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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1897
Page
7
The paper enforces publication only for volunteer communications signed with the writer’s true name. It states no exceptions will be made going forward to preserve accountability and clear attribution of controversial material.
A baseball game is scheduled today between Toronto and Scranton at 3 45. Admission is 25 cents.
Twenty six cases of meningitis and four of diphtheria were reported yesterday. Smith begins granite business in the city. quarry work underway. The sewer and drains committee will meet Thursday to review the bid for Sanderson Avenue. Clerk of the Courts approved licenses for Nichola Gan Kate Avtringer and John Kryder t. A Teachers Mutual Aid excursion committee met to plan Lake Ariel events for June 1. Colonel George Nox McCain lectured at Penn Avenue Baptist on Vene guela and the Mighty Orinoco River to enthusiastic reception. The Don-Tons held another successful Polk social at Turner Hall with Newie Curran providing music. Knights Templar and Masons figures noted. a Waldenk publication set for the grand commander Yohe.
Sheriff Reeves of Chittenden County Vermont identifies Dr Crawford as the arson suspect in Burlington. He seeks governor's signature for a prisoner extradition while Crawford, posing as a nurse named Kusgell, flees after an insurance fraud involving 400 dollars. He was recaptured after eluding capture by jumping a train.
The county medical society held its monthly meeting in the city hall with Dr. F Q Van Sickle presiding and Dr. W as Reedy as secretary. Reports by Drs Thomson and Reedy discussed at length. sale adjourned to Wyoming House due to immense turnout for Dunn's fire sale.
Frank Seindel son of Edward Breindol of 1720 Penn Avenue was killed on a railroad near Huron on Monday afternoon. He was about 30 years old. The remains will be interred at Huron.
Members of the Robert Morris lodge departed by an early morning train to Utica to attend the convention of the Ivorites now in session there.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on May 10 two individuals named J Ford and M Reus are recorded in a local social or business notice referencing Souer Anse. The fragment confirms names connected to a listed event or affiliation. Further readable details are incomplete.
In Taylor, J B Watkins spoke first amid a hearing of rivals including David P Thomas John T Davies and William Jennings. Professor Howell awarded Watkins the $100 prize funded by EH Rotathan. The final number featured Lewis Wateyn’s male chorus singing The Pilgrim’s Chorus. Adjudicator Jones praised Wateyn’s group as worthy winners.
The evening session was fully as well attended as the feared one with the upper gallery particularly filled and a mood of enjoyment in the air. The start time was set for 1.40.
Miss Maria Parlon demonstrates practical methods for polishing woodwork and furniture, removing stains, and restoring color. She warns against water on fine wood and shows turpentine and steel wool cleaning, wax polishing, and oiling with a kerosene mix. Her talk emphasizes daily care, cost efficiency, and proper brushing technique.
The Eye Specialist offers free eye examinations and cheap prices for spectacles. Readily available are latest framed or frameless designs. With years of service, he promises satisfaction and relief from nervous headaches by proper glasses adjustment.
The Progressive Outing club is organized largely from Ex celsior Social club members with quarters on Wyoming avenue. It aims to promote bicycling tennis and lifestyle recreation among members and the community.
The organization elected Bal Geldsmith as president FH. C. Reese as vice president Alfred Rice as secretary and treasurer Mr. Simon as captain and William Moses as bugler. For now bicycle runs and similar events will be held while members seek a country home with a hut and tennis courts on the grounds.
The body of two year old Mary Klink was recovered from the Susquehanna near Plymouth six months after she and her sister were struck from aDuryea trestle by an engine. The grandmother and oldest child were found earlier, with Mary interred at the German Catholic Cemetery on the South Side.
Patrolman Martin C Gorrell, the department's oldest serving member, fired at three youths near St John s Church on South Main Avenue as they fled after damaging trees. One youth, Richard Phillips, was said to be hit but not seriously wounded. Gorrell was charged with felonious wounding. held on 300 bail after waiving hearing.
Opinion favors not appealing Judge Archbald ruling on the board of revision and appeals. Reversal chances are slim and a Supreme Court decision would halt any assessment and tax collection, risking city bankruptcy unless funds are borrowed or warrants are dishonored.
Friends and relatives gathered at Benton’s Pearson Thomas home last Wednesday to honor Mrs. James Thomas on her eighty ninth birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Seth W. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus J. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Pearson Thomas Mr. and Mrs. George Stark Mr. and Mrs. Anson Stevens and two daughters Mr. and Mrs. Chester Stark and three sons Mr. and Mrs. J W Rhodes and four sons Mrs. Harriet Grant and son Delbert Mrs. Sarah Newcomb and Mrs. Mary Welles.
A city Firemen’s meeting is set for Friday evening at Durr's hall to discuss taking action against the current effort. The gathering aims to organize a response and mobilize members for the opposition.
The legislature considers repealing net setting aside funds from foreign insurance companies. Attendance at Dunn's great fire sale influenced a necessary adjournment of the case.
A catalog listing reads like a table of cutlery including tea spoons dessert spoons table spoons and forks. The item set suggests a kitchenware display with multiple utensil types and finishes.
A catalog style listing of children's gauze and knit underwear and ladies garments. Includes ladies white vests with lace trim, jersey ribbed vests, bleached ribbed vests with lace, fine gauze vests with high neck and short sleeves, and ribbed lace trimmed options. Mens underwear includes balbri iggan and natural gauze, all priced at 25 cents.
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