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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1898
Page
10
A jumble of city snippets recalls visitors to a telegraph office and a misheard claim about a cough remedy described as aphasic. A resident’s misstatement about creosote is noted, while nearby residents face a potential offense tied to an ugly apartment next to a church. Also mentioned are real estate plans for a five-lot Home for the Wrist Jean plot and other neighborhood items.
At the First Presbyterian Church last evening a formal supper was prepared by a large committee of ladies led by chairman Miss Emeline Richmond. The menu featured dishes from a newly published church cookbook driving strong sales as an eventful, public-spirited gathering with many members and friends in attendance.
The Old Pols program once again fills Young Men's Christian Association hall with famed performers Mrs O Brien and John Watkins noted for Kathleen Mavourneen and beautiful solos. A January 41 return features Mrs Worden and Miss Katherine Timberman with other city vocalists to aid the Young Women's Christian Association.
The audience praised the performers and the show drew a large crowd. Managers warned that seats will sell out quickly and regret not securing a larger auditorium for future performances.
Washington urged Congress to establish a national university in the District of Columbia. Senator Kyle reports on necessity, while Senator Wellington proposes a corporate University of the United States. A memorial fund aims to erect a building and endow professors, with a Washington memorial corner stone planned for December.
W J McAndrew a locksmith from North Scranton was badly hurt when a Scranton Traction street car struck his wagon on Robinson street near John O Connor’s hotel. He was dragged forward by the car, lifted to O Connor’s hotel, then taken to Lackawanna hospital with multiple bruises and a knee injury.
Robert W. Abert, a Plymouth youth, has risen in the ranks and will depart for New York to join the Howman firm as traveling sales agent through the eastern states. Morris previously reported on Pittston Item but now serves as a bookkeeper in GO. O. Howman’s con office amid well wishing from friends.
A house within Patterson’s lumber yard on North Main Avenue Pittston caught fire last night in a mysterious blaze. Prompt actions kept the flames from causing major damage and the loss was limited.
An advertisement from N Callender of Scranton Pa lists cruise prices to Europe at $230 and to the Orient at $550 with further trips to Alhambra and Rome at $260. It notes a July excursion to Europe of 45 days and invites inquiries at the Dime Bank Building in Scranton for itinerary details.
The Sunday edition spotlights Mik Tewst coverage with a broad read across features. Readers are invited to explore ongoing stories and notable local developments presented in the usual newspaper voice.
A packed Lyceum crowd in Scranton applauded Bauer's band at a benefit concert. Fred C. Hand delivered a gracious speech, Bauer received a token of esteem, and the ensemble delivered a varied program including Sousa marches and arias. The audience, including society figures, demanded encores as the performance concluded a triumph.
An enthusiastic Lyceum meeting at Scranton Business College showcased readings by Miss Mary O Donnell and Miss Mary Nealon, vocal solo by Miss Margaret McNulty, recitations by Miss Lizzie Lillen and Pp J Dempsey, essays by A P Gavinado and W J O Donnell, with P J Whelan. Officers were elected.
For the ensuing term the President is W D O Donnell, secretary W R Mors wan, and treasurer P J Whelan. The society remains financially sound and numerically strong with a membership exceeding one hundred.
Surveyors outline a new boulevard from Dorranceton to Lugurne to the Outlet station near Harvey's Lake, passing Dallas and bypassing railroads. The two mile shorter route from Dal line features a sub one percent grade and a bicycle path on one side, benefiting Dallas Wilkes-Barre and Harvey's Lake access.
Fire last night destroyed the breaker tower at the Old Jermyn shaft of the Delaware and Hudson in Jermyn. The tower and machinery were lost, but the breaker was saved by borough firemen. Damage estimated at 12 000 to 15 000 dollars. Output prior to the blaze was 1 200 tons daily with 95 chambers in operation. about four workers at the colliery faced temporary unemployment. Fire discovered at 10 o clock by the watchman near the fan house. water pressure aided efforts but hose was unavailable until responders arrived from Artesian Company and Crystals across the river. Tower collapsed after an hour. debris burned briefly before flames were quenched to prevent spread.
A Scranton jury returned a verdict in the Malley suit against the Becranton Traction company last evening and the finding was for the plaintiff. The sealed verdict will be delivered to Judge Gunster this morning. In the McDonnell case the jury reported to the Scranton Traction matter yesterday at 11:50 but had not reached an agreement by midnight.
A Lehigh Valley circular lists changes in freight staff. Asa L. Foster becomes general freight agent, C A T Hood assistant general freight agent, Allen Winter through freight agent, and John H H Heckman division freight agent, with John H Meekman transferred. A separate circular states T N Jewie will assume general eastern agent duties Feb 1, directing traffic from New York New England New Jersey with offices in New York, Philadelphia.
Experienced miner James L. McCullough plans a party to head to the Yukon Territory via Nickel Plate road on February 5 1995 from Buffalo. He offers reliable guidance on travel needs and rates, with F J Moore as Buffalo agent for details and arrangements.
A report notes wide price variation in raw coffee from 5 to 33 cents per pound due to crops and grades. It highlights Coursen's blended Java at 25 cents per pound and Coursen's triple blend at 32 cents, with 5 pounds for $1.50, claiming unmatched value.
Rev. J. J. Lewis, guest lecturer, recounts his Oberammergau pilgrimage and the Passion play with stereopticon views. He notes peasants perform, vows kept since 1638, and the play’s eight plus hours condensed for lecture audiences in Scranton.
In West Scranton on Fellows street near Kelley's porch Mrs. Moran was arrested on two charges including malicious mischief after stones were hurled at homes and windows. J D Eastman alleges one of the stones was meant for Mrs Eastman.
Mrs Moran is held on two charges after smashing four of her windows and allegedly throwing stones at Mrs Fasiman. Bail set at $20 on the first charge and $200 on the stone assault claim.
The Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Company announces new measured service rates after completing underground system work. The notice lists Net Anniv Exchange rates and long distance options with charges for various call frequencies and party lines.
After stock taking a final clearance sale offers short pieces and odd bits of tapestries silks velours and related fabrics at about half import cost. Items suitable for table covers damasks brocades denims cretonnes and fringes include ex stock exclusive stuffs. No exchanges. sale final.
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