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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1898
Page
3
A remark highlights a new creation made in the best popular style with unique colors not available in any local store. A quick glance should prove its quality and appeal.
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be obtained in Scranton at M. Meinhart, 119 Wyoming Avenue, and at the news stands on Lackawanna Avenue, Mac.
The Tribune reports small items: pew rental at Elm Park church, Pastore City union meeting, and a sermon by Rev Van Kirk. C W Traver held on assault charge by Constable Woelker. The Hauer store robbery yielded $18. Silk business changes to Harvey Bros. Pension increase for James Conley. Phoenix Chemical alerted for woodshed fire at 119 Capouse Arena. April exchange clearings rise. monthly totals show higher activity than last year.
In one week the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals raised funds totaling $2 for continued work. Contributions came from Mrs Walter Henwood Mrs E F Sturges Mrs William Bukhman Mrs W L Thayer and Vice President Thomas Sprague plus numerous donors including Mrs E B Sturges Mr F B Godfrey Mrs William Silkman Dr A J Tomnett Mrs G H Throop Mrs H Phelps Mrs K K Fuller Dr Gardner Dr Hubner E K Rice Robert Matthews Charles Schlager Samuel Hines J Post M T Keller Dr W G Fulton W E Thayer Mrs F E Jermyn C R Fulton Samuel Stevens B K J Matthews C W Matthews Horan Merrill H A Connell Jenn H Phelps Connolly Wallace Ware Sidney W Hiyes and others.
A sermon by Rev. W. O. G. Watkins at North Main Avenue Baptist on the war effort calls for unity amid political religious and industrial differences. He cites King and Scripture to urge Americans to unite against a common foe, noting labor capital and religious groups joining in the war.
Rev James Hughes laments rise of war as nations arm and clash. He urges prayer for God to end violence and grants sympathy to American soldiers, expressing hope for a just and victorious outcome while condemning war’s suffering. The sermon reflects 19th century Christian pacifist rhetoric amid global conflict.
Jerome Keogh, famed United States champion, returns home later this week after a string of decisive wins. He defeated Clearwater 174 to 142 in Pittsburg and later beat him 426 to 0 in a dry series run. his latest victory solidifies his status as U S champion. His brothers Mark and Michael operate a Norwich hotel as he plans a homecoming parade.
A large chimney on the Coyne house fell after workers on overhead wires caused it to topple. Patrolman Jin Saliry immediately sprang into action, guiding pedestrians to safety. No injuries were reported, and the incident was blamed on the chimney’s age rather than the workers.
Republican councilmen nominate Simon Thomas and Br Wenzel and David Roose for election to the board of tax revision. Democrats have not held a caucus and may contest openly with seven or eight contenders. A joint meeting of council members for the board election is set for this evening.
The Lack anoonh County Sunday School association holds its annual convention at the Carbondale Methodist Church next Friday with sessions morning afternoon and evening. Dr W W Fletcher of Carbondale is president of the association. Delegates will be entertained by Carbondale residents with dinner and supper.
Waverly High School will hold graduation exercises on Wednesday evening May 4 at the Baptist church. Dr. George P. Bille principal of East Stroudsburg State Normal School will deliver the commencement address. Closing exercises for primary, intermediate and grammar departments occur at the high school on Thursday afternoon May 5.
Rev W Henry Thompson state superintendent of the Pennsylvania Children's Home Society speaks in the city on behalf of the society. The object is to seek homeless neglected and destitute children and place them in intelligent Christian families with prompt care and supervision.
Mrs May Monroe was arrested Saturday and arraigned before Alderman Howry on charges of forging George Van Bickles signature on a local check for BT. She was committed to jail in default of 300 bail. Monroe uses several aliases and is said to be four years old and not living with her husband for about a year.
The court sentenced multiple defendants for liquor violations and related offenses. Convicts included Anton Thefer, Friedrich Bokinet, and John Teettchern who faced fines and three months in jail, while Andrew Komincki and John Zagierski received $100 fines and three months' confinement.
An all-year-old girl, Margaret Hich ards, was charged with stealing 22 26 from Morrisini's peanut stand on Lackawanna Avenue. She appeared before Alderman Howe, offered no defense, and was sent to county jail in default of a £200 bail.
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