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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1896
Page
8
A wise astronomer explains the luminous glow is not a star but the earth made bright by The Suburban Electric Light. The exchange frames progress in urban illumination as a marvel of modern infrastructure.
A roundup of civic items includes St. Luke's summer home closing, Nay Aug falls service by Rescue mission, Lincoln park crowd at Lawrence band, and official action on Third ward Jota trade. Also noted are a Home for the Friendless managers’ meeting, a pending equity suit ruling, Wyoming avenue narrowing ordinance signing, and local teaching and marriage license updates. Additional items report a piano professor’s studio, lead pipe theft, a damages suit, a failed Franklin investigation, a child burn incident, Prohibition league planning, a police search for a runaway, a slander suit filing, a liquor arrest, church choirs, bond filings, and a Republican club rally at 601 Quincey avenue.
Advertisement asserts sick headaches are cured by Horsford's Acid Phosphate which stimulates stomach action promotes digestion and quiets the nerves. The claim emphasizes restoring digestive balance to relieve headaches.
An old advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for a cold with a money back guarantee by druggists. The counteroffer price is 25 cents.
Upright Sohmer piano offered at a bargain carefully selected slightly used and fully warranted. Address for inquiry Miss Hardenbergh 633 Madison Avenue New York. Beecham’s Pills mentioned in fragment and not essential to sale.
Miss Fuller debuts at the Academy of Music in Scranton in The Daughter of Paul Romaine, an emotional four act drama adapted from Adolf Wilbrandt. The plot follows Paul Romaine a doomed husband and thief, his wife Mme Lilian Le Grand, two daughters, and a revealing trial that ends in reconciliation and forgiveness.
Report of Frank Scholz shot on North Washington Avenue with no new clues on motive or suspect. Henry Dunning heard two pistol shots and a scream but did not investigate. Celia Chirk freed on own recognizance after habeas corpus hearing. District Attorney opposed her release.
Albert Weir a Wrights court breaker boy was knocked down and wounded when a coal scuttle hurled at him by neighbor Isaac Leeds struck his head. Leeds was arrested but after Weir’s father testified Leeds apologized for targeting a crowd and the case was dropped. The incident prompted Alderman Millar to cancel costs.
Reopening on Thursday September 10 provides private dining rooms for dinners at Lohmann's 613 Madison Avenue and Spruce Street. The Meson system emphasizes harmony theory and musical history with excelled service and cuisine in the city.
In Grace Reformed Episcopal church the marriage of Lucy Lucker of Beranton to Harry W. Loder of Clark's Green occurred by Rev George L Ulrich. Also notice for Jacob Samter of Scranton aged 76 with funeral from Mifflin Avenue home Sunday at 2 PM.
Patriotic Sons of America gathered at Music Hall to honor new state president A. J. Colborn Jr. and celebrate Camp 242 with a five minute ovation. Henry T. Koehler chaired. George St Anderson I. Murphy and Joseph Baumeister attended. Musical selections and a Washington portrait adorned the stage as Colborn urged unity and support for northeastern camps.
The article reports Rev Father Aust will resign and Rev Francis Hodur will temporarily take over. No rioting is expected tomorrow as Aust will not officiate, and crowding or blockade incidents from prior Sundays are not foreseen.
City councils face damage suits totaling twenty one thousand eight hundred ninety one dollars. Claims stem from improvements on Monsey avenue Oxford street Bromley avenue and other sites with grading and construction work. Ex city solicitor J H Burns and attorney M J Donahoe handle the cases now in litigation as the Judiciary committee weighs fair settlement terms.
Auction announces sale of hats and gents furnishings at 105 Wyoming avenue to satisfy creditors within sixty days. Bargains include K and W collars 19 cents, canes 1.50, gloves 1.50 to 2.00, sweaters 1 to 2.50, underwear cheap, and more. Robt J Murray assignee. Also high school entry rules and exam details from George W Phillips principal at 401 Commonwealth building.
The Jersey Central Railroad plans a special excursion to Allentown on September 24 for the fair. The train departs the Jersey Central depot at 7 50 a.m. and returns the same evening, leaving Allentown at 11 30 p.m. Round trip tickets cost 4 90 and are valid on any regular trains the following day.
The district plans a Monday opening with two new schools on Bellevue Heights No 13 and No 19 in Third district Fourth ward while the High School starts a week later. Many teacher reorganizations accompany renovations and new staff placements across multiple buildings as the compulsory education act effects begin.
Officials discuss potential impacts of upcoming propane policy changes on district operations. The board plans to review supplier contracts and safety protocols before committing to any new requirements amid budget and logistics considerations.
Eight more tables will be placed in the business department today as the college aims for its best year yet. Beware of a solic itor and his contract. More new students arrived last Monday and continue daily. The 8 B C Lyceum plans a trolley party to Pitts ton next Friday. Seven Dunmore High graduates join the business department. The School of Art and Design at 603 Madison Avenue will reopen Sept 14 with Miss Worthington as principal.
Advertisement notes price and description for bacon sold by the pound. Terms indicate weight and quality as light and lean, suggesting a grocery or butcher sale listing. No further context or seller information provided in readable text.
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