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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1898
Page
7
A sparse item notes a location at 19 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton near Blac and Lackawanna Aves. The record mentions a pews stand or carving by M Meinhart and references Wilkes-Barre Record as source.
Obituary notes and civic resolutions appear in advance notices from local employees. Reports list arrests and court actions in the area including W. Millar, Tennis Morris, and T. Jones with brief charges and outcomes.
Court on Saturday discharged the rule in the equity suit of John Jermann against the Ferendon county to restrain levying tax for school work. Attorney for the heard argued the statutory questions. The Pittston case set for April. Scranton case pending February or March, likely delaying the decision. The Hijbert court will rule on the question in February.
The article notes a forthcoming gathering by the town school group named the Wound Tale to be held at Nash next Friday. The program will include a banquet and speeches with discussions on various educational topics.
A report of services at Wasnidits Presbyterian Simpan M Bd Church and Waelder Street Presbyterian and Siropwon Methodist churches. Dr McLeod urged character building, praising varied pulpit styles while warning against fake doctrine. A patriotic service honored GAR member Lieutenant Berra Grittywort with flags and flowers.
The Miss Minette and Mise Anna Harlow sisters performed violin solos, Walter Davis played organ, and Mise Gertrude Fellows recited The Musty Sword. Professors Howell and Thomas spoke on Soldier in Peace and Soldier in War emphasizing patriotism and justice, with a post event collection for the V O Me work and a closing benediction.
Nellie Lowry, longtime general secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association, ends her term with a Sunday service featuring music under Mrs. F. Brewster. The article lists multiple churches, events, sermons, and community activities around the Christmas season in Scranton.
Saturday noon ceremonies aboard the Delaware Lackawanna and Western car shape proceeded after a flag mishap. A new 40 by 75 feet flag tore when the wrong rope pulled. An old flag replaced it. repairs planned and a morning hoist scheduled. Attendees included Roe F. McKuenna and speakers A J Colbern Jr L J Lansing H M Edwards with a national song quartet.
Charles Gordon and Harry Breokstein, two men linked to a Boston clothing store theft ring, were arrested in Elmira while a suspected fence, afthirkes Stone, remained in Binghamton. Requisition papers to transfer suspects to Harrisburg have not yet been sent by Beranton police.
Rev. Dr. Levi Bird of the People's Prohibition church denounces Sunday newspapers and bicycle riders as evils akin to saloon influence. He calls Exodus 20:8 the guiding text, condemns weekday and Sunday cycling, and faults editors for sensational headlines and weekday news as distractions from Sabbath rest. He warns of judgment and laments modern press practices.
The death of Joseph Trode ends a 53 year tenure as postmaster at Strode’s Mill in Mifflin County. Appointed by President James K. Polk on October 4 185, he served in the post until his death more than a week ago, prompting a vacancy in the local post office under Congressman Mahon’s district.
Lt Dentler of the Eleventh U S infantry will open a recruiting office in the vacant Years building Wednesday morning. A Pittston native, he is seeking to enlist 700 men from the area. Recruits sent to Fort McPherson, Ga, with initial groups already dispatched from Mobile. Dentler previously visited Scranton to gauge interest among local friends.
Lieutenant Conkling has enlisted fifty men for his engineer company and more are under investigation. Each afternoon ex-Captains Dimmick and Stokes work at the armory enlisting men to form two of four companies in the upcoming Thirteenth battalion.
The marriage of Grace Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Williams to George Grant Brooke occurred Saturday at the bride’s parents home on Sanderson avenue. The ceremony was by Rev Nogers Israel with close family witnesses. Guests included Miss Hinman of Dundirk and many local families. couple will reside in Jefferson and begin a wedding journey after a formal breakfast.
A Scranton art scene highlights an exhibition of John Willard Raught’s recent landscapes and studies. The Dunmore native, famed in Paris and New York, presents tranquil, unpretentious works in the Republican Building studio, inviting locals to witness his poetic yet simple vision of French and American scenes.
Henry Flynn, one year old, was shot in the left breast by his 11 year old brother Marty at 6 30 Saturday evening while practicing at a tarret with a Robert rite. The bullet neared the heart and lodged under the shoulder blade. He remained in good condition last night though outlook uncertain. Dr Garvey hopes for recovery. The boys had practiced for an hour taking turns firing at the target. Neither knew how the accident happened. They walked to Dr Gitt rey s office for treatment before returning home. The father Owen Flynn, a known Dunmore citizen, is widowed.
Teachers and pupils prepare for a Lanesboro trip at a Saturday meeting of the Teachers Mutual Benefit Association. Professor D A Stone leads the excursion with assistants Miss Anna Malla and Miss Jesse Lees coordinating, and Hauer’s orchestra to accompany the event.
I W Gardner was released from the Eastern penitentiary on Friday after serving twenty six months for a series of forgeries tied to an insurance swindle.
A new daily through train to Chicago via Lackawanna and Nickel Plate routes will depart Scranton at 6 p.m. except Sundays and reach Chicago at 4 p.m. Features include through day coaches and sleeping cars for ride comfort.
The South Scranton and Minooka teams opened at the new grounds amid a band and two canteens selling beer. The Tribune notes it opposed liquor, while attendance reached about 300 with frequent canteen visits. Reed pitched for South Scranton in a no hit bid through five. Harmonies vs South Scranton slated next Sunday with band absent due to manager Burns.
An advertisement from Scranton offers treatment for a wide range of ailments including nervous disorders chronic wasting diseases and a variety of reproductive and urinary issues. It promises trial treatment free and home visits with an emphasis on women men and children and claims cures for cancers tumors ulcers and skin diseases with experienced physicians and daily hours listed.
At Pittston Junction the Lehigh Valley main line crosses the DL&NW Bloomsburg division. A new interlocking plant with forty levers has been installed in a tower to control antlteries and signals. The telegraph office was moved to the tower and instruments removed to consolidate operations.
On Saturday evening Sheriff J. D. Ferber closed the dining rooms of H. J. Rockafeller on Van Avenue in execution for 1500 dollars. The sale is set for next Saturday morning at the usual place.
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