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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1898
Page
8
Advertises a large assortment of new wall decorations in American English and French patterns. Highlights exclusive designs not seen elsewhere in the city, cheerful viewing with no obligation, and good decorators offered at reasonable rates to ready rooms before the spring rush.
Names addresses show M. Norton at Lackawanna Avenue Scranton and 32 South Main Street Wilkes Barre. No further context provided.
The text presents a whimsical,1920s style wedding scene with songs, monologues, and character names like Pretty Nellie Conway and Jewel of Asia. It weaves comic lyrics and stage imagery around a couple’s nuptials, a church scene, and a plea for a Perry Bros store’s offerings.
The Rambler notes a dispute over granting a wholesale liquor license near a church in Pennsylvania, citing no state law banning sales near worship or schools, leaving the decision to judges. It also mentions city street labeling reform discussed by General Manager Billiman and a Muscial Forum remark by M Alexandre Guilmant praising Bach and polyphony as foundational to modern music progress.
Navin Bowen John W Jones Misses Margeret Jones and Clara Staundern will take part in a concert with the Woodworkers' union in Mewes hall West Side on Monday evening March a. The piece will feature Bach and discuss his role in elevating organ music, noting its difficulty and lasting influence.
Herman Sehelerhilx of Honesdale visited the city yesterday. City Treasurer G. Boland and T. F. Leonard departed for California for a stay, with Leonard planning a longer visit than Boland.
A new Pennsylvania Bicycle Protective Association seeks a charter to insure bicycles against loss or theft. Annual membership is $2. Stockholders include W. E. Bittenbender and others. 2,000 capital divided into 40 shares of $5. Directors named. plan covers repayment with a new wheel of equal value. detective agency engaged to locate stolen bikes.
Special Officer James Durkin arrested two trespassers on Delaware Lackawanna and Western trains along Ridge Row. Anthony Dunyon, an Italian, was fined $3 plus costs for trying to ride for free to Little England. Walter Ambrose of Mt. Carmel was released after a candid statement and no fine.
County commissioners fixed appeal days for Scranton and Carbondale wards with dates in March and April. Ward listings cover first through twentieth wards for Scranton and five wards for Carbondale, with township and borough dates to be announced later.
Hughey Jennings along with Kelly and Keeler vow to withhold playing until salary increases match the rise in games. The trio argues the Orioles must pay for extra workload as manager Ned Hanlon weighs the demand. Jennings notes other Orioles may join if not granted a raise, while considering a coaching post with Cornell if unresolved.
Camp No. 8 members prepare a special Ontario and Western train from Jersey Central Station at 7 PM to Carbondale for the muster of a new camp. Guards drum corps lead the procession and the round trip costs are capped at fifty cents. Past Captain Lafayette Matthews will muster, the degree team will perform, and William Widenor will install new officers.
Gilman had Connell arrested last Monday for selling on Sunday and to minors, held on $500 bail by Alderman Fialler. Gilman then filed a $2,000 civil suit claiming Connell injured him by striking his arm with a baseball bat. Attorneys Pp. L. Fickes and Vosburg & Daw son represent the plaintiff.
The American Sporting Club presents Judge versus Thaartley Monday night drawing a huge crowd. Hartley supporters travel from Binghamton Great Bend Hallstead and surrounding areas with others from Bucquehanna to root for him. Sam Austin of New York may referee, a first for Scranton. Preliminaries feature Toby Gardner vs Joe Allen with strong local followings.
Enos Flynn of Providence sued the Father Whitty Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society for £50 in death benefits for his son Matthew, a member. The society argued the member forfeited eligibility. Flynn contends no forfeiture. Alderman Fuller reserved decision after yesterday's hearing. counsel were FE. C. Newedinb for the society and A. A. Voshure for the father.
A group led by Thomas Hooper of Wilkommen Barre and Captain N C Teeter along with Myr Thorn dyke of Plaing and others departed yesterday afternoon by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line bound for Alaska. Additional men from Carbondale and nearby towns joined in Wilkes-Barre with Chicago-bound members slated to rendezvous in Kingston last night.
On Tuesday evening March 1 at the Bicycle Club rooms Scrantonians may hear Flavien Vanderveken a violinist of the French school perform a recital. Soprano Kathryn Thiele from New York will sing the Grand Jewel aria from Faust and pianist Jennie Buchwald will assist for a grand musical evening.
Judgment by Alderman Pailey issued in favor of Mrs. Kolata in a trespass suit against Adolph Miller executor of the Wilhelm estate. Two silk dresses allegedly moved by Mrs. Kolata before Mrs. Wilhelm's death were central. Miller appeals to the common pleas court.
Fire broke out in Green Ridge Lion company oil house on Green Ridge street last evening at 8:20. The watchman saved the structure, only the floor was scorched. Alarm from Box 64 brought General Phinney Liberty and Niagara companies, who extinguished the blaze before tanks were reached. Carriage wheels advertised nearby.
The Ladies Aid at Trinity Lutheran church surprised Mr. and Mrs. William E. Warner on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their Quincy avenue home. Music by Newton Croft and Miss Garagin, remarks by Rev. Charles Speaker, and a repast followed a three hour gathering with eighty to ninety friends in attendance.
A letter signed Aunt Mary and containing money was received at the Beranton post office as undeliverable from December 25. It was addressed to Miss Annie Graham at 286 Vanderbilt Avenue Brooklyn New York but the recipient could not be found and no one claimed the uncalled-for letter.
The message urges modern businessmen to combine nerve and backbone for success. It advocates gathering strength through the best pure food products and asserts that the best is never too good.
Coursen's Gem Flour is advertised with a reduced price of 150 dollars per sack promising strengthened nerve and backbone. The notice emphasizes the product's bold health claims and sales pitch.
J. B. Gilman filed a civil suit against Nicholas Connell proprietor of the Railroad House on Scranton street. The case, added yesterday December 20, follows disputes over payment and related damages.
Plans prepared by architect L William for the Scranton Savings Bank and Trust company to build a four story structure on Spruce street beside the Mears building. The front will be stone and taller than first planned with a 21 foot banking floor and gallery clerks area. Upper floors to be club rooms or offices. Hon. L A Watres owns the parcel and Watres real estate company will construct. The bank was organized in 1879 with Is A Watres as president and O S Johnson as vice president.
A group of Italian workers appeals to the city controller and city engineer over unpaid wages for the Farber court sewer project between Olive and Ash streets. Contractors Thornton & Co halted work February 26, risk of contract void, with payment funds potentially insufficient to clear weeks of back pay.
Walnut Lodge Asylum superintendent Dr T D Crothers endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy of great value for building functional energy and brain force. Also advertise Bittenbender & Co carriage rubber tread to prevent bumps on rough roads.
Spring opening of our High Grade Sewing Machines with full demonstrations. Our Seamstress machines include every modern appliance. We offer machines at low cash prices, undercutting typical retailers. Three-drawer models priced from 14.98, five-drawer units 19.98, drop head models 21.98, all with cash terms.
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