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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1898
Page
7
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be purchased in Serenton at the pews stands of M Meinhart located at 110 Wyoming Avenue and Mag Lackawanna Avenue.
Cords of thanks and obituary poetry noted as paid content. County commissioners to issue registry mate Thursday. Sewer and drainage committee to meet at Toolock Thursday evening. adjourned session to discuss regular meetings. Central Wac hone Chitletion Temperance union to convene at 3 PM this afternoon. W M Slater arrives in New York after long trip. local citizens' subscriptions cover hotel costs and related expenses.
The body of Thomas Dendlean, of Dunmore, who died in Denver, Colorado, will arrive in this city tomorrow. A funeral is planned for Thursday at 6:90 clock from the homes of Mrs. Doudioan and Mrs. Thomas Mu. Donald, with a Requiem Mass at St. Marys Church and interment in Dunmore Catholic Cemetery.
The Borough of Winton seeks a mandamus to compel former secretary Thomas Waleh to deliver books and papers pertaining to the offices. The writ orders the return by a specified May date as Burns and Attorney for the borough pursue the action.
Two young men identified as Martin Kine and James Patterson were arrested on Lackiwanna Avenue after a bag containing congealed chickens was found. The incident occurred Sunday morning at 240 o'clock according to police.
They say Thomas Healey of Minooka supplied the birds and that Healey was contacted about the theft. King admitted his role and was held under $500 bond for court. Patterson was exonerated and released.
Court absolute the rule to quash the bill of particulars filed by W. B. Langstaff in his contest for county treasurership. Judges disagreed with Holgate on the sufficiency of the omnibus bill and stayed proceedings until April 28. The court may order a new bill to reopen the case.
A fragment discusses pickpockets jokes on bulletin boards, Mrs. Cottrells visit Albany, and J. W. Lynde’s critical health. It notes women broadly support McKinley and fear war, contrasting domestic life with patriotic resolve and shared burdens of families awaiting soldiers.
Colonel Coursen receives marching orders for the Thirteenth to assemble at Mt Gretna Thursday morning. Major Millar and Major Oakford also ordered to report. Regiment to travel via the Delaware and Hudson and Lehigh Valley railroads with plans finalized at a regimental officers’ meeting. War excitement grows in the city as telegrams and bulletin updates spread.
A Tribune reporter accompanies the Thirteenth to the war zone delivering daily dispatches sent home as personal letters from soldiers. The coverage focuses on frontline experiences and family voices.
The Hard Times of this valley files a notice that safes with watches, diamonds, clocks, and jewelry will be sold at auction to the highest bidder at 227 Lackawanna Ave Tithe, Ld.
Fragmentary OCR reads a regional notice trail mentioning New York Philadelphia and Beranton, with unclear names and dates. The readable bits suggest a public notice or legal posting but lack concrete actions or deadlines.
Public notice announces an auction event at 227 Lackawanna Avenue conducted by Davidow Mros. Details indicate bidding and sale of listed items with terms prevailing on auction day.
Paolo Siciliano a miner from Archbald offers to serve in any military capacity against Spain. Born in Naples and 31, he is a discharged Africo Italian Army veteran, wounded in Africa. Light Battery Fourth artillery man J R Colvin on furlough from Fort Wiley expected to report for duty in Washington. A band of Pine Brook colliery boys parades in coal dust and a man from Blane avenue seeks army enlistment. Dr. W G Fulton’s term as surgeon of the Thirteenth Regiment expires with orders for reassignment.
First Lieutenant Charles TW Parke is named major and surgeon of the regiment. Dr. George A. Blanchard of Company D is appointed first lieutenant and assistant surgeon.
The Rochester base ball club arrived from Syracuse and will play exhibition games today and tomorrow at Athletic Park weather permitting. Manager Morton brings fourteen men after releasing John O Neill and expects Tom Johnson before leaving for Wilkes Barre where the season opens Thursday. Ex manager Griffin to participate in gate.
Amateur ball notes list upcoming matches and requests from MPriceburg Walchs of Providence to play May 1 at 2 00 sharp. South Side Sliders seek Petersburg Store game on Cow Hill grounds Saturday. South Side Eirders offer to play any city club under 2 years on Cow Hill grounds any day. Sliders’ manager W Thomas to meet Actives of Little England Wednesday night at 8 at Pine Street and Clay Avenue. Sliders want Taylor Grays for a return game May 7 at 3 PM on Sliders grounds Irving Avenue Myrtl e Street. Lilacs challenge Roretties on Manhattan grounds May 1 at 2 00 PM. Lilacs have planned for coming season.
Fragmentary OCR lists players and positions including catchers Frank Reap and Willie Moran pitchers John Roche Bam Byrane and Michael Thehe in a city lab roster. Other names appear unclear with multiple roles and misread spellings.
Scranton resident Golyddan Morgin and Catherine Rows join Phillip McGuire and Eliaa beth Clifford both of Scranton along with William Whish of Carbondale and Boad Purdy of Forest City in a report about Hood's Pills advertised to cure indignation biliousness and related ailments.
From the family residence on Sanderton avenue the funeral of Miss Nelile Moffitt was held yesterday morning. A solemn high Mass of requiem at St Paul’s Church was led by Rev J A Morvitt with Rev W A Nealon and Rev J J Dunn assisting. Interment followed in Carbondale after a 12:05 train ride from Green Ridge depot. The procession included pallbearers J R Burnett P S McCaffrey P J Casey Will F Collins J H Taggart and Peter Niinnd. The local school where she taught closed in her honor. Marriage licenses were granted to several Scranton and nearby residents.
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