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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1897
Page
5
Norton’s Wall Decorations invites inspection of its assortment of window shades and fine papers from top factories. The shop offers decorator services on short notice and reasonable rates to refresh rooms for autumn and winter.
The Home for the Friendless seeks support for its annual donation day as it plans a new hilltop building. Readers are asked to provide provisions clothing and bed linen for residents old and young. Evens recommends contributing to ease harsh winter needs and future shelter. Haydn Evans rehearsals for Messiah begin at Peon Avenue Baptist Church with invitees. The Schubert Male Glee Club serenaded Sheriff Pryor at Gibson Street.
Local residents and visitors appear in Harrisburg New York City and Towanda scenes. Mrs C B Ponman spent days in Harrisburg. Miss Wheelock travels to New York. Dr L J Brooks hosts F L Crane in this city. Miss Schumaker visits Miss Coyne in Adams Avenue. William Sando from Boston visits family en route to Chicago. A B Goull and son travel to New York for the carriage builders convention. Myer Davidow returns from New York on business. Miss Fannie Shay of Fairdale tours Adams Avenue. Arthur Frothingham claim against Kennedy theatre company settled with goods to Towanda. D W Reynolds of Rey firm noted.
Nolde Bros and the Wyoming avenue stationers returned yesterday after a ten day business visit in New York City. Damon J. Murphy, secretary of the Wilkes-Darre Clerks' association, was in Bernanton yesterday as guest of Mr. G. Nelson Toots, head of the Beranton Clerks’ association.
The autumn session of the Episcopal Archdeaconry of Scranton and Sunday School Institute opened at Grace Church Great Mend Pa and will continue tomorrow with a full programme of services talks and meetings including addresses by Rev J Haughton Rev W H Stone and Rev Henry T Jones among others the Women’s Auxiliary will host a reception for visiting clergy and congregation after services.
Patrick Lynn a miner in the Clark vein of the Brisbin mine was killed by a premature blast. A coal fragment struck him, causing fatal injuries to the intestines and spine. He died within minutes. Lynn resided in Electric City Park and left a wife and eight children. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
William Trovosky and Evan Lewis, both Brishin mine employees, were injured yesterday at Moses Taylor hospital after an explosion when a drill tamped bare powder hurled them several feet. Lewis may die. Trovosky suffered severe injuries. Evans, a married man, resided on Grant Avenue, West Scranton.
Attorney Melvin ST. Corbett for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company led caveats against river warrantry applications in Luzerne county and served citations on the applicants. The hearing is set before the board of property in Harrisburg on November 18.
The piece argues against a supposed trick in organized democracy aimed at discrediting Republican methods. It warns that using malcontents to split the party could help Bryanites gain influence and hinder McKinley and the Republican cause. The tone urges readers to resist the tactic.
Special Ladies Class held Wednesday afternoon at 415 invites a few more participants. J Frank Siegel serves as teacher of dancing.
Nobby Fall Clothing debuts as the city’s largest most stylish line of wall and winter wear at Horan and Merrill’s downtown location S10 and St8 Lacka.
Readers who choose Tribune printed wedding invitations save money while preserving style. Engraved quality at less than half the cost means the paper offers durable appearance and comparable elegance, with most people unable to tell the difference.
In Secration October 14 17 at the residence 117 Hock tree Harris eight years old funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 4 at the residence interment at Washburnaire cemetery reads like a mixed obituary and public death notice with garbled data in the Dunmore notice for Josephine wife of A B hacia and other corrupted text.
The annual State convention of the Improved Order of Red Men and Pocohontas opens in the city at Music hall with a morning reception and sessions. Delegates from 35,000 Red Men and 6,000 Pocohontas in Pennsylvania attend. officers from Philadelphia Allentown Bethlehem and Easton arrive. Main events include a public welcome, entertainment, degree work, and a ball Wednesday night at Natter's hall.
The Park Sisters and Edith Norton will perform the first winter entertainment at the MLC A hall tonight. Audiences in Europe and America have praised the Park Sisters, with testimonials from Patti and Calve. Norton, a Scranton girl, will read for the company and has earned high praise in many cities.
At yesterday's meeting in Quincy avenue the Presbyterian clerics discussed The Voice attack on Princeton University. Rev. George E. Guild presided with Revs. Mofft Robinson Dunn Foster Logan and Lansing in attendance.
A brief note urges choosing genuine Diamond Dyes over imitation products. It claims Diamond Dyes offer wetter fast, beautiful colors with less trouble than old-fashioned dyes or cheap packages. Consumers are advised to avoid dealer pressure selling imitations for higher profit and to insist on the trusted original.
James Radway and his wife of Elmhurst were jolted when a street car forced Radway to swerve near Liberty Hall on Washington avenue. The Radway carriage wheel was torn from the axle, the wheel came off, and the Radway vehicle toppled. Mrs. Radway suffered a painful elbow contusion as both were spilled onto the pavement.
Jewelry stolen from Garrett Bogart’s residence at Adams avenue and Spruce street was recovered by Chicago police. Three suspects Rubenstein Bixter alias Sheeney Joe Frank Johnson of St. Louis and Michael Flaherty of Chicago were jailed awaiting Bogart and Detective Moir. The recovered goods valued at about 25000 included a ring inscribed from Pa to Ma.
A persuasive political note urges voters to support Schadt Horn and allies for free trade and free silver, labeling opponents as aligned with Hiryan policies. It contrasts this slate with McKinley’s protectionist stance, urging decisive action at the polls.
J C Anderson at 56 Beaver Street New York reports inquiries for copies of the Literary Salad illustrated circular and rate information for the annual Fall Excursion to Greater New York on October 25. The editorial note highlights grand autumn foliage in the Delaware and Neversink valleys and the metropolis’ attractions for visitors.
Announcement for a Klondyke Gold Fields expedition with a special train to Seattle and steamer routes to St Michaels and Klondyke. March 11 departure from Buffalo, March ? to Seattle. Sleeping cars and low rates with berths reserved. Inquiries to F J Moore Nickel Plate Road Buffalo NY.
A collision between two coal trains on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western near Glenburn delayed traffic for hours but caused no fatalities. The third extra struck the second extra at a crossover. the caboose and two gondola cars were destroyed by fire and the northbound track damaged. The Nicholson accommodation was abandoned at Clark's Summit and trains faced delays until midnight.
An item describes a No 1 ladies coat in Minch Kersey with tan cadet and black colors, braided design, applique trimmings, and finished with fine taffeta silk. It features a Russian plovase as the correct wear concept and notes a popular black cheviot version with braiding.
The Welsh Prize Singers, famed from the land of song and poetry, make their first city appearance at the Lyceum on Monday evening October 25. Hear them for a night of refined vocal artistry.
Horan and Merrill quote the lowest prices on clothing. Twining, optician at 126 Penn Avenue, in Harris' Drug Store, lists hours from nine in the morning to nine in the evening.
An old advertisement touts Hood’s Barsaparilla as purifying the blood and Hood’s Pills as easy to take for indigestion and biliousness. The copy emphasizes faith and health benefits in a period promotional tone.
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