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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1897
Page
8
A vivid Bowery street scene depicts a crowd and a working woman as the mourned figure moves toward a funeral canopy for a burial in Washburn Street Cemetery. Attendees recall a West Side fundraiser and the crowd expresses quiet gratitude for shelter from bad weather while a mink sale advertises value amid the scene.
The Joint Estimates Committee reports no large task to fit 1898 expenditures to revenue. Departments will present detailed requests in January, with city controller Robinson collecting both departmental estimates and revenue projections. Notable asks include clerical, fire, police, and public works items, totaling around 12,000 to 15,000 dollars in shortfall, with further needs for maintenance, supplies, and minor improvements.
The ceremony Tuesday night at Kingston First Methodist Church was led by Rev. W. Tt. Wagner. A reception followed at the bride’s married daughter’s home. The bride, age 74, had three grandchildren seated at the wedding supper.
At the Scranton Club Mr and Mrs T Cramer von Storch hosted a formal dinner honoring guests who will attend tonight’s large dance at the Bicycle club. Present were Mrs Waln of Philadelphia Mrs Shopwell of Gloversville N Y MissRaliner of Amesto N Y Mr Walter Zehtler of Philadelphia Frank Puller Everett Hunt and Joshua M Roles among others.
Pennsylvania deputy factory inspector Karl W. Bishop visits merchants and confirms law limits of twelve hours per day and sixty per week. He notes seating for women workers is required and cites Act approved by Governor. He reports merchants claim compliance remains under scrutiny.
Andrew Smith, a young man, robbed a bartender in Scranton of a silver watch $20 and a coat. Police traced him to Stroudsburg where he attempted to flee aboard a train to New York. he was captured and later jailed after a hearing before Alderman Millar.
A formal installation ceremony at Masayie Hall installed Valley Lodge officers led by High Priest C. W. Ganeter. Retiring leaders Bu A. Zinmernmann and others announced new priests and officers, with a supper at the Maghe hotel afterward organized by Tunset Mas tes T. Wilbur Kyte, William E. Brenton, and Charles H. Memory. New slate includes Charles A. Howita as worshipful master and William H. Hollister as Grand lodge representative.
The Lander Root view hotel at Main and River streets Wilkesbarre is under roof and expected to be ready for occupancy by May 1. Lada Waterman Fountain Pens will be supplied, with Reynolda Bros stationers mentioned in the note.
Thomas Theoee and Mrs. Ellaabeth Evans of Kingston were married in a quiet ceremony. The couple, both older and previously married, chose to renew their vows to test Cupid and their enduring bond despite age.
Evan Walters of the city engineer surveying corps slipped into a hole and was swept by the current in the Lackawanna river. Dominick Healey, also of the corps, caught the end of a steel tape throwing line to pull Walters to shore. Walters, a capable swimmer, escaped with wet clothes and fatigue from the near-drowning incident near the Fourth district main cover.
George Kmetz of Dunmore testifies to his hoarding boss John Westernick about Merc Westernick owning a star hoarder at a perron case. A $2000 promissory suit is filed by Leontine bows and wife as plaintiffs. Resnalda Pans Twining optician 155 Penn avenue Harriw drug store referenced.
A North Scranton blaze at 200 North Main Street destroyed hay and damaged a barn and contents valued, with one person lightly burned. Fire officials reported quick containment aided by local volunteers. several items including a hand-painted dressing case and Reynolds Brass were valued losses.
Money to loan on diamonds and all kinds of jewelry offered by Davidow Bros at 227 Lorka Ave Inkstand. Also mentions Reynolda Bros stationers with gold plated frames. Note states Crystal deputy will be closed Saturday. Beecham's Pills advertised as best.
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