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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1897
Page
7
The paper states that all volunteered communications from controversial figures must be signed with the writer’s true name for publication. It asserts no exceptions to this policy and emphasizes accountability for published letters.
Testamentary letters were granted to John T. Barrett on the estate of the late Ann Lenott of Archibald. A meeting of Latchwyinit Presbytery is set for May 2 at 1 0 p m in the Bomnton Second Presbyterian church. Marriage licenses issued to multiple couples from Serinton and Archbald. Grace Reformed Episcopal church plans a martial basket picnic at Lake Arlel on Tuesday. Gertie West, former proprietor of an establishment on Cutter street, was arrested for keeping a disorderly house but later released. a subsequent disappearance led to her return and confinement. A wagon owned by Miss Farts Bakery was wrecked on Adam Avenue near Mulberry Street when a heavy vehicle struck it. delivery driver Harman suffered injuries. Kate Reman, 18, from Dialton, encountered police on Lackawanie Avenue and was temporarily detained before being placed in a charity shelter. Miks Wolsel of the Associates T Board of Charities arranged shelter care at the House of the Good Shepherd.
The Col WN Monies Post and allied groups invite members and veterans to Penn Avenue Baptist Church on May 24, 1897, to honor fallen comrades with graveside flowers and vows. Assembly at 6:30 PM May 23, 1897, in full Grand Army Republic uniform. bring old comrades.
The Scranton Diocesan union Catholic Total Abstinence societies plan their annual convention in Nanticoke today and tomorrow. Officers will be chosen and arrangements made for delegates entertainment ahead of the August city convention. Delegates depart for Nanticoke this morning and are to be entertained by Nanticoke Total Abstinence members tonight.
Tomorrow at 2 p.m. the Prohibitioniste of the county will hold a mass convention to select delegates for the state convention at Altoona on June 2. In the evening Rev. Quincy Lee Morrow will deliver an address.
T J Winckmore of Haller and Mack Mor e Pittsburgh says Mystic Cure cured his Kheuatiem in twenty four hours after nine months of illness. He sought five physicians with little relief before using Mystic Cure and now recommends it. Sold by Carl Loreng, druggist, AM Lackawanna Ave Scranton.
Miss Parlon presents the seventh lecture in a twelve part series on domestic economy at the Y M C A auditorium. She demonstrates heating effects on albuminous matter milk eggs and meat, explains coagulation and practical cooking tips, and previews next week’s talk on French cooking at 2 40.
Willum Langetaff president and directors F L Fuller Reese Brooks and W A Paine visited the hillside home yesterday to view damage from the recent fire. The article notes the water pump house and artesian well supply lines were destroyed, complicating recovery efforts.
Community leaders approve buying an air compressor to push water from a 125 foot artesian well to the reservoir. The new system replaces a damaged shelter and old pumping gear. Cost is about £1000. board meets Friday to endorse the plan.
Miner Martin Hellenway of the Tellevue mine suffered a roof fall injury and was taken to Lackiwannd hospital. Laborer John Lowke at Johnson's mine was quietly hurt by a roof fall. Driver boy John Caffrey at Pine Brook colliery sustained a compound left ankle fracture while coupling moving cars and was taken to Moves Taylor hospital.
James Simpson and his wife Reta Simpson appeared before Alderman Millar at Oakford court. Reta testified James slapped her, and Millar ordered a hearing in Nicher court with James held on a $100 bail.
Robert Simrell of M4 Breaker street reports his Plymh hen laid an egg with three yolks last Sunday after several weeks of double yolks. The egg measured seven and a quarter inches in circumference.
Constable Henry Burechell served a warrant on Puan Agi of Cedar avenue in March for intoxication selling without license. Aug ust Achner paid 15 dollars to settle the case. Constable Woelkers, aided by Agi, then had Agi arrested for extortion and carrying concealed weapons. Detective Act posted 500 pounds bail for court appearance.
At a meeting of General Phinney Engine Company last night the offices of recording secretary and foreman held by A. L. Berry were declared vacant. Fr. OW Lone was elected foreman and W HL Lewis recording secretary.
Under this heading short letters of interest will be posted for publication by the writer name. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.
A Philadelphia letter to The Tribune criticizes increasing salaries for sheriffs deputies and public staff, arguing it rewards favored interests and burdens taxpayers. The writer urges independent papers to oppose measures that empower limited polluting influence and cites Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertisement as a separate item in the same communication.
Silverstone, The Eye Specialist, relocates to 215 Lackawanna Avanua in Williams' Shoe Store. He offers free eye examinations and updated eyeglasses at the city’s best prices with latest designs. He promises relief for nervous headaches through proper glasses.
Jerome Woodling sued Fr. Godfrey over lin work submitted to Alderman C O Donovan as arbitrator. Alderman Dy Lacy had ruled for the plaintiff but Godfrey appealed. Three arbitrators were chosen with Donovan the only one present on Saturday. he will decide after considering his brothers in law. No decision reached yesterday.
The Epworth league of the Wyoming district holds its annual convention at West Pittston M E church. The program begins with registration at 9 am followed by reports from recording and corresponding secretaries, committee appointments, and business. Later sections include Junior League Work led by James Hughes and devotional exercises with solo performances by Mae Powell.
Announcement of Attorney George M. Watson as an active Republican candidate for district attorney. The bio notes his 1870s arrival, prior work as a mechanic, decision to study law, admission to the county bar in 1885, and four years as senior partner in a leading firm. He pledges an honest and fearless administration if elected.
F I White former proprietor of the Wyoming House has leased the Murray Hill hotel at Murray Hill park Thousand Islands and will take possession June 25. White’s Scranton service as a clerk at the Wyoming began in 1884 and he became proprietor in 1888, guiding the Wyoming to preeminence in the Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys until the Hotel Jermyn’s rise led to its decline.
County prosecutor H A Knapp directed court action to recover forfeited recognizances from two bondsmen. William Smith was bound for 1800 for Joseph Lipinski charged with libel, and W G Dorsey bound for 400 for Ole Teal who vanished amid larceny and receiving charges.
Open until p.m. each evening Dunn’s big sale offers great bargains in Scranton with heavy discounts. The event invites those who cannot attend earlier to visit. Dr Agnew’s Liver Pills advertised at ten cents a vial claim quick relief. Matthews Bros sell the product as a cure and warn against side effects.
Special offer highlights a new organdie printed in France and produced locally at a great cost. A wide variety of styles and very low prices are emphasized, including printed lawn and Jaconet fabrics with genuine 12 3/4 cent goods and Grenadine Stripe Jaconets for only 12 1/4 cents.
James Fairfield Stenck sustained a slight head injury when a large piece of meat fell from a car as he loaded a rack at the Pine Brook colliery yesterday morning. He was not seriously hurt and was taken home to Spellman Court in the Seventh ward.
It will pay you to read our store news daily. Prices cut to prune stocks as demand rises. Dining sets and toilet sets sell briskly Saturday with discounts this week. Several hundred pictures closed out. Rush prices today and tomorrow. Lot includes etchings engravings and water color facsimiles with oak gilt frames up to 19 by 26 inches. Prices ranged from 75 cents to $2 each.
Real signed etchings in white and gold frames with thick mats around fifty pieces in various sizes. Prices ranged from $1.50 to $3, with many with expensive frames cut from $3 to $55. Picture Our frame factory is complete with new moulding and metal corners, offering framing services at low, novel prices.
A fragmented list shows items and prices like grog at four cents each, glass cutters, lamps, tobacco, sewing notions, a hammock hook, nails, tacks, and various hardware. Dates and context are unclear, but the items resemble a shop or auction inventory from a small general store.
Advertisement notes a special sale offering Cambric Nainsook and Swiss embroideries at prices about half their value. Items listed include 10c 15c 25c 30c 40c and 65c, indicating a clearance of fine fabrics at reduced prices.
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