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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1898
Page
9
The Ex Mayor criticizes councilmen as too friendly to the Scranton Traction Company while the Board of Trade holds a social session of the St. Cecilia Society. A West Scranton convention spurs discussion on streetcar fare reforms, transfers, and a proposed free branch library.
Miss Hank Richter and Andrew Moor wed in a ceremony officiated by Rev A I Ramer at St Marks Lutheran. The couple, both residents of this area, were attended by family and friends at the Jackson Street residence of Mr and Mrs Peter Kuelbgerg. A welding repast followed and the bride wore brown cashmere with trimmings.
In the vast collection opened for inspection the prattling babe the slow welltoed husband the giddy girl and the budding belle join the endless assortment of dolls dances toys books and pretty playthings as the store offers a continuous stream of choice gifts for friends.
Readable fragment advertises a half hour walk through various departments filled with delightful bows and funches for the holiday season. It hints at purchases for pleasure and profit and mentions a method to be fully understood.
Holiday Goode items described as unique and scarce as winter sales rise. Once stock is cold out, it disappears quickly with new ideas selling fast and limited time to buy before they end.
The store promotes an open public promenade inviting all shoppers to browse and purchase. It emphasizes welcome attitude with a “buy or no buy” philosophy and invites the public to visit the new space.
The article notes many guests attended a post ceremony reception for Mr. and Mire Carlvan at 2047 Jackson Street. Private Thoms A. Morer of Company A Thirteenth regiment rejoined to play at Camp McKennie Augusta Georgia. A farewell gathering Monday evening at A. G. Merker’s home featured refreshments by Mire Beck er and photos by John Moore Logk.
The text reports a military club in Saint Louis forming under Fidwerd Sullivan as director. Members listed include Browk McColtigan John FF Shaiushnesrs Thomas Murphy and others. The group schedules Monday evening rehearsals in St. Louis battalion rooms, detailing meetings and membership.
The ladies of St Cecilia’s Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society hosted a pleasant social to conclude their wellness event on North Avenue. Miss Rina Batton led vocal selections with Wise Mame Sheerin M. McDonough and Thomas Ford also performing. A four poleana set on the newly organized St Leo’s Battalion was noted.
Mrs. George Sheet and children Adelin and Raymond of Greenville Pa are guests of Mr and Mrs Jamoe McCarthy of Aswell court John Kearney of Luserne street is serenaded Mixes Hesele Connell of West Laucka Va avenue has returned from a visit in Meecow Mrs Jane Jones on chiwehters Misses Lette and Flonetier of Wrest burn Street have returned from a visit in Wilkow Harre Aire I Blyn and daughter Mise Nep lle of Glenburn have returned from a visit with friends here Miss Minnie Roberts of North Grin field avenue has returned from a visit in Bloormabure Miss May Clark of Swetland city has as her guest Miss Anna Wilshiois of Clark's Summit
The Plymouth Congregational Church Ladies will host a chicken supper in the church assembly room tonight from 4 to 6. Admission is 25 cents. Mrs. G. W. Powell and others of the church attended Wyoming Congregational Sunday School union events and helped secure next year’s convention to be held in June at West Beranton.
In friendly ad style the text touts Kemp's Pills as a cure when medicine fails. It claims a passive guarantee and urges readers to try the remedy to see quick effects, noting a trial size free from all druggists.
Experiments by Prof. Frankland show cod liver oil yields two and a half times more energy than starches or sweets. Scott’s Emulsion combines cod liver oil with lime and soda hypophosphites, forming fat, strengthening, enriching blood, and aiding nerves and tissue repair.
A hearing is set for a suspect after an arrest. The North and United choir met in the Schubert Glee club room. A boy from Brick Avernis had a severe leg injury after being struck by a team while crossing the street. Robbery on a highway left a gold watch and a dollar in pain money missing from John Bhevinai and Francis Remain. another man escaped with a watch. J K Smith left for New York to buy holiday goods. The Country club plans a country dance at St Marys hall on West Market street. Mrs Elizabeth Roberts funeral will be held at 2 30 this afternoon, burial at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Patrick Larkin of Drinker Street Sport Hill faced arraignment with threats to shoot officers during a Monday arrest. Burgess Powell set bail or jail for Larkin and Charles Griner faced fines or 30 days. A school board and council lacked a quorum and next meetings were scheduled. An allegorical show by Captain Long and Red Men group was planned for Odd Fellows hall. A runaway incident on Drinker Street involved Prof. Murray's overturned cutter near Hotel Cosmopolitan. Unclaimed letters list and a 18th birthday party for Mina Stern are reported, plus visits of guests and a social at J. W. Easterline’s.
In South Scranton residents pressure Postmaster Ripple to reconsider stamp agency closures and improve delivery in the Twelfth to Twentieth wards. A land case against John Stoeber for obtaining property under false pretenses has been settled, while a Century Hose Company meeting and YWC A notes are noted.
The singing class under Prof. Derman rehearses a special music program for gospel services Christmas afternoon. A mothers meeting at South Side YWCA this afternoon invites all mothers with cake and coffee. An at home evening at the association rooms Thursday invites young women to bring knitting and mending. Friday the Loyalty club meets and the Misses Ripple teach candy making and sing college songs.
John Stoeber was discharged from county jail after a settlement with Lackawanna Iron and Steel through agent George Okell. Fifteen loads of fines were procured under false pretenses and all costs were paid by his employer.
Mrs. Thomas Quinn died suddenly at home on Monroe avetrue and Grove street. She was born in Ireland and aged years. Survived by husband and several children all Dunmore residents. Funeral Friday at 1 AM with high mass at St. Paul’s Church. Burial in Cathedral cemetery. Caroline BR Maynard died at 60 at her daughter’s residence 420 North Malin Ave. Funeral tomorrow. services at home then 2.20 Dem wire and Madson train from Providence to Susquehanna County to be interred. Leah, 11, daughter of Mrs. James Joprilig of Peekville, died last evening from croup.
The Stinset Baseball club hosted its fourth masquerade ball at Natter's hall with strong turnout and music from the Ringfold band and the Patriotic Sons of American drum corps. Meanwhile, invitations were sent for St John's church fair on Jan 4, fire companies prepare, and a watch raffle fundraiser benefited Yoachim Merkel's widow and children.
The article recounts Major Guthrie discovering Thomas Auburey’s letters from Charlottesville and Cambridge detailing the etymology of Yankee. It notes Virginians used Yankee for New Englanders, later narrowing to the North of the Mason Dixon line, and cites Auburey’s claim that Yankee derives from Cherokee Fenkke meaning cowards, with war songs and contempt attached from Boston to the war.
Minooka resident Misa Julia Comer of Plains returned home after visiting friends. John Coyne left for Philadelphia. The township school board will meet this afternoon. Teachers will receive their monthly stipend. The Executive Athletic Club plans a December 19 entertainment at Father Mathew Hall.
Immediate sale offers half price on Cheviets suits and overcoats, three button cutaway coats, and all wool pants with strong savings. Visit creditors' ante at 14 Penn avenue Scranton Pa near St Charles Hotel to seize bargains before sale ends Saturday.
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