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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1894
Page
8
GORMAN'S offers blue and black serge and covert cloth costumes noted as the newest and best stylish garments. The ad invites comparison with higher priced goods, promising generous and exquisite quality and comfortable wear.
Catalog notes offer heavy duck costumes with tuxedo coats and wide skirts in light and dark shades. Drill duck costumes feature large sleeves and wide lapels with fall skirts in new plain colors Tan Blue White. Pure Irish brown linen costumes present long tuxedo coats with extra large sleeves and finished detail, priced at $12.
Bargain notice for women’s duck vests in single and double breasted styles. Prices 75 cents and 85 cents, with a large assortment of neat figures and colorings.
Elmhurst residents enjoyed a free trapeze and dumb bell exhibition on Main Street each Monday evening. Visitors include Mrs. William Perego of Scranton visiting sister Mrs. Byron Buckingham and Mrs. Asa Keeler with children visiting her mother Mrs. Mary Snyder. Casper plans a new ice cream parlor on Main Street and Mr. Clarence Stevens recovers from a long illness. Nellie Huber of Scranton visits L. W. Partridge family. A bold passerby on the depot stoop damaged thirteen teeth, leaving them on the ground.
Martin Walsh, a miner at No 5 shaft, sustained slight injuries after a rock fall while boring a hole under a defective spot. The fall was large and narrowly missed killing him. The Ladies' Aid excursion to Lilo Ariel will depart tomorrow at 8 a m with Bauer's band providing music.
The advertisement promises a complete cure for various skin ailments including sores ulcers fever and chapped hands with a money back guarantee. Price listed in cents per box. Sold by Matthews Bros. bd.
Alinski Wynack of Smithville lies in critical condition after a brutal assault at Koomer Zenlo’s boarding house. Three men, Kos mer Zenlo the proprietor Yosef Halinsky and John Sof fon, are under arrest and to be arraigned before Squire Ehret after the incident sparked by suspicions of infidelity.
Clara Carroll of Archbald is seriously ill with scarlet fever. The Carbondale Traction Co extends its trolley system and river crossings are under construction. School board adjourns to review building plans and sanitary improvements. A mine powder explosion near No 1 mine of the Delaware and Hudson causes property damage but no injuries. A list of upcoming Delaware and Hudson Company events and excursions is released. A double wedding at Waymart joins Miss Gerace Perkins to J Ay Wonnoсott and Minnie Wonnoсott to Byron N Peck.
Carbondale Pa June 19 officials announce that the Carbondale Traction company has sold to a New York capitalists syndicate tied to the Carbondale and Forest City Traction venture. Papers drafted but no payment made and transfer not yet completed as councils await action.
A proposed action on applications for right of way yields a new company plan. The syndicate intends to incorporate the Carbondale and Archbard line into the Forest City and Crystal Lake system, with possession to follow.
George D. Couch, 48, a longtime Carbondale bank teller and prominent local figure, died yesterday at 10 30 AM from pneumonia after a period of illness. He served as treasurer of several civic and religious organizations, ran an insurance business, and recently opened a branch office. Survived by his widow and three children Frank Helen and Joe. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 PM from Washington Street residence with Maplewood Cemetery burial.
Yesterday in criminal court David Williams was found guilty of attempted ravial against Annie Kolupin and given extreme mercy. Felix Strezneaki was convicted on two counts of malicious mischief and fined 15 dollars with three days in jail. John Clasher was convicted of aggravated assault and battery on John Dolan of Fell township and fined 25 dollars plus costs and one month in jail. Roane and Malia were found not guilty of malicious mischief. Owen Leo ordered to pay costs. The cases against Mary Jones for assault and battery and the jury’s status in the Danmore cases were noted as court adjourned.
A Scranton amateur company presented Eichberg's comic opera The Doctor of Alcantara at College Hall. Despite illness Miss Julia Allen and Inez the Maid delivered high quality work. notable were Gertie McBachen and Will F. Jorke as Doctor Paracelona and Edward Walsh as Carlos. Chorus, magic effects, and Professor W. P. Schilling's orchestra drew applause. performance repeated tonight.
Central City druggists were absent from a special meeting called by President J. J. Davie of the Scranton Druggists Association. Members said they were not consulted about the session’s purpose, and Secretary Matthews of Matthews Brothers said he was unaware of the call.
President Davis would not speak on the issue. The group plans another meeting to keep suburban drug stores closed on Sundays while the 1704 law remains in effect.
Major Matton conducted the election at the armory last night to fill vacancies in Company C of the Thirteenth Regiment caused by Captain Moir’s resignation. New officers are H. B. Chase Captain Frank Robling first lieutenant W. A. Ranb second lieutenant, all previously serving at lower ranks.
A Scranton resident signs as Wow Hathas Vierisizen and writes to the Stronidsburg police chief endorsing a newspaper article about James Walker Jr. The letter alleges Walker victimized locals, served ten months in Lackawanna jail for false pretenses and assault, and urges full legal punishment.
An advertisement touts a nursery soap as pure and refreshing with emollient skin benefits. It argues the soap prevents blemishes from imperfect cleansing and impure products, claiming guarantees by Massachusetts analysts.
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