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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1898
Page
5
A local retailer promotes a large assortment of American English and French patterned wall decorations in various grades. They emphasize exclusivity and reasonable rates, with cheerful, obligation-free showings and decorators available on short notice. Now is the time to refresh rooms before spring rush.
A fragmented notice provides two street addresses: M Norton at 52 So Main St in Scranton and Lackawanna Ave. at Scranton area, with Wilkes Barre referenced in the same line. The item reads as a reader-contributed street-plot snippet without additional context.
A cablegram from James Shepherd reports the party bound for the Orient has reached Gibraltar in safety and good health after a smooth voyage. The piece mentions a big dinner and supper at the First Presbyterian church and inspection hours for the New Florence mission on Harrison avenue from 2 to 10 this and tomorrow afternoons with light refreshments by the board of managers. Burton Harrington has left The Tribune office for Chicago and many friends regret his departure.
The text hints at a surreal night scene with echoes and coatings of magy over a contiguous neighborhood, creating an enigmatic atmosphere. No clear individuals, places, or events are identified.
Mr Helmer of Freeland visits James Loedner of Teech Street. Miss Matte Thomas and Margaret Ludwiz spend February holidays with friends at Windling. Mrs N Baker of Philadelphia visits her parents Mr and Mrs Merritt Gardner of 148 Dickson Avenue. Miss May Rowan returns from Great Bend after attending the funeral of her friend Miss Mary J Dolan former nurse at Scranton Private hospital.
The New Linden theatre on Linden street opened last night in the former Davis building with remodeled seating and a larger capacity. Proprietors Brooks and Ludwig, led by N. H. Brooke, presented The Ticket of Leave Man to a good audience and praised the company as the best ever attached to Scranton theatre. Performers included Rita Carlyle and F. Wilson Smith with dwarf comedian W A Robingan doing high wire feats. Ruby Bridges and W J Sullivan provided specialties. The show repeats today and tomorrow. later in the week the company plans A Celebrated Cane and aims for a family audience with low admission.
The Washington's Birthday cotillion last night at the Country club featured a new holiday style of figures led by Mr. Joseph M. Boles. Chaperones were Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Storrs. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Storrs, Miss Kelm of Philadelphia, Miss Law of Pittston, Miss Hickok and Miss Gilbert of Harrisburg, Miss Jackson of Herwick, and numerous others from New York, Harrisburg, and nearby towns.
An old advertisement touts Howl's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and Hood's Pills as an easy remedy. Claims include purifying the blood and curing indigestion and biliousness with simple use.
The Scranton Board of Trade convened its first session under President Luther Keller with a large attendance. New committees were named across manufacturing legislation finance street and highway transportation and public safety. Keller urged growing membership to 275 and announced plans for a supper next month with Beranton club services. He pressed diversification of industries and predicted gains from small enterprises and district advertising.
Students at St Thomas College held patriotic exercises in the study hall commemorating Washington's birthday. Morning divisions presented brief life and deeds notes, followed by a debate between junior and senior classical divisions on American history judged by three priests. The program included hymns, odes, choirs, a chairman's address, and a final national anthem.
A travel cur is formed to save time and money for the Paris Exposition trip. Booking early is advised to avoid berths rush. Reese of 4 Linden street offers an easy plan including steamship, railway and hotel arrangements.
Advertisement lists canned goods with prices including 3-lb cans California peaches in heavy syrup toc 2c can Fancy Stringless Beans 1.40 per dozen 12 can Fancy Succotash 40 per dozen Oyster Bay Asparagus 3-lb cans 25c can California Asparagus 25c can Early June Peas 75c per dozen Fancy Early June Peas 60 per dozen Coursens Sugar Peas 19c can 2.25 per dozen Full Weight Maple Syrup 85 gal Quart Bottles 25c each New Queen Olives large bottles 25c small bottles 1c Bargains on all lines of Canned Goods
Michael McAndrew faced a serious charge after jewelry valued at 575 dollars was stolen from Christine Wilhelm's home at 416 Cirwon Tudge Street. A warrant was issued by Alderman Donovan and McAndrew posted 300 dollars bail before release.
A two-and-a-half year old son of Poor Director Thomas Shotton fell from a second story window yesterday morning. He landed on soft clay in a flower bed and escaped with no injury. Physicians examined him for two hours but found no signs of harm.
The Park company under Gus Hobner presents Hoyt's merry farce A Bunch of Koboys at the Academy of Music on Thursday Friday and Saturday February 1 18 and 19 with matinees Friday and Saturday Ada Bothner appears as Teddy Josh E Ogden arranges for the Ware Comic Opera company next week at the same venue They will give eleven performances six evenings five matinees singing ten different operas opening with Paul Jones.
Musicians earning 1000 to 2000 per show back Kimball pianos. Lillian Nordica and Jean De Reerke endorse their use, while John Philip Sousa calls the Kimball piano first class. Walnut, mahogany, and oak cases featured with planos from 250 to 350 dollars. George H. Ives and W. Foote, Wilkes-Barre agents, list showroom and terms at 22 Page Place.
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