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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1896
Page
5
A Mars native proclaims a new glow as brilliant as thousands of stars. An old astronomer counters it as a fae incandescent glow and calls it nothing new from Earth turned wondrous.
Local notes report evening at Linden Street Temple with 7 pm service and 10 am mor ning services tomorrow. Fire department committee meeting called by Mayor Bailey to discuss Franklin Engine. Peter Scanlon and Aldermen Fidler charged with obstructing legal process. Trial updates include Dunmore trespass case and damages.
The article reports McDonnell plans to prosecute an officer for assault and battery following a flower theft incident. A warrant for McDonnell will be served today. No new developments emerged in the Providence and Abington turnpike issue as Assistant Street Commissioner Porigo paused actions pending Chief Kinsley’s return.
Edward Merrifield has not accepted the Democratic nomination for congress. He received formal notification from T. J. Jen Kings, convention chairman, and met leaders, but the conference’s outcome remains unclear. He said the finance question was discussed and he will decide later.
The Scranton WCTU held its annual gathering at Elm Park church with Vice-President Mrs. KD Hand presiding. Miss Anna Langworthy of New York urged right living and dress reforms, while reports showed 15 signals and 7 bulletins, 35 172 literature pieces distributed, and a $1000 bequest invested.
Scranton hosts the seventh reunion of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. Comrades will gather at Griffin Post rooms on Lackawanna avenue with a 2 p.m. business session and a trolley ride at 7 p.m. A reception committee led by D. J. Newman will coordinate visits to railway stations and a camp fire at the Wyoming House dining room.
At St David's hall in the First Legislative district a fiery Republican convention nominated John R. Farr for the legislature. Farr won despite North End pressure, with speeches praising his record and a clash over rules and a disputed North End claim. The vote ended in Farr’s nomination amid cheers and jeers as the convention adjourned sine die.
Advertises across all departments with big reductions on coffees canned goods and more. Cites Dr H F Reynolds dentist Williams Building opposite post office and mentions Williams Business College.
A call was issued for a Thursday evening meeting of the Democratic standing committee of the First legislative district to fix a date for the district convention. The venue is St. Charles' hotel. Nomination mentions include I Miller Providence M J O'Toole Bellevue P L J Farrell T J Jennings James McCann and Fred W Warnke West Side.
County Commissioners failed to award a $65 000 repair contract as sealed bids closed. They consider extending bidding or re advertising. Bidders balked at premium offers without gold payable terms amid free silver agitation. brokers await gold option.
Judge Edwards yesterday appointed Prank Toole as township clerk of Lackawanna township to fill the vacancy from M J Exon removal to Jermyn. Michael King was listed as another aspirant.
An assortment of old business notices lists schools, supplies, and ads for insect powder, steam heating, plumbing, and dentistry. Includes addresses on Spruce street Wyoming avenue Adams avenue and Read Williams College, with dealer prompts for McGarrah's insect powder and bulk exclusions.
City Union committees in Scranton host ante-convention meetings at the YMCA to organize entertainment, decorations and hospitality for the upcoming convention. Nominations for officers are announced by Rev W H Stubblebine with W F Gibbons as president and Lena Clark as secretary. The group plans a mass meeting at Penn Avenue Baptist on Oct 1 and a greetings visit to city societies next Sunday.
A large chicken hawk was seen circling Lackawanna Avenue around 10 30 last evening. It became entangled in electric wires in front of Traders National Bank, fell to the pavement, and was captured by cabman Rumbaugh who boxed the bird. The ferocious, gray speckled hawk was brought to safety.
A local advertisement highlights a carpet business offering a range of good to fine quality carpets. It urges customers to refresh homes by replacing the parlor carpet and showcases the idea that the best room should always be the best.
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