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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1898
Page
5
A Beranton florist showcases New Mexican apples described with rich color names and vivid detail. The piece urges Western growers to target eastern markets and notes an upcoming First Presbyterian church service and a superstition about ladders and passers-by.
Peter J. Mitchell of Yonkers visits relatives in the city. Mrs R J Murray of Olive street visits friends in Wilkes-Barre. Warden James Boland of Luzerne county prison was in town yesterday. Hon Alex T Connell will depart for the weeks one week from next Wednesday. John B Clement of John Wannamaker is in Jermyn. BE Blewitt and MW O'Doyle of Pittston left for Mexico yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs George Phillips of Mulberry street entertained friends Monday evening. Mr and Mrs LeRoy Chambers of Madison Avenue held a euchre party Tuesday. CO Johnson of Chicago visits A D Merrill of Adams Avenue. Johnson and Merrill were former business partners. AJ Colborn of the city will respond to the toast Robert Burne at Pittston Caledonian club banquet in that city next Tuesday night.
F. and M. T. Howley advertise steam heating and plumbing services on £31 Wyoming Ave, offering installations and repairs. The brief notice emphasizes their trade and location for potential customers.
The Scranton Caledonian club plans its annual banquet at Westminster to mark Robert Burns Birthday. Adelbert Rowley conducts pre banquet elections and John McMillan presides. The post banquet program features readings songs and responses by clan leaders and guests ending with Auld Lang Syne.
Bauer’s band performs at the Lyceum tonight with a varied programme including Overture Hunting in Luck and Armorer’s March. Tickets 75 cents with balcony rows reserved, 50 cents seats are gold. exchanges allowed for gallery seating with two seats per 60 cent ticket. Concert starts at 8 15.
The chorister E H Williams of Calvary Reformed Church announces the first in a concert series to be held Tuesday January 25 at the church corner Monroe Avenue and Gibson Street. The program features a young city talent with orchestra and multiple vocal solos and duets.
A new male choir was organized at the YY YMCA hall with officers including President H. G. Brooks and Conductor T. J. Davies. Committees named cover hall, finances, membership, home, bylaws, and music, with next meeting planned for Thursday at L. B. Powell & Co.’s ware rooms.
John Dingham and four companions tumbled into a pit on Lackawanna avenue near Wyoming avenue yesterday afternoon. Dingham struck his head on the stone walk, sustaining a deep gash and was rendered unconscious. Patrolman Johler called the hospital ambulance. Dingham received treatment for a hip wound while others were attended on site.
Tonight’s program closes the Holy Crows fair with a vocal solo by Michael Niland a declaration by Thomas McHugh and a vocal duet by the Misses Lovering of Mecenmans. The fair will end tomorrow night.
W H Pierce lists Keuka Lake shock for sale and invites calls at 10 Lackawanna Avenue for morning purchasing, noting fine eating quality.
The South Side main sewer contract to Dunn Brothers faced a ruling that the project violates the Pennsylvania Constitution due to lack of an prior appropriation. President Sanderson ruled the measure out of order, citing a $23,000 city liability not provided for in the ordinance. The matter was sent to the city solicitor for opinion as residents watched.
The letter from United States Senator M A Quay thanks D B Atherton of Scranton Pa for sending Board of Trade resolutions urging a national department of commerce and industry and opposing civil service changes. Quay states he will present the resolutions to the Senate at the earliest practicable moment. The note is dated January 10, 1808 in Washington D C.
David Endelssohn, proprietor of a tailoring shop on Lackawanna Avenue, was arrested yesterday on larceny charges filed by J. A. Watres, a former dealer on Lackawanna Avenue. The case involves an overcoat.
The Scranton Railway company will start regular service on the Sport Hill extension today. The Taylor Laurel Hill cars will rise from seven to eight, alternating runs from Taylor to Throop and Taylor to Sport Hill, providing four cars per extension.
The Prudential Insurance Company Newark held a banquet at Hotel Terrace for Scranton division attaches. H J Schubert directed the event with speeches by W G Fulton D A Capwell F H Hubberd W F King and A A Vosburg. Prizes were awarded and many officials from Beranton Rebeudnis Carbondale Pittston Honesville and Waymart attended along with home office guests.
James H. Torrey appoints standing committees for the Civics club including programme and membership. Charter membership extends to those joining before the first Saturday of February. Names may be sent to committee members or secretary W. E. Gunster at Coal Exchange Phenomenal Book sale announced by Beidleman the Bookman.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on January 2 18 percent Anthony Dougher aged 27 years six months died at his home 122 North Ninth Street Funeral notice to be provided in Pittston papers for republication
The article discusses wide raw coffee prices from 5 to 33 cents per pound, many grades due to crop abundance, and new blends such as Coursen's blended Java at 25 cents per pound. It mentions Coursen's triple blend at 2 5 per 10 pounds and other price points, reflecting market variation.
Scranton postmaster Colonel Ripple argues against reducing free letter deliveries as the U S government seeks to cut costs and avoid a 150000 deficit. He cites route layouts and delivery counts, while the Scranton Board of Trade unanimously protests any curtailment and urges keeping or increasing service.
Rev. J. J. Lewin of Chicago will lecture before the Y M C A patrons on the Passion Play of Oberammergau Friday evening January 21 admission 75 cents diagram now open at the Y M C A office
Nolan Bros operates a plumbing steam and gas fitting business at 515 Linden Street offering residential and commercial services. The firm markets repairs installations and maintenance with a focus on heating systems and water supply.
Final sale offers half price on limited length designs ideal for furniture coverings and odd chairs. No exchanges or returns allowed.
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