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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1894
Page
3
Norton's New Store at 115 Wyoming Ave in the Old Republican Building lists a full new stock. Miscellaneous books in cloth and leather bindings, single volumes and full sets, wedding gifts, choice stationery, mercantile and school supplies, blank ledgers, Bibles and hymnals, and popular new books in cloth and paper covers.
Personal notes list 8S. Jones of Carbondale and others in town yesterday. Police Officer Thomas Jones enjoys ten days off. Attorney O. B. Partridge returns from Jersey. Mr and Mrs J G Hill of Honesdale at Wyoming overnight. F W Fleitz spoke at a Plymouth Republican meeting. John Grady of Spruce street back from Europe looking well. Mrs J H Roberts of Decker's court returns from Wales. A Boanson, baggage man, back from Binghamton after ten days away. County officials Giles Roberta and A B Dunning Jr return from Pottsville county convention.
Thomas Plunkett was arrested yesterday afternoon on complaint by Constable John C Moran alleging a gambling establishment at 807 Centre Street. Papers issued by Alderman Donovan, served by Deputy Constable Ryan, set return at 2 this afternoon with a hearing likely. Moran says he lost a sizable sum at Plunkett's place from a tip by a tout, whom he suspects of collusion with the proprietor.
Mion Hardenbergh announces a high grade school for pianoforte maenony and musical theory with special training for teachers and a program for children located at 437 y avenue.
Judge Lynch dismissed the Holgate indictment for failing to specify election officer type as required by law. Trials were held in Minooka riot and related cases as juries returned mixed verdicts including guilty on Michael Flaherty with mercy recommendation and not guilty for Mark Sullivan. Other trials covered assault and theft with various outcomes and fines.
A daring attempt to burglarize the Wilkes-Barre post office occurred at 2 AM. Night clerk L D Garney opened the main entrance, a man with a black mustache brandished a revolver and demanded surrender. Garney alerted others. police pursued and arrested a man who claimed the name Frank Charles of North Washington Street. It was reported he was intoxicated and carrying liquor.
Short letters of interest appear under a heading when accompanied by the writer's name. Tan Taimune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed in these notices.
Fern. SCHIVERER appeals to pastors in Wyoming Valley after editorial on reaching the masses. He argues church outreach must go to streets and halls, use concerts and dances, and organize district visiting committees to convert and connect converts with local churches. The letter cites Chicago unrest and urges practical, energetic visitation.
The Rev F Schiverea’s tent meetings closed Wednesday night with great success drawing hundreds from varied beliefs to his teachings. Locals praise the eloquent evangelist and his effort in Scranton and Wyoming Valley. Best wishes go to Lehrivera Weeden in their new field of labor as Mrs ALSon Buckingham Dunmore Pa reports.
Martin Joyce explains the Earth’s orbit in an upcoming Saturday seven page feature in the Tribune. Also promotes Wood Lawn Park lots with bargains and mentions a gentlemen’s driving club race Saturday at 2 PM plus Pispery Flour Mills capacity at 17 500 barrels daily.
Local shop touts weekly updates in fashionable millinery offerings. Shoppers are urged to visit and sample the latest styles, promising eye catching hats and headwear for the season.
Local millinery business at 324 Lackawanna Avenue announces H Langfeld as successor. Store offers hats and related accessories with updated merchandise and service.
Rev J H Marce a celebrated blind evangelist speaks at Zion Evangelical Green Ridge detailing his varied career as detective preacher and drummer born 1854. He recounts personal struggles with drink and his vow to quit after a saloon incident and a coach with white horses. He plans further services at Capourse Avenue church.
Mrs Miller fled home with her nephew O B Drake from Herslton to this city and was remanded to county jail for a bath er hearing in default of 500 bail. Simon Miller’s husband, in Hazelton yesterday, secured evidence supporting his claim of an unnatural arrangement. Drake rented rooms in Hazelton and said his wife would join him soon.
The shop promotes a window sample from among 200 shoe styles with large buttons for ladies. Demand is strong and the store plans to order more as customers flock to try on a pair, noting availability of sizes.
The piece highlights Lexow committee findings on New York corruption, alleging massive blackmail profits from crime over thirty years. It urges readers to read Saturday's Tarpeny and mentions a Weber product promotion at Guernsey Broad.
A compact listing showcases items for sale including school bats, supplies, miscellaneous books, photographs and scrap albums, family bibles, wedding gift pictures, gold pens, fine stationery and writing tablets.
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