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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1896

Page

6

Local Summer Travel and Visits Reported Across Town

Miss Flonn J Chase and others spend the summer in Dalton Mire Mount Pavone and Cartondale. Mrs Arthur Purcell will visit Atlantic City two weeks. Professor A L McCloskey leaves for Lock Haven for summer. Ex Superintendent G W Phillips attends Bloomsburg teachers convention. Peter Gul sails to Queenstown from New York. A group heads to Atlantic City from Madison Avenue. Academy of Music plans interior renovations and September reopening.

Flonn J. Chase Dalton Mire William Craig Gon, Jordon Mount Pavone Kate Ruane Green Hidee Anna Fe, Clase Quincy Avenue Connecticut Benjamin Davis Putnam Street New York City Arthur Purcell Spruce Street Atlantic City A. L. McCloskey Yeaterday Lock Haven K.P. Mitchell Hening Margaret Carvondale Rufus J. Poster Taylor Foster Madison Avenue Freehold N. J Thomas Lewis Margaret Avenue Annie Jenkins West Pittston G. W. Phillips Bloomsburg Robert Watchorn State Victory Fie J. C. Vaughan Peter Gul Penn Avenue New York the Osborne

Army Worm Destruction Tactics Outlined By State Officials

A Scranton pamphlet from the Department of Agriculture explains army worm life cycle and control. It covers origin in eastern North America, brief notes on moth appearance, egg laying, larval feeding, and natural enemies like tachina flies and ground beetles, plus methods to protect fields and culvert ditches with plowing, kerosene, burning, and fencing barriers.

Department of Agriculture Scranton Division of Entomology United States Department of Agriculture Army United States Rocky Mountains Paris

Barbers Arrested for Shaving on Sunday in Scranton

Six Scranton barbers faced alderman Wright after committing the 1797 law violation by shaving on Sunday. Each faced about 84 dollars in fines and costs. the Barbers' union sent three officials to swear out warrants. Several barbers paid fines of about nine dollars at the hearing, and the union warned more arrests if Sunday shaving continued.

Scranton Robert Blackman Louis Meyers John Ff. Volkenandt Barbers’ Union Alderman Wright W. F. O'Brien Linden Street E. Z. McDonald Wyoming House William Fornwald George Morris Spruce Street D. L. Flekes Sp. i Wright Ken Prosecuting Committee of the Union Tribune

Revenue report shows district totals for year ending June 3

Internal Revenue Collections reports district total revenue of 786 515.24 for the year, an increase of 61 429.82 from 1895. Beer stamps brought 478 898.86, spirit stamps 43 365.77, cigars and cigarettes stamps 90 819.29, tobacco stamps 48 410.21, special tax stamps 121 426.32.

Internal Revenue Collector Treasury Department

Mine accident injures Providence man Moyles

Peter Moyles of Providence suffered a severe leg injury when a mine carriage halted abruptly as the fans went down during a descent at the Brisbin mine on Monday.

Peter Moyles Providence Mr. Moyles

North End family saved after gas fills house

A North End widower John O Malley and his three sons Frank Pete and John were found unconscious by housekeeper Miss Annie Hayes after stove gas filled their Perry Avenue Warren Street home. Doctors Sullivan and McLain revived them. the father recovered by noon others suffered only headaches. The gas came from a blocked chimney flue in the kitchen above.

John O'Malley North End Perry Avenue Warren Street Frank Pete John Annie Hayes O'Malley Miss Hayes Tribune

Storm Leaves City Streets Flooded and Busy Cleanup

Citywide damage from a heavy storm kept Street Commissioner Kinsley’s force nonstop as tons of dirt washed from hills into lower streets. Crews labored to clear debris and restore sewer service, while the Tracthon company restarted streetcars on Capoise Avenue and a temporary telephone line began to restore North End communications.

Kinsley Tracthon Company Capoise Avenue Telephone Company

Lackawanna Officials Postpone Children's Ward Project

Hospital directors delayed plans for a two story children’s ward at the Lackawanna hospital due to funding shortfalls. Architect estimates put the cost at 4500 with 32000 short. aim to raise by summer subscriptions. Ward would sit on Muspetty street side with ten cots ground floor and similar upstairs, plus a detached end wing for baths and tubs.

Lackawanna Pital Lackawanna Hospital Muspetty Street Franklin Avenue Yt &T

Judgment Against Coray for 833 420 64 in Luzerne County

A judgment of 95 490 44 was entered in court yesterday against Alisha A. Coray with John B Jenkins as plaintiff. The judgment was assigned by David Perkins of Wilkes-Barre and later recorded by an exemplification. Ex Sheriff John J Fahey levied on Coray's rights in stock of Rushpock Coal Co and Spring Brook Railway Co both operating in Peckville and the Moosin to lumber district line while Coray currently resides in New York.

Alisha A. Coray John 8 Jenkins haviNs David Perkins Wilkes- Barre Luzernes County John J- Fahey Sheripf F. FE. Ryan Ubon Coray Ruspick Coal Company Spring Brook Railway Company Mr. Oray Peckville Moosin Tantrary Mr. Coray New York

Slander suit filed over alleged unfaithfulness in court

Mrs Victoria Schmoresehefski sued Andrew Kusinnski for slander claiming he proclaimed her unfaithful on the street in front of many people. Attorney M A McGinley represented the plaintiff, seeking damages of one dollar. The couple reside in Apehbayd and the incident reportedly occurred on the ith day of the month.

M. A. McGinley Victoria Schmoresehefski Andrew Kusinnski Apehbayd

Shoes Deeply Discounted for Men Women and Children

Multiple shoe styles including tan balmorals and oxford flats offered at deep discounts. Men s regular sizes reduced from five to two ninety and two dollars. women and misses styles cut to around two dollars and under. children s and youth shoes also marked down to very low prices.

Woman of repute accused of defamation by deputy in court

The plaintiff described as a respected neighbor before the remark and the deputy sheriff T J Price pursued Kosmiski who could not post $1000 bond and remains jailed.

T. J. Price Kosmiski

Man accused of multiple marriages linked to Bail for two wives

Anthony F. O'Donnell of Phelps Street faces charges after a woman claiming marriage to him swore out a warrant for criminal relations with Lizzie Holtham. He posted 500 bail. Later Mrs. O'Donnell No 2, who also claims marriage, was arrested for unlawful conduct and bailed for 2000. Pillsbury Flour mills capacity noted at 17 500 barrels four day.

Wright Howe Anthony F. O'Donnell Phelps Street Alderman Fuller Alderman Howe Lizzie Holtham Miss Holtham O'Donnell Mrs. O'Donnell No. 1 Mary Ann

Dinner Set Selection From Haviland & Co and Theo Haviland

The text promotes an artistic handsome dinner set benefiting taste and judgment. It highlights Chinese productions by Haviland & Co and Theo Haviland noted for beauty and low price. It mentions new stock patterns and the option to buy whole sets or individual pieces, inviting readers to visit and browse.

Haviland & Co Theo Haviland

Elegant Spring Suit Sale At Our Store

An elegant assortment at very low prices for quality make-up is shown in our store. If you plan to buy a Spring Suit call to view the stock. You will likely buy as the selection is appealing and hard to resist.

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