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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1898
Page
5
Fragmentary notice places the Walker-Barre Record live in Scranton at a venue on Lackawanna Avenue near Muc and Linden. Limited readable details mention a date or exact occupant names.
Residents and visitors from Wilkes Barre, Honesdale, Philadelphia, and Oklahoma gather in local homes and events. Names include Mr and Mrs J Tripp, Dr Henry Chase, Edward Knapp, Mrs Merrifield, Mr Megargel, Roy Shanerett, and Annete Reynolds. Attendees attend concerts and missions sessions. plans for paving work near Myvie Mork Avenue are discussed.
Last evening a fire alarm from box 41 at 6.40 started a blaze in the Verko wits family flats on South Washington avenue Scranton Flats. A child toppled a time causing the fire. Little damage occurred. the building is owned by Mrs. Coleman mother of Common Councilman Edward Coleman of the Sixteenth ward.
Members of the tax committee Meyers Griffiths Monacan and Weasel approved a proposed ordinance taxing the Scranton Railway Company two and one half percent of its gross earnings. The measure will be reported favorably at the next common council meeting.
Westernary morning session opens with song and devotion on Christian Individuality. Rev J Womellorf presents the theme as ministers discuss doing different work properly. Rev J C Arigas leads mid week service pledge faithfulness and growth. Junior Societies panel argues training youth for Christ. Past present future notes show slower progress, call for persistence. Evening session devotions and resolutions committee report precede a consecration service to close.
The article reports multiple defendants linked to assaults at a marriage festivity on Lackawanna Avenue. Michael Corcoran and Fannie Corcoran of Scranton Flats faced examination, with Corcoran held on bail for appearance. Ernest Genare and A Satter charged with assault. Durkin and McIntyre charged with assault and threats. bail set at thirty dollars for Durkin.
Painters' Local No. 218 held its first annual event at Music Hall with 32 dances featuring Lawrence's music. William H. Walter served as prompts and a large turnout attended. The event showcased a strong membership, with a long list of committee members and officers, and the union meets biweekly at the A. O. I. W. hall on Livkawinha avenue.
Special Officer Blresting contended with three Polish men during a disturbance on South Washington Avenue. After a quarrel at Harris saloon they were detained, one man arrested near the car shops and brought to the lockup.
The notice promotes a remedy for croupy cough in children claiming early use prevents attacks. It states the remedy is reliable and pleasant to take, sold by Matthew Brothers. Separate item notes Mrs G C Ward attending a New York millinery opening of French hats for a horse show, at 1148 Washington Avenue.
Funeral services for Mary Haggerty, widow of Joly Haggerty, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o clock from Booth Street Main Avenue Welch Congregational Church. Interment follows at Western Cemetery in Scranton.
Secretary Murray reports October see 118 contagious disease cases including 103 diphtheria with 90 percent in Green Ridge. Epidemic abating. 10 diphtheria cases, and typhoid, scarlet fever totals listed. School reopening discussed as investigations and prosecutions over alleged neglect proceed.
Patrolman Schmidt observed water flooding Myers and Mansfield’s furnishing store on Spruce Street. Ridgeway notified and Mansfield opened the basement to shut off the water supply. Stock damage is minor, but law offices on the second floor are soaked. access to the third floor was blocked by a locked door.
Carbondale hosts a string of political events with leaders Coronel Fair lees Major Everett Warren BR Zimmerman and Fred W Felta speaking Hawley and Dalton on Friday and Saturday nights. Ex Governor Robert Pattison and ex Attorney General William A Hensel slated to close Democratic campaigns in the city either Saturday or Monday. Capt DeLacy arranged their services as the Democratic county committee plans extensive receptions.
At a recent meeting the Cornell Athletic Council decided to authorize the baseball team's management to secure the services of a professional manager. The action aims to strengthen the program and improve team operations for upcoming seasons.
The piece extols Paine's celery compound as a premier nervous system remedy. It credits Prof Edward E Phelps from Dartmouth College with early use and claims success for cepepsia bilousness liver complaint neuralgia Thermatium and kidney troubles, asserting it outperforms other treatments.
The piece discusses potential moves for next year's baseball staff with names like Jennings and McGraw from Baltimore mentioned as possibilities. It notes plans for a southern trip and a game against Crew Ridge grounds team. It also describes a football match on Saturday morning with the Mysterious Eleven and a Bucknell State College game at Athletic Park on Saturday afternoon with Central Pennsylvania observers expected.
Mrs H H Coston entertained guests yesterday at her Clay Avenue home with a beautifully decorated luncheon. American beauty roses and chrysanthemums adorned the table as attendees included Mrs James P Dickson Mrs PW Jermyn Mrs T M Spencer Mrs J P Megareel Mrs K G Brooks Mrs Tripp and many others.
Voters from Taylor area are named in the Question contest Western day examination list. Names include John Weible John B Weilble John Stren Avery Weible Ferdinand Wonolka Jacob Hoof Dernard Sennten Charles Stephens John Al Sullivan Fred Cromer Michael Weible Causyer Welle William Lowden Lawrence Sullivan Patrick McAndrew Michael Olstein John Maiden Patrick Sullivan Anthony Leyden William Tigue Thomas Lowan Patrick Stanton Thomas Foley Deb Laneh Patrick McDonnell. John Gibbons matter not yet certified.
Attorney Mod Walsh filed wage application for a charter of the Roman and Greek Catholic society of Serantat. Thomas Flinnery was appointed as inspector and H Finnggan as election judge for the First district Fourth ward in Dunmore. A suit was brought by A L A Chage against Martin Clark Martin Whiteh and Joseph Oley to recover property on West Market at rent with 200 damages sought. Flekes represented Howell Powell in a case involving insurance coverage and a related dispute.
A tale recounts a lone rider and guest in a fox hunt with hounds, weather, and faraway ideas of liberty. Thirty dogs bay and snarl as Major strains to hear a distant noise while the colonel escorts the party away.
A seller markets fine confections produced for orders at 25c, 35c, and 50c, claiming they are identical to those sold by a celebrated New York confectioner but offered at half the New York retail price.
A novelty replaces salted almonds with crisp browned popcorn at recent dinners. Large kernels are lightly browned in hot butter and salted, and the browned corn has been favorably received and well regarded by tasters.
The text is garbled and unreadable. no clear news item or identifiable event is present to summarize. No persons, organizations, places, or dates are readable enough to extract facts.
The Curtin Act establishes polls in each company for Pennsylvania soldiers in the field with ten or more voters. It details poll locations, open hours, judges, clerk duties, and ballot handling. A ten cent poll tax is levied on soldiers in the field while exemptions apply to others.
A girl on Spruce Street near Ninth and Tenth sends her dog for her friend’s rubber boots after the dog fetches a mouthful of the gentleman’s napkin. The admiring friend calls the dog the smartest ever as the setter returns with the wrong item.
An irate note from Judes complains about long court battles over his daughter and escalating costs. He seeks a land title with wood-cutting power and asks for a way out of the difficulty, urging swift resolution.
The Cleveland Leader notes Dr Menshow as a controversial figure slated for heresy proceedings. A self published or obscure past work resurfaces, stirring debate over his pulpit love and literary influence.
P F and M T Howley advertise steam heating and plumbing services at 231 Wyoming Ave offering repairs installations and maintenance for homes and small businesses.
An old advertisement advertises a full set of teeth for 3.00 dollars and best sets including painless extraction for 5.00 dollars.
Binghamton attorney BMidrige was injured after tripping from a cab near the Telaware and Hudson station in Wilkes-Barre. He fainted while awaiting the midnight train at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station.
A range of fifteen patterns showcases perfect fitting well lined suits in every color. Round sack style garments claimed to be unequaled in make finish and price.
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