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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1897
Page
7
The paper requires all volunteered communications from controversial figures to be signed with the writer’s true name before publication. It states no exceptions will be made for this rule in future cases.
A town notes a new Ethny place at Beragtion Business Collegy and a Wilcan Fire Company meeting this evening. The Y M C A hosts Miss Scott from Africh at 4 pm while the W C T U meeting is omitted. Patrick Casey tax collector near Carbon dale township faces bond issues. Marriges licenses granted for several county residents. Thomas Cook of Dickson City moves out, with a petition to replace him. Bank exchange tallies for Beranton Chowring House given by H C Shafer. Damea M Everhart funeral today with service at St Luke's Church. James McConkey to close his union meeting with Miss Scott guiding the discussion.
For sale notice from Scranton Pennsylvania listing Canavan and Stokes company mine on Tenth ward and Wyoming avenue block 156 inquiry. Public sale details not fully shown in fragment.
Walter Campbell and Thomas Colleran, bootblack acrobats known as the little heroes, were arrested near the Delaware and Bludson station on a robbery charge. They allegedly relieved a Pittston drunken man of $40 Thursday night. They claimed travel to Philadelphia for the Washington celebration and denied the Pittston trip. Chief Robline ordered release after no identifications. They remain in custody of Pittston authorities if pursued.
W Ward of Avora reported a theft last night after leaving his bay horse with a black top buggy tied at Charles Creegan's saloon in Smithville. Police across Pittston and Scranton searched the region but found no trace by a late hour. the horse is described as a medium fix bay with a white star.
Last week 116 new measles cases and 12 diphtheria cases were reported with 29 deaths from all causes. Yesterday 12 measles cases 1 diphtheria case and 1 scarlet fever case were recorded.
Commerce note states the Spruce Street clothing shop operated by D. E. Dulaney formerly of Martin & Delancey.
Advertises a Crystal Laundry offering modern improved machinery at 243 and a6 Adams Avenue for customers sending their laundry.
An old newspaper ad touts laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds. It offers a refund by druggists if the treatment fails, priced at 26 cents.
A conference committee of five Republican and five Democratic members resolved disputes over city appropriations. They trimmed $125 from electric lights in Ward Ten and adjusted several items including Center Street station house, Cumberland Hose company, and Cumberland Street repairs. The accord leaves $425 more appropriated than the plan, to be reconciled Thursday night.
The Traders' National Bank directors adopt a resolution on the death of James M. Everhart. They commend his seven years of service as a director, extend condolences to his relatives, and order the resolution embodied in minutes and published in city papers.
The president will appoint officials once the upper branch convenes on Thursday night. The joint conference committee will meet to ratify its unofficial action and present a report for confirmation.
A large audience enjoyed a fine Sabbath school orchestra concert at Second Presbyterian Church with Professor J. M. Chance directing. Performances included Frolic of Cupid, Love's Sweet Song, violin solos, choir pieces, and the finale Master Miner, showcasing the young musicians' training.
Work resumed yesterday at the North and South mill of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company, bringing joy to hundreds of idle workers. North works churns out fish plates while Booth works rolls a ninety-five pound rail.
A family thanks friends for condolences on John J. Miller death and lists aiding groups. The notice mentions legal actions in Dunmore over Barah Ann Cooper's ejectment suit against Thomas McDonnell, with Hannah as Crippen's attorney. An ad promotes Kemp's camera sale and Hood's Sarsaparilla remedies.
In Silverstone an eye specialist advertises affordable eye exams and the cheapest sportacion frames in the city. The shop promises the latest frame designs, guaranteed satisfaction, and relief for nervous headaches with properly fitted glasses.
Local notice lists a path from 215 Lackawanna Avenue to the Kite Proat Shoe Store. The item appears as a street or route reference for a filing or advertisement in a historic page segment. No dates or broader context are readable.
The board of revision and appeal meets at 2 PM to plan action after Judge Archbald found the recent special tax assessment illegal. City Solicitor Torrey is pressed to file the appeal, with council expected to direct action, as the Supreme Court may hear the case in a special session to rule quickly.
A brief afternoon court session convened at the request of attorneys. Photographer Jewell documented the judiciary with a few snapshots in the main courtroom. Only witnesses were two reporters and attorneys Burns and J. Davis as the court responded with light repartee.
Nichols a brakeman on freight train No 249 between here and Great Bend was injured in a second bump while coupling cars in the Great Bend yard. He was brought to the city by passenger train and rushed to Mores Taylor hospital where TM Reed found no bones broken in the left arm.
Misa Kate Winters of Taylor remains very ill at home from nervous prostration after a Saturday accident at the mill. Her hair was caught in a machine she was operating while attempting to free it, injuring her hand. Inspector conducted an inspection of the mill following the incident.
Samuel Collins of Nanticoke suffered severe facial and head burns in a gas explosion at the Bins mine. He was taken to Moses Taylor hospital. The Lackawanna Iron and Coal company operates the mine. Separately Alexander Shifeo of Greenwood was admitted to Lackawanna hospital after a gas blast at Greenwood mine. his injuries are not serious.
Professor Laula D Aquing, long known as the Salve Man, was received at Moses Taylor Hospital yesterday. He has been confined to his Burr Building room for four months, believed to have consumption, but doctors now report chronic stomach trouble and that his condition is very serious.
In a storm night a boy known as Dickey escapes a water bottle ban by claiming his aunt could tell if he drank. The gable collapses onto his bed amid bricks and debris, but Dickey emerges alive with a candle and water bottle, declaring the aunt's warning was true.
A Kentuckian recalls flood misery with remarks on exposure and rationing at a roof top vigil. The Michelsan chimes in as the talk turns to scarce water while a stranger comments on the stark hardship.
A humorous exchange contrasts modern fancy tackle with simple gear, noting how the best equipment yields few fish while a rustic pole and worms produced long strings, as narrated in a local paper clipping.
A remark from The Bex admirer sparked debate as a Indianapolis Journal reader quotes a man claiming women lack brains until age twenty four. The line reflects period attitudes toward women and intellect within a terse newspaper item.
Martin Gallagher of Throop appeared before Alderman Howe on a charge of assault and battery filed by R W Buchanan. Gallagher gave $34 bail to ensure his court appearance. Advertisement text mentions Coverts and Meltons clothing and Chriatlatts on Spruce Street.
Increasing business demand prompts price cuts to prune stocks. Dining sets and toilet sets sell fast as prices drop this week. Several hundred pictures to be closed out. Rush prices valid today and tomorrow.
Lot features etchings engravings and water color facsimiles with neat oak gilt and gold enamel frames in sizes up to 19 by 26 inches. Priced formerly from 75 cents to 2 dollars each.
Vintage prints and etchings offered in white and gold frames with thick mats. Real hand pastels and panel etchings vary in size and price from 1.50 to 5 dollars. Framing materials including moulding and metal corners showcased at new prices.
A text advertises a large assortment of French and American fabrics that are delicate and sheer, with special organdie made in France sold locally at significant savings. It highlights new jaconets and laces in various styles, priced at 12 44 cents and 2 4 cents per yard.
A special sale offers fine embroideries including cambric nainsook and Swiss with prices near half of real value. Items range from 10 to 65 cents, with several price points such as 15 25 30 40 65 cents and 13 15 18 21 cents. The sale emphasizes substantial savings on finished textiles and fabric goods.
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