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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1896
Page
2
The notice advertises a January clearance sale at Leader 124 126 Wyoming Ave with a public show of patronage. It notes extended staff during the sale and ends February 1 for inventory and purchase options such as two dollars of merchandise for one.
In Racine Wisconsin on a January evening a society leap year party hosted by Rt. Luke's church guild drew 100 couples. Letters threatened exclusion for two young society ladies who were to attend with certain escorts, prompting the ladies to seek legal counsel for possible slander suits.
Dr Z F L Kirby, physician in charge at St Josephs hospital, operated on Michael McNamara for blood poisoning from a horse kick on January 1. The next day he lectured sisters on nursing care then contracted the disease himself and had to have part of his arm removed by Dr J Mullane. The surgeon is in critical condition but there are hopes for recovery.
In Kokomo vicinity R Calkins attacked his family with an ax driving them from the home. Constables Hawkins and Sims and about a dozen residents aided. Sims suffered a ghastly head wound. Calkins was overpowered, jailed, and to be sent to the insane asylum.
In Van Buren county investigators found an iron kettle with a small gold cache said to be hidden during the 1862 war. Residents report many men with divining rods and hope to locate about $4,000. Rev. James Fortner notes the ravines are swarmed with treasure seekers.
Lumber dealers from across the state gathered at the Bourse Philadelphia for the annual convention of the Pennsylvania Lumbermen’s Protective Association. Officers were re elected, and reports noted the new Mutual Fire Insurance company with one million in insureds and no losses. Suggestions for lower railroad fares were offered, and legislation reports highlighted actions protecting lumbermen from dishonest contractors. A pension was granted to Belinda A. Sanders, widow of James E. Sanders, and a new Tompkins post office opened with Firastue B. Phillips as postmaster.
Washington gossip notes waning influence of Martin Magee and Harrity in Pennsylvania. Quay forces gain in Philadelphia, with control of city committees likely after spring elections. Debate over delegates to the national convention and potential realignment of party leadership, including Senator Quay, Congressman Reed, and Major Armes. The piece portrays a tightening anti Magee Harrity coalition and shifting loyalties among Republicans as Democrats face uncertain prospects.
The piece contrasts Benedict Arnold’s courage with Smalley’s alleged disloyalty as names like Campos Bat Shea Bayard and Belmont surface in a sharp political opinion. It hints at future actions near telegraph offices and notes Belmont’s legal right to marry, reflecting a heated public discourse tone.
In Hackensack New Jersey Jan 8 Constable Frank Anderson admitted he and Constable McKennna staged a green goods sting at Union township hotelkeeper Frederick Ranges last March and collected 25 monthly payments to overlook the operation. The testimony referenced a letter directing action toward John Kehow a Bergen county Freeholder member linked to the case.
In Chicago ML January a comedian quipped a line and told a funny story. Nicholas Ringhardt of South Hend Indiana laughed loudly and grew boisterous until he collapsed with a fatal heart rupture from laughter.
W H Wade of Minneapolis visited his brother W W Wade in Streator Illinois. He was robbed overnight of 250 dollars and left a 1000 dollar certified check. Police traced the thief to Chillicothe where Wade was arrested and returned to Streator. The money and a reese stolen from W W Wade were found on him.
In Lebanon Indiana Dr J A Boyd long time Thorn town physician suffers a strange illness first shown in 1800. His legs have swollen badly and skin darkened to purple. A congress of Indiana physicians cannot explain the case. Friends seek Schlatter the noted healer for possible relief.
In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania doctors confront a fifteen year old girl once shot in the head. The bullet remains embedded in her brain after unsuccessful efforts to remove it. She faced months of paralysis blindness and deafness before hearing returning and slight recovery.
In Creston Iowa the First Methodist Church choir temporarily reconciles as church directors set to hear evidence and decide this week on the temporary accord. The warring factions agree to pause hostilities while seeking an amicable settlement, praising the choir as the city's finest musical group.
Lebanon Ind Jan 8 A warrant is issued for James Parker 18 son of late mayor for alleged abduction of Ora Golds bury 12. She vanished last Monday and was found to have been decoyed for a sleigh ride then transported to Zionville and Cincinnati. Police detained both awaiting a city officer.
Fred Shoopman a 35 year old man was accidentally shot and killed at his brother's home six miles southwest of Virginia city. A flock of geese flew overhead when he retrieved his shotgun from a closet a cord or chain became entangled and the gun discharged blowing off the top of his head.
A cluttered ad column offers help wanted and sales notices including a penny subscription solicitation, agents for products, employment bids for housekeepers, clerks, a bookkeeper, a tailor, and more. Many names and addresses appear, with items for sale such as desks and a mare, plus professional services from local doctors and attorneys.
Scranton to Pittston and many connections listed with multiple trains daily. Express and parlor-car services to New York and Philadelphia noted with times and Sundays. Note references to Lehigh and Susquehanna Division and station names like Reading Terminal and Jersey routes.
Train schedule from Scranton lists departures for New York Pittston Bethlehem Tunkhannock Elmira Ithaca Rochester Buffalo and more via D H R R D L W R R and other lines. Times range from early morning to late night with multiple routes including Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on all trains between Wilkes Barre and New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Suspension I at.
Trains depart Scranton on Monday June 24 1895 with multiple express and accommodation services to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Washington Binghamton Oswego Elmira Cortland Syracuse Ithaca Northumberland Wilkes Barre and beyond. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on all express trains. For precise times and packets see city ticket office 2 1/2 Lackawanna Avenue or depot office.
Truma leaves Scranton for New York and intermediate points at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Also for Honesdale Hawley and local points at 9:40 a.m. and 3:29 p.m. All trains are through to and from Honesdale. Trains depart Wilkes-Barre at 6:39 a.m. and 3:19 p.m.
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