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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1897
Page
10
In Lackawanna County Carbondale a worker aged 21 died after a rail from a pile on the track swung and struck his head as a car passed. He died twenty minutes later in Carbondale birthplace and residence of his parents, Mr and Mrs Patrick Murphy. He was an esteemed member of Division No 11 Ancient Order Hibernians of America.
Binghamton High School won with 41 points over Carbondale's 18 as Weed led in sprints and relays. Whitney Guinac and Douglas also scored multiple top finishes in events from the 100 yard dash to the three mile relay.
Fire on Salem Avenue at Drake building occupied by Mrs Buddington millinery store drove out the family and left them in shock. Peter Storch driving to work saw smoke and Officer Huddy summoned Afitebell Hage and Columbias fire crews. Fire spread to W G Stansbury harness shop but total damage remained small with uncertain origin, possible match or pipe spark.
Saturday night at Shrests saloon near the gravity track a Hungarian named Michael Yarrick was stabbed by Italian Tony Aracon during a ball. Yarrick was taken to hospital in dangerous condition after the neck wound. Aracon escaped death by a narrow margin, with Dr. M J Shields sewing the deep cut.
A service in the Presbyterian Sunday school recalled Solomon Bolton as a faithful teacher and servant of God. Speakers praised his faith and works while WF Price noted his fitness as superintendent. A quartet including Ackerman Yarrington Crane and Shepherd sang Remember Me.
A fatal accident occurred yesterday at No. 1 mine resulting in the death of Michael Murphy a tracklayer employed at the No. 1 tunnel. He was seated nearby when the incident happened.
Constable Healey seeks a warrant for John Duffy a yuure man from Summerville Maryland suspected of a string of robberies around upper Belmont street He confessed to robbing Joseph Wilce s house last Friday and then fled Duffy is believed to be the burglar responsible for the recent burglaries in the area
Among the Sir Knights Templar attending the annual conclave at Easton are J. P. A. Tingley E Roem melmeyer Harry Wright John Dimock and Henry Carter. Bauer's band of thirty pieces accompanied the Sir Knights. The party in full uniform left Scranton in special parlor cars for Boston.
Ss. D. Vail improves though troubled by ivy in one hand. Ralph Lake and Fred Mitchell from Hinghamton return after visiting Walton Meaghtley. Numerous social visits noted including Miss Kathryn Kennedy in Scranton and Miss Nellie Jones from Ohio. Members plan a Red Men meeting report at Mauch Chunk and Knights Templar attend Trinity church service.
The council met with all members present except Rogan. Bills approved included six trips by Thomas Patton to Scranton and a $1,132 charge by Sparks Bros for the electric plant contract, which was referred to the building committee. Gan nan said six workers were on site as the plant nears completion. A Valley Traction letter pledged track maintenance. Burgess McNulty and the borough attorney pressed Electrician Colling for return of items. Colling refused. The plant encroaches on borough and Delaaware and Hudson land. finance to investigate. John F. Cummings and Mrs. John F. Cummings left for Philadelphia and New York. J. W. Kennedy attends Knights Templar in Fasten.
The notice promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary issues with claims of back pain relief and night-time urination reduction. It offers sample bottles and pamphlets by mail and urges readers to mention the Scranton Tribune. Also brief local items mention Parcell s death family home Taylor street Forest Home Cemetery interment, borough council bonding meeting, pastor conference in Dalton, Shields child death, and Thomas James visiting Providence friends.
Miss Nettle Ruddy of Miners Mills visits relatives in town over Sunday. Mr and Mrs M Kilcullen of Newark New Jersey are visiting the latter's mother here.
A farmer William Staples injured when his wagon overturned on Rushbrook Street near Cain's store. Electric light pole fell near Baptist church. workers restored power after delay. Water main burst outside Winter's store. repair crews fixed the leak. J J Stanton seeking Democratic convention delegate. Mayfield merchants agreed to 6 pm closing. A minstrel show pitched in town. Thomas Solomon visited Scranton.
Bright women will use FEMICURE LIVER PILLS designed for ladies. The pills act on the liver kidneys stomach and bowels while strengthening female organs. They relieve constipation headache dizziness indigestion torpid liver biliousness irregularities backache weight in pelvis and other symptoms. One pill per dose sells for 25 cents at Carl Lorenz druggist 418 Lackawanna Ave Scranton.
Pittston visitors include Mr. FE Weston and a reception for FP W Courtright marking his fiftieth birthday celebrated at his Union Street home. Archbald mines form a new Nonparells baseball club seeking a game with Archbald on Tuesday June 1. Team lineup listed with Glynn Powell Moses and others.
William Thorpe Jr was kicked by a mule on Johnsons slope yesterday morning. Dr Bilheimer and James Twles rode to Wanamile last week. Weiss Frank Zolowaki and Jos Margetson traveled to Scranton yesterday on business. Professor M J Lloyd gave a reception at the Odd Fellows entertainment in Taylor Saturday evening. Green Ridge Stars lost to Nonparelia 11 to 6 at Priceburg grounds Friday May 9. Ladies Aid of Primitive Methodist Church holds a social this evening Admission 10 cents.
The Wilkes-Barre Leader reports a new theater to rise on South Street near Main with a 400-seat increase over the Grand. Abram Nesbitt will preside. Charles Miner and others stockhold. construction and design aim for an elegant foyer and decorative proscenium. Opening hoped for late next October with a 40,000 dollar building cost, potentially rising.
A Hillside Coal and Iron fund committee from Avoca and Monsie visited New York and met with Vice President Gardner to press against closing the Hillside colliery. Gardner promised careful consideration and word of the decision would follow.
Five leading railway brotherhoods push toward a single general union not for strikes but to secure compulsory arbitration and labor laws. Each railroad branch would keep its own organization while sending delegates to a united conference. The plan limits the congress to universal issues like arbitration and blacklisting penalties, avoiding strike authority. Casting shops expand as railroads build malleable iron foundries for rolling stock.
An advertisement from the Washington Chemical Company of Washington, D. C., lists products such as Cerebrine extract of the brain and Natrolithic Salts for nervous system and circulatory ailments, along with Cardine extract of the heart and Thyroidine for skin and obesity. It urges readers to mail inquiries for free answers.
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