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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1896
Page
8
Notices from Carbondale urge readers to place advertisements and job orders at Hannon & Co. New Idealera, North Main Street. The shop is open daily from early morning to 10 p.m. for prompt attention to inquiries and submissions.
A First Monday article about Mayor Hendricks and councilmen visiting Newark and Jersey City triggers consternation and editorials in the Leader. The piece questions accuracy of figures from public reports, cites bids for Melan Arch bridges, and notes concerns over funding, blank spaces, and potential overstatements.
The Brooklyn Handicap show at the open house on Monday evening used a whip borrowed from Liveryman Thompson at the rear of the building. The whip broke during the performance and was not found until after departure from the city. Thompson obtained a court attachment and Constable Neary recovered $1 plus costs from Electric Clifs after much effort. Value of whip was $1.25.
Rev. W. McArthur, superintendent of the Rescue Mission, preached at the Welsh Methodist church to the mission branch. Public Librarian Yarrington announced the library venture a great success. Several local residents, including Halph Blazrig and J. H. Reese, are mentioned in daily notes. The Columbia Engine house arch was blown down by Tuesday night’s gale. Traction Company stockholders meet at the Mayfield power house to elect a new president. W. J. Gallagher of Pittston is named in local notices.
George Thomas and Miss Susan Marsh wed last evening at the bride’s parents residence on Storrs street with Rev. Dr. Harris officiating. The nearby area notes a closed school in South Taylor until a new building is ready and reports a Christian Endeavor union meeting at Calvary Baptist church.
Edward Kimble of Gravity Freights died Wednesday morning at home after long illness with Brights disease. He was 66, active in the Red Men. Honesdale tribe to attend his funeral Friday at 2 30 p.m. Survivors include his wife. Also notes John No Sharpsteen visiting Carbondale, A W Walkes of Jermyn in town, Major W S Millar of Scranton at the armory last night.
A New York Sun report quotes a police official noting many men confess to crimes they did not commit. The piece cites a Boston man who falsely claimed involvement in a Newtonville bank robbery, reflecting on why suspects fake confessions for reputation, leniency, or to aid an escape, with authorities stressing that such admissions require corroboration.
A youth named Biddle Walker, 18, formerly with the Rescue Mission and Salvation Army, was arrested in Scranton for stealing clothing worth hundreds from the late Dr Geo H Kirwan while packing furniture for Mrs Maud Kirwan. He admitted theft, was jailed in Wilkes-Barre, and later tied to sales of the loot before a $300 bail set by Mayor Nichols.
Two butchers on South Washington Street were arrested on warrants sworn by Meat Inspector Charles Maurer after calves four weeks old or younger were allegedly killed or sold. A partial hearing before Mayor Nivdwabe Abenaayar fined one offender. the other faced a court-seizure outcome.
An event featuring the Jefferson Dramatic Club and a talent quartette is scheduled for late April. The society of St Vincent de Paul hosts the performance with costumes specially created for the production and under the direction of Professor Pratetori.
An adjourned meeting at St Deluve church was held after service amid reports of disorder among attendees. The Persian Literary Society plans its monthly entertainment at Puritan Church on South Sherman Street Friday evening March 6.
Miss Sarah Koorr of Carverton visits her aunt Mrs James Harvard in Wilkes Barre. Mrs Ricard Reogell visits friends in Wilkes Barre. Mrs Muwcie Carey visits her son in Orange. Mrs J 4 Newton visits friends in Wilkes Barre. N Bapson at county seat Wednesday. Leonid Foss escapes injury after rock fall in Wyoming Coal and Lind mines. Mr Payne denounces a Giaxette report about Institute services as false. Revival meetings scheduled at Presbyterian church. Rev L J Vanhoesen preached West Street chapel last night. Rev W G Simokine to preach this evening. Rev H C McDermott Friday. Delegates Thomas Heldy W Davis Lewis Dunland and Mr Harris attend Baptist convention at Par Sons. Amos Ciherson hosts his brother from Columbia county.
A promotional notice claims English capital for American ventures and lists promoters with over 1,000,000 sterling invested abroad. It promises introductions to successful promoters and cites a price of 23 dollars for a brochure.
Eastbound shipments from Chicago last week totaled 90 972 tons, with Michigan Central 8 055 and Baltimore and Ohio receiving executive changes. Thomas M. King named receiver for Pittsburg and Western. auxiliary receivers appointed in New York state as part of Baltimore and Ohio control. Plans include cutting expenses and overhauling stock, with no intended service cuts.
An Elmira citizen 77 describes his kidney illness relief after using Dow n s Kidney Pills. William Thornton of 127 West Market Street recounts years of pain and belt use, noting swift improvement and recommending the remedy. Buffalo based Foster Milburn Co. markets the pills in the United States.
In New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad reports January. Lady Somerset sues William Walter Astor for 25000 dollars alleging damages to Nepiutantoon London Marcel. The item references remarks by Palh Atoll Cosette and claims about conduct related to deposits and liability. Also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and its price.
More than half the victims of consumption do not know they have it. A list of symptoms includes coughing during the day and night, shortness of breath after exertion, chest tightness, pulse changes, evening chills, and morning perspiration. The ad touts Fischer's English Remedy for Consumption as effective, manufactured by Acker Medicine Co at 16 and 18 Chambers St New York, sold by reputable druggists.
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