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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1895
Page
1
The store announces a Tuesday morning sale at 9 o clock in the dress goods department with every yard of listed fabrics out on counters and tables The warning notes that a full selection cannot be guaranteed after the opening day due to extraordinary merit of the offerings.
Retail note urges buyers to beware late arrivals and sets high praise for listed items as the best ever offered to Scranton customers. It emphasizes solid value and invites scrutiny of the showcased goods.
Duplicate purchase of 75 pieces sold out in thirty hours. This delivery offers 45 pieces at a new price not available again. Genuine English swivel silks described as highest grade. importer paid 35 cents to land, but the current price is limited and likely to rise.
Unbelievable bargain on the leading Wash Silk of the season. Unlimited shade options tempt buyers to doubt the price and question the salesman’s honesty.
A textile ad proclaims 35 pieces of wash silks in plain weave guaranteed perfectly pure with very choice colorings offered at a special price of 23 cents per yard.
A vintage sale notice offers 30 inch wide 50 percent wool fabric in black with guaranteed fast color. It advertises 43 pieces available at a set price, highlighting imported goods reproductions and high quality rich fabrics.
We repeat the statement that we cannot guarantee all values after the opening day of sale. While they last, they are yours at the quoted price.
House debates the religious garb bill and senate amendments with Lancaster representative Seyfert calling it the most damnable piece of legislation. He warns it would fill schools with irreligious teachers and likens it to inviting the devil into classrooms. Debate covers amendment points, governor’s veto doubts, and procedural votes.
The Lake Winola season starts on Decoration Day with Landlord Frear's improvements. A Lehigh Valley telephone line to Falls Station, a tennis court, fine orchestra, and semi weekly dances mark the resort's amenities. Notable guests include Dr and Mrs Banks of Wilkes-Barre and several Scranton visitors. Frear plans to publish a sea story soon.
Atlantic City June 3 a coroner jury exonerated a young man detained over the drowning of Miss Jennie Gogel who died in the surf yesterday. The jury cleared him of liability in the death established by the inquiry this afternoon.
Fires sweep through Bradford vicinity destroying property and oil rigs. Coon Run in Elk County ten miles from Kane reported completely wiped out with twenty six houses. Belts of flames threaten Russell City and surrounding lines as strong winds fan the blaze.
In Manheim Pennsylvania on June 3 the town prepares for the Feast of Roses next Sunday at Zion Lutheran church. The ceremony honors Baron Henry William Stiegel who endowed the ground with the stipulation that a single red rose be laid on the altar each June to cancel the rent.
In Greenville Mississippi two Italian restaurant partners, Peter Gert and A Carrerro, dueled after a recent quarrel over their dissolving partnership. They fought with an oyster knife and a pistol, ending with Carrerro unconscious from seven wounds and Serio struck by two bullets.
Henry Carte, a four year old French boy living in New York, borrowed $5 this morning then walked in Fulton Street Brooklyn where he found two $1,000 bills near Red Hook Lane. He handed them to Sergeant James Montague of the First Precinct, receiving a receipt. Carte has learned French and German lessons and plans to work as a cook.
The June 4 court session before Judge Butler in the U S district court concluded with Edwin Bookmeyer, a pension agent, and his daughter Ella Hookmeyer of Lancaster Pennsylvania, found not guilty on charges of forging certificates on pension papers and conspiracy.
Berks county milkmen push for a mille in Spector while Pottsville ward reports thirty diphtheria cases. Lancaster faces typhoid with seventy eight victims. Reading’s Liberty Fire Company grows from 13 cents to 32000. Bethlehem Tron tests an eight inch gun for the U S Army. Letter Carrier Lungard of Altoona City arrested for lifting malls. McKeesport council plans arrest of motormen without fenders. Prohibition state convention to meet in Pittsburg on Thursday.
Reports from Havana and Madrid describe renewed clashes with insurgents across Cuba as Lt. Col Tejera and Col Sandoval’s troops engage bands. News of Jose Marti Alive sparks celebrations in Tampa and Ybor City with Cuban leaders praising the rebellion and planning a countrywide holiday amid drought and crop concerns.
Arrangements for the Corbett versus Fitzsimmons bout progress with Jacksonville Florida Athletic Club backing from Dallas Texas. $5000 pledged by Vendig to Dwyer as guarantee funds and Corbett has 5000 to secure his appearance. Final purse set at 410000 with 1000 already paid for training expenses as legal backing confirms boxing legality in Texas.
Indianapolis reports an extreme drought with less than half the usual rainfall, many streams dry, wells and cisterns exhausted, and a hot wave intensifying crop withering. Wheat corn oats and hay face serious danger as farmers struggle to protect vegetation across numerous localities.
Special to the Boyution Tribune Hallstead June A man named John R Douglass claims ownership of Hallstead park and tears up sod. Offren Gage and later Officers Flemming arrest him after he resists and curses. A scuffle ensues as Douglass attempts to flee to the lockup.
Patrick Sweeney a 15 year old lad of Smithville was accidentally shot in the left shoulder at about nine o clock while viewing a gun displayed in an Italian hut. The weapon discharged and the boy was taken to Pittston hospital in critical condition. The Italian keeper was jailed.
John Robinson shot Michael Hoban in the thigh after a confrontation sparked by romance with Hoban’s sister. A murder attempt warrant followed. Robinson fled, suffered severe injuries in Utah, recovered, and was later arrested and released on bail of 500 with bondman William Harvey.
Thomas Haines age 22 was arrested last night in the Dickson mine Green Ridge by Officers Palmer and Thomas Thom as on a May 21 attack on Maud Capwell 18 daughter of W E Capwell North Park. He faces a hearing today before Alderman Fuller the arrest warrant was issued by him. The assault occurred near Woodlawn Park as carpenters nearby intervened when he drew a knife and threatened to kill her if she cried out.
A special Lehigh Valley Writers' club train covered 200 miles from Batavia to Buffalo in 340 minutes with eight stops. The run achieved a pace of ten miles at an average 47 seconds per mile, marking the fastest time ever on the Lehigh Valley railroad.
James Howard, a Wells-Fargo Express freight clerk, was knocked down robbed and murdered on a city street this morning. Police report no clues to the killers and ask for tips from the public.
Chicago reports the hottest day of the year with temperatures from 60 to 90s and four deaths from heat prostration. Philadelphia records three consecutive hot days near all time highs with a thunderstorm easing the heat and forty five heat prostrations and four deaths. Other cities including St Louis Cleveland Grand Rapids Louisville and New York report 95 to 102 degree heat. fatalities and prostrations rise as parades and outdoor activity continue.
The Lackawanna township school board failed after thirty ballots to elect a treasurer. Thomas R. Lovering and Director Morgan were the candidates. Voting remained deadlocked with Levering favored by King Davis and Lovering, Morgan supported by Higging, McCrindle and Morgan. Adjournment set for tomorrow night.
Local Prohibitionists prepare to send Lackawanna county delegates to the Pennsylvania Prohibition party state convention in Pittsburg. Delegates include Pierce Butler William Moore Wi M Walton A G Thomason Tallie Morgan S N Callendar with plans to join Mrs A M Holvey and B D Nichols. tickets available at railway stations with round trip fare equal to one way fare.
The text notes a brother of Mayor Nichols of Wilkes-Barre as chairman of the state comigthew. Plans will discuss launching a Scranton daily Prohibition paper, a matter mainly of Prohibitionists in five northeastern counties and not to be decided at any delegates meeting or by the general convention.
A city hall gathering of school principals yesterday reviewed routine business and focused on annual examinations. Papers will be distributed soon and teachers will meet by district to arrange exams with South Side, Green Ridge, West Side, and Providence groups set for upcoming sessions.
At a board of control meeting held last Monday committees approved state normal diplomas for Norma Nicholy Elizabeth Hughes Anna Kiesel Lilian O Donnell and Kate Mann appointment changes included Rose Clifford W D Edwards Agnes Murray Sarah Cloherty and TD W Pan pa transfers. Heating bids for No 1 school were Hunt Connell 295 Smernd Wills Co 120. Penny collections in city schools raised 7 02 for Colonel Montes Post G A R.
Charles Lush of Greenwood had been drinking since Sunday and in a drunken moment handled a shotgun for about an hour. The weapon exploded as he started to lay it down, the gun’s contents entering his thigh and a home, a dangerous wound that may prove fatal.
The funeral of Patrick Lydon of Old Forge was held yesterday morning at St. Joseph's church Minooka with a requiem mass by Rev. D. H. Greene. Interment followed in Minooka Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers included Patrick Brown John Fitzhenry Patrick Fitzhenry Patrick Joeve John Monroe and Michael Lally of Old Forge and Minooka.
Fire swept the barn of Joseph Mitchell at Montgomery Square Sunday night causing about 1000 dollars in loss. Another blaze destroyed Anton Snyder’s barn in Towamencin township from a stroke of lightning with estimated loss around 1000 dollars. Both structures were partially insured.
Thunder showers are noted in eastern Pennsylvania with stationary temperatures. A transition to cooler weather is expected as southeasterly winds ease, followed by a drop in temperatures and drier conditions later.
The advertisement enumerates silk and textile varieties including Swivel Silks Kai I ai Silks Habitual Silks and Satin Duchesse. It discusses the knotty question of national identity and asserts customers will always find our qualities superior to rivals with more time.
A local store announces deep cuts on wool dress goods to reduce stock. Prices are advertised as unusually low for the current season, inviting customers to shop early for best selections.
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