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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1896
Page
3
A seller claims their large selection of bright wall decorations will please all tastes and budgets. They urge prioritizing wall coverings over floors to create a cosy look and promise decorating across cottages to palaces at half New York City retail prices.
The notice lists two addresses: 322 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton and 32 South Main Street Wilkes Barre. This appears to be a public or business listing with locations in Pennsylvania.
Walter AL nie, Ed Reve and others visit and host from various towns while Mrs. T. KH. Droks and family entertain in Linden and Brooklyn. The Carbondale Leader lauds RL Tracey Sweet of the Scranton Tribune as a rising journalism talent from Susquehanna County.
Special City Attorney S B Price outlines his interpretation of Justice Green on the West Market Street issue. He argues the city assumes repair duties and toll rights end, granting the city control as a public street. The ruling frames the city’s obligations and the franchise’s dissolution for the road segment between Leggett’s Creek and Providence Square.
Judge Edwards ordered a new trial for W R Woolsey convicted on November 11 last of attempted criminal assault on Eliza Boston a 15 year old girl of Theodore street North End. Woolsey 26 years old was committed on November 8 1895.
An appeal for a new trial for Hiro was granted after counsel argued that evidence uncovered post trial showed the defense aimed to extort $309 from Woolsey. Woolsey, unable to post bail, remained in the county jail awaiting the ruling.
The County Board of Farmers Institute Managers will meet on the second Tuesday of June at the county commissioners office to arrange institutes for the season. Local members of the state board and one representative from each county agricultural society and allied groups will attend. If unable to attend, send a letter requesting participation to Chesemanie Road of Institute Managers care of the county commissioners.
The diocese of Scraiton holds its annual Catholic Total Abstinence union convention at Freeland Luzerne county with two days of sessions. Delegates from Scranton Wilkes Barre Kingston Nanticleoke and others will be chosen for the national meeting in St Louis. The gathering includes dedication of a temperance hall in Freeland and lists many delegate names and affiliations.
New York Sun lauds the Barna and Kindley performance with elaborate equine acts. The piece notes fifty trained horses, three herds of elephants, and an Oriental Lady act as meritorious features in the grand display.
The Park Commissioners BT Ripple and Th Moore, with Mayor Dalley, will tour the city s three parks on Wednesday afternoon. The Building and Teachers committee of the bond with central will also visit the city schools that same afternoon. The inspections may take two or three days with teams starting from North Kn and South Side, proceeding in opposite directions.
City officials warn that only city staff and those in municipal affairs may visit the mayor's quarters after noon. The fourteenth annual convention of the CT, A, Union of Scranton Diocese convenes in Freeland Wednesday and Thursday. Trains depart Scranton for the event at 6:45 PM and 7:46 AM. Delegates plan to attend the FPM opera house dedication. Pillabury's Flour mill capacity reaches 17,600 barrels daily.
County commissioners adopt architect plans to add a third story to the courthouse with a projected cost not to exceed 875000. The upgrade will provide a Superior Court chamber and jury accommodations, work to begin in about six weeks, with a new roof and modern facilities during the summer adjournment period.
Court actions include denial of a non-suit in Ales v city of Scranton, new trials granted in several cases, guardians appointed for minors, bonds approved and executors discharged. Names such as John Lilly, Thomas Cummings, Michael Gordon, Cathrine Gordon, Edward Trey, and Paul Rh. Welttael appear amid estate, custody, and probate matters in Scranton and surrounding towns.
Judge Archbald yesterday ruled forfeitures in four recognizance cases. Luigi Scalza, a Carbondale youth tied to dynamite plots, is described. Scalza fled to Jefferson County where he was killed last Christmas Day. Other Commonwealth cases against Kulamlok Seabelt and Herth were likewise stricken on costs or moved to the next quarter sessions term.
In court yesterday two constables presented cages of liquor law violations. William Hiradley reports Samuel Collins as an unlicensed dispenser. James Dean cites John of Malia and Custis Anderson for excise law breaches. McMurray notes Cedar avenue and nearby streets in need of repair. Returns referred to District Attorney. Judge Munster charged jurors. ELI Peehly appointed foreman. First returns likely Thursday morning.
Judge Gunster granted a license to William A Townsend to operate a hotel at 140 Franklin Avenue. The license followed prior controversy around James Ferguson’s liquor operation and a withdrawal of a competing license. New owners John M Khenmeier and Israel Bitternhender leased the property to Townsend, noted for good character and temperate habits, previously operating the MH Cie hotel in Woming olity.
The court approved bonds for tax collectors in Archbald Borough and surrounding areas. Bonds total 49,000 and 19,000 with named sureties, including Phithtes and Lewin parties. The notices mention approved bonds for Archbald and West Abington Township tax collectors with specified sureties. Also an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming health benefits.
A feature on enhancing summer cottages with jardenieres flower stands and pedestals to display plants, plus affordable dinnerware and decor. Emphasizes avoiding fussy tableware and highlighting lamps lanterns and practical comforts for a charming, inexpensive cottage look.
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