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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1894
Page
7
Luce Bros. offer 4 hour new items including mules new raised, oranges in 1b packages at large Florida prices. They highlight a large assortment of candies at prices designed to please customers.
Crowded Robert Morris lodge rooms host a book social by the Ivorites and a Christian Endeavor society meeting at Plymouth Congregational church. Donations received, officers elected, and refreshments served. participants include W Haydn Evans D J Davies and Charles P Daniels.
Frank Ruccio remains under care at Lackawanna hospital after a dynamite blast, with hopeful signs of recovery. Wall resting comfortably as doctors monitor his condition and consider treatment options.
Olcott presents The Irish Artist at the Academy of Music with a large appreciative audience. Maurice Cronin appears as an ambitious young artist facing financial struggle until a discovery reveals his true parentage. The play features strong singing by Olcott and a notable onstage courting scene, with first class scenery and historically correct costumes.
The article reviews a moving picture of New York’s seedier side with scenes at Phil Daly’s gambling house and Tom Gould’s Sans Soul. It notes appearances by Tom Gould and George Appo, describes Appo as a one eyed man and criticizes the production for harming stage artistry.
Keystone Social club at Company H armory hosted a grand social last night in Scranton. The large drill hall featured evergreens bunting curtains and floral arches with decorative gates guarded by children. Refreshments were served as Havers Orchestra played dance music and the Electric City quartet sang.
Mrs Abbie Sheak of Binghamton sues Curtis Medicine Co alleging unpaid royalties. Hearing held yesterday before Judge Edwards to restrain Curtis from manufacturing the Curtis compound. Company manager T A Mack says royalties were used to liquidate debts owed by Mrs Sheaks husband.
Henry Goodman owed 10 094 25 for a dry goods debt. His Lackawanna Avenue store at 616 was subjected to a sheriff’s judgment totaling 19 053 25. Liens include Judkowits 4000 08 Weles 2 123 Schwarte Gurkawle 2900 Goodman Wise 10000 Quenton McAdam 1795 76 Joseph Josephs 4206. Goods to be sold next Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs William Owens of Crick nvent Midland N J attend funeral services for Mrs Owens sister in law and son and daughter killed by a Lehigh Valley train as their horse bolted on the track John Powell dies Christmas night of heart failure funeral today at Brick avenue Oak Street Runaways caused by cutters frightening horses Music Boxes Exclusively Gautschi Sons 100 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Orchestral organs for sale and repair Griffin's Wyoming avenue picture framing remarks
An advertising refrain traces Castoria across life stages from baby to grandmother, noting trusted use for ailments and motherhood. The rhythm highlights brand continuity and domestic reliability in a nostalgic period voice.
Stephen Judge of the Twentieth ward dies after a two week illness at 1813 Cedar avenue. His death follows a Christmas announcement of danger and alters. A false report claimed Select Councilman Westpfahl was stabbed. the claim was debunked by Westpfahl and Tribune reporters. The item notes church events, local friendly notices, and upcoming social plans.
Nashua New Hampshire December 27 United Press reports bank examiner C M Dorr will finish probing the accounts of Frank A McKean the Trndeau Head National bank cashier now a defaulter. Investigators uncover a scheme using a certificate book misfiled in the vault to issue interest bearing certificates and siphon funds. One Nashua man received 16000 in a certificate and 6 percent interest was paid by McKean. The embezzler kept a careful ledger and altered records to hide the thefts.
Judge Schuyler decides to certify Edward H. Laubach of Northampton as senator for the eighteenth district, after examining South Bethlehem Hellertown and Bethlehem ballot boxes. Heller's challenge found 13 for Heller, 10 for Laubach, one blank. contest to proceed to the state senate.
Dispatch reports Sung forces defeated at Kung-Wa-Sel retreating to New-Chwirge, where they join Ma troops. Combined army moves to Tien-Chong-Ta as New-Chwang is evacuated. Tai-Hen-Lien fronts expand with more banners to show strength.
A UPI filed report from Glencove, Dec 2, states an unknown schooner foundered in Long Island Sound near Matinacock Point. The vessel sank in five fathoms, and it is believed the entire crew perished. An offered penny for thoughts appears in a separate Chicago Inter-Ocean item.
A Philadelphia Record item notes a Boston boy recalling a bellboy cue and a call from the top floor as part of a curious anecdote. The brief highlights the signaling ritual and the boy’s humorous interpretation.
A Tacony man testifies after thirty years of rheumatism that Munyon's Rheumatism Cure gave rapid relief and permanent cure. The ad touts quick cures for acute muscular rheumatism in hours to days and for chronic conditions, with homeopathic remedies made in Philadelphia sold by druggists for about 25 cents a bottle.
Snowbound streets halted city traction with eighteen inches burying tracks and delaying trains. By evening, Providence line cars resumed to Weston Switch and Green Ridge while many suburban lines remained blocked awaiting clearing crews. Railroads reported mixed delays across DL&W, D&H, CNJ, and O&W routes with several trains on time by nightfall.
Epworth League held a concert at Elm Park with the Invita tion of the Elm Park Epworth League. The concert featured the amuve chorus choir, a violinist, a cornet, and a pianist with a page reading Looking Forward. G Fred Whittemore gave a practical talk on league objectives. In basketball, No 1 defeated No 2 tenths 2 to 1 in a close YMCA gym match, with a rematch scheduled for Saturday. Also notices about piano pupils and a calendar display at Reynolds Bros.
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