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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1896
Page
8
Local notices report Thanksgiving appeals from Lackawanna hospital and donations drive at Florence Crittenden mission. Church groups plan turkey supper at AME church and fruit and veg distributions by Penn Avenue Baptist. Public quizzes include charity runs, theater attendance, and a typographical union hall event with honored guests.
Thanksgiving Day in Scranton will see church services across the city with union services in Elms Park and Penn Avenue Baptist led by Rev. Dr. Joseph K. Dixon and Dr. McLeod. Many businesses including mines and mills will close. social events tonight and tomorrow include dances, football at Athletic Park, and concerts at several churches and halls.
H A Harvard was arrested by Patrolman Hagerty on a warrant sworn by Job Whitehouse alleging obtaining money under false pretenses. Whitehouse says his mother in law invested in a building loan association represented by Harvard and lost funds. Harvard claims he was only in the employ of another man sought in Honesdale.
Officials from the State Royal Arch Masons and Knights Templar of Pennsylvania paid an official visit to Lackawanna chapter 185 at the Windsor building. Grand officers Johnson and Bartlett supervised the work, a banquet followed, and attendees included members from multiple chapters such as Jackavenns, Shekinah Wilkes-Barre, Apollo Troy, Eureka Carbonnade, Oneonta Harmony and others from Philadelphia.
Susie Kern accused Mike Wargo of Marshwood of brutal beating after his weekend drinking. She testified to Alderman Howe who ordered Wargo's arrest by Constable Cole and his committal to county jail on $800 bail. Also listed are stock display cards offered for sale at the office.
Job ad invites experienced sales ladies for The Paris at 400 Lack'a ave and for Palmer & McDonald's floral designs. Also notes Thanksgiving orders for salads croquettes and patties at Huntington's 308 North Washington avenue.
The establishment announces a full day closure on Thursday November 26 for Thanksgiving Day. No services or operations will run during this date.
Pack-peddler D Kerner alleges loss of stock valued at 500 dollars after conductor B K Welding placed two bundles on the city line and then on the road. Kerner claims watches rings and embroidery vanished. conductor says Kerner refused to pay and kept aboard.
Mrs. Griffiths of Taylor reports her daughter Elvanice Griffin has wed Robert Barker of Taylor in Phillipsburg New Jersey. The couple were married by Rev R K Boyd at the Main Street Methodist church. Barker claimed twenty one and Elvanice eighteen though reports say she is sixteen and he nineteen. The mother awaits their return as Barker stays with his bride in Phillipsburg.
The annual inspection of Camp 8 Sons of Veterans was held in Griffith Post hall Lackawanna avenue. Past Captain John L. Salem of Camp 267 Hagieton led the program with Captain William Widener and Lieutenants Hoffman and Sherman presenting the third degree. Salem criticized the work and praised the camp’s efficiency. A social session with speeches and music followed. An invitation to visit the Union Veterans union camp fire on Dec 10 was accepted.
The Black Patti and Her Company thrilled a large Frothingham audience last night with famous operatic numbers. The vaudeville acts precede an operatic kaleidoscope praised for its superiority. The solo and ensemble singing by Black Patti and her fifty troupe is exceptional. The company closes its Frothingham engagement tonight.
Constable Max Koehler was committed to the county jail without a hearing and will face an alderman or justice of the peace this afternoon for a hearing before formal transfer to jail for trial. Attorney George Horn advised Koehler to say nothing about the case.
County Detective Leyshon believes the suspect will likely be brought before Justice of the Peace McCormick in Blakely. It is more convenient to move him there than to bring witnesses here.
A damaged old wooden bridge near Driving Park is deemed unsafe after a joint inspection by Mayor Bailey Street Commissioner Kinsley George L. Smith H L B Reynolds. An informal agreement suggests moving the easterly end south by about a rod and gifting land for approaches to the city. About 25000 will be needed for an iron bridge.
Thomas Emblem, 55, a miner at the Woodward colliery of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western at Kingston, was trapped by a rock fall at 9 AM yesterday. Extracted at 3 PM after slow progress, his back was broken and doctors said death was imminent. he was taken to Moses Taylor Hospital.
The Girls' Friendly Society of St Luke's church hosted a birthday party at Edward Sunston's home on Jefferson avenue. Proceeds benefit the church's free kindergarten on Cedar avenue. Organizer hosts include Misa Sane ton and Mrs Jermyn with committee members and Mika Haarden burg and Miss Richmond coordinating music.
The Twentieth Ward Councilman McGrail faced a police court hearing after drunkenness and antagonism toward officers on Wyoming Avenue. Mayor Bailey issued a reprimand and imposed no fine. The rest of the text lists local ads for tailoring, envelopes, plumbing, tea cream, and children coats at nearby shops.
Silk lined capes and jackets offered at reduced prices in sizes 14 and 16. Store promises quality fabrics and timely availability for shoppers seeking affordable outerwear.
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