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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1898
Page
5
The Wilkes Barre Record can be purchased at Scranton newsstands including Heisman Low at 44 Spruce Street and 4 Lindan Avenue Mac Lackawanna Avenue, offering local edition access.
Hugh Rooney travels from Lafayette street to Chicago while Miss Alice Tanfield visits relatives here from Moscow 14. Rev. J P Moffatt journeys to Indiana on business and Judge and Mrs H M Edwards return from a western trip. Miss Elizabeth Thomas visits West Beranton from Carvendale and Mrs L W Peck returns from Binghamton. Several others return from Philadelphia New York and Middletown while A O Malley takes a job with Myer Davidow store. James J Corbett in Camp Meade comes home on leave.
Justice Sterrett’s ruling in Electric City Land and Improvement Company versus Weet Moe Coal Company reached the prothonotary Copeland yesterday. The suit seeks to prevent the coal company from erecting mine structures, as previously reported by The Tribune.
Justice Berrett notes error in holding that selling surface rights to a coal owner nullifies a restrictive proviso. The case involved the Van Storeh estate, a land company, and the West Ride Company building on surface plots to extract coal. The injunction against surface improvements was dismissed, and the Wiltshire decision was restored, costing the defendant.
A large number of Halloween celebrations occurred across the city last night. Children in masquerade roamed the streets while social gatherings formed at several homes including Mrs. W. T. Dackett on Monro Avenue and Miss Sun Ripple on Webster Avenue.
George Bailey driver of General Phinney hose carriage broke several ribs yesterday afternoon at box 4 on Dickson Avenue and Green Ridge. The king bolt failed causing wheels to part and Bailey to be thrown. He was taken to Delaware Street home for surgical attention. The fire, in back of A L Spencer residence, was extinguished by Scranton companies.
Testimony in police court morning sessions suggested lax conditions at the St Denis hotel on Lackawanna avenue. Mayor Bailey ordered Desk Sergeant Ridgeway to warn the proprietor to keep minors away and close the place on Sundays or face arrest and prosecution.
William Truss of Pittston Avenue at the Cantrell building slipped from a swinging scaffold while at work yesterday morning. He fell about forty five feet, sustained a three rib fracture and external injuries. He was treated by Dr. Wentz and admitted to Lakawatina hospital in stable condition.
Alderman Kapasen united William Dalzell of North Abington and Miss Sugan Green of Htenton in marriage last Thursday at the court house license room. The bride, Mrs Susan Cirseen Franklin, had a prior marriage dissolved that day for infidelity by Dayton Franklin. A separate San Francisco bound tour for state officials and a christening party departs Saturday morning with train stops and exclusive First-class accommodations. The American Tourist association offers reduced rate tickets covering travel, meals, and lodging.
John Wanamaker toured Lackawanna County delivering a pointed critique of Congressman Connell and attacking political rivals. He urged voters to back his reform stance while praising supporters in Carbondale Olyphant and Wilkes Barre as the campaign moved toward an armory rally in Scranton.
A brief ad notes the advantage of buying from us with direct-from-packet goods and a growing department. It highlights a small tender sweet pea as part of the offering and emphasizes savings for consumers.
15c per can fancy sugar peas Ide 150 dot 2.90 case Coursen's new matte orn sale described in brief catalog wording.
Local merchant E. G. Coursen advertises a sale featuring discounted goods priced to beat competitors. Store hours and location cited, inviting shoppers to compare value and savings on a range of merchandise.
An 19th century advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy for diseases of the nervous system and various ailments including dyspepsia anxiety and kidney troubles claiming scientific backing and repeated success where other treatments failed.
Republican governor candidate Wolonmer W. A. Stone arrives in town from Wilkes-Darrel where he spoke last night. He plans to address a meeting in Montrose and again at Lyceum after dining. The party includes Latta Schaffer Stewart and Morrowell with Rev. Dreed joining for tonight’s events.
A Republican gathering is planned for Sivhol ein Welieaay night at FLW with HecoA. Rimmerman and lL. Ob. Bech addressing. The executive of the Democratic entity committee met last night and discussed a new plan. Junior Republicans will escort Colonel Wy AL Bone and forty tonfehi, accompanied by Dane's loan. The regional Republican club convenes at 7 Wolock. welfare work is noted. Printer’s proof leaked shows detailed layouts about the event and anticipated coverage.
At midnight seven men in oriental attire led about one hundred followers through central city streets. The Princes of Bagdad, a Knights of Malta social order, conferred degrees on forty-seven candidates at Malta Temple on Washington Avenue followed by a banquet in Mitchell's dining rooms. Sultan Thomas Stewart presided as seven candidates were honored andtoasts were given by Thetis Stewart Chauncer MH Derby and others.
A warrant was sworn for Mrs Aba della Tialgo by Alderman Millar on charges of selling cigarettes to a 16 year old. Prosecutor Mary Kittle alleges her son bought cigarettes at the fruit stand near West Taikawanna avenue and Seventh street. The defendant was arrested, held on $400 bail, and a hearing occurred. The maximum penalty on conviction is a fine or prison term.
Keswick meetings at Blakely Church featured three sessions with Rev. J H Ellis presiding morning duty and Rev. C H Spaulding directing devotionals. The program included discussions on The Holy Spirit and the Ministry, The Holy Spirit and the Church, and Personal Experiences with broad participation from local ministers.
James Gibbons of Lafayette Street shows slight improvement from a foot injury suffered Saturday though remains in doubtful condition awaiting further medical update.
A retail listing describes a range of embroidery supplies including Renaissance and Cluny edgings and a variety of Tambours Swiss Brussels Irish Point and Point Arabian laces offered by the yard for custom work.
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