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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1898
Page
3
A garbled OCR page lists cards of thanks resolutions obituaries and event notices. It mentions a No 2 schools program a health board update a central Woe mins Christain event and various society activities. Also notes a fall injury and church gatherings with musical offerings and a picnic plan by Holy Crane church.
John R. Farr receives the Republican nomination for the legislature in the First Legislative district, and delegates John H. Williams and John T. Owens are selected to attend the state convention. The convention, praised for harmony, also backed Governor Connell’s candidacy and adopted Crawford county primary rules.
A public appeal for war relief drew $10 from The Tribune's secretary and lists numerous donors including multiple $100 gifts. The drive seeks broad support from patriotic groups, schools, churches, and shops to build a general fund and honor early contributors.
The Flim Park Chautauqua closed last evening in Epworth League rooms. A.V. Bower presided as GO. T. Reynolie led a map exercise on Spanish possessions. T.H. Dale spoke on "Our Cipete Min Hoberts" and Lt. Tower offered a humorous talk about President A. W. Hower. Miss Clara Simpson sang, Mr Surdam delivered a humorous address, and a quartet performed before refreshments.
The council reviews department reforms including new power for the fire chief, a proposed wine library, and a permit for San Peterson & Rohart to build an oil storage tank in Gren Rider. Mel Hickey and Thormase Wengel chair the committee and will present a draft resolution for adoption after tonight’s discussion.
After weeks between terms the court resumed sessions with heavy business. Judge Purdy's opinion favors the defendants in the equity suit Fellows v Smith and a rule for election particulars was issued, detailing grounds and witnesses. Grand jury returned liquor violations as officers reported several cases across wards.
Fragmentary OCR lists a string of names and places including Huntington Chicago Brooklyn New York Rockville and Cann with unclear context or roles. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable beyond scattered personal names and locations.
Nickel Plate tickets offered Buffalo to Warsaw Naperville Toledo Louisville and other routes with limited sale dates May 21 27 and June 8 for various round trips priced from 0.55 to 1.53 or 920 notes and special events tied to church meetings and a shrine. Passenger cars and dining services advertised with a local agent Moore in Buffalo NY.
Court records report Willham McAndrew appointed deputy constable of the Fourth ward amid Bunin Gesspainst oversight. Notices detail orders on tax collections, bond discharges, viewer reports, and public-foul verdicts. February vacancies in Jermyn borro oversight are noted with appointments to fill the gap.
All through trains on the Lake Shore route provide dine car service and wholesome meals. travelers praise the courteous staff and reasonable fares. The service covers Folco, Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago and all points west and south, inviting passengers to buy tickets at the Lake Shore railroad.
Friends gathered at the family homestead on Wyoming avenue for the funeral of Harriet McKinney Throop. The service at St Luke's Episcopal Church featured a burial chant and hymns sung by the choir and galld, followed by interment in Forest Hill. Pallbearers included William F Halstead and others. attendees included relatives from Gatestown, Brooklyn, and nearby towns.
A bicycle valued at five shillings on Spruce Street near O'Bamsa was reported missing on Monday next. Wil and Dal were named in brief notes without further details.
A detachment of twenty two regular army recruits under Recruit John Kerwin left Willie Harbor yesterday afternoon for Port McPherson Georgia in obedience of an order issued by Lieutenant Dentler.
The schedule lists tickets for Mallice at the Lyceum with performances Monday afternoon May Sth and runs through Saturday at Powell’s bookstore. Prices include 1 and 20 conte, with admission to the Pause.
Tuesday May 21 marks Walter L Main's grand show at Mathews Bros on Luckawanna Avenue. Reserve coats go on sale the morning of the exhibition, details pending at the store.
A fragmented advert mentions patriotic displays and a range of fabrics and garments sold by J. C. Villiiome & Piro at 314 Lackawainn Avenue, Boranten, Pia, including bunting silk and cotton muslin.
Train service rerouted from Reluced to Plattishure via Lep Hich Valley railroad on Knights Templar state commandery orders. Ticket agent advised for particulars. Refrigerators At Battin's, 126 Penn Avenue.
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