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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1897
Page
10
Advertisers in Lackawanna County are informed that orders for job work and items for publication left at Kannon & Co newsdealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. The office opens daily from 8 a m to 7 p m.
Burglars entered the St Rose rectory on Church Street Friday after midnight by prying a window. They escaped before securing any loot after being discovered by Miss Kate Gillen and Father Griffin. The window of another room was opened to ease exit. identity remains unknown.
A large crowd packed the Opera House for a high school benefit benefiting Alumni Park. The program impressed attendees with choruses and strong piano accompaniment by Miss Marriet Hutchins. The highlight was a debate on whether boys are more mischievous than girls with Miss Burr leading the affirmative. judges Nora Murphy Patrick Kirkwood and Philly O Felts ruled in favor of the affirmative.
Nearly all property owners on Fallbrook street attended a meeting at Finnegan's hotel advertised for Friday evening. Most owners favored improvements and agreed to present a petition to the councils requesting street grading and related work.
A discussion on Fallbrook Street width ends with plans to form a committee to visit residents and collect petitions for sidewalk widening. The council will also request more ore ramps and two hydrants as part of street upgrades valued by local residents.
The dancing class closed its season Friday in Burke's hall with a 0 to something finish. The hall was decorated with palma feria and flowers. Seven pieces of the Mogart orchestra furnished music. Refreshments were served on the second floor. Notable out of town guests included Miss FW Allen of Forest City Grace Whitney of Honesdale Ada Redden of Susquehanna and Arthur Kerina of Forest City.
Mrs George Patterson of Lincoln Avenue suffered a wrist fracture when her bicycle accident occurred Friday evening as she learned to ride. Her daughter attempted to guide the wheel and failed to support her mother, causing a fall that severely injured the left arm.
William Flel of Laurel avenue entertains his mother Mrs Daniel Pel of Monendale. C F Rose and Morria Reynolds leave Bataniay for Aldenville Wayne county on a trout fishing expedition. Timothy Gilkoul will visit his sister in Philadelphia at Kensington Hospital School for Trained Nurses. A Kase leaves for Louisville to represent local lodges at the supreme conclave of the Heptasophs. Mrs H A Purple and son Edward visit relatives at Crystal Lake. Mrs Charles Lee and son Gordon visit relatives in Columbus. John D. Robinson spends Sunday with friends in Providence. Miss Effle Lewis of Beranton returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Kinback. William Stephens of Crane's store is ill at home. Miss Emma Garrett of Cannan street entertains Miss Nora Cos grove of Scranton. K A Frederickson visiting Dr Fletcher travels from Susquehanna to Carbondale by wheel. Miss May Ulmer leaves for a visit with friends in Waymart. Mrs Thobert Kinback hosts the primary department teachers.
In the heat of 1967 the writer envisions thin gauzy fabrics turning the season into dreamlike beauty. The imagery recalls enchanted looms and fairyland bowers as a metaphor for delicate wash goods.
A new collection showcases dainty weaves for the season including 45 Organdies from French and German looms and a Mimosa atlas weave with rack braid effects and vivid color printing.
New fabric lines show a delightful antique flavor with black grounds and floral effects. Grenadine Brodes and Lappet Brodes reveal the weaves, intended to be worn over colored underskirts to produce charming, varied effects. Come in this week to view the goods.
Local residents and visitors are listed in a community notes section. Names include Mier Title Nealon guest in Scranton, Nagetant of Japan researching refrigerating machines for manufacturing, Miss Varna Reynolds visiting Elkdale, Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis hosting Henry Moericle, Mrs. Eleanor Smith and Frank Smith departing for Reading, William Roberts visiting Susquehanna county, Elizabeth Thomas returning from Scranton, Miles Ellen Cavanaugh visiting, George Massinger resuming duties after his father's death, Natty Krantz recovering from appendicitis, Mrs. John Mitchell visiting relatives, Edwin Moon Jr and Mrs. George Hammerle with friends in Wilkes-Barre, Grace Whitney visiting in Honesdale, Ike Hollenback ill and homebound.
John Watkins aged 44 son of Mr and Mrs William Watkins of Rendham died after being struck by runaway cars on a plane in Jermyn No 1. One car uncoupled near the top, dragged him fifty feet, he died at home after failing to recover. Funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow at Brick church cemetery. Emblem division 57 Sons of Temperance meets this evening. William Bowen seeks Fourth ward delegate seat. Various local notices follow.
A patent medicine claims rapid relief of rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It asserts the cure removes the cause and dissolves the disease after the first dose. Sold by Carl Lorens, druggist, 45 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton for 76 cents.
Archie Ditmore about 15 fractured his leg below the knee while several boys practiced long distance jumping. He twisted during the attempt to out-distance companions and sustained the injury Friday evening.
A humorous exchange about a sermon ends with a punch line from Little Willie who questions value for a penny. The fragment reflects light social chatter found in Tit-Bits style humor.
A Philadelphia annual report by Chief Milk Inspector Byrne states 57 percent of the citys 110 million quarts of milk annually is watered colored or skimmed. The study warns bottled milk risks disease spread and cites typhoid losses and related costs. Other notes cover home malt extract, barber hygiene, and health tips from various experts with practical remedies.
A Vermont stagecoach tale parodies Yankee thrift and blunt readiness as a veiled widow and a sharp quoter discuss love and loss. Emerson laughs at the plainspoken banter about a husband and brother dying of yellow fever, reflecting on regional character and humor.
Auction houses offer the entire stock purchased for less than 25 cents on the dollar after removal to the corner of Wyoming and Linden Street. Goods include fine china bric a brac silverware crockery and house furnishing items. Cash paid at any price realized. Auctions at 2 30 P M and 7 30 P M with forenoon retail sales offered daily. Ladies invited.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable lists departures from Scranton Pittston and Wilkes Barre with multiple daily times for Atlantic City New York Philadelphia and other destinations. It notes returning trains via Liberty Street North River and connections to Buffalo Utica Elmira and Binghamton with Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on all expresses.
The Tribune Publishing Co reports a prominent display in the region with unmatched Footlights showcasing local offerings and entertainment.
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