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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1898
Page
3
Emma P Bolles and Louis A Miller of Moosic wed by Alderman Kiseon on Saturday. The column itemizes other local notices including a Bond of Central adjourned meeting, pay days for miners, hospital update for appendicitis, a musicale, missionary meeting, ballot reform delegates, exchange reports, and fire department items.
Scranton police and a local resident tracked four men matching the Corcoran murder description to a Hungarian hotel near Austin Heights. Officers searched the building but found no one matching the quartet, who had arrived earlier and left by wagon.
A two week criminal court session begins with three murder cases to be tried. Joseph Keyer indictments for the Mayer murder at Dunmere are on the docket alongside Moran for Gilligan’s Providence death and Passara for the Lackawanna bandmaster Santoro killing. Judges Edwards Archbald and Grant Herring will preside.
Thirteen tramps arrested in Marehall & Smiths saloon were given thirty day jail sentences with immunity from work. Eleven of the group earned 0 day privileges at the county jail, as officials refrained from charging specific depredations. A separate arrest by Lieutenant Williams and West Scranton officers occurred at the Belle Vue mines after a complaint by a celler
Official report from Inner Niece court describes an arrest and bearing before Alder-Mah Davies yesterday morning. Two prisoners were discharged with a reprimand while others faced fines of £10 or were committed to the county jail. several defendants listed include Dames Tis Brookport New York Shean Minehasatin John Dudley Bitaion George Burns Reading Hy Miller John Norton James Casey Beranton Thomas Jones New York City John Carey Mast Grandpod.
George Jennings of Wee Scranton died in a railway accident while attempting to reach the Greenwood mine where he was employed. The incident occurred the prior evening as he waited for a ride near the Delaware, Wisconsin and Western rail line.
A severe gale yesterday afternoon caused extensive damage in Pookville. Wrecked storefronts, toppled signs, broken windows, and fallen awnings disrupted Washington and Spruce avenues as debris blocked streets. Firemen rescued people from debris while trains and streetcar service ran behind schedule.
The Ninth Street Baptist Church in Cincinnati marked its sixty eighth anniversary with a Thanksgiving souvenir issued by Rev Warren G Partridge formerly of this city. On Saturday December 10 donation day for the Young Women's Christian Association lunch room will be held with all offerings including coffee tea sugar dried fruit canned goods potatoes onions turnips and other items accepted.
A memorial service for departed Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks brothers was held at the Lyceum amid a restrained crowd due to a storm. Alderman W. S. Millar gave the memorial address, praising charity and brotherly love, with musical interludes by John T. Watkins and others.
Under age head in short letters of interest will be published when accompanied for reduction by the earnest name. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here explication.
The Beranton Tribune notes a change in the Lebanon Report regarding the incoming mayor. It highlights possible support for A. B. Stevens if nominated and his readiness to serve. Nash and Nash allies back the candidate as a backbone choice for December.
Luxurious swift safe travel offered by the Philadelphia and Reading Railway with Pullman cars on all trains. Travelers routinely depart Philadelphia after breakfast, spend the day in New York, and return for seven o'clock dinner. Time tables available from ticket agents or Aolson J. Weeks, General Passenger Agent.
The city reports a robust market for popular price games with steady demand across venues. Retailers note high turnout and quick turnover as collectors chase sought after editions and limited runs in an active season.
Fragmented text alludes to a local event or activities listing names, places, and items such as bicycles, tents, and games. The readable content includes scattered references to a family gathering, a national stance, and a playful theme with references to animals and toys.
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