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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1898
Page
5
An advertisement lists war related items including Cuba maps, world wall maps, a large world atlas, Navy and war edition prints, and assorted stationary supplies. It highlights wall maps, catalogs, and child carriages as part of a broad sale offering.
Miss Vaderwood will address four kindergarten mothers at Mrs. Janes Archbald home Friday evening. The event invites those interested in child training. A Philadelphia ad sought an errand boy 15 who could speak German.
Dr 8 P Longefront EpPOnL Vealorye accompanies a Covington township farm event. Colonel HK J Ricketts of Wilkes-Barre is appointed receiver of taxes by Judge Woodward. Patrolman Meteora and Gacheidie start a ten day vacation. Mrs James Melton of Sixth Street plans visits to friends in Honesdale.
Mise Anna Parker Kennedy of Waverly, N. Y. is introduced as Elm Park church new soprano soloist. She sang at both services yesterday and has prior experience at First Presbyterian in Waverly and the Chautauqua stage. Kennedy is connected with Elm Park and Mrs Wor den on Elm Park’s records.
The Thirteenth regiment recruiting drive exceeded four hours, with 125 applications between 4 and 7 pm. Osthaus moved HQ to the armory to handle the crowd, as applicants included veterans and men aged 20 to 40.
A large gathering of United Irish societies met at John Boyle O'Tooleys hall to plan the 1778 centennial celebration. President C J Boland said Father Pope of Hazleton may deliver the address. no reply yet. Committees discussed funding, charity aims, and possibly building a hall, with decisions postponed until after July 4 and a May 1 meeting scheduled.
A distribution of 2614 per cent on proved claims will be paid starting Monday May 2 at Peck and Peck office room 409 fourth floor Hoard of Trade Building from 9 am to 4 pm. Smith Lb Mott Analgnec.
The First Presbyterian church mourns Norman McLeod son of Dr. Jamon McLeod after a May death. Rev. Dr. Logan led a brief service as telegrams confirmed the loss and plans for the burial. Norman, about 18, known for his fine mind and Princeton prep, had endured ill health and an appendicitis triggered peritonitis, drawing sympathy from many peers and clergy alike.
Readers gathered after church to study Madrid dispatches in The Tribune bulletin boards noting a reported Spanish setback and an American victory. Locals debated implications and voiced renewed resolve as war news circulated amid cautions from The Tribune about trusting early reports.
In Scranton, Sumter brothers repair asphalt on Lackawanna Avenue. A wooden data box was left in the roadway to protect the patch. It was knocked about and ended up on the curbstone near the Coyne house. A peanut vendor entices a boy to haul it home, but the box stays put until early morning. A firm member notices it at Samver's store and orders the goods moved to safety.
A washery near Mondley on the Erie and Wyoming Valley line was destroyed by fire at 10:90 last night. Owned by W. T. Sheed of Wilkes-Barr, and ex Hheriit W Lewis of this city, with Stanley Reed foreman. Cause unknown. Built eighteen months ago, it could wash 250 tons of culm from the Pennsylvania Gravity road filling.
Elm Park Sunday School elected officers yesterday to fill vacancies from A. Caswell’s death Curtis Powell was chosen assistant secretary Isaac Haslam second assistant and George J Alexander floor assistant The group decided to hold this year’s annual picnic at Farview
In West Scranton Airs Eilfvaveth W. Bevan died at his residence 21 Jackson Street. He was years old. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Rescue efforts from Hallstead shaft area reveal extensive cave in with fast settling surface and gas filling works. Thomas Wilkins and David Emanuel are believed buried in old workings. recovery unlikely. Hearing on borough petition includes testimonies from local officials and taxpayers about land and taxation concerns.
A Saturday hearing in Ward and Horns office considered creating the borough of Moosic. The proposal covers the western and southwest portions of Lackawanna County, including all land in Moosic and extending into Greenwood.
A large turnout gathered at the Excelsior club Saturday for a children’s class party hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis. Young dancers in pretty frocks performed a grand march while a Lawrence orchestra provided music and colorful water color souvenirs were handed to attendees.
Dennis Tierney, a courthouse staff member, is recovering after a surgical operation performed Friday April 22 by Dr. Gates and colleagues. He shows rapid convalescence and remains under care as his health improves. The notice mentions local addresses and unrelated business names in Harris and Scranton areas.
Special offer for 25 cents. The ad promotes American Lady corsets in all styles colors and sizes with a promise of quality and cash on delivery on May 2 4 5 6 7 1808. Limited sale dates and emphasis on celebrity endorsement.
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