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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1898
Page
5
December issues arrive with Extra Good Christmas editions. Subscriptions offered at publisher rates and valid for delivery across the United States and abroad. London Christmas illustrated papers include colored supplements.
The event showcases the Phonograph Gramo phone and Graphophone on December first between 3 and 4 o’clock. A self playing Angelus piano device will also be shown and can be used by anyone. All are invited and a large stock of fine records awaits interested attendees.
Mary Bridget of Caerhondale visits Miss Murphy of Berariton with several Scranton guests noted at the St Center in New York. The text records engagements, greetings, and arrangements for an upcoming event at the Lacawm, including names such as A W How cord, McAvoy, Bentt, and others, ending with news of the Dunvid Frohne company.
Dr John I De Motte will lecture at the high school this evening on Harp of the Betties and scientific eloquence. The talk promises strong personal magnetism and engaging demonstrations. About 2 000 people expected with a few seats left for sale between 2 and 4 pm or 7 to 8 pm.
The Y M C A plans a move from 124 Washington Ave to Connell Building rooms as part of a broader campaign. The board aims to begin visits to industrial firms to raise small contributions toward finishing the building and cover immediate expenses. Assistant state secretary Buckalew arrives to assist in canvassing and organizing evangelical winter activities.
The Brotherhood of St Andrew held its St Andrew's Day observance at St Luke's church with representatives from all city chapters. Rev Rogers Israel and J Haugh ton led evening prayer, with talks by Watton and Holland on the order's growth and work. Business to follow next Thursday at the rectory. mention of local medicine sale and Chamberlain's cough remedy referenced.
The text touts railroads as the preferred travel option, praising fast trains and comfortable cars. It notes the benefits for the traveling public, urging Wise travelers to choose this route. The ad section advertises a holiday book store, women’s souvenirs, and special rugs at Michaelian Brothers on Washington Avenue.
Mrs Krebs showcasing her art needlework at 164 Capouse Avenue on December 2 and 4 with Keehee promoting Popular Punch Cigara. The Wikes-Barre Recomm available in Scranton at Beisman Love newsstands 4 Bprave and 80 Linden Veela Mac Lackewanks avenues.
The Mt Pleasant mine, covering about 250 acres with two unworked veins, changes ownership. The old shaft is being extended through five veins, with active management to start later. 1000 tons per day breaker capacity, and 440 tons coal previously sold after the first snow. Executives of the former owners remain involved, while New York based investors hold the majority stake.
Attorney for the Wyoming Valley Traction Company denounces what he calls an unprofessional and illegal legal tactic by Laeferne County lawyers. He claims the group uses fear of court action to pressure settlements, and vows to resist their methods while offering to pay reasonable bills. He singles out two named parties and warns the approach could force court action.
Scranton Electric City Rifle Club defeated Wilkes-Barre Rifle Club 329 to 289 on Wilkes-Barre range. The military-precision contest featured sharpshooter G. Brb Williams and listed scores for each participant from both clubs amid a lively aftermatch.
Mrs Staples addressed a sizable audience at Min Park House, presenting vivid scenes from Dickens works. She highlighted passages from David Copperfield and a review of Nicholas Nickleby, with readings from The Christies Quiner of the trochette and remarks on the themes of fate and tragedy in Dickens.
A mid level agent of a dim life insurance firm allegedly led workers into a bogus scheme requiring each to invest at least 100 dollars and sign yearly notes. Hosmer offered weekly payments and a five dollar physician examination fee. Investigations traced the notes to a Jobe Haneweh company office as the scheme collapsed.
The First battalion regimental inspection begins in Thonesdale with Colonel Watres and staff inspecting Company L. Other battalion companies Go and BD are set for Monday Tuesday and Friday. Second battalion inspection已 completed. Third battalion comprising A Reading M Pottsville BE Easton 1 Lebanon to be examined in the Tow 12 week. Brigade inspections by Major W S Millar run through late February.
Foren township seeks borough status with attorney John F L Benner filing the petition. Some 425 residents hold trees in the town, and about a dozen signed the petition. The proposed borough would cover the same territorial limits as the current township licensing area.
Voters will choose a mayor treasurer and city contractor at the February election. Three city assessments two school directors for two years. Any Republican may seek candidacy by filing with Chittenden, city committee chairman, by deadline. Postmark and candidate’s office address must accompany signature.
The Wilkes-Barre Record praises Martini the publicist for his office at 209 Washington Avenue where he remains for another week. The piece says Martini is not a fortune teller but a strictly scientific demonstrator who claims to read the signs nature prints on Yetur honed.
Steam Heating and Plumbing at 231 Wyoming Ave offers services from P P M T Howley. Smoke the Porono Cigar for five cents. Birth notice for Worden. Misal Aire and Warden appear in the fragmentary notices with mentions of wine and assorted items.
In West Berantay Mrs Mary Brown aged 64 died at home. Funeral Friday morning at 4% o clock with solemn high mass at St Polka church. Interment at Cathedral cemetery.
John Brown and companions were throwing snow balls on Chestnut Street when a participant drew a revolver and fired into a crowd. Brown was struck in the right leg and wounded. the shooter fled as bystanders assisted. Police and doctors treated Brown as he bled, with the bullet lodged under the skin. the assailant’s identity remained unclear.
Antony Wayne chapter No. oid Reval Arch Masons of Tonesdale elected officers Tuesday evening with Thomas A. Baker high Priest Charles E B Mille king Ameust 4 Ribbeth treasurer and T Chambers secretary At Factoryville and Pandoreville Khige No GW FL and A M elected AC Fitch worshipful master Charles Klinefelter senior warren William A Tingley junior warden Giles Wilton treasurer Charles Hawk secretary Benjamin Godwin warden and Ly man Chase M BE high priest Abel Gardner king James Smith wife Lee S treasurer Charles Ryan secretary Chase re elected high priest and representative to Grind lodge
Hunters report continued big game activity in the region. Two deer were killed between White Haven and Stoddartsville last Saturday, another escaped. A young buck was killed near Me Yeager, and a 155 pound deer was shot at Tunner station on the Central Highway of New Jersey. Bears have been seen near the mountains above Wilkes-Barre with one shot in the past week.
Further depositions for the pardon board presentation will be taken tomorrow in the office of Attorney L P Wedeman to substantiate the Insane Will allegation. Two record copies are prepared for Mr Horn before the pardon board and for Mr Wedeman for his appeal to the United States Supreme Court.
Burglars entered the cigar store of John Rice on Lackawanna and Washington avenues Tuesday night. They took five gold watches revolvers plated silverware pipes and Christmas trade premiums on Lorillard's title among other items. Patrolmen Johler and Parry, patrolling the area, heard no disturbance.
Police suspect rookie thieves after a burglary with revenue stamps missing on cigar boxes. A double barreled breech-loading shotgun lay centered inside the scene. The raid occurred opposite Behinger’s hardware, a shop robbed twice recently, amid other targets in the area.
Ladies Black Beaver Jackets described with the Miert style and six batten frontage. Priced at five dollars, the Ladivra Fite Black Beaver Jacket features a stitched back coat, half silk neck, and a four batten front design valued at seven dollars.
Ladies notice stylish Kersey jackets in garnet troyal blue mid blue and black. Made of all wool Kersey with half satin lining new sleeves and a strap front with open neck. Priced at ten dollars.
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