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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1895
Page
2
The Leader advertises large reductions across fabrics and garments. All-wool dress patterns drop to 2.98 from 5.00. 26 pieces colored dress goods at 19c. 75 pieces all-wool fabrics under 0.34 per yard. black goods and fancy silks priced below typical costs. Coats and jackets heavily discounted, with Beaver and Boucle styles selling under regular prices.
A sale offer lists 45 dozen neckwear including Tecks Four-in-Hand and Band Bows in latest styles. 25 dozen satin suspenders in assorted colors at 25 cents. Jersey ribbed shirts and drawers reduced to 35 cents. A lot of white Merino shirts and drawers priced at 4 to 6 cents each on the center counter.
All mail orders receive prompt attention. We prepay express charges on all goods sent out of town. Money cheerfully refunded when you wish it.
Herman W. Mudgett alias H. H. Holmes was sentenced to hang for the murder of Benjamin F. Pletzel in Philadelphia. Judge Arnold delivered the decision denying a new trial with Thayer and Wilson concurring. Holmes showed no emotion, said “That is all,” and awaits execution date set by Governor Hastings.
Harrisburg report notes the general fund balance at $2,059,018.38, down from $5,014,049.80 last year. Receipts for 1905 totaled $11,977,047.5, payments $13,402,948.05, and appropriations paid $11,805,005.19, exceeding estimates by over $2 million. Revenue in name only includes $1,752,895.04 from state tax refunds and other items not available for appropriation.
A Boston visitor who spent a year in Turkey reports widespread unrest and sour mood in Constantinople. He says both Muslims and non Muslims fear reform under the tyrannical regime and that dethronement of the Sultan is the common whisper among locals.
Brewster New York December 1 ten bodies have been recovered from the Tilly Foster iron mine disaster with four more men dead and three others believed trapped in the bottom. Rescue workers expect three to four days of digging to reach remaining victims.
In Wilkes-Barre the jury acquitted James Fisher after twenty minutes of deliberation. The judge instructed the jury on first degree murder criteria tied to robbery, and Fisher smiled as the verdict was read. Fisher was discharged and congratulated by lawyers and friends before leaving with his sister. Effie Schoffstall's case ends with her slated transfer to the Home of the Good Shepherd after a failed home trial.
The curling club plans a new rink on the West Side after leasing an acre from A. St. Gates of Kingston. The plot, adjoining Athletic Park, is leased for ten or twenty years with club option. Construction should finish in ten days. The area will flood from Springbrook to eighteen inches deep, enabling skating once it freezes. pipes run nearby and will be connected to complete the rink.
Myrtle J. Shoemaker sue s the Wilkes Barre and Wyoming Valley Traction Co for 10000 damages claiming a car collision on August 6 1895 injured her legs and arms while riding home in Nanticoke. Her attorneys are J M Garman and T D Garman.
John Lyons of Georgetown went hunting on Saturday and returned with three fingers of his left hand blown off when a gun discharged accidentally. He says he narrowly escaped being hit by the charge in the body.
Miss Grace Bates tied nuptials at Camilen N with Russell Whitebeck of Albany. Miss Anna Edwards wed George A. Fulton of Scranton at home of the bride. Miss Mamie Russell has entered the city hospital to train as a nurse. St Aloysius society held an engaging event last night with a large audience. A Thanksgiving minstrel show at the Grand Opera House is slated for a return performance by popular demand.
In Rome the pope’s allocution expresses horror at the events in Armenia and commends the great powers for their intervention seeking restoration of order. The remarks were issued from Canal story and published in Wednesday’s paper.
St. Petersburg reports ministers of finance and commerce study a plan to hold an exhibition in New York and establish a Russian bank in that city to extend export trade and promote Russian products.
The Philadelphia Bulletin lauds Georgia as Atlanta's exposition spectacle. It contrasts Civil War ruin with a modern Southern boom, praising resilient industry, reform-minded pioneers, and northern admiration for Atlanta’s revival and hospitality.
The Hochenter Post-Express profiles Calvin Brice of New York as a self-made magnate in railroads mines and factories. It details his wealth political ambition including a possible U S Senate seat and the Ohio campaign tactics and cross-examinations used to gauge public sentiment.
Classified notices solicit sales agents and workers across varied jobs with upfront pay, commissions, or salaries. Listings include door to door canvassers, sales of cigars and staple goods, substitute dressmakers, and immediate openings. some require no experience while others promise high commissions.
Items listed include a Chickering piano for sale or rent, a black walnut sideboard in good condition, and various farm tools offered by J. M. Sheffield of Scranton. Other classified notices announce a diamond pendant reward, an accountant in Wyoming Avenue, and a retiring firm changing address with bill settlements.
Connolly & We announce another large sample lot of coats and capes at manufacturer’s cost. Garments are the latest production, in perfect condition, correct in style, finest workmanship, true fitting, with savings of $5 to $16 on every item.
A collage of old style help wanted and personal notices. Listings include positions for a housekeeper widow, a subor to go out by the day for washing, a stenographer, a sober diligent man for light work, a widow seeking day work, a clerk with mercantile experience, and a nurse position. Also an advert for Civil War relics and military books from Moody Adams Ave Scranton PA.
Scranton catalogue lists School of the Lackawanna for boys and girls with business college preparation opening September 9.MISS Worcester’s Kindergarten at 42 Adams Avenue opens September 1 with a ten dollar term. Numerous doctors and architects advertise services in Scranton, including Dr. William A. Taft and Edward H. Davis. Also listed are lawyers, a savings association, printers Megargee Brothers, and other local businesses.
A historical timetable lists Central Railroad of New Jersey routes from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre and connections to Atlantic City New York Newark and Philadelphia with varied departure times. It notes through tickets available at the station and names Baldwin as General Passenger Agent and J H Olhauben as General Superintendent.
The article surveys vast energy from Niagara Falls and trolley power, ponders energy use from the falls, describes an artificial larynx by Professor Stuart, and cites astronomical distances. It notes telegram vs telescope speeds, then quotes blood flow and heart action calculations and vast bodily travel potential.
Train times from Scranton list departures to Pittston Wilkes Barre Bethlehem Easton Reading and intermediate points on multiple routes including D&H R R DL&W ER W R R and EBW lines. Services include Pullman parlor and sleeping cars with junctions to New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Suspension Ridge awaiting passengers.
The timetable lists July 4 1895 train departures from Scranton to New York Philadelphia Easton Washington Buffalo Cortland Ithaca and more with multiple express and accommodation trains including morning and afternoon departures, connections at Buffalo and Northumberland, and Pullman parlors on all expresses. Pocket timetables and city ticket offices are noted for details.
Trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate Erie points at 7:00 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. Also from Honesdale Hawley and local points at 2:10 p.m. and 2:29 p.m. All are through trains to and from Honesdale. Trains leave for Wilkes-Barre at 6:20 a.m. and 3:12 p.m.
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