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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1897
Page
14
The Tribune announces a five dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone who steals or moves a Tribune copy after it has been delivered to a regular subscriber without the owner's consent. The notice emphasizes the value of protecting delivered copies.
City Solicitor Torrey, the bill’s framer, hopes to win a reconsideration in the House after its Thursday defeat. He notes third class city solicitors unanimously back the measure to streamline tax collection by consolidating state county city special and school taxes under one receiver of taxes. Opponents Easton Bradford and Read ing say it would cut county patronage.
The new street commissioner did not appear at city hall to furnish the $5,000 bond and take the oath of office. As a result, Mr. Kinsley continues at the helm and Mr. Dunning is expected to assume charge on Monday morning.
On the 16th page find bargains in shoes advertised by Myer Davidow the Lackawanna avenue shoe man. He has enlarged his store and now employs fifteen salespeople so you will be waited on promptly at his store 307 Lackawanah avenue.
A garbled ad snapshot promotes hats and shirts at Dunn's Fire Sale with aggressive pricing. It claims reduced underwear and hats at various prices and warns about paying double elsewhere.
The Pennsylvania State college announces graduation ceremonies for June 13 14 and 1 4 this year with the commencement address set for June 16.
The notice states Fuhrman & Bro remain at their longtime stand offering awnings tents and all kinds of society goods and decorations as they solicit public patronage.
T Thomas Fortune spoke at Penn Avenue Baptist on erecting a Lincoln monument. He praised Lincoln as a statesman and defender of liberty, urged fundraising, and lamented the nation’s losses while praising Lincoln’s leadership and the cause of civil rights.
The fragment hints at themes of intellectual leadership and broad patriotic democracy aligned with Republican ideals. It suggests a call for unity and civic virtue within a political framework.
Memorial Day will be celebrated on Saturday May 2 by the Griffin and Colonel Monies posts committee. The Thirteenth regiment may miss the parade due to date choice while Company C plans an outing to Lake Ariel. The committee urges that only authorized collections be used and invites local organizations to join the parade in Scranton and Dunmore.
In Dunmore yesterday a hearing before the election contest commission reviewed 39 voters. Only William Fells of the Second district First ward was found to have voted illegally, while others faced naturalization or clerical questions. Several cases hinged on paper amendments and misreads of tax receipts and residency.
The text proclaims a rare pair of captive giant Nile hippos, a male and a large female, to perform Saturday with Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers. It notes their size and unusual in captivity status, claiming they astonish audiences and survive temperate climates in water.
An old time advertising note lists cloths and accessories such as suspenders and neckwear offered at bargain prices. It mentions Dunn's Fire Bale and a new line of Ladies' Lawn Dressing Lacques. Finley's and Twining optician at 125 Penn avenue in Harris' drug store are open with hours starting 9 a.m. The ad references Harris' drug store and local shop hours.
In Scranton an infant child of Mr and Mrs Thomas O Rourke of 3000 Price first died in May 1897. Funeral Saturday afternoon interment Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Also David H Thomas died at home 7 North Bromley Avenue aged years funeral Bay day afternoon interment Washburn Street cemetery. Madeline Killian in Beranton May WM ten months old interment Washington Avenue Cemetery.
Levy Brothers of New York plan a silk ribbon factory on two acres in Scranton's Twentieth ward employing about 400 workers. Land donated by Hon. William Connell. site near Simpion mill approved. If successful the Paterson plant may relocate here. initial operation expected with 200 hands. Board of Trade officials arranged site visit and support.
At yesterday afternoon’s session the poor board announced 1897 tax duplicates totals for Scranton and Dunmore and approved funds to begin collection. The home committee backed an air compressor purchase while cases of distress were heard including John X Williams whose wife is gravely ill and cannot be left alone. the board referred the matter to Director Shotten for discretionary action.
As secretary in place of Colonel H M Potes, Judge Hand and Colonel Botes cannot attend due to prior engagement and illness. Services tomorrow at 7 30 p m with Rev J P Moffatt preaching. Rev 8 8 Kennedy will read the year's work report and Treasurer W Tf Richmond will present the society finances in its fortieth year.
Elroy Stock Company presented The Sea of Ice in an excellent, finished production at Frothingham to a good sized crowd. The dramatic performance impressed with intensity and craft and audiences will see Fast Lynne this afternoon and conclude with She a dramatization of Rider Haggard's story.
Two colored youths aged 16 and 17 were arrested by Officer Coles on a warrant from Alderman Howe for stealing iron pipe from the rear of Gunster Forsyth's store on Penn Avenue. Howe held the youth for further hearing Thursday morning. More arrests expected.
Dunn's big fire sale in the Wyoming House promises vast bargains in hats and fur furnishings with everything discounted. The Diocesan Record notices include Lackawanna county A P A convention and ex mayor Fellows interview on A P A matters and politics. The Record is sold at M Nortons Scranton F Cullens Dunmore and on railway trains.
Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey, teacher of elocution and debate, located at 107 Wyoming avenues, is named in the address listing. The text mentions Crystal Laundry and Adams avenue as context for the local listing of services and personnel.
Promote Bromo Quinine tablets claiming a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee. Advertises Beecham's Pills as the best choice with 25 cent price. Includes testimonial style assertion of efficacy and refund policy.
A list of discounted fabric and ribbon lots including silk Morle Taffeta and fancy ribbons priced around 12 to 22 cents with assorted No numbers and sale prices. The note laments the poor business and mentions changing stock as goods come and go.
Detective Will Clifford was struck by a speeding bicyclist on Franklin avenue. The rider identified as Joe Woods fled after the impact but later paid a $5 fine for reckless riding at Alder man Millar's office.
A special Scranton Chemical and Hose company meeting at City Hall approved assigning subscription blanks to members and named a by laws committee of Beamish Campion and Parrott. At the next regular meeting Friday night rivals will discuss advantages of their goods over others.
Yesterday a business session in Colonel Boles' office prepared for the Lackawanna Bible Society’s annual meeting at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church. J. L. Stelle will preside in place of President Hon. Alfred Hand, with S. G. Kerr assisting.
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