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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1897
Page
10
Burglars pried open the Divine McGuire and Co coal office near the colliery at the Notch on Wednesday night and stole a packet of valuable papers. They also damaged the safe and left the combination unreadable. A file and knife were discarded on the floor. detectives follow a clue toward sensational developments.
Rev Mr Santee of Dalton broke his hip when a wagon overturned while taking Sunday school children to the woods for a meeting. The accident occurred Thursday amid a group of riders.
The sale will be held today and Monday at 127 Penn avenue featuring clothing for men and women including gents furnishings shoes wrappers skirts suits waists and millinery. Also offered are show cases and counters from the Blue Store.
The Banner Advertising company will present an evening stereopticon show on Court House square. Portraits and views related to this week’s conventions will be shown on a large screen.
An advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a wholesome tonic for body, brain, and nerves with wonders of quick action.
Delegates convened in Scranton for the Catholic Total Abstinence union session with Rev. Father Cleary as president and Rev. A. P. Doyle urging open meetings and juvenile societies to boost total abstinence efforts. Speakers from St. Louis, St. Paul, and Philadelphia highlighted literature, hygiene education, and pledges. Adjournment set for August 1895 with excursions to Farview today.
Women from home societies hosted a refined reception at Hotel Jermyn from 4 to 6, entertaining many out of town visitors. The parlors and private dining room were tastefully decorated with an elegant table setting and glittering lighting. Several pretty guests in fashionable gowns attended, including Mrs. Lake of St. Louis and Mrs. Kelly of St. Paul.
As chairman of the committee, several women assisted in entertaining. Numerous Beranton residents attended, including Katherine Maher, Mrs. Manley, Gibbon, Henderson, Jennie Kennedy at the table, and many more offering refreshments. Out of town guests came from St. Paul, St. Louis, Meridan, New Haven, Philadelphia, Pittston, Shenandoah, Schenectady, Troy, Carbondale, and New York City, among others.
The Democratic primary scene grows dull as George S. Horn declines to run for district attorney and others withdraw. Durkin Griffin Wheeler and Morton exit, leaving Frank R. Coyne as a tentative nominee and new names like Edmund Robinson Edwin Frable and Colonel Herman Osthaug floated for various posts before the county convention.
Nearly all delegates to the Irish Catholic Benevolent union convention returned home yesterday. Those heard praised Scranton and urged the city can have the convention again. President Daniel Duffy and wife of St. Clair visited friends before leaving.
Bauer's band performs at Nay Aug park this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The program includes Hugh De Payens march, Althouse overture Tennelwethe, Brian Bera selections, a set of quotations, Overture and Tevitation, My Old Kentucky Home fantasia, La Rose do Castelo, and Stars and Stripes Forever.
Peterson, a South Side merchant, sues Gustav A. W. Miller over alleged ganderous words accusing him of wanting to blow up Miller’s house with dynamite. The action, filed yesterday by O'Brien Kelly and attorneys, seeks $1,000 in damages.
Music lovers and enthusiasts of fine arts and modern languages may find the Conservatory Prospectus instructive and helpful. It is available on application at the Conservatory office located at Adams Avenue and Linden Street.
Members of Junior Republican Club are called to a special meeting at the Crystal Republican Club rooms Price Building Washington Avenue Tuesday evening August 24 at 8 oclock. Election of delegates to the state convention in Williamsport September 9 will be held and other business will be presented. President George W. Marshall Jr. requests full attendance.
National Encampment travelers may ride single fare round trip with tickets on sale at Lehigh Valley offices August 21 to 24 and return valid August 24 to 31. Extension to September 20 available for 25 cents and ticket deposit at Buffalo joint agent. Side trips to Niagara Falls offered at 50 cents during encampment.
Dr. C. C. Sapp of New York Dental Parlors advertises at 14 Wyoming Avenue opposite Hotel Jermyn. The copy claims best work at low prices and a one day cure for a cold using Bromo Quinine Tablets. Money back if the cure fails, price 25 canta.
An advertisement notes well dressed men seek laundried linen and directs inquiries to the Crystal with a telephone contact.
An optical business formerly at 125 Penn Avenue relocates to the Marine Rug Store. Details on hours and exact timing are unclear in the readable text.
The Giuseppe Mazzini Society led by John Coston announces a Monday Italian feast at Harmony Grove Dunmore. Members include Menera Joseph Zion Rinald Lalli John Capone Emil io Morosini and Victor Sartor. Bauer's band will play after leaving 14 Wyoming Avenue at 2 p m. The society promotes mutual aid and education for Italians in Lackawanna County.
Mayor Bailey returned from New Haven with Chief Hickey after attending the National Fire Chiefs Convention. He traveled with Wilkes-Barre Chief Stegmater and others including Attorney McGovern and Scranton officials. The trip accompanied by Delph B. Atherton and ended with praise for New Haven’s hospitality to about 1,200 delegates.
Suburban Electric Light Company announces a rate cut to five eighths of a cent per lamp hour for incandescent lights inside city limits starting September 1. A discount of ten to twenty percent applies if the bill is paid by the 20th of the month.
The Binghamton Industrial Exposition runs August 31 to September 3 with a lively program, liberal prizes, and strong attendance prospects. Beach Show entries close August 23 and livestock by August 24. race entries by August 26. Premium lists and entry forms from secretary, Binghamton NY. Hotel Nash opening September 1 at 416 Adams Avenue marks a new lodging option by Conrad Schroeder, offering $1.50 per day for steady or transient guests.
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