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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1896
Page
8
Special notice announces the September 20 completion of a new Scranton store claimed to be the largest carpet wall paper drapery and curtain emporium in the state with the biggest stock in each department.
A series of meeting notices list dates and venues in Olyphent, Scranton, Montdale, Scranton again, Fleetville and Moosle with speakers including HM Streeter esq H C Reynolds esq and others such as PF W Pleita Charles Giver William Voko ikbrow J Lapiinslet A Vonburg HB I Tinkham Moeller and Ballshorne.
City notes report a football challenge between the Dashers of Ol Forge and the Olyphant Hrowns for an October game in Ollyphant with PL J Conway as manager. Other items include probate letters for W J Trobts, a court hearing for Mrs William Westpfahl and William McLoughlin, and mayoral actions on bids for fire equipment.
An assortment of high quality bath blankets and lounging robes is offered at prices ranging from 3.00 to 6.00 dollars. Mears and Hagen advertise the selection available to shoppers.
Secor a messenger for the Pennsylvania Coal Co at Dunmore fell from his bicycle in front of a suburban street car yesterday morning. Riding alongside the car he hit a stone, toppled onto the track, and was run over by the fender before the car could stop. Dr J R Murphy attended.
An executive committee of the associated boards of health for Lackawanna county met yesterday afternoon in City Hall to address procedures on placarding cases. Attendees included Fr. D. Davis of Jermyn J J R Murphy of Dunmore and Dr F L Van Sick of Blakely among others.
Wilkes Barre sanitarians plan to push an amendment to placarding laws at the coming convention. The proposal aims to address inadequacies highlighted by a Christian Science case and expand the convention to a bi county scope with invited experts like Dr H K L Taylor and others from Archbald Scranton Priceburg and Carbondale.
A Berantun Sacred Heart Polish congregation meeting on Monday resolved to support the appointment of Rev EB Dembinski as pastor. The committee prepared resolutions praising Bishop O’Hara for restoring tranquility and expressing thanks for his action.
Tyler of 2 Breckcourt swore out warrants for John Bradley Henry McLain Arthur Walter and Richard Walah charging assault on 12 year old Mchard Tyler near The Tribune building. The four deny beating him saying they only frightened him with a boo. Alderman Fuller discharged them after parents promised punishment. Costs assigned to McLain and Walter.
A surge of students overwhelms the Highschool with free text books in short supply especially in language courses. Professors Friedewald and Wagner assist while Mise Heath teaches elocution and literature and may require an extra teacher. Principal Philips reports the school running at full capacity as a football season begins.
An afternoon party hosted by Mrs A Faust of Adame Avenue drew guests including Mrs Charles Cash Mrs Arch Hamage Mrs Voigt Mrs Fred Kirchhoff and several others. A separate birthday gathering honored Charles Riehl at Capouse Avenue with numerous attendees from the community.
Frank Sweeney in Von Storch's stable Oakford was badly hurt when a horse fell on him while he heeded the animal. He had moved the horse to sponge its hind legs when the creature slipped on the boards and toppled onto him.
Scranton to Canton round trip fare is 4.48 dollars with departure Thursday October 15. Departure by Lehigh Valley rail road. Jordan's butter cakes and coffee priced at 1 cent.
Great sale at Davidow Bros Jewelry estate offering watches and jewelry bargains. Includes Beecham pills and Jordan's stews advertised in a crowded, promotional sale notice.
James Sheridan and Emily Griffin, known figures in police circles, were arrested for a budget game in which they lured drifters to 215 Franklin Avenue and robbed them. Victim Arthur Lambert, an ex-farmer from Clark's Summit, woke with nothing after a night with the pair. Both held in $500 each for court. Sheridan previously served time for assault and robbery.
Gilmore and Leonard present Heeran's Alley at the Academy with a large company including the Yellow Kid. The program features comedies and singing by Pavion and troupe, with seats at 14 20 and 50 cents. At Frothingham West Willard Lee stages In the Heart at the Storm Friday and Saturday. Flynn Sheridan's City Sports Show comes to Davis theatre Thursday through Saturday with burlesque and vaudeville acts.
At 407 Lackawanna Avenue Myer Daviden advertises a large stock of men and boys shoes bought for cash at low prices. He offers ladies hand-sewn shoes for 1.40, men's calf shoes for 1.49, misses fine shoes for 1.09, and children's shoes at 11 cents, claiming savings of about fifty cents on the dollar. He invites all to visit today for big bargains and easy viewing.
An auction note lists clocks at fixed prices from Daviden Bros and items like Jordan’s cakes sausage and children’s coats at the Baby Bazaar on Spruce Street. It also advertises dining car service on the Nickel Plate Road, a concert contralto Elsie A C Van Dervoort with vocal lessons, and Dr McDowell dentist on Adams Avenue along with elegant buffet sleeping cars.
In a North End civil case W. H. Anderson sues R. W. Woodworth for $0 with interest on a note. Dispute centers on when due with the defendant arguing one year terms and the plaintiff arguing twenty days. The defendant claims the phrase twenty days was added after signing. Jury retired at 4 PM to render a verdict.
Local boarders at the St Charles hotel and visitors note Dr B H Kearney of 70 Wyoming Ave exhibition of mesmeric and hypnotic feats for select audiences. He tests heart rates and directs sleeping subjects from upstairs to downstairs amid professional attendees and hotel guests.
A city wide sale highlights auctions and shops selling premium teas and coffees at Scranton Tea on 625 Lackawanna Avenue. John Moss offers tailor made suits and overcoats at 207 Spruce Street. P F and M T Howler run steam heating and plumbing at 231 Wyoming Avenue. Nickel Plate coaches feature uniformed porters and 2 0 envelops for lie at 523 Lackawanna Avenue.
The Lackawanna county teachers institute begins next Monday at the Young Men's Christian Association hall with five days of sessions. Local and visiting educators including Dr Mara Pratt and Prof J M Coughlin will lead lectures on geography pedagogy and teacher training. Evening programs feature the picture play Miss Jerry and a reading by Prof Byron W King.
The weather prompts shoppers to seek headwear while a city store touts a wide hat selection and military-inspired dyes. It claims low prices, modern styles, and broad appeal for ladies and others, inviting all to browse.
An OCR fragment touts McGarrah's Insect Powder with percentage and ten cent box pricing. The message urges buyers to ask their dealer and warns against bull sales, implying limited or targeted distribution.
During the next few days a grand variety of New Fall Novelties in Ladies Millinery will be on display. Hats are sold at cut prices with free trimming of all hats. Call and look at the stock.
A buyer praises the line of coats capes and suits while noting the largest display is ready. Untrimmed hats in many styles and colors, millinery trimmings, fancy and ostrich feathers, aigrettes, paradise effects, bird's wings and more are featured.
Ladies trimmed hats Misses and children's hats walking hats sailors cloth caps tam OShanter headwear and more on special sale all week at our usual low prices in this local ad style notice.
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