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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1894
Page
5
John R Jones declares his bid for the district attorney nomination at the Republican county convention. He states his plan to pursue reform and law enforcement priorities.
Tribune subscribers planning summer moves may have papers sent to a new address at no charge by notifying the office. Miss Mary Corcoran visits Miss Mary Lynn in Green Ridge. Mrs. Summers and Mrs. Norton stay on Adams Avenue. Nay Aug Hose Co. plans a picnic and clam bake at Wahler's Grove Tuesday. Hisses Stratton return from Lake Winola. "About Gotham" tickets go on sale at 9 AM. funeral for Mrs. A. A. Rowe at Penn Avenue Baptist Church at 2:30 PM. Mrs. Owens loses a catchel at The Fashion in Lackawanna Avenue containing two pocketbooks, one with $8 and the other $11. a store purchaser is suspected of the robbery. Pabst’s MILWAUKEE beer at Lohman’s on Spruce Street.
An all day Sunday excursion on August 26 offers a grand run to Niagara Falls from Scranton and Carbondale. Erie lines run the special train via Falla and Buffalo, arriving early Sunday morning. Tickets are good for return on Sunday January 84 or regular trains August 27, 1804. Jermyn Pa Cornet band provides music, with the trip overseen by passenger department representatives. Train departs Carbondale 7 30 p.m. and Scranton 6 15 p.m. Fare round trip.
The Heptasophs plan an August 28 excursion to Glen Onoko described as one of the season’s most prominent events. A caterer will serve on the train and grounds while Bater’s band will provide music. A pavilion concert is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m.
Large turnout at the Dunmore Republican Club endorsed Major Everett Warren for president of the Republican State League of clubs and George M. Wataun for Lackawanna County district attorney. Delegates Timoth Burke C P Savage and others were chosen to attend the Harrisburg convention on September 6. Alternates named include M L Chamberlain Fred W Bidewell Edward E Swartz.
The Associated Charities board warns the public of fraudulent claimants posing as needy. They urge directing all cases to the municipal building charity agent for investigation before assistance, noting many are deception or theft schemes.
John L Blair a New Jersey multi millionaire marked his ninety second birthday at his Blairstown home Blair Hill on Wednesday. No formal celebration due to physicians orders with friends stopping by to greet the venerable resident who since May first has been confined to his house and limited to a porch walk for exercise. Doctors say with care he may reach several more birthdays.
Anthony Dough of Ninth street a Delaware Lackawanna and Western brakeman suffered a severe hand injury in the DL&W yard yesterday Doctors at Moses Taylor hospital report the hand badly lacerated with crushed bones and say three fingers will likely be amputated.
Repairs at Green Ridge Ginas Works near completion as a strong building season ends. Labor Day parade planned at Mountain Park with General Coxey delivering an address. Greenwood Coal reports very low shifts this month while Lackawanna Iron and Steel South works shows weekly steel rail output rising toward 6 000 tons. Railroad extension rumors around Avoca and Taylor persist amid survey activity.
City engineers and Select Council clash over a plan to require competitive bids from bridge companies for Lackawanna river and Roaring Brook spans. Mayor Connell vetoed a similar measure, arguing the city engineer should prepare plans and specs, with bids sealing proposals. Officials warn delays risk public criticism and political maneuvering.
A fragmented council report shows comprehensive plans and amendments laid on the table as the Linden Street ordinance faced similar treatment, signaling ongoing delays and debate over the proposal.
On Wednesday at McAnaulty’s alley Carbondale a $50 side alley ball match drew over a thousand spectators. Kennedy and Elgy beat Bowden and Callaghan 31 to 1 in a close contest with bets placed widely. a return game is scheduled for Saturday September 1 1804 at Thomas Logan’s alley in Priesburg at 3 p.m. sharp.
Police report two boys under twelve entered Jones Bros tea shop on Lackawanna Avenue and helped themselves to till contents. $125 found with them. they cried loudly at the station and were placed in a basement room. Names given as Kirkpatrick and verification of a widow mother with five children followed. They remain detained awaiting disposition.
Superintendent Sehoola Phillips Secretary of the Board of Control Fel lowa and about six school officials visited the newly completed No 12 school in the Eighteenth ward to inspect it before final acceptance. They praised the building as one of the most beautiful and complete structures in the city.
Clerk John H. Thomas granted yesterday ten marriage licenses to couples from Archbald Pockville Scranton Barbertown and others. J G Brill Manufacturing sued Carbondale Traction for 1811.13 via attorney J P Reynolds. County officials praise unusually lush grass on the courthouse square and deny a band stand request.
An old notice describes an afternoon orchestra and all day dancing at Conrad's Pond, with Prof Johnson providing music. The college will open Monday Aug 27 with a ten person faculty. listed are Profs Wood Kramer Wood Arnfield Williams Lathrop Ungwerty Oakes and Whitman for various departments. A reception for alumni is planned and invitations issued.
The Beran city council debated city printing contracts and a filing of charges against South Side members. A three member committee was appointed to examine accusations while contracts for Pittston avenue and Prospect avenue culverts were awarded to Corcoran and Donahoe. Mayor Comsrit vetoed a city printing bill. the council voted to pay despite the veto. Adjournment was set for next Thursday.
The ITunes band from New York will visit Frothingham next week to present the grand historical musical festival Warned Pesos with fife and drum corps marching military chorus and eminent soloists. Professor Lindsay may conduct the choral portion. The Innes band gained acclaim at the World’s Fair last year.
Building Inspector Nelson announced repairs on the court house will finish in a day or two. Iron rods spanning the building from east to west have been tightened to prevent walls from spreading at the top. The roof will not be worked on at this time.
The $40,000 school project on Columbia avenue has been let and will start immediately. A few lots remain available at a low price. Arthur Frothingham, Office, Theater Labor.
A bargain appears as a Black Clay Worst ed Coat offered at seven dollars from a fourteen dollar listed item. The ad notes significant savings and limited stock.
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