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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1894
Page
7
Yardum Brothers & Co advertises a last week sale at Stewart's Art Gallery Wyoming Ave. The offer includes fine oriental rugs carpets and portieres with Japanese pieces offered at low figures to clear stock before moving.
Scranton College clubs to host the University of Pennsylvania in a game viewed as a major local football event. Penn lines up the same eleven with two exceptions after strong showings against Harvard and Princeton, featuring Lackawanna County players on the visiting squad. kickoff set for 3 pm at the Academy of Music. Scranton fans plan blue and brown attire while Penn supporters wear dark blue and black.
Local theatergoers praise Robert Hilliard for his portrayal of Tack Medford in The Nominee at Frothingham tonight. The veteran performer is widely recognized, and attendance promises an evening of lighthearted laughter and merriment as audiences enjoy his character work.
At the Academy of Music last evening the old Two Johns comedy was presented by J.C. Stewart John Hart and a strong supporting company. Stewart and Mart have long reputations and the farcical piece recalls early theater days with knock-about acting though saved by fine voices and the two Johns acting ability.
J E Willtames accuses J J Taylor of sending a postal card and claims Taylor sought to supplant him. He publishes a photo engraving of the card not received in Utica New York, and questions Scranton business men about double dealing and impropriety amid competing interests.
Franz Bezek sits in an Austrian Tyrol life shaped by love for Maria Kerzic, then travels to America to marry her. The Bezek murder trial unfolds with witnesses from Liebach and Mayfield detailing his dementia and hospital stays, his failed revolver attempts, and the fatal moment when Maria died in his arms as he aimed at himself. The defense and prosecution present opposing theories as Judge Edwards prepares to charge the jury.
The Annora breaker of Laflin Coal company was burned at Laffin Tuesday morning. The firm of R. G. Brooks and sons and T. H. Dale leased the property recently and planned mining operations. About 12,000 dollars of 50,000 dollars in damage is not covered by insurance as rebuilding begins immediately. Fire suspected to originate from spontaneous combustion in culm chutes. R. C. Brooks arranged for immediate rebuilding in Wilkes-Barre yesterday with new plans in preparation.
First Presbyterian ladies organize a church fair and Christies market to be held in the Armory on Adams Avenue, December 12 and 14 with auctions daily at 2 and 7. The Philadelphia exhibitors feature music boxes, orchestral organs, and repaired pieces from Bert made and Gautichl manufacturers at 1000 Chestnut Street. Numerous articles for Christmas gifts will be on sale and the event promises an enjoyable evening.
Historical ad phrasing notes Castoria used from infancy to motherhood. The text traces a mother’s devotion as the product accompanies a child through growth including adult life and childbearing, highlighting the product’s long standing role.
Dr G Edgar Dean relocates to 16 Bpruce etes p Reventon opposite Cou joune 4 D MNELL with new office at Wadmaite avenue and residence at 612 N West mington BVORUS. Office hours 10 to 13 m and 2 to 4 pm. Leonard’s store and other addresses listed with hours and contact details.
James W. Oakford and Samuel W. Edgar, both attorneys of Scranton, are named with office addresses in the Commonwealth Building and 17 Bproce Street respectively, along with H. F. Killam at 12 Wyoming Avenue.
The Republic Savings and Loan Association advertises easier loan terms and better investment returns than any other association. Call on N. Callender at the Dime Bank building.
An old hotel listing highlights the Westminster Hotel on Sixteenth Street near Union Square New York. It markets an American plan rate of 1.80 per day and upward, with mentions of management by W. G. Schenck and facilities at the famed Broadway area.
F L Brown Architect at Price Building Washington Avenue Scranton lists office rear of 606 Washington Avenue as location.
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