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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1898
Page
5
A desultory newspaper ad listing various war era items and supplies. It promotes wall maps of Cuba and the world, Navy editions, periodicals, fountain pens, paper products, books, wall papers, window shades, curtain poles, and children's carriages and wagons with prices and brief descriptions.
Weston and Mr Dimmick have returned from Huey. The family who supported some time abroad were to arrive yesterday. Lucien Trockwell of Connecticut, a traveling man, was at Motijermyn a few days ago and was taken to Lackawanna Hospital on a private pass. W T Shipron returned from Mt Gretna after aiding in provisioning rations for the Guard in camp there. He said Gretna weather on the first day matched Civil War hardships and the men showed greater joy the day after.
The will of the late George Filer, coal operator of Units, admitted to probate yesterday in the office of Register Koch. Executors named are Frank Filer and William J. McCormick. Wife Martha U D Filer receives the family residence. six children receive equal shares, with residuary interests to named beneficiaries. Distribution of 24 percent on claims begins May 2 at Pock & Feck, Board of Trade Building room 409.
Crowds gather at the armory as Colonel Osthaus and Dr Fulton screen 155 applicants. Of 120 examined, 20 were rejected, about one in three failed physicals, with 91 percent passing overall. Company A and other units prepare for muster and ongoing recruitment in multiple towns.
Last evening the Kim Park Church hosted its annual pew setting with the Ron Pow Jolting Wie conducting. Despite severe weather, attendance was high and premiums offered for saws exceeded expectations.
The pew letting was conducted by A. D. Plemon and committee members for the church. The session continued this evening to accommodate those unable to attend last night.
Rescue teams continue efforts to reach entombed workers at the Halletead mine in Duryea. Crews, including John Hale and Themis Walsh, pressed yesterday to locate the Woollea and recover the presumed trapped workers despite troublesome squeezing and difficult conditions.
With war excitement ending the theatrical season has closed in this city and only one more attraction remains possible to be seen locally.
The Tribune published initial details of a Sunday morning naval engagement near Manila with American forces achieving a decisive victory. An extra edition at 7 a.m. followed the regular issue as readers sought updates on the battle and related events.
The city sees shrinking box office as wartime conditions cut attendance nationwide. A final performance by Anat Scranton at the Lyceum is planned, with Hoyt’s new comedy for one night. Harvey Long is praised for balancing ambition with audience needs and moral tone across the Academy and Lyceum bill. The Tribune reports live updates on the naval engagement and public reaction.
The Pastors' City union held its regular meeting at the Penn Avenue church lecture room. Rev. Pearce spoke on Wine from a biblical view urging the Christian church to uphold prohibition. Afterward a luncheon at Motel Ter featured tributes and fellowship with multiple local clergy in attendance.
Joseph Malgood, a 22 year old miner at the Sterrick Creek mine in Peckville, was crushed under a fallen roof and badly injured. He was brought to Lochkiwintint Hospital with broken ribs, lung penetration, ruptured kidneys, and other injuries. An operation was postponed awaiting the patient’s condition and possible recovery.
The Young Men’s Christian Association club faces the Acme Colored Giants at Athletic Park tomorrow. The Acmes beat Allentown 6 to 5 last Saturday and Pittston 16 to 3 on Sunday. In Carbondale Saturday the association club defeated Carbondale 4 to 0. Only three hits were recorded off Stengline.
Newing of Mulberry Street enlisted after leaving Scranton to join the US Navy. He sailed from San Francisco aboard the Baltimore and fought in the battle near Mania Sunday morning. Mattick Carey of Albany is serving on the Raleigh, which participated in the memorable engagement.
A report on assignee Mott distributing funds for depositors of the Hyde Park Bank in the Board of Trade building. It notes the on hand balance around 1,000 or a percentage of depositor claims and mentions the bank's failure during a hard period.
Mr Mott states depositors will receive another payment though the exact amount is not yet set. He notes careful resource management has yielded 761g of the total claim and expresses wish to realize as much as possible for depositors while winding up the bank affairs.
Judge Gunster grants an injunction blocking the defendants from using the name New York Dental Parlors in notices, signs, or ads that could mislead patrons into thinking their business is Dr Sapp’s. Dr Sapp, a University of Maryland dental graduate, opened a Wyoming Avenue practice after working with Dr Hill & Son. Attorney John M. Harris represented Dr Sapp.
The remains of Norman McLeod were brought from Princeton by train with Rev Dr and Mrs McLeod and a party of former parishioners including six Princeton students who will be pallbearers. The funeral is set for 11 o'clock tomorrow at the Olive Street parsonage with Dr McLeod Rev Dr Tobinson and possibly Dr Hodge set to take part. Interment follows at Dunmore cemetery.
City forfitor M A McGinley furnishes board of revision and appeal with an opinion on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western communitys appeal from recent disments on its shops and railroad yard buildings. He says one shop used exclusively for repair qualifies for assessment and notes only one shop is termed a construction shop.
Special offer for Corsets in Scranton. One day sale with cash on delivery May 3 4 5 6 7. Warranted quality and full range of styles and colors for every purchase. Limited time promo targets local ladies with attractive pricing.
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