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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1898
Page
7
In Carbondale the Tribune correspondence is sent to Fr Mann for news items. Delivery complaints should go to T Roberta, news agent. Mrs Blaladell reports Mrs Lathrop, a promising pianist, will distinguish herself in her chosen art.
Common council approves resolution directing city clerk to advertise for bids on 1,000 feet of hose. City had been underprotected from fire for some time, and business leaders welcome the prospect of a better equipped fire department.
Sudden death of Mrs Ellen J Mates Stephens at 44 Belmont street after evening church activities. She fell ill with chest pain and died before medical help arrived. Born May 9 1850 in Hamilton Township, she leaves husband Frank Bedell, four sons Harry S Edward Fred and Harvey, one daughter Mrs Frank Bedell, and three brothers Alfred Gatez Christian and Emial. Funeral Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Bridget Walsh announces the marriage plans of her daughter Jennies Walsh to Anthony Swarts of Leandale Street with a February 16 ceremony at St Rose Church. Mike Minnie Tallman of Highland Avenue and Charles Wildener of Hemlock Creek were married at Wilkes-Barre with Wildener as station agent for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and postmaster of the vis Tae. Additional notices include Katie Horgan’s engagement announced by her father and the forthcoming wedding of a Horgan to Anthony Herat with a St Rose Church ceremony planned.
P F Moffitt resigns his clerkship at Hotel Anthracitr. A meeting will be held in the Odd Fellows Building Wednesday evening for organizing a Sons of Veterans camp. The Mozart Symphony Club rehearses at the Academy of Music Wednesday evening under the Cycle club auspices.
Mrs. Thomas Clune hosts Miss Libble Piles and Stephen Maroney in Bronson place and Susquehanna. Mr. and Mrs. Reese visit New York while Mr and Mrs Harry Dennis entertain Edith Dennis in Wyoming street. Mrs Bolton and daughter Lelia travel to Binghamton. Professor J Franklin Crowell returns from New York City where he met Mrs Julia Peak Blakedell, famed harpist, and Mrs W M Lathrop.
The First ward Demo caucus at Holmonds & Snyder hall convenes at 7 to nominate candidates for offices. A citizens caucus at Mayfield Hadmonds hall follows at 7 to nominate a ticket for the election. Sunday Holy Name society elected officers and urged public reverence. Charles Gavin's 6 year old funeral to be held at Archbald Catholic cemetery. Various local visits and social events noted with attendees listed.
In Olyphant the Fourth ward caucus met Tuesday evening to select vigilance committees. In the neighboring Third ward Republicans held a caucus Saturday night nominating W. Holleran for school director and Samuel Edwards for council.
Local notices report complaints against youths aged 19 to 22 alleged to harass men along Main and Taylor streets during Sunday services at the Methodist Episcopal church. Burgh officials and church members vow to pursue strict action.
Benjamin West's painting of The Death of Nelson connects to an anecdote about Nelson telling Sir William Hamilton he lacked taste for art. He feared being stoned if Wolfe’s death appeared in a shop window, and he hoped to die in battle as his wish. The scene lingered after Nelson’s death.
The old Roman bath at Hath England has been restored and reopened to the public. Three large Roman villas were found in the Bath Valley along with fragments of paving altars and tombs from the era of Anuae Sulis.
In a Dublin court a trial over a Phoenix Park disturbance links Lord Hartington to inciting troops. Prof Mahaffy faces probing questions as witnesses recall the riot and tense cross examination.
Big stock ample room and bright light invites customers to see and be convinced. Tapestry Brussels laid and lined per yard. 600 Body Brussels laid and lined per yard. Best Moquette laid and lined per yard. R5e THIRD FLOOR.
An ad lists French china dinner and soup plates, 102 piece sets, and porcelain dinner sets with decorative finishes. Special prices highlight glass tumblers, toilet sets with gold edges, blossom decorations, fancy tumblers, lamp chimneys, and various China and porcelain items, with Bed Basement noted as location.
Aprons Appreciation offers a sale on a large lot of white aprons made of cambric with embroidered edges and ruffles. Extra large sizes and tea aprons are included, priced near the cost of making them, representing good quality for the money.
Thousands of small items disappeared from the basement yesterday. The sale continues today and tomorrow with assortments diminishing later. Brass bird cages, horse hair daubers, nickel plated cuspidors, tinware, enamelware and baskets are offered at low prices.
Our wagons were busy Monday hauling furniture good furniture at cheap prices. Low prices work wonders. BED SPRINGS with 80 spiral springs and woven wire tops. Wood Frame Cots with woven wire spring attached. Special at 2.08 1.25 1.49 1.05 1.10 1.65 Fourth Floor.
fragments of a wallpaper advertisement list various types and prices. It mentions white back paper with a 5 cent border per yard 1 cent gilt or glimmer paper double roll and ingrain or felt paper with unclear details.
Remnants and new embroideries fill the Bargain Booth at the rotunda center. Shoppers can buy at five cents a yard, with extra widths available in this day’s sale.
A note invites readers to explore millinery today for a new hat purchase with the prospect of fresh styles and seasonal choices.
A millinery ad highlights extra quality French felt hats trimmed with feathers and ornaments, offered today at special prices from two to three dollars. It promotes a variety of untrimmed hats in many shapes and colors, and notes expert trimmers and Paris modiste influence, on the second floor.
Two umbrella offers with 28 inch men s and 26 inch women s models described as well made with English gloria wood handles steel rods Congo handles and sterling silver tips. Men s umbrella valued at 1.25 and women s at 1.15 on special at main floor main aisle.
Catalog style listing of lace curtains nets tapestries and portieres with prices such as Brussels curtains 33.89 Nepaul damask portiers 8.58 French wish net per yard and 36 inch window shades. Includes brass rod prices and various fabrics in a crowded sale listing.
An old Dublin disturbance case resurfaces when Lord Hartington encounters the reporter Michael OShaughnessy in a house of Lords corridor. The reporter seeks a scoop and Hartington, unexpectedly candid, offers to share what he knows. The exchange reveals the prior charge and Hartington's rare emotional moment comes only at General Gordon's death news. Hab y Humors Dr Agnew ointment advertised.
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