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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1898
Page
5
An advertisement listing blank account and record books in various sizes and styles for business use from pocket memoranda to bank ledgers. It also promotes mercantile stationery, filing cases, engraving and printing invitations, low blank forms, leases deeds pocket diaries for 1898 art calendars almanacs wall decorations mouldings and window shades with a wide variety and popular prices.
A satirical verse about voting behavior contrasts with earnest notes on the Home for the Friendless concert selling out and box office practices. It also covers the George Washington memorial university charter process with membership rules and trustees’ approval details.
A series of afternoon and evening gatherings entertained numerous children and adults. Mrs Weston and helpers hosted a party for Miss Janet and Elizabeth Storra with a large guest list, followed by a Valentine luncheon by Misa Kiuth Dale for Mrs Royal W Sherwood, and other pink themed events with music from Bauer's orchestra and a Halloween party at 1735 North Main Avenue featuring novelty games and Cupid sweets.
Pitteck Meine of Bimba Daniel Darrow of Peekville and Representative N C Mackey of Waverly were seen in the city yesterday. Mr and Mrs Daniel Sayre of Montrose visited friends. Hon John Kuhbach and Emil Schimptt of Honesdale also appeared in Scranton. Superintendent Howell was confined to home by a mild illness. Margeret Reynolds of Hampton Biv eel and Idasie Morris of Wilkes Barre visited acquaintances. Frederick Wilmartin of Bath attended Mrs McCann Gates funeral. Mrs Emia Kistler and niece June Millane of Great Bend guests of Mrs M Colligan. Beck McKune roadmaster for D L & W spent a brief period here. Florence Hunt of Clarks Summit and Chauncey Derbys will wed March th at 69 p m.
In Alliance Keb 14 1994 Mrs Andrew Cowan interment on Scranton. Annie V Ink wife of Dr LF Averhart funeral Thursday afternoon in Beranton Mrs Maggie Gilmore nine years funeral Tuesday at sea. Jas Haggerty 223 Kim Street Hawise Papers please copy Emma Hatlock Scranton Feb 1 1808 aged 43 funeral Tuesday Loom Interment in Forest Hill cemetery. John Loftus Beranton Feb 1 ls home of Lieslvter 419 Mineral street funeral Tuesday St Peters cathedral 0 oclock. Anna Porsch Scranton Feb U1 age mine. Agnes Roche Scranton Third Street daughter of Mrs Ann Roche funeral Tuesday 2 oclock Third Street. William W Williams Scranton Feb 12 aged 4 years funeral Tuesday 20 oclock from Academy Street interment Washburn Street cemetery.
Olchefski convicted of arson fled after verdict. Bondsman Ignatz Pretz liable for 1500 security, with houses on Crook and Remington avenues. District Attorney Jones tracing flight to Montreal then Poland. telegrams sent to Canadian ports for arrest. Mrs. Olehefski and court mourn at Forest Hill cemetery after medical decline.
Contractor Conrad Schroeder directs crews removing unstable walls from the burned YMCA site. The chimney remains stable, inspected as nearly sound. The rear court will be cleared, a temporary sidewalk laid, and a five foot fence set to block the cellar. The Powell building wall may be removed to protect it. The German stable on the Stewart property must be torn down as fire limits regulate rebuilding. Work to tear down the stable likely starts today.
A dispute over Cuba relief totals unfolds as Governor Hastings asks for a full statement of funds sent to Cuba and Mayor Bailey responds with a ledger note listing cash contributions and clothing packages. The two donation packets remain at city hall awaiting instructions.
The funeral of Miss Margaret Gilmore who died Sunday at her sister Mrs BE A Highfield 64MU street will be held this morning at the Highfield residence. Services will be conducted at the Highfield home and burial to follow in the local cemetery.
California Chocolate Creams and Chocolates assortment includes Fine Vanilla Chocolate in 4 lb packages sold at 5 cents each.
The Collins-Hale Manufacturing case records defendants Koschenbach Spoerl and Hale answering the plaintiffs Van Dyke Colling and Van Dyke. They claim Koschenbach and Spoerl were validly elected to president and secretary treasurer and deny the Van Dykes were ousted. They say the former officers were paid last year and that new directors work for nothing. A petition to modify an injunction to allow paying running expenses was granted.
The planned debate at Green Hidge between Sheridan and O Reilly councils failed as O Reilly’s champions did not appear. Sheridan’s team led by W H McGreevy and C P Powderly won after the regular panel argued the affirmative against a so called negative. A recitation by Charles Hayres entertained the audience.
Major W. S. Millar inspected Company A Thirteenth at the armory with a delegation from the Ninth regiment. He wore a new forage cap adopted by the Pennsylvania National Guard, noted as more comfortable though less graceful. After inspection he hosted Ninth regiment officers at the Jermyn including Col. C. E. Doucherty and Lt. Col. L. M. Mattes.
Prof. Bauer presents a concert at Jonas Longs' Sons store this afternoon with a mixed program including March The Tallyman Goldsmith Overture Bohemian Girl selections La Susana and Hungarian Pantana plus Cavalleria Rusticana Mascagni Medley and The Maid of Madeira.
The Excelsior Athletic Club held a complimentary dance in Music Hall last night for members friends and patrons. The event was large and enjoyable with arrangements led by a committee including J. McNally P. J. Durkin T. A. McGoldrick and others. The Star orchestra provided the music.
Thomas Cosgrove was shot by Charles Engle at Duryea on Saturday night. Two bullets hit Cosgrove. one pierced the shoulder and exited the back, the other lodged in the abdominal muscles. Doctors report the wounds are painful but not fatal and Cosgrove will recover.
Bowling notes indicate Tr. J. Wharton will arrange a match involving Dr. Gibbons and Weetpfuhl for 0 against any two city bowlers. A challenge is issued to bowlers outside the Anthracite team for five games at ten pins per alley, with five additional games to be agreed upon.
Chairman C E Chittenden of the Republican city committee declares confidence in electing six Republican school directors. Democrats meet at Industrial Hall with watchers as they prepare ballots and votes. Prohibition candidates urged independence, while both parties count returns at party headquarters tonight.
Republican committeemen are requested to remain at district polls until the count for school directors is finished and to call the result from the nearest phone to Republican headquarters. The notice is signed by C. B. Chittenden, Chairman.
A local advertisement lists meat prices: Choice Prime Roast Beef 10c per pound, Choice Leg Lamb 10c, Choice Leg Mutton 9c, Round Steak 10c, Front Quarters Lamb 5c, Fresh Pork 8c per pound, Fresh Chicken 12c per pound. Pricing appears in cents and the ad emphasizes value.
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