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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1898
Page
8
Large assortment of wall decorations in American English and French patterns. Finest designs at popular prices. Selections exclusive to this city. View with no obligation to buy. Good decorators available on short notice and reasonable rates. Now is the time to decorate before spring cash starts.
A misfired meeting of the American Art League in New York City sparks a string of rumors about threats and lawsuits. Reported acts include disputed donations, possible arrests, and unsettled positions regarding a Florence mission visit.
Alderman BL Wright was in Wilkes-Harre yesterday. Thome Loughran of Lagieton traveled east. Rt Rev William O'iara and Rev M B K Lottie visit Philadelphia. Attorney Shanley Smith heads to Petro, Mich for legal work. Mame Maloney and Margaret Hernhy of Buffalo attend Miss Anna Madigan's events in Broadway. Mr N Parker of Philadelphia visits his parents. Attorney Fred T Stark leaves for Philadelphia and New York for a Cow day. Major W Milur travels with his party.
Thieutenant Colonel C. C. Mattes and Captain Frank Robling of Company lead Honewiate Monday evening and conducted the spring inspection of Company K Thirteenth regiment. Miss Carollbe V. Dorsey of Beranston has been the guest of her Wilkes friends and is Beranton's leading elocutionist. She plans to sail from San Francisco to Yokohama Japan on March 12 as a representative of the Women's Union Missionary society to teach in the airie high and training school.
A baggage check farce titled A Bagene Check was staged at the Academy of Music yesterday by a company led by James T. Kelly. Notable cast members include Raymond Findley Edward Sharples Frank Vannetta Trixie Wade Lottie Burke Eva Kelly and Annie Sanford. The three act play features many clever specialties and entertaining moments and will be repeated this afternoon and evening.
Mrs W W Scranton hosted a pre Lenten gathering with a large guest list including Mrs Hunt Mrs Cannon Mrs Archbald Mrs Hoste and others. Guests enjoyed prizes a Parian marble bust and berry spon with enameled card chest while Refreshments were served by Huntingdon. An authors reception followed with Mrs Nathaniel G Robertson hosting and attendees including Mrs Austin Robertson Mr J Benjamin Dinmick Mrs Henry Belin and many other local social figures.
Ruth No. 91 auxiliary hosted a Martha Washington social and cake walk at Finleys Hall Lackawanna avenue Scranton. Spectators included prominent society figures officials and business leaders. The event opened with colonial costume drills a Washingtons-themed grand march and a prize cake walk won by Mr and Mrs Jackson followed by a dance.
Coroner Frank J. McKee conducted a noon inquest at Alderman Hyonus office in Pittston into the death of Frank A. Beamish. Witnesses testified and the jury ruled the cause of death inhaling gas from a defective gas jet, not otherwise. Funeral services were held at St Marys church with burial in St Marys Catholic cemetery.
Rev Dr Joseph K Dixon will discuss municipal reform next month at the Avenue Baptist home during a Baptist Pastors conference program. The address on municipal reform was postponed as too delicate for quick prep with the delivery time not yet announced. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertises cures for scrofula catarrh dyspepsia rheumatism weak nerves and other impure blood conditions. Hood's Pills accompany Hood's Sarsaparilla as the only pills to make with it.
Public offices closed and schools banks post office and mills largely inactive in Scranton for Washingtons birthday observance. Flags displayed across government buildings and stores though the holiday did not alter work hours at major industries. Community events and patriotic programs filled the day with gatherings at schools churches and youth organizations and large crowds attended theatres in the afternoon and evening.
The St Vincent de Paul society hosted its second annual supper at St Thomas College Hall with over fifteen hundred attendees. Proceeds aid the city’s poor as St Cecilia's string orchestra provided music during service from 5 to 10 PM.
At a Thursday meeting the Nay Aug Engine Company resolves that if the United States declares war on Spain every member will be ready to volunteer. They condemn the Maine incident and seek a chance to avenge the seamen’s deaths if espionage by Spain is proven.
Young people's societies hold a fourth annual conference on Washington's Birthday. The event opens with a devotional period and prayer led by James Flavsan and David Hill.
The report notes several music selections including a solo by Misse Brown and a address on the life of Washington by A. V. Bower. The gathering closed with a dedicatory service led by Pow Dr. Alden and a Mizgpah benediction.
The Watrous Engine Works of St Paul Minn will exhibit a five engine of the third class to Scranton City officials late this week or early next. The machine is already en route to be shown in Buffalo Derwell New York. The Watrous company previously submitted one propoxila to Turnlaham veneine for Franklin Company. City councils and officials will be invited to witness the test here via Chief Hickey. The firm cites a Springfield Mass test placing third-class engines ahead of second-class rivals.
Jacob Sova an Austrian laborer aged 45 was fatally struck by a Delaware and Hudson passenger train near Elm Street crossing while walking to Mouth Mill with two companions. The incident occurred about 6:80 AM as the south bound train approached. a warning was shouted too late and Sova died almost instantly.
Black fever claimed the lives of three young children and a sibling in local homes. Mr and Mrs J V Carey of West Elm street mourn a daughter. Aug ust Ridenbach of Cedar avenir loses a two year old son Joseph. Fred Bartels, seventeen months, child of William and — Hartels of 1817 Price street dies. Funerals and interments planned at Washburn street and Catholic cemetery No 4.
New York telegram shows Mayor James G. Bailey of Scranton accepting a national drive to fund a monument for the Maine incident victims. The movement, proposed yesterday, already collects hundreds of subscriptions and aims to complete a substantial fund. Bailey awaits further instructions as the effort proceeds.
A club is forming to simplify travel to the Paris Exposition with steamship, railway, and hotel arrangements. Early booking is advised due to crowds. J. G. Reese of B12 Linden Street offers an easy plan including travel and accommodations. Beecham's Pills are recommended for constipation.
A retail list presents prices for canned peas and mushrooms from multiple brands. Items include Pierson packing 7c can and 7c per dozen, Blakely N J packing $1.00 per dozen, Olney Sugar Peas 12c can and $1.40 per dozen, Tuxedo Sugar Peas 18c per can and $1.75 per dozen, Cramen’s Fancy Sugar Peas $2.25 per dozen, French Peas 5c and $1.50 per dozen, mushrooms 20c and 25c, stock noted as fancy, 50 cases of Watcher Tomatoes listed.
The Board of Associated Charities condemned a Sunday paper for a garbled report of its meeting and a subsequent accusation against Mrs. W. B. Duggan. Members, including Rev. Rogers Israel, denounced the treacherous act and defended Duggan against malicious charges.
A historical notice lists appointed members of the Wiret district examining boards including John Proevidence Long Priceburg and others across Scranton Hyde Park and Carbondale. It advertises reduced prices for sheet music at Powell's Music Store with mail delivery add 2c postage.
Steam Meating and Plumbing at 231 Wyoming Ave Twining and FP M To Howley. Optician at 125 Penn Ave in Harris drug store. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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