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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1894
Page
5
General Manager Archer of the Scranton Traction Company returned from a three week absence in Atlantic City with a severely impaired health. His physician ordered quiet and rest, citing overwork as the cause of a collapse. He may travel to California for further recovery, while remaining in charge as he recuperates.
Scranton stockholders meeting last night censured the club's poor ball quality and voted to release at least three players. The manager was warned to improve immediately or face resignation. Ex-President Alex Donn and directors Betts Robb and Martin supported a winning team and planned trials for several incoming players.
Druggist William McGarrah admits selling soda on Sunday and argues it is as essential as drugs. witnesses E J Mac Donald and L F Hiorns testify about the store’s Sunday activity. Alderman Post fines McGarrah four dollars and costs. appeal planned as a crowd of local druggists and cigar dealers await their own hearings.
Colonel Ripple to preside at Friday meeting in YWCA rooms as Associated Charities faces near zero treasury. Relief demand grows with 31 men employed this week. city ladies plan general canvas to raise funds for memberships and immediate work relief amid extensive donor list and corporate gifts.
A carriage on Madison avenue below Olive Street ran away after the pole to the buggy failed at the axle. N P Kingsbury suffered a broken collar bone and minor bruises while the driver was uninjured. The horses were recaptured near Pine Street.
Richard Watcop a West Side lad jumped from a Bloomaburg coal train at Scranton street crossing and was struck by a passenger train coming from the opposite direction. He was knocked between tracks, recovered at Lackawanna avenue station and said he was not badly hurt.
A dispatch from New Mexico reports the death of M. C. Drinker of Scranton after a two month absence in San Juan county. The 2 year old was a member of Grace Reformed Church, employed by the Scranton Gas and Water Co, and served in Company D of the Thirteenth Regiment. Remains will be brought to the city.
James Steingler of Wilkes-Barre tracked his wife and two children who had eloped with David Williams. Williams is jailed in Carbondale awaiting trial. the children are in St. Joseph's Foundling Home and Mrs. Steingler is aided by the Associated Charities. Steingler planned a reunion and arrangements for the children’s care are noted as he sought to reclaim his family.
A new hardware factory formed in Scranton will manufacture nails, locks, hinges, window sashes and related builders’ hardware. Dr. B H Throop is named president and Mr. Everhart treasurer. the plant plans to employ about 200 workers and erect 100 towers to house staff.
Rev. Isaac Newton Earle of Philadelphia will spend the rest of the month in the area delivering lectures at Green Ridge Presbyterian and Second Presbyterian. He will speak on A Third's Eye View of the Bible and A Bird's Eye View of the Life of Christ with readings at evening services tonight and tomorrow.
The Lackawanna Iron and Coal company sold a 50 acre tract between Meridian and Twelfth streets to a group of Scranton investors for 100000 cash. An option was secured by John T. Richards and John A. Meara, with a charter filed for Fairview Park Land company and plans to divide the land into 125 building lots. The site is to be developed as a park and potential industrial site with improved drainage and access, raising local prospects of revenue.
A false rumor spread about negotiations for the old parsonage lot and nearby church property at Miliaensvanne and Chive Street. The board of trustees denied any favorable offers or definite sale, noting the Madison Avenue area prices and a proposed 825000 offer was rejected as price or intent unclear.
Scranton delegates to the National Grand lodge of American True Ivorites arrived in Fair Haven at 4 PM. Grand Master W W George, of Union, called the frat session to order at 7 80 PM and appointments were made while routine work was disposed of before adjournment to 8 AM tomorrow.
On May 7, 180, the Rev. A. P. Chattee presided at the Methodist parsonage in Green Hide for the marriage of Mr. Andrew Bracdt to Miss E. Jennie Arokenehire, both residents of the city.
Tex Tumonn announces a forthcoming bound volume compiling Scranton's leading wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests. The work will include portraits and views of public buildings and notable citizens, aiming to attract newcomers and promote the city as a premier business hub. Representatives will visit residents asking them to save their residence views for inclusion.
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