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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1896
Page
7
The Courier-Progress notes a masked event this evening at Luce Bros in St David's hall and mentions special attention to the viaduct boom. Other items include sewer plans for Hampton street, recent Bellevue mine cave-in, and a storm-related road condition.
West Side youths rode George Browns band wagon after a slim snow, with about twenty five aboard on a ride to Archbold and back. A crowd watched a mishap when a horse slipped on a streetcar track but recovered. A spring social is planned at Jackson Street Baptist church with a full program and local residents named. The Fellows estate offers to donate the old cemetery on South Main for a city park if remains are moved to Forest Hill burial ground. A Jackson Street Baptist church women’s society formation is noted with officers elected. A horse owned by David John Davis collapsed near No 8 South Main school.
Charles Stone, Republican candidate for select council in the Eleventh ward, leads a vigorous campaign backed by a strong Republican bloc. The ward remains uncertain in polls as supporters stress his business background, debating skill, and trusted character. Other notes include a benefit ball for Mrs. Martin Kearney, a visit from Miss Barbara McAndrew, and updates on local residents and safety patrols.
The Rev W F Davis travels to Carbondale today to preach at the Welsh Baptist church this evening. The Providence United choir meets tonight in Archbald's hall. A piano was placed yesterday. David Davis moved his household goods from Green Street to Theodore Street yesterday. A leap year party left for Waverly last evening led by Mr and Mrs John Huff. John Connors arraigned before Alderman Roberta on assault and battery charged by his father. He pleaded guilty and was jailed in default of 200 bail. Joseph Barrett of Avoca visited friends here last evening. Lizzie Daniels of North Main Avenue is slightly indisposed. James McNulty of Carbondale visiting friends here. Mary Evans is seriously ill at her home on Wayne Avenue.
A Polander, chased by Patrolman Perry through Providence Square, sparked a snowbound mob as 200 bystanders joined the pursuit. Captured after a foot race, he explained he was to be married today and secured release after posting a $5 bond following a hearing before Alderman Roberts.
Alderman Fuller issued warrants Thursday for Theodore Gardner James Burns and Joseph Wolf on fraud charges connected to recent Republican primaries. Wolf appeared before the alderman waived hearing posted bail through A Campbell the Lackawanna avenue hotel man. Warrants for Gardner and Burns were handed to Constable Bates for service. Prosecutor William Beaumont relies on information similar to the Wolf case drawn by Attorney George Watson.
The Rescue Mission marks its fourth anniversary tonight at the mission rooms on 111 Franklin Avenue starting at 8. The program includes a short song service a testimony meeting and remarks by the committee for the coming year city pastors and former superintendents Graft and Beldewolf. Refreshments will be served to converts and their families after the service. All contributors and friends are invited to attend and see the work of the mission.
The Chicago Times Herald argues that five hundred million dollars in gold outside vaults ensures peace and supports the Monroe doctrine. It contends that international arbitration will be granted when the United States desires, and that gold reserves provide protection better than a standing army. It also discusses avoiding a navy while expanding a merchant marine to aid a potential navy if needed.
A historic notice touts Swayne’s Ointment as a universal cure for tetter eczema and facial eruptions. It urges readers to ask their druggist for the remedy and mentions Reynolds portion at Roage Hotel Jermyn.
A boxing benefit for James Judge drew 500 to 600 spectators in Wilkes‑Barre though Bull McCarthy failed to appear. Matches included Patrick Judge v Harry McGuire and James Judge v James McCadden in sparring bouts noted for sportsmanship and little brutal fighting.
The Scranton board of trade will hold its regular monthly meeting next Monday evening. President W A May and Colonel F L Hitchcock will present written reports from the national board of trade meeting in Washington. May will announce 1896 standing and special committees and a reception to Dr J T Rothrock, forestry commissioner, who lectures on Beautiful Pennsylvania in the YMCA hall on Washington's birthday eve.
Eugenio Gentilcore aged twenty one and Misa Rafaelo Ventre aged fourteen applied for a marriage license in Old Forge. The earlier license on Dec. 18 went to Miss Ventre and Baggio Baldino, then twenty one and a laborer. Gentilcore, a miner, had supplanted him in her affections. Reynolds Bros., Hotel Jermyn, Wyoming avenue.
Jerome Keogh accepts a challenge to face William Clearwater holder of the world pool title. The two will contest a match before proceeding with the foray.
Days after the challenge was issued, a bout for $350 per side is planned with a $100 medal from Bolke-Collender. The likely venue is Pitisburg, Clearwater's home town, for the championship event.
The Philadelphia Press notes a year ago the government sought Pierpont Morgan’s help to buy bonds at 101.63 while now he presses to buy at 110.617 free competition. Some doubt a hidden influence behind the alleged maneuvers.
The Hyde Park Courier-Progress endorses Col onel Ripple for mayor and backs Daniel Williams for city treasurer City Controller Widmayer and candidates Messia Fowler Dawson and Fickus for assessors praising their integrity experience and business qualifications and urging voter support across the slate.
A classified ad from Munyon promotes numerous cures with varied prices from 2 cents to 1.00. It lists Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Catarrh, Kidney, Female Remedies, Asthma, Nerve, Headache, Pile Ointment, Blood Cure and Vitalizer, claiming rapid relief and universal safety with free professional guidance from Professor Munyon at 1505 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
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