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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1897
Page
9
The city notes the trolley day event will not be announced until morning while street repair crews work on a damaged sower line near the railroad. Officials announce speakers at conferences and church groups in the coming days.
We found manufacturers anxious to sell ladies and children's coats in warm weather. This morning we opened the stock of garments and offer them at two thirds regular prices. Mears & Hagen.
Joint meeting of two Scranton committees for Lattimer victims aids held at Workmen's Hall. J W McNulty elected chairman A Liungefeld secretary. Nay Ave Park committee reports 44 collected. South Side lists circulated with 11.60 on hand. Two hundred subscription forms to be sent. funds to be delivered before Thanksgiving. meeting set for New Month in Workmen's Hall.
An old fashioned turkey shoot is planned at the Dunmertriffe range on Thanksgiving Day. The event will run all day and attract local shooters and spectators.
Celebrated harpist Emile Schiavene will plow at Coursen's today at 8 a.m. A brief recital and demonstration accompanies the event, drawing local music lovers to the storefront performance.
The Tribune reports plans for a Milwaukee founded brewery in Scranton with ground to break within ten days. The venture aims to be the largest in the region and may operate on a cooperative stockholdings model with saloonkeepers invited to invest. Opposition from the brewing combine is anticipated but not feared, as distribution control remains dense across the area.
The Lyceum hosted a charity entertainment raising nearly 500 for the Board of Associated Charities. Boston performers led by Fred Emerson Brooks included Miss Winifred Williams Miss Loulee Blocum and J C Johnson with violin and vocal numbers and an encore for Miss Slocum.
Report notes that many sold tickets were not represented at last night's entertainment, suggesting a larger attendee interest than the actual turnout indicated by the audience.
Samuel Broadhead was summoned to court to show why he refused a lawful demand from litigant c J Potter. Andrew Rumbaugh sought relief in forma pauperis after a judgment by Squire Hindhead. Rumbaugh swore he cannot pay costs and offered to meet other requirements. the judge ordered show cause returnable Monday Nov 14 at 9 am.
Yesterday a sharp cold spell swept the region with 40 above at Phelps' store and snow in the mountains. Fleetville in Benton township saw a heavy snowfall in the afternoon causing damage. The Pocono mountains were also white with snow.
A cave in on Lackawanna avenue causes a one foot drop in the pavement in front of Howie and Fadden Hotel. A three foot wide trough forms from streetcar track toward the curb. Street Commissioner Dunning blames an underlying sewer and notes paving must be torn up to repair the cavity.
Fred Markus was held on a $500 bond to appear at court after Alderman Millar charged him with larceny. He, with Moses Moss, allegedly took Richard Heers Backus buggy on Penn Avenue about three weeks ago, rode away, injuring the horse. Backus was jailed in default of bail.
Readers weigh in on city leadership as Evan P. B. Davis is urged for the select council post. The letter praises Davis as a capable AI scholar with mining and surveying experience and urges voters of the Fourth Ward to choose the most qualified candidate in the spring election.
The Lehigh Valley railroad offers round trip tickets from Scranton to Chattanooga and return via Washington and Buffalo at 15.10 dollars. Tickets on sale November 9 to 14, valid for return to November 184. Details and agent contacts listed for further information.
In Beranton on November 11 1897 Gram Corbin aged years died at his residence North Sumner avenue Funeral tomorrow afternoon from the residence Interment at Taylor cemetery. AU MEERNEY Nicholae McNierney dies in Scranton aged 26 at the home of his parents Mir and Mre Thomas MacNlevney Ma North Gartichl avenues Funeral tomorrow afternoon at 2 from the residence Interment at the Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
Hugh Caffrey 46 of 827 Hickory Street shot himself with an eight and a half caliber revolver in his front room about 1130 AM. The body lay undiscovered until nearly 8 PM. his wife is an inmate at Hillside Home. Five children ages 4 to 12 mourn a father as an inquest is set for tomorrow.
The store promotes stylish headwear and low prices drawing crowds in Scranton as it advertises extra bargains in trimmed hats this Saturday.
Stylish lamps offered at very low prices would suit any parlour or library. See them in person to appreciate the value and selection available.
Auction note describes a 28 inch high lamp with a lit out fountain, a 12 inch shade and a China bowl, richly decorated and valued at five dollars. Item labeled as available and priced to attract buyers.
A description notes a decor piece standing 20 inches high with a 10 inch shade and good decorations. It states the item is fully worth $2.60 and remains available at the listed value.
Auction note lists a large brass foot onyx pedestal brass bowl and 16 inch silk shade priced at 5.00. Remaining stock shows 0 lamps but many shades, price marked 2.95 or 14.00 in unclear formatting.
A brass and onyx footed lamp with a bronze pedestal and gold burnish decor is offered for purchase at a low price, described as a cheap Ching globe item. The note emphasizes affordability.
The unusual warmth lifts market pressure as producers rush to move large inventories. Buyers report quick discounts on bulk lots amid intensified competition among firms to clear stock.
Display of ladies coats offered at two thirds of regular price. Many include sample garments noted for superior style and workmanship. Goods open this morning.
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