Button and Lace Sale Highlighted at $3.00 Each
A sale notice invites buyers to choose Button and Lace items including patent leather tipped and kid tip styles. Prices set at 3.00 dollars, urging readers to come quickly to make selections.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1898
Page
9
A sale notice invites buyers to choose Button and Lace items including patent leather tipped and kid tip styles. Prices set at 3.00 dollars, urging readers to come quickly to make selections.
The Wilkes Tarre Record can be purchased in Scranton at M Moeinhart newsstands located at 119 Wyoming Avenue, Mac Lackawanna Avenue.
Local column lists various small items from May including condo notices, obituaries, and thanks. Mentions visitors for charity events, a Mawpen Mill advertising car, police court outcomes, railway and mine operations, minor injuries, and a new transfer company streetcar in the city.
On Saturday the store will cut prices on every pair of shoes in the Ktove Mears and Hagen collection. The reduction forms part of a department wide sale aimed at clearing stock and boosting weekend traffic.
The Prohibition county convention will be held in the courthouse on Tuesday May 10 at 7 o clock sharp. Delegates will be elected to the state convention at Martinsburg.
An early term birth at Madison Avenue brought a daughter to Mr and Mrs M P Pottuett. The couple names the child Bennett.
Inside workers at the West Ridge coal mine struck in protest over a disputed time system. About 230 miners, including all inside hands, halted operations to press grievances addressed to company officials. No work planned until replacements are found. five organizers sought legal action for back pay.
An unknown man on a bicycle sped from Chestnut to Ninth streets on West Lackawanna Avenue last evening at about 9:00. He lost control near Ninth Street crossing and crashed after a little girl stepped into the road. he was carried to Rogas Hotel and later removed by carriage. The rider, described as large and powerfully built, survived with injuries, and the wheel remained twisted but otherwise intact.
A historical notice outlines upcoming court adjournments and schedules. It states no court next week or the following, with grand jury convening on May 23 and various court sessions in common pleas, criminal, and equity divisions, ending with adjournment to September and a single August entry.
F. Whittemore, a well known Holy War figure, is around again after breaking his ankle. He will attend a chair meeting this evening for rehearsal at the Providence Presbyterian church.
The five fi Hours shaft at Port Blvtichird was extinguished yesterday morning after a 24 hour effort led by General Superintendent Bryden and foreman James Heslin. A fatal accident occurred when Peter Heslin, father of the foreman, died on his way home. Surviving relatives include Celia, Kate, James Bearaud, Mrs John Gaomon, Mrs John Wing, Sister M Reginus, and Slater Heslin of Boston. Three or four roof falls hindered progress, but the shaft will resume Monday with minimal gangway damage expected.
The Honesdale In hoverident recalls Dr J W Kester of Honesdale former clerk for Commodore Dewey aboard the United States Steamship Mississippi. Kester, linked to the Civil War era and 1862 Port Hudson fight, later accompanied Dewey in New York en route to extended duty.
The Free Press owners sue Tribune Publishing Company to recover damages claiming a contract to publish a Sunday edition was breached and that Tribune’s actions harmed their business. Heamish, editor, states the suit seeks compensation and the case will proceed to trial.
Harry Swabsky and H Goldsteger appeared before Alderman Howe on larceny by bailee allegations. Swabsky bonded for his appearance after being accused of disposing of wagon running gear a crowbar and scrap iron entrusted to his care by Goldsteger.
A 9 year old, visiting on Wyoming Avenue, was bitten on the left ear and neck by a bird dog owned by Charles Tropp. Patrolman Saltry shot the dog after it attacked, and the girl received medical care from Dr Capwell.
A Wilkes-Barre group led by John A. Schmitt Dr Gumpert Mr Steemater Mr Wad dell Mr Goods and others began oil prospecting in Wyoming. A regional paper says they struck the fluid in satisfactory quantity and plan further development.
The Cniyjae base tall hab of Baris aims to face the Piicehurg Nonpareils Aut es in an anticipated contest. South Slide Hihilere seek elite status while a full, reorganized roster with experienced pitchers and fielders is described, mirroring past champion strength.
Amateur baseball match scheduled for this afternoon at Athletic Park. The Young Men’s Christian Association and School of the Lackawanni will play, with 25 cent admission. First pitch set for 2 o’clock, weather permitting.
A youth group from Waverly Baptist Church hosts a benefit concert this evening to aid the Sergeant Pell post Grand Army of the Republic. Commander BR FH Helgate will preside as a grand demonstration honors members nearing the Grand encampment.
John Wanamaker spoke at Reading outlining opposition to Spain in the war context and denouncing Pennsylvania treasury mismanagement. He criticized the legislature, cited the Lexow probe costs, and urged reform, condemning Republican leaders and calling for accountability in state government.
The Pennsylvania Limited express from Jersey City to Chicago collided with a freight at South Bristol at noon. The engines crew and fireman were seriously hurt, but all of the passengers escaped with minor injuries.
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