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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1897
Page
10
The Tribune announces a five dollar reward for information leading to conviction of any person who steals or mutilates a Tribune copy after it is delivered to a regular subscriber.
Street Commissioner Dunning sought municipal law input to define a close bottom wagon. He decided that wagons letting dirt spill are not permitted and will not be allowed for hauling dirt and refuse in the city. He will inspect Wyoming-area teams and apply the rule to all similar wagons.
The D L and W railroad advertises train No 7 from New York to Chicago with day coach and sleeping car service, departing 7 p m daily to avoid car changes. The route promises shortest travel, lowest rates, and through connections via Scranton and the Nickel Plate Road. Also notes colored porters on day coaches and updates on ticket offices. Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills are advertised as remedies in the same piece.
Ex congressman W S Linton of Bangor Michigan addressed about a thousand attendees at the Academy of Music on Americanism. Ex Mayor John H Fellows presided with Dr Harris and the Anthracite Vocal quartette, urging religious liberty and unity while criticizing political corruption and church state issues.
Mr Linton spoke on a measure introduced while T was there that would teach English as a language in schools. The amendment was defeated in Congress. He praised patriotic orders and cited flags on public school buildings, Hawaii, and Cuba, urging women to support patriotic work. Fellow audience members greeted Mr Linton afterward.
The Dunn's furnishing establishment on Wyoming avenue in Scranton has undergone a thorough renovation with white interiors and new shelving. Four clerks are kept busy serving customers, and Saturdays see increased staff. The store carries Knox World Renowned Hats and Yeoman's, with a full range from silk ties to refined gentleman’s toiletries, under the guidance of Mr. Dunn in his ninth year in business.
The teachers committee of the board of school control met yesterday to plan reappointments for the coming term. It only cites one resignation from Hannah C. Carr and notes two to three more expected before the August appointments. A rule change would grant higher pay to graduates of Scranton High School and a state normal school, affecting future hires.
Mayor Bailey has not yet acted on the ordinance granting Central Pennsylvania Telephone Company the right to lay wires underground. He plans to consult the city solicitor on legality before a sign or veto and then decide. Mr. Torrey is in Canada and expected back today. Mayor Belley had until July 6 to act.
The body of Thomas Nowells, who died from injuries received at Winton last Monday, was taken to Nanticoke yesterday morning for interment, with the funeral to be held this afternoon. The notice appears in the Real Estate column by W. Gibson Jones, offering a choice home. The fragment mentions a cure promotion for Bromo Quinine Tablets and local real estate ads from Tripp Farm Co and Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey at 107 Wyoming Avenue.
In Scranton on Friday June, Harriet E Foster aged years died. Funeral Monday at 3 o clock. Also in Scranton on June 3, Ann Bohr wife of Jacob Bohr aged years of 13 North Main avenue. Mass or service Sunday at 8 o'clock.
A note instructs to inform the printing department and ask them to send a representative. It suggests this may benefit both sides and includes a telephone reference.
The Abington Association Baptist Young People union met at Green Ridge Baptist Church with Luther Keller presiding. Rev Joseph K Dixon D D of Penn Avenue Baptist Church delivered the principal address and delegates from Dunmore Scranton and Factoryville attended.
The Wyoming Commemorative association marks the one hundred nineteenth anniversary of the Wyoming battle and massacre on July 4 at the monument foot. Rev H M Kleffer will deliver a historical address and Homer Greene will read an original poem. Alexander's band from Wilkes-Barre attends. The association lists officers including Captain Calvin Parsons as president and Dr F C Johnson as secretary. over two hundred members with Scranton delegates noted.
A roster of residents and officials including Colonel and Mrs H M Boyles Arthur D Dean William Free man Fernce Hand Mr W H Heath Mrs Mary Hollinter Mrs Thomas Jones Rowwell Patterson Mrs EB Marah L E Potter Colonel Hera Ripple H Rowley Thomas B Shotten T C Von Storch and William Wilcox appears in the community directory. The names indicate a cross section of local families professionals and leaders.
Two Hawley youths, Royal Tanner 14 and Bertie Williams 15, ran away ten days ago from Hawley toward Scranton. Their anxious parents sent a messenger to locate them. Chief Robling was informed and a sharp lookout will be kept. The boys have no money and are poorly dressed.
Remarkably low rates to San Francisco, Cal account of U P 8 C B convention, July 7 12. Tickets on sale June 27 to July 2 inclusive with final return limit to Aug 17. This rate open to the public and tickets good for stop over at Niagara Falls returning within time limit of ticket. Three slid trains through to Chicago daily via the Lehigh Valley route. Apply to agents for detailed information Scranton office 609 Lackawanna avenue.
A fragment describes an optician at 125 Penn avenue and a Harris drug store location at 341 and 943 Adams avenue. It invites customers to call in and see “what nice work is” with hours listed as 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A department sale showcases white silk parasols with enamel handles at prices from 89c to 1 73, plus Japanese fans in 100 styles at 5c and black and white silk and gauze fans discounted to 49c, highlighting value on sultry days.
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