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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1897
Page
5
A jumble of meeting reminders and social events from Scranton area groups. Wom en and church auxiliaries plan gatherings at Green Ridge library and St Luke's church while local schools and institutes announce sessions and guests. A detailed brief notes a probate, a bank of wills, and a notable accident with injuries at a shaft. Contagious disease figures show elevated deaths and cases in the city.
Readable fragment announces clothing bargains at a shop on Luck Avenue likely offering denim overalls and hair switches. Mentions Orr’s as possibly misread brand or owner and a seaside or city street context with casual shopping language.
A large ceremony at Public School No 2 yesterday honored the Tomaluka tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men presenting a king figure to the school. About 1,200 attendees watched songs and drills in a school auditorium while A HB Stevens acted as master of ceremonies and A E Stevens represented the Grand Army of the Republic.
Waite's Comedy Company opened at the Academy of Music with The Last Paradise to a large audience. The company delivered a strong, capable performance and matched the star Frohman companies, with Lee Sterrett, Cameron Clemons, W. A. Moriavity, William H. Grave, and Katharine Cyego among the leading players.
Two committees of select council the railways and the streets and land committee meet tomorrow night. The street committee considers a resolution regarding Scranton Traction Company rights on Pittston avenue and the ordinance provisions require a 85000 line and security for conduit work with free space for one cable. Mayor Halley’s message also appears for consideration.
Stockholders met in the Commonwealth building with directors elected: W. H. Taxtor, M. Palmer, B. Taylor, K. Kingsbury and others. Mr Hoe was named president, Mr Van Store vice president, and Mr Chirk treasurer and secretary. A second slate for West Ridge Coal named A F Roe, T O Van Store, L Chirk, Alfred Hutry, GA Cleat, J M Rittenhouse with Hoe president and Van Store VP.
Important to you and your wife, son and daughter, buy a home with our Jots in central Scranton. Walking distance to theatres, hotels, churches, stores and depots on Adams Jefferson Madison or Monroe avenues. Lots have flag walks, curbs, mains, heat, and asphalt paving in front. Clear title guaranteed. Call for circular, Jones, 311 Spruce.
Coroner Longstreet and jurors examine evidence from Dr Stegner after arsenic appears in the Beagle boy’s stomach. Questions linger on how arsenic entered the home at Rendham and whether other deaths, including Hadsall and a companion, share a common cause. The case may lead to exhumation and broader chemical tests.
At a brief board of control meeting Mrs Jones was appointed janitor of No. 26 school in the North end to replace her late husband Thomas T Jones who died a week ago. The board noted prior illness and lack of attention concerns, and approved remaining term pay at the husband’s former salary. Contingent contracts for heating and ventilation for several buildings were awarded to firms including Friends & Wille of Philadelphia and Pant & Connell, with other supplier decisions and orders noted.
Major Millar will lead brigade inspections for the Third brigade from Feb 18 to April, covering regiments and companies in locations from Durville to Wilkes Barre. Dates are listed for each unit with towns including Scranton, Williamsport, Harrisburg, York, and Allentown, among others, detailing inspection days and command structure. The plan affects First Sergeant Scott of Company TF, Thirteenth regiment, as Major Millar’s orderly.
The notice lists funeral arrangements for William Sissenberrer at 21 Penn Avenue on Wednesday the 27th at Westock aom. It also mentions various local professionals and advertisements for dry cleaning, education, optics, and a cold remedy offering 26 cents per bottle with a money back guarantee.
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