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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1898
Page
9
A fragmentary note praising Emme Culve and the Wa shburn era, referencing past tours and a new Wa shburn methimerite set. The text hints at reviews and critique, with mention of recent receiver samples and a Tough Widers release.
Oath of office was sworn in in open court. Parrish purchases the Bowift residence through M H Holgate. A shooting match near Union hotel Pine Brook offers many birds. Red Men lodge donates $2 turkey to widows. Polling place in Ran som township moved to Odd Fellows hall. Andrew J. Allen’s will leaves all to wife. probate granted. Printer discharged after fine remitted. Several marriage licenses granted. Alumni banquet notice for Beranton area. train is Delaware and Hudson. Funeral announced for Corporal Reese with local attendance urged. St Johns lodge marks thirteenth anniversary with party. prizes awarded.
The Greatest Bargains in diamonds ever seen in this city are now offered at Davidow Dros, Bargains in gold and silver-mounted Pipes at Garnecy Brown & Coa.
Fourteen teams and fifty extra men were deployed to clean the central business district West Side and South Side streets. Despite funds exhausted and a transfer from another source left unused for emergencies officials urge faster work to curb disease germs from muck and rotted debris.
The Pennsylvanian Oval School for the Deaf hosted a holiday fete with eighty pupils in a bright setting. Santa Claus distributed gifts as a grand Christmas tree and a toy house delighted the children, while the teachers and aides assisted. The event drew local trustees and notable attendees who witnessed the joyful scene.
Special order from Headquarters Ligut Barns Griffin Post announces the death of Comrade John W. Marehall. Funeral set for December 25 at six o'clock from 222 Cherry Street in Dunmore. Attending headquarters at 1 o'clock in full uniform. Drum Corps to conduct.
In Scranton Henry Klatt and Jennie James both of this city were married at the North Main Avenue Baptist Church by the pastor Rev W Gh Wat kine.
In Scranton Pa Wee Goldetein two months son of Mr and Mrs L Goldetein 919 Pine Street funeral Friday at 2 PM. John O Rourke died December 2 age funeral Sunday 8 PM residence M Donegan 168 Verne Street interment Cathedral cemetery. Richard Owens South Gibson Pa died December 2 funeral Sunday noon services Clifford Welsh Baptist church interment South Gibson
The board of control debated paying 175 for lantern slides used at No 27 school as a reform dispute centered on Professor Hawker and Professor Burdick. Councilman Jayne urged a supply committee inquiry citing irregular orders and the need to follow proper procedures. The panel later approved the slides bill after a teachers committee report and handled other routine actions.
The Scranton post office anticipates its busiest month ever with mail volume and stamp, registry, and money order fees exceeding all prior years. Extra staff and a two-carrier delivery plan aim to clear the rush by Monday morning, with central and outlying stations handling heavy traction.
Orders issued by Colonel Watres direct Companies K and D to report at the armory on Friday evening January 15 for battalion drill. Commissioned officers of Companies K D and G must report to headquarters Friday evening January 6 for officers drills on topics in manual paragraphs 249 to 006. Interment for Mrs Amelia Ghiah will be in St. Patrick’s cemetery. Funeral for Mrs Ghiah Sunday afternoon at 2.00.
Hon John H K Farr gains backing as Representatives Marmiston Manley and Lewis of Bradford County pledge support. Farr's candidacy for speaker grows stronger with regional backing.
Obituary notices report Richard J. Moyles proprietor of the Crystal Palace hotel in Olyphant dying of malaria and grip after illness starting Tuesday. The piece lists survivors, funeral details, and interment at Atchield cemetery. Additional notices mention Mrs. Mary O’Toill, Slater Lucy de Br., Jon O’Rourke, Mame O Holleran, and Mrs. Mary Hughes, with funeral plans and burial locales.
The Collins-Hale Manufacturing site on 220 234 Penn Avenue near the Baptist Church announces a final clearance before closing tonight. Goods priced well below cost to liquidate holiday stock.
A cream and sugar set with a teapot on a tray was priced at $1.00 and is now offered at a reduced rate. Discounted sale aims to attract buyers seeking a compact tea service.
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