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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1897
Page
8
The Tribune announces a reward of $0.00 for information leading to the conviction of anyone who steals or mutilates a copy of The Tribune after delivery to a regular subscriber, underscoring the newspaper’s commitment to protect its issue integrity.
Mrs Joseph Sete of Honesdale returns home after visiting Mall Carrier George R Geary and wife on West Elm Street. Miss Marnie Dermoncy of Pittston and guests Miss Cavanaugh and Miss McGuinness of Shenandoah called on Scranton friends yesterday. Mr and Mrs T C Vor Storch hosted a dance at the Country Club Tuesday night in honor of Miss Platt of New York and Miss Reid of Montclair New Jersey.
Edward Sherwood of the City Engineer's Corps suffered a Sunday stroke that affected his left side and speech. He has since regained speech and leg use while his left arm remains hindered, under his doctors at home on Mifflin Avenue and Mulberry Street.
F C Hand secretary and J E Parrish superintendent of Scranton Power company were surprised by the birth of twin sons born within the same hour. Friends offered congratulations while the family celebrated. Court House Havana cigars advertised by F Armengol’s Little Cuban Cigar Factory claim Havana filler and wrappers. Pierce's Market closes 11 to 2 for Mrs Bryden funeral.
The notice announces the opening of Tripp Farm lots on Saturday at 10 o'clock. The short item lists the event time and location for interested bidders or buyers.
The board of health reorganized with Dr. W A Paine as president and Robert J. Murray as secretary. Henry Loftus was deposed as crematory superintendent. David Williams promoted to superintendent and James White appointed to the vacancy. Dr. Allen was reappointed health officer. The meeting also covered mortality and disease figures, nuisance abatement, and city health matters.
The text sketches J. with four younger siblings and mentions his grandparents living at Dover. It notes his father’s two marriages, a stepmother in an asylum at Middleton, and that the boy spent last night at the police station. It layers ethnic identity with a troubled family history in terse, partial terms.
Mayor Bailey denied issuing any order prohibiting leaving Dievelow on the street or curb with penalties. He said police were asked to warn pedestrians, and Mr. Dunning asked dealers to move bikes blocking a ten foot reservation, but no other bicycle orders were issued.
The Thirteenth Regiment National Guard of Pennsylvania leaves for Camp Merrill at Mount Gretna tomorrow night at 9 90. One hundred advance guards depart today at 7 40 by Delaware and Hudson Railroad with cooks and support staff under Lieutenant W J Tracey. The train to Linden to Wyoming to Lackawanna departs at 9 20 with twelve cars including a headquarters car and horse car. Ciulorel Coursen will command the regiment on the trip after returning from Cottage City.
Twenty chickens died in Frank Caswell's Oak Street yard in Taylor over two months. Awakening at 2 AM to a clatter he found four more dead birds and a mysterious black and white animal. Neighbors heard his cries at 6 AM before a gun finally shot the creature.
John street resident Thrope of the tenth ward stole a $125 bicycle from G. W. Rockwell in Sunbury by breaking in during the day and lifting the wheel at night. Rockwell traced the wheel to this city and arrested Thrope demanding payment of all expenses or return to Sunbury for trial.
Mrs. John H. Gates seeks the 12 year old son and 9 year old girl in a court fight against her husband in Peckville. Accusations of intemperance and impropriety surface as both sides claim parental unfitness and misconduct. Judge Edwards will rule Friday.
Langowski, editor of the Foolish, convicted in Wheling Rev case, was granted a further respite. At the January term he received a postponement due to his ill wife. On Saturday he faced sentence, received 20 days in jail, then a further stay was granted. He posted 3506 bail to appear August 14 for new sentencing when his wife is hoped recovered.
William Ward notes opponents melted away but Mrs Olchef ski aimed a sharp pointed stove-raker at Hinerfeldt during retreat. Ferber stepped in and bore the threat, suffering the blow. The deputy chose not to arrest the mother of eleven children amid her troubles.
Miss Laura Watson and Festus Crump of this city were married at the African Methodist Episcopal church in Howard Place in a ceremony noted as one of the prettiest in colored society circles. The church was crowded with guests, including white friends, as ushers bridesmaids and groomsmen filled the procession. After the ceremony a lavish reception was held in the lecture room and the couple, who will reside on New Street, received numerous gifts including a set of over 200 pieces from Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Warman.
An advertisement touts Horsford’s Acid Phosphate as a fatigue and mood booster and promotes Iaxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cold cure. It notes a refund promise and states the firm continues in business at the same location for 22 years, seeking public patronage in awnings tents and society goods.
Advertisement notes a shipment of fifty leghorns offered at bargain prices during a multi-tier sale. Leghorns priced per bargain tiers from 2c to 89c and up to 7 and 800 each, with claims of lower cost than elsewhere. Sale begins Tuesday morning.
Announcement states Hotel Kimborat opens to the public today for the season offering meals at all hours. Read W. Gibson Jones' Real Estate column for a choice home. Breacham's Pills advertised for constipation. Local items mention clams lohater spring chicken soft crabs ice cream and bicycle parties with music.
A promotional pitch touts sensational selling and constant price sacrifices. The copy emphasizes buying cheap goods, disregarding manufacturer motives and urging readers to follow suit and stock up.
We offer oil stoves at 25c 31c 69c and 98c along with hammocks priced 39c 63c 98c and 1.24. Refrigerators are advertised at 6.88. Baby carriages are included in a broad sale. We have slashed prices and invite astonished buyers.
Lackawanna county committee finalizes travel for the Five-County Christian Endeavor reunion at Farview on August 5. A special train departs Wilkes-Barre at 8:90 a m and Beranton at 30 o'clock with Bauer's band providing selections during the day.
Anthony Starling suffered severe head wounds and body bruises after a heavy roof fall in the Bellevue mine. He was treated at home on Dodgecourt and by Dr Walker who reported shock and a large scalp wound requiring over twenty stitches. condition improving in latest reports.
Aged 14 months? No, 1 year old Wille Rohme from Newburg New York went to Providence police seeking his father who left two months ago. The boy lost his boot black kit gifted by a Providence gentleman after sleeping. Acting Lieutenant Ridgeway Drew alerted Mrs. Duggan and an inquiry will pursue the father. if unavailable the boy will live with his Newburg aunt Mrs Woollider.
Street Commissioner Dunning ordered a crew to repair the Abington Turnpike within city limits. A $1,000 appropriation funds the work, not enough for major improvements, but efforts aim for lasting repairs.
Peter Theobald of 608 Eynon Street was injured yesterday when a roof collapsed at a West Side colliery. He suffered a fracture of the right thigh bone and bruises. he was taken to Moses Taylor Hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey, elocution teacher, announces a big sale opening at Tripp Farm Plot on Adams Avenue. Telephone and postal details given. Twining optician at Harris' Drug Store on Penn Avenue advertises hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with references to Crystal Laundry quality.
The article touts affordable alternatives to costly hair bugs and urges immediate purchase before carpet prices rise within a month or two. It promotes similar service at less than half the price to attract customers for upcoming cost increases.
Deputy Sheriff J R Ferber appeared at the courthouse with a lip wound and missing tooth after going with Simon Hin erfeldt to seize household effects of Mrs. Andrew Olchefaki at 202 Price street. A crowd of the woman's kin opposed the action and reinforcements in the form of Deputies H F Ferber and others arrived.
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