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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1894
Page
5
City notices list a Florence Mission board meeting at 1am. Scranton clubs plan events this week with various attractions at local venues. Community groups announce lectures, fundraisers, and committee meetings for September events and charitable tickets.
Arthur Keene, 14, son of Richard Steess of Lafaystro atrowt, went to the woods with Thomas Wiel. Wicks showed them how to handle a Flobert rifle, loaded it, and fired, striking Keene in the foot as it lodged a bullet. Dr. Roberts attended and removed the wreck. Keene was able to walk yesterday.
At a 4 PM meeting for grammar school principals in the board of control rooms a petition will be read asking the school board to raise salaries to at least 1000 per year. They contend current pay of 700 is below other urban teachers who earn 1200 to 2000 in Scranton’s peer cities, and say higher wages would boost teacher usefulness.
The latest issue numbered No 11 of the charming art series America has arrived and copies may be read at the Ti Ta shops. The issue promises to be one of the most interesting in the collection.
A notice places the subject in Scranton at 441 Wyoming Avenue every Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for office hours.
In a First Presbyterian gathering Trev James McLeod preached on the Lord's Day, arguing the Sabbath was made for man and condemning Sunday saloons. He urged officers to enforce laws against secular business on Sunday while acknowledging some workers must toil, and pressed maintaining religious observance as a social duty.
Minnie Lester and her company arrive in the city from Bellato and will parade the principal streets at noon. Tonight they perform the southern comedy drama A Little Bray Boty at the Academy of Music with Miss Lester delivering telegraphed character dances and Frank McNish presenting original pieces Silence and Fon. Premium tickets priced 10 20 and 30 cents will be honored at the box office from 7 p.m.
On October 9, 1898 M R Simrell driving on North Main avenue was struck by a street car while occupying the track. One horse was killed and the wagon damaged. He seeks $10000 in damages against the Scranton Traction Company. Counsel moved Saturday night.
Druggist Phelps proposes a shift in liquor enforcement focusing on pricing rather than legality. Merchants plan to complain against themselves to save fines and maintain profits, while city officials weigh selective enforcement in northern and western districts.
Rival venders and small dealers face closure as authorities crackdown on temperance era sales. Patrons crowd shops and driveways, while a dissuading pattern emerges with persistent thirst and covert purchasing. Local merchants and patrons navigate new restrictions amid heightened enforcement.
Report from Florida Park details party contest with John K Parrangen elected as representative in the Fifth ward and two seats in Fifteenth. The delegation supports DP P Thamas and Thomas. Thouins fights on as effort to unify for Tuesday's convention at St David's Hall.
Death claim of 709 dollars for Garret Conningham of Stroudsburg was paid from surplus funds. No assessment has been called for over a year, and this is the second surplus payment since March 1, 1803.
A review notes the latest CourSen issue at the Toe Triune office as the best in the series. Art lovers are urged to add this meritorious edition to their collection.
The fragment notes a discussion of prices related to Guernsey Brothora, detailing notable declines and market references. It presents a brief snapshot of pricing shifts and market interest without broader context.
Readable crowds crowded parks and woodland resorts near the city on a warm Sunday. Visitors drove, walked, and picnicked along Providence boulevard and Lackawanna River routes, with families and groups enjoying shaded drives, park facilities, and boating.
The Serapton Press Club presents Dian DL Tarts new play A Daughter of Disle for the annual benefit at Frothchatt Vieair Monday evening May 22. Cast includes Cikaee Siletwool Jon Tay Coser Mise Lory Taylor Frat Hontey and John Ryan with Rogehe Alcor in other company roles. Revenue supports the event and local grocers Promote the venture in Lackawauns avenue.
The notice states the sale will continue for the remainder of the week. No further details are provided in the readable text.
An end of week promotion announces a limited time chance lasting only through the remainder of this week. Act quickly to take part before the offer expires. This notice urges immediate action and highlights the temporary window.
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