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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
8
The Tribune announces a reward of 0 for information leading to the conviction of any person who steals or mutilates a copy after delivery to a regular subscriber.
Mr Joseph Alexander of Clay avenue is in Allentown Spencer Dickson of the University of Pennsylvania is home for a short visit Herman Fretchey and William FI Dor tens formerly of this city have begun business in Philadelphia Attorney A A Voxburg returned yesterday from Wilkes Barre where he had been in court all the week Mr and Mrs Frederick 8 Godfrey will Bill Saturday the Spree of the North German Liesd line for a tour of England France and Germany Carl Fantz a dentist in the employ of Dr Laubach of Wyoming avenue and Miss Grey of Bangor Pa were married Monday at the home of the bride s aunt at Bangor by Rev G A Muir formerly of this city Arthur I Cogitzer of this city is one of the Elroy players who will begin a Week s engagement at the Brothingham ext Monday night Cogitzer s home is on Franklin avenue and before becoming a professional three years ago he has achieved much renown as an amateur He has been constantly improving and the pros in the cities where the Elroy players have been whow this season have said some very nice things about Cogitzer s work.
Edgar Abbott of Toston will recite Hamlet at the Young Men’s Christian Association hall Avenue as the first of three recitals in the series. The program continues with As You Like It and Julius Caesar. Abbott performs from memory with trained elocution and scholarly precision.
Come and see them at Michaelian Ros and Co located at 124 Washington Avenue for a display of Oriental rugs and carpets.
A large size fireproof Mosler safe is offered for sale by the Third National Bank of Scranton. The notice notes the bank is selling the item as part of a safety or custody liquidation.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey provides round trip tickets to Philadelphia today and tomorrow for 4.42 to attendees of the Washington monument unveiling. The Hekes return validity extends through the 7th inclusive, with the Central labeled the most direct route.
A storm flood pushed debris into the mouth of the fourth district sewer near the Wheel Works. City Engineer Phillipa and workers freed the blockage in about half an hour, restoring sewer flow quickly. A plan to reroute the sewer up through the Dunmore road fields aims to prevent future floods.
City Solicitor James H. Torrey explains Archbalds decision and urges careful steps for the Board of Revision and Appeal. He notes injunctions stopping tax on increases and advises preserving the new assessment so higher courts determine tax base. Councils were notified of the ruling with full council report forthcoming.
The Elroy Stock Company presented The White Squadron at Shattuck to a large audience and earned praise for actors J Harvey Cook Victor Stanton Miss Church Anesto and Mr Dads. Scenery and costumes drew high marks and the troupe is expected to draw strong weekly business at popular prices.
A youth identifying as John Kelly became obstreperous in Shren nan's saloon on Penn Avenue. He kicked a 40 plate glass window, was fined five dollars in police court, and provided security to reimburse Mrs. Brennan for the window replacement.
D I Phillips formerly of Protheroe Co opens a furniture shop on the board of trade building. He is well known on the West Side and from an old Welsh family. He brings minute knowledge of the business and aims for success in the new enterprise.
An advertisement claims Dr Agnew’s Liver Pills cure liver torpor and related ailments. It promotes quick relief, blood purification, and easy taking with pleasant results, priced 10 cents per vial of 40, sold by Matthews Bros.
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Tickets on sale May 14 and 16 through Lehigh Valley offices for a May 15 unveiling event at Fairmount Park. Fare is set as a one way rate for the round trip. returnable tickets valid to include the event date.
The Scranton investigation on the coal trade faltered as Senator McGuinness failed to serve subpoenas, delaying witnesses and forcing a postponement. W. H. Storrs of DL&W and Captain W. A. May of Hillside Coal testified on mine operations, wages, and labor composition as the committee planned further hearings.
A party of seven Scranton young ladies and friends plan a five month European trip sailing from New York. The group includes Miss Clara Simpson and Miss Holmes of Albany, Miss Augusta Archbald and Miss Box of Buffalo, and Miss Winton with friends the Misses Caldwell of Troy. They will travel on the North German Lloyd line. Mrs KE Moffatt’s friend Miss Mc Cartney joins the party. The itinerary spans Britain France Switzerland Italy Austria Germany Holland Denmark Norway and Sweden.
A Dunmore property dispute saw John Bortree win a verdict before Alderman B Wright and a six member jury. The suit claimed rent damages for detention of a double and single house with a perimelon claim. The jury awarded $122.50 for three and a half months at $35 monthly. A Vosburg represented the plaintiff and W J Tracy the mortgagee. Butterman appeared unrepresented.
J W Garney Jr and Miss Edith Woodling, both of this city, wed in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The bride's parents reside at 416 Olive Street. The couple are to return home tomorrow night as Dunn's hosts a special sale today and tomorrow with tailors John Ross at 307 Spruce Street offering fall suits and overcoats. Steam Heathy and Plumbing by P F and M T Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave advertises services.
The Scranton city council received City Solicitor Torrey’s communication on whether to appeal the board of revision and appeal ruling, with a majority indicating no appeal. The meeting approved appointing a plumbing inspector and referred sewer plans to the sanitary committee. Additional measures include paving and sewer scheme proposals, plus a Fourth of July corner stone event invitation from Mayor Green.
Rain did not dampen crowds at Dunn the Hatters sale in the Wyoming house dining room. Dunn mobilized 38 clerks to manage the rush and showcase fire and smoke damaged goods offered at half price, with deeper cuts on select items.
Notice informs Scranton residents that Dr. Moore's Catarrh Remedy prescription is at Parton's Drug Store on Penn Avenue for public trial after forty years of catarrh afflictions. Charles Law of Pittston shares his endorsement and contact, while J Fuhrman & Bro. advertise long-standing oil stand business and a range of awnings tents flags and decorations for public patronage.
Henry Frey of 421 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton Pennsylvania offers bas relief photographs at a mean cost. Also advertising Pre Cham's Pills for stomach and liver ills.
Sawyer's advertises a large variety of flowers from a recent import and upcoming shipment. It promises 1 3 percent savings by direct import, with Wednesdays and Fridays sale days featuring reduced prices on daisies, roses, grasses, and other varieties.
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