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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1897
Page
10
Advertisement reads orders for job work and items left at the establishment of Hannon & Co. Newsealers North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Business hours are from 9 a m to 10 p m.
Deputy Sheriff Ferber arrested a young man by the Gavin home on Saturday morning after he interfered with duties and threatened to cut the deputy's heart out. The man was brought to the city lock-up and later released by the mayor following a hearing and promises of good behavior.
Edgar C. Abbott will perform Hamlet this evening at the Cycle Club rooms. A strong audience is expected with about fifty prominent local names on the subscription list. Tickets are available at the door.
Improvements will occur around Mountain pond west of the city this season. James J. Gorman J. J. Walsh and Thomas King have placed several new boats on the pond and more may be added as the area gains popularity.
A programme of races at Anthracite park is planned for next Saturday, observed this year as Memorial Day. The event will include trotting pacing running team and green races along with tricyclé races and three exhibition miles by fast trotters.
Saturday morning a son of Dominick Collings of Scott street was hurt in a mine when a heavy piece of coal fell, crushing the ends of his middle and index fingers. The wounds were dressed by Dr. J. Niles.
A citizens meeting at the home rooms last Friday established officers and multiple civic committees for Decoration day observances. Appointees include Burgess Williams president and Chief of Police Ganwyer Malier secretary with William T. Budd as treasurer.
Jermyn residents host visitors from Goshen and Mount Pleasant while Hickories lose to MI Creek 14 to 21. Town gatherings include Epworth league program at the Methodist church with solos and a monophone exhibition and a children’s performance at First Magnet church. Local officials discuss a ward delegate race and hotel management changes amid a drunken brawl and a brief Mayfield fire alarm event.
Martin Mazel of Hungarian origin was beaten with stones and clubs while walking on Jones Street Saturday night. He sought help from Justice of the Peace Cummings and obtained warrants for Joe Mikofeky Mike Borus Levon Mondra John Borus. Each suspect faced a hearing and was held in 100 dollars for court appearance. The rest of the report notes a fire at Mrs. Pritchard’s Hill Street residence, local visits, and council plans.
The Indianapolis Journal reports a feature on women beginning to think for themselves. Mrs Jason quips she will keep thinking for him as the piece reflects evolving attitudes toward women’s independence.
The Indianapolis Journal quotes a recent Plinkville Bugle remark denouncing slurs and asserting readiness to perform a braying-In double column at first pop if required. The exchange signals local press tensions and competitive rail against a mocked rival.
Fire crews found a small shanty on Hill Street with a blaze which they quickly contained and extinguished. No injuries reported. Nearby structures assessed for heat and smoke damage.
A Saturday smoker at the Odd Fellows hall drew a large attendance. William G. Howells led the program with Edwin Bowen, M. J. Lloyd, James K. Wathing, D. M. Davis, Gwilym Mor rals and David T. Jones providing entertainment. Local lodge members and other groups attended.
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