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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1896
Page
6
Service on the Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad will discontinue starting Monday Sept 05 with trains 4 and 1 from Scranton to Truview and Lake Ariel and trains 8 and 11 from Lake Ariel to Beranton. Morning and evening schedules listed include 545 a.m 615 p.m 725 a.m and 645 p.m.
The New York, Ontario and Western railway plans a fall excursion to New York in October. The trip offers low round trip fares on Monday October 26 with return validity up to the following Sunday. The train service will use reclining chair cars, Pullman sleepers, and day couches with an experienced excursion agent.
In a Danville area case Rebecca Flynn and her husband sue dentist Meard and the Al hin practice for damages. The defense argues Mrs. Flynn imagines things due to hysteria while witnesses discuss hysteria and alleged dental procedures. The judge will guide the jury on whether to render a verdict.
The People's party at a mass convention Thursday night nominated a fourteenth county ticket. For Congress John Zalupas M D of Scranton. county commissioners Reese W. Davis of Priceburg and John Ro Siekler of Ponepkinsville. county widsters John Barron of Pelee burg and Ateurin Willis of Dunmere. Legislative slates list Goethe West Scranton first district Houck Beranton Everett Pyne and Lenen Olyphant. Resolutions condemn bribery, endorse labor laws, oppose constitutional changes delaying ballot access, and urge minority rule to curb plutocracy while upholding the party’s reform principles.
The Lyceum Review reading was well received by all with Mae Browne performing solo and M A Collins declamation noted as part of the evening. The new editor H A Smith conducted the event.
J Alfred Pennington gave his fourth organ concert at Elm Park church, drawing a large appreciative audience. His varied program spanned seven nationalities, from Merkel to Lemmens and Challmant, showcasing majestic passages and lyrical contrasts. Accompanist Miss Coardon Wolf demonstrated notable technique and presence.
A reception committee was organized at the Young Men's Christian Association last evening with a supper served by Caterer Hanley at 7 15. Secretary PF W Pearsall spoke on duties and a list of appointed members was named including J H Brooks Theodore Fuller Alfred Cuthening D L F Pickus Joseph Boles James Hilaire Jr Leon Colvin George Da Wilde and others. A nominating subcommittee was formed to select a permanent chairman and will report at the next regular meeting.
P J McDonald arrived at a South Side wedding with a horse and single carriage. During the festivities two men stole the turnout and disappeared. Con Connors of the Twentieth ward was implicated but evidence showed he was home in bed and he was discharged.
Democratic candidates Merrifield Burke Demuth Costelo and O Boyle joined T J Jennires and others in the Commonwealth Building to form the county committee. T J Jennings was chosen as chair man and Dr Reedy as secretary. No list of committeemen was made public.
A Scranton Business College Lyceum meeting featured a lively gold and silver debate on monetary issues. The silver side, led by B A Smith and John F Martin, defeated the gold side with support from Messrs Carpenter and Pierce. A program followed with readings and musical selections by Hattie Brown Cora Haldeman and John P Martin.
ex-Sheriff Charles Robinson hosted a large Scranton gathering at Cottage Karlsruhe for a second annual Outing and Fishing Party. The day featured a parade to Karlsruhe, a concert by Bauer’s band, fishing and quoit contests with prizes a ram pig and rooster, followed by a banquet.
The sheriff and several guests arrived in the city at 9.35 last night to celebrate the second annual outing, which was declared a success by the attendees.
Nearly 500 pupils will enter the new high school Monday morning with sessions from 8 45 to 1 30 and a 20 minute lunch break. Principal Phillips assigns rooms by grade noting business, chemical, and physics labs across wings.
Rexford's announces a new yellow tag system marking items reduced in price with a focus on silverware. The sale slashes prices by about half on quadruple plate pieces, including butter dishes berry dishes and pickle sets, all with full wear warranties and eye catching signs. Look for the yellow tag to find the genuine bargains in the silver department today.
The ad invites customers to bring their boy for a fitting of strong durable and stylish suits. It promises quality tailoring and ready wardrobe options for young customers.
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