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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1896
Page
5
The Republican standing committee of the Third legislative district will meet at the arbitration room in the court house Scranton Pa on Tuesday July 7 at 2 20 p m John McCrindis Chairman J W Houser Secretary
Picase planned at Central park by CILY NOTES Division No 2. John Silcock of Milmore avenue committed to Hillside Home insane department. Robert Williams of Brick street injured at Storrs mine and taken to Moses Taylor hospital. E F Staples held on bail for misappropriating 50 dollars from Barber Home Credit house. J Hilda's Guild festival at Mrs George L Dickson lawn tonight 623 Jefferson avenue 8 to 10. Mary A Pitcher dies at age 63. services at home then funeral tomorrow. forest hill cemetery. Charles J Griffin awarded medal for olive toned mezzotypes at national convention Lake Chautauqua. Laurel Hill park concert weather held. Bauer’s band program encored. Mrs R B Murvine funeral at Presbyterian church Green Ridge. casket not opened at church. viewing at residence today. Grace Kellow daughter of Mr and Mrs George F Kellow dies. funeral at family residence 2 pm. forest hill burial. Mary Brown found in Binghamton. committed to Philadelphia Reformatory at guardian’s request. Arbitration panel hears Hart vs Scranton Traction with Torrey and ex-Judge Jessup involved. Boyer children sue Jones for 30 damages over unsanitary premises. Mary Orms dies at aunt’s home 1310 North Washington avenue. funeral in Hyde Park with high requiem at St Paul’s church.
The notice promotes July 4 events with afternoon and evening rides at Scranton Driving Park and invites applications for daylong privileges. It directs interested parties to contact the Manager for bicycle races and mentions related details at Westminster Hotel. The text also references a Baptist Sunday School excursion to Lake Ariel on July 7 with a train departure at 8 00.
A July 4 bicycle exhibition at Scranton Driving Park features leading male and female riders, trick and race events, local contests for youths and women, and prizes. Notable entrants include William H. Barber and Ruth Dennis among others with plans for a grand parade July 3 and evening illumination.
George J. Winans sues L. M. Bunnell for $1000 plus interest from January 20, 1894. He alleges an agreement to sell half of sixty acres in Woodsville New Hampshire, with $1050 paid as partial payment. He claims no land interest was granted nor money returned and brings suit.
Elias H. McIntyre of Carbondale, by attorney W. W. Baylor, sues the Ontario and Western Railroad Co. for trespass after an accident near Carbondale. McIntyre, an engineer for the defendant, alleges injuries due to incompetent and careless train hands. Damages claimed amount to $20,000.
A game of base ball will be played this afternoon at Athletic park between the lawyers and doctors. Umpires are Attorney J. Alton Davis and Dr. Pennypacker. Players include Lawyers Walsh Edwards Thayer Heale Murphy McDonald Cawley Davis Harris and Doctors Gelbert Jennings McKensiy Reedy Walker Post Stevens Davis Brown.
The Abington association Women’s Baptist Missionary Society will hold a basket meeting at Penn Avenue Baptist Church on Wednesday June 24 with sessions at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Miss Grace Schuyler, vice president of the Eastern Pennsylvania society, will address the gathering. A July August music course for teachers via Mason’s Technics and Harmony is announced at Studio 643 Madison Avenue Atlantic City. Daniel Coleman, proprietor.
Murderer Crezenzo Merolo faces execution for the June slaying of Barber Emanuel Loro in Old Forge. The scaffold is being built at Finn's lumber yard and will be placed in the jail yard tomorrow. The death watch is set with witnesses limited. the rope acquired in Philadelphia. Only one newspaper representative per outlet will be admitted. The coroner's jury will examine the body after life ends.
Christopher Moffatt a longtime superintendent at No 6 colliery of the Pennsylvania Coal company was fatally crushed when a trestle collapsed as a coal car passed. He died at home seven hours after the accident aged 66 born in Scotland and survived by a widow and six children with funeral set for 2 PM tomorrow on West Drinker Street.
Thirteenth regiment rifle teams from Companies A B C and D competed on the Dickson range with Company A winning by thirty five points. Lt Cox and Sgt Thayer scored Company G during Montrose trials while Major Whitney judged Company H. Final scores show Company A leading and a trophy cup to the series winner.
Mrs J Meffley of Newfoundland Pennsylvania states she suffered from pleurisy and heart trouble and was unable to work. After starting Hood's Sarsaparilla she gained strength and can now do her own work, also praising Hood's Pills as the best she has used at home.
A boy, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hopewell of 608 Pine Street, sustained a painful but not serious burn when his clothing ignited while attempting to light a fire. Mrs Hopewell and a servant quickly extinguished the flames.
Edward Seabring of 1322 Penn avenue Green Ridge faced a door slammed by his wife and her sister at supper time Saturday. He sought police assistance to gain entry and security.
In the West Ridge mines on North Martin avenue miner John Schnell of Brick avenue was killed at 3 PM after being struck by a flying cowl while fleeing a blast. The 60 year old married man left a large family and the accident will be investigated by Mine Inspector Hoderick with no implication of fault by anyone.
Vitascope pictures and vaudeville acts presented together at Frothingham last week will tour Wilkes-Barre audiences this week. Scranton crowds grew from opening night to final show with full houses and many turned away at the box office. Theater profit from the venture was substantial.
Welsh Bros circus arrived yesterday and will perform this week at Adams Avenue and Mulberry Street. Afternoon shows start at 2 o clock and evening shows at 8. Special features include trick dogs and mules. The circus came from Wilkes-Barre and invites women and children. Admission is 10 cents.
Patrick Regan a well known man died at his son Peter J Regan 633 Lee Court at 8 oclock Saturday night after long illness Born in Ireland 1830 he came to this city in 1850 Survived by three sons John F Regan Peter J and Martin Funeral 9 am with high mass at Cathedral Interment Hyde Park Cemetery
A July visit by about twenty New York Scotchmen and several guests from Philadelphia Wilkes Barre Pittston and Canada aims at Laurel Hill Park for Caledonian games. Scranton club’s growing reputation promises an event to outshine all prior years with notable attractions and strong attendance.
Williams & McAnulty announce a rebuilding sale offering carpets draperies wall paper curtains and window shades at 20 to 0 percent off regular prices. The sale invites customers to make fall purchases with deep discounts on stock.
United States mineral products value for 1895 rose by over 80 million dollars from 1894, reaching 611 million. Coal production stayed steady amid price dynamics, iron output increased to meet 1894 retrenchment needs. Petroleum districts in the Appalachians remained profitable while natural gas declined across fields.
New York dispatch reports arrivals of La Bourgogne from Havre Sorrento from Hamburg City of Rome from Glasgow. Departures include La Gascogne from Havre. Vessels baited for New York include Eutraria from Queenstown and Buale from Bremen passed Dover Lizard and Brighton. Halle from Bremen also passed Lizard and Antwerp-bound.
In St Petersburg on June 2 the planned fete marking the state entry of the Czar and Cuirina was canceled by imperial order.
Samuel Toni of Old Forge received twelve years at hard labor for the murder of John J. Rafter of Green Ridge. Judge Gunster stated the verdict was warranted by the evidence, noted arming with a deadly weapon, and addressed other local sentencing actions including desertees and minor offenses.
Mary Crew of Thirteenth street fined $1 for assay and battery on P F Campbell of the Harrisburg Telegram. Wassal Chulick and Michael Dudko each fined $25 and costs. Michael J Walsh pleaded guilty to embezzlement and was dismissed with warning to live honestly. KELLOW In Scranton Pa Saturday morning at 8 o clock. Grace Kellow daughter of George F Kellow 407 Chestnut Street aged 8. Funeral service at house Monday afternoon at 2 Interment Forest Hill cemetery. MOPFAT In Dunmore June 27 1854 Christopher Moffatt aged 66 Funeral Tuesday 2 p m from residence 20 West Drinker street Interment in Dunmore cemetery.
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