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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1897
Page
7
The manufacturer sent samples of tanned skins used for shoes and oxford ties. Available colors showcase softness and strength of the leather. Oxford ties range from $1.50 to $3.00 and shoes from $2.50 to $5.00.
The paper states that any volunteered communications by a controversial figure must be signed with the writer's true name before publication, and no exception will be made. This policy emphasizes accountability and authenticity in all signed submissions.
Rev. John Cavanaugh to speak at Rescue Mission tonight. No service at St. Luke's Church this evening. Court house observes Saturday half holiday until Sept 15. Dunmore contest hearings with 17 witnesses yesterday. 2 disqualified, 2 doubtful. New Sons of Veterans camp in Pittsburgh invites local attendees for June 24 install and supper. Lackawanna Medical Society meeting featured a paper on singing. Funeral services for Dr. B. J. Longshore set for 2 p.m. at family residence on North Washington Avenue. Funeral of Mrs. Adam Hebloh will be at St. Peter's Lutheran and burial in Forest Hill. Michael Casey found injured at the ore dump. fall from railing. John Lydner posted $500 bond for obstructing street right of way. Several arrests for disturbances near Franklin and Lackawanna avenues. Various arrests and brief charges in Scranton and surrounding towns. Marriage licenses granted to multiple couples. Delaware and Hudson paying employees at several mines and plants. Pathological society met in patrolmen’s room. meeting moved to Clay Hall due to Mulberry Street repairs. Court Lily of the Valley, No. 75 Esters of America organized at Jermyn. Infant injured by baseball mishap on Prospect Avenue. Scranton Drill of Company C reorganizations and promotions. Rescue Mission reports: 1,019 people attended May, 33 meetings. outdoor summer meetings planned. superintendent Sanborn to take July vacation. Arthur Williams to lead meetings in July.
An OCR fragment promotes Hood's Ear and Hood's Pills as cures for various ailments from pimples to indigestion. It also mentions wedding announcements engraved at Reynolds and Reynolds Brothers, with references to fall salts and overcoats from John Ross at 07 Bpruce Street.
A veterans’ reception lists arriving officers and Medal of Honor recipients. It recounts actions at Newport Barracks Stone River Winchester Lookout Mountain and Cold Harbor. Notable names include Adjutant General Theodore S Peck Nathaniel McKeown Moses Veale and Patrick Doody.
Charles Beckett the permanent Eagle officer was removed yesterday by Mayor Bailey after drunkenness charges by Chief Hickey. A communication was sent to the Eagle company directing them to appoint another man. The company will meet tonight and likely act.
Ten attorneys wrangle over legal technicalities in the Von Storch ejectment case as Judge Harding and Major Warren clash over evidence and timelines. Witnesses including A B Dunning Jr and ex Attorney General Henry M Palmer provoke laughter with sharp exchanges, while attempts to attach the plaintiff William Von Storch falter due to his illness.
The Universal Fashion Company of New York sued John BR Ludwig in Judge Lynch's courtroom. The trial, described as quiet and uneventful given the cave like dryness, concluded with the jury being given the case before adjournment.
A fragmented advertisement lists various items with odd prices, including ice picks, thermont wear, shoe delbers, Polish items, folding pans, dated salt and pepper shakers, bird bath tubs, fish cages, and child bibs. Prices range from 5 to 200, with hints of sales or weekly deals. The fragmentary text mentions brands or places like Ampona and per bottle rates.
This week offers full two tops washing machines with non detachable wire hoops, felt shades with fringe, cotton weave fabric with fringe, floor oilcloths at 40 cents a yard, clothes hampers starting at 89 cents, clothes racks, curtain fixtures, carpet and straw matting, and carpet beaters.
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