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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1898
Page
9
Stylish young women are urged to buy Charming patent leathers for Easter. The shoes are described as swagger and high quality with round toe and straight across tips, seen as a fashionable match for Easter bonnets.
The note states that without them customers would pay dealers between 4 and 5 dollars, contrasting with a $3.50 price. It implies a discount or incentive to buy through the seller to avoid higher dealer charges.
In Men’s we have the new shape with new besting tops as good as other dealers ask five dollars for Intor The Wilkes Barre Record can be had in Serenson at the news stands of M Meinhart 19 Wyoming avenue Sac Lackawanna avenue.
Local items include notices of advertising rates for The Tribune beginning April 1, appeals today from wards eleven and nineteen, a benefit event at Holy Cross Hall, a theft accusation against Allen Jones, marriage licenses for several couples, a bicycle win at Merryweather's barber shop, a military performance by Canfield and Richards, pay for mine workers, a factory payroll at Manville, a break in at B K M Roderman’s shoe shop, and bail set for Mrs Josephine Rodnay after a chair assault claim against John Rodney.
Scranton March 22 180 notice to Republican voters of the Second legislative district scheduling a convention in the Arbitration room Court House Tuesday April 5 18k at 2 PM to select two delegates for the Republican state convention in Harrisburg. Vigilant committees to hold primaries in their precincts Saturday April 2 from 4 to 7 PM. Fred W Mleits Chairman Walter E Davis Secretary. Sweet Pens very finest varieties in the market and very cheap Clark Co 01 Washington Ave.
The three round bout at Music Hall Innight between Tom O Rourke of this city and Leonard ended with Leonard the winner amid crowd uproar. Referee Robie halted a wrangle over decision and Judge hinted at a potential 20 round rematch on April 28 in this city or elsewhere.
Miss Underwood spoke to a gathering at the Albright Worry on child training, with Mrs. J. A. Price presiding. Attendees heard about natural development, respectful obedience, and Kindervarian methods, with plans for a spring series of talks for young mothers and contact names for responses.
Superintendent Howell has secured two leading speakers for the city teachers institute in April. Colonel George Nox McCain of Philadelphia will lecture on Cuba on Wednesday the 1th, drawing on recent reporting from major papers. Rev. Dr. MacArthur of Calvary Baptist Church may follow Thursday with a popular topic yet to be announced.
Evangelical Alliance meetings led by Rev Dr W C Webb of Philadelphia concluded at Penn Avenue Baptist Church with an afternoon ministers gathering in the lecture room. Webb urged church universal unity and house to house mission work, noting rising crime and stressing outreach to the lower classes.
District Fire Chief Lewis Schwass has submitted his resignation to Mayor Bailey after two terms. Charles Wirth and Ambrose Herts are among applicants to succeed Schwass, with more names possible before next Thursday when Mayor Halley will nominate a new chief.
In West Scranton on April 1, 1% year old Kate May daughter of Mr and Mrs David A Jones passed at 13% North Bromley Avenue. Funeral from the residence tomorrow at 2 pm with interment at Washburn Street namat.
Rev J L Race pastor of Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church will resign at the end of the church year and seek a new charge at the Norwich conference starting April 12. Age 67 has served fifty two years in the ministry, says the church is too small for current attendance and a younger man should lead. Race notes a proud record, including arranging weddings for twenty five couples and reserving front pews for those couples. His son Rev J Z Race also resigns his post Easter Sunday to take a university chancellorship in Chattanooga.
Last evening the jury in the City bank case heard closing arguments by Major Warren and Mr. Torrey for the defense and Mr. Price for the plaintiff. Judge Albright delivered the charge after a lengthy session, with objections frequent and few rulings, amid praise from local counsel.
In Jennie Sumner’s house at 20 Lackawanna avenue a disorderly scene erupted Thursday night over Kitthe Woods who was intoxicated and left the fracua in a battered cen. The Weide woman faced warrants issued by Alderman Howe for keeping a disorderly place and for Mintle Arnon and Joseph Pletch er, who were charged with real and buttery. They were held in $206 bond with a court appearance and the prosecutor posted $50 to keep the peace.
A dispatch from Lebanon reports General J P B Gobin commander of the Third brigade notified his staff that a call to armor might come at any moment Major W B Millar inspector of the Third brigade and second ranking officer on Gobin's staff denied knowledge of any such communication.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western appeal concerns tax exemption for railroad yard buildings, with focus on whether machine shops used only for repair are exempt. The court supports exemption only if shops are not used for construction, citing prior rulings and affirming the necessity of operation. If parallels hold, assessment may be reduced from 175000? to 20404?
The severely mutilated body of John Decker, a tramp, was found near 489 all road avenue on the Bloomahore road by trainsmen. Coroner Longstree directed undertaker Ranh to remove the remains. Decker, known to Bloomahore division workers, was identified by his sister-in-law, Mrs Jacmnea Decker.
Two men identified further as Decker has a sister in Dunmore and another in Avora and two brothers, James of Prospect Avenue, Thin City, and another resident in Pottaville.
Mr Wooler, keeper of Hing Park church tower, was injured when three boys throwing sticks and a cap at a wagon wheel caused a stick to jam the chain and sprocket. He suffered a deep knee laceration and wheel damage. Police will likely arrest the youths named by the injured man.
Nurse Mrs Reynolds at the BABY B A CAT explains a new dress method for infants. She has addressed hundreds of mothers, promoting Arnold's Knit Specialties garments as comfortable summer wear and offering free talks with payment only for garments adopted.
Missing affidavits from the Fifth ward's Second district were recovered by Commissioners Burnett and Jeffries from district ballots stored with election returns. The documents are in the prothonotary's office for use by opposing counsel. H. AltemUS resigns as permanent man for General Phinney Engine Co. successor to be chosen next Tuesday and recommended by the mayor.
Consumers are urged to shop Bohemia Glass featuring green red and gold patterns. The sale highlights clear green glass with twirled stems at far lower prices, white pressed gold decorated glass at 75 cents, and green glass sets including a 2 quart jug and tray at 75 cents. Colored flower shaped pieces are offered as new blown glass bargains. Downstairs display.
The fragment references Pennsylvania coal in April, with names Belleman and Hookman appearing in connection to the topic. The readable text provides limited context about events or figures involved. The record preserves the minimal entities present.
Advertisement claims catarrh in the head can be cured by a thorough course of Hood's Sarsaparilla the great blood purifier. Also promotes Hood's Pills for cures of nauseas sick headache indigestion biliousness. Sold at druggists for 2 cents.
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