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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1896
Page
8
A genuine markdown sale featuring Ingrams and Brussels items. Limited quantities and bargain prices advertised for shoppers seeking discounted merchandise.
The Republican committee of the Third district will meet in the arbitration room at the court house Scranton Pa on Tuesday July 7 at 2 80 p m. John McCrindle is chairman and J W Houser secretary.
John J. Shea becomes deputy U S marshal. A Farview-bound Delaware and Hudson train departs at 9 20. Reynolds Bedford gains admission to practice in the county. A marriage license is issued to Andre Ondry and Annie Vaino of Olyphant. Local clubs attend Wyoming monument services. Cyclists travel to New York. Women of St Luke's plan a Monday meeting. Welsh brothers hold a children’s matinee. A Pittston circus benefit is noted. Republican bicycle committee meets in Price Building. Company F holds July 4 elections for second lieutenant. Funeral of Mrs Terrence Rafferty held at St Peter’s. Piano pupils recital at Powell’s, with local assistants. Fire damages minimal in summer kitchen blaze. YMIs council delegates plan unity action for entombed Pittston men. Havers band to perform at Riverside Park on July 6 with new music and features. Park admission 10 cents. semis to wheelmen. Penn Avenue Baptist Sunday School excursion July 7 to Lake Ariel. Train leaves 8 30.
The Tribune notes public acknowledgment and transfer of sums sent for George B victims relief in Pittston. A list totals 32,050 with contributors including G E Hulb, Woolworth, Rutledge, Goldsmiths Bazaar, Williams & Bro, Greenwood Coal Co, Cush, and others to the Board of Trade Fund.
The pool board met to discuss an August start for an electrical lighting and steam heating plant at Hillside Home. Architect Amsden presented brick one and a half story plans costing about 9000 dollars with a large cellar. Specifications to be prepared and builder bids invited by July 17. Bids for electric equipment to be opened next Friday. The relief requests were granted. Beemer reported 112 male and 21 female inmates.
Contestants from abroad arrive for the Caledonian games in Laurel Hill Park. The annual event features a prize fund of 500 dollars, trophies for drill exhibitions, an illuminated balloon ascent with fireworks and parachute drop, plus dancing and showcases by Daisy Dawson and others.
Scranton bicycle riders of all ages are invited to join a July 11 parade supporting McKinley and Hobart. About 1,000 bikes are requested to line up on Washington Avenue by 7 30 PM, lanterns affixed to handlebars, with lanterns supplied by the committee.
A Delaware and Hudson employers Republican club will be organized Monday evening at 7 o'clock at the Green Ridge depot. All railroad employees of the company are invited to be present. By order of George Geary.
The Globe Hotel on Wyoming Avenue Scranton reopens with daily rates ranging from 0 to 20 for theater patrons. Bird and Flanaghan, proprietors, advertise affordable accommodations for visitors attending performances at the Frothingham venue.
Brook Trot on 8 street offers brook trout freshly caught from nearby mountains. The shop emphasizes local seafood quality and quick service to customers seeking mountain fresh fish.
Crowds fill the center as preparations finish for today’s big Independence Day demonstration. A 100 gun salute at the court house kicks off the morning parade with Grand Marshal Dunnell leading, floats forming on Washington Avenue, and up to 400 vehicles expected. Veterans in carriages, Goddess of Liberty float, and numerous societies will march in specified divisions. detailed marshal staff, uniforms and badges outlined for the procession.
Grand Marshal Dunnell issues orders for a Jefferson avenue parade route from Scranton to Spruce and Linden streets, with divisions, counter march, and a salute by the Grand Army of the Republic. Fireworks later on Linden street opposite the court house square, tickets at Sanderson's drug store.
This afternoon and evening the Scranton Driving Park hosts a grand cycling program with Lockhart’s elephants quartered on site. Exciting contests feature elephant bicycle riders, acrobats, and vaudeville acts, plus the Wilsons high wire duo, all for 25 cents. Perfect car service is arranged with races at 2:30 PM and 8:30 PM.
John Van Horn of Carbondale was committed to jail on a charge of corrupting girls under 16. He faced Maggie Conway soon jailed for a similar offense. The two girls named are Maud Bass and Estella Cole. Republican League in Pennsylvania chairman Everett Warren urged mobilization for fall campaigns. National League convention in Milwaukee is set for August 1927. Information available from Fred W. Fleitz, Scranton.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad will offer special tickets at greatly reduced rates for the National Educational Association meeting in Buffalo. Tickets go on sale July 6 and 7, usable for return until July 15, with an extension to July 11 by deposit of ticket with a joint agent in Buffalo. See local LV agent for details.
Voters of the Thirteenth ward are urged to attend a meeting at Alderman Bailey's office on Dickson avenue Monday evening July 6 at 8 o'clock p m. The gathering shows support for Major McKinley in the presidency with Sanderson Jr and Seamans noted.
County commissioners awarded Berlin Iron Works of East Berlin the iron work contract for the third story of the courthouse at $20,000. Other bids ranged from $20,075 to $20,875, with Sept 1 and Sept 25 deadlines for roofing penalties. Stone work contract set for next Tuesday. Changes include reconfiguring court rooms and moving offices. new wheel lines and product names announced.
Mayor Bailey will not act immediately on the board of health reorganization after its Thursday move. He told Tribune reporters he will attend the National Democratic convention in Chicago, absent about a week, then consider action upon return. He also avoided comment on his two patrolman appointments and the council’s failure to confirm them.
The Lackawanna Wheel Company reorganized by prominent Scranton citizens has set up its factory at 1216-1218 North Washington Avenue and begun producing bicycles of top grade. The wheels carry patented features not found in competing models and are touted for superior quality.
The advertisement promotes Sawyer's Celebration Sale offering new stylish hats for the Glorious Fourth. It emphasizes strong buying power and urges readers to shop for up-to-date Trimmed Hats to celebrate the holiday.
The notice advertises the Hotel Warwick at the Ocean end of South Carolina Avenue in Atlantic City New Jersey. It notes a fine lawn and good ocean view with Daniel Coleman as proprietor.
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