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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1897
Page
5
Norton’s invites inspection of an assortment of window shades and fine papers from top factories for autumn and winter use. They offer decorators on short notice and reasonable rates to fit any room makeover.
City editor Ridsdale of the Wilkes-Barre News-Dealer was a Scranton visitor yesterday. J. K. Morris of Plymouth and Robert Morris of Pittston were Scranton visitors yesterday. Mrs A Alkman and daughter Melle, and son Robert, left Saturday for New York City to meet Mr Aikman returning from Europe.
Lang's Operatic Burlesquers bring a week at the Bijou Theater praised as the road's brightest versatile burlesque company. The Twin Kings far excels the average with beauty and comedy, pretty scenery, elegant costumes, and acts in a brilliant variety program entertaining eye and mind.
Superintendent George Howell opened a series of psychology lectures for public school teachers, delivering an introductory talk in the high school auditorium before thirty six instructors. The sessions will continue on alternate Saturdays with overviews of leading philosophers who shaped various psychology schools.
P F and M T Howley of Wyoming avenue won the contract to handle plumbing gas and steam fitting and tinning for Jonas Long's new department store. Bidders from many eastern cities competed and the win was viewed as a compliment to a Keranten firm.
Patronize the Lackawanna Laundry in Lackawanna, Maine for the Famous Flexible Finish product endorsed by A. B. Warman of PS Pn Ave. The note promotes laundry services and the finish as a selling point.
A confrontation occurred between Street Commissioner Dunning and contractor Conrad Schroeder during work on the Jonas Long store at Lackawanna and Wyoming. The dispute centers on vague permits issued by the street department and their impact on pedestrian traffic. Dunning plans to revise permits to bind contractors to keep streets clear.
The piece denounces a supposed Democratic hoax aimed at undermining the Republican party in the upcoming off year. It claims wire Republican malcontents organize bolts to detach Republicans from their party and spur Bryanite influence to threaten McKinley and national campaigns. The warning urges vigilance against this alleged manipulation.
Martin Burnes of Elmetreet South Side died from a head injury after falling ten steps into a Minooka cellar while visiting a friend. He was unconscious with a head wound, transported to Moses Taylor hospital, and died at 2 a.m. his skull found fractured.
The Workers Progressive Educational Association held an evening discussion at Workmen's hall Alderretrest on Is Machinery and Benefit to Wageworkers. A. Langerfield argued machinery changes output and hours, D. W. Williams linked issues to money and usury, J. Gray blamed current operation for trouble but favored government mills, and Henry George urged unity among workers. Several attendees joined the association as interest grew.
Michael Labouce was arrested in Kingston yesterday on three charges. A warrant sworn by Alderman DeLacey cites breach of the peace assault and battery and threats. He was held at the central police station overnight and will have a hearing this morning at 608 Fennave.
A notice praises The Tribune for printing wedding invitations at less than half the engraved price. It argues the printed invitations look as good and stylish as engraved ones, and most people cannot tell the difference, predicting better future prosperity for clients.
In Scranton on Oct 16 Mrs Ann Davis of Lalafayette street passed away at her daughter’s residence with funeral at 8 pm and burial at Washburn street cemetery. Also notices for Frances In Soranton infant child of Mr and Mrs Joseph French of Badlo place and Mrs Benjamin Healey of Lonergan place with funeral to be announced, and Martin Welch aged years at Hiddenide Home with brief death notice.
The forty fifth anniversary of St Luke's Episcopal Church was marked by services at the church yesterday and today. Rector Israel preached at 7 a.m. and 12 noon, and Tey. Rogers Ternel delivered the anniversary sermon last evening. Israel defended sectarian teaching for public schools and urged full church unity, stressing the gospel as tied to the church. Evening programs include a short service, a guild report, and a final reception at the rectory hosted by the rector and Mrs Israel.
Minnie Weichel fifteen lives with her mother at 219 Linden Street. A stove cleaner explosion set her dress ablaze burning arms and back leaving scars. Boarder Stephen McCann saved her but burned his hands. Dr Longstreet treated the burns. she will recover.
In Delaware & Hudson station yard a car linked to the Kennedy Players faces a creditor writ. Arthur Frothingham claims Kennedy owes him money for an early show while J Brooks Hooper asserts the car’s goods are his. Attorneys warn of further action as Towanda preparations continue.
John F. Jordan of 612 West Lackawanna Avenue returned from the Pasteur Institute New York after a fifteen day treatment to prevent hydrophobia from a minor scratch on his right forearm caused by his dying son sick with hydrophobia. He felt well on return and described pleasant surroundings and no discomfort from the treatment.
Frank Wright of Sterling Wayne county was arrested at home by Constable Cole. Charged by Miss Emma Cummings of Dunmore, he escaped from Alderman Howe's office before a hearing. He was pursued, recaptured three blocks away, handcuffed, and committed in default of $500 bond.
A political notice advocates supporting Lamar, Horn, and allied figures to back a free trade Free Silver Chicago platform. It urges voters to oppose Bryan supporters and align with McKinley era protection and prosperity through their ballots.
A brief notice from the Lackawanna Laundry at 46 Penn Avenue lists A B L Warman as a patron or contact for the Famous Plexible Finish service. The fragmentary OCR provides limited context and no dates or further details.
The state convention of the Great Sun Council Degree of Pocahontas begins tomorrow in Music Hall with 200 delegates from across the state. Sessions run through Wednesday with public opening, addresses, a secret morning meeting, programed entertainments, and installations at the St Charles Hotel headquarters.
An advertisement describes No 1 Ladies' coat in Black Kersey with braid and fancy linings and No 2 Ladies' coat in navy green and black with shield front and strapped seams. It notes a Russian influence and promotes a popular black Cheviot coat with braiding.
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