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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1898
Page
10
List of wartime goods and reading material including wall maps of Cuba and the West Indies world, Our Navy pictures, war editions, almanacs, paper goods, stationery, books, wall papers, curtains, and children's carriages and wagons offered for sale.
Three divorce cases were decided yesterday by Judge Chinater. Alonzo Terwilliger obtained a divorce from chare, claiming desertion and abuse after four to five years of marriage. May Crecier secured a divorce from William Cropier on grounds of abandonment and incompatibility after eighteen years of residence on Penn Avenue. Bertha Stevens filed against W. W. Sterens for divorce after four years of marriage amid persistent abuse leading to separation and parental support.
The court discharged the rule for a new trial in the Thomas J. O Malley suit against Scranton Railway, allowing appeal to the supreme court. Judge Archbald found contributory negligence possible but Archbald concluded the 1868 act did not apply to street railways, and the jury verdict for O Malley stood or was set to be appealed.
The county collected 199 450 00 from hotel restaurant wholesale brewery and bottlers liens this year. Funds were distributed to state and local authorities with 73 licenses granted. Townships received four fifths of license money while boroughs and cities saw increases totaling 60 in some areas.
The April donations to Hahnemann Hospital express gratitude for numerous items and people. Gifts include jars, medical journals, books for the children's ward, preserves, ice cream, oysters, muslin, flowers, oranges, printing and desserts, with many benefactors named.
The county treasurer breaks down the liquor license fund into shares for the state county cities boroughs and towns amid a calculation showing how the money is apportioned among these entities.
An equity action by John F. Scrage for J M Everhart's heirs seeks a partition commission. The estate includes real estate on Franklin Avenue, Brass Works property, Wyoming Avenue, Emmett Street Bellevue, and coal lands in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties totaling more than 1200 acres. Heirs named include John F Everhart Nassau Street New York Mora Lewellyn Philadelphia George W Everhart Tioga near Philadelphia and others.
The twelfth annual meeting of the Wyoming Congregational Sabbath School union will be held at the Welsh Congregational church in Pittston on Tuesday evening and Wednesday, May. The program includes addresses, devotional exercises, committee reports, and examinations for the First Quarter. Services feature Rev. D. Georges Pitan Reson and Rev. W. l Verdymal with Benedictions and special English and Welsh addresses.
The Exodus from the Lehigh anthracite area continues with Hungarians Slavs and Poles leaving two months after the start. Some seek work elsewhere while most relocate to larger cities. Also noted is the death of Comrade Samuel G Hinwkley at 2 PM and his funeral planned for Sunday Dunmore cemetery with headquarters assembling at 2:40 PM in uniform.
Advertisement for Edition Phonographs and Columb ia Graphaphones at 205 Lacka Wanna avenue. Prices listed include 10 14 26 and 5 per dozen. Local display of records and accessories accompanying the sale.
Officers from eight companies of the Thirteenth regiment arrived from Mt Gretna to select recruits. They plan to take seven more men than the standard company size of 73, aiming to meet approvals at Mt Gretna and Hoyensdale.
President John Giraham of the Wilkes Harre and Northern Railroad has signed contracts for electrical equipment between Luzerne borough and Harvey's Lake. The line will be equipped with high voltage apparatus. General Electric Company is one contractor involved.
The Weetinghouxs Mleeitic company will supply electric motors and the Harrigiure Engine and Machine company engines and boilers. The project costs about 150 000 and aims to complete by June Th. Electricity will power cars to the lake and the power house will be at Luzerne.
During the week the New York Dental Parlors of Scranton were purchased by the Boston Dental Parlors and will be renamed. It is the largest establishment of its kind in the world and retains all old staff with new hires. The manager says contracts will be honored and offices at Wyoming and Lackawanna avenues will be expanded to serve more patients.
Buffalo to Warsaw Indiana and return. Tickets on sale May 16 for the General Assembly Presby terkin Church. Tickets good to return with Line Only S185. Thief Warsaw Indiana and return May 18. Tickets sold May 25 MM 7 and 28 good returning until June. On account of annual meeting of German Baptists. Only 8.20 Buffalo to Naperville and return. Tickets sold May 25 MM 7 and 28 good returning until June. On account of Myallo Shrine. Only 4.50 Buffalo to Louisville and return. Tickets sold June 16 and 20 good returning until June 24. For information call nearest ticket agent Fr Moore Nickel Plate Road Buffalo NY. Low rates to other points quoted from time to time. Elegant service. Superb dining cars. Vestibuled buffet sleeping cars.
Five humble patriots back a grand act by the president with praise for American made shoes for men women boys and girls. Henry Wertott, auctioneer and dealer in furniture, closes his Scranton store and moves to Albany, opening new ventures while promising success to friends. Wertott’s Penn Avenue location is noted and a War Atlas offer is advertised by Beidieman in Scranton.
Weichel the Teweler advertises Edison phonographs for sale at 205 Lacka wanna avenue inviting customers to call and hear them.
An advertisement promotes American Lady and ModI form corsets for ladies of Rotanton. It offers a 25 cent discount coupon with each purchase during sale days May 2, 4, 6, 6 and 7. The store promises all styles colors and sizes and warrants every pair.
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