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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1897
Page
14
In this paper all volunteered communications by a controversial figure must be published under the writer’s true name. The policy requires signing for publication with the author’s real identity without exception.
Syra cus hosts Scranton in a 3 45 PM ballgame with admission set at 25 cents. The matchup features two local clubs in a daytime contest likely attracting family crowds.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western company will pay today at the Arch ard Hyde Park and Continental mines. Toray payday at city hall is delayed due to muddled appropriation orders. An adoption case, a theatre report, a lamp fire, and garbage dumping complaints are noted along with official bonds and upcoming regimental movements.
The notice touts New York Dental Parlors at 1M Wyo offering best work and best material at the lowest prices.
A Chicago desk maker accuses a Hyde Park agent of misusing funds in a wholesale false pretence scheme. Thomas W W Morgan was arrested then released when witnesses could not identify him as the collector. Warrants remain for two more agents as prosecutors pursue nearly $200 from 60 to 80 desks and blackboards.
Scranton Knights Templar committees from the Coeur de Lion and Melita commanderies finalize plans for a May 4 to May 7 conclave in Easton. Bauer's band of thirty will travel in a special entourage on the 229 Lackawanna line with rail cars and a parlor car.
John Grokesti of Priceburg first sought a marriage license with Miss Anna Kirpinski then asked for jail release. In court Judge Archbold granted release on recognizance if they wed, and the couple obtained the license to marry.
Water at the Bull's Head trough near the Thomas hotel has run dry after thirty years of daily use by hundreds of thirsty animals. Nate Thompson, a local landlord with multiple nearby properties, is blamed for cutting off the supply from a faucet connected to Providence Gas and Water, impacting customers and tenants for two years.
Water dispute between Mr Thompson and a utility ends with the company cutting water to a public trough used by travelers after Thompson and tenants allegedly diverted supply. Notices to stop were ignored and the trough remained dry, with a likely patching and restoration in a few days.
The Patriotic Order Lone of America unit in Washington held its eighth anniversary last night at Music hall with an entertainment and dance. Large attendance enjoyed a lively program chaired by John Scholl with an overture by Lawrence.
Building Inspector Nelson issued permits in April for new structures and alterations totaling 45000 dollars. Recipients include Peter Larkin for an extension on a dwelling along Woods Van Buren Avenue Fourth Ward and others like Perrizo and Haberatros for two story wooden homes on Prerecott Avenue Tenth Ward and William KE Reese for a wood extension on Morris Court Fifth Ward.
Tue Tribune offers a five dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone who steals or mutilates a copy after delivery to a regular subscriber.
An orchestra provided dance music followed by remarks by Emil Bonn. The Mozaurt quartet and several soloists performed The Spring Song and Washington at Valley Forge with patriotic tones. Edwin Jones sang tenor. Lydia Sallo and L Schuman gave solos and a recitation. a comic piece and duets closed the program.
A two story frame tenement on Capouse avenue owned by Mrs Sykes and housing four foreign families was destroyed by fire discovered at 11. The Central City Fire Company arrived but the building burned to the ground by 12 30. Half the contents were saved. Origin unknown though it started inside. no basement fire.
Celia K. Hayes, formerly of Stroudsburg and now in this city, filed for divorce from John J. Hayes alleging he deserted her on November 27, 1890. Emma Blanchard named as a cause of trouble. Attorney is B. F. Tinkham. Davidew Bros jewelry firm leased 227 Lickawanni Avenue for renovations to open a new shop with diamonds, jewelry, silverware, watches, and loans.
Goldberg & Co. opens the Lackawanna Quick Lunch parlor today at the corner of Lackawanna and Franklin avenues. Free coffee tea and milk from 4 to 1 m. Jersey Eggs and other fresh daily items offered. Also note sale of lots at Seminary Heights Adama Avenue Green Ridge today under E. G. Coursen.
Two death notices from April 1807. Mrs David Evans of West Beranton, North Hyde Park, funeral Monday at Washburn Street Cemetery. Edward MacDonald, age 3, Jersey City, funeral services Sunday at St Marys Avon Church with interment at Market Street Cemetery.
A long OCR list documents multiple properties across wards including single and double dwellings, two story and two and one half story structures, and extensions. Names such as John H Phillipw and Mrs M J Burns appear with streets like Cedar Avenue Fifth Ward Hyde Park Avenue and Sumner Avenue.
Delegates from Scranton and vicinity depart Sunday at 2 15 pm for Louisville Kentucky to attend the annual Supreme Conclave. The trip goes via Central Railroad of New Jersey to Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Railroad to Cincinnati and Louisville and includes Scranton leaders C H Beatty J H Byrne G A Kase and others. P P Phillips of Wilkes Barre joins them in Wilkes Barre and the conclave closes Friday with return home about a week later.
The body of Michael Cleary is found on a back road near Duryea with a small hole in the head. An undertaker notes the wound but no clear cause of death. Detective Beckert probes with a coroner’s jury to convene next Tuesday.
John Scragg 78 a long time resident dies suddenly at 11 40 pm at his home 20 Madison avenue heart disease suspected. He had not been ill recently though age weakened him. Survived by wife son attorney John F Scragg and another son George of New York City. Funeral details to follow.
The YWCA gymnasium closed for summer with an evening of student exhibitions. Members performed rutaplan, bar bell, dumbbell, hoop, heart and cymbal drills while guests enjoyed vocal solos by Helph Williams and violin by Miss Julia C Allen.
Frank Pigello and Charles Isadore were held by Alderman Millar after the pair were charged with entering Dr. John Burnett's vacant Linden Street house and destroying $200 in lead pipes. They were observed loitering around the property and detained on eighty six percent bail awaiting court.
Griffin's Art Studio offers Stella Cabinet Photos in Ivoryette finish for $1.00 per flow with no stairs.
Courren i John Volknandt markets fresh vegetables and strawberries at Lukin's Barber Shop under Dime Bank. He invites customers to visit and see friends there.
Readers are presented with reasons to choose Penspaper offices or The Tribune for excursions printing. The piece touts low prices unlimited resources fertile ingenuity quick work and courteous service.
A note indicates shirts can be returned with any finish from domestic to high gloss when laundered at the Crystal laundry, located at 43 and 5 Adams.
Ad copy fragments promote Horsford acid phosphate as a tonic and fatigue relief, Stella Cabinets sale, dental parlors, and a cold cure product with a money refund offer. Contains multiple brands and services without coherent news context.
The town buzzes about an immense sale of hats and bonnets. The store advertises a wide assortment of hats, bonnets, walks, and balers in the latest styles at rock bottom prices, inviting all shoppers to visit for bargains.
Edward Cleary, a longtime resident and musician, was found semi conscious near Marey Park in Duryea in the early hours. He could not speak or explain how he ended up at the fence, and doctors were unable to save him. Undertaker Dills prepared the body for burial.
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