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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1897
Page
5
Scranton items report a smattering of society notices a masquerade at Excelsior Hall and church suppers at Elm Park chapel. Police court fines, runaway youths in New York, and multiple local arrests plus marriage notices fill the day’s brief items.
Michael Gannon’s victim Joseph Lippi, injured in a brutal attack, is reported improving by Dr L A Gibbs. Lippi’s condition is uncertain, with hospital stay expected as the case proceeds in the county court.
The fragmented report notes Thomas Whisted of the West Side involved in an event Monday in Eira at the instance of Mise Celia Morriacy, with the couple reportedly married in Elmira on Tuesday. Details mention words withdrawn and release in custody, plus references to Sieveling, the Poetic Pianist, and local theater events and venue names.
William Shiffer Pell, a lineman for Scranton Illuminating, Heat and Power, died after contacting a live wire while on a thirty foot pole in front of 1014 Beranton street. The accident occurred when the wire touched a gas pipe, causing his neck to break in two places after he fell.
Lewis Storm, a one year old elevator boy, was severely injured last evening when his leg was crushed in a motel elevator at the Jermyn. He was taken by ambulance to Lackawanna hospital with the possibility of amputation.
A worker, William Shiffer, was electrocuted when a nail in his left shoe touched a live wire, completing a circuit that burned his hand and chest. He died within ten minutes at Dr Heermann's office. Civil officials deemed no inquest necessary as funeral plans began.
At the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad annual meeting in New York City, 8700000 shares voted and officers were unanimously chosen. Samuel Sloan named president. Fred F. Chambers secretary. Fred A. Gibbons treasurer. Managers include John Blair Eugene Higgins Wo W Astor William Rockfeller and others.
Rev Bransdaw Iwanowski and Ki tor Daniel Langowski bring renewed defamation action against a local editor. The priest seeks $25,000 in damages for statements published in February implying misconduct.
Dr. W W Ives died suddenly at his home 220 Washington avenue at 2 this morning from heart failure after starting to attend prayer meeting. He was examined by several doctors but could not be revived. He was a widely known physician with a large practice and is survived by his wife, parents, four brothers and a sister. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Fragmentary newspaper notice advertises barrels of hams at a price in pounds and mentions granulated sugar and various coffee blends. It references wholesale and retail terms toward a general sale.
The merchant states ongoing operation at the Hamme Street stand for twenty two years and invites continued patronage in awnings tents rings and society decorations. Fullman & Bro.
Coales reduced coal for Noy Aug Park Colliery delivered at $1.60. Items include stove and chestnut with delivery via telephone 2712.
The Boranton poor district auditors condemn high salaries and fancy improvements including a $10,000 chapel and a road redesign. They urge directing funds to direct relief, warn against insubstantial luxuries, and question funding for a new insane hospital.
Buhu R. Bnencer and company presented The Merchant of Venice with strong interpretation at the Academy of Music last night. Mr Spencer as Shylock drew hearty applause for his performance and a mid act recall. His conce ntion mirrors his predecessor and his voice occasionally sounds shrill but remains consistent overall.
Board of health notes widespread illness among residents with eighteen new cases yesterday across city districts. Among listed diseases are measles and meningitis variants, plus diphtheria and scarlet fever affecting both children and adults.
George Maleitus of this city attempted to marry for money by inviting a Russian woman to join him and promising traveling payment. He enlisted neighbors in Russia for names of brides, courted Hetle Cuttelken, and planned marriage after travel funds. The scheme collapsed when the woman was jailed for obtaining money by false pretenses and left her native land alone.
A packed Music Hall hosted the St Aloysius Society Ball with hundreds of couples enjoying the event. Despite a jammed floor the crowd shared space and late arrivals found room to dance as the evening progressed under T A Donthne’s direction.
The ceremony featured an orchestral cue from Cuslek's ensemble as Diocesan union members showcased growth. The St Aloyaiva sdelety stands among the strongest groups with three to four hundred young members, winning a banner last year for largest membership gain before the August national convention.
A large suit is filed by Henry C Townend J Sereeant Price and others against the Delaware and Hudgen Canal company over a tract of land on the river’s east bank opposite Jornyn breakers. Plaintiffs say the land lies on the river’s bend and the canal company holds adjacent property. declaration not filed and details sparse.
Small ads and notices include dental and optical listings by Crystal Laundry Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey teacher of elocution and oratory at 610 Ad- Dims avenue, Twining optician at 125 Penn avenue, Harris drug store hours from 9 to 6, and Beecham's sale. Also a coal delivery offer from Nay Aug Park Colliery with stove and chestnut for 4.50 and a Beecham's reference.
Advert says large stock of clothes pins and wringers with rubber rolls. Prices: 50 cents for large size, 20 cents for large size, and 1.60 dollars for another item. Claims excess stock and bulk lots for buyers.
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