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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1894
Page
5
John R. Jones declares his run for the district attorney nomination at the Republican County convention, signaling his bid for the party's backing.
A roundup of local events and notices from Scranton includes Mrs. Fred Stevens visiting Great Bend, War and Peace at Frothingham, Conrad's Band excursion to Purview, and the Scranton Rowing Association season opener at Lake Ariel. Community activities cover picnics at Wablers Grove and Laurel Will Park, church youth outings, a new commercial agent for Rothschild Brothers, and two new special police officers. Also noted are recent public health updates, a Red Men gathering at Hall on Lackawanna avenue, and local bathing pool sightings near the Lackawanna river by Provident Power Station.
Dr. Joseph Parry proposed Cymunfa, a musical festival, to be held September 20 at the Welsh Congregational church in Edwardedale. The event lists participating pieces and churches, with a general committee to convene September 4 at Edwardsville church. Parry’s presence gave movement momentum.
A conference between the board of trade manufacturing committee and a gentleman linked to a major ingrain carpet maker discussed locating a tapestry carpet plant in the city. The plan calls for 150000 dollars capital, with one third to be subscribed by the proposer and the rest raised locally. The group projected a ten percent dividend in year two and a favorable recommendation was set for the next meeting.
A city council viaduct plan over the D L and W tracks on West Lackawanna avenue advances after mayor Connell and a special committee amend the measure to appoint viewers after adoption. Officials expect passage soon but construction likely won’t start before next spring. Hyde Park supporters remain hopeful.
At a regular Penn Avenue Baptist meeting in Dunmore the 55 communicants petitioned to form a parish. The vote was unanimous to grant parish status, making the fourth mission from Penn Avenue to become a parish. Organizing steps will start in about a week as papers are signed.
Large attendance marks the opening across departments with 217 attending the first two days. Many plan to join in September and train students are expected after the month begins. F E Woop president invites those interested in business or shorthand education to call at Corner Penn and Lackawanna avenues.
The mayor announced operative resolutions including securing approaches at Platte Place to Roaring Brook Bridge removing railroad tracks on Cedar Avenue near Birch Street enabling Daniel Semax to connect his property with the Irving Avenue sewer and correcting the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company assessment.
The rules committee approved regulations to govern all intercollegiate games this year, published in Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide for 1894. Copies can be obtained for 10 cents from American Sports Publishing Co. in New York. The notice also mentions clearance sales and a local real estate project by Chicago Auto on Columbia avenue.
Police Officer Join Moir married Mary Bane of Philadelphia yesterday. The wedding at Captain James Moir’s home was officiated by Rev. Dr. Logan with Robert Oir as best man and Helen Moir as bridesmaid. The groom, longtime city police member, is active in military circles. the bride comes from a prominent Philadelphia Scotch family.
Workmen repairing the court house roof and side walls expect completion by week’s end. Masons began plastering roof crevices with cement to deter winter leaks, strengthening the structure. County commissioners deem the building safe and not in imminent danger, and visitors can walk corridors without fear.
Alderman Wright argues non elected aldermen cannot act in other wards, a view backed by several lawyers. Some say marriages performed at the courthouse by outside aldermen are legally binding, like those by church dignitaries, as long as witnesses attest. Chief Simpson defends outside aldermen presiding police courts as lawful, while lawyers disagree.
The article notes Republican delegate elections in the First district of the Eighth ward set for Saturday between 4 and 7 PM at A R Ranb’s office with John Farrell among candidates. It also covers Democratic nominations for jury commissioner, senatorial committee meetings, and ongoing campaigns as conventions approach, highlighting jockeying for delegates and county offices amid rising political interest.
Distributing agents advertise Lipton Ceylon and Bhind tea as the best value in Northeastern Pennsylvania. They highlight prices of 45, 50, and 60 cents for the same tea that others sell at 1.25. Emphasizes sealed cans and large savings per purchase.
Elmer Stone Jr of Clark's Summit confronted ten Hungarians in his orchard with a loaded shotgun and escorted them to Providence square. The group was handed to Constable Chle and committed to county jail via Alderman Williams on bail inability. The accused, residents of Ingeburg and Olyphant, claim they only picked up apples.
Nine large stock of toy picture and story books for children arrive with paper and board covers. Most feature colored pictures and prices range from six to twenty five cents. Titles include Precious Pictures from the Bible and Grandma's Favorite. A new Paper Doll with six dresses and six hats in an envelope sells for ten cents, plus Alphabet Cards.
Several new horses will appear at the Gentlemen's Driving Club races at Driving Park Friday afternoon. Debuts include Maude L. Beauty Little Agnes and Barbed Wire amid a tightly contested program with entries listed for each race. A county convention election for the Ninth ward delegates is set for Saturday at Adams Avenue.
A brief public sale notice asks readers to visit the event, noting it will last only a few days and encouraging onsite attendance.
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