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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1896
Page
5
A special notice announces that on September 20th a new store will open as the largest carpet wallpaper and curtain shop in the state. It pledges the biggest stock ever shown in Scranton across all departments.
The Youngs Men’s Hebrew association to hold its sixth annual ball at Music Hall on Wednesday evening. Mark Scholl of Ninth street jailed for assault and choking his wife. Sixtieth Pennsylvanian Cavalry to hold annual reunion at Nicholson Thursday. Get 2 to host survivors of Seventeenth Cavalry. Austrian John Shedo hospitalized after coal mine fall in Olyphant. Sixth ward Republican club to meet at 8 o’clock for campaign talks. Iron City Mutual Fire Insurance sued by Mrs. Ann Gallagher over policy payout. Newsboy Frank Innes injured by bicyclist on Washington Avenue near Spruce Street. James Dunn lecturing at St Thomas College hall tomorrow night. Rev P C McManus to speak. Grace Lutheran choir to sing. Scranton Clearing House exchanges weekly totals listed. New officers of Lackawanna lodge No 2 Independent Order of Old Mercerlows named.
Mrs Hayden Ashley of South Main avenue was thrown from her bicycle at 5:20 Saturday evening near Pittston beside the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks. She fell about eight feet striking the railroad and sustaining multiple injuries. Her husband assisted her home and she rested there last evening. a physician reported several broken and fractured ribs and possible additional injuries.
The Firemen's Union will hold a meeting in the city hall tomorrow evening to decide final action on bringing the state convention of the Firemen's Association to Johnstown in 1997. Members planning to attend the convention should be present. Tickets are available at Delaware and Hurteen station at reduced rates by union order.
The note promotes Beecham's as King of Pills and hints at upcoming announcements from Davidow Bros next week. The slogan claims benefits for rich and poor, tying Beecham's to a universal remedy.
The champion Baltimores of the National League face Scranton’s picked professionals in a 3 PM game at Athletic Park with gates opening at 1 30. Hughey Jennings of Avoca stars in hitting and base running as Scranton fields Shafer Ward Dean and others behind Dunn and Johnson pitching.
The Frothingham theater property arcade and Penn avenue plot were sold at sheriff sale for 44002 to Attorney C H Welles trustee for Laura and Arthur Frothingham's judgment creditors. The theater brought 37000, the Penn avenue plot 5400, and the arcade lease. Creditors plan unclear. Welles declined comment.
Mrs Tra Tripp hosted a birthday dinner at her North Main avenue home on Saturday. J Frank Siegel plans a complimentary social for patrons and friends on Monday October 6. Miss Mary McMillan of West Pittston and Attorney Walter Briggs will marry on October 7 at the brides parents home with Rev J Haughton performing the ceremony. Rev Haughton was married Thursday at a.m. in Pottsville to Miss W Baker and they will travel to Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Old Point Comfort before returning to Dunmore around October 25.
Editor Lopatyner of the Nanticoke Polish paper failed to appear for a hearing before Alderman C. C. Donovan. Bail was forfeited as Nyteh posted 100 in bonds. Lopatyner faced an incitement to riot charge from a speech at Michaalowski hall the night before a riot at the Polish church. The bail forfeiture proceeds to the court after Alderman Donovan declared the bond forfeited and Nyteh reported Lopatyner ill.
Mrs. Duggan of Associated Charities found two families seeking aid had been sent from other districts. One family came from Taylor and the other from Illinois. Taylor families were referred to their town authorities, western families were sent back. The board needs clothing and will accept new or second hand garments for distribution to the needy.
Three sisters born to Mrs. Thomas Dailey on Filmore Avenue died within weeks. The first passed Sunday and the other two were buried yesterday in the same coffin. A second item notes the Baltimore team facing Scranton at 3 pm. Other notices mention a new arrival at 217 Lack’a Ave and Freeh Sea Trout at 18 Franklin Ave, plus Mrs. Bradley expanding into dressmaking with millinery.
Druggist John H. Phelps painted the top and sides of two Uncle Sam mail boxes in front of his store to deter loiterers. He said he acted to stop insults to women and loafers on the corner, while police hesitated to take action and filed a complaint.
Jury returns verdict for Dr G Hill and son on a $10,000 suit by Mrs Rebecca Flynn. She claimed a plaster impression harmed her mouth. doctors testified damage was impossible and a filling could not be removed by such a cast.
Deputy Sheriff J D Ferber serves summons in Jermyn suit for 25000 dollars for damages. Attorneys OBrien and Kelly represent Davidow. New Yorker posted 1000 dollar bail. Auerbach letter to Mrs Davidow dated August 16 1896 contains serious insinuations harming Davidow.
City engineer Phillips blocks Dunn brothers asphalt work on Monroe avenue. Dunns insist material meets specs and plan to lay top coat tomorrow. If payment is denied, Dunns seek court intervention while Monroe avenue property owners may receive a free paving in the meantime.
Leaders including J. W. Garney M Narbol Charles A. Burr Victor Koch and others plan a meeting in the council rooms at 8 tonight to organize opposition to the Mulberry street paving project. Objectors favor brick over asphalt or oppose paving altogether citing Barber Asphalt Company petition signatures.
An inventory filed with the prothonotary by Jessups & Jessups and Charles H. Demeritt reports Parker held one third undivided interest in jointly owned land and coal leases with J H Throop. Properties include 150 acres in Dunmore and 86 acres 27 perches in Providence township plus another 110 acre tract in Providence township.
Sessions begin today with the high school expected to enroll about 500 pupils. The first 845 a.m. session will set the start and faculty met Saturday to arrange room assignments classes and book distribution. Housing for rooms remains uncertain until today due to undetermined departmental enrollments.
Dunmere Italian Mike Tellbare was arrested by Nay Aug park superintendent Thomas H. Phillipa for discharging firearms in the park. He was held overnight and yesterday committed to jail for default on a 20 dollar fine.
Michael Joyce of Minooka finished second by six inches to Joseph Teucke of Taylor in a 10 yard foot race at Driving park on Saturday. A $100 purse went to Teucke and Joyce challenged Teucke to a $10 side race with a one yard start. Several dollars changed hands on Saturday’s race. The world champion Baltimore club was to play Scranton at Athletic Park this afternoon. Local ads note stores, clothing, dentistry, and funeral notices with names and addresses.
The Republican county committee, led by chairman Harry Reynolds, announced a series of meetings across the county with speakers like Major Everett Warren and J. J. H. Hamilton. A noon day gathering at the car shops featured Hamilton addressing workers on currency and policy, while the Democratic committee struggles to form.
The Fall millinery show fills our spacious quarters with packed displays from distant climes. Nearly three hundred trimmed hats and bonnets are on offer. Artists assist customers to design bonnets to individual taste, claiming unmatched value for money.
A 12 year old, David Mc Manus, adopted son of David McAloon, was arrested after stealing from the Elk bar cash register while the bartender was away Friday. He had £4 and admitted guilt at a frankfurter wagon, was jailed pending actions.
Morris J. Davidow of Lackawanna avenue clothier sues Auerbach of New York for damages of 25000. Auerbach, arrested on a warrant issued by Alderman Donovan, faced hearing but posted 1000 bond with Samuel Rooe as bondsman to await November term.
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