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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1898
Page
7
The Wilkes-Harre Record can be had in Severiton at news stands of M Meintart 114 Wyoming avenue Mac lackawan and avenue.
A varied local page notes a health fair in the bowl of health, a new ISS Gendron bicycle, and the Thalla German dramatic society's second performance Der Weisse Hirgeh at Music Hall. Morris J. Winfield leaves county jail after three months for burglaries at the Coal Exchange. Delaware Lackawanna and Western, and D&H offices updated. Ole Wood fined $3 for drunkenness on the DL&W tracks. Penn Avenue Baptist church hosts Young Men's Christian Association entertainment with Ollie Torbert and a Swedish male quartet. P. J. Barrett accuses P. J. O Connor of embezzlement. O Connor arraigned. Joh Woelkers to be taken to Huntington reformatory. Embezzlement warrants issued against J A Janesky and Joseph Moritz. bail posted. Rev H A Grant to preach on The New Testament Baptism at 8 pm. Matthew 1:1 text. Christ’s first miracle sermon planned for next Sunday evening.
The Northern farmer is urged to seek opportunities along the Southern Railway in the South where land is cheap fertile and yields heavy. Describes climate health and prosperity with grazing dairy truck farming orchards and garden products promising good prices. Information and descriptive publications available from M Y Richards Southern Railway Washington DC.
Judge Gunster orders Everett Warren appointed receiver to liquidate the firm Gilmore and Duffy after a prolonged dispute post dissolution in 1854 1898. The court requires accountings from July 1854 forward and transfer of assets to Warren upon bond. The move aims to end litigation and settle debts with an impartial third party.
Last night at Music Hall the Montefiore Hebrew School held its annual public exercises featuring pupil performances and a drama titled Queen Esther in English. The production showcased skilled pupils, with many actors delivering professional like portrayals under strong drill and clear understanding of the roles.
Democratic members questioned the board of control quorum break claiming Francois failed to allocate committee posts to suit them. A controller said Francois distributed appointments fairly to preserve Democratic majorities and chairs, while John Gibbons denied seeking favors and said only one chairmanship was sought for a named Democrat.
The February roll of honor was announced at St Thomas College. Students with averages above 90 in general studies and 44 in department were listed in Classical Commercial and Preparatory divisions. Top prize volumes in each department were awarded to John E Lynott John A Ford and Joseph WW Regula respectively.
Police sought l year old Carolina Sorvitz sent from Hilleide Home to Scranton for her son’s funeral in Providence. Relatives, late to meet her, reported no trace as of nightfall. She was to ride the Delaware Lackawanna and Western train and be picked up at the depot. No word whether she reached Providence.
The Wyoming Seminary in Kingston dedicates a new gymnasium donated by Mrs Caroline M Vettebone at Nelson Memorial Hall. Speakers include Rev Dr W H Pearce and others. the building features a suspended running track, twin bowling alleys, trophy and visiting-team rooms, and extensive facilities.
The boys side features one needle bath seven shower baths and two tilting basins with marble stalls. The girls side has one needle three rain baths with mixing chamber and thermometer. Each bath has two dressing closets. The gymnasium houses over 2000 dollars of equipment and the total gym cost is 91000 dollars.
Willard Warren and Knapp on behalf of Mine Inspector Roderick seek an injunction to stop Richmond colliery operations until the inspector's orders for repairs and improvements are met. Robert Brownlee, chief of the bureau of mining, returned to Harrisburg without a second visit but endorsed the injunction. The mine operated yesterday with a small force despite orders.
A fastidious thief took the first theater box office dollar, its frame and hanging wire, from the Linden theater lobby between 11:30 and 2:00. The bill bore the donor’s autograph on the back and was displayed as a keepsake. Authorities may trace the theft via the autograph if the note is used.
A fragmented price list from a local shop shows 5¢ to $3.50 items including Bleached Toweling, Damask table linen, Pure Linen pieces, and Muslin. Entries name German and Russian linen, Damask weights, and assorted crash cloths with per unit or per yard pricing.
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