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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1898
Page
7
The Wiskee-Barre Record can be had in Streatenst at the news ends of M. Meinhart, 1 Wyoming avenue, Mic, Lackawurne avenue.
Community notices record many events including club meetings at the Apolly club Lack Wil iene Torpelea and Finley s Halk. A funeral for Michael O Mara is noted with interment at Dunmore Catholic Cemetery. Shenandoah police report a warrant arrest of Warry Cranston and Watts. A church benefit concert for Rev. Grant is planned for April 184 with tickets forthcoming. Memorial service for Miss Frances Willied is set in Elm Park church with Mrs. Clara Hoffman among speakers.
A new convent in Pittston, contracted by Conrad Schroeder of this city, will cost £30,000. The building, to replace the old convent on William Street beside the church, aims to be one of the most imposing structures of its kind in the district.
The notice states no jewelry is in progress at Weichel the Jeweler 408 Spruce Street. Sales are held in the morning at 10 90, afternoon 200 and 730 p m.
Boston police captured Longo, accused of a September attack on Celeberto Coleberti at the Little England settlement. The siege began with a dance quarrel in New York and ended with Longo’s arrest in Boston, aided by a series of letters and a New York hideout.
The St. David's Society of Mismouth adopts resolutions expressing sorrow for the Maine disaster, commending the president's handling, and pledging support for the inquiry and national unity beyond party or race. The text honors sailors, notes the tragedy of February 15, 1808, and calls for shared humanity and confidence in official findings.
Word was received Tuesday of the death of Sister Alponals, a sister of Mrs. B C Neville of the West Side, formerly of Hawley, and sister of Mrs. J J Neville and Mrs. James Fitzpatrick. Funeral services and interment will take place in Erie.
Constable Woelkers and G A Miller were arraigned before Alderman Bailey on trespass charges. Bertha Kilata of Meylert avenue pressed the case. The defendants were represented by Attorney John Scragg who argued that no action could be taken against him.
Duty, Millar as administrator and Constable Woelkers argued they had legal authority to enter the house and search for the missing articles. Dr James Rea testified that Mrs Wilhelm claimed the Kalatns and McAndrews would receive the goods taken. His statement was supported by Michael McAndrews and his daughter Maude. Alderman Hailey adjourned the decision until tomorrow.
The Delaware and Hudson Company introduces a personnel record system managed by Superintendent Manville. Each employee’s service will be logged, with notices of unfavorable records and possible disciplinary actions. Promotions will consider prior records to encourage faithful and intelligent performance.
Flooding the Alden mine near Nanticoke is near completion with water now fifty feet deep in the shaft. Lower workings are drowned and officials plan to deepen by forty feet more to reach the fire. A surface bore hole will finish by Friday to tap affected areas. Two large tanks are received to fit cages for water clearance.
Having bought the entire stock of several large factories in New York and Philadelphia at reduced prices, The Metropolitan on Wyoming Avenue advertises tobacco goods for cash. The factories closed due to Cuba war scarcity, requiring immediate sale in large or small quantities.
Mary Hoban Maggie May and John Morgan fined for drunkenness. Edward and Davia jailed yet fined for rioting by throwing stones at White House sale. Annie Rooney, 24, committed for drunkenness and street writing. Quarrel on Lackawanna Avenue ends with Armison and Nellie Walsh arrested. wife eludes police. Armison asks cab to station. cab fee added to disorderly charge.
Auction in progress at Welchel's located at 198 Spruce erfest selling items through the day with sessions at 10 30 am 2 20 pm and 7 30 pm local time witnesses report ongoing bids and active sales at the site.
At the Hampton Street A Methodiat Epienopal church on March 1 Ish Courtright and Eva D Hess both of Scranton were married by Rev FL P Doty. On March 2 James A Stuart of Beranion and Badie A Grant of Hawley wed by Rev W J Ford.
Obituaries notice from Scranton reports Wellcome A Browning six years old died at his son J W Browning home on Pilati Mace. In Taylor Nicholas McLaughlin aged 3 died Friday with burial in Minooka cemetery. Shenandoah reports Mrs John Walsh of Beranton street died, with burial to be announced later.
The Board of Health weighing drastic steps to condemn the Dowd & Miller stable on Halletead court between Linden and Mulberry streets after Health Officer Allen and Sanitary Policeman Markeoler reported foul odors and soil contamination. A motion granted authority to act with the city solicitor, and the board will push removal and ground disinfection if the property is deemed a public nuisance.
The Scranton Tribune claims Wilkes-Barre board of trade adopted a method to terminate fake advertising, identical to Scranton’s prior move praised by D B Atherton. The Times allegedly credited Scranton and Atherton, with Tuesday’s report supporting the claim.
In Washington on March L the Pennsylvania pensions have been fixed. Joss B. Shoemaker of Stroudsburg receives an increase to 40 dollars, Daniel W. Holly of Berwick to 40 dollars, John Teeter of Evergreen Bradford to 410 dollars, and Joseph Eugene Walter of Scranton to 8 dollars.
Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a safe way to keep the blood rich and pure. The note claims Hood's Pills are purely vegetable and do not purge or gripe, appealing to druggists.
A dense shopping list advertises linens towels and damask at deep discounts. Items include bleached toweling from 3 cents, pure linen napkins from 50 cents, heavy German linen napkins, double damask tablecloths, and assorted Muslin and Sheeting at multiple price points. Numerous brands such as Stevens Lockwood and Whiteline appear alongside price tags and description fragments.
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