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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1897
Page
13
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Baseball action today features Providence facing Scranton at 3 45 with admission set at 25 cents. Also a coal mine for sale listing shows Canavan and Stokes mine located in the Tenth Ward Seranton Pa near 1386 Wyoming Avenue.
Hats priced at 65c 31.90 and 2.00 1.26 and 1.00 from factory. Open until p m.
Prominent labor leader P. J. McGuire of Philadelphia spoke at Davis Theatre for Branch 66 percent of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. Colonel Fitzsimmons presided. Hon. C. Hew Johnson and Captain Moir also spoke. attendance was large and unions were praised for progress and organizing gains while urging workers to engage in self-betterment.
The Wyom ing District Epworth League convention began at West Side Methodist Episcopal church. Delegates from Luserne Lackawanna and Wyoming counties attended including Mary Benedict Eva Dorsey R W Kellow Jr Isaac Haslam Carrie Beideman W B Cransford and many others. Byron G Hahn presided as sessions opened with a report from secretary Anna J Gvant of Wilkes Barre outlining proceedings.
David Belasco accuses the Scranton stock company of infringing his play title In the Heart of Maryland. He threatens legal action for copyright violation and damages, citing alleged theft of his work and prior plays by rivals.
Visitors from the capital John F. Keiper H. A. Hooper and John K. Royal of the board of tax and revision came to discuss the new appeals board now operating at Harrisburg. They urged a potential appeal from Judge Archbold’s decision in the new assessment matter and expressed interest in a special assessment option for the city in the future. They stayed at the Jermyn and left for home at noon pleased with the visit.
On May 11 the Senate approved a bill allowing third class city school districts to levy taxes on city valuation for school purposes. Pittston Hazleton and most third class cities currently tax on county valuation, benefiting mining firms. If changed to city valuation, companies like Lehigh Valley would face higher taxes. widespread effects are expected, and many firms oppose the bill.
Dr. B. H. Throop, age 86, lies at his Wyoming avenue home in Chehango County in frail health after a fall and recent illness. Three physicians Fulton Connell and Keller attend as condition fluctuates between conscious and unconscious, with cautious optimism noted at 1 this morning.
Stanley Daly was jailed by Alderman Howe in the Seventeenth ward after an assault on Mrs Lizzie Smith at her home at midnight. Daly faces battery charges, with previous arrests noted. Fred Backus sought a warrant against Mrs Smith for maintaining a house of ill repute and unlicensed liquor sales. she posted bail of 600 dollars.
Major Quimby Jay Elliott and George McAndrew allegedly ran the Windsor room. They appeared before Alderman Donovan but were discharged when Constable Maran did not appear to prosecute. Influential residents pressured the two women to withdraw the case to avoid publicity.
The report states Mr Hoetsel sustained a broken thumb and multiple injuries described as bruises and wounds. His advanced age is noted as aggravating factors, making the injuries more serious and underscoring the need for careful medical attention.
Fern Hall at Crystal Lake opens June 1 under C. EB. Atwood management. The hotel houses 126 guests with 9 shunted about 200 yards from the shore. Crystal Lake offers pure water air and scenery plus boating bathing bass trout, mountain roads and Mosquito-free days. Nearby attractions include Gravity railroad to Carbondale and Honesdale, Elk Mountain views seven lakes and a 100 mile vista.
The widow of Michael Somogyi once Joseph Oszlisslo who came to the country with her two children Stephen and Mary registered at the Catholic church in Olyphant is sought by Frank Dyer Chester United States consul at Budapest who has knowledge of an advantage to the woman. A letter from the consul requesting contact was received by Clerk of Courts Thomas asking that Mrs Somogzi be located so communication can be established.
Professor Carl Steiber, longtime athletic director of the Beranton Turners, will oversee his final boxing exhibition next Thursday night. He leaves to take the athletic instructor post at the Central Turn-Verein in New York City, a leading Turner society.
The Scranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing Company is reorganized and will restart its mill next Monday morning after a period of idleness. New officers include J. Ben Dimmick as president H W Taylor as secretary and general manager H J Anderson as treasurer and a board of directors consisting of J Ben Dimmick Henry Helin H W Taylor W T Smith T W Watkins W J Lewin and William Creighton.
The Scranton fire department board of engineers will reorganize next Monday night. It includes the chief, six assistant chiefs and the committee chairmen from select and common council. Only two new members join the board: Assistant Chief Birtley replacing Joseph Timlin of the First district and Larry Zeidler replacing J. J. Noone as chairman of the common council committee.
Edgar C. Abbott presented his third and final Shakespeare recital at the YMCA auditorium last evening. He performed Julius Caesar with clear enunciation and thoughtful interpretation impressing the audience.
A local sale offers plain and carved pearl pieces including three studs a collar button and a pair of links as part of a bargain lot. The listing notes today’s auction and invites bidders to place their offers.
At eleven yesterday morning Mayor Bailey signed the appropriation ordinance and began signing hundreds of bills accumulated since April. The ordinance went to the city clerk while bills moved to the controller. City Clerk Lavelle may issue warrants for debtors Monday and city officials and clerks will be paid today.
The senators and representatives of the mining inquiry commission left for home after deciding to recess. No morning session was held and with ten days left to prepare the report the stenographer will transcribe notes before resuming.
Prominent claim that a nightly three to six day application cures stubborn hemorrhoids including bleeding itching and burning. Also touts eczema and related itching diseases with a magic like action. Sold by Matthews Bros with a 35 cent price. laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets offered at 25 cents with money back if not cured.
A scanned ad from The Scranton Store promotes numerous everyday goods at low prices. Items include corn starch boxes, lemon cakes, table syrup, vinegar, parlor matches, corn meal, rolled oats, and oat mould. The message urges shoppers not to pay higher prices elsewhere.
Jacob T. Hetzel janitor at No. 33 school suffered serious injuries yesterday morning at his home 412 Olive street. He stepped on a porch screen that gave way causing a seven foot fall. He struck his face on a tin trough and was badly cut on one side.
A local farmer tended his fresh onions and pumpkins in early spring when a neighbor's cow broke through and devoured four of his crops, stunning the household and prompting concern.
Elegant sleeping cars offered on D L and W train No 7 leaving Scranton daily at 12 20 a m for Chicago arriving 8 p m via Nickle Plate road Dining car service touted from Buffalo Rates and agent contact listed Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills advertised for vitality and blood purification with claims of renewed vigor.
A sale offers Cambriee Nainsook and Swiss embroideries in very new lines at prices about half real value. Items priced 15c 25c 30c 40c 65c 95c 130.
Classified note offers a near new Chickering upright piano in trade for cash, noting it cost 600 new and is in excellent condition with minor scratches. The seller expresses urgency to convert the piano into money and invites offers.
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