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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1897
Page
3
The advertisement promotes Oxford ties at one dollar per pair. It notes limited stock with the blacks remaining until Tuesday night. It warns that sizes and widths are incomplete but a fit is likely for most buyers.
Charles Bacon McAnulty remains held on bail for a further hearing after desertion and non-support charges by his wife Emma. A $71,000 lien was filed against Scranton Traction by attorney H Soper for Joseph Moder. Colonel Coursen ordered a suspension of company drills through Monday October 4. Walter Miller was fined for stealing a ride on DL&W trains. Mrs. Elizabeth Wilmore gained a pension grant via Congressman Conwell. Farber's Heroes held an annual fishing outing at Darans farm with about thirty five members. Prothonotary Pryor filed bonds for John W Mohrs, school tax collector in Carbondale. A Lackawanna Valley Council visit to Taylor and a reception in Wilkes-Barre were announced. The Scranton Board of Trade Real Estate stockholders met. Charles Wairdte sued for $2.90 in slander. Meadow Brook Silk Hq to resume operations after July 4 shutdown. Colonel W F Cody known as Buffalo Bill noted for his enduring exhibitions.
Scranton Traction introduces a revised transfer system with tickets stamped by line names to prevent misreads. New light wheel streetcars arrive, featuring two trucks nine electric lights and roomy vestibulated platforms for improved passenger flow.
The Tribune reports L I and S Co pig iron shipments from Colebrook furnaces to Lackawanna Iron and Steel Scranton. General manager Wehrum says piles are for stack use with available storage and no large orders, countering claims of an overabundance or major orders.
Fire broke out in a corner of a room on the first floor at 21 Raymond Court while the family was away. An alarm from box 23 went out about 8 PM but fire companies arrived after the blaze was already controlled with minor damage.
The Nayives, Crystals and Chemicals responded to a small fire at a residence owned by A. Rittenbender. The upper floor, occupied by Meyer Burke, brother-in-law to Firestine, sustained light damage. the building is insured.
An alarm from box No. 15 at 6 50 last evening drew Chemlenis Crystale and Nay Augs to Lackawanna avenue near F C Dimlers Farber shop. Smoke noted but not spreading, caused by a failed attempt to start a fire. A Lackawanna avenue bridge slip narrowly spared a wreck as the hose team arrived with no serious incident.
Rev. Dr. W. H. Pearce of First Methodist Church Wilkes-Barre preached at Elm Park on Hebrews 11 26 praising Moses for abandoning luxury to rescue his people. He urged vision of universal liberty and enduring sacrifice, citing martyrs and reformers, and urged church to act as a living body with an eternal mission.
Rev. Dr. H. H. Harris, pastor of Calvary Baptist in Taylor, delivered the evening sermon at the First Welsh Baptist Church on South Malin Avenue. A large audience heard the well known divine and left with a favorable impression.
The Dingley bill ends the 1 1 2 percent rebate on revenue stamps bought by brewers. A telegram confirmed the cancellation and brewers rushed to buy stamps before the rate ends. Messengers collected large quantities, with some purchases totaling as much as 10 000 and about 150 000 dollars worth changing hands before supply ran out.
The Young Men’s Christian Association announced exam results from the John Raymond Institute. Five pupils passed including Miss Alice A. Hine, Fred Seeling in bookkeeping, Joseph Jennings, Stephen Righards in elementary arithmetic, and Thomas F. Roche in advanced arithmetic. Indies’ freehand drawing class members Bell Duncan, Marilla Mott, Grace Shelly, and Elizabeth Sanderson also passed RK. Lyons’ examination.
Professor Plumley argues Scranton should preserve the Meadow Brook valley and Green Run forest lands, covering 16 000 acres, to provide limitless water and recreation. He praises water company foresight, warns against tree cutting, and urges forest restoration to rival Chicago and New York in a mountain forest park.
Morton L Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered widespread inflammatory rheumatism for six weeks after eight doctors failed. After using Mys Tic Care for Rheumatism she gained immediate relief and could walk in three days. Sold by Carl Loreng, druggist, 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.
A vintage advertisement promotes Castoria for infants and children highlighting its gentle stomach soothing properties and safe use as a nightly remedy.
Donations were received for Bt. Lake's Cresco summer home including a cabinet organ, potatoes, bananas, a full line of silverware and other items. Previous cash acknowledgments totaled $167.79.
A manufacturer argues that Mason jars vary in quality after patent expirations. The poorest jars sell cheapest, but the firm insists they do not stock them. The best jars are the cheapest, since a single bad jar can ruin fruit, while good jars save money in the long run.
A buyer notes a Davis piano traded in as perfect and long lasting, priced at 95 dollars after a prior sale around 500. Another high grade upright by Fischer may have a store scratch and could sell for about 280 instead of 400.
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