Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1898

Page

4

Eight Superior Court decisions affirm lower court rulings

The Williamsport session delivered eight Lackawanna county related rulings. Key cases include Mrs Bien ODonnell versus Breck over a Washington Avenue property sale and $260 receipt dispute, Barnes against Bonita Plate Glass over wage claims, and Gilmore & Duffy dissolution disputes with Dunleavy. The court affirmed lower court findings in all, including a partner dispute, a bank note settlement issue, and land damager disputes involving Scranton.

O*donnell Breck, Gilmore & Doily Dunsonry Menp Aguineat City of Scranton Barnes Bonita Plate Ginks Company Williamsport Lackawanna Caves Bien O'Donnell Chiavies duPont Breck Notite Loreal Court JL OW Bonta Berlin Monta Plate Glass Company Poe Qenstle Gilmore & Duffy Plainthss A. O. Gilmore Margaret Dunleavy Duffy Gilmore Fru Tay First National Bank of Plvinnuth Michael Hean Tower Court Ali Catherine Bittenbender Catherine Biesecker William Koch Willian Koch Erwin Biesecker Reevery Eich Etee Wite

Railroad Brotherhood Thanks DL&W for automatic couplers

A formal resolution from the General Governing Committee of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen thanks the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad officials for adopting automatic couplers and power brakes on inter state engines and cars. The document attests to employer employee cooperation and expresses high regard for management. Signatories include William Fortier and several lodge representatives from Scranton Binghamton Syracuse and Kingston. The message is dated February 22.

Brotherhood of Railroad Delaware, Lackawanna Company Tehiware, Luckawhitina and Western TK. BR. Co Goentieman Lockawanna and Weatern Rhein Delawire, Lackawanna Dal Western Railroad Company Transportation Department Agel Nplowes Bii Liles Eveten Aji Dow Moe Birned William Fortier Vbatirman TC. Purrell View Chainwan BE. J. Lockard Mom de Rewmer Wassington Ah Thomiust Dumend Pode Hinghamton N. Vo Dheorge Martin Binghamton Thateller Binthiniten N, J Stanhope Heenan Conmid Jerey Choy John Tl Doe Hirt Newwork N. de Ghent Wood Lode Milena Applegate Lodge Pips Kingston Isis

A Bunch of Keys at the Academy of Music

Hoyt presents A Bunch of Keys a playful stage revue with songs dances and up to date acts. Ada Hotinger leads the company with Teddy Kinute credited for the new novel and specialities as the show runs three days at the Academy of Music and attracts the eager public.

Ada Hotiner Teddy” Kinute Miasie Thie

Waite’s Opera Troupe At Academy Of Music Next Week

Waite's company presents popular operas at low prices at the Academy of Music all next week. The opening show features Agnes Huntington in Paul Jones for the first time locally. The season, now in its seventy fifth week, offers standing room high demand with a strong cast and top orchestra. Daily matinees begin Tuesday with The Chimes of Normandy. Box office seats are selling now.

Waite Academy of Music Agnes Huntington Paul Jones Munntns Titty Normandy

Unclear historical tonic pills marketed in era

An advertisement touts Dr. Agnew's Liver PillLA as a modern medical advance never causing gripe or falling. Priced at 10 cents, the pills are sold by Matthews Bros and W T Clark, claiming superiority over a 34 year old dove pill formulation.

Scranton Thirteenth Regiment Proposes New Armory

At a regiment meeting the Thirteenth adopted resolutions urging trustees of the Armory Association to hold a public meeting with ex members current members and military groups to discuss erecting a new armory at a cheaper convenient site. Members pledge funds for a nucleus of the project and hospital corps equipment.

Mor Srany Pune Cald W. 8. Millar Armory Association Sinead Frank Totling D. W. Dovin T. P. Marpis James MM. Rattot Paul de Pacohalls Kingsbury Scranton Dani le Thirteenth Regiment G. P Thirteenth Relment

Remarkable Health Claims For Dusty’s Pure Malt Whiskey

Readers hear testimonials from Miss Antin Maxey and Mr Z M Guvertek praising Dusty’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure for nervous prostration digestion and sleeplessness. They report dramatic improvements in sleep energy and strength after using the product, claiming it stands unrivaled for prevention and cure.

Vitor Antin Maxey Bouth Splen Obin Streeueth Z. M. Guvertek Harriswuri

Registry Opens At Lackawanna Hospital For Nurses

A nursing registry is opened at Lackawanna hospital allowing applicants to apply in person by telephone or telegram to the superintendent at 410 Franklin Avenue. No fee is charged for supplying attendants. Wages are 8 per day or 21 per week for all cases except contagious diseases. inmates receive 5 per week.

Lackawannna Hospital Lackawanna Hospital Franklin Avenue Wales

Firemen Test Law Over Fire Relief Fund Dispute

Auditing committee hears a letter from Fire Chief Hickey seeking recovery of fire relief funds and confirms possible legal action to obtain control. The case centers on funds meant for sick and disabled firemen, with committee sending the matter back to councils and to the fire department committee for action. A separate claim from Carbondale concerns vehicle and equipment damages after a collision with a fallen tree, referred to the Street Commissioner.

George B. Reynolds Price Bille George W. Jenkins Hickey Law Columbia Chemical Company Fire Department Carbondale J. Martin Third Ward Panning

Centenary church bids farewell to Rev J H Race

The official board of Centenary church met to accept the resignation of Rev J H Race who chaired as chancellor of a southern university. He will leave for Chattanooga mid April with a farewell reception planned after early April hosted by a committee including George N Cobb and Mrs Marion F Mann.

Centenary Church J. H. Race Binghamton Rae Southern University Wink Thie City Hace Chattanooga Kaew George N. Cobb A. W. Alexander J. W. Tatlard Monoerth League Myre Jane Coby Ladlva' Ald Society J. FB. Goewey Women's Home Mictionary Society Marion F. Mann Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Mise Nellie B. Scott Junior League PF. Place Dr. Mulford C. F. Norton W. J. Haskins J .M. Terwilliger Bruce Mehop Fowler Race Methodist Church Mr. Race James L. Pace Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church

Money for Missions at St Lukes Junior Auxiliary Social

A Monday social at St Luke's Budaird of Trade parish rooms raised a substantial sum for the Junior Auxiliary children's missionary society. Mrs Rogers Jerinl directed the event with Mise McMeans and a group of assistants. Performances featured Ada Phillips on violin and Evelyn Gilmore on piano along with several student recitals and choruses by the children.

Children's Missionary Society St. Lukes Church Budaird of Trade Rogers Jerinl Mise McMeans Keck Mises Mannes Beesie Sherer Pine Miss Gilmore Miss Beatrice Morris Miss Laneton Mise Rose Willamson

Memorial Service for Miss Frances Willard Draws Praise

Rev H A Grant delivered a Weture at the African Methodist Episcopal church honoring the late Frances Willard president of the World and National W C T U. Speakers lauded her noble character and lifelong temperance work, recalling her belief in humanity and progress, and urging continued support for the cause.

H. A. Grant Episcom Franete Willard Miss Prance FE Woman's Christian Temperance Union Miss Willard Mies Willard Mise Willard Washington FH. A. Grant Cephar Scott Ida Pierce

Hand Ball Tournament Concludes at Scranton Bicycle Club

The hand ball tournament held at the Young Men’s Christian Association ended yesterday at the Scranton Bicycle Club court loaned by Fred Beers. W. T. Jones won first place and the gold medal, while Rev. H. H. Harris, Ph. D., took second with the silver medal. The match was highly exciting from start to finish.

Young Men's Christian Association Scranton Bicycle Club Fred Beers Opision W.T. Jones Hev H. H. Harris

The Horrors of Rheumatism Publicized in Testimony

A Mrs. Caleb Fenly of St Paul Indiana recounts severe rheumatism pain, swelling, and daily misery before claiming cure with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She and husband sworn before Notary P N Thomas. Pills advertised as restoring health and building new cellular structure in blood.

Caleb Fenly St. Paul Ind Br. Williams Dr. Williams Union

Finest Solderless 18k Wedding Rings New Tiffany Style

A jewelry catalog announces Finest Solderless 18k wedding rings in a new Tiffany Style line highlighting durable solderless construction and classic design. The offer emphasizes quality materials and timeless appeal for engagements and weddings.

Tiffany

Wedding Presents No Our Optician Mr Adams

An advertisement notes optician Mr Adams offers wedding presents and claims to fit all cases of defective vision with reasonable prices. The text emphasizes affordable eye care options and merchandise for weddings.

Adams

West Pittston Saloons Barred by Strong Community Will

The Presbyterian Journal notes West Pittston in Wyoming Valley has no saloon and no liquor licenses. Repeated license requests were denied as residents unite against liquor, creating a prosperous town with churches, schools, and content, contentment, and happiness.

W. OG. Parke, D Pittston Presbyterian Journal Philadelphia West Pittston Wyoming Cowl Weat Pittston West Pitteton

Regan Mulls Sixth Ward Election Contest

J F Regan, runner up in the Sixth Ward, with attorney T P Duffy, reviews election returns in Prothonotary Coupe lands office to see if contest grounds exist. E B James Jr leads with 308 votes to Regan's 276 in the district race. Regan seeks disclosure of alleged illegal ballots in the Third district.

T. P. Duffy J. F. Regan Coupeland James, Jr Regan Cnet James

Local suppliers offer kindling wood and wool for grate

Ready to deliver kindling wood by the barrel from seasoned hardwood and wool for grate at affordable prices. Try a barrel for instant use and convenience. Order books at Pinon Deckets Pharmacy 107 N Mata Ave Cal, Jifkiss' Meat Market 601 Lackna, Pier’s Market, Ridge Lumber Co, Peers Hardware, or at the factory.

Pinon Deckets Pharmacy N. Mata aeVoCale Jifkiss Lackna Piercs Market Fou Adatins Ridge Lumber CO Peers Hardware Spore N. Malu

Scranton professionals and services listed in local directory

A fragmented directory page lists physicians surgeons attorneys printers schools and businesses in Scranton. Entries include Dr Kay at Scranton Private Hospital corner Wyoming Ave and Mulberry, Dr Frey at Scranton Savings Bank building 122 Wyoming Ave, Dr Shepherd at Nos Adams Ave, Dr Thapold specialist in diseases of women at corner Wyoming Ave and Spruce, Dr Allen and Gates offices on Washington Ave, Board of Trade Building hours, Bauer Orchestra conductor and contact, Replogle Attorney Loans, Willard Warren Knapp attorneys, Megargee Brothers printers, Frank P Brown & Co wholesale, School of the Lackawanna, and Tribune Publishing Co facilities on North Washington Ave.

Liquor License Applications Process Underway

Mlerok of the Courts Daniels sorts and tabs liquor license applications amid changes in farming. It is estimated this year’s applications will be well below last year’s 777 granted. No remonstrances have been filed yet, but several may arrive before the two week deadline.

Mlerok Daniels Ia

Kramer Circular Letter From Elin K Kramer Superintendent

A circular letter issued by Elin K Kramer, serving as superintendent, outlines official guidelines and administrative directions. The document emphasizes policy implementations, procedural updates, and supervisory responsibilities affecting district operations and staff.

Elin K. Kramer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Archibald Smail Edward Gritin Agilnet Bernard Davie Davis Don Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Co Genelene Kes Tollan-Plant Wreath Energia K. I. Faiftank Company Chicege New York Vailadolaula Pittsburg Hoyt Pille Age Companies A and C Company A Auditing Committee of Councils Transnalt Ted P. J. Hickey Pead Borinton PF. J. Wekey Scrinton Ton's Beneficial Association Meer Hesee Pond Os IMA Strephen BB. Price North Garfield Avenue City Money For St. Lukets Church M. E. Church Mercereau & Connell Wyoming DR. Shimberg Spruce Street Castoria Cookk Kemedy Co Masonic Temple Chicago Ill Edward James” Pinewllty the Keystone Kindling Wood and Carpet Cleaning CO Dickson Avenue Lal Conrad Killer & Stetson Agency Lacka. Ave Millan Meare & Hie 'Oy Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons C. L. Frey Scranton Savings Bank Wyoming Avenue Mary A Shepherd Nosh Adams Avenue Pr. A. Thapold Olmeshourn L. M. Gates Ss Board of Trade Sp. m Madison Avenue L. Freag Spec Hapines Russiting Pat Regu Bourn G. Rook Linden Street Bauews Orchestra Halle Terme Ne A Bauer Jhulbert Replogle Real Atate Security Mears Building Gormier Washingon Avenue Spruce Elroet Torrey Commonwealth Building Frank E. Boyle Burr Building Roonia Wand Weehington Avenue Jessup Washington Avenue Alfred Hand William J. Hand Frank Z. Okell Coal Exchanges James W. Oakford GM and Board of Trade Bop Killam Hag Commonwealth Bldw Jas J. H. Hamilton Edward W. Thayer Joshuh Jeffreys Tandy Burr Building Megargee Brothers Frank P. Brown & CO West Lackawanna School OF the Lackawanna Beranton Opena Reprenver Eee Teomas M. Cann Buell A. ML J._A. WATRES Lackawanna Ove Beranton, Pa DR. Pitcher Patterson & Wilcox Traders National Bank Comegys Bpruce Street A. W. Bertholp Spruce Tribune Publishing CO Wahington Avenue Barring & M'Bweeney Interstate Secret Sare Vice Agency Percival J. Mortis Bont of Towe EDWARD@ H. DAVIS Conmonwealthy Bulliing, Scratitorn Bo Ty Walter Uffich Lewis Wane Spruce St. Cor Washi Ave Frederick J. Brown Price Building T. 1 Lacry & Son, Architects Tradera, National Bank Lyman Washington Avenu DR. F. L H. P. Reynolds P.O CG. Laubach Wyoming Ave Wehlcomp Snover Lacka Wanna Avenue Jo& Kurttel Winne Avenue Leeds G.R. Clark & CO Green House North Main Elk Cate Ziegler Bcranton Ho Day Ba & Ww Neer Depot Kus Fopeatt Victor
Search Courier

Search the Scranton Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scranton Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication