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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1896
Page
5
A brief notice announces a re building sale with marked down goods. Items described include Ingrais and Brussels as part of the sale. Prices start at $1.00 and $1.15 for certain items.
North Washington pavement relaying has begun. A tennis tournament at Dulimote association grounds is rescheduled for 3 PM Saturday afternoon. Robert Allen and others charged in a theft case were released after the Taceton company withdrew charges. Captain Medard Buwarde will lead the police in Chief Robling’s absence during his Lewistown camp leave. Marriage licenses issued to several couples including Battin Wrishtron Scheuer Reinhart Sauer. Mayor to appoint five citizens for Scranton exhibit planning with EC Lewis. A Grace Lutheran lawn social by Ladies Aid Society was financially and socially successful. Reverend Gift was gifted a silver mounted brush by the society.
The closing-out sale at the Scranton Cash Store draws buyers from all over the city and valley. The store promises huge value with daily demand for inexpensive groceries and staples like butter cheese eggs and more, as shoppers flock to take advantage of the low prices.
Delaware and Hudson Railroad filed against Lackawanna Valley Traction and Olyphant Suburban Traction seeking to block crossings at Dunmore and Hudson streets. Judge Gunster issued a special writ returnable July 1 for argument. The bill cites 120 to 140 daily trains and seasonal excursion and fast freight traffic, claiming visibility and speed create danger and urging undergrade or overhead crossings costing about 14 000 dollars. plaintiff contends street railway lacks legal right to lay tracks without municipal consent.
The Carolan Glee club of Wilkes Barre will stage Mikado at the Prothingham on July 23 to aid the Twin shaft disaster fund and also perform in Wilkes Barre for the same charity. Joseph P. Burns directs and sings Poo Bah with sixty seven others given free transport by the Delaware and Hudson Canal company from Wilkes Barre to Scranton and back.
The notice directs all residents to pay assessed taxes immediately at the municipal building WADEM FINN Collector. It also states the Turkish Bath barber shop will stay open until 9 p.m. with full force.
The Hotel Warwick located at the ocean end of South Carolina avenue Atlantic City New Jersey offers a fine lawn and a good view of the ocean. Property owned by Daniel Coleman.
Irv ing J son of Mr and Mrs John ang of 14 Birch street died after a mysterious drinking incident Funeral Friday at 2 pm Interment at Pittaton Avenue cemetery Rand olph Susan wife of J Handolph daughter of J Compton and the late Susan M Compton died July 15 Interment Saturday July 18 at 1 90 0 mm at Hawley Funeral private Hawley and New Jersey papers copy
A man believed to be John Gouge, accused of fatally wounding August Gouge in Archbald on September 10, 1894, was held in Mahanoy City. Detective Leyshon and Constable McHale escorted the suspect for identity procedures and to arrange trial, amid police reports of a brutal parricide and a prior trial where Riniminiaki was acquitted.
Landlords of dive-keeping houses are ordered to clear tenants after notices from the Associated Charities. Several lower Lackawanna avenue dwellings freed of three tenants, others urged to quit. Prosecutions pending only after next board meeting four weeks away. district attorney and police seen as proper prosecutors.
Three Scranton German singing groups and their families left for Honesdale yesterday afternoon to attend the twenty first anniversary of the Honesdale Liederkranz. About four to five hundred people rode the special train on the Delaware and Hudson line at 3 PM. The Scranton Liederkranz societies are part of the Monksdale Liederkranz and will return tonight. The article notes the absence of complete names due to OCR.
Nicholas Pidage, a Polish immigrant and L I & 8 Co employee living on South Washington avenue, was killed when a train jerk threw him under its wheels as he rode the bumpers toward the cinder barn. Coroner Longstreet ordered the body removal and empaneled a jury to hear evidence tomorrow. funeral at 3 PM with interment at Greek Catholic cemetery Minooka.
The body of Rev Daniel A Brennan arrived in this city and was taken to Carbondale on the 6.25 Delaware and Hudson train. Sixteen Philadelphia priests and a delegation of laymen and women accompanied the remains through to Carbondale. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated this morning and interment will be in Carbondale cemetery.
Advertisement states Horsford's Acid Phosphate cures heaviness and sluggishness by stimulating weak or disordered stomachs and acts as a tonic for nerves and brain. The claim emphasizes improved activity and overall vitality through a digestive and nervous system boost.
Consumer alert advises seeking McGarrah's Insect Powder in 25 and 10 cent boxes and not sold in bulk. The notice cautions buyers to request the boxed product from dealers and to avoid bulk purchases.
Scranton postal carriers expect back pay for overtime under the eight hour law that took effect during the late Congressman Connolly era. Inspectors examined time books to estimate extra time per day, with potential payments up to about $300 for some workers. The nationwide trend began after carriers in several cities pursued claims with Washington attorneys.
Judge Edwin Allbright of Allentown writes the opinion denying a new trial in the trespass suit brought by Morris and Essex Mutual Coal Co against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Co. The plaintiff owns coal land in Old Poroge township near Lackawanna station. years ago the defendant used up a large part of a calm heap.
A bold advertisement touts a large overstock of up-to-date millinery at unprecedented prices. It hails the sale as already a great success and a trade wonder, urging readers not to miss the event and to attend for the best value.
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