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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1898
Page
8
All December magazines now available with extra good Christmas issues. Yearly subscriptions taken at publisher’s rates and shipping offered to United States and foreign countries. Includes London Christmas illustrated papers with colored supplements, pocket diaries for 1899, office daily journals for 1889, and calendars and almanacs for 1899.
The text notes a baby toy birth for Sir and Mra HH F Bumperon and Mise Morty Bridgett of Carbondale with Minn Murphy as guest. It reports court disruption as Judge Archibald left court for a slight tines and Judge Gunster presiding. It lists several military and hotel figures注册ed at the St Dennis in New York and mentions staff changes at the Jermyn and Oncenm Tourney's Lake with C French taking a night clerk role after L B Hitps departed.
An 11 year old boy, listed as George Smith or Lukashowits, was found by the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children after a Scranton police report. He says his parents Anthony Dugan (step) and Mary Dhae fan lived in Greene's alley, then moved to New York, with an aunt in Scranton. The society requests kin contact and details on his home life, while noting the stepfather Antonio Dougerd left Scranton six months ago and the mother followed to Brooklyn. The boy’s story and origins are reported as verified.
Saturday's football game at Athletic park features St Thomas champions facing an all-Scranton eleven made from top players of Scranton High and School of the Licka wanna. Kickoff is 2 20 pm with rope and police control to keep the crowd clear.
Testimony was struck before Judge Gunster on a rule to modify a decree requiring removal of an air shaft and buildings from the plot adjoining the land company's tract. The coal company seeks time to safely arrange removal, arguing danger to workers from the Delaware and Hudson mine operations. Arguments in the cage will be heard later.
Scranton Business College offers Popular Education at Popular Prices with Day and Night sessions. The program includes preparatory courses at $20 for S months, English at $10 to $15 for four months, and scholarships available to eligible students. Final terms to be finalized.
A compact listing shows items such as barley pound olives and buckwheat purchases. Notable mentions include Ciursen's Ponies at 2.25 per box and various pantry staples from vendors like Bar le Duc and G. Courser.
Annual holidays bank store opens this evening in Williams building opposite Huntington's with music by Lawrence. Bouvenire for ladies and a fine line of Cut Glues arrive at Welcher's Jewelry, 203 Lackawanna Avenue. Popular Punch Cigars advertised as 1 cent. The Wilkes-Barre Record available in Scranton at Kelis man Brow, 4 Spruce and GW Lindsy veets, Mac Luckowanna Avenue.
Miss Susan May Jermyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jermyn, wed Mr. Arthur Downey of Oswego in St Luke's Episcopal Church Scranton. The ceremony featured a full choir, elegant green decorations, and a noon rite conducted by Rev. Rogers Israel. A large daytime reception followed at the Jermyn home with notable guests from New York and nearby towns.
About forty Carbondale residents appeared before examiners in a prolonged hearing on the Andrew O Connor case. Most testified they were subpoenaed and attended sessions in Carbondale, with several stating repeated appearances and examinations. Some witnesses, including John Murray and Thomas A Casey, swore they were never subpoenaed, and others may face additional trips to complete examinations.
Colonel L A Watres and several Eleventh Regiment staff visited Honesdale yesterday to inspect Company L. They departed Beranton on the Delaware and Hudson train. Attending officers included Lt Col Milton A Gherst Adjutant D B Atherton QM F M Wandling and Asst Surgeon F F Arndt. The Beranton companies will be inspected by Watres next week.
Elaborate preparations are made for the Scranton club reception tonight. About 500 invitations have been issued. Each member may bring two guests in addition to family. Clark the florist decorates club and board of trade rooms. Music will be provided by Bauer.
The February election will fill the mayor city treasurer city controller three city assessors with no school directors for four years. Republicans seeking any post must apply by December 15 with C. E. Chittenden city committee chairman. notice must name the office and include post office address with signature C B Chittenden chairman.
A local shop advertises a call to hear a fine line described as Myaje sexes at 205 Luckiwanna Avenue in Weichel's neighborhood. The notice also mentions D IL area and a brand connection to Pocono Cigars.
The Crawford County rules drive an early campaign as Republicans in Scranton face a January 14 primary after December 15 candidate registration. Four contenders for mayor are registered: Captain James Moir, ex-Sheriff A. B. Stevens, Colonel George Sanderson, and Benjamin Smith. Other hopefuls vie for city treasurer, controller, and assessor as nominations unfold ahead of the Jan. 17 convention.
The event began with an address by BR. J. Beamish. Committee members listed include William Lottim FP HH Koons D R Howard EB P Shute ER. C. Rilletone B Cooper G A Kotz winkle J J Fadden, followed by refreshment hosts Kate Cun ninghaum Sarah Goetts Barah W Cook Eligabeth Wharton and L A Arnold Gowen aunie Davis.
In a common pleas action Judge Gunster presided yesterday over Henry L. Shiffer of Stroadsburg who seeks $400 for a black pacing mare now held by George Jacobus and Thomas Moore. Shiffer claimed he instructed trainer Doc Smith to proceed or abandon training after a $154 bill accrued. Smith sold the horse to Jacobus and Moore to recoup his costs. Shiffer denies giving such instructions and sues the current holders for the horse’s claimed value. Other court actions included mixed verdicts in cases involving Barnard vs Brock and Dickson et al vs Tunstall et al, with Fiegenspan vs Hannick and Moore ongoing at adjournment. A medical blurb notes Chamberlain's Pain Balm aids chest pain and pneumonia threat. Pocono Cigars advertised.
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