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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1897
Page
5
City notes report a morning meeting of Florence mission managers and a later meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Several local incidents are listed including a mining payroll, a fatality at a home, and a series of church and civic events.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed the local finding and dismissed Cornelius Smiths appeal in a case involving unprofessional conduct and discourtesy to the court. The record details alleged corrupt practices, letters about unjust treatment, and a sequence of motions and letters prompting disbarment in 1896. The decision ends a landmark Lackawanna County legal saga with further actions at the Pittsburgh session.
A sneak thief entered the Academy of Music on Sunday night and ransacked the building. The burglar accessed the stage from the cellar, emptied the cash drawer, and took tickets from the pack while leaving a chaotic scene. investigators suspect a local acquaintance and expect difficulty in apprehending the culprit.
Frank P. Chiletian announces retirement from his shop at 412 Spruce Street and 208 Lackawanna Avenue. The entire stock of merchandising including millinery, hats, and furnishings will be sold at reduced prices to wind up the business. He touts honesty and quality while inviting the public to take advantage of the sale.
Josie Leston was arraigned before Alderman Millua on a charge of keeping a house of ill repute in Oakford court. She was jailed in default of $0 bail. Mrs. Colburn of Oakford court was arrested and brought before Alderman Millar on the same charge, bound over in $0 to appear at court.
An early 20th century town notice promotes price cuts at Coursen's offering butter at low prices and a related auction at Davidow Bros featuring diamonds, jewelry, clocks, and silverware. It highlights local streets and venues near Scranton with emphasis on walking distance and convenience for shoppers.
Rev. Newman Matthews of the Puritan Congregational Church West Market Street and Rev. D M Kintner of the Christian Church North Main Avenue resigned. Matthews cited lack of parishioner support and health concerns while Kintner, an elderly Civil War veteran, offered no future pastorate plans.
The Rossow brothers billed as the most wonderful midgets appear in a two day engagement at the Prothinghium with Carl and Flyde showcasing clever feats. The program features jugglers and contortionists plus a cast including Jarislan devolaire and Leavitt Newella. A group of orphans from the city attended the afternoon performance.
A barn on South Washington Avenue near Hickory Street burned in the afternoon. Firefighters extinguished the blaze before nearby structures were damaged. The barn belonged to the estate of Michael O'Mowle.
J A Daniels of Hyde Park suffered a severe crush injury to his left hand while attempting to couple two cars on the Delaware Lookawnanni and Western Pacific line. He was taken to Mayes Taylor Hospital for emergency care and observation.
City officials report redemption of most of the 1876 issue bonds. Ninety nine thousand dollars paid on the 100000 face value bonds. two of the 100000 bonds fully redeemed yesterday. Outstanding bonded obligations total 644000, including sinking fund amount.
Notes detail Saturday nominating meetings for council and ward officers across numerous wards. Villains and victors argue over whether voter interest remains strong amid debates on incumbency and party slates. Candidates include Willis Pellylee for Republican council, George In Brown for Democratic nomination in the Thirteenth, and James W. Clark seeking Eighteenth alderman. Local party committees in Lachawanna township and Mittooka organize conferees and elections.
The Equitable Life Insurance Society of New York settled the insurance of 100000 dollars on the late Chiches Parrish. A draft for the amount was issued by Blee, General Agent, No 4 Coal Jes. Ghitme, in this city. Lohmann's on Spruce street offers meals and refreshments around the clock with dinners at 40 cents and a selection of wines and cigars.
Davidow Bros conducts an auction today at 27 Lackawanna avenue Twining optician 125 Penn avenue Harris drug store listing Miss Carolyne Vo Dorney teacher at 610 Adams avenue. Closing out stock of diamonds watches jewelry clocks due to retirement in April. Davidow Bros. To Cure a Cold in One Day laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets 25 cents refunds by druggists.
A garbled obituary batch notes floods and deaths in Scranton and surrounding towns. Items include Thoris Flood surviving five children. Mahonavy funeral in Waverly. Witlando Sherman two months old. Panny Bordlek Strontand funeral in Scranton. Swarts Mary Louise Swarts buried in Dunmore.
In a bustling city scene the headline notes J Vy Guernsey at the forefront of a music track event. The feature touts a popular spot named Water Dome offering standout ambiance, urging readers to visit before buying elsewhere.
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