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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1895
Page
2
A vintage ad lists Leader's Price values for Ladies Beaver jackets in black, navy, large sleeves and sizes, plus rippled back styles, with prices around 69 cents to 2.48. Men’s neckwear including Tecks Four-in-Hands Bows Club House, and satin suspenders priced 19 to 25 cents. Also merino shirts and drawers on offer at 19 to 35 cents with multi-piece deals.
All mail orders receive prompt attention and prepaid express on all goods sent out of ST. Money cheerfully refunded when you wish it.
At a Boston gathering marking the thirty sixth anniversary of John Brown’s execution, George T. Downing of Newport urged a renewed, stern resolve to combat racial injustice. He warned that the colored race might need drastic means, even violence, if oppression continued, but asked for divine restraint and a path of justice.
A well dressed man, aged 30 to 45, was found dead on Pennsylvania railroad tracks beyond Lawrence Station. He appeared to have fallen from a passing Philadelphia train. A pawn ticket for a gold hunting case watch, worth 16 dollars, was found on him. The body, brought to a morgue, had black hair and a mustache, stood about six feet eight inches, and wore a dark brown overcoat with a dark suit.
Egg Harbor City New Jersey December 8 John Mick and Joseph Sawyer were arrested for unlawfully killing game. Mick paid 40 dollars plus costs and Sawyer faced a 120 dollar fine for trapping rabbits and unlawful possession.
In Milton West Virginia this morning Charlie and Kitchen Wilson were killed when gunpowder exploded while grinding it in a coffee mill. Meadows leaped from a pillar of fire and three others were badly burned in the blast near the river.
A woman at the Troma farm near Williams discovers a diamond necklace while dressing for dinner. The find occurs in a domestic setting and is reported as a jewelry discovery.
Richard J. Vincent, billed as the youngest touring traveler, shows photos and keepsake clippings from his three year globe trek. He traveled from Germany to Russia France England New York and back across the United States to Chicago and beyond visiting Asia Africa and the Holy Land before returning toward New York. He carries two trunks with clothing and curiosities amassed in every country. The article also notes a murder case and a Christine Nilsson society announcement with upcoming rehearsals and leaders.
At a recent meeting the board debated a new high school to serve growing enrollments. The Union Street building is crowded and a growth plan may require additions or a new structure costing around 100000 dollars. Location options include the Turner property on Washington Street or central Turnel site.
The mayor held a morning session convicting two drunkards and fining Pat Hennessey seven dollars and sixty cents for trespass. Bertha Binney faced testimony from parents and was sent to the Home of the Good Shepherd in Scranton for two years.
Mike John known as the Arabian Peddler, a key witness in the Bowman and Metzgar trials, was arrested at the urging of Mrs. Metzgar mother of George Metzgar. She accuses him of perjury claiming he lied about losses of 60 dollars and 75 dollars attributed to Bowman and Metzgar. Bail set at 2000 dollars. hearing before Squire Davidson with attorney John Shen representing the defense.
The governor issued a respite for William Penn Bowman of Lugerne county delaying the January 1 execution until February 12 at the request of his counsel. The reprieve was granted to allow time to present the case before the board at the January meeting following the recent trial of George Matsgar.
The county named grand jurors for the week starting January 6. Listed are Avoca Thomas O Malley undertaker Edwardsville M C Russell merchant Exeter Thomas Dougherty miner Foster Henry Marks farmer Foster Anthony Kemsath carpenter Hughestown Thomas Owens clerk Patrick Cox fireman Hexzieton Philip Harris merchant Noah Moyer grocer Hazleton township W R B Simpson clerk Plymouth Edward J Lynch laborer Lewis Wandel fireman Fred Page boss machinist Plymouth township Jacob Harrison farmer Pluvna Richard Fleming pump runner Pittston M J Lelworth foreman F J Gilroy merchant Pittston township John Quinn rope splicer New Columbus George A Yalpe Ross Ernest Wilkinson farmer Fairview Joseph Matsky laborer Wyoming Merrit Sax justice of peace Wilkes Barree Eldrige care center Patrick Keighton engineer
The jury wheel for 1896 was filled with careful screening to exclude unsuitable names. Anthony Yiesley’s body, found earlier in the Blackman mine, was exhumed revealing a bullet wound from behind. Suspect Anthony Jeminitz awaits trial in jail.
Emanuel Rimer by attorney M H McAniff sues the Traction company for 10000 damages over injuries from a collision on their road.
Today marks the Christian Benevolent association donation day with George Ferris lecturing before the Young Men's Christian Association. A Prohibition banquet is set for Dec 13 at the Y M C A building. Rev Anna Shaw lecturing at the Grand Opera house Friday promises strong turnout. The city battalion drills tonight and tomorrow. Home Missionary society of the First Methodist Episcopal church held an annual meeting with commendable remarks by Mrs Standish Mrs Kulp and Mrs Patterson. Concert participants in the Lutheran church next Wednesday include Carl F Schmitt Mrs Schmitt Professor Alexander John Shepherd Miss Perry Arnold Lohman and B E M Hungerford. A trolley car derailed yesterday at Park Avenue and South Street damaging shade trees and a fence in front of P F Lynch's residence. Memorial church Kings Daughters hold fancy work sale today at Miss Helen Pease's home from 3 to 9 p.m. This evening a turkey supper and apron sale at St Stephen's Church with supper at 6 o'clock. Oppenheim's orchestra to provide music.
Miss Dora Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Williams of Susquehanna Street and William B Davis of the West Side were married last evening at the residence of Rev J A Evans on Second Street. The bride wore navy blue serge with a matching hat and was unattended. The groom dressed in conventional black. The couple reside on the West Side.
A man’s self treatment with cheap pills led to Bright's disease and death. The piece cautions that deranged liver and kidney function poisons the blood, impairs circulation, and speeds systemic collapse, warning against unsafe remedies.
An advertisement extols Warner's Safe Cure as the sole dependable treatment for kidney and liver complaints. It claims universal medical endorsement and widespread testimonials, asserting no other remedy measures up and that it builds health by cleansing the system.
Major Isaac Brown reports 1893 steam railway accidents with 29 killed and 612 injured. 147 employees killed and 7,346 injured. totals 1,683 killed and 10,607 injured. Passenger losses rise despite declines in employment. Interstate Commerce Commission data show U.S. rail earnings and deficits, with 650 roads examined and net earnings of $225 million against a nationwide deficit. Eastbound shipments rise across several lines, while Lake shipments reach 68,716 tons. Big Four president predicts broad impact from a new trunk line agreement reducing rate workers to nine per task and centralizing tariff control.
Classified notice listing a housekeeper position as well as several attorneys at law in Scranton pages. Names include Pitcher, Comes ey, Replogle, Killam, Hamilton, Rance with addresses on Spruce and Wyoming avenues and 45 Commonwealth Place city listings.
Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable effective November 17 1995 lists trains from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes-Barre and New York with express services to Philadelphia and through connections. Returning trains run to New York from Liberty Street River area with multiple departures including express options and buffet parlor car service.
Trains leave Beranton for New York and intermediate Erie points at 7 00 am and 4 29 pm with rough trains to and from Honesdale. Additional departures from Tionesdale Hawley and local points at 5 00 am 9 00 am and 3 29 pm. Wilkes Barre departures at 7 00 am and 3 19 pm.
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