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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1896
Page
5
A markdown sale offers Brussels and ingrains goods at reduced prices. Shoppers are urged to compare values and take advantage of discounted items during the sale event.
The Republican county committee calls a county convention at 2 pm on July 26 at Miekc Mall Scranton to nominate candidates for the November general election. Delegates will be elected on August 1 between 1 and 7 pm, with notice given at least two days prior. Signed J. H. Thomas, chairman. J. E. Watkins, secretary.
Local items report tarrying of Hermidanino Buarlano and Teresa Min iM by Alderman Wright, court-house repairs, and weather signals to be shown at the Postoffice building. The sheriff sold Luon F Oshetski’s general store stock on Fitton Avenue for 9.7 million. Oshetski purchased it. Regher of Wie Hopkins admitted to probate for Bernard Cawley’s will, with Peter Cawley named executor. A Mock Inl party journey from Scranton to Block Island via Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad aims for dinner Tuesday. The African Methodist Episcopal church fair ends tonight with a cake walk and a barrel of flour prize. Jane Reap and Mary Ann Leach mentioned. legal action against John Gobogall in a land dispute in the Second Ward. Mayor Hatley receives anonymous letters daily. most go to the waste basket. Dayhll McDonald resumes shipping foreman role at Dickson foundry and will move to Lima, Ohio, to join son Thomas McDonald, superintendent and stockholder in an oil concern. Major Henry Belin Jr of Scranton, at the Lafayette, is a leading organizer for the Du Ponts and says mining will stay strong through Christmas. Lackawanna miners show no Populist talk. Belin recalls Slocum Hollow days as Scranton grew into a city of nearly 1000. Philadelphia Inquirer.
Saturday bargains on ladies mualin underwear Lisle thread hose shirt waists gloves and mitts ties ribbons and summer corsets offered by Mears and Hagen in a local shop display setting.
Ocean Grove Asbury Park and all shore points travel on the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Train departs Scranton at 8 20 a m and Wilkes Barre at a m arriving at Geeni Grove and Asbury Park at 4 pm with no car changes. Elegant coaches run on these trains, offering a pleasing desirable route to the sea.
Senor A de Varona Quesada, formerly head of the Cuban-American Junta of Humalo, arrives in Scranton to organize a peaceful Cuban Patriotic Union within six weeks. He aims to fund Cuban women in need by selling Cuban tag at city drug stores and denies ties to the Cuban revolutionary party. Varona, accredited representative of the Cuban republic, recalls his father’s torture and death during the ten years' war, highlighting the brutality faced by Cubans.
The test aimed to locate the bullet in Officer Mink but the plate impression was unclear. Photographer Hunonider produced a photograph, showing a dark outline around the ride, enough to suggest the X ray may work. An exhibi tion is planned within a week for doctors and press officials.
Coroner Longstreet learned of Michael Kadrina of Jesup’s death before noon but an arrest prevented inquest. Autopsy planned this morning to remove the skull, tied to the crime by Kolar who fled after the assault with a tomahawk on Sunday night. The victim sank, revived briefly, then remained unconscious until his death.
Sixteen cars carried children and mothers from St Luke's Episcopal church to Lake Ariel on a free excursion. Rev E J Haughton led the outing with an executive committee including C H Derman and Mrs Foster. The day was pleasant, refreshments were affordable, boat rides cost ten cents, and all returned safely by supper.
Used as a historical advertisement note indicating McGarrick's Insect Powder sold in 25 and 10 cent boxes. It states never sold in bulk and warns to take no other brand. The brief item emphasizes small pack pricing and brand loyalty.
A contentious city council meeting debated high lighting costs for the Crystal Engine Company's Linden Street house. Chief Hickey estimated savings by reducing lights and adding switches, while other members argued for fire department support. Bills for the Nay Aug Engine House and sewer projects were discussed amid routine ordinances and bids.
Word reached Alderman Howe that goods stolen from the Oriental club are likely traced to North Carolina, with the whiskey missing but the rest recovered.
The Twin Shaft relief association reports over nine hundred ten thousand dollars with ongoing increases. Secretary LD Atherton has delivered about four thousand six hundred to the Pittston committee and more is expected. Trustees plan quarterly meetings and require annual public audit reports in two Wilkes-Barre daily papers. Thomas Mancan resigns as treasurer. M W O'Boyle elected in his place.
The Frothingham last night hosted The Mikado to aid Pittaton relief, enriching the fund by over $200 as a large audience enjoyed the quaint and tuneful operetta. Joseph Burns directed and served as Pooh Bah, with D L O Neill Jr as Ko Ko delivering strong humor.
Secretary Atherton received two inquiry letters from men seeking to establish new industries in Scranton. One from Paterson twine and rope maker with wine patents proposing a $25,000 capital plant producing 2000 pounds of twine daily, employing 50 workers in 5000 feet of floor space. The other from Albany seeking boiler and machinery repair operations. Letters to be reviewed by the manufacturers committee.
Mayor Bailey orders police to arrest any cyclist speeding on busy streets. The warning aims to protect pedestrians and curb reckless wheelmen while allowing reasonable care on crossings.
The governor said he would take up the Bocchino respite case after consulting Attorney General McCormick and Secretary Read er, with decision likely next week. The request argues new light on evidence and aims to allow full Pardons Board presentation. The case stems from a Dunmore murder and a looming Aug 6 execution.
Terrence Cullen spends vacation in New ark New Jersey while Julia Murray Ellen Connelly head to Atlantic City Miss Margaret Cawley to New York and sea shore. Ten year old George Stuart breaks a tree limb falling fifteen feet then suffers a broken arm Dr Garvey treated. Others head to Lake Winola Atlantic City and Peckville while James Dowd suffers a bicycle crash last Tuesday.
Fine lawn and view of the ocean at this Atlantic City property owned by Daniel Coleman. Prime coastal location with strong vistas and access to the shore.
The Hogton Transcript records a playful exchange about whether newborns are blind and how soon they can see. Duddy questions the premise while Jin Co. suggests an early notice would have been taken.
20 Lbs. Granulated Sugar con $1.00 Strictly Fresh Eggs per dozen Choicest Light and Very Lean Bacon per pound These goods are warranted to be the finest sold in the city of Scranton.
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