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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1898
Page
5
A fragmented advertisement listing war related items and reading materials. Mentions large wall maps of Cuba and the West Indies, a world atlas, Navy edition, Scientific American, World Almanac, various writing papers, wall papers, decorations, window shades, curtain poles, mouldings, and children's carriages and wagons.
A string of social items records Miss Mannes hosting a children's party for nephew Branley Mannons, a Grace Lutheran church bazaar, visits to Major Millar at Mt. Gretna, ordination attendance for Patrick H. McLaushlin in Cohoes, Mrs. Dillon and Miss Nowell at Greens Township, and clergy changes. It also notes C. Reed returning to Jamter Brow in Scranton, Charles Seamans leaving for Colorado mining work, and a farewell dinner for Eminent Commander Seamans at the Jermyn.
Died. Terefence McGuire of Monte Street Scranton aged 60 leaves a wife and two children. Funeral Monday at 6 AM from St John’s church with interment in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Gallagher Miss Margaret Gallagher of West Scranton died at residence yes Division Street aged 28. Funeral to be announced later.
Recruits from Honesdale Montrose and Providence plan to depart by special cars to Mt Gretna for camp with the Pennsylvania division. About 200 men were examined for physical fitness, with 50 already enlisted per company and others awaiting confirmation. Colonel Coursen seeks horses for the regiment ambulance and arranges seven extra recruits per company to cover possible discharges.
George Denne yon, 40, of Sport Hull Dunmore, entered John Rook's home and attacked Rook with a cradle. Rook defended himself, Denne yon was injured, and both were altered before the Justice of the Peace who charged Denne yon with threats and attempted assault. He was committed to jail in poor condition and rushed to Lackawanna hospital.
A divorce was granted to Pred W Wolf from Mary Wolf on a date in May. They married February 28 1850 and separated May 28 1800 after Wolf left work to seek machinist employment in Paterson New Jersey. He returned to find his wife gone and they had not lived together since. Letters from her were used as evidence of noncohabitation. They resided at 42 Adams Avenue.
Patrick Gallagher was arrested at Taylor Saturday for burglarizing the Miles McDonald barber shop in Mi nook Friday night. He was held for his court appearance as authorities reported capturing the goods.
Patrolman James 7 Saul collapsed at the West Side police station while on duty with the West Scranton detail. He was rushed to his home at 125 West Linden Street where he remains under a physician's care after receiving prompt medical attention.
Workers at the West Ridge colliery and Superintendent BH. BE. Kingsley met on Saturday after a Friday strike. They reached an amicable adjustment and the men agreed to return to work this morning, with operations to resume.
An expert analysis shows vast timber near the Capitans and Sacramentos in New Mexico and Arizona, with millions of feet of pine, red spruce, bull pine, and juniper. The New Mexico Railway and Coal Co plans to tap these sources, expanding timber shipments to El Paso and regional markets, including mining support and railroad ties.
Attorneys argued over districting Abington township into two and three election districts. The Callahan estate case centered on trustee ownership and a widow’s share, with two weeks adjournment. A Moodle borough plan and rail plan details were noted, with next steps to Wilkes-Barre and Washington.
H L Hibbard of Akron, one of twenty one Cornell students visiting Scranton for mechanical and electrical readings, fell ill after an all night shift at the Lackawanna Heating Plant. He was rushed to Lackawanna hospital with acute cramps and near unconsciousness but began convalescing. Students planned shopping visits before departing for Ithaca this afternoon.
A plan to organize a low rate excursion from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties to Washington coinciding with Pennsylvania troops marching into the city was proposed. D. B. Atherton is to promote the effort in support of the Thirteenth and Ninth regiments with profits split between the company and relief funds. A conference will be held to finalize the details and investigate the scheme.
City council grants the Lackawanna Telephone Company rights to erect poles string wires and operate a telephone system in Scranton Pennsylvania. The ordinance requires construction within a year and caps service at five hundred subscribers with preliminary guarantees and internal approvals.
Delegates from Knights of the Golden Eagle castles across the state arrive in the city for the annual meeting at the Academy of Music. Headquarters are at Hotel Jermyn with events at A C LA W hall Lackawanna avenue. Activities include parades trips to mills a coal mine tour and a banquet at the Bicycle Club.
John Dill, son in law of Mr and Mrs Hetzel of the Eleventh ward, attacked Mr Hetzel with a crank and his mother in law with an iron pipe. Special officer Clifford arrested Dill on a Saturday warrant. Dill remained jailed on default of action. Scranton notices list union fees and local shop details in this damaged column.
A brief item notes a small coffee transaction involving Ui and Java priced at two cents. The short record lists En Courgen as the place of mention with minimal context.
A business announces ample flour stock and pledges to protect its trade by selling at the price others pay by the car, signaling stable supply and competitive pricing while the stock lasts.
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