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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1894
Page
5
John R. Jones states his bid for the district attorney nomination at the Republican County convention, inviting support from party members and delegates.
Tribune readers may change delivery addresses for summer. Delaware and Hudson Canal reports August pays. C Davia of Providence to sing at Resena Mission. Elmhurst health officer reports no fever cases last week. Isgane J. Coalett funeral set for 2 PM at 1825 Vine Street. Police notes include a large St Bernard mix found near Pine Brook. Marriage licenses granted to Alfred Baldereon and Maggie Dawnon. Donald of Peckville noted. Central Park event invites, and Patriotic Sons convention plans as Scranton delegates depart.
The Driving Park event by Green Ridge Cyclers proved a decisive success with clear winners in each feature. Spectators saw strong performances from top riders and tight finishes across multiple heats.
R A Gregory won the county title in a close tussle with rivals from Scranton, Pottsville, and Plainfield. Charles Coleman, 15, dominated the one mile novice and half mile boys races, posting a 2 36 for the mile. The day featured fast times, a two mile handicap sprint won by Scott in 4 48, and an enthusiastic crowd at Green Ridge grounds in Lackawanna County.
Michael Hand Jr. proprietor of Meadow Brook Brewing at Cedar avenue was thrown from a carriage when his horse ran away near Locust street. He struck a heap of broken stone, sustaining a deep two inch scar above the temple and a painful abrasion on the left arm. Dr. J A Manley dressed the wounds and thinks the injury is not fatal. Hand remains dazed.
All day Sunday excursion on August 2 departs Carbondale at 7 30 p m and Scranton at 6 00 p m. The Jermyn Pa Cornet band plays en route and tickets include return options on August 26 or 27. Gorman directs the trip with a farewell from Penn Avenue Baptist and Forest Hill.
A Scranton stockholder argues the Bonta Glass project near Moosic can finish with $20,000 more, keeping ownership local. He touts solid finances, debt free status, and vast land with railroad access as keys to affordable manufacture and prosperous returns for Scranton investors. Election of directors on September 10 looms.
Henry L. Leam married Misa Louise Anita Shields at the bride’s Wilkes Barre home in a ceremony attended by about two hundred guests. Rev. Henry L. Jones officiated. The bride wore ivory brocaded duchesse and carried sweet peas and maidenhair fern. Attendant Miss Jonnie M. Kennedy wore blue china silk with white lace. The best man was Harry T.
A short market note indicates Mountain Rose is available at reduced prices for a period of one week, emphasizing lowered costs for buyers. The update highlights affordability and a limited time window for the discount.
Shelley of Hatboro and ushers John Tontine Samuel T Kress Wilkes-Barre and others attended the ceremony. Flower girls Little Misaas Rath Hall and May Plants carried sweet peas. The groom, a former Scranton city editor, and his bride, a prominent local society figure, will reside in Shamokin after an extended northern tour. Guests came from Pottsville Ashland Shenandoah Shamokin Mt Carmel Hazleton Olyphant and Scranton.
Police launched a dawn operation with four squads stamping out tramp camps. Twenty five tramps were captured, with thirteen released. Detainees sent to Usnster station and the rest to the chain gang at the flats for cobble breaking. Names of the new gang list several cities and states.
Farview hosts an Aug. 20 afternoon orchestra concert by Conrad's Band with Prof. Johnson leading music for dancing all day.
A local notice promotes buying a Weber product at Guernsey Broa with a promise of best value and quality. The message emphasizes discount or advantage for customers.
The college opens Monday August 27 with a ten member faculty across business and shorthand. Teaching staff include F E Wood G W Krawer L Wood Od DB Arnfield E M Williams Miss Haggerty N H Lathrop and Oakes in offices. Whitman to be register and superintendent of outside work. Reception planned for old students with invitations issued.
A brief notice urges quick action as the case or sale lasts only a few days. It signals a limited window for participants to engage or purchase.
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