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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1894
Page
3
Notice warns that counterfeits are imprinted on cigars from Garney Brown and Company and urges vigilance against fake products. The message labels the source as the manufacturing firm and calls readers to beware counterfeit imprints.
Dr H B Ware is identified as a specialist in eye ear nose and throat care. The notice highlights his medical focus and specialty areas.
A roundup of names and places as residents and visitors were seen in Scranton yesterday. People from Sunbury Ithaca Pittston Wilkes-Barre Binghamton Washington D C Philadelphia Philadelphia to Moscow and beyond were noted at churches hotels social events and on business errands. Local officials and merchants including Arthur and many others moved through the city with various engagements and visits.
The excerpt surveys the encyclopedia offer praising Britannica for up to date supplementary material and wide knowledge access. It includes endorsements from academics and notes the reduced price for the complete set with new graphics and investigations. The panelists compare it favorably to Chambers and discuss delivery and affordability.
Scranton faces over 600 unemployed youths while the Woon's College of Business and South-Hand advertises enrollments. The notice urges clerical training in stenography bookkeeping arithmetic and commercial law to prepare for future office work and business roles.
Died at home on Jackson street Mrs Colin Darkin an early city pioneer passes away after long illness at about 75. Funeral Saturday at St Patrick’s church with requiem mass. interment at Dan nore cemetery She survived by four children and was active in local church and school events. Masquerade party by Sir Knights of Pleasure club draws large crowd at Mearshell with elaborate costumes and dances. A cantata by Garfield Avenue mission students is planned for tomorrow evening. Bishop N G Ralison to preside over confirmation at St David’s church. Local funerals and social evenings fill the West Side calendar with community, music, and charity events. Scranton Stone Company breaks ground for a new West Mountain railroad branch to Walters quarry.
Ground purchased for a Stock Glass Company plant to employ five hundred men. The project aims to expand manufacturing capacity and boost local employment. Officials say construction will begin this year and the facility will feature modern glassmaking equipment.
The Houta Piste Gans company organized at Dr. David Itland’s Penn avenue office elected a board led by Dr. David B Hand and William Metlave. The project secures a land title, imports five cars of rolling machinery, and plans to manufacture embossed glass using Monte’s patent. About 125 stockholders, mostly Scranton residents, hold shares while the plant promises 1000 to 5000 jobs locally and guards a patent-rich production line.
Six men including John Laken Jonapl Asgniki Michael Siseuedo Juline Wil Frank Klemia and Frank Kowisit were arrested on a assault and battery charge after an incident on Lloyd Street Friday night. Ebaugh, the prosecutor, identified the attackers and obtained warrants. the defendants were held for court after bail was posted at the next term. A separate item notes a new bicycle valued at $74 offered as a Tribune bargain.
A letter from Dr. R W Gibbs in Phoenixville sparks a probe into Patrick Roche who says a relative once lived in Scranton. Mayor receives inquiries as Roche seeks clues, while Mrs Ann Roach and others push for confirmation. Doctor Gibbs provides a description. uncertainty remains about identity.
Arnold Aurilah foreman in the pattern shop at Dickwon works was run over by an engine on the tracks below the works yesterday afternoon. His right leg above the ankle was crushed and amputated below the knee at Lackawanna hospital. His condition is not alarming.
A forthcoming Scranton edition will present a photogravure filled volume detailing the city’s banking manufacturing and professional life. It promises portraits of leading citizens and views of public buildings to showcase business resources and attract new investment. Representatives will visit homes and offices to explain the work.
Notes from the South Side report a blaze at Johny Mathinw’s corner residence on Tamm Court and Loenst Street yesterday. Fire fighters and neighbors aided as streams doused the flames before full control, with minor interior damage and no fatalities reported. Other items mention Maple Street birthday surprise for Laniet Kelly, councilmen practicing on a bicycle stunt, local names and social events, and area updates including health notes and upcoming gatherings.
The Phil Sheridan Monumental Association plans a mass meeting at the armory on Thursday evening April 1 to promote a public square monument to a Union general. Speakers include Fara T. Hipple John J Fellows and others. Lawrence band to provide music.
Americana Abroad will headline at the Academy of Music under strong management endorsement. Daniel Frohman’s Lyceum company to present it here, with The Orust of Society audience favorite at the Academy of Music tomorrow night. The Chewktiul Street opera house audience last night enjoyed The Crust of Society, a forceful social drama led by Mine Zale Tilbury and Mrs Kantlake Chipel. Denning Thompson’s The Old Honest End returns Monday night with a moral lesson and strong company. mount is handsome and performances capable.
The mayor signs ordinances authorizing funds for the city’s expanded operations and new policing regulations. The measures include appropriations for the fiscal year and establish enforcement rules for the police department.
Avieword plans removal to 288 Wyoming Ave during Heat Week in April at the Economy Furniture company store. Beadleaton & Weers’s and Ballantine’s Ales are featured as wear, Hod. Waley, agent, SAUDE AVL.
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