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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1898
Page
8
An advertisement listing blank accounts and ledgers in various sizes, including pocket memoranda and bank ledgers, mercantile and office stationery, filing cases, choice social stationery, engraving and printing services, law blanks, diaries for 1805 and 1808, wall decorations, window shades, and a large variety at popular prices.
Miss Margaret Ware of Danville returns from the east with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Van Buskirk. Myer Davidow plans purchases in the city. Miss Gilmore Pratt Florence Hull and Fordham head to Philadelphia for the International Kindergarten association meeting. Thomas C. Melvit, St. Charles hotel owner, defeated Fred Durr for select council. He is an old city father who served in the Twelfth ward. The Board of Revision and Appeal in 1883 upheld higher assessments, leading to many court cases and later partial reductions by Judge Handley and Cornelia.
Thirteenth regiment unit attended by fifty eight members plus officers at the armory for the spring inspection. Major W. S. Millar served as inspecting officer assisted by Sergeant W. W. Keck and Major F. W. Sti well. Company officers listed include Captain Frank Robling and Lieutenants Raub and Davies, with a full noncommissioned staff led by Sergeants Burkhouse Butcher Rafter Cooper Murphy Ames and corporals Smith Kennedy Hellberger Gould Paschalle Swingle Burke.
J C Highrighter has sold his steam laundry to A B Warman of the Jackawanna laundry. The deal closed yesterday. The Highrighter laundry was among the first of its kind established in FBeranton.
Ford and Scott quarreled over cards at Jones Jackson pool room 301 Center Street. Ford fired twice at Scott, grazing his side. Scott struck Ford and knocked him down. Both men were arrested after pedestrians intervened and police found Ford hiding in a cellar.
A large gathering of about sixty five attended progressive euchre and dancing at the Excelsior Social Club rooms in the Economy Building on Wyoming Avenue. Prizes were awarded to Esther Moses, Miss, Mrs Jeff Freeman, Miss Millie Womser, Arthur Corin and Charles F Vermeer. The event featured supper and a bow with Hanley as caterer and Professor Charles Fr Saft providing piano music. The club plans to occupy its new Washington Avenue building on April 1. another event is planned in about three weeks.
The funeral for William Reilly, who suffered a sudden heart attack at work last Monday, was held yesterday afternoon from 1020 Capouse Avenue. A large number of friends attended and the floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
Jerome R. Keogh selects Boston for his challenge bout against Clearwater. Keogh, the ex champion, travels with Brutewick Balke Co. to exhibit. W H Mearwater of Pittabury had previously challenged after losing to Keogh by a score of 350 to 140.
Keogh agrees to a minimum stake in the championship and will practice in Boston at Murray & Irwin's billiard parlors on Washington Street from March 7 to 8. He earns a small share from bar patrons for practice and a $500 bonus if the match is held there.
The Home for the Friendless hosts a concert tomorrow night with strong advance sales aided by H P Simpson and John T Walking. Boxes and logos sold well, and many patrons secured seats despite limited availability. The management promises a superb program and high expectations from eager listeners.
Sheriff Pryor and Warden Bimpeon depart for Philadelphia with prisoners from the last criminal term. Frank Hixler and Marty Johnson receive six years and three years nine months respectively for burglarizing Superintendent Garrett Stomart's home. Charles Beard alias James Reilly Leroy Earl John Williams and Miles Stacey face terms up to two years three months for Felton burglary. Williams and Stacey choose three extra months to reach the penitentiary. George Reams gets two years and three months for stealing a watch from Mrs. Julia Ayres. Frank Gydon drawn one year three months for seven stab wounds on Edward Murray. Albert Lloyd, the Providence burglar, to the House of Refuge.
A fatal accident occurred shortly before noon at the Wyoming Coal and Iron Company mine in Wyoming. A hoisting car derailed on a steep slope, fatally striking 15 year old boy George Olesha and injuring two other workers Anthony Bhlasiak and George Mayeoucks. Bhlasiak suffered a broken leg and head wounds and was taken to Pittston hospital. Mayeoucks sustained severe head and leg injuries and was returned home.
The Sporting Duchess returns to the Lyceum with acclaimed scenery and a star cast plus a Derby horse sequence. Mr Bonth from Berton opens at the Academy of Music with Janes Norman and brothers in a sparkling musical comedy.
The ceremony took place February 15 1905 at 4 o clock in the residence of Mr and Mrs Josiah W Vought 614 Delaware Street Edwarda G Vought and Miss Mary E Newman were joined in matrimony by Rev C D Moore
Mary's death at her son George W. Marshall's home on February 15 1688 aged 3 years funeral at Novil Quincy Avenue Thursday at 7 Rev Charles E Robinson officiating interment in Lock Haven Pa remains leaving Delaware Lackawanna and Western at 6 PM Friday LOTT Franklin Low age 2 dies February 11 at 1208 Academy Street funeral 69 o'clock interment at Mohoppen
Major W Millar inspector for the Third Brigade National Guard, urges a new armory for Scranton's Thirteenth Regiment, arguing current quarters are dilapidated and deter enlistment. He notes better facilities in other towns and calls on citizens to fund a $140,000 building, as plans linger for over two years.
A 10 cent package of Diamond Dyes promises vivid, wash resistant color for cotton wool and mixed fabrics. Simple directions, no hand staining, fast permanent tones, and easy use in home dyeing to restore dresses, waists, ribbons, and coats to a like new look.
A short notice states sessions to occur twice daily either in person or by telephone. It emphasizes flexible contact methods and consistent engagement, indicating available options for participants to join meetings or consultations remotely or on site.
P J Quinn and Frank Toole Lackawanna township supervisors filed an answer via M J Donahoe in the Economy Furniture suit. They claim no funds in hand to pay the bill and that the treasurer, not they, should be pursued. They say the treasurer has no funds. A court-appointed commissioner may be named to oversee township debts and order a special tax levy to meet obligations. About 40000 township orders remain afloat at six percent, trading around sixty cents on the dollar as they may be negotiated at par by court order. The commissioner’s forthcoming report is expected to offer further reading.
Judge Archbald orders Borough Treasurer Thomas Grier to pay half the costs of the recent election contest in Dickson City. Commissioners J B Watking and H W Mulholland to receive 340 dollars each. School district and borough to cover costs. payment yet to be made. Hearing set for March 14 at 9 a.m.
The adulterated goods conference scheduled for yesterday in Alderman Millsville was postponed. It will be held next Wednesday at 8 p.m. Agent A Simmers of Harrisburg represented the Department of Agriculture and attended. The postponement was decided due to unresolved issues.
A terse notice notes several merchants are absent from the city while others must handle pressing engagements. The brief records implied disruptions to local commerce and commerce-related activities during the period.
Subscribers for YMCA Entertainment courses are urged to pay outstanding ticket fees after a fire destroyed records. The notice asks those who owe money to contact Mr. F. J. Frank at 124 Washington Avenue, with A. W. Dickson as Chairman of the Entertainment Committee.
A short note notes one pound prints of Fancy Philadelphia Print Butter priced for sale. The item appears as a retail offering with emphasis on origin and packaging. No purchaser details or dates are provided.
A brief grocery blurb advertises 25 lb Best Patent Buck wheat Flour at 39 cents, Finest Cold Packed Tomatoes at 19 cents, Choicest York State Potatoes per bushel at 85 cents, and Feed Meal or Corn priced per hundred.
Chief Hickey of the fire department, injured last week by striking his foot on a wall during a West Side blaze, remains at home on the South Side. He can hobble in his room and may be kept indoors for several days as inflammation subsides, while district engineers report to him for department control.
The Finest Coursen's Sugar Peas 19c and $2.25 per dozen. Coursen's Maine Corn 15c and $1.50 per dozen. Coursen's Fancy Beans 15c and $1.75 per dozen. The corn is finer than Perry selling for 50c per glass.
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