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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1896
Page
6
The Tribune notes that letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer’s name and will not be responsible for opinions expressed. The policy indicates standard disclaimer about personal views appearing in print.
A letter from W. Moreton of Avis urges Democratic and Republican voters to back William Connell for Congress, praising his honesty and protectionist stance. The missive compares Connell to Abraham Lincoln and urges unity in the district vote. Includes travel details for a Grand Army of the Republic encampment special train and ads for MecGerrah's Insect Powder.
Four hundred members of the Retail Liquor Dealers association in Lackawanna County voted unanimously to enforce a Sunday closing and to boycott brewers who refuse to abide by the ban on supplying unlicensed houses. The meeting praised the recent shift of several brewers who aligned with the association, while some holdouts faced pressure to conform. A separate note mentioned a public-relief case and housing matters among Scranton residents awaiting county actions.
A Thursday meeting of the Ells Lodge featured reading a letter from comedian Roland Reed to BP 0 R Scranton, expressing gratitude for generosity and recalling the strong bond among members. Resolutions praised Reed for his kindness and urged continued support and camaraderie within the lodge.
In Chairman Lang’s absence Mrs. Swan led the poor board session and dispatched cases quickly. A widow Mrs Maxey sought aid for herself and her mentally challenged son, both to be sent to the Bilfield home and the asylum respectively, as other options failed.
Messrs Hugh Morton and Gustave Kerker deliver the hireling to Munigore Conmry Lederer for the new comic opera An American Beauty. Lillian Russell stars in the premiere with elaborate costuming and a striking entrance. Rehearsals proceed at the Caulno Theatre under George W Lederer with plans for a fall New York season.
Smoke was seen leaking from a two story frame building on Heruliygien avenue around 4 aetock. Fire crews from Century's South Ride and Neilets of Petersburg responded, extinguishing flames from the stove area and preventing spread to adjacent spaces. Box 48 alerted by a minor fault, the blaze caused a temporary disruption but was controlled with no serious injuries reported.
Judge Archbald issued a preliminary injunction delaying Ruddy and Davis from selling Austin Coal Company property. A prior judgment for $2791 was awarded in Broadhead’s court, with execution levied against the company. Proceedings await court action before collection. Dunmere Electric Light project seeks a charter for a new power utility led by Manley, Murray, Carney, Mallery, Irvin and Brown to supply Dunmore with electricity.
The Seven County Veterans held a reunion at Mountain Park with about two thousand spectators. Major Graham Watts of Honesdale was elected president for the coming year. J W Kessler and Hh Bonnisloe named officers. Meeting site chosen as Monasdale in 1897. trains carried hundreds from the valley and surrounding counties.
A baby found under a stump on Weet Mountain Thursday survived the ordeal and may fully recover, despite a terrible experience. Dr. Tir OMalley of the foundling home notes the infant's appetite remained intact and shows signs of resilience.
A child with a fractured ankle endured hunger while authorities searched for the offending parents. Milk bread and brandy were given in liberal doses but the child continued to lack sustenance as investigators pursued leads.
A fragmented note describes fourteen years of grape wine storage and care akin to Hranities in France, praising fine flavor and mellow notes and mentioning Hennessy Brandy of Cognac. It advises asking a druggist for Speer's Climex brandy.
Rexford's advertises a large stock of framed pictures left from the shop, many in gold frames and white mats. Prices drop from $40 early to pennies today with items including simoun paintings, etchings, watercolors, and sacred pictures offered as a sacrifice sale. Early buyers may select from the entire west window, with several pieces described as desirable dining room and decorative pictures to brighten meals.
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