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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1896
Page
5
A new store in Scranton will complete on Sept. 20 and claim to be the largest Carpet Wall Paper Drapery and Curtain store in the state. It promises the biggest stock of new goods in every department ever shown locally.
The Republican voters of the Fourth legislative district Lackawanna county will meet at Leyards Hall Peekville Pa on Tuesday September 2 at three o clock p m to nominate a candidate for state representative to be voted for at the general election November 1 1s E A Jones chairman Attest Samuel B Jones secretary Archbald Pa Sept 1 1598
A Scranton party enjoyed a moonlight run to Elmhurst. The Associated Charities of Scranton will meet this evening at 7 o clock in the poor board room of municipal buildings. The Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union notes the meeting hour at 7 o clock at 490 Washington Avenue.
Mr and Mrs James J Cummings return home from New York City. William J Neave of the telephone exchange is at Atlantic City. William Coughlin of Capoose Avenue spends a few days at Deposit New York. Alderman W S Millar returns from New York after a Sunday visit. Miss Carolina Wolf of Elm Park teaches vocal lessons at her studio. Miss Fait Connors of Luzerne Street is home from Atlantic City after weeks away. Miss Marie Curran of Phelps Street returns from weeks with friends in New York State. Miss Kate Niland of Green Ridge returns to work at the telephone exchange after a ten day vacation. In St Peters Cathedral the afternoon Mises Jennie Harrison and William Callahan of Throop will be married at 4. James Curtle and Miss Nellie Curtis of Pleasant Mount return home after visiting Miss Alice Brazil of Leecourt. The Misses Marie and Katie Corrigan of Gibson Street return from Brooklyn and New York after weeks away. Mr and Mrs EK IL Walter daughter Irma and Mrs Eliza Reader return from ten days with friends near Mystic Connecticut. EB B Sturges and family return from Balstport Connecticut where they summered.
Miss Lilian Woodworth resumes teaching at the State School for the Deaf in Danville Kentucky. Edward K. Hall a Dartmouth and Harvard trained lawyer was admitted to practice in Lackawanna County courts. Totor F Niwad takes a two week vacation to Boston and along the New England coast. Elm Park church suppers to resume Friday from five to seven thirty. The Scrage Duckworth Welchel and Tunstall families moved to town from Lake Ariel. Louis J Zimmer leaves for Pittsburgh to attend a brewers convention with Casey and Kelley Brewing Co.
Political notes report the 8 pm formation of the first voters auxiliary for central city at the Central Republican Club rooms in the Price building Washington avenue. Young men casting their first ballot urged to attend.
In police court John Murrey paid a three dollar fine for an attempted assault on a foreign woman near Lackawanna and Franklin. Patrolman Dan intervened stopping the act and detaining Murrey who was later released. A separate row on Miner Street led to fines for Frank Rauf and Joe Lok. Andrew Warga, 18, was arrested for shoplifting but released after several hours.
Charles Zang senior partner of Zang & Kapmeyer bottling firm died at 341 Penn Avenue after a two week illness. He was 45 and survived by three children Charles Philip and Lena. Funeral services will be held at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church with burial in Dunmore cemetery. He was a Scranton lodge member and had been in the firm for eight years.
Economy Furniture adds Enamel Hall white enamel room and a new stove and tinware department. The store offers latest enamel furniture and Othello stoves on credit. Reopening is set for Thursday September 10th. Also notes local shops with meals, wines, and millinery services in city listings.
City and special attorneys face criticism over the turnpike dispute. Council approves two measures to condemn the road and block repairs, but rejects dismissing Special Attorney Price. Debate centers on whether to retain Price alongside City Solicitor Nealis as the Turnpike case proceeds.
Mayor Halley and Street Commissioner Kinsley served formal notice to the Providence and Abington Turnpike and Plank Road Company ordering workers to cease on West Market Street. Paine, the company president, accepted the notice and pledged to stop work until the board reviews the city contract terms.
Edmund Collier’s return as Cleopatra at the Academy of Music showed strong vocal strength, though his co-star Mary Emerson struggled with line delivery. Emerson, praised for beauty and grace, failed to match prior Rose Eytinge success, particularly in scenes with Antony. The production included dances and a green skirt display by Octavia, Caesar’s sister, amid a well mounted show.
To Cure a Cold in One Day, Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. Harris, the auctioneer, will sell furniture and carpets at the residence of Captain Hines, 406 Jefferson Avenue, Wednesday morning at 9.00.
Fall millinery by M. A. Friedlander & Co. at 508 Spruce St opposite Court House on Wednesday September 23. Tirpen's one-half minute stew offered.
Courts reopen in the U S building due to repairs with Judge Archbald presiding. Quo warranto trial of Thomas Curran against W J Schubmehl ends in verdict for the respondent as juries and clerks prepare for a full term through July.
A local ad invites customers to explore a fine stock of carpets graded from Good upward. It urges buyers to refresh rooms by changing parlor coverings and placing the best available carpet in the best room of the house.
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