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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1898
Page
5
One Fine Square Piano in perfect condition with new strings priced at 100 dollars. A Que High Case six octave organ in splendid condition at 80 dollars. A Low Case organ in perfect order for 30 dollars. Organ and piano sales available with 10 dollars down and 5 dollars per month. A Stewart banjo priced at half value. Regular sheet music half price. Choice music copies at 10 cents each, 3 000 copies offered.
The article profiles Professor Johnston a blind musician who guides a stranger to safety near Hyde Park and Lackawanna Avenue. His confident step and sixth sense let him navigate streets, warn of dangers, and lead the other man to a home across from Lackawanna Avenue. He remains cheerful and unshaken. The piece shifts to probate news and local notices. The late Senator Edmund O Connor from Binghamton leaves an estate valued at about 105000 dollars including 40000 life insurance with Bridget O Connor named guardian for children. It also notes a bequest for education from the estate. The final item mentions F E Buckalew resigning as Wilkes-Barre YMCA secretary to become assistant state secretary.
The Wyoming camp meeting begins August 17 with 35 families occupying cottages on site. Dr. Lipa Pincott of Philadelphia will preach at the meeting, which offers a pleasant retreat from heat in the Wyoming valley. W. C. McKee will replace Buckalew as local association secretary, succeeding B. M. Hard.
Swetland street resident N C Mayo visits Great Bend and Roger Evans travels to Atlantic City while many locals report summer sojourns at Lake Winola Harvey's Lake and Asbury Park. Residents from Delaware to Scranton mark vacations and returns with multiple households at Atlantic City and nearby resorts.
Patrick Dale of Peckville was injured at the Smith mine when jammed between cars at the shaft head. He suffered a fractured right toe and bruises but is not seriously hurt and was taken to Lackawanna hospital by the 447 p.m. Delaware and Hudson train.
Coroner and jury conclude Peter Mayer died from wounds inflicted by Joseph Keller in Little England incident. Keller surrendered and admitted killing Mayer. preliminary hearing held at Dunmore, with witness testimony detailing nine bullet wounds and sequence of events near Erie and Wyoming tracks.
The Associated Charities reports a new matrimonial application from John Erwelder of Sloan Patch seeking a wife to join his family. He is 50, desires a German or near nationality, and wants a partner at least ten years younger with potential children. Applications accepted at the agency office in the city hall.
A man claiming to be George Polak was arrested in Olyphant for the July 19 1896 Jessup murder of Michael Kadzina. He denies identity, awaits grand jury action, and plans habeas corpus defense aided by hotelkeeper Michael Hiznny who has known him for years.
George Wilson and William Cleveland lead a joint Wilton Cleveland minstrel show with Billy Emerson. The two organizations fuse on stage for a high spirited American entertainment night at the Lyceum, promising lively musical comedy and playful rivalry.
Dr Alfred Richards an assistant house physician at Moses Taylor hospital will sever ties today and depart tomorrow morning by the Delaware and Hudson for Tampa to join the army as a surgeon. He is succeeded by Dr J C Kennedy of Washington avenue.
Conductor John Rentechler of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western passenger train reaching here at 4.10 had a narrow escape near Nicholson as a bullet fired from outside shattered a window. He was cut by broken glass but not seriously hurt.
Agnes Moore of Priceburg filed a slander suit in Prothonotary office against John Withofski of Priceburg seeking 2000 dollars. She alleges he called her vile names in public. Attorneys O'Brien and Kelley represent her. she is unmarried.
A building project on North Washington avenue halted as carpenters quit over semi monthly pay delays. M A Cadden, contractor, discharged the workers and later allegedly struck L B Quick with a club at Cadden’s home prompting an assault charge and arrest warrant.
Plans perfected to send soldiers pay to families through Major Co KR Parke and the Soldiers Relief association. Receipts printed for Dr Parke to issue after the next pay day. Receipts mailed by soldiers to recipients. Dr Parke lists remittances for Atherton to verify, guarding against fraud.
Isadore Goodman chairman Wal ter E. Moyer secretary and Joseph W Hall treasurer head the committee for the Firmen's excursion to Binghamton on August 1 The programme promises an enjoyable day for excursionists from Feranton and nearby towns and marks a major event.
The annual state convention of New York firemen begins August 14 in Tinghamton. On the 19th a parade and review, band concerts and banquets are planned. Delegations from Honesdale Carbon dale and other valley towns will join the excursion. Mr Goodman distributes a souvenir for the occasion.
City plans paving of Providence road and North Main avenue with George McDonald. Papers prepared by City Solicitor McGinley. Signatures await bond approval. Work likely to start after weeks due to arranging brick cement lumber and material deliveries.
The Wyoming Seminary is described as a premier preparatory school with strong facilities. It offers thorough training for both boys and girls and provides high level instruction in ornamental branches and a first class business college for students aiming at business careers. Catalogs available from L. L. Sprague, D.D., President, Kingston, Pa.
Reduced rate tickets on sale June 10 to October Mth via Lehigh Valley rail road to Omaha or Kansas City. Inquire of ticket agents for particulars.
Steam Heating and Plumbing listing shows P. F. & M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave. Still the favorite with discriminating smokers, the Pocono 5s.
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