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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1898
Page
5
A local shop highlights a large assortment ofWall Decorations in American English and French patterns. The collection features exclusive designs at popular prices with cheerful viewings and no obligation to purchase. Decorators available on short notice at reasonable rates.
Johnson returns from Florida while Mikes M. FE. Henley of Wyoming Avenue travels to New York. Borantoniats guests at St Augustine include Sol Goldsmith and Berry, A H Blair, A M Courson and Walter Courson at Palm Beach Inn. Atherton family guests of Mrs Hannister in West Pittston. Judge Archibald accepts invitation to judge Pennsylvania intercollegiate oratorical contest in Easton next Friday night.
Two men known as Lowkey Parrett and Jack Kelly smashed a window on South Washington avenue and fled with coats vests and shoes. Patrolmen Peters and Quinnan pursued and captured Kelly near Roaring Brook and Garrett nearby. A third coat and trousers were later found on Hickory street, with goods identified to Schmulowits Bros. by 3 am.
Tonight's special meeting of a council will discuss general business with many ordinances and a third reading to be considered. The session is described as protracted and potentially uninteresting, focusing on routine municipal matters.
A large batch of measures to be approved on third reading includes paving North Main Avenue Providence Road and Court Street. constructing the Ninth district main sewer. transferring state funds to the Beranton Volunteer Firemen's Relief association. sewer on Stipp's Court. sidewalks on Garfield Avenue. and sewer on Bridge Street.
The joint estimates committee of councils faces a standoff as MR ROSS demands the Democratic majority endorse an amended ordinance. Republicans urge caucus and committee action while Democrats have not stated a plan. A one‑vote Republican council majority could amend if needed.
A large Binghamton delegation heads to the Electric City next Monday for a match between Frank Hartley of Binghamton and Jim Judge of Scranton. Local bantams Jon Allen and Toby Gardner train for a 6 round prelim as Bartles aims for Chicago bouts after victory.
A Watrous steam fire engine will be tested this afternoon at the corner of West Linden and Eighth Streets with Mayor Bailey, Chief Hickey, the joint fire committee, district chiefs and other officials present. The third class engine arrived from Buffalo yesterday and is now touring Lexington bound after earlier exhibitions in Detroit, Erie and Buffalo.
Funeral services for Mrs Caroline Barnum were held at her home in Binghamton on Sunday afternoon. The Rev Dunham conducted the simple service. Interment was in the family plot at Hollendack cemetery after a trip to Wilkes-Barre on the 7.40 train.
Constable Mink arrested eleven alleged unlicensed liquor dealers in Carbondale after warrants sworn by C. W. Traver. Traver planned to return tomorrow to pursue similar offenders in Duryes.
A morning gathering at First Presbyterian church saw Rev. Dr Meeo absent after an announced address. Dr Dixon and Rev De Gruchy also were not present, while Rev. Mr Wheen gave an informal talk as pastors including Dr Miehingon Neve J B Sweet Foster Bond Walsh Delaney Wilson and Mof Vu attended.
President Francois appoints standing committees for the board of control. Republicans hold two chairmanships on key panels including building and finance. Democrats lead supply text books teachers high and training school. Gibbons denies a pub lished report on quorum. A litigation committee is created to handle legality questions. A teacher payroll and February funds are reviewed. Funeral details noted for a veteran, Mr. Freitterle.
William Stone Torrey M D son of Ndwin P F Torrey from Honesdale and late of Brooklyn N Y died after a lingering illness on Friday March 4. His remains were moved to Honesdale for a private family funeral Saturday with Rev W H Swift of the Presbyterian church officiating. He was 60 years old and survived by a wife and two children.
The Luzerne line will extend to the city line at Lackawanna township and Washburn to Grant, with further work on Swetland, Market, Providence Road, and Dunmore Adams and Linden avenues. A West Lackawanna viaduct will be built once privilege is granted. General Manager Silliman notes plans include doubling streetcar capacity by merging two small cars into one larger unit.
A Thursday evening musica le will be held at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church to aid the Ladies' Aid society. The program features two parts with recitations songs mandolin and guitar solos and a graphophone selection by local performers including Miss Louise Johnson Miss Currie Rosencrans Miss Ada Milson Prof Richard Neubauer and Mr William Allen Vera Bolo among others.
Two equity suits filed Feb 1 by partners C J Spoerl John Kashenbach and F Hall against W W Van Dyke A L Collins and W F Van Tyke. Complaints allege injudicious maneuvers after faction gained control of the directors. Hearings set for today.
Reads as a fragmented OCR item listing a New York medicine company and related terms. Details are incomplete, making exact fate or event unclear. the readable bits name a medicine firm and a city.
Louis F Pritterie, an elderly Moosic resident, was found dead in his home early yesterday. Dropsy of the heart is cited as the cause. Since his wife’s death he lived alone. few visitors stopped by. His son in law John Kelly lived nearby.
The American Union Insurance Company sues Cyrus Burling Wagar for 5,000 libel, alleging a letter to Col. Coursen implied the New York Life Insurance agent was “no good.” John Jermyn of St A. D. Holland acted for the plaintiff, with Willard, Warren & Knapp as attorneys.
In Dickson last night the Fadden slate secured the presidency with M Fadden as president and James Caygill as secretary. Thomas Grier was named treasurer and John BR Jones solicitor.
The General Council of the Knights of the Golden Eagle in Lackawanna County announces the Grand Castle session to begin May 10 in this city. Visiting Knights and their ladies will tour the mines and steel mills. A two day Nay Ang Park picnic for the ladies, a ball and supper on May 11, and a parade the day before are planned.
Dr TWD Crothers of Walnut Lodge Asylum in Hartford Connecticut endorses Horaford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy of great value for building up functional energy and brain force. The advertisement appeals to readers seeking mental stamina and vigor.
Spring opening of High Grade Sewing Machines with live demonstrations. Seamstress machines boast modern features and lower prices than competitors. Five-drawer and drop head models offered at cash prices, plus a Tuesday special in the Fresh Meat Department and a concert by Bauer’s Orchestra on Saturday evening.
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