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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1898
Page
7
Scranton girls discover the new six inch Golf-cut Wheel Shoe offering ankle support and comfort. Available in black and brown soft Vici Kid with plaid tops, marketed as a better alternative to oxford and knee boot styles.
Notice to Republican veterans of the Second legislative district that a convention will meet April 6 1895 at 2 PM in the Arbitration room Court House to elect two delegates to the state convention in Harrisburg June 2. Vigilant committees plan primaries in their precincts on Saturday April 2 from 4 to 7 PM. Fred W. Fleits Chairman Walter F. Davis Secretary.
A busy city notes column reports the Woman's Keeley league meeting at 7 PM, debates on bonds and the tax question, a tenth anniversary for Washington camp S of A, arrests and bail updates, law office moves, and numerous court actions. It details divorce rulings, sewer viewers, probate matters, and insurance disputes involving Krotky and local properties.
Robby Dobbs the colored heavyweight champion of the world and a former Boranton resident meets Arthur Coates of Baltimore in a three round show at Music Hall tonight. Coates recently drew with Joe Gann.
A three week term opens with Judges Edwards Archbald and Albright. The Joseph H. Gunster assignee suit seeks 14000 against George A. Jessup and others over the defunct Scranton City Bank. Defendants say debts were settled and payment twice if won. The docket also includes Calvin Freeman vs George W Potter wage dispute and several wage verdicts.
Constable Frederick Mink was beaten and kicked in Alderman Wright’s office after a hearing on a perjury prosecution against Woelkera and John Morane. Mink was removed to Lackawanna Hospital. Woelkera was arrested and held on $1,000 bail.
Brown the Urayman advertises the greatest facilities for carting freight with contact telephone 6632.
A jury in the United States Circuit Court awarded William Ford of Moosic 7500 dollars after Judge Buffington charged the jury. Ford lost a leg in a Delaware and Hudson accident at Mooele. The trial followed with the Gaughan case pending, alleging permanent injuries from a 1892 belt incident at Manville colliery.
A pleasant surprise party was held Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Bircher in Harrison Avenue. Guests included Misses Catherine Evans Anna Bevan Daisy Miller Jessie Mott Edythe Reese Anna Morton Kirke McDermott Phoeka Barnes and others enjoyed games music dancing and late refreshments.
A list of names including Emma Swarts Katherine Malberg Mayme Williams Mary Midwards Ar line Lang Ruth Francia and others appears in a social notes column. Couples Mr and Mrs King Elwell Mr and Mrs John Warner and several families are recorded among attendees and residents.
A telegram from Hornellsville New York informs Scranton Pennsylvania police of the death of Mrs Clifford Wakely mother of Mrs James Clifford. Police identify the Clifford family at 1926 South Irving Avenue as the correct relatives amid several with the same name. Mrs Clifford's husband James W a local cash store collector is noted in the telegram.
Mrs Nellie Palmer of New Street was convicted in county court on a charge of enticing a 14 year old girl to her home for immoral acts. The case alleges the girl Verna Bishop was drugged and assaulted at Palmer's house with accomplice George Shoemaker and nearby witness Carrie Stephens. The girl suffered injuries requiring hospitalization and a transfer to the Lackawanna hospital. A true bill was returned against Shoemaker and further action against Palmer was referred to the district attorney.
The report notes a boxer winning a six round fight over Devore before the Chicago Athletic Club in Chicago Saturday night.
Rev George E Guild opened a fortnight of services at First Presbyterian Church with a scholarly address from Kings ix 18 Elijah mantle. He drawn analogies with Elisha and modern Christians noting God does not compel service or blessings. Dr McLeod urged attendance at future services and the congregation was dismissed.
Mrs. Nettie E. Neal of Carbondale seeks divorce from John H. Neal alleging desertion since April 10 1898 after a marriage dated February 22 1885. Attorney John F. Reynolds filed the case for the plaintiff in Carbondale.
Promoter Jack Skelly of the American Sporting Club says a 20 round decision bout is planned between Owen Zeigler and Tommy Reanter in Philadelphia city limits. Substitution rumors name Austin Gibrons as Zeigler replacement in early telegrams from club officials yesterday.
A department showcases a wide range of fabrics and ready to wear with prices. New blocks and bright plaids in chinas taftas and satins offered in high colors. Mixed cheviot suits at 5.95 and green tan grey eta mines at 10.00. Covert suits in colors, durable stockings 25 cents, and fine plaid and striped hosiery for ladies and children.
advertisement noting genuine French and German goods offered in numerous patterns. Emphasizes authenticity and variety of patterns to attract shoppers and buyers.
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