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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1898

Page

3

Our New Ten Inch Bicycle Shoe

Scranton girls praise a new ten inch bicycle shoe praised for ankle support and comfort compared with oxford and knee boot styles.

Scranton

Union The Wilkes Barre Record Availability Beranton Stands

The Wilkes Barre Record is available in Beranton at BL Meinhart news stands located at 19 Wyoming Avenue Mac Lackawanna Avenue for local readers.

Wilkes-Barre Beranton Meinhart Wyoming Avenue Mac Lackawanna Avenue

City Notes Roundup of Local Events and Notices

Community items cover obituary notices and paid personal messages, with local meetings, sport results, and public notices. Reports include a street pickup, park game, arrests, and upcoming events with dates and places in Scranton area.

Knights and Ladies of the Golden Eagle Meet in City

Delegates from Knights of the Golden Eagle and Ladies of the Golden Eagle gather for the fourth and twenty-second annual sessions in this city with hundreds en route and grand officers arriving at the Hotel Jermyn and Hotel Terrace. A city welcome at the Academy opens events with parades, speeches, and competitive drills led by key officers from Philadelphia Allentown Reading and other points.

Grand Castle Knights of the Golden Eyele Grand Temple Ladies of the Golden Eagle Kalehte Knights Jermyn L. A. Tobin Philadelphia F. BP. Hunnicker Allentown Walter HM Polley Charles H. Webster D. Gray Lewis Minersville PD. Barnes Gearhart Ladies’ Order Hotel Terrace Pastoroand Templar Lottie Turner Pittsburg Grand Templar Kerr Annie Kerr Lucy Williame Lancaster Rebecca Hammond Jennie Steelman Lucy Swain Ancient Order United Workmen's Hall Lackawonrea Avenue Nentral City Dorian Castle Spruce Street Tobin Hunsicker Parnes Exchequer Jearhart Webster Perkasie Bucks County Dyer Alletheny City McKinney Phiadelphia Hutchinson Reading Guth Guth’s Hand, Kartler Ladies Order Tribe Une Walker Moore

Parade Drill Prizes At High School Vine Street Event

Competitive drills will be staged before the High School on Vine Street with prizes for best drilled commandery, second and third places, best appearing caste in parade, farthest distance and largest parade score. Lackawanna county entrants barred. Tonight trips to coal mines planned and Ladies host ball and supper at Scranton Bicycle Club house. Post Templar degree for Grand Temple admission at Ancient Order United Workmen hall at 5 pm.

Vine Street Castle Commanderien Chatles Lackawanna County Scranton Grand Temple Ancient Order United Workmen Hall

Peerless Baritone Arrested in Hoarding House Killing

George W. Carlston known as The Peerless Baritone Boloist was arrested after allegedly killing a resident at Mrs Tenney’s hoarding house on Fallstead Court. He attempted to flee, jumped from a porch, and was captured near Adame and Bornce Streets. a stolen watch was not found on him. He was intoxicated and claimed a back injury. Papers show varied employments and regular small sums sent to “mamma.”

George W. Carlston Rosa Carleton Adame Avenue Bornce Street Carston

Narrow Escape for Child Hit by City Trolley

Carl Hagen aged one, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Hagen, narrowly escaped death on Capoose avenue when a Scranton Railway motorman quickly stopped a approaching trolley. The child suffered a scalp wound and heel injury but was not in danger.

Carl Hagen Herman Hagen Capoose Avenue Scranton Railway Company Leneath

Miss Bertha Galland Shines in Haworth Company

In Joseph Haworth's troupe Miss Galland, former local resident, captivates audiences as Ophelia Lady Macbeth and Juliet. A Portland Party Press review praises her Ophelia as youthful and beautiful with strong pathos in the mad scene and notes the haunting quality of her singing.

T Bertha Galland Joseph Haworth Hamlet Macbeth Romeo and Julet Miss Galland Ophelia Lady Macbeth Juliet Portland Party Himlet

Girl seeks aunt in distant city after fleeing home

Nellie Evaniske, a penniless hungry Polish girl aged around twenty, ran away from Philadelphia to Scranton yesterday in search of an aunt. She knows neither the aunt's name nor exact location and was placed under care at the emergency hospital after appealing for aid at the police station. The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern trains feature broad vestibules, dining cars, and modern amenities described as superior, with attendants and Pintsch gas lighting.

Nellie Evaniske Philadelphia Scranton Delter Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Lake Shore

Waldron's Big Horse Sale at Electric City Stables

Waldron announces a large horse sale next Thursday at Electric City stables featuring thirty head of horses of various types. All horses will be sold regardless of price, with riders and drivers well represented in the sale.

Waldron Electric City Mater

Hearing in the election contest features disputed votes and witness refusals

In a crowded election contest hearing, attorneys claim fourteen defective votes and eleven doubtful ones. Witness J W Scanlon refused to say if he was paid for his vote, while another testified payment was for watcher's services. Dozens of ward residents from the seventh and twelfth wards testified, with several witnesses questioned about possible compensation.

Z. V. Scanlon Tul Seventh Ward Hamilton Donovan J. W. Scanton Holgate Mr. Scanton Archbald Scanlon Jie Frank Fitzsimmons Tie Lown

Escape attempt ends with assault on patrolman

James Walsh an ironworker insulted Patrolman Neuls on Lackawanna Avenue at 645 AM and tried to flee. Neuls pursued and Walsh hurled a stone hitting the officer in the hip. Walsh wrestled to the hotel Jermyn bus before arrest and a 30 day jail sentence after a $10 fine default.

James Walsh Neuls Lackawanna Avenue Walsh Neals Jermyn Goerlitzald Bailey Jal

Park Commissioners Plan Early Summer Improvements

Park commissioners surveyed Nay Aug and Connell parks to outline immediate improvements for the upcoming summer season. They reviewed layouts and potential projects to enhance recreation and park facilities in the two sites.

Nay Aug and Connell Parks

Parks Improvement Bond Mentioned by City Officials

The article notes increased Sunday park attendance and city efforts to plan improvements within a bond ordinance. Commissioners seek a detailed funds statement from the bond committees, aiming for careful, accurate figures before council approval.

Commissionera

Hotel Rudolph Opens In Scranton Aims To Be Northeastern Pa’s Top Stay

Scranton inaugurates the Hotel Rudolph at Penn Avenue and Spruce Street. Owned by Rudolph Bloeser and managed by Fred D. Congdon, the new house features 12 outside sleeping rooms, a grand dining area, and a stylish bar in a refined setting.

Rudolph Penn Ayenue Spruce Street Rudolph Bloeser Becranton Tritine Lafayette Philadelphia Penn Avenue Gus Vernon New York City Fred D. Congdon Wyoming House John Cc. Allen Lake Arle Congdon Pennsylvania

Easy Way to Get Clothes Arrests Richard Joyce

Richard Joyce was arrested yesterday by Constable Cole from Alderman Howe's office for obtaining a suit of clothes under false pretenses. BH Lehman, who runs a clothing store at Lackawanna and Franklin avenues, prosecuted the case. Joyce selected a suit and promised to pay if it fitted him properly.

Catherine Pentil Wadter Villas Kid' Wilson Yutrolmen Walsh Feeney Marker South Washington Avenue Central Railroad of New Jersey Barre Richard Joyce Constable Cole Alderman Howe BH. Lehman Lackawanna Franklin Avenue Joyce

Man steals clothes from store and is arrested

A man boarded on a floor above the store and took clothes with the owner approving. Joyce vanished after Ward s calls and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was captured with the clothes on him, returned the property, and the charge was withdrawn. An advertisement touts Hood s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier.

Lehman Joyce Howe

Max Weber Boots and Shoes on Penn Avenue

Max Weber, boot and shoe maker of Scranton, advertises durable men and ladies footwear made to order on Penn Avenue. The shop offers soles and heels and guarantees all work.

Max Weber Hest Shoes Penn Avenue Scranton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maker's City Notes Tribune F. W. Pearsall Athleen Park Mary Toetocky Sleet Laidles Calvary Reformed Church Monroe Avenue Gibson Street P.m Marty Mahon Bellevue Fickes Dallentine Hoss Weuler Are Insurance Charing Company St. Paw. Minn Bot James EB. Tighe East Market Os Byusin P. Price the Ladies OF the Golden Eeagle Order OF the Knights Academy Wernt George M. Okell Joh Sirwatka Thomas Saville HK. Runs Henry Geles Rriiney Carter Wiliam Kianking William Merl Julius Knopit John Ieler Rodger Gillis Walter Greaves Jd. Angrwin Hopkin Wetherhope Joho O. Evins C. W John Sirwutha George W. Okell George W. Oke Ancient Order United Workmen's Luadier James G. Bailey Judse H. M. Edwards George Kell L. H. Tobin James McKenny FL P, Hunsicker Frank M. Wartenia Bethlehem Marehal J. M. Chappell Howard Balls Ieading Hurl Stone Boranton Lin Gen Street Carriangen Washington Mulberry Wyoming Franklin Adaine Spruce Jefferson Pine Court House Square Sppruce Street Barone Bertha Galland Er Cleve Hom Seventh Ward J. W. Bourke John Blewitt Michael Clarky James Deve Michael Dougherty James Dougherty Thomas Fercuson Dominick Gmartin Michael Cullogaly Patrick Qgilogaly Luke Gilmartin John Gordon James Hughes Edward Looking Michael Hughes Anthony Kelley Jacob Loveland Jona Logan J. Mahon Martin Mohin Thomas Morris James Mayock Thomas Mulderly Anthony Mullen Michael McFa Deane Shean Tighe Christ Taylor Patrick Taylor Mr. Hamilton Gilmartin John Logan J. J. Walsh Dominick Gilmartin Michael Osborne Patrick Sweeney Mirella Newton Andrew McLoughtlin Michael Spelltonat Peter Farrel Michael Morrison James Mettermick Michael Thoms Watel Park Commissioners Fred Hood Bulletin Taber the Rexford Co Lacka. Ave Grover Grantham Sue Matthews Wannk China la Francaise Great Ladwig Tery Baby Bazaar Charles B. Scott Franklin Ave Mears & Hagen Katyi Tideders
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