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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1896
Page
5
Street Commissioner C. R. Kinsley, chairman of the streets and highways committee, is slated to address the next Board of Trade gathering. He plans to discuss street cleaning and repair, propose remedies for current evils, and share information on the one department long noted for causing trouble.
Advertisement notes 5 and 10 cent boxes of McGarrah's Insect Powder sold individually. Bulk sales not offered.
Oceanfront property on a South Carolina avenue in Atlantic City New Jersey offers fine lawn and ocean views. Daniel Coleman is linked to Pyop. Flour mills capacity noted at 11 400 barrels per day.
District Attorney Jones secured the arrest of Dr Ed Longshore at 108 Wyoming Ave for performing an operation on Nora McGlynn. The girl, a 19 year old Avoca resident, says Samuel Mahady coerced her into taking drugs and being forced into marriage then into the operation. The case proceeds as grand jury deliberations shift.
Leon Materynsky an Austrian, about 30, was employed on the Johns farm in Fell township. The 11 year old daughter Lillie Pearl’s affection led to a charge of betrayal. A settlement occurred, bail was posted by Nicholas Glynn, and a marriage license was issued. The squire married them, ending the charge as the couple plans to return to the farm.
A. Apostolio, an Italian contractor, was fined 10 and costs by Alderman Howe for piling ashes without a permit from the street commissioner, who ordered the arrest. Herman Gregore, owner of a peanut stand at Wyermlig and Linden, was fined 2 dollars and costs for burning rubbish on the asphalt pavement.
Obituary for William Simpeey Sloan second vice president of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad. Born Brooklyn New York educated at Columbia 1882 he rose to senior roles including general freight agent and second vice president. Active in religious and civic work he supported the YMCA and American Tract Society and served on Columbia College board.
G. Kerr, Son & Co. announce completion of flag and banner work with shields installed by their experienced crew at 408 Lacka Avenue.
A call promotes Casey and Kelly's extra fine lager beer urging readers to seek the product. It markets quality and value with a confident endorsement. The message emphasizes reliability and distinctiveness of the 18 none too good lager.
The Scranton Board of Trade plots a one or two day opening for its new building with a grand banquet. Prominent figures such as E. B. Sturges and Chauncey M. Depew are named as potential guests along with national reputations. The event aims to showcase the city’s growth through drives and excursions, funded by a subscription among leading locals.
A July 4 program at Laurel Hill park features athletic contests followed by a balloon ascent with fireworks. The aeronaut will light fireworks attached to the balloon and parachute, creating a starburst display. A silk banner will honor the best exhibition drill by elite societies of at least thirtyone men.
Hugh Feenan of Albany on a speaking tour extols X ray potential for medicine. He describes Edison’s cathode ray device allowing quick clear viewing of the arc frame. Feenan notes that no ray penetrates bone yet so brain imaging remains unrealized. an X ray apparatus is expected locally within a week.
The Epworth League chorus of Elm Park church performed Soul of Tarsus in the church lecture room. Rain kept many away but attendees praised the rendition and urged a repeat performance. conducted by G. F. Whittemore with Miles Maggie Clarke as accompanist and H. H. Beldleman assisting.
The Descriptive story names soloists including Edith duBois a pupil of Mrs Schilling soon to be church soloist at Green Ridge Presbyterian Carrie Beidleman Victoria Grenier Teresa Smith and Arthur Van Gorder David Griffiths Charles Whitte more tenors Frank Beidleman and Gustave Grenier basses The chorus words are by Edward Oxenford and music by T Mee Pattison.
After the Mary commandery of Philadelphia left Wilkes-Barre yesterday afternoon the large gathering left only festive decorations. Corinthian Chauffeurs and Mary stayed over Wednesday night while Sir Knights visited the Spencer and Nay Aug mines. The executive committee's Frothingham arcade HQ closed and items removed as rain ruined many decorations not to stay until Decoration Day.
A joint Griffin and Montesa committee approved Major John B. Fish’s parade plan for Memorial Day. Five divisions form on Adams, Washington, and Franklin avenues with civic groups, veterans, and officials in carriages, culminating in a review near the court house. A cannon salute precedes the march with tunes by Forest Hill quartette.
The Ninth Regiment band from Wilkes-Barre will give two concerts at Farview on Decoration Day, one at noon and one in the afternoon. The programs include overtures, marches, solos, a Negro sketch, selections from Bohemian Girl, and a Mendelssohn piece. A baseball game between Wyoming Seminary and Carbondale Alumni starts at 2 PM in the pavilion.
A birthday supper was given last evening at B F Pratt’s residence for attorney William D Bouyer of the city. The table displayed profusion and candles marked his twenty fourth birthday as friends offered long well wishes for many happy natal days.
Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply workers issued badges to control entry. The policy warns against admitting anyone claiming repair work without visible credentials.
George Fuchs of 412 Cedar avenue fell into an abandoned beer vault sixty feet deep beneath a saloon building. He was feeding chickens kept in the vault when the floor collapsed. He surfaced in several feet of slimy water, clung to debris, and was rescued by neighbors after about an hour. He survived with only bruises and shock.
In a court session Judge Edwards charged the Steere vs Oakley dispute and the Francis will contest in No 2 similarly went to the jury but no verdicts were reached before adjournment. A separate suit Delaware and Hudson Canal and Railroad Co vs Ackerman Tires concluded with a plaintiff verdict of 121 dollars. The trial of Thomas Larbowski vs Stowwers proceeded with jurors deliberating.
Sawyers announces a trimmed hat sale with deep discounts on ladies misses and children hats. The store markets hats originally two dollars and up, now offered at half price, highlighting new millinery in a bright store display to attract buyers.
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