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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1894
Page
3
Notice warns consumers about counterfeit Punch cigars imitating the genuine brand with initials imprinted. Garney Brown & Co. is cited in the alert as a related trade concern, though wording appears garbled and unclear.
Dr H H Ware, specialist in eye ear nose and throat, announces office hours at 735 Wyoming Ave. This notice provides practice focus and location for patient appointments.
William V. Brow of Stroudsburg and Mrs M A Becker of Lancaster were seen at Valley House and Harrisburg respectively. Ex Judge W A Jassap in Philadelphia on legal matters. Max Friedlander and John B Morris among Wilkes-Barre and Milton visitors. Moscow-bound residents Morgan and others noted attending New York events.
Barcer Ferguson and a clever company present McCarthy Mishaps with Ferguson leading and William Carroll supporting. The cast includes Birony Reynolds and FL Wilson, along with Majerite Faergason, Gertrude Fore, Carrin Bear, Bartha Waring, and Zolme Ralstyo. Also Mayo and Hoyts Brass Monkey showings with Mayo in Davy Crockett and Hoyt satire on Saturday.
Auditors John J. Keegan W A Grady and M J Barns report for the St Vincent de Paul society Bellevue showing receipts and expenditures to date. Items include provisions coal floor coverings and donated clothing distributed by the Ladies Auxiliary and the central city group to 27 families.
W H Schoonover died at Mores Taylor hospital yesterday at 4 45 pm after a failing condition. He was removed to his father's home on Ash street and Penn avenue. The funeral is set for Friday at 2 pm with services at Penn Avenue Baptist church and burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
Wolfe Berner, shot by Oliver Lowry weeks ago on the Boath Side, was discharged from Lacks wana hospital yesterday. The other man, Hoe, was taken to the station and remanded to the county jail for grand jury action with a $500 bail default. Berner bears confinement marks and remains not fully recovered.
Aged Mrs Mary Campbell of Grantavenne Todock died after her clothing caught fire while tending a stove. Her daughter attempted rescue. despite help, the flames proved fatal within hours. She leaves sons John Thomas and Patrick Campbell of the city. Funeral plans pending.
The Pastors Union of Scranton met to hear a report from a special committee proposing moral suasion to close Sunday businesses. If needed the law would be enforced in extreme cases, with a citywide canvass and a five‑person executive to enforce compliance by April 1.
The Scranton baseball association leases three and three quarter acres from Delaware Lackawanna and Western across Providence Road from the traction power house. Grand stand blancher and fence contracts to be awarded today with work to begin Thursday. Grounds secured for one year with four year rental option. Players report April 10 and daily practice at 10 AM to 4 PM. Officers listed: Ales Dann president W L Batts secretary Walter Price treasurer Martino Swift manager. Association offices opened at Room 7 Arcade.
Audiences enjoyed Kernell the fall maker in The Blunder at the Academy of Manic In tenating In The Hustler company earlier. James F Cook and James P. Smith impressed with acrobatic feats as the two Millionaire Tramps. Miss Marnie Mayo imitated Therena Vaughan and Kernell delivered witty lines to the crowd.
Scranton traction announces next week rail cars will stop only at intersections and at further points. J H Gormley transport superintendent says two to three feet stops cause delays and jeopardize safety. Milwaukee Book Beer ad and local notices noted among miscellaneous items.
A telegraph pole fell across the Delaware and Hudson tracks near a prior broken rail, prompting quick removal by Surveyor A. B. Dunning to avert a derailment. Rev. P. Winters delivered a stirring sermon on Faith Without Good Works at St John’s, while 12-year-old James Scott fractured his forearm after a fall during play. Peter Robling Jr. campaigns for clerk of the common council, and a cave-in on Irving Avenue caused alarm.
The court spent the day hearing many applicants for tenancies for new houses. Arguments and testimonies were taken in several cases where remonstrances were filed. As the session adjourned, new applications from Old Forge township were under consideration.
A speaker argues the value of education beyond college and cites Lincoln as an example who educated himself outside Harvard or Michigan. The piece promotes the Britannica encyclopedia as a gateway to knowledge, urging subscriptions with 10 cents a day and limited time to secure sale terms. It also touts a health product, claiming it counters poison and strengthens the body.
Wade Mrs Maria Wade aged 84 will be at Charles E Wade residence 40 Quincy Avenue Wednesday evening at 7 in Belvidere New Jersey. Jackson infant Young Jackson son of Thomas and Elizabeth Jackson died age two with funeral Thursday at 2 from 12 New Street.
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