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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1897
Page
7
Local retailer announces a fresh stock of $1.00 Oxford Ties promising unbeatable value. The message highlights easy savings for customers and hints at competitive worry in the market.
Street Commissioner Dunning will start four gangs of men repairing West Market street this morning. The piece details a series of local notices including a prisoner release, property sale, horse death, and various probate actions.
Dr C C Rapp dentist 134 Wrewing avenue opposite Hotel Jermyn mentioned in local item about a Hayes orchestra engagement at Farview today.
Defendants Cornelius Smith and John Stanley Smith file answer denying most of Fellows claims. They admit some facts, dispute credits on a note, assert prior conveyances and payments, and allege Fellows lacks title or interest in the property. They claim plaintiffs remedy lies at law and seek dismissal of the bill.
The Philadelphia Stockholder reports that early effects of the bituminous miners strike are minor but trade conditions improve daily. Leading coal firms oppose large output increases and warn a prolonged strike could divert supply to the western market, raising demand and prices for anthracite steam sizes.
Last Thursday Mrs. G. T. Jennings of the South Side was arrested on an Alderman Millar warrant for throwing coal at Mrs. Madden. She posted bail to answer in court and maintain peace, but reoffended. A second arrest followed and Mrs. Madden claimed scold and assault charges plus killing chickens, the latter blamed on Jennings' wandering fowl. Hearings set for tonight at 8 o'clock.
Mayor Halley announced Monday his intention to sign two measures. The resolution to rename the municipal building City Hall and the ordinance to remodel the Centre street station house await final legal clearance before he signs. Also promoting the Liederkranz excursion to Farview on Tuesday July 27 with Bauer providing music.
Casper Souper a 70 year old inmate at Hillside Home shot himself in the mouth with a 32 calibre revolver while seated beside his invalid wife in the female ward. He died at once, the coroner deeming no inquest necessary. The mystery remains how he obtained the weapon. The couple had shared a room since July 15 1892 and had long been in failing health. The wife is severely affected by the shock.
A LackaWanna township audit session in McDonough's hall probed 1886 school board expenses. Bills from Multecrin & Judge for No 3 repairs and Thomas Kelly for No 8 repairs drew scrutiny. Painter bills by Robert Driscoll and William Linn were examined, with testimony conflicted. Proceedings adjourned to next Tuesday. M J Donahoe represented the directors.
Police hunt John and W. J. McNichols of Luzerne Street after a brutal murder ous assault on neighbor Thomas Boland in a saloon Sunday night. Boland intervened to spare a man about to be whipped and suffered severe head injuries from beer bottles. Warrant issued before Alderman Millar.
Monnay notes that despite a thorough search, the assailants have not yet been located.
James P Duggan 34 of East Mauch Chunk a Jersey Central brakeman fell between cars on freight No 41 near Taylor and died at daybreak. The body was found after search near Wilkes Barre by Coroner Longstreet and sent to his hometown. He was married.
The legislature created the Bureau of Mines and Mining and the governor will appoint a chief within thirty days. William Stein, current mine inspector for the Sixth Shenandoah district, is cited by the Pottsville Miners' Journal as the leading candidate with broad support. Stein is father of Dr. James Stein and chaired the inquiry into the Twin shaft disaster at Pittston.
Mrs. Mary Savannah of Avoca faced a hearing before Alderman Millar after accusing her daughter Mrs. Mary Lucie of defrauding her of a house and two South Side lots. The ninety year old accuser was held on $1,000 bail pending court. The charge states the daughter exploited her mother’s limited means to gain possession and then mortgaged the property for $1,100.
Afton Bushnak was discharged from the Eastern penitentiary after serving two years and nine months for felonious wounding. He had three months deducted for good behavior from a three year sentence imposed October 1, 1944 by Judge Gunster. The crime involved attacking fellow countryman Stephen Upka with a knife during a drunken quarrel in Carbondale.
George Nichols an 11 year old colored boy who writes poetry was arrested for taking a ride on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad. Authorities note his writing talent but emphasize the theft charge and custody proceedings.
A man was arraigned before Alderman Millar by Special Constable Durain after being captured while traveling from Buffalo to New York on foot. The alderman released him on the condition he quit the city within two hours. The defendant amused onlookers by answering in rhyme during the hearing.
The item from Draina Mall notes that Mason jar quality varies after patent expirations and warns that cheaper jars spoil fruit. It emphasizes selecting the best jars at low cost and references a telephone contact 2453 for ordering.
The store lists berry dish leaf shape 1.48 normally, now 98c, bread plate with gold edge 48c, items selling quickly. A 20x24 inch St Cecilia picture with gold frame and mat is 98c. New lamp styles with China globes arrive, including Brass Base with China Bowl and Globe at 3.59.
No sham or shoddy goods in this sale with our regular staple items offered at Bargain Prices. The ad promises dependable products at lower prices for shoppers seeking value.
A partial catalog describes assorted items including Tangle-Foot Sticky Fly Paper double sheets Child's Honeycomb Bibs white Towels large 20x36 Old Cloth Bibs Sewing Machine Ice Picks glass tumblers and jelly tumblers with tins and lids Tin or Black Iron Bread Pans priced in cents with quick sale language and reduced prices.
SECOND FLOOR. Chip Rastketa. A large variety of very low prices. Screen Doors imitation walnut. Screchings for inepding doors to keep out flies. Table Of Cloth 14 yards wide. Hammocks reduced to close out. Washing Machines worth $5.00 reduced. Bird Cages good size. Carpet Sweepers.
Delivered anywhere in the city limits. Come early for this sale as a money saver. More bargains than ever offered before.
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