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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1898
Page
7
Pay days for school employees and janitors are announced. The Koyastone club plans a meeting tonight at Howard Place hall. Several items include charity drives and community concerns, with notices of upcoming events and local actions.
Hol ly and mistletoe items plus wreath roping along with novelties at 120 Washington avenue or Clark’s and Hem. Garney Brown Co. offers gold and silver mounted pipes inkstands reynos lids and glassware in a broad sale.
The article reports John Gibbons facing contempt sentences, an appeal to the Superior Court, and a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to release him pending the appeal. Judge Archbold orders confinement in Lackawanna County jail. Judge Smith may decide on the writ.
The court will hear a writ of quo warranto against Fol. Perppe in Scranton's poor district. John J. Murphy, filing director from the old South Ward, seeks to oust the current claimants amid resignations and pending successors. The matter paused, then set for further argument Thursday before three judges.
A list of shops and services appears including Borenion Wine and Liquor at 129 Penn Avenue, Reynolds Bros Fancy Office Baskets, Clark & Co Cigars, O'Hara's Cigar Store at 4931 Spruce Street, and Davidow Bros headquarters for holiday presents. Includes vacant lot at 417 Spruce Street and references to Sterling Peek Blotters.
Major Wint of the Tenth United States cavalry and Dr. W F Heath, Mexican War veteran, were honored guests at a Penn Avenue Baptist church gathering. Master T. M. Bunnell delivered the address. J. & Paine organized the event as Rev. Mr. Scott presided.
A collision occurred at 4 o’clock on the mountain cut off branch of the Lehigh Valley railroad from Fairview to Coxton, northwest of Pittston. Freight train 541 under Conductor Gallagher of Mauch Chunk was involved.
Engineer Van Buskirk lost control on a slippery mountain rail and train 649 collided with a cathouse at 549, demolishing the structure and injuring several. Conductor Joseph Mackin of Wilkes Barre died from his injuries. flagman Frank Brady and fireman John Evans were hurt. Van Buskirk escaped injury. Seven hour delay followed as trains were rerouted via Pittston and Wilkes Barre.
Mr. and Mrs. David Silverstone hosted at their Franklin Avenue home in honor of their daughter Misa Ray Silverstone's engagement to Sam Dembo of Buffalo. Guests included many family friends and community members. music, duets, and piano pieces were performed by local artists with refreshments served later in the evening.
The article highlights Mrs Saunders demonstrating great versatility and mastery of the plano as she performs among a group of masters. Her skill stands out in a showcase reflecting high technical breadth and performance depth.
William F Vaughan yesterday began studies in his father Benator J C Vaughan’s law office. A report from the Vieworm confirmed nisi on grading Gordon Street in the Seventh warll. Marriage bonds were granted for Rumidel H Poster and Mes vane of Carbordale John P Singer and Bertha Johnson of Newton Patrick McDonnell and Annie M Cilaghan Dul more William Aylesworth and Bosse Rane Scranton Henry Evane and Hannah J Hopkine Scranton Howry Hinka and Bosie Tunder Throw
The Metropolitan Cigar store at 207 Wyoming Avenue lists a fine lot of imported cigars. They are agents for a full Havana cigar named Little Kil a and also carry Mareelly.
An old classified item advertises Davidow Bros. with Clark & Co. offering bargains at Lane's on 220 Spruce Street featuring wines and cigars and other goods.
In Milwaukee a six year old named G Charles Simithing formerly resided in Scranton is noted in an abbreviated local sighting. The fragmentary report provides limited details and lacks a clear event or outcome.
Mrs H Shindell Saunders of North Scranton received high praise for a piano recital at Finn and Phillips music store last night. The audience applauded her performance as the program featured selections from the pianist’s repertoire.
A terse notice states a heat remedy eases bronchitis symptoms and provides easy coughing relief with expectoration. Sold at all druggists.
Ladies may find a wide holiday selection of initial silk and fine embroidered gloves dressed mohair and suede umbrellas purses pocketbooks chatelaine bags garters cushions pillow shams scarves aprons mufflers ties suspenders toques and jersey knittings fur collarettes table linens silks dress goods and more Our clerks will offer polite attentive service as the store focuses on regular lines of goods during the season.
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