evening at 7 30. Jonas Long and Son begin iron work on their department store. Miss McGoy donates 5 to St Luke's summer Home fund bringing total to 220 45. Board of control supply committee to review bids. Michael Ruane of Banks jailed for kicking his invalid wife. A burglar stole shoes from Gustav H Rodeman shop on Columbia Ave. District Chief McManus acts as head of fire dept during Hickey at New Haven. Trinity Lutheran ladies host lawn social Aug 18 at Adams Ave and Mulberry St. Will of Cormack Moran from Dunmore probate granted. Alderman Fuller wed two couples Frank Felia Mia Lourea Cassalia Bassala and Daniel Calre Della Bink. Eighteen deaths and eleven new contagious cases last week. diphtheria eight, scarlet fever three. Newsboy Jacob Harowite knocked down at Penn Ave and Linden St. arm broken. Wheelman unnamed fled. Judge Archbald refused approval of Coroner Longstreet fees in multiple cases. Bond of P J Hoban collector of poor tax for Blakely district filed at 5712 98 with William Schubmetn and William Mahon as bondsmen. Bond of James J Lacher tax collector for same district filed. amount 4409 89. sureties Michael McAndrew and Thomas Conray.
We continue at the same stand after twenty two years in business. We solicit public patronage for awnings tents flags and all kinds of society goods and decorations.
Advert says Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and acts as nerve tonic and health builder. Promotes Hood's Pills as easy to take for indigestion biliousness and general health. Indicates a price of 250.
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using laxative Bromo Quinine Tableta. It claims druggists will refund the money if the remedy fails. The offer references a price of 25.
Judge Archbald issued seven additional Lackawanna county criminal rules to consolidate indictments when multiple defendants are involved and restrict multiple transcripts. Rules require joint indictments, treat related offenses as one case, limit counts, and reduce DA fees. rules take effect immediately.
Alderman Millar hurried through police cases with five prisoners in two minutes. Thomas Jenkins Anna Lutz and Nellie Williams all fined ten dollars for fighting in a disorderly house on Center street. Dennis Jones the hotel boarder received six months. John Connolly faced a seven fifty fine or thirty days in jail for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
A horse owned by Michael Ruddy of the South Side ran away yesterday on South Washington flats. It dashed along Delaware and Hudson tracks then through Bridge Street and Lackawanna Avenue before entering Penn Avenue. The horse fell and was captured by Patrolman McMullen. Pedestrians narrowly escaped. a woman at Lackawanna and Penn was struck in the back by the animal’s head but escaped injury.
A horse was thrown to the ground resulting in a few cuts and bruises to the animal. The incident also wrecked a wagon and harness, causing minimal further damage.
Alexander Lafcosky was released from the Eastern Penitentiary after a sentence begun December 14, 1895 for aggravated assault and battery with an indictment for assault with intent to kill. He and Alexander Kressler wooed Ludoweka Yankofski, leading to a July 1885 roadside attack near Greenwood and Kressler’s hospitalization.
The Scranton Liederkranz annual picnic at Farview yesterday drew members and friends from Scranton Carbonale and Honesdale. Bauer's band played for dancing and a concert. Professor John T. Watkins led vocal music. A brief shower paused festivities before sunshine returned and the last train to Scranton departed.
Daniel Langowski editor of a South Side Polish paper was sentenced by Judge Archbald after being convicted of libel against Rev Bruno Iwanowski, pastor of the Polish Catholic church at Priceburg. He received two 25 dollar fines and 30 days in jail on the first count, a concurrent sentence on the second, and costs on the third. Sentencing was delayed twice due to the illness of Langowski's wife.
Chase and Farrar of Linden Street assigned for the benefit of creditors yesterday. J W Browning named assignee. Court appointed J M Wall and G W Morton to appraise stock and other assets of the firm.
Mrs. Peter Noll, a German widow living on Crown Avenue near 30th Street School, collapsed waiting for a car at Jefferson Avenue and Spruce Street. Her face struck a wall, tearing skin from her cheek. Dr Koos treated her. she recovered consciousness and was driven home by police in a patrol wagon.
The ad touts a variety of gems including emeralds rubies pearls and other items with prices around 1.00. It highlights framing work and a stock of new mouldings and facilities claiming better quality for less money than competitors. It mentions porcelain decorated toilet items 12 pieces with gold strip setting and three color decorations priced at 6.98 while stocks last.
John Baldwin and A Hibson of Green Ridge were held to bail of 300 dollars each by Alderman Millar to answer to a larceny charge. Canavan, a Linden Street marble cutter, says tools disappeared during illness and were later found in a Green Ridge shop run by the defendants who formerly worked for him.
Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey, a elocution and oratory teacher at 107 Wyoming Avenue endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a wholesome tonic for body, brain and nerves with wonderfully quick action.
Fall goods arrive fast with many special items and very low prices. Valenciennes laces fine linen torchon laces handkerchiefs leather pocketbooks belts shirt waist sets notions and more offered at bargain values to entice steady callers.
Upscale sale note highlights half of usual stock with bargains on ham and odds and ends. The item list is incomplete but signals discounts on miscellaneous goods.
Sale notice for best oil linen shades in fast colors. Items offered on Monday at 40 cents, regular 75 quality, deep fringes, price marked as 400.
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