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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1898
Page
10
A reflective piece on gift buying and camera desires during Christmas. It contrasts the thrill of an inexpensive keepsake with the endless wish for better gear and the urge to prove amateur skill, while noting how such fixation can alienate friends. The text urges mindful giving without setting a precedent for future years.
A nostalgic critique compares amateur baby photography to flawed portraits with awkward features and overzealous retouching. It warns that clumsy edits distort reality, leaving mothers dissatisfied and friendships strained by imperfect, caricatured images.
Defense resumes impeachment inquiry as testimony attacks prosecutor credibility. Des Long testifies he filed the case at petitioners’ urging while admitting others signed under his directions. Signers say they were urged by DeLong and knew little beyond his claims about Alderman Kelly.
The examining board announced the results of a law student examination. Nine candidates passed for full certificates: W R Watt Carbondale Ruel Capwell W F E Sullivan Frank N Lynch George Benedict Charles B Daniels W A Bunnell Hera Connell. Gearhart Bevan and McMoons passed half the course, with exams split into two parts. The wording notes Andreas and Wis in two parts with partial successes and failures.
Over 200 students seek positions with salaries from 400 dollars. Miss Nelle Mullen has a stenographic role with Haris and Walker Floyd Bidwell of Arlington joined by John Wanamaker in New York. If Boe. graduates are unemployed they should notify Principnis Buck and Whitmore at camer co.
The New Year holiday will be observed at the post office Monday January 5. General delivery and stump windows open from 9 to 11 am. Carriers will make early morning delivery. Money order and register windows closed all day. Ripple Postmaster Karn HH.
Education for business offered in day and evening sessions at Scranton Business College. Trial period of two weeks available for both sessions. Includes mention of flexible terms and accommodative schedules.
Opens after holiday vacation January 1. Boarding department furnished for day scholars with complete equipment of building and apparatus. Property valued at 100. For catalogue address Key L. L. Sprague D. D. Kingston Pa. The Wilkes-Barre Record available in Scranton at rels man bros stands.
The undersigned agree to refund money if the syrup fails to cure cough or cold. A warranty covers the product and refunds any money paid. Signatories include Bonamore Pa and John B Donahue of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Numerous city churches plan watch night services with elaborate programs led by Superintendent Hendsey and Professor J Alfred Pennington assisted by Miss Magdalene Perry. The Rim Park Methodist church hosts the largest events with a 9:50 PM organ recital, a chorus, and Jubilee singers during intermission. The Rescue Mission invites all, while other churches including Firemen Tide Baptist and Auburns M E hold services from 9 to midnight with sermons and consecration.
The Scranton Tribune releases a handsome 170 page Year Book packed with political and general information. It features halftone portraits of Postmaster Ripple and assistants, a war with Spain history, party platforms, war tax schedules, army data, and many statistical tables.
Philadelphia official William T. Tuer advocates purchasing water from Monroe county via pipes from Delaware Water Gap to supply Philadelphia by gravity. A Mayor Thompson survey points to possible basins and filtration concerns, with plans to move water by gravity to the city, affecting the regional watershed and infrastructure.
The renowned window designer Mr. Softley, once of Tet Motors, wins another gold medal at the International Window Dressers contest in Chicago. His winning display features a central crescent and revolving elements that impressed judges for grace, symmetry, and craftsmanship.
A historic notice advertises a barn for rent offering wagon accommodation at two dollars per unit. The listing emphasizes accessible space and basic rental terms for potential lessees seeking storage or animal shelter.
Annie in Thuredas's Tritone with references to a meeting of the Republican city committee of Wilkoe-Barre and its interpretation by conference officials. The article notes the committee’s actions hold no bearing on the local campaign and mentions Manuel Bega and John Fleming of Pittston who declined an appointment offered by Sheriff-constable Harvey of Lawarne County.
The Carr brothers William Tomes and Michael, residents of Stone Avenue, were arraigned before Alderman Lentes on charges of assault and battery robbery and attempted murder. They allegedly lured Joseph Hahn to their hovel beat him stole gold jewelry and tried to throw him into a cellar. Police surrounded the home after a neighbor alerted authorities and a confrontation ended with the brothers surrendering. Hahn was treated and relatives testified. The alderman set bail at 1000 dollars each and ordered county jail commitments.
Coroner’s jury in the Peekville grade crossing tragedy of December 4 files a verdict urging that gates be constructed and maintained at the crossing to prevent future deaths. The panel includes named jurors and local officials.
Judge Archhart orders William Wright in agrist case against John Scovell to pay court costs of 7.52. Prothonotary Copeland to distribute sale funds: Levy & Tre 245.22, Thoseao Dale trustee 401.00, C 8 Jennies Ustes 404.00.
John Keefe a grocer of Phelps Street was thrown from his wagon and injured in a street car collision on Penn Avenue near Vine Street yesterday morning. He narrowly escaped serious injury as the wagon and street car sideswiped along Providence.
A Green Ridge car followed by Mr Keefe veered onto an inbound track causing a crash. The wagon and horse were destroyed while the driver was flung to the pavement. Keefe suffered a broken shoulder but survived with injuries.
Benjamin Tonkin filed an 815000 damage suit against the city of Lera ton yesterday February 14. He slipped on an icy sidewalk on North Main avenue between Jones and Green Ridge Streets. His left knee cap was broken and he claims he cannot perform manual labor. Vosbure and Dewson represent the plaintiff.
The Jervis Hardenbergh Piano School will resume lessons Tuesday focusing on melody, harmony, theory, singing, and ensemble playing. Also included are notices by local candidates for mayor and common council, plus a building feature highlighting a free public library for tenants.
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