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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1897
Page
7
The paper insists that all volunteered communications by controversial figures must be signed with the writer’s real name before publication. This policy is stated as an absolute requirement with no exceptions.
The Phoenix Chemical Engine company to hold its annual picnic at Wahler's Grove on June 1. Local workers and payrolls noted for Delaware Lackawanna and Western, Delaware and Hudson Canal, and related firms. Reports include a foot injury at North Mill, a man jailed for ride theft, a hearing for a fire-brick incident, and various church and civic meetings. A Sanitary notice at 14 Franklin Avenue and planned mortgage for Home for the Friendless. Royal Arcanum publication updates and other local notices.
Patrolman James Watkins, on duty near the hill, pursued two skulking men at about 10 o clock. They dropped a large sack containing about twenty pounds of tea lead and a pair of old shoes, but escaped before he could reach them. Watkins took the evidence to head quarters.
Mrs. Adam Hibich of Petersburg 1615 Ash Street collapsed from apoplexy at 9:20 PM and died twenty minutes later. Coroner Longstreet reported no basis for a jury empanelment.
After twenty two years at the same stand the firm 8. J. Fuhrman & Bro asks the public for continued patronage in awnings tents flags and all kinds of society goods and decorations.
A sermon at Second Presbyterian Church by Rev. Dr. Charles Ii. Robinson preached a plain homely message on Christ's invitation "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden." He urged coming as you are without conditions, contrasted Jesus with others, and shared personal reflections on surrender, sin, and peace found in Christ.
Rev. J. A. O'Reilly of St. Peter's cathedral denounced Sunday ball playing as widespread in the city. He condemned all participants regardless of group and pressed outrage at church-affiliated clubs issuing challenges to alike organizations. He called Sunday sacred and said such conduct would not be tolerated.
Rev. H. W. Brick of Lewisburg visited city churches giving a sermon series on religious duty. Speakers including Rev. J. L. Race and Rev. J. A. Price led meetings at several congregations with large crowds. A Persian speaker addressed Young Men's Association on politics and religion with Armenian atrocities shown, and Rev. Milea J. Millane preached at S J Thomas’ Church in Archbald.
Thomas Barrett watchman at the Richmond colliery reports the discovery of Matto Barnon’s body near the Lackawanna Coal company store in Dickson City. Coroner Longstreet leads an inquest finding a fatal brain blood clot with no external injuries, suggesting a possible fall during a struggle. Witnesses Barrett and Bwallow described torn clothing and wet hair, hinting at a failed revival attempt. The jury plans a verdict next Wednesday night with County Detective Leyshon to continue the investigation.
John Liloyd of Bellevue Heights failed to return home while searching for his runaway brother Henry Lloyd and two neighbors. He was found on Lackawanna avenue in a central station doorway with head wounds requiring stitches, nose broken, face bruised, and says he was beaten in a saloon. No arrests were made.
A cloudburst in Isere's hill country flooding the Morge River swept away mills and oil works, with Volron and Molrans towns hit as water rose twenty feet. One person drowned and property losses reach ten million francs. Four thousand factory workers are left unemployed.
Trial settings and verdict notes recount a busy Scranton court scene. Judge Lynch is expected to preside over the Jennings omnibus case while local judges face recusals. multiple verdicts and motions mark a crowded docket including Smith versus City of Scranton and Pritchard estate disputes in a week of legal action.
Professora Howell Taylor and Buell finished marking the West Point candidates papers Saturday. Congressman Connell is acquainted with the result.
Examining officers filed separate estimates of each paper's merit. With only eight of fourteen candidates remaining for physical exams, an announcement of mental test results is unlikely for now.
Five witnesses in the Dunmore contest on Saturday did not have their tax receipts but said they could supply them later as they did not search for them. Others who proved their tithes clear included Victor Beemer of the Third district Third ward George Krager of the second district Third ward Robert Maynard William Breen Frederick Medway David Harfrey Steve Richards Calvin Setzer William Sergeant Loulis Sawyer George Sebrank August Olsen William Hahn and Fred Hahn of the First district of the Sixth ward.
At 4 15 yesterday afternoon a Nay Aug pleasure car bound for home from the park collided with a Petersburg car on Prescott avenue hill near Vine street. None of the passengers were fatally injured though injuries were reported to Mrs David M Miss Marquart Howells and daughter Margaret and daughter in law Mrs William Howells of Price street and her 2 year old. All four crew members were removed for an investigation.
Several hundred solid gold, gold filled and silver watches offered at low prices. Sample items include a James Ross Co. Gold filled case with Elgin movement priced as a bargain. Eight day Waterbury clock and alarm clocks offered, plus babies rings at 48c and ladies silk guards with solid silver trimming priced to sell. All at one price.
At a Methodist church event in Hudson New York several attendees became violently sick after eating ice cream. Injuries described as internal with exact details undetermined last night. Neighbors Blodwin and Mra Jones linked. Mien Mary Morgana of North Rebecca Avenue noted. Mra William Howells seriously injured.
Bargain sale offers tinware items including frying pans kettle tins tin covers and stove shovels. Customers anticipate low prices on galvinised bread pans and sheet iron items as part of a small shop promotion.
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