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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1896
Page
5
The building committee of the board of control will meet tonight. Various local notices report arrests, domestic affairs, school openings, inquests, and social events in Scranton and surroundings.
The Symphony Orchestra under Theodore Hemburger plans a three concert series at Prothingham this winter. The final show on December 4 promises to surpass prior performances. A six admission season ticket costs three dollars, with regular single tickets priced from 25 to 2 cents, and holders can sit in regular one dollar seats. Also, a Thanksgiving supper with music is set at Dunmore Presbyterian church from 6 to 10. Scranton Tea Store offers decorative tea sets and gifts with tea.
In dual sessions the council voted to ignore all bids for Mulberry street paving from Mitlin Avenue to Prescott Avenue and re advertise. The pavement committee urged standard asphalt on a concrete base with amended specs. The report passed unanimously after debate, with further actions on fire department staffing and sewer plans.
Common Council minutes show Scranton Traction proposes a two track viaduct on West Lackawanna avenue from Seventh to Ninth streets with a 5000 contribution and right to lay a continuous double track. The plan was referred to the streets and bridges committee as other city projects advance.
The Thiele family and young Master Edward entertained a large audience at Rim Park Church in Scranton yesterday evening. Mr Thiele performed three violin pieces including Beonate in D minor, Litzmann Traumelor, and Musin Mazurka. Mrs Thiele sang three pieces Winters of Cadiz Say No Mignon and Angel's Serenade with Spring Planers encore. Edward Thiele, age 12, also played Air Varie by Danela. A junior choir and Willard D Howe provided additional impressions, with J Alfred Pearlisle supplying accompaniment.
Saturday and Monday discounts offer Ladies Black Cotton Hose and Wool Hose at reduced prices. Also featured are Natural Wool Shirts, cotton blankets and full line of All Wool Blankets at lower prices. Special sale includes Wool Novelty Dress Goods and latest styles claimed the best bargains in the city.
Advert reads Tallor makes fall sills and overcoats in latest styles by John Ross at 207 Poros Street. White Envelopes for iTe and store deals at 673 Lack'a Avenue. Best key West items priced at $9.25 and $3.50 per box. E. G. Coursen appears in the notice.
Court proceedings in Common Pleas featured lengthy horse trade testimony with bidders and valuations ranging from two to sixteen dollars for a horse. Judge Archbald extended the session to four fifty without a final ruling as cases including Magre Rogelle versus J M Atherton moved slowly and other matters, such as Spraks Brothers versus Fannie D May, saw verdicts or motions amid routine docket items.
Seventy seven properties were sold for taxes at a public sale. Bids were small and taxes paid were minimal. One lot on Fig Street in the Ninth Ward was assessed to George Rogar and bought by R. W. Haupt for 11.59 dollars. Thirteen deeds were acknowledged by Sheriff Clemons and proclaimed in a pen court.
A turkey dinner and chicken supper in the Young Women's Christian Association rooms raised funds and provided enjoyment for about 40 attendees. Dinner cost 50 cents and supper 25 cents. Tables and decor were arranged by committee members and volunteers aided by a long list of hosts and waitresses. The event aimed to mingle members and non-members socially as well as bolster the association treasury.
County Detective Leyshon arrested Bob Davis in William Jenkins's saloon on Lackawanna avenue after a long manhunt. Davis faced an assault and robbery warrant linked to threatening Miss Welcher, breaking into her home, and striking her with a cane. Alderman Millar jailed him for a morning hearing.
County commissioners awarded the court house plumbing contract yesterday to Hunt & Connell. Their bid was 4051 dollars plus 6028 for lighting fixtures, with other bids 6877 from Gunster Forsyth and 5823 from Thomas F. Mullen. Plumbing plans by Toe Lavey & Son show toilets on the third floor instead of the basement.
County officials record a set of treasurer sales and sheriff deeds acknowledged in court. The dated entries reflect property transfers and legal confirmations by the county treasurer and sheriff.
Bernice Conger on East Market street suffered severe injuries when flames from a stove set her clothing ablaze Wednesday afternoon. A nearby girl, acting with quick presence, wrapped a rug to smother the fire, saving her from worse harm. Injuries described as not serious. Also noted is a list of display cards for sale at ten cents each, advertising rooms for rent and other properties.
Fragmented notices announce funerals for Mize Fiorence Drinker daughter of Alfred C. Drinker with service at St Luke's Church and interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. Another notice lists Nota Storm daughter of George and Augusta Storm aged years with services at their residence and burial in Stroudsburg.
The ad lists SAWYER'S Winter Millinery offerings with wool felt hats in walking styles and sailors, in multiple colors and prices from 1.00 to 2.00. It emphasizes quality and broad selection, urging readers with a bold sales tone.
A home feature story praising draperies and curtains to enhance rooms. Highlights soft graceful hangings, varied colors and patterns, and attractive low prices. Encourages readers to visit and judge values and designs for themselves.
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