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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1896
Page
6
Mrs Rover incorporates Snow White into her Scranton cooking lessons, weaving fairy tale imagery into kitchen demonstrations to engage audiences and illustrate practical culinary techniques.
William Morris plans a few days in Hoston. Frank Murphy of Wilkes-Barre was in the city yesterday. Attorney E. H. House departed for Bulisbury on a business trip. Rev. M. K. Shields and James Carmody of Towunde visit Father Shiels. W. S. Decker returns from Toronto with veterinary study. James Gaynor back from Denver after attending a Young Men's Institute meeting. Mrs. W. F. Hallstead and Mrs. C. H. Scuider leave for North Carolina hot springs. Manager McDermott and John H. M. Brooks attend the Eastern league meeting in New York. H. Praemers sails from New York to Brema for two months abroad. Revenue Collector Grant Herring and wife accompany J. Herring to a Democratic nomination event. F. Biglin, mayor of O'Neil Neeb, visits Capouse avenue.
The Young Men's Christian association standard course closed with the Minnie Marshall Smith Concert company from New York City. The program featured Minnie Marshall Smith as reciter, Nellie Udelle on violin, Philip Enger on cello, Frank J. Smith as accompanist, and Gwylin Miles as baritone replacing Josephine Jennings due to floods. A large and enthusiastic audience attended.
A letter from a reader disputes Maggie Dimler’s arrest for assaulting Coburn, claiming no prior trouble and alleging Dimler hosted a man at their home and the husband demanded his departure. The writer asserts the facts differ from reported.
Mrs Treat of Chicago spoke at the Albright Library on kinder garten work revealing the need for suitable companionship and organized materials. She cited Froebel and emphasized character training as central to the new education, urging positive instruction and practical methods to inspire teachers and parents.
A quartet of vagrants have camped at the central police station for weeks making use of two warm cells. Last night they entered, settled in, and were awakened by cell doors locking. Sergeant Delter offered no explanation, stating he would speak in the morning.
Four youths William Thomas Michael Walsh Thomas Hennigan and Frank Godwin faced Alderman Millar after allegedly smashing a door and window of Mrs Mary Doughertys cigar store at Sport Hill. Dougherty reported a late night intrusion by four men who demanded entry and damaged the premises. Hennigan admitted involvement and was fined 200 dollars. two others were discharged.
During the proceedings Patrick Dougherty, son of the prose cutrix, interrupted the hearing by leaping up and accusing a witness with a curious term. The disruption halted progress and incurred an unspecified cost or penalty.
Priceburg residents react to a reported smallpox case in Fi larski the Polander with a quarantine in place. Health Officer Kennedy and Borough President Fadden visited the city while Dr. Allen prepares to investigate. Doctors doubt the diagnosis and question the spread and notification steps.
The coroner's jury in Old Forge finds John J. Rafter died from blood poisoning after gunshot wounds inflicted by Sam Toni on February 4. Rosy Keogh testified that Toni had a bad temper and was known to be quarrelsome, with Toni in custody awaiting further action.
Two Providence men fought a fifteen round bout near an Oak Street shaft after a saloon quarrel over their lists. Each wagered ten dollars with backers, a large crowd observed, one fighter was knocked out and both suffered severe punishment. Police later located the principals and planned arrests.
February produced only twelve building permits totaling 5667 in value. Recipients include Jermyn extension to stores on Wyoming Avenue, Jermyn stable on Raymond Court, Marshall double dwelling on Webster Avenue, Frothingham stores and offices on Wyoming Avenue, Murphy extension to store and dwelling on Robinson Street, Board of Control school on Chestnut Street, Rafter double stores on Linden Street, Phillips double dwelling on Division Street, Williams double dwelling on Rock Street, Mrs Phillips single dwelling on Maple Street, Aingley single dwelling on Fulton Street, de Van Nort single dwelling on Mulberry Street, with multiple wards referenced.
Joseph Hart headlines A Gay Old Boy with a strong company including Carrie De Mar at the Academy next Wednesday. The Great Diamond Robbery debuts Thursday and Friday with a New York cast led by Mime. Janeuschek and Lilian Lawrence. A Trip to Chinatown follows Saturday with Hoyt's satire and music. Plays and Players returns March 6 with twenty performers and lavish scenery.
The Post Office plans to use horseless electric motor carriages in large cities across the United States. Designed by Second Assistant Postmaster General Neilson, the 12 by 6 foot wagon with springs and rubber tires will resemble a small post office on wheels. The service aims to improve mail separations between offices in areas without railway lines.
United States District Attorney Macfarlane orders no further detainment of the Bermuda or other expedition property except explosives from the J B T Stranahan. The seizure is challenged on marking of crates. the court date is March 17. Thomas Nelson James Howden and a third crewman are held as witnesses after a late-afternoon arrest and bond set at 500 dollars.
A statistical study on American growth shows native born numbers falling relative to immigrants. From 100 to 18 there was about a thirty percent rise in Americans, with a long decline since 1810. The piece cites New England’s native growth spiking with immigration, then waning, and mentions Hutton and Weber. I A Weber will move his barber shop to 119 Wyoming Avenue on April 1.
A survey notes the United States Patent Office lists thousands of patents across industries. It cites figures for patents on building materials machinery railways fuels and methods for wood and coal devices for manufacturing cordage and twine and many other categories with hundreds to thousands of specific patent counts.
In Hazleton on Monday Mrs Ida Pactoan Warner wife of Dimmcock Warner died. Funeral Thursday in Tunkhannock.
Crowds fill the store at 303 Lackawanna avenue as the jeweler advertises drastic bargains. The sale features 12 Dwt Rogers’ best silver sets at 2.90 per dozen, $50 watches priced down, hand engraved pieces, and pictures with etchings marked to 69 cents from higher prices.
Elm Park Church hosts a concert featuring J ue Altes Pennion and Theodors Hemberger on violin with the Elm Park Church Quartet. Admission is free.
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