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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
8
A local supplier advertises a large assortment of wall decorations in American English and Frech patterns with exclusive designs not available elsewhere in the city. The seller invites customers to view with no obligation to order, promising cheerful service and reasonable rates for finishing and decorating now before the spring rush.
Greati lament over cultural tastes as Pennington faces ticket demand for Guilmant concert. Camden events feature Miss Bellith Norton and the Lotus Glow club presenting music and readings at the Central Young Men's Christian Association venue. A second meeting at the Meare building considers a lasting memorial for the choir program funds.
A party of noted figures from Beranton Pa and Scranton, including Senator Charles A Stadfer and John J Thomas, were welcomed in the Valley of Va jiors. They received hospitality at Kastiman Hotel with a large reception and light refreshments as local committees praised arrangements and hosting.
A Tribune reader asks if Pennsylvania militia can be sent beyond state lines. The piece explains the president can order National Guard units to quell riots invasions or insurrections anywhere in the United States, while governors cannot unilaterally send their troops out of state without a request from the state to the president. State troops cannot be ordered outside the Union without such appeal.
Proceedings to weaken the will of John T Hopkins West Market street merchant who died in 1897 were begun by his brother Thomas Hopking alleging unsound mind. The will leaves Annie Morgan and Sarah Richard the store and estate while small bequests go to Benjamin Williane Jennie Herbert and heirs of Mary Williams. Executor Thomas Simms named. citation to show cause returnable March 18.
Signed by Mayor Bailey yesterday, the ordinances authorize Dunn Bree to contract for the Seventeenth district main sewer at 2.48 per uncal foot and furnish extra bussing and mandals at 65 and 0 each, provide a sewer on Scranton Street, pay B. D. Martin for grading on Prescott Avenue, and direct the city engineer to confer with Scranton Railway officials on a West Lackawanna Avenue street railway viaduct.
A second tournament begins tonight between the Hk and Backus bowling clubs. The first half of five games is at Bike alleys with the second half at Backus alleys next week. In the last event, Backus won six of ten games. The format uses ping pong style play and pricing promotions are noted.
DIED De LACY In Beranton Feb Mary Teresa daughter of Thomas and Mary The Lacy of Broadway aged 2 Funeral tomorrow afternoon at 2 3 o'clock Interment Hyde Park cemetery SALLY In Beranton Feb Mrs Thos Tainy 14 Bione avenue Funeral Saturday 9 a m Mass at St Peter's PETERS In Beranton Frankie only son of Mr and Mrs EF Peters of m2 Wyoming avenue Funeral Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock Interment in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery
A Pine Street Universalist church gathering on the question of averting war with Spain drew only twelve men, not counting a Tribune reporter. Thomas L. Stewart urged action like floating a bond to fund Cuban independence while Res. Whippen favored informal discussion. debate touched on retaliation and peaceful avenues.
Trustees of the regiment convene at 11 o clock in Colonel H M Boles office to discuss a new armory amid criticism of the current building. Members include Herman Osthaus BE Hipgile H M Boles W S Millar and James Moir as efforts rely on citizen generosity after prior pledges fell short.
Contractors claim Henry Hartwick did extra work on the St Stanislaus church building under the building committee. The church admits the work but says it was in exchange for certain specifications and omitted apportances. The dispute centers on a lightning rod on the steeple and other items. Arbitrators C B Gardner Herman Osthaus and Clarence Balentine were appointed yesterday.
An advertisement offers a free copy of Home Dressmaking by an expert dressmaker. It promises practical, money saving instructions to remake and recolor dresses wraps and clothing. Readers are urged to send a small stamp to Wells Richardson and Co for the complimentary book via Scranton Tribune mailing services.
A committee member recalled Pastor Frank Hudar warning not to omit the lightning rod as the church sits on an exposed hill. He said omitting it could fuel talk that a providential strike was a visitation. The case was not concluded yesterday.
Paul Remington died after ingesting a nitrate salt mixture mistaken for epsom salts. An autopsy found a highly ulcerated stomach and corrosive damage. A hospital inquest is planned for Monday with jurors including Dr. Webb and others present.
Dozens of Scranton wholesalers and retailers were arraigned for selling adulterated groceries. Wholesalers were fined five dollars each and retailers paid court costs. The case relied on chemist tests showing contaminated pepper and ginger. Authority plans further prosecutions against importers and jobbers to ensure purity.
A club forms to simplify travel to the Paris Exposition. It offers a package covering steamship, railway, and hotel stays to save time money and trouble, with J. G. Reese of St Linden Street coordinating the arrangements.
Ash Wednesday was observed in city Catholic and Episcopal churches. St Peters cathedral held masses at 6:30 7 and 8 oclock with ashes blessed and distributed by priests. Rev James Shanley preached a sermon on Now is the acceptable time this is the day of salvation. Benediction followed. Stations of the cross sermons midweek and benediction scheduled.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway begins daily drawing room car service between Buffalo and Cleveland. It departs Buffalo at 7 25 p m eastern time and arrives Cleveland at 10 4 p m. The return leaves Cleveland at 6 00 p m and reaches Buffalo at 11 90 p m eastern time.
Oriental Rugs and Carpets advertise a special bargain sale in Rage until end of March at 144 Washington Avenue. The notice highlights Smokers of Pocono products as judges and endorses Beecham's Pills for stomach and liver issues.
More than one hundred pupils left school at 10 oclock and marched to the Washington monument on Washington Avenue and Linden Street. They gathered around the statue and gave three hearty cheers for the father of their country.
Ask your grocer or butcher about Pre mired Music from the New York Prepared Music Co. Office at 412 Penn Avenue Scranton. The short note advertises the product and directs readers to retailer inquiries.
A listing of canned vegetables and mushrooms with wholesale prices includes Pierson packing 75¢ per dozen and 6c per can, Blakely N. J. 60c per dozen and 6c per can, Olney 17c per can 1.40 per dozen, Tuxedo 15c per can 1.75 per dozen, Coursen's 19c per can 2.25 per dozen, French peas 15c per can 1.50 per dozen, mushrooms 20c and 25c per can, 450 cases. Watcher Tomatoes 90c per can.
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