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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1897
Page
8
The Tribune announces a $1.00 reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone stealing or mutilating a copy after it is delivered to a regular subscriber, emphasizing the owner's consent is required for any damage.
William J. Silverstone of Honesdale visited Scranton yesterday. Miss Margaret McGraw of Jermyn is visiting Mrs. Gaffney on Thompson Street. The Misses Crackling of Honesdale are guests of the Spitzer family on Blair Avenue. Mrs. Edward Rutledge of Green Ridge entertains her sister Mrs. Adolphus Glennon of West Pittston. Senator J C Vaughan attends Philadelphia sessions with a state penal institutions commission. Edward F. Blewitt of this city joins the Ancient Order of Hibernians press committee in Pittsburgh.
Today at noon the senior and sophomore literary societies clash in a public debate over whether England’s commercial supremacy will endure. Seniors champion Charles Sweet J Donald Hull and George Orr while Dickinson William H Scranton and Leon Levy lead the Sophs. A musical program accompanies with school singing guitar and mandolin club selections a vocal duet and other items. The event starts promptly at 128 o clock.
The alumni banquet committee met in the mayor's office to set the annual dinner for the Tuesday after commencement. The exact time awaits board of control approval and may be held at the high school if consent is secured.
J Fuhrman and Bro announce continued business at the same stand offering awnings tents negs and society goods and decorations with a respectful solicitation of public patronage after twenty two years at the location.
Dunn's store offers neckwear at special fire sale prices starting tomorrow. Hours extend to 9 p.m. and the event highlights urgent bargains for shoppers seeking discounts on stylish pieces.
City councils pass the long delayed appropriation ordinance and confirm A B Dunning as street commissioner to succeed C R Kinsley. They also vote to appeal Judge Archbolds decision in the new assessment case and discuss pavers on Sanderson Avenue and sewer projects for Lackawanna Brewing Co and Bellevue sewer. Adjournment set for next Thursday.
After approving the appropriation ordinance the council recessed to await select bids on Sanderson avenue power work. P T Mulligan proposed 144 per thousand feet while O Hara Bros bid 149 per lineal foot with extra arms and manholes offered for 7 and extra hoes for 0. City Engineer Phillips commented.
The common council clashed with the sewers and drains committee over bids with O Hara Bros the only legal tender. The majority sided with O Hara Bros after select council rejected the committee’s recommendation and sent the matter back. Elocution practice followed before a conference committee vote and further motions. A later vote favored the select council action while others shifted to the O Hara camp. A separate item accepted Mayor Green of Binghamton invitation for corner stone exercises and appointed a committee to buy railroad tickets.
Miss Parlea spoke on The Characteristics of French Cooking before a good turnout of ladies. She outlined three classes of French cooking and argued that household style offers simple, economical meals with careful preparation and minimal waste. The next lecture will cover vegetable and grocery selection and care.
Mrs. Mary Barrett files a trespass suit against the city of Scranton for $5,000 alleging surface water from Carbon street lands now drains into a trunk sewer built in 1888. She says improper sewer construction caused flooding in 1902 after a storm, damaging the house foundation and sidewalk, and seeks compensation.
The sale follows a major loss and relocation from Dunn's store to the Wyoming House. Hats and furnishings are offered at about half price, drawing daily crowds as thousands of dollars in goods go on sale. Readers are urged to see Dunn's advertisement on page six.
Elroy Stock Company presented Paradise Alley at Frothingham to a full audience last night. The Unknown drew an afternoon crowd and a matinee was scheduled for today with The Bea of Ice lined up as the evening attraction.
Dunn's Fire sale tomorrow features fine white lawn shirts at 42c and a new line of ladies lawn dressing bacques. Finley's hats offered at half price, with evening hours. Tailor-made fall suits and overcoats showcase latest styles from John Ross at 207 Spruce Street. 2 x 2 white envelopes for license at Lack's Ave 6273.
Notices report the deaths of Alice Rogan aged 1 year 7 months daughter of Peter and Mra Rogan of 6 Leo court and Francia Carroll aged 19 months son of Charles and Francia Carroll both in Scranton Pennsylvania The Rogan funeral is Saturday at 2 pm from the residence with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery The Carroll funeral is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 o’clock with interment also at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery
Henry W Luce of Scranton was ordained a Presbyterian minister at Second Presbyterian Church. He will dedicate himself to missionary work in Tung Chew Shantung China, departing September. Luther D Wishard delivered the address. Rev John Knox presided and ministers placed hands in blessing.
Councillor Johnson of Wilkes-Barre appears as junior past state councillor in a local government update. The note identifies his involvement with the Jun cooperative group and his active role in regional civic affairs.
The Order of United American Mechanics paid an official visit to the city last night and addressed a meeting at Moses Taylor council on Wyoming avenue. All councils in the city and vicinity were represented, and Mr. Johnson delivered a very explicit address.
The coroner's jury ruled the Scranton Railway car was not at fault in the death of John Bochenski and Paul Jermacci on North Washington avenue. Witnesses testified children rode a toy express down a hill and fell after wheels turned left. the motorman acted to prevent the crash. The verdict blamed the parents for allowing unattended children on the street.
The Third National Bank recently installed a new rear cafe safe described as a Model-Cor safe, 48 inches tall with a 24 inch door, 21 inch opening, and 25 inch top obstructed access. Built of chest steel, it weighs 22 000 pounds and features modern burglar proofing. agent J Garceau hosted visitors as the unit was demonstrated.
Scranton Elks, numbering over 100, traveled by a special 7 30 p m Delaware and Hudson train to Wilkes Barre for the annual social symposium. The parade from Franklin Avenue to Spruce Street Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna and the station preceded the lodge officers led by William Weichel D.
A local store advertises a special ribbon sale with silk taffeta and fancy ribbons offered at less than half value. Items include changeable taffeta ribbons 12c No 4, Morle taffeta ribbons 17c No 4, regular price ribbons 60c, red or coffee shades 22c, and striped velvet ribbons 9c. The note hints at brisk business as goods move in and out.
J Reedy Major W S Millar and others led a delegation with Bauer's band. They wore blue uniforms with gold braid as they paused in Wilkes-Barre for a welcome parade and music. Major Millar chaired the arrangements committee.
Mrs Mary Toolan and Patrick Toolan of Carbondale sue Carbondale Traction Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit and city for 1 0 million dollars in trespass damages. They allege trolley lines in front of their Brooklyn street property caused damage with city permission. Attorneys H H Burns and Cawley Shean filed the declaration.
An advertising appeal promises a month long trial on house furnishing supplies and a wide display of products from thirty leading potteries in the United States. The pitch argues better value and service, claiming the reader can save money by buying with this dealer over traditional stores.
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