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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1894
Page
3
Garney Brown & Co manufacturers warn of counterfeit Punch Cigars bearing their initials G. B. & Co. Plastic goods and wrappers are altered. Court House quang report notes a call for vigilance against fake brands and imprints.
The Trineum E B department advertises the Britannica set at wholesale prices with monthly payments. Prospective buyers are urged to visit 487 Spruce Street and place orders, emphasizing quick closing and the option to start on easy terms. Subscribing readers are warned cash buyers may miss out.
The grand jury gathers at the county courthouse. Ex Justice Alfred Hand is named trustee of the Albright Memorial Library for a five year term. Wills admitted to probate include Agnay Mills and Elizabeth Watkins with letters to heirs. Mortimer K. Taylor’s will granted. Charles F. Wagner resigns as clerk. Fred Kerchoff named second assistant clerk. Multiple marriage licenses issued in Scranton, Dupont, and Old Forge. Veterans praise of Clarke Wagner and John F. Williams. Bail set for Michael Dovers and Frank Mallinan after alleged Christmas night shooting. J. W. Benjamin replaced by Edward Swarts as fireman at courthouse. County commissioners to prepare election tickets. Local ads for typewriters and phonographs by Remingtons.
A 75 value bicycle labeled rei aura and described as rare will be offered for sale for a three hour period. The item is displayed at the Tribune office for viewing.
South Side Park Commissioners urged to hire idle men amid unemployment at the south works. Streets and bridges committee to push voluntary spring and summer street improvements while MP Mulherin & Jiage membership was proposed but deferred to next meeting. A local preacher battled a tramp during a disturbance at Rev Christ y day morning.
Miss Kila C Rodgers lecturer and organizer for the National Temperance society will deliver an address this evening at Washburn Street Presbyterian church. She has been praised for her speeches in Kingston where Mrs C H Chamberlain of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union lauded her earnest eloquence and engaging presentation of temperance arguments.
Mayor W L Connell completed a heavy duty duty signing task for a $144000 bond issue. He signed his name 59000 times, at ten times a minute this requires 5200 minutes or over 86 hours straight. His office workload is described as no sinecure.
The Cambro American Choral Society convenes this evening at 7 40 o clock in YMCA hall. All members are requested to attend. William Connell president will address the choir and rehearsal will begin immediately. The society plans to perform pieces for the international eisteddfod in Cameron Wales in 1804.
The report notes a man named Kelly facing a paper court on a charge of choking Officer Haag and using vile language. He lost his coat, asked for an old one from Chief Simpson, and was arrested after an encounter with Officer Hang who demanded the coat. He remains in custody pending further hearing.
Mrs Mario Dixon Shortlidge, formerly Miss Mario Dixon Jones, was shot and killed by her husband Professor C Shortlidge, a 55 year old academy principal, at Media. The couple wed November 15. The man, said to suffer from infirmity and grip, killed his bride during a bout of illness.
George Tomes of Richmond Virginia faced Mayor Connell on a charge new to police dockets rushing the growler from the old station home. James admitted leaving via the coal hole to buy beer for revelers who gathered at the old station to observe the New Year. He agreed to depart the city in the morning and was remanded for the night.
Two former Scranton Tribune employees, W. B Penniman and Joseph W Louis, have purchased the Plymouth Tribune. They vow a strictly independent daily focused on advancing Plymouths interests and its citizens and industries.
Workmen are tearing down the Tabernacle on Adama Avenue. In a few days nothing will remain of the building that hosted many memorable Mille meetings. The structure served well but is no longer required and will pass into Scranton church history.
Dickson Manufacturing company workers resumed a ten hour day four months after eight hour shifts were adopted due to scarce orders. The move aims to raise shop output as demand improves. A forthcoming Tramese directory will list Scranton wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests with illustrated reviews and city views.
Leverett Seeley long a beloved Scranton piano tuner and salesman died after a brief illness from pleurisy pneumonia and heart failure. Born in Ralston New York he moved to Scranton in 1879 and co owned Stelle and Seeley on Wyoming Avenue. He leaves Grace Jordan and son William from a prior marriage, with services at Penn Avenue Baptist Church tomorrow at 2 PM and military honors from the Thirteenth Regiment units.
Jep Keizer of Jefferson township marched into the county commissioners with a large wild cat slain in self defense. He sought the bounty for proof of the kill and later sold the carcass to County Surveyor Danning. The cat’s skin was noted for its beautiful coloration.
President Ripple named charity committees after Mrs. Duggan reported at the weekly session. Relief committee includes T. J. Moore W. T. Smith E. J. Lynett. Visitation committee W. Gaylord Thomas Luther Keller P. J. Ruane. Entertainment J. H. Fellows Phillip Kirst John Gibbone. Child Saving E. B. Sturges T. J. Kelly Colonel HM Boies. Lectures and Reformations Colonel H. M. Boies Dr. B. H. Thread William Chappell. An ordinance on street begging was discussed and enforcement urged. A $100 check from John Jermyn was acknowledged. Richard Beamish urged a united citywide entertainment for the poor fund. referred to lectures committee.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad will shift to west Newark routes using Pennsylvania tracks after January 1. Passengers from New York City will ride PV trains from Courtland and Deabrossea streets foot to Jersey City, leaving Liberty Street ferry behind. Newark facing riders will board at Market Street Pennsylvanian station. Minor timetable changes noted.
Yesterday morning Leverett L Seeley died of heart failure. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Two strangers arrested by Sergeant Spellman and Third precinct officers for passing counterfeit money in Providence North End. They were first seen at the Exchange Hotel buying beer with a counterfeit coin and later paid with dollar or half dollar notes.
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