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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1898
Page
5
A Scranton dealer touts Perry Brothers pianos as part of a long tradition while comparing local stock to established makers. He notes Deway and rivals such as Knabe Vore Briges and Ludwig, detailing decades of production and the shop’s 14 years in business.
Pittston committee chair calls Thursday afternoon meeting to plan talks with coal railway representatives. Hazleton hosts interstate commerce panel next Tuesday. Berwick candidate W H Woodin announces bid for Congress in Seventeenth district with Haas and Brown. Captain David Henning to seek Republican nomination for Schuylkill County judge. Roberts Lucas of Florence N J to Mary E Lucas and Prof J G Secor wed July 27 at 11pm. Scranton Directcrun VP J C Gallagher to enter essay contest in Boston. Long Street home welcomes a baby boy.
Hon W H Stanton is dangerously ill. Thomas Walker of Wilkes Barre was in the city yesterday. Rev Father Judge of Hawley visited Bt Philomenas and Peter J Kelley’s home. Mr and Mrs G Morrie and daughter Eva from Washington Ave are at Asbury Park. Mrs John Burke and two sons left for Atlantic City for a month. Miss Anna Boland visiting her sister Mrs Michiel McNally. Miss Emma Erdman visiting Mrs Mary Brock at 714 Adams Ave. Miss Mobile Donahee of New York being entertained by Hon and Mrs Flo O Malley. Theodore Bauschmann to Asbury Park for an engagement at Coleman House. Emma Foster of Scranton visiting her grandmother.
A. M. Fowteh and Martha Foster of Port Carbon visit Mrs. Emma Hill in Reading. Mise Phillippina Tropp from Washington Avenue vacationing at Lake Wircin. Miree Tropp stays at Point Comfort cottage. Chief Hickey of the fire department reports to his office after a mishap. Miss Kathleen Casey of Chicago visits James O Malley on Ratlroal Avenue and attended the National Educational Association meeting in Warrington, D.C. She toured Camp Alser to see her brother, a member of the seventh Milnele regiment.
General Toral’s surrender to end the war caused widespread rejoicing. Bulletin boards at The Tribune and suburban displays carried the news, drawing enthusiastic crowds. In Green Ridge, gongs and whistles joined factory horns as residents celebrated, fearing peace but uneasy about possible terms.
Otto H. Wockroth becomes the first Scranton youth to enlist in the regular army before the war. He volunteers for the navy but joins the Rough Riders after testing horsemanship and is believed to be safe in the Santiago campaign. His father Charles Wockroth received a letter describing departure from Lakeland on June 1, missions to Cuba and the voyage amid transports and gunboats.
Anthony P. Curran a traveling salesman for Stowers Packing Co died at his brother’s home in Wilkes-Barre from heart trouble after five weeks illness. He was about 45, survived by siblings Nellie Mrs Merrick J J Curran William James, with funeral from Avoca Saturday morning and Knights of Columbus members expected to attend.
Andrew Zulinski of Lugurne borough was injured at Pettebone shaft when a fall of coal crushed his side and back. He was brought to Moses Taylor hospital yesterday and is expected to recover.
The Building Trades council of Scranton and vicinity orders a boycott on out of town wood trim metal cornice and related building materials after April 1 1899. A circular letter to 75 firms and individuals urges local procurement to protect city mills and jobs, with a plan to present resolutions for signature.
A report notes cash gifts and groceries arriving for St Luke's Summer Home from local merchants and businessmen. Donors include Hay Roche for terra cotta pipe Luther Keller lime Rehnie Bach paints and many others who support the hospital’s Mountain Home program with goods and money.
A list of vendors and suppliers appears detailing canned goods, crackers, onions, prunes, soaps, hams, bacon, brooms, tables, tea and fresh meat. Names include Mitchner & company, Chandler & Short, M. M. Ruddy, T. J. Kelly, Rice Levy & company, J. R. Schlager, F. P. Price, A. D. Pierson, Jer myn & Duffy, Niagara Biecult company, Alfred Connell, Fenner Chappell & company, Ira Bennett & company, Wegman & company, J. 8. Kirkpatrick, A Friend of the Home, J. T. Porter, R. Kelly, G. Coreen, J. W. Peilio.
At a finance committee meeting President Francois and Captain W A May were named to arrange with City Clerk Lavelle for copies of the recent tax assessment at no city expense. A detailed financial statement for the past school year will be printed in daily papers, showing costs per pupil and per room, and highlighting economy or extravagance by building.
Hon T V Powderly immigration commissioner plans relocation from Scranton to Washington DC for family and business reasons. He owns 69 acre Hightsville estate northeast of the city near the District line and may move or sell the grounds while arranging his nephew Edward Dever's admission to a Catholic university. The Scranton residence is 614 North Main Avenue.
The high school literary society plans to carry on the city lecture course once more. The lineup includes Cetoner, the New York Philharmonic club, and speakers like Professor John DeMotte, Leland T. Powers, Dr. I. H. Conwell, and Lotus Club with Miss Norton. Season tickets are $1.59 with reserved seats, and a city canvass begins to collect orders.
Maple Grove camp meeting moves from August 24 to 30 to avoid conflicts with Hamiton ton. Rev A M Stirk of Allentown along with other speakers will preside. Jerome Garr will supervise singing. September 1 will be annual temperance day under the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Grounds improvements planned to ensure a comfortable stay. Rent inquiries to Rev Jerome Garr Warden Pa. Further details by W J Emery secretary Winmers Pa.
The Newark Shoe Store markets modern design and quality in every pair. It promises fashionable styles, durable builds, and reliable comfort across its footwear range for men and women.
At a Scranton Soldiers' Relief meeting officials discussed adopting Wilkes-Barre chaplaincy methods to divert soldiers pay directly to relief funds. About 60 families have been aided. 49 needy cases were reviewed with 10 helped and 13 deemed not in need or investigated.
A portion of subscriptions remains unpaid with about a quarter still due after initial collections. The report notes similar percentages collected and outstanding, indicating ongoing efforts to recover the balance.
Bauer's band presents a Washington avenue concert at Excelsior Clubhouse with pieces including The American Flag Bohemian Girl selections from Il trovatore and Zampa overture and Star Spangled Banner.
The Denver and Rio Grande railroad promotes Colorado Utah and New Mexico tours and transcontinental travel with double daily service and through Pullman sleepers between Denver Salt Lake City Orden and San Francisco and Los Angeles. Requests for illustrated pamphlets go to H E Tupper New York or to 8 K Hooper Denver with a notice about a set of six Rocky mountain views mailed on fifty cents money order to Hooper G P and T A Denver.
A Newark advertisement asks who pays too much for shoes and offers their footwear as a better value. The copy invites the reader to try their shoes with the aim of turning him into a steady customer.
New York to Chicago coaches on Delaware Lackawanna and Western trains No 6 and No 7 offer low rates and superb dining car service. Enjoy fast time and elegant equipment as the Liederkranz hosts the July 20 excursion with Bauer's band.
Walk past Mammoth Stores and view a large window of boys and men’s clothing. Suits advertised at 11.98, 9.98, 7.98 and 4.95 in all colors and styles. Each suit warranted for wearing quality and fit.
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