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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1899
Page
5
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Dr Dwyer of Forest City visited the city yerfordiny. Mr and Mrs 0 H Gilbert of Gilbertsville N Y are visiting. Deputy Attorney General Fred W Fiotte returned to Morrisburg. Annie McGuinness of South Wyoming avenue has returned from Erie. Mr and Mrs H L Beard of Rochester are guests of Mr and Mrs S P Fenner. The marriage of Mr Carlucci to Miss Cerini has been postponed due to Mrs Martini’s illness. George C Haslam of Kansas City visited his brother Walter Haslam and returned home. Clinton W Wher of Warwick N Y was in the city.
Guests from Brooklyn and Philadelphia attend events at Homewood on North Washington avenue. Mrs Connell hosts a first winter reception, with rooms decorated and refreshments served by Miss Josie Dimmick and Miss Pocony Parker. Receptions continue weekly until Lent, drawing notable congressional society figures.
James Moore of Glenburn plans a new hotel on Lake Winola and will run it after contracts for lumber are awarded to G D DeWitt of Tunkhannock. The hotel aims to open next summer, with Scranton’s min at the helm expected to attract Scranton residents.
Evidence at a divorce hearing links Frank Tiliy we to a deadly 1890s crime against his own infant daughter. Witnesses recount a drunken incident in which the child was burned on a red hot stove and died soon after, with one parent testifying to prior abuse. Briscoe fled after May 14 1897.
Entertainment and clipping party of the Guild of St Margaret held Thursday night at 94 Clay Avenue hosted by Mrs J Foster. Performers Julia Clapp Allen Cordelia Freeman Charlotte Blackman Eugene Ham Thomas Gippel presented a program including violin flute duos tenor pieces and solos with several encores.
Alamogordo becomes county seat of a newly created county named Atero by the New Mexico legislature. President Simpson received a telegram confirming the virtually unanimous vote and designation of Alamogordo as the county seat, signaling growth for the El Paso and Northeastern Railroad hub.
Notice of dissolution of the partnership of Aaron Goldberg Jos Burros and Isadore Finkelstein. Burros retires leaving Goldberg and Finkelstein at their Lackawanna Franklin avenue properties and Linden street Penn avenues. All bills due to Feb 1 1880. December 10 1899.
A Scranton clerk says Hood's Sarsaparilla improved his appetite after using the well known medicine in the freight department.
Board furnished with good rooms supplied in immediate vicinity at a sane price when all rooms are filled at the hotel.
A signed notice from G. Bone & Bon of Scranton Pa and John Donahue of Scranton Pa offers a money refund guarantee on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Turpentine if it fails to cure coughs or colds. The undersigned promise to replace or refund the purchase price upon return of the bottle.
E G Sturges president of the proposed New York Wyoming and Western railroad states that construction plans continue and terminals have been secured. He notes 7 000 tons of rails to be delivered in April and contracts for 1 500 000 tons of coal hauling, while denying rumors of a collapse or large negotiations altering the project.
A man calling himself Sam Martin or Slam Mardin arrived in the city posing as advance agent for Buffalo Show. He attempted to borrow money from locals, claimed ties to New York lodge members, and bragged of show duties. He evaded arrest by leaving on a 5.15 train and was later identified in newspapers as Tom Day, a known impersonator for circus outfits.
The City Christian Endeavor Union informed Sheriff Pryor of a 19th century law banning prize fights in the county. The sheriff, citing statutory authority, declined the May 2 boxing event between Black Criffo and Hugh McWinters and said authorities would enforce the act to halt such exhibitions.
Advertising copy announces Finest Old Mandehling tobacco at 40 cents per unit with a weekly special offering five pounds for 1.75 dollars.
An 188x notice proclaims Goldsmiths Bagzaar opened May 1 188 and marks its 24th semi annual sale. The store expanded from 250 to 2500 square feet to display samples while top floor holds reserve stock. Garments are inspected for perfect fit and quality before sale to ensure prices beat rivals. The advert urges readers to attend.
On petition of J B H Felding the court issued a mandamus against Fell township supervisors to show cause why a special levy should not be made to cover a debt cited at four dollars per person exceed ing annual collection limits. Felding holds three township orders totaling 200 dollars.
Large attendance at the Scranton auxiliary of the American McAll mission gathered at Recon Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon. Mrs Price presided. papers were read and a letter described Salles with American contributions. Ada Mr Clarke reported day receipts of 7 dollars, aiding a roughly 100 dollar deficit for the March annual meeting.
A citywide Methodist union meeting at Elm Park Church elected J H Shepherd president and Hey W Benjamin secretary. Attendees from multiple congregations discussed coordinated evangelistic work, church extension, missionary activity, and fostering fraternal ties, citing examples from Boston and Brooklyn.
A planning committee is to be drawn up with members including G. R. Clark Park Place Hinman Hampton Street 1D W Thomas Rimpoon Church J G Shepherd Elm Park. The committee meets Saturday evening and a general meeting will be in Elm Park church. All city Methodist churches attend Astory and Simpson absent due to a misunderstanding. A definite work plan and committee selections are expected at once.
The notice invites investors to explore manufacturing, farming, and housing opportunities within the Southern Railway territory. It highlights eight states, 5600 miles of track from Potomac to Mississippi and Ohio to the southern seaboard, and offers tailored publications by M. V. Richarde, Land and Terminal Agent, Southern Railway, Washington DC.
Rev Rother at Mowles named by Rev Blehap Po Wit as preacher of the Inte Few at Nanticoke with Rev P Winters assisting. Hawles sees purieh priest appointment. An eleven stack of Muslin Underwear is on display at Pinley's. Lane's on Spruce Street offers finest wines and cigars.
Sundar Jon Dodge of Dunmore and formerly of Tivraeadale, wife of M J Dodge, died at 12 noon Wednesday. Services at her husband’s residence on Lacki e win Nowpiliul street. Remains to be taken at 2 p.m. The family to ship to Botwrdwly for burial. funeral details pending.
A local store announces two magnificent pianos are being given away free of charge. The ad urges customers to visit the store to see the royal gift and claim the items.
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