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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1898
Page
8
An old advertisement highlights discounted regular sheet music and a large collection of music books. It mentions tuning and repair services for musical instruments and promotes purses and other items as valuable offerings.
Personal notices list Mien Bessie Chamberlin of LidoKlyn Kansas City visiting friends Mr John P Consvun of Buse Quehanne and Mr Lewis HM Bartow of Olive Street on a business trip while Alta M Buck of Hughesville Pa is mentioned in travel notes.
Berwick society notes report Prof. Hoek visiting a relative in Pineatryot and Col. Besley in the area. Marjorie Bailes leaves the city for a holiday. Greta Jove and Doloy Hialomuan plan a June wedding at Molly Creek church. Local visitors Elmer Wille and others toured by bicycle for the parade. Invitations go out for Doloy Hialomuan to marry Emery Baton on Wednesday June 1 at Dutts ton. Numerous ladies attended Columbus Kitchen reception including Miss Grier and others from Wilkes-Harre Wittston and Carverneibia.
Fifteen year old James Werte was killed at the Schootey breaker of the Pennsylvania Coal Company in West Pittston yesterday morning. He was employed as a sweeper and drew too close to a rapidly revolving shaft, with his body left in view for workers to witness. He was survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Simon Werte and seven siblings.
Mise Manness hosted a charming gathering at her home on Jefferson Avenue and Linden Street for her nephew Stanley Manness. Guests listed include numerous locals such as Aunn Henwood, Fannie Meare, Helen Parke, Nettle Schlager, Helen Jones, and many others amid dancing and socializing.
The Lackawanna Telephone company announces an exchange in Scranton offering copper wire and long distance service. Rates around 2.00 monthly for residences with discounts for prompt payment, plus a five year service contract option and plans for wide regional connections. Officers canvass the city seeking subscribers and details via S. K. Weyland, manager, 205 Connell Building, Scranton Pa.
A large crowd lined Adams avenue to bid farewell to volunteers bound for Gretna. Officers led the march past cheering families and mothers in a crowded station scene. The departure included notes of gratitude and plans for a special return excursion as tensions and responsibilities loom over the conscripts.
A garbled note suggests talk of a New York to Scranton railroad but questions its seriousness. The fragment mentions a New Jersey charter and a 8 director slate, with doubts about funding and Western links.
Judge Edwards heard arguments yesterday in a civil action before Willan J Miller Nev in et John W Carre and George W Cramer. Attorneys Wat non Diehl for defendants and HM Price and A A Vorburg for the plaintiff presented findings of law and fact. The court took the papers and reserved its decision.
The contestants filed another bill of particulars in the Langetalf Kelly contest. It follows the same style as the predecessor and names Heath. The first specification claims votes were cast for the reason that the voters were not present in the United States and never naturalized. The document runs for 142 pages listing names.
Negotiations set for a June start for a match between Frank Bartley of Hinghamton and Tommy Kean of Philadelphia. Brooklyn promoter Skelly faces hurdles for agreements with Lia-Viche, while Dollie presses Dick Case for a $1,000 purse in Gloversville. Local boxing circles expect activity as Shelly and Scranton figures loom in New York.
The streets and bridges committee rejected all bids for cleaning the paired city streets after reviewing proposals from John J. Fahey M 2 Kearney W J Burke Carl McKinney and Dann brothers. The Street Commissioner reported none met the specifications. A new bidding round will be invited next Monday May 1.
A freight train derailed on the Lebieh Valley road near Costen to Avoen. One engine crashed, two derailed cars and five empty gondolas overturned. Crews worked through the morning as wrecking equipment arrived to clear the line.
The second Inise ball game of the season between Youre Men's Kris tin taseciation and School of the Taicke wins olds is set for Athletic park this afternoon. The previous close contest last Saturday decided by a narrow margin ended at 3 29. An admission fee of 10 cents will be charged.
James Ware of the West Side was committed to the county jail by Alderman Myron Kasson on Lackawanna Avenue after he allegedly threw a stone at Patrolman Neula on Leckwind Avenue. Ware will serve twenty days. Ledger notes mention local shops such as Twining optician 125 Penn Avenue and Harrie’s drug store.
Merchants advertise lowered prices on a selection of canned goods. The sale highlights discounts across common staples aimed at attracting shoppers seeking value. Local stores promote price cuts as a seasonal bargain.
A Prohibition convention in Scranton endorsed Dr. Swallow for governor and B D Nichols for lieutenant governor. Delegates named from Lackawanna County include Pierce Mather, T G Robinson, W J Amery, H W Crocker, and Rev Z M Howell. The group urged voting to defeat liquor interests and cited Commodore Dewey’s Manila victory as inspiration.
The report lists multiple injuries from accidents and violence: Matthew Stantey, a Belle Vue minor, possibly fatally hurt after a Mart explodes prematurely. Paul Dowex of Peckville, injured by a blast with forearm and leg fractures. H J Muirbaard of Akron treated after a blast. a Carroll student moved from Lockhaven Hospital. George Denton of Dumfire progressing after assault. George Weinwyer shot at home in Durham Friday with a liver and intestinal injury, prognosis poor but patient relatively strong.
The fragment hints at a catalog or sales note listing items in multiple colors and prices. Details are unreadable. no clear entities or event context are present to craft a full item.
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