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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1895
Page
7
Local merchants promote Luce Bros best patent flour with price per barrel and a bargain blend of groceries. The notice advertises 24 pounds granulated sugar, feed meats corn, 1 dozen cold packed tomatoes, buckwheat, maple syrup, teas, tobacco, butter, and smoked meats under the strawberry brand with promotional prices.
The Washburn Street Presbyterian and Simpson M E churches hosted two social evenings filled with music and readings. Miss Kate Davis chaired the initial supper event at Washburn Street with performances by Anna Williams Anna Bunnell Bertha Conger and other performers. At Simpson M E the circle hosted an initial supper with Grace Acker performing on the piano before attendees enjoyed a social meal.
A Crandon street Baptist church social featured supper and entertainment for a large gathering. Bloomsburg State Normal student visits parents on Division Street. A Polander worker in Hampton mines suffered a broken thigh from a coal fall and was hospitalized at Moses Taylor. Local ads list photographers, groceries, secondhand furniture, wallpaper and plumbing services along Main and Jackson streets.
W J Goodtieh and Dr J C Sullivan confined by illnesses while Thomas Jehu and Charles Crossman address home conditions. Charles Davis moves his market. Archbald hosts a free entertainment competition with a tenor solo.
Peter Maher and his vaudeville company return to the Academy of Music for a Saturday boxing engagement with Professor P. J. Murphy and others. The program also features the dramatic production Cleopatra presented by Miss Hittinn Lewis with Charles B. Hanford and a special pictorial mounting.
Inspector Gallagher of Scranton Traction asked the city board of appeals to strike off the 215,000 assessed value of the Providence power plant in the Twenty first ward. The board was shown an 1894 opinion stating exemption for the power house and attached building, while unoccupied real estate must be taxed, leaving the company to pay taxes on half of the rear power house assessed at 1,500 dollars.
A major blaze damaged the Scheuer Brothers stable on Cedar Avenue between Locust and Brook, with seven horses saved by quick action. Fire officials suspect arson, estimating losses around 1000 dollars for the barn and stock, and noting no insurance. The incident marks the sixth in the area, prompting police attention and further coverage.
United States Marshal Walker and Commissioner McCandleas named grand jurors for the May term at Viteburg. The list includes John A. Mellon Renver Falla John McNaul FR Brown Henry C. Kelsey George Jones Osceola Mille D. M. Podges James Grace W. M. Spencer Amot Nichola Wiliam Workman Austin Clark Isaac W. King Frank H. Pyatt John M. Cooper William H. Graham Timothy Connor M.N. White Elijah Teech James Martin George Ft. Nowell Allison Porter John H. Monaway Innkeeper Uniontown plus others.
The Scranton Bicycle Club conducts a whist tournament over several weeks with weekly sessions. Of 24 original players, 12 remain, with final first-season standings led by George Harrow.
Register of Wills Williams Hopkins ruled Undertaker A. St. Raub as administrator of the late John W. Raub of the West Side after his death on Wednesday. The claim by Mrs. Helen M. Clark of Benton was overlooked as she is not legally recognized. Mrs. Martha J. Snover seeks the personal property. Law requires four teen days before proving a purported will.
Alexander M Dickison, resident of Bushkill Pike county, is accused of having two living wives without divorce. He and Anna Mary Beebe obtained a marriage license in 1887 and married. a second license was issued in 1895 to Miss Alice J Roberta who claimed to be with him. A warrant followed as authorities hunt Dickison at his Bushkill home.
The Griffin post Women’s Relief Corps held an evening program in their quarters after a meeting led by Lt Ezra 8. Mrs Mitta W. Pierce presided with Milas Bertha Conger as accompanist. Comrades attended by invitation and short battlefield stories followed. A fraternal greeting was issued to Comrade N Stahl for his safe Palestine arrival.
Emmett D. Nicholls of Wilkes-Barre brother of the city mayor addressed a Central Prohibition League gathering at Conservatory Hall on The Present Licensing System. He argued government revenue aims and condemned the liquor deal as contrary to Christianity. He called for Prohibitionists to stay the course and press political action until liquor is eradicated. Chairman Lathrope opened discussion noting disappointment over a license grant in the Thirteenth ward despite a judge’s ruling and evidence of law violations.
Titus D. Evans of 1019 Hampton street was arrested by Constable Timothy Jones on forgery and obtaining money by false pretenses. He received a $400 bail after a hearing before Alderman Morgan and is to appear at court. The case involves a forged warrant using Constable Burachel’s name to collect fees at the county treasurer.
In a Thirteenth regiment armory showdown for the state title, Scranton beats Pittston 12 to 2 after a balanced first half 3-3. Neleon Gi Teeta served as umpire and Mr Porter of Pittaton acted as referee before a sizable crowd.
Last evening the association room hosted Lovett's Boston Stars in a polished program featuring piano solos, vocal numbers, violin pieces, humorous sketches, and duets. The audience praised each number and urged a return visit next year.
A concise verse traces Castoria’s use from childhood through adulthood, noting repeated reliance as a remedy. The playful text imitates medical nostalgia, highlighting a long standing association with care for children and growth stages.
The Store Association at Corner Lacka and Jefferson Aves promotes a spring and summer assortment including B Triesley Co Black Dress Goods Gilbert’s Fast Black Dress Linings and Mattelut Steam Sanitary Wool underwear for men women and children. Also offered are Gants Jouvin Kid Gloves and a range of neckwear and Gent’s furnishings.
Red Heffner of Boyertown reports his seven year old son Frederick ingested Dr Campbell’s Magic Worm Sugar and Tea and shed a nearly eight foot tapeworm. He keeps the specimen in a bottle for display and praises the remedy, noting it failed with other treatments. The letter is signed from Lancaster, Pa claiming Dr Campbell’s is the greatest worm remedy.
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