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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1896
Page
8
A Martian native proclaims a new sun’s brilliance while a seasoned astronomer counters that the glow is merely Earth transformed by The Suburban Electric Light. The exchange frames a technology claim versus natural brightness.
Police drills resume under Captain Burke as Sept 21 court appeals deadline looms. Local notices report real estate deals, ads, meetings of the Young Women's Christian Association and Teachers' Mutual Honest, and a charity outing for women. Robbery, court and divorce items appear with bail and license details.
Dr H F Reynolds dentist Williams Building opposite post office. Scranton Tea store offers fine teas and coffees at reasonable prices. 625 Lackawanna Avenue Beldieman the Bookman promotes Anthony Hope's new Zenda Princess Osre with details likely in nearby listings.
Mayor Bailey presided as six members of the joint fire department committee debated the Franklin Engine House troubles. A tie vote three to three blocked disbanding and the group agreed to keep the company intact while seeking harmony, with Mayor Bailey promising action on Permanent Sproats.
The Young Men's Republican club formed in the Central Republican club rooms with seventy four members mostly clerks. Officers include Nelson G Teets as president John Webb as first vice president William Widener as second vice president Duncan Hall as third vice president Frank Schroeder as recording secretary J F Hilliumpeleter as financial secretary and Charles W Will iem as treasurer.
Engineer Arthur Coddington of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western died in a 4:30 am Conklin New York wreck when the coal train collided with a fast freight after the rear coach derailed. The engine and cars were wrecked and the crew escaped by jumping. Superintendent Garrett Bogart organized immediate road clearance and funeral arrangements followed.
A notice states an engineer will visit the family home in Hallstead tomorrow at 2 o clock in the afternoon for a scheduled appointment.
The Xaverian Brothers at St Thomas college announce evening classes starting Monday Sept 21. Courses include English grammar and composition mathematics bookkeeping penmanship literature history typewriting and stenography Perrin system. Philosophical lectures resume Oct 6 with logic psychology ethics and comparisons of Catholic and agnostic philosophy. Applications accepted after 2 pm at St Thomas college or at the Xaverian Brothers residence 31 Wyoming avenue.
Stephen Barbick, a 20 year old Austrian from Jessup, fell under a fast moving freight at Peckville while attempting to jump aboard a Delaware and Hudson train. His left leg was crushed and amputated below the knee at Lackawanna hospital after an emergency operation performed by Drs Fish and Gibbs.
The police baseball squad travels to Wilkes-Barre on Monday to resume play against the town’s blue coats. Lineup includes Day catcher Deiter Neuls pitcher and first base May shortstop Duggan second base Robling third base Peters Hart Palmer and Karius in the field.
Mr. Fred Carpenter secured a fine position this week. Misa Nellie Lynch hired by the International Correspondence School. Jesse Brooks praised for new uniform. Football practice games draw crowds as students described as ladies and gentlemen. Warned against a business college solicitor and unsigned contracts. Attendance up about 190 from last year with students from many towns enrolled. Lyceum members, led by Prof. Yoder, enjoyed a trolley ride to Fittston. Mrs. George S. Wentz died at her Drifton home after a week of illness. Deceased was sister to Judge John Lessenring. Silkalines on sale for seven cents a yard. 0 Mears & Hagen.
Miss Hardenbergh announces the Pinaforte School will reopen on Thursday September 10. The Mason system harmony theory and musical history are featured along with Jordan's butter cakes and coffee priced at 10 cents.
The article extols Paine's celery compound as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia debility and nervous disorders urging use now before fall. It includes a testimonial from the wife of United States Senator EF Warren of Wyoming praising the remedy and its health benefits.
In a city gathering last night a committee formed to honor Father Aust presented a fold headed cane as a testimonial. Col. Fitzsimmons delivered the gift at Father Rusts residence with remarks from Dr. O Malley and Mr. McGinley noting the loss to the community. Father Aust thanked the committee and the bishop for the kindness shown.
A store highlights new Fall headwear arriving this week with an autumnal display likened to a blooming rose. The evolving presentation promises full headwear loveliness as the season progresses.
The undersigned merchants agree to close their places of business at noon on Saturday under the Saturday half holiday law starting September 19, 1846. Listed firms include Scranton lacking company, Arm our & Co. Sulzberger and Swarzs child Beef company, Grocers Supply and Produce company, David Spruks, Duggan & Kennedy, Hull & Co., Weg man Fruit company, J. D. Ackerman, Dale & Stevens, Ira Bennett & Co., Stowers Packing and Provision company, Megargel & Connell, Jermyn & Duffy, A. D. Pierson, Rice, Levy & Co.
Students and twelve teachers keep busy as Normal English and bookkeeping classes expand. The shorthand department exceeds prior records while the Literary Society earns praise. A special Allentown Fair excursion is offered for Sept Mth with fare 2.30 and return next day.
In the carpet business we offer a fine stock of carpets of varying quality from Good upward. We urge customers to consider replacing or moving carpets to refresh rooms and keep the best room in the house as the finest.
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