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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1899
Page
10
A catalog invites readers to grab overlooked items and broken articles at low prices. Bargains cover various goods, promising value for budget shoppers and a chance to replace worn or missing pieces with affordable options.
Tickets for the Old Folkes concert at St. Luke's parish house on February 9th are selling fast for a summer home benefit. A strong lineup of renowned musicians including Meadamea O'Brien Brewster Brundage Timberman Black Thomas Duval Sailer Garragan Joncas Browning Davia Huber Meters John T Watkins Beynon J T Evans Gipple Bun- indicates high interest and a likely crowd.
The program features Blephens and J. W. Jones with an array of soloists and a violinist Miss Julia Allen. The Philharmonic String quartet with Morne, Ashley, Hanley and Poote will join the entertainments along with D. J. Atherton and C. D. Sanderson offering specialties.
Rt Rev Bishop Hoban announces priest transfers among Scranton parishes. J W Hussie moves from Ashley to Plans as pastor of Sacred Heart. P J Colligan moves from Little Meadows to Ashley as administrator. E Fitemaurice moves from Plan to Hagleton. T Leonard from St Patrick West Scranton to Blasvbure as assistant to Rev Dr Lahan. Death creates vacancy in Nanticoke parish to be filled soon.
Two West Side youths Givorge Goodrich and Ernest Kil fithe employed at the Lyceum theater stole effects from the Han lon Superba company Monday night. They fled, were arrested Thursday, and confessed returning looted items including two revolvers trousers shirts vests coats and gloves.
Noted insanity expert Hy Wetherill submitted his report on George K. Van Torn, the condemned slaver of Mrs. Josephine Wescott, to the board of pardons. The board schedules a final hearing for Beh 15 as Van Horn’s attorneys prepare to argue the case.
Reports from surrounding towns indicate strong turnout for the boxing match between Black Griffo and Hugh McWinters at the American Sporting Club in Chiayeh t on Thursday evening February 2. Tickets are on sale at Loftus and Melvin's drug store.
The funeral for William H. Winton was held at his brother B. M. Winton’s Sanderson avenue home. Rev. Dr. L J. Lanning led the service as B. M. Winton lay ill. Pallbearers included Thomas Shotten, Joseph Gillespie, T. C. Von Storch, William Anderson, Joseph Silkman, and Robert Westlake. Interment was private in the family plot at Forest Hill.
The Lake Ariel Improvement Company has purchased the Hotel Columbia property from Simons Brothers and now controls three hotels at the lake and surrounding land. Negotiations have proceeded for some time to secure this property, enhancing the companys grip on the Lake Ariel area. The move follows a plan to strengthen the property portfolio near the lake and tighten control over nearby land. A separate note mentions Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills, including a postal order offer.
An undated notice states a money back guarantee for a vent bottle syrup marketed by J. G. Bone & Co and John P. Donahue in Amore Pa. The text promises a refund if the product fails to cure cough or cold and mentions satisfactory assurance.
Defense witnesses including Constable J W Clarke Deputy P F Pyan and ex Alderman John Kelly push back against alleged fictitious cases tied to Alderman John P Kelly as prosecutors wrap up. Adjournment set to Tuesday as defense expected to close.
A second remonstrance with over 150 signatures was filed with Court Thomas P. Daniels opposing the incorporation of Old Forge. The document’s signers are English speaking freeholders, while many supporters of the borough petition come from another class. Willard Warren and Knapp represent the remonstrants.
The Rev Horace Peckover of the Puritan Congregational Church in the North End resigns as pastor. His resignation takes effect February 1, and he will assume charge of the Pres. church thereafter.
Readable ad style excerpt lists Coursens Java Coffee at 34 Ib and 14 Ib Arabian Modia at 10¢ 28c with 25 percent less than Tea Stores. Triple Blend 32¢ 5 lbs for 1.50 and Finest Old Mandeling 40¢. This week only 5 lbs 1.75.
A Scranton general committee met at the Central Republican Club to organize a March drive for a $10,000 convention fund. A. A. Vosburg presided in chair absence. carriers will submit household counts for circulars and cards with return envelopes to solicite donations.
James W. Johnson sues Archhalil Borough claiming negligence over a dangerous ditch. Jury deliberated overnight after failing to agree, verdict delivered for Johnson at $1250 as defense lawyers protest judge’s instruction. New trial motion planned.
Elm Park Epworth league held a well attended meeting with business, literary exercises, and musical features. K Hoffsomer presented The Establishment of Methodism, Rev Dr Gittings Pending impressed with his performance, and Miss Lilian Milnes led a strong American University paper. Margaret Shear received enthusiastic applause, Elizabeth Raitt contributed a high quality piano piece, and Professor Gibbs offered violin selections.
Judge Archbald postponed forfeited recognizances in three indictments, releasing bonds conditioned on paying costs and attorney fees. The grounds cited show defendants were ready for trial but failed to appear after arraignments. The Wilkes-Barre–Scranton area noted at 503 Linden Street, May, Lackawanna County.
The Tribune notes Select Councilman Melvin has drafted an ordinance to issue 140000 in bonds for a city electric lighting plant. It details bond terms, interest at 1 percent, semiannual payments, and sale procedures in New York and Philadelphia. The measure requires two thirds council approval and public posting before final passage.
Work crews dig through the Osterhout building ruins seeking Detective Joseph P. Moore. They have cleared most of the area Moore Way believed his room occupied but found no remains. A new theory suggests Moore may have wandered to another part of the hallways, delaying discovery.
The report notes the coal business shows improvement at the start of the year with favorable burning weather aiding demand. It suggests conditions are stronger than a year ago as coal consumption benefits from cold periods and steady supply.
The Saward Coal Journal discusses how high stock levels have kept the market cautious as the season’s normal demand wanes. Producers claim credit for maintaining coal output at a steady rate this month while rumors spread of a plan to stabilize prices and reduce production. Some circles suggest abolishing middlemen with a single selling agency handling all business.
Last evening's alarm for a planing mill fire at Oakley interrupted a state convention committee meeting at city hall. Many members were present before 8 o'clock but left for the fire, postponing the session.
The Southern Railway promotes industrial opportunities across eight states and 6600 miles of track from Potomac to Mississippi, inviting investors in iron, coal, timber lands, farms, and homes in healthy climates. Contact M. V. Richards, Industrial Agent, Washington DC, for publications and guidance.
A fragmented advertisement lists various muslin and sheetings from Lockwood and Atlantic, including Unbleached Harvest Home sheetings in multiple widths and bleached and unbleached muslins from Hill’s and Atlantic, with yard pricing and stock notes. Also mentions linen table cloths and cambric fabrics from Berkley and Lonedale in assorted widths and finishes.
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