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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1896
Page
5
The auditing committee met with councilors while church and charity groups announced events at 8 pm 5 pm and 3 pm. Neighbors discuss sewer ordinances cold weather prep civic meetings and city labor changes with arrests and injuries reported.
A rare blue crane, a young four foot tall bird, was shot Saturday in Shopton woods by William Baker and William Green of Green Ridge. The bird likely wandered from the West where its species are abundant. Hunters plan to exhibit the bird after taxidermy work is completed.
At a crowded meeting, the board reconsidered and voided a motion to shift high school supervision from Superintendent Howell to Principal Phillips. The resolution was declared illegal and the supervision returned to its former arrangement amid parliamentary maneuvers.
The New England Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania meets in the board of trade rooms to elect officers and set arrangements for Forefather’s Day banquet on December 22. Vice president elect to become president and help in banquet planning. likely venue is the Hotel Jermyn. Treasury record balance rises as membership grows, signaling a more elaborate feast.
Constable Timothy Jones sustained a hurt right arm after a Sunday morning fight at Luzerne and Twenty-second streets. Five men Steve Javitch Steve Bodlka Joe Cawley Andrew Cawley and Andrew Lima were fined five dollars each in police court by Mayor Bailey for involvement.
A well attended Frothingham Theater concert introduced Mr. and Mrs. Thiele Miss Timberman and Mr. Pennington to Scranton. Thiele’s violin solos and Miss Timberman’s aria earned praise while Mr. Pennington displayed mastery on organ and piano accompanying Schumann Raff and Raff pieces. The performance, marked by grace and skill, promises ongoing cultural benefit to the community.
Searchers in Moosic worked through yesterday for the bodies of Mrs. Mary McCarthy and her two grandchildren after they drowned in the Lackawanna river Friday. No clothing or remains found, though their skirt and a cloak were located downstream. Volunteers patrol the banks as the river stays high, while Mrs. McCarthy endures grimly awaiting recovery of her family.
The Swiss Village exhibition remains at 400 Lackawanna Avenue for one more week. Organizers urge visitors to come soon to enjoy the diverse scientific displays and automatic works, described as the finest and most ingenious exhibit of its kind.
C P Fiske of Walleville obtained a warrant before Alderman Wright for the arrest of Edward Hagen who is housed in the county jail on larceny charges. Hagen erstwhile worked for Riley Edwards, absconding with a month’s board for a horse. He later returned to town, fled again with 25 others, and may face service of the warrant if bail is granted.
A new Scranton basketball club has formed with members Garrett Gerry Charlex Zang Frank Mallett G Cowles Theodore Fahrenholt Harry Mitchell FB J Coleman W Moir George Cook W Coughlin and Ed Bircher E J Coleman named manager The group aims to schedule games with Wilkes Barre Nanticoke and top teams and promises solid management to ensure success.
At Elm Park church the Methodist Ministers association elected officers for a year and heard Prof C Coles of Kingston speak on blood as life and intellect. He argued blood and mind are linked, described spiritual and material forms, and warned about emigration and intermarriage.
Patrolman Hezekish Petera faced an investigation last night over a charge of ejecting a man named Jentines from a place in the Fifth ward during the spring portion. The charge was withdrawn at the end of the inquiry, with the case linked to a brother-in-law of Select Councilman McAndrew of the Twenty first ward.
Watch for the White Wagons. Our work is always thoroughly washed, nicely starched, beautifully ironed. Crystal Laundry operates at Twining optician 125 Penn avenue in Harris' drug store, hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey teaches elocution oratory and delzarte at 4 Adams avenue.
Reader of The Tribune may obtain a copy of Fancy Work and Art Decorations by sending a 2 cent stamp to Wells Richardson Co Burlington Iowa with coupon. Mrs Nella Ott Boston notes the book includes dollies table covers scarves tray cloths and pin cushions with fifty illustrations. Diamond Dyes promote home dyeing and claim long standard status with improving care over years.
Abnormal overall deaths and contagious disease cases noted. Thirty-eight deaths occurred from all causes. Two typhoid, two scarlet fever, and ten diphtheria cases with one diphtheria death. Weather changes before freezing weather blamed for the rise in sickness.
All ladies of the association to host a turkey dinner and supper on Thursday November 19. Watch for announcements. The Young Women's Christian Association will be at home this evening to welcome women. Bring your fancy work and enjoy an evening of music.
Meals and cold lunches served at Lohmann's on Spruce street with dinner at 40 cents plus imported wines and liquors. A Bromo Quinine laxative promises money back if it fails to cure. F. L. Crane's on Lackawanna Avenue showcases cloaks and furs while the Baby Bazaar on Spruce street offers children's coats.
Auction ad promotes Davidow Bros sale offering watches jewelry clocks and related items at buyers’ own price. Mentions McGarrah's Insect Powder 25 and 10 cent boxes sold individually not in bulk and urges readers to ask dealers.
In Scranton infant son of Mr and Mrs J J Shopland funeral this afternoon interment at Elmhurst. In Scranton Pa Nov 9 1888 Sweet Gardner age years at its late residence on North avenue. Naval services Wednesday at 10 30 am at Providence Methodist Episcopal Church.
An invitation from Powell's Music Store to the public to inspect their instrument stock before buying. The ad touts unmatched quality and urges shoppers to Bay usical Instrumente.
This week at Black's Cloaks, 132 Wyoming Ave, shoppers find striking values on ladies' coats and jackets. The store highlights Titus Salta Plush pieces with Martin collars and tails, Astrachan cloth jackets, and seal- trimmed options with significant savings.
Renowned pianist Reeves Jones offers piano organ and harmony instruction. He conducts accompanying lessons from the residence of the late Herr Kopff at 302 Adams Avenue Scranton with a private studio setup.
An advertisement touts carpets as beautiful durable and economical with a promise of honesty. It claims strong customer demand and states the seller never loses customers by misrepresenting products.
A local notice reports a tremendous reduction sale on millinery items. The event highlights discounts on hats and fashion accessories offered by a nearby shop. Shoppers are urged to visit the store to take advantage of the limited time prices.
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