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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1898
Page
10
A local shop promotes a large assortment of new wall decorations in various grades and patterns. They claim exclusive selections not seen elsewhere in the city and invite customers to view them with no obligation to buy, offering good decorators at reasonable rates.
A garbled revue recap lists performers and song titles from an eccentric show at Perry Bros. It names acts like The Black Diamond Express, The Lady Slavey Co., and The Chinee and the Coon, with varied titles and interspersed romance references. The flow evokes a sensational local theater page with many fragmented lines and stage directions.
The last supper of the season at Second Presbyterian Church was served under Mrs C W Kirkpatrick's direction last evening. A large crowd enjoyed an elaborate menu and the event included an active committee lineup with many named ladies assisting.
John Riker 24 of Pitts ton died yesterday from injuries suffered in Stevens mine at West Pittston two weeks earlier. He was one of only two men who survived the Twin shaft disaster in June 1896. The un married man's funeral is planned for Sunday afternoon.
The Delaware and Hudson Coal company laid a six inch culm pipe from the culm pile at the Conyngham coal yard across Canal Street to near the Valley roundhouse to wash culm. A bore hole sunk near the round-house affected the area earlier.
A weakened plan to flood the Conningham mine fire by washing culm through bore holes into old workings failed. The evolving strategy aims to fill the old galleries to smother the blaze and prevent future collapses, as reported by Wilken-Slarre News-Dealer.
Two Hungarian men were brought before United States Commissioner Charles Durk Breck after noon on Breck yesterday charged with counterfeiting. They allegedly raised a two dollar bill to twenty in a crude attempt to net 18 dollars, were arrested after patron Hale detected the fraud at Fidler Hale’s on West Market Street. They appeared before Alderman Fidler and were sent to Commissioner Breck, each held on 1000 dollars bail awaiting the next United States court term beginning in March.
Deputy Attorney General Teeder told Auditor General Mylin life estates are valued at their cash value like annuities. The Justin Von Storch estate in Scranton valued at 875000 places the widow's life interest at 41000 and 52000 falls to collateral heirs. If heirs pay now tax on 75000 if widow dies later tax on 75000.
Samuel Samter won three judgments against Lackawanna township totaling 8246.73 before Alderman Donovan. The orders were issued by Michael Cusick and J. T. Brown, auditors, with attorneys M. J. Donahoe and C. Comegys and laborer William Conry. The supervisor refused redemption, the constable returned nulla bona, and about 50,000 dollars in such orders remain afloat amid a court order for a special levy.
Forrest L. Fraser longtime acting assistant secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association left the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station with friends bidding him farewell. He heads to Milton Pennsylvania to serve as acting secretary of the Milton YMCA, a move Milton should welcome given Fraser’s valuable work and many friendships made in this city.
The Scranton post office yesterday morning forcibly intercepted a letter signed Aunt Mary and addressed to Miss Graham in Brooklyn New York. The letter, previously described in The Tribune, led to a dead letter entry and contained money.
A. H. Koons of Kingston started constructing the line from the new colliery near Larksville to the Boston breaker at Plymouth. The coal is described as high quality and will be blended with coal from the Boston breaker for processing at Wilkes-Barre.
Our order with the manufacturer was for 50 rugs Smyrna Rugs 9x17 save 11600 Royal Axminsters 9 by 12 20.00 Royal Wiltona 12 by 12 40.00 The post will assemble at 12 30 p m Sunday March to attend the funeral of Comrade Charles Ridgeway of Dunmore in order of A B Stevens Com The Thirteenth Regiment Drum corps will govern themselves Attest William S Jones adjt
Biltenbender & Co announces tomorrow morning's sale at 6 Brothers' shoe store featuring tire cushions and pneumatic cushions in all styles. The event promotes stock newly acquired by Ya for Oswego.
An 1808 appropriation ordinance drafted by Mr. Thomas was accepted by the Joint Estimates Committee but reduced by about 89,000 from 205,000. The committee slashed spending across departments including treasury, streets, police, fire, and health while preserving key revenue and nonpartisan goals. An adjournment was set for next Monday.
Two families clash over ownership of loaded wagons full of furniture and ten bushels of potatoes on Lackawanna avenue. Ira Rodney and two workers abducted property from Elmhurst residents John Bodney and wife amid divorce claims. Constable Moran halts the caravan. Alderman Howe orders return of goods by nightfall and bail set for court next day.
The notice states Havana leaf scarcity prevents clearing for cigars and offers 85 reward to prove that La Paloma de Scranton, a 5 cent clear Havana cigar, is not clear Havana. It proclaims La Bandera de Cuba Libre as a featured product from the Court House Cuban Clear Face Factory at 19 Washington Avenue, Armensol proprietor.
A season closing event is planned at 6 Brothers, 608 Lack Ave, tomorrow. Details on participants or schedule are not provided.
A fragmented notice advertises a sale at Buttenbender & Co and 6 Brothers with bold claims of two for one deals on carriage wheels and other items. It hints at “The Battle Cry” being offered at reduced prices, urging shoppers to visit tomorrow.
Sol Goldsmith, of the Goldsmith brothers Bazaar, was detained by U S officers in St Augustine while taking fort photographs. Suspected as a spy due to his Castilian look, he produced a Scranton Tribune and a letter from his brother to prove identity. He was released and sent back to Palm Beach with photos confiscated.
Theodore V. Koneckny was arrested yesterday on a charge of giving a worthless check. George F. Heilfink testified before Alderman Howe that Koneckny took $5 worth of goods and paid with a bank check that bounces due to no account. Negotiations are under way for settlement.
Uae Horsford's Acid Phosphate praised by Dr T D Crothers Supt Walnut Lodge Asylum Hartford Conn as a remedy for energy and brain power. Palma 25c and 5 Palme for $1. G R Clark & Co 201 Washington Ave offer bargains in shoes. 6 Brothers promote carriage rubber tires and smooth rides from Bittenbender & Co.
Prominent performers testify to Kimball piano value while dealers advertise walnut mahogany and oak cases. Large pianos priced 250 to 350 dollars with easy terms and free lessons. George H. Ives, 9 West Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, is general agent. Foote, 122 Page Place, is local agent.
Cleaning requests were received for Marol Lit regarding carpet upkeep. The items reference urgent cleaning orders and assignment details remain unclear in the available text.
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