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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1894
Page
5
John R. Jones announces his bid for district attorney at the Republican County convention. The move signals his intention to seek the party nomination and run in the upcoming election.
Tribune readers can have the paper delivered to a new address. notices cover summer travel, regimental dates, mine workers pay, a Philadelphia death, a stabbing recovery, and hotel work. Also details on a Binghamton wedding, YMCA recital, and admissions at Wood's Colleges with staff names and upcoming reception for students.
Davidow Bros. 61.00 stem winding watoheu read as welcomed in the city, with a cryptic note on a possible item entering local circulation. The brief mentions a price tag and a termed product, without further context or official statements.
The Tribune reports a city push to clear vagrants by arresting wandering tramps and sending them to a central station for chain gang labor. Eleven tramps were in custody after the initial raid, with eight held and six discharged after hearings.
Delegates from the Patriotic Order Sons of America in Pennsylvania will travel to Erie next week for the state camp. The group leaves Saturday at 1 50 p m aboard a Delaware Lackawanna and Western special car. District representatives from Scranton Forest City Moscow and other towns are listed among those attending.
The Haydn Evans Concert company sails from New York aboard the City of Berlin to Wales for a tour of twenty concerts in major cities. The company includes Haydn Evans director and accompanist Joseph P Burns bass James Anwyl tenor Miss Sadie Kaiser soprano Miss Cor delia Freeman contralto Miss Julia Allen violinist and John H Blackwood business manager Regeliel Davies advance agent precedes the party arranging duties. A letter of recommendation from Governor Puttleon and the commonwealth seal accompany the group.
Hewitt and Son replace all open wagons with odorless galvanized iron tanks for collecting material to cart daily to their fertilizing factory in Taylor. They meet board of health requirements and are praised for keeping abreast of the times and for regard to health laws.
James Flynn of the North End has begun a trespass suit for $1,000 against neighbor William Hopkins. The action, filed yesterday in Prothonotary Pryor’s office by attorneys Halslander and Vosburg, follows Hopkins’s August 18 remark about Flynn's pedigree.
Foreman CG L Teeter reports a gang at Woodlawn park had laborer T B McGuinness arrested for aggravated assault and battery. McGuinness was held to bail by Alderman Wright to face court. A warrant by Alderman Bisley led to another arrest for ax assault. hearing set for 10 am Friday.
Coroner Kelly conducted an inquest in Danimore into Laund Coslett's death after he was struck by a passenger train Monday evening. The jury returned an accidental verdict.
At 5 20 o clock near No 6 on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks the jury impaneled found death accidental after two witnesses testified. Coslett aged 91 unmarried was returning from work when he died. The body was moved from Letchworth morgue to his father John F Coslett 1325 Vine street.
The body found after a Sunday night train runover is identified as Thomas Evans of this city. Mrs Evang on Washington Avenue near Terrence Martin's store suspects the deceased, who travelled to visit his son in Kingston, died after fits caused him to fall onto the tracks. He leaves five children, with homes in Kingston Plymouth and Truckaville, and the family is described as poor.
Rt Rev Bishop O'Hara arrived in town from Cape May last evening aboard the Pollan ear Wildwood with his brother Dr Michael O'Hara and clergy companions. He appeared well and said to be in good health after the trip, resting at the episcopal residence on Wyoming avenue.
The Traction Company promotes civil engineer Robert F. Fox to general superintendent. He previously supervised street car track repairs and the promotion order was posted yesterday in the dispatcher’s office.
Simmons in replevin against Martin Barrett and Annie Barrett alleges possession of a $100 household goods lot. Gunster directs a $5,000 assumpsit against William B. Rockwell on a note to George A. Jessup dated April 3, 1839. Slander suit Sandisovicz vs Necezienako ruled no cause of action by arbitrators. Marriage licenses granted to multiple couples in Scranton and adjacent towns. Bonds filed for William H. Tennis Ironer, and trustees of Ross of Lackawanna lodge with bonds of 800 and 200 respectively.
Relief Engine Company No 3 8 PF 1 of Petersburg announces a second excursion to Lake Ariel on Thursday August 25. Trains leave FF and WV depot at 4 40 am with regular train fare 75 cents for adults 40 cents for children. Amery Seay notes the Relief boys always have a good time.
Fragmentary line reads bon-bon spoons and references Davidow Brow in an odd phrase. The noisy OCR yields little context to substantiate a proper news item or clear event.
A local notice advertises Conway House at 192 and 194 Penn Ave offering reliable service and courteous treatment. It invites transient and local trade, highlighting a well stocked table with the best in the market.
Special reduction in rates via Lehigh Valley Tickets good for return to and including Aug 24. A Sproles Train to Green Ridge wheelman's races at the Driving Park leaves the new Delaware and Hudson depot at 1 20 this afternoon. Conrad's Band Excursion Farview Aug 29 with orchestra, dancing all day and music by Jo Dyce Bic. Alarm clocks by Davidow Bros.
The associated charities met in the pool board rooms with slim attendance. Mrs. Duggan reported seven children taken care of since the first meeting and Conway Way to be indentured to Mrs Kennedy of Wilkes Barre. Fifty nine cases investigated, $475.46 in treasury with $100 spent this month. Dr. J. W. Walk offered to lecture here on associated charities.
Petersburg man George Jones testifies in a treapags unit hearing over a slander suit by Mrs Catherine Francis. He allegedly hurled insults at Francis after harassing her child, prompting a mob outside as attorneys Stark Holwerth and Wilcox hear the case.
In a police court yesterday Alderman Fitesimmons tried Charles Stanton of Binghamton for damaging Liveryman L Smith’s carriage. Stanton had rented a Smith carriage, damaged it, and refused payment. When they faced each other they recognized a long lost schoolmate bond, exchanged greetings, and the case was adjourned to the nearest borderry.
Captain Moir and teammates from the Scranton Caledonian club returned from Philadelphia after attending the Quaker City Caledonians games. Moir won a gold medal as the best dressed Highlander, with Captain James Moir, Officer John Moir, and Robert Stewart noted as club members.
Scranton becomes an examining station for railway mail clerks with annual tests in the new government building. Secretary Schanig of the local civil service board received word from the Washington post office department that the first examination for this section will be held in October, with an expert from Washington assisting the local board.
Mountain Rose shows a last but one week trend with prices running low across markets. Buyers report steady supplies and retailers note discounts on several rose varieties.
Railway mail clerks on routes through Scranton will now be examined locally instead of traveling to New York Philadelphia or Pittsburg. The new recognition by the post office department shows Scranton’s rising importance as a major railroad hub and examination center.
The Thirteenth regiment rifle team plans to depart Monday for Mt Gretna to compete in the state matches. Final selection occurs Saturday night with four competitors one substitute and inspector Jessup leading the party. Six candidates currently practice including Youngs Stout Cullen Watkins Johnson Robling. Inspector Jesup is confident the team will win the regimental match and that Youngs will retain his state individual championship.
Sheriff John J. Paty, chairman, said the Democratic county committee will likely meet Saturday to fix a convention date. The call for the meeting will be issued tomorrow or Thursday. District candidates resist being assigned to offices by state leaders, seeking their own choices.
The agenda includes a resolution to distribute city laws and endowments, a plan directing the Central Railroad of New Jersey to reroute its tracks to trails on Ohoyle Street, and a proposal allowing John Shepherd to connect his property to the Deacon Street sewer. Additional items direct the hive office department to repair the Bagi Hose Company carriage and require grade work on Charles Street in the First Ward and Parker Street in the First Ward.
A Sunday excursion from Carbondale and Scranton to Niagara Palla and Hafftlo is planned for Aug 25, with return options on Aug 26 or Aug 27. The Erielinus band will provide music, and the trip departs Carbondale at 7 40 pm with fare as round trip. Monitors note executive changes and local business items interspersed in the report.
Archbald sees a serious shooting after constable Jonathan Venison shoots Joseph Olaschiroki, a Polander, during an alleged interference while Venison acted in discharge of duties. Olaschiroki is wounded in the right thigh and taken home. a warrant for Venison’s arrest is prepared by Albertas Fitzaimous.
The Green Ridge wheelmen lead a parade of fast men at Driving Park this afternoon for the first annual race meet. Entries published in yesterday's Tribune suggest an exciting program and close competition among riders.
Monte Scott the fastest Class A rider in America and rival Ray Dawson will headline events alongside John B. Coarser and about forty top Class A cyclists. Races start at 2 o clock, promising an unprecedented afternoon in city cycling history.
Pottaville Iron Company and Kimburat Boulevard company agree to finish the Nay Ang Falls bridge within twenty days. A $40,000 School House for Columbia Avenue will begin immediately. Ads claim discounted watches and local business promotions as part of the page.
A local sale advertises a Black Clay Worst ed Coat for seven dollars and capes for under two dollars. The notice invites shoppers to see the bargains firsthand, noting the sale is limited to a few days.
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