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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1898
Page
7
Scranton girls quickly adopt the new six inch Golf-cut Wheel Shoe. Advertised as ankle supportive and roomier than an Oxford, available in black and brown soft Vici Kid with plaid tops.
The notice invites Republican voters in the Second legislative district to a convention at the Arbitration room of the Court House on Tuesday April 8 1896 at 2 o clock pm to elect two delegates for the Republican state convention at Harrisburg in June. Voters will also have primary elections in their precincts on Saturday April 2 from 1 to 7 pm. Fred W. Friete, Chairman, Walter E. Davis, Secretary.
Rev. Gh. Ta Aliyeh to speak at Rescue mission tonight. Lawretta Gallia and Vito Beceurl of Dunmore wed Saturday by Alderman Wright. Hibernians convention planned in College Hall April. Morsin brickyard sold and listed at Law Park Wilkes-Barre. John Reap charged with larceny and receiving. TT Murke outlines case. Edward Frable and Frank Freddie linked to stabbing. Alderman Howe cites lack of evidence. Mrs Jennie Phillips charged with non support threats and assault. Phillips held at $200. McAll Mission talk postponed due to Mrs Haughton’s illness. Maria O’Malley funeral today. St Peter’s church rites, Tivde Park cemetery. Genteel furnishing exhibit opens 408 Spruce Street under Meyers and Mansfield. Family Herald last issue highlights improved four-page format and local ads. Telephone 13.
The remains of William Tallman Smith arrived from St. Louis and were to be laid to rest Tuesday at St Luke's Church Scranton. He suffered chest pains after arriving from Florida and died Friday morning. The funeral plans, memorial minutes, and church leadership notes accompany the reporting.
The Ninth regiment armory in Wilken Barre hosts Decoration Day events by the Young Cambrian Aid Society. Prizes include a 400 gold medal for a mixed chorus, 60 for other acts, and various solo and duet performances by named composers and artists. The Colliery Engineer Co offers two prizes for essays by residents in Pennsylvania’s anthracite fields.
Mise Osland the only witness in the Renwick divorce proceedings testified for the libellant Mrs. Tonwich. She described a dispute at the Renwick home where Homer Givett refused to leave and was restrained after a heated exchange while Mrs. Renwick showed a torn dress and returned with altered clothing. The witness noted the house was modest for a man earning fifty dollars monthly.
Eugene Garwood, formerly of West Scranton and now postmaster at Virginia Teach Virginia, has received a government order to be ready to relocate the contents of his office within twenty four hours if hostilities erupt with Spain. Garwood is the son of J. B. Garwood, longtime West Side resident, and his son also serves as a postmaster in Lynnhaven Virginia.
Burlington, the man arrested here for stealing $55 from his sweetheart at Braddock Pennsylvania, left here Saturday morning in charge of Lieutenant of Police Donovan. He continued to deny guilt and warned the officer that they would learn the true cost of the crime when they reach Braddock.
Richard Jones one of two men detained for skipping board bills at the St. Charles and Exchange hotels in this city was arraigned Saturday before Alderman Howe and released. Jones paid his hotel bill at the St. Charles. His companion Phillips was released on Thursday.
Patrolman John D. Thomas continues to improve after injuries and is able to eat small portions of solid food. He sleeps regularly and well, and the soreness from the wounds is gradually fading, a favorable sign.
An elderly 87 year old woman, Mrs Mary Hosle of 219 Broadway, suffered a fall down stairs Saturday resulting in a fractured arm and severe bruising. Her advanced age and the shock make recovery doubtful.
In Akron Ohio on March 2 George and Anthony Abderemott youths sons of John Abderemott were killed when struck by an electric street car. They were crossing the street hand in hand and halted before the vehicle. The impact mangled their bodies.
Berlin dispatch reports Austro-Hungarian government negotiating to sell a war vessel to Spain. The Vienna correspondent notes the talks are under way as of March 27.
London dispatch reports the United States cruisers San Francisco and New Orleans formerly Amasonay sailing at 6 pm local time for New York in the wake of their Atlantic voyage.
Fred Coons known as the Hermit Vagabond was captured by Special Officer John Coslett after a week of fires on the Lackawanna Iron and Coal tract. He admits burns and claims wage fraud by the Gas and Water company and is held at police headquarters.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians plans a three day state convention June seventh to ninth featuring the formal amalgamation of the Boards of Erin and America. Delegates from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties exceed 150 with large crowds anticipated at a parade and a major reception and excursion to Farglew. John ONeill of Philadelphia leads the America board while Edward F Blewitt heads the Erin board. the two boards unite June seventh with events at Trenton and Scranton participation.
Boston March 24 A special dispatch reports H M Spencer of Scranton Pa achieved the highest possible score 75 points in the rifle match at the N KE Sportsmen's Association show in Boston.
The March term of the Common Pleas Court begins this morning with a three week civil session. Judges and court staff prepare to hear a docket of civil actions, including pending lawsuits and motions, amid routine courthouse activity.
The court opens this morning for a three week trial session with numerous cases awaiting adjudication. Among the key matters is the Beranton City bank case long pending in the courts, signaling a busy period ahead. Hood's Sarsparilla is urged as a proven remedy there, contrasting with unknown treatments.
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