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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1896
Page
3
At the First ward Republican caucuses held on December 19, David H. Reese secured the nomination for common council while George H. Shires won the nomination for school controller.
William J. Byrne and William Loftus were acquitted in an assault and battery case. The court tackled 191 minor cases with Judge Edwards presiding this week and Judge Gunster next week. Numerous charges ranged from selling without license to malicious mischief, with sour balls replacing pepper sprays in testimony and Mrs. Jenkins found not guilty after claiming a drunken constable caused the dispute.
Reverend J L B Sanford of Lake Ariel and John Coakley of Pittsburgh visit friends in Scranton as J Monahan hosts. Jamee Gillogly of St Bonaventure College spends holidays at home. Mr and Mrs James Graham of New York visit on Third Street. General Manager Wehrum of Lackawanna Iron and Steel travels to New York. Henry Belin Jr and family plan a dancing party at Scranton Bicycle Club for their son Charles. Eva Barrett, daughter of Hon John E Barrett, returns from Elk Hall Academy to spend Christmas. Professor F B Hunt of the Pettle Institute en route home visits friends on Olive Street. The fifty fourth anniversary of Rt Rev Bishop O'Hara's ordination to priesthood noted. A leap year dance hosted by the Country Club Lodge with about fifteen couples. Misses Anderson Augusta Archki and Simpson head the committee for a chaperoned evening with Mrs A H Storrs and Mrs R M Scranton.
A Saturday night theft at the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station coal office left $140 missing from the cash drawer. Investigators believe an insider with access likely carried out the robbery, with no other clues or suspects identified.
Judge Edwards yesterday named David Pritchard of the West Side inspector of Lackawanna county for a three year term to succeed John Maghran whose term expired. Pritchard, a well known West Side resident with six children, is a commercial traveler born in Wales and now living on Waverne street with his wife.
The Academy of Music presents James A Herne four act comedy of New England coast life with Wednesday and Thursday performances. Rosa Whytal’s For Fair Virginia plays Christmas matinee and evening and Saturday with a strong cast. A novelty Thoroughbred by Ralph Lumley stars Henry F Dixey. Preliminary box sales begin tomorrow morning. Also listed are display cards for sale and local bargains at Davidow Bros. and Florey’s. Detailing prices, watches, and sales staff, the item closes with an ad for printing services at The Tribune.
Munyon's Stomach and Dyspepsia Cure claims to treat indigestion and heart related stomach issues. It touts separate cures for each disease and offers free medical advice via letters to Professor Munyon at 196 Arch Street Philadelphia.
Coroner Longstreet conducts postmortem on John Andreiczk known as John Anderson, a Russian Pole. Experts find a severe skull fracture inconsistent with a stair fall, suggesting possible foul play. A jury of six will hear testimony at Priceburg hall on January 4.
Francis Gladwood an engineer for the New York Ontario and Western railroad collapsed while preparing to go to work at his home 120 Page Place and died despite doctors attempts at resuscitation He was 52 and had long served on the Ontario and Western line.
A local ad urges readers to buy skates at Florey's 222 Wyoming Avenue and enter a chance to win a 97 Model Spalding Bicycle. The offer ties sporting gear with a prize drawing at a neighborhood shop.
Scranton residents flock to Davis Tailoring House the only shop in town making garments to order at popular prices. Customers praise prompt service and affordable custom fits, fueling steady demand in a growing local market.
We make good garments at low prices and are the only parties in Scranton with the facilities for so doing. Quote from W W Davis claiming superior value and exclusive capability for affordable clothing.
A retailer urges careful selection of china and glassware for Christmas. Emphasizing stock variety and price, the ad notes lamps provide light first then beauty, and invites buyers to choose from a broad assortment for practical utility and ornament.
Free eye examinations offered by Silverstone at 34 Lackawanna Avenue. Prices for spectacles include gold rimmed $3.60, filled bows $2, nickel bows 5c to $1.50, aluminum bows 5c to $2, colored glasses 25c to $1.20. Reading glasses 2c. Opera and magnifying glasses discounted. Office hours 8:30 am to 12 pm and 1 to 6 pm. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The advertisement promotes Rogers' triple plated knives and forks offered for sale at a price of three dollars, highlighting the value of this kitchenware set.
The Rexford's ad touts daily crowds proving value with a 12000 square foot floor piled with merchandise. Highlights include an Elgin ladies gold watch at 18.50, a saving of 7.50, and a sale on 672 parlor lamps plus a Cupid lamp at 1.90 and an onyx brass lamp at 4.00, all priced to move.
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