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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1895
Page
3
Mantrooe and Scranton residents visit Pelbdson Olwe atreer while others entertain guests from Lore mle and Wilkes-Barre. Delegates from Scranton board attend the annual national bonds of trade meeting in Washington DC, with trips planned to Florida for several locals in April.
Stockholders met in the Commonwealth building and elected officers for the coming year. Thomas P Fowler was named president James Grits was elected vice president and J H Rickart secretary and treasurer. J M Anderson became director replacing W W Paterson with J M Fettenhouse and FP E Platt named section officers. The meeting praised the road’s performance in the just completed year.
Mrs Francisea Kynowski of Scranton sues Delaware Lackawanna Western Railroad claiming 25000 for the death of her 20 year old son in the Bellevue mine. She alleges the shaft entrance was inadequately guarded causing the fatal accident. Filed by attorney M A Motiniey.
Courtroom No 6 heard verdicts in damage suits against the city, Bailey sues for injuries from a sidewalk hole on Price Street, Cowell seeks damages for seizure of goods, and Knight challenges land value for a school site. Other cases include a shirt sale dispute and reviews of coal price talks with local railroad officials.
A special auditing committee postponed its proceedings on the Ferber inquiry due to the absence of Councilman Morris. The panel discussed alleged improper influence over the Niagara base ball group and licensing for park control, while noting past gambling rumors at the Liberty Hose house. The panel, chaired by Michael, adjourned pending Morris’s return with the next meeting set for his call.
A large delegation of Storrs miners and laborers from shafts T and 2 gathered yesterday afternoon in Lloyd's Hall Pylesburg to hear a committee report presented at the meeting.
News of the railroads contains notices on the Delaware Valley Electric Railroad Company facing execution and potential sale. A Coatesville wreck killed two and injured several when track spread on a curve. William Stilwell’s condition worsened leading to death after hospital care. Railway staff changes include PR Brown at home recovering and Harry Brewer covering duties. Local anglers will target Bradford Sullivan and Wyoming counties’ streams feeding Lehigh Valley before spring. J W Wallen, D L & W carpenter, ill with a complicated disease. condolences for a child’s death. Crippled coal cars rise. hours may extend next month. Dr Ware reportedly cured eye issues of D L & W freight official. Vespers meetings grow in size and interest under their president.
Exhibition of a German photograph from a celebrated painting titled Christ in Gethsemane displayed in the window of Pred L Meyer at 31 Spruce Street. The notice notes the Kin Park church Sunday school classroom and mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills advertising cures for catarrh and liver ailments. Annie O'Brien of 37 Exchange St Buffalo is cited about Burdock Blood Bitters.
The Young Men's Christian Association provides a public reading room with twelve national and local dailies plus nineteen weeklies, technical journals, juvenile and sports titles, and major magazines. It highlights scientific and religious works in equal measure, attracting hundreds of young men who read wisely and stay informed.
Mrs John Serven of 310 West Fourth Street New York testifies Munyon's Remedies saved her family from frequent doctors visits and aided many illnesses. She cites cures for asthma and digestion issues and notes remedies are available from Munyon's Homeopathic Company Philadelphia at about five to ten cents per bottle through druggists.
A humorous and archaic rhyme notes the frequent use of Castoria for child ailments from infancy to adulthood, referencing remedies and the lasting memory of familiar product names across generations.
A community entertainment is set for tonight at 1555 Dickson Avenue featuring Prohibition Quartette performances, recitations, and a temperance address by Mrs M A Goodwill. The program includes music by the Prohibition Quartette and ASHEN Quartet, with recitations by Mable Mallory and others. Also advertised is a Poultry and Pet Stock Show on January 21 at Armory Hall Pittetan, with doors from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission details given.
The notice announces a sale starting today and continuing while supplies last for 200 dozen men’s laundried negligee shirts in new spring effects. Original price 75 cents, offered at 47 cents each.
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