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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1894
Page
3
Garney Brown and Company manufacturing figures in a court house square setting. The listing highlights a business presence in a municipal area and references a public or administrative site.
An article fragment discusses enjoying oranges with a sharp knife and spoon, contrasting European and American practices, then moves to sideboards as essential dining-room furniture. It mentions a reproduced six-foot sideboard design and a sale listing for a bicycle worth 875, available at the Tribune office.
The piece denounces Democrats in Congress for free trade moves and praises Republican protectionism. It cites Pennsylvania’s industries and Lackawanna County results, urging continued anti free trader funding, and predicts Democratic defeats in Pennsylvania and Lackawanna. It critiques Grover Cleveland and his allies as harming American labor.
The Central Republican club entertained Aly Callera as secretary W. S. Millar returned from Philadelphia to welcome guests. The club rooms were open six days and evenings with Old Glory displayed, drawing attention. Newspapers from Scranton, New York, and Philadelphia along with illustrated political issues were on file, signaling the club’s growing influence.
In an opinion yesterday Judge Archbald refused a new trial in the celebrated Baker versus Pizer case, involving Philip H. Baker of Jermyn. Patrick Jordan appointed committee of the person and estate of Mary Cunningham. Decrees issued for adoptions of Sarah Daily by William K. Reese and others, including Ethel Daily by Reess Anthony, Annie Daily by John J. Jones, Jennie Daily by David H. Price, and Morgan Daily by Benjamin Davia.
A lively social last evening at Excelsior Hall hosted by the Enterprisa dancing class attracted about eighty couples from across the city. Music was by pianist Nellie Curran with organizers including Gorge F Taylor F B Foote Edward Haldemae Henry D Taylor Edward and Charlee Kissle. A special sale of hair tonics was advertised at J M Hetels parlor 30 Lackawanon avenue.
Immense holiday turnout as every seat is taken at New Wonderland Coverey. The Patomime and Marionettes wow audiences while Magnolia Sanrio Lois Euston firefly dancer Itty Smith and Harry Thorne Maggie Willett deliver standout acts. Poor fund tickets selling fast with strong early proceeds.
The Young Women's Christian Association on Washington avenue hosted a New Year opening with women and men visiting the rooms from 4 to 10 pm. Committees for reception and refreshments organized the event, with wide participation by numerous members. An athletic demonstration led by Miss Shardlow featured club swinging and dumbbell exercises, followed by an entertainment in the hall with Miss Bertha Conger and others and the Elm Park orchestra.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the Pennsylvania State League looks strong for next season with seven clubs ready to compete and Scranton’s return confirmed. Scranton had not officially joined the Eastern League and its inclusion was not authorized. Williamport backs a State League club while Binghamton and Elmira may join an interstate circuit if needed. The State League will be under the national agreement with salaries rising from 700 to 1000 or 1200 dollars per month.
republicana of the sixteenth ward called to nominate a candidate for select council today voting for Captain William Kellow a veteran councilor and respected figure in both branches his leadership praised as a brilliant parliamentarian and immovable in judgment also notes a forthcoming classified edition for Scranton business interests and Elm Park church supper details
The South Side reports a New Year reception at the YWCA in the Nineteenth Ward marking their first day in a new home. Guests included Mrs. Slocum and Mrs. Moore among others. a caucus for Democratic candidates was set for Saturday evening with Herman Nolz and others as contenders.
Public notice announces that from January 1 1894 passenger service to and from New York Jersey City and Newark will run via west Newark using Pennsylvania railroad trackage. Passengers must use the Pennsylvania line from Courtland and Desbrosaua streets New York to Jersey City and Newark bound trains from Market Street Newark passengers. Blight change time noted. E J Walsu agent 3 Lackawanna avenue. Bicycle sale at Tribune office 25 for youth model valued 73.
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