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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1896
Page
7
A frightened team owned by R. Jones & Co. bolted near Round woods on the West Side, crossing fences into a brick yard ice pond. The wagon submerged, the driver George Morgan fell in but escaped with minor exposure. The wagon was recovered the next morning.
John Lawson who shot Charles Johnson with the same revolver and then was wounded by Johnson has recovered enough to be discharged Wednesday from Moses Taylor hospital. Police still pursue action as Lawson left the hospital without city approval prompting a warrant from Alderman Johns for his arrest. The war-
Rehearsals proceed for a comedy titled Between the Acts by the C ieronian School of Elocution and Oratory to be staged next week at the Cleeronian hall on Dickson avenue. Charles Beebe of East Market street is ill and homebound after a Wednesday night illness. Green Ridge W C T U hosts a supper tonight at the residence of Aira Wohl at the corner of Dickson avenue and Delaware street from 6 to 8 pm followed by a social. strong attendance and patronage expected.
Richard Latcham suffers a severe rheumatic attack at his Throop Street home. Mrs. Thomas Lutz of West Market Street is stricken with rheumatic fever. James Evans of Pittsburg visits the city. Company H, Thirteenth Regiment, holds a general inspection Saturday at the armory. Mrs. William Hobba of Rockwell Street reports peri toniths illness. Miss Jennie Morris of Wyoming returns home after visiting friends. Joe Juckabbin of Cusick Avenue, a Polish national, is arrested by Officer Perry on Wednesday evening.
Local retailer promotes deep discounts on men’s all wool pants suits and bicycle pants from $0.75 to $9.50, with many items labeled as “worth double.” Featured deals include men’s bicycle pants and latest style hats, plus children’s reefer coats and navy suits at reduced prices.
Edward Philbin of Minooka died at seven o'clock this evening from injuries suffered Saturday morning when he slipped on rear steps and hit a post breaking two ribs. He was over fifty five and survived by his wife Mrs Mary A Langan and children Catherine Michael John Thomas Edward in the United States Navy. Funeral time not yet set. A committee from Scranton Saengernunide is seeking a site for a hall to be modern and architecturally notable on the South Side. The Cedar Avenue Methodist choir will give a concert on Mare. Mr Jomas P Joyce and David Neils of Cedar avenue reported to be expecting a baby girl.
John Maloney of Five Points sails to St Louis on March 16. Lenten services are set for St Joseph's church this evening. Patrick Flannery of Main street has left town for parts unknown. Cemetery pond hosted a youth skating crowd last evening. Wandering fraternity members are active in the area. Minooka Baseball's April 9 event is billed as a major town affair. Edward Philbin, a longtime resident, died last night from injuries after a fall. he was about 61 and survived by six children.
Hoyt presents the original New York company in A Trip to Chinatown with Hoyt Macke d. This marks its first local appearance and follows a record run of 656 nights in New York. The cast includes Harry Conor George Richards Sadie Kirby Geraldine McCann and more with songs like My Best Girl and Put Me Off at Buffalo.
Plays and Players, revived at Davis' theater, drew a fair audience with several new cast members. Richie Poy, Edith Le Mont, Joseph Emery, and John T. Tierney stood out in a pleasing program that includes a funny Irish judge. The show repeats this evening tomorrow and offers afternoon matinees.
Last evening the Volunteer Mission on West Lackawanna avenue hosted an engaging program for local children. A. E. Sloan presented mine views with a stereoptic, while a string quartet performed instrumental pieces and children sang. The mission has recently opened rooms on Thursday evenings for games and illustrated papers as part of broader outreach.
Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer name The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.
William H. Davis reports that Mary Gettie, employed by Sauquoit Silk, was not under 13 as stated. He notes an affidavit from January 11, 1806 showing birth July 14 186? and asserts she would be about 15 years 9 months old, with factory law requiring affidavits for under 16.
L Wagner of Richmond Va reports a severe two month ailment of Solatic Rheumatism cured by Mystic Cure after doctors prescriptions failed. He notes hearing of fine results from others and that Carl Lorenz of Scranton sells the remedy at 418 Lackawanna Avenue.
Writs direct sale of various Judgments in the Lackawanna Common Pleas for Ann Munsier Anthony Bauman Margaret Daniels Wilfred Gallagher Victoria Matyjewicz Michael Matyjewicz Frank Williams Ellen Barrett David Thompson and others. Properties include a Davis Brown tract lot 20 Hand Street Scranton and several parcels in Dunmore Archbald Bellevue and Priceburg with coal rights reserved. Sale scheduled for March 23 at 10 am in Beranton.
Direct importers Lace Curtains announce no middle man profit and 25 percent cash discount this week. An immense line of curtains arrived and samples are on display in the window. Customers can save from 50c to 5 dollars per pair by buying now.
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