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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
10
Carbondale correspondent notes the Tribune items go to C. Ro Mann at Sniem Avenue and Church Street for news submissions. Complaints about irregular delivery should be directed to W. J. Roberts, news agent.
The Herald and The Leader announce consolidation into a single publication under new ownership. The Herald, printed by S. F. Carpenter, effectively becomes part of the Leader’s print and business, with veteran editor Foodstick Forbes guiding the merged operation. The note references industry decline and calls for diverse local industry to sustain the city’s economy. The wedding and memorial notices follow, including the service for Aliens May Barrett and the Rose Cemetery interment, with a brief obituary for Albert Thomas and other local events.
Tuesday evening an amateur opera company presented by a local group faced a poorly publicized event with limited attendance. Performers struggled during rehearsals and the chorus, while the party accompanying them, attempted to salvage the venture in the city, but the effort failed to attract a sizable audience.
Charles Mapert was found in a damaged condition and taken to a hospital. Physicians suspect concussion but later signs point to a narcotic influence. patient regains consciousness and expects discharge in a few days. No statements identify the attacker, arrests unlikely.
The Anis building in Waymart was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. Frank Varcoe occupied the first floor and lived with his family on the second, but the fire’s cause remains unknown and little was saved from the store and household goods.
A brief note reports Dr J Thompton fore for PMhvinde in Ohio this morning. It mentions his arrival and plan to eat.
The report covers a local death and funeral service in Jermyn and Mayfield with details of the deceased’s family and the arrangements. The funeral is held at the home of a daughter on North Main Street with services conducted by a clergyman, and interment planned at a nearby cemetery.
The Foercaeen at Wakateed OAT discussed paving Lackawind Street with vitrified brick and concrete and sharing costs with property owners over five years. A sewer along Delaware and Lackawanhd streets was debated, with a committee empowered to confer with residents. Borough finances and indebtedness were reviewed as the session adjourned.
Mrs. Philip Bohner reports her husband, who left weeks ago, writes from Texas claiming danger. William Cox of Carbondale visited yesterday on health business. Epworth League at Methodist church to hold strawberry and ice cream social.
A parish gathering reports visitors including May Harry Bennett from Scranton and Willard Peck, an UPenn student, returning home for vacation. Joseph Powe on Main Street was thrown from a bike when its head broke, leaving him unconscious and with facial injuries. Mr and Mrs Mary Freas return from their wedding trip and reside now with Mrs Freas' parents, Mr and Mrs George Degraw.
Reports from Scranton mention a near miss as a butcher George Mason’s shop was struck by a streetcar near Langan’s candy store. no injuries or damage occurred. A Primitive Methodist Sunday school anniversary is planned for the last Sunday in June. Henry Rieler took an overdose of hypodrine, claiming sleep worry led to the mistake. Two miners escaped a rock fall in No 2 shaft with injuries. Benjamin Maxey accepted a prescription clerk post at Perry’s Pharmacy New York. Southern Building and Loan members received 10 percent of gains. A patriotic service and a free Gallotinn fundraiser are planned at Hagust church for the Maine Monument Fund.
Local news reports John W Reese taking over as postmaster in Taylor succeeding Pantarsanton Timlin. The opening occurred in Reese's drug store with Maggie Lettus continuing as postmistress. a new corps of officials was introduced amid community events and a scheduled meeting of Lackawanna Valley Council No 14 TA M. The piece notes reorganized Rosebuds hockey team, a collieries visit by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western, and local marriages and funerals with several residents named.
Mr W OH Robinson and children visit at her brother Byron Buckingham's home. Arthur B K Williams of Yate College reported ill Monday. Miss Edith Scuttie visits Philadelphia friends. Mrs George Easterly of Wetheran Lon visits Mrs A Vieux. Mrs George Derrickie ill with a severe attack. Mrs A B E Coby of Mount Cobhepent visits with parents Snyder. Special at Haptic parsonage Thursday evening well attended with homemade variety. Alders meeting: officers elected, President Cora Buckingham, Vice President S A Wilcox, Secretary Mimi Snyder, Treasurer Ide Mdlwards. Seven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs B H Whitney died of pneumonia Monday. funeral this morning. A Spalding and others attend Young People's Day at Penn Avenue Baptist. Closing exercises of Himburst graded school held Monday. Miss Wall returns to Factoryville with pupil Miss Inex Olds. Miss Masters has two weeks to watch in primary department.
Public sale announced by virtue of writs issued from Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas. Multiple parcels including lots in Beranton Scranton Jermyn Carbondale and Dunmore to be sold to highest bidder at 10 oclock in the forenoon on May 27. Properties include improved double story buildings and mineral reserved lands in several blocks with specific boundaries and historical ownership details.
A lengthy sheriff sale notice describes liens and executions on multiple properties in Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. It lists parcels in Archbounty Scranton Olyphant Covington and coal and mineral reservations with details of dwelling houses outbuildings and boundaries.
Legal notices detail foreclosures and land transfers in Lackawanna County. Amos Sisiger assigns rights in Scranton wards to Dale, with improvements noted. Catein Vall and Calvin Wall face liens in Jermyn. Proceedings list debt, judgments, and term dates through May 1895.
Terms require fifty dollars cash to be paid when property is struck off and the balance in cash immediately after sale. If not sold for costs then costs must be paid when struck off and any properties not meeting terms will be resold before adjournment. Scranton, 198.
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