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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1897

Page

3

Local notes on pay, appeals, and a release from prison

The Saturday report notes street commissioners receiving pay. A revision and appeal session met to set appeal days with Hearn. Mary McDonald of Orchard Street was held in $200 bail for threatening a neighbor, Mire Bridget Walah. John Groth was released from Eastern Penitentiary after a year and a half for stealing $123 from John Cambrosio of Old Forge.

Street Commissioners Department Chord of Revision and Appeal Hearn Mary McDonald Orchard Street Alderman Millar Kim Mire Bridget Walah John Groth Eastern Penitentiary John Cambrosio Old Forge

Early Democratic Convention Favored by Some Leaders

Colonel Fitzsimmons argues for an early county Democratic convention to avoid factional collapse. The piece cites criticisms of delaying the nominating meeting and notes Republican interference fears, urging rapid organization and a prompt declaration to run. Interviews with prominent Democrats support an early date.

Fitzsimmons F. J. Pitesimmons Funny News Demencriis RepubMcans Billy Newe Aleo

Local Advert Plugs Heating and Plumbing Services

Crash Suits, $4.00, 98.00, $6.00, $8.00 offered at Colling & Hackett 220 Lackawanna Avenue. Steam Heating and Plumbing with Pp F. & M. T. Howley 231 Wyoming Ave provide services and listings.

Colling & Hackett Lackawanna Avenas F. & M. T. Howley Wyoming Ava

Collins & Hackett Advertises Men and Boys Suits

Local shop Collins and Hackett offers crush and linen suits for men and boys. Store at 24 Lackaave promotes a stylish, affordable line with a broad selection and modern cuts.

Collins & Hackett Lackaave

Morning Sermon on Work and Wages by Rev W J Ford

Rev W J Ford at Green Ridge Baptist church preaches on Luke parables about workers in the vineyard and talents interpreting rewards for faithful service. He argues rewards depend on ability opportunity and effort rather than mere salvation and cites early saints and martyrs to urge active gospel use.

W. J. Ford Green Ridge Baptist Church Veter Christ Gord Mosen Egypt Paul Heavenly Land

Blessed memorial pulpit for St. Luke's Episcopal Church

The memorial pulpit given by Mrs. Goodhaard Clark in memory of her daughter Ellaabeth Clark Baker was blessed at a 7 30 o clock communion service by Rev. Rogers Ternel. The rector delivered a benediction asking for wisdom and truth for those who speak from the pulpit. Israel opened the morning sermon with a note of Mrs. Baker’s service to the church and Sabbath school, praising the memorial as much for deeds of kindness as for artistry and cost.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church Cgoodhaard Clark Ellaabeth Clark Baker Rogers Ternel Israel

Church Services Across Several Congregations and Preachers

Union and visiting clergy conducted services at Trinity Lutheran First Presbyterian Green Ridge Presbyterian Second Presbyterian Penn Avenues Baptist Simpson Methodist Plymouth Congregational and Washburn Street churches. Preachers included Rev C G Spiecker Rev F M Bouton Rev Dr P F H Brooks Rev Dr G Parsona Nichols Rev Dr Isaac J Lansing Rev George H Charles Rev T Barker Rev Lev Hird Rev A Wallace and Rev RE Morris. Grace Lutheran closed for repairs and pastor Rev Foster U Gift departs on vacation.

Trinity Lutheran C. G. Spiecker Cleveland F. M. Bouton Linden Street PF. H. Brooks Wilkes- Tarre First Presbyterian Church G. Parsona Nichols Binghamton Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Isaac J. Lansing Boston Second Presbyterian Church George H. Charles Camden N. J Penn Avenues Baptist Church T. . Barker Simpeon Methodist Church William Parsons Lev Hird People's Prohibition Church A. Wallace Presbytery St. Paul, Minn Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Plymouth Congregational Church RE. J. Morris Wilkes- Barre Grace Lutheran Church Foster U. Gift

Dainty Plea and Referee Report in Bond Case Bribery Allegation

A court report upholds a defendant in a suit by J R Dainty for services in a bond matter while detailing alleged bribery hints from plaintiff Dainty to attorney Charles L Hawley. Hawley's report quotes Dainty offering bribe phrases and a plan to gain by adjournments, including a three thirds split, with a peculiarly quizical look and wink. The referee asserts Dainty's conduct was dishonest and implies possible further court action.

Jamen BR. Dainty Charlies L. Hawley Mr. Hawley J. R. Dainty Charles Chamberlain Dainty Plaintry M Hawley Tom Mike

Abused Newsboy on Roaring Brook Bridge Assault

A man named Melean attacked a young newsboy Nathan Epperelly yesterday morning on the Roaring Brook bridge. He beat the boy stole his money and threw his papers into the brook. Bystanders alerted police and Patrolmen Gurrell and Sloat arrested the suspect who slept upon custody.

Melean Roaring Brook Nathan Epperelly Partles Gurrell Sloat McLean

Collina and Hackett Wool Crash Suits Ad

An advertisement for Collina and Hackett offers wool crash suits priced to appeal to readers of the era. The copy promotes smart attire and practical wear for active use.

Collina & Hackett

Trio Accused of Misconduct Meet at Station House

Three individuals, highlighted as persistent offenders, are described in a brief account of a gathering at the station house related to alleged misconduct. The report notes ongoing concerns about behavior toward the public and local authorities.

Community inmates held at central station

Pirideet Naughton Grace Moriarity and Mary Roberts were held yesterday at the central station house. Naughton was picked up on Washington Avenue for drunkenness. Moriarity was found near the Paurot house alley. Roberts was found drunk asleep on the cobbles of Railroad Alley about 1 o'clock in the morning. Thirty days in fate of conch.

Pirideet Naughton Grace Moriarity Mary Roberts Central Station Naughton Wormin Washington Avenue Mra. Moriarity Paurot House Railroad Alley Conch

County Surveyor Bartl Considers Leaving for South Africa

County Surveyor Edmund A. Bartl may resign in coming months to seek mining fortunes in South Africa. He has not made a definite decision, but told a Tribune reporter that it was quite likely he would go.

Edmund A. Bart Africa Bart Trittine

State of coal trade shows lean anthracite stocks nationwide

The six month output of anthracite totals about 16 million tons versus 14 million in 1890 and 20.6 million in 1895. Yards visited numbered 105 with 500000 ton capacity yet only 18000 tons on hand. East side yards hold 17 percent of capacity, Brooklyn and Jersey City about 400000 tons capacity, retailers stock around 4 percent of capacity. Reports estimate regional stocks from 10 to 40 percent of capacity beyond Cape Cod to Cape Cod and along Hudson River.

New York City Brooklyn Jersey City New England Cape Cod New York Hudson River Pennsylvania

Great Sale of Pictures Opens This Morning

The Picture Department cuts prices on framed pictures engravings photographs pastels and reprints. Sample offers include 28x32 gilt frames at 1.48 and hand colored gold mats at 0.39. Framed French artotypes and silverware bargains also highlighted with assorted household items priced to move.

Coal Market Outlook Shows Tight Supplies Ahead

In Philadelphia the on hand coal reflects a larger share of storage capacity while the West reports heavy stocks but scant retail coal. Past years show the market slow to realize this year is unique since 1892 and 1894. June 1 tidewater totaled 725090 tons, much in yards with light demand. Prices may rise as July advances and output aims to meet only in sight demand, risking regional scarcity.

Philadelphia

The Best Mason Jar Wins The Least Expensive Quality

A vendor notes that patents have expired and warns that the lowest quality Mason jars spoil fruit. the best jars are the cheapest, with good jars costing less and yielding many sizes from pint to four gallons. The message promotes selecting reliable jars over cheaper poor options.

Downstairs copper bottom wash bucket sale featured

Advertises sale items including a 10-quart tin bucket priced at 19 cents, cedar bucket at 19 cents, and a 49 cent flat bottom item. Mentions a sale with items described as strong made and bundles of tin. Local pricing indicates discounts from earlier 8 cent and 40 cent levels.

Aelee

Ice cream freezers and related goods sale notice

Ice cream freezers 14 quart dishpans and galvanized sprinklers offered. Painted green railings and painted brown bread domes listed with sale prices. Various household items such as tins and bunksets featured, with reduced sale prices noted.

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