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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1896
Page
5
Special notice announces completion by Sept 20th of a new Scranton store that will be the state’s largest carpet wallpaper drapery and curtain shop with the biggest stock in each department ever shown.
Community reports list 118 county prisoners and a county convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians to be held in Olyphant next Sunday. The Crystal Hose Company outing is set for this morning on the widson, with Joseph Whingsk injured Saturday in Johnson line and hospitalized. Dick Hark, a former Eagetown ring player, is drafted to Philadelphia next season. Kerr, Son & Co refurbish the Academy of Music and local venues. A Christian Endeavor convention saw Joseph Kelurakas released after eleven months for a deranged assault, and a Commercial veteran association meeting decided to end the national convention in Hamiton on Getoberda. FLOM Smith’s funeral was held at 7 PM yesterday, with interment in Forest Hill cemetery. mourners were invited to Wrinkty Theran church.
Mrs W H Perkins plans a Friday reception for the Rangers of the Home for the Friend while Dr Smith of Taylor Hospital and Miss Beer, superintendent of the hospital train school for nurses, marry tomorrow at Miss Feiger’s home in Williamsport. Also a reception will follow at the hospital. Jisse Bessie Wood, daughter of Pra ger and Aire F B Wil, and Hen Yeon M Wolfe of New York wed Saturday at the Wood residence on Quincy Avenue. C M Giffin of Elm Park Church officiated with relatives present. Mr Wolfe works at the Fourth National Bank in New York. A Green Tide enclave No 190 I O of S will host a social tonight in Dickson avenue enclave rooms with Columbia Quartet providing music.
Lehigh Valley railroad offers a low rate excursion to Canton Ohio on Thursday October 16 for Major McKinley's visit. Special through train, round trip from Scranton priced 6.48 dollars. Return Friday night reaching Saturday morning. Major McKinley to give welcome address on arrival. Call LV ticket agents for times.
The Union ex Prisoners of War Association of Lackawanna county will hold its annual meeting at the Lieutenant Ezra Griffin Post rooms on Thursday October 29 1806 at 2 o clock for officer elections dues and business. A banquet follows at Hanley's dining rooms with an entertaining program and wives and daughters join the festivities.
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre delegates head to Johnstown for the state firemen's association convention. The Lackawanna county group plans to push Scranton as next convention host with Hon A J Colborn delivering the nominating speech.
Philip Simon 45 a fireman at the Scranton Illuminating Heat and Power plant was terribly scalded when a blow-off valve burst in the boiler house on the river bank between Linden street and Lackawanna avenue bridges. He died soon after at Lackawanna hospital. He leaves a widow and several children.
Rev John Loughran pastor of St Josephs Minooka condemned local lawlessness in a morning sermon. He blamed idle parents for neglecting duty and noted youths who avoid work while spending on games. He warned that without reform their sons risk penitentiary and urged families to raise children in virtue.
Mrs Mary Helle had her husband Conrad Hells arraigned for desertion and non support. Helle held in 200 bail for court. Alderman Millar held John Stern on aggravated assault and battery with Standameyer as accuser. Max Burger held 300 bail for threatening to kill Standameyer. Edward Lufty held 900 bail for a serious charge.
An advertisement describes flags banners streamers shields and decorations offered by practical workmen. The supplier identified is G. Kerr, Son & Co located at 408 Lackawanna Avenue.
For supporters of McKinley and Hobart, a popular excursion to Canton is planned for Thursday October 1st. The Lehigh Valley railroad will operate a special train with changes announced.
Great sale held daily from 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 7 p m offering bargains on silverware and jewelry. Miss Elsie A C Van Dervoort concert contralto provides vocal instruction at Studio 4009 Wyoming Avenue.
Attendees crowded the Dayvidow Bros sale on Saturday and bought more than all other stores combined as shoppers snapped up bargains amid huge turnout and strong demand.
Advertisement notes 25 and 10 cent boxes sold individually with no bulk sales offered. The line warns customers to take no other option.
A short listing notes cloaks and furs available near au Lackawanna avenue with mentions of Dr. McDowell dentist and 240 Adams avenue in the neighborhood.
At St David's hall the second district C T A U met amid criticism of President O'Hara and Wilkes Barre officers for securing Scranton as national convention host. The debate centered on authority and the cost of the honor with tempers flaring and a quick adjournment following motions for a ways and means committee.
Engineers and firemen of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western form the Sound Money club of Beranton, Pa, electing officers and planning weekly meetings and a torchlight parade. A ward circular urges help for McKinley and Hobart and William Connell, plus a call from Isador Sobel to expand Republican League activity ahead of the November election. Central Republican club notes campaign and uniform committees and revolving election returns setup.
Watchman Michael Coyne of Genet street was rearrested on a warrant accusing him of aggravated assault and battery on Frank Rohan at the South steel mill last month. Rohan, a Polander, said Coyne struck him while he slept on a bench, mistaking him for a tramp. The case, previously ignored by a grand jury, may be revisited by the November panel. Coyne posted bail. The notice also mentions printing services and a Baby Bazaar coat display at 612 Spruce Street.
A rear end collision on the Lackawanna line at East Stroudsburg killed conductor John Fraunfelter of Washburn Street who rode in the caboose of train No. 6. The crash occurred after flagman Latarr failed to warn in time. engineer Steinbeck of train 38 tried to brake but could not prevent the impact. Fraunfelter leaves a wife and two children. funeral is planned for tomorrow at Simpson Methodist Church.
Delaware and Hudson Railroad sues William Von Storch to recover 865.47 after paying a 965.97 Meylert avenue sewer assessment. The lease of coal land in Green Ridge required the company to pay taxes on mined or unmined coal and premises, but not city assessments. the company seeks recovery for amounts paid to avoid sheriff sale.
The third and final week of the September civil court term begins this afternoon at 1:20 in the federal building. The extended trial concerns the trespass assault claim by Professor White against Druggist Kinback of Archbald, with the White Kinback case concluding this week.
Weather notes hint at fall headwear demand and the city store offers a wide range of millinery. It promises low prices and fashionable styles for ladies in all circumstances. The shop presents itself as progressive and leadership in value and fashion.
The defense argued that Prof White obtained what he asked for saltpetre and even if he drank it by mistake for Epson salts it did not injure him as he contends. Evidence concluded Saturday afternoon amid lawyer arguments and court charge.
Mrs. Lewis P. James of 26 Dean Street North Bend reports losing a purse containing 55 dollars between After purchasing at Famous Shoe Store on Lackawanna Avenue and reaching the Delaware and Hudson station Saturday afternoon. She believes it dropped along the path to the station.
A busy sale showcases the largest lime of Conta Capes and Suits with an extensive millinery selection. Untrimmed hats in many styles and colors, plus ostrich feathers, aigrettes, paradine effects and bird's wings, aim to please shoppers.
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