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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1897
Page
5
Miss Mannahan describes how a somber audience of sisters inspires her talk with engaged attention. The piece lightly mocks attending men, laments the ill fate of insane residents, and critiques a road plan near a rural retreat while noting continued rainy golf outings at the country club.
The Epworth Leaguers note a high number of false teeth among Ontario residents, claim dentists, observing the trend during a Toronto visit.
A jumble of social items lists residents visiting relatives and attending parties in Scranton and nearby towns. It notes Pearl Breen of New York hosting relatives on Ninth Street, several names at the New York Herald, and visitors from Bloomeburg, Bellefonte, Pottsville, and Birmingham. Fragments mention marriages, illnesses, a wedding at Pine Street, and Horace Walton’s appointment with Metropolitan Life Insurance.
Mrs. Ellen Burke of New York delivers a lecture on literature and teaching methods for public school teachers at St. Thomas college. Miss Manahan presents perspective drawing as students from St. Cecilia's observe and respond to readings, with emphasis on authors, myths, and varied books for reading lessons.
C H Blanhhard a newspaper collector narrowly avoids death after slipping at a Laurel Hill car corner of Washington avenue and Spruce street. The vehicle halted just before crushing his head as the wheel nearly struck the prostrate man. Passengers faint with horror, motorman praised for quick action.
Rev Db T Phillips of Chicago has been chosen as consul to Cardiff succeeding Anthony Howells. He won essay prizes in the United States and Wales and has served in Linntiort Wales Bristol England Parsons Port Chester Philadelphia Baltimore and Chicago. He worked for the national Republican committee and was backed by Illinois and Kentucky senators and Secretary Sherman.
A New York dispatch claims a giant brewing trust is nearly perfected to unite American brewers under J P Persh at the helm. The consolidation would command capital twice that of Standard and bring brewing firms in most cities under single control, with Philadelphia as the regional center. Local Scranton firms named as potential participants include E Robinson Co, Stegmater, Wilkes Barre, Casey & Kelly, and the Lackawanna Brewing Co.
Mrs Hannah Stein waived a hearing on a larceny by baile charge brought by C. B. Flanders before Alderman Howe. Bail set at 800 dollars with J. Hopkins as surety. counsel included C. Ballentine for Stein and J. Elliot Rosa for Flanders.
The store of Louisa Freedman at 131 Penn Avenue was closed by the sheriff following executions totaling 81,450. A $1,450 note was confessed. claims include $200 for Empire Dry Goods Co and $1,250 for Morris Freedman with notes of 350, 400, and other items.
Thomas King of Brooklyn street described a Sunday incident at Mountain pond where a giant snake rose from the bushes as King protected oars used by the public. He sought help and a struggle ensued as the reptile attacked repeatedly, resisting capture for use as an attraction.
W. H. Togee traveled from Westerly Rhode Island to Scranton to locate his brother J. Frank Stanley known on the stage. Both brothers were jailed for drunkenness with fines set at ten dollars each and awaiting funds from home.
Forty five excavation teams with seventy laborers under Foremen Hartman and Meyer push the foundation for Jonas Long's new department store on the old Wyoming house site. A ten man masonry crew builds a curbside retaining wall on Lackawanna avenue as depth reaches about twenty five feet. Overtime shifts aim to complete in eight to ten days as crowds watch progress.
Objection raised to asphalt repair specifications after hides opened with Barber company and Keystone Paving as bidders. Columbia Construction and some councilmen claim Trinidad lake asphalt favored Barber or material tied to that firm, prompting possible new advertisement and altered specs in tonight’s council sessions.
Elm Park church and Sunday school plans its annual excursion to Lake Ariel tomorrow. The Erie and Wyoming Valley station on Washington avenue departs at 4.30 a.m. with return from Lake Ariel at 6 p.m. Tickets valid on all trains that day. Prizes for athletic events and games. refreshments and ice cream on grounds. Lawrence band will accompany.
The Seven teenth Sewer district viewers announce a 10 o'clock meeting in the common council chamber for property owners to appeal assessed damages or benefits from the board’s estimates. A. S. Fuhrman & Co. continues in business at the same stand offering awnings tents flags and decorations.
An advertising snippet promotes Crystal laundry work with upbeat lines and the promise of customer satisfaction backed by a friendly, smiling man in the service.
A druggist advertises Dromo Quinine Tablets as a laxative promising a refund of 85 cents if the remedy fails to cure. The notice targets general customers and underscores a money-back guarantee.
Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey, renowned elocution and oratory teacher, based at 107 Wyoming avenues, highlighted for training in delsarte methods.
Twining, an optician, operates at 125 Penn avenue inside Harris' drug store with hours from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. TM.
The fire department plans to abolish the loud gong signal for first calls in the central city district. A new code will use numbered taps to indicate which company is needed, with specific patterns for engine, hose, and ladder units. A second alarm will revert to the old gang system.
The meeting included Chief J. Hickey District Chief M MoeManua Fred Warnke Louie Redwees Jirt ley Joseph irt ley and Charles Raynor with Councilman Fred Durr heading the fire committee. Lorene Zendler was absent due to illness. A special season board meeting was set for Wednesday Aug 6.
At one o’clock this afternoon Waldron will sell 40 head of horses to the highest bidders. The lot includes nine draught teams, four road teams, coach and business horses, farm blocks, and speed types. Buyers may view the stock and bid their own price. Sale opens promptly at one. contact Silvius at 104 South Main Avenue for details.
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