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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1898
Page
5
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be obtained in Scranton at Wietens stands of Helu man Dros, 4 Spruce and Go Lindwn Aircets, Mac, Lacko wun avenue.
Mee Janes of Banderson arvana visits Mt covers from ate Hue of sian wocks. Miss Mae Leowls of Port Jervis N Y visiting at the home of Mire W St Rob bins North Hyde Pugh avenue. John J Mali clerk of Comoe Thirteenth recmerit visiting hie fein on Prospect avenue sick fuelougin. de Wos at Germantown hospital Philadelphia for one month.
The Finn and Phillips music store on Wyoming Avenue unveiled a Baby Grand piano as its headline piece. Guests included J H Proctor of the Musical Courier James and Holmstrone manufacturers of the transposing keyboard and Mr Couch of Gildermeister and Kroeger. They praised the instrument as the finest seen in the city and predicted strong sales.
Indicted men Willian Fukas and Paul Alexsandrius remain alive as a jury session is scheduled at Exeter town hall on Thursday at 2 p m to take witness testimony. Local notices advertise Kemp's Photo Stock and a lost white-spotted dog with a $ reward for return to 1008 Jackson street. The Tribune announces a large screen to display tonight's election returns, inviting all residents.
The Scranton Caledonian club held a Halloween social Monday night at Excelleior hall Wyoming avenue with Chief John McMillan as chair. Wakefield orchestra played and members performed songs and readings while Flora Wakefield and other soloists entertained. the event closed with the Star Spangled Banner and refreshments.
A public viewing of tonight's election returns will be shown on a large screen via stereoptic bulletins. Everyone is invited to attend and follow the results as they unfold.
John C. O'Malley, found under the railroad bridge near Olyphant Sunday morning, died yesterday at Lackawanna Hospital from a base of skull fracture due to an accidental injury. Coroner Longstreet ruled no foul play. A Civil War veteran and former traveling salesman, he worked for Leonard Brothers and later Short and Flynn. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from his son Thomas O'Malley's home, interment in Dunmore Cemetery.
TW. P. Shannon of Green Cine was held in 26 bail by Alderiman Kisgon on lameny and malicious rischief charged by the Serarte. Milk thefts and bottles dumped in yards were reported for weeks. Detective W. F. Clifford tracked the offender. Shannon emptied three bottles at the Weingart residence on Adlome avenue before his arrest.
Ten years ago only a few typewriters existed. now a dozen or more brands advertise globally. The Smith Premiere typewriter by Mr. O F Blows is praised as the best universal model. In Buffalo area, about 522 Smith machines are in use, supported by Blows who offers supplies, furniture, and repair services. The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway advertises reliable train service with sleeping and dining cars and urges ticket purchases.
A request indicates a group named Kection Returne will be received at F Mangan's hotel this evening in New York and Pennsylvania related events.
Martin Dodge, director of the U S Bureau of Road Inquiry, conferred with Abington Turnpike officials on a steel track road experiment. Dodge explained rails, embedded ties, concrete bedding, and potential government oversight engines, aiming to boost short haul transport and reduce vehicle weights.
Interlocking switch protection averted a major wreck on the Lenign Valley Mailroad. A derailment disaster was prevented as the switch division diverted the train from a dangerous collision site.
Sold under private brands, hundreds of cases from packers. For 10c, 12c and 15c you can buy the best. Special prices by case and dozen.
A letter from F. Phelps M D of Dartmouth College claims Paine's Celery Compound cures a wide range of ailments from depression and liver complaints to neuralgia and kidney troubles. The writer asserts it is the most remarkable remedy the region has seen and that it succeeds where other medicines fail.
Town officials warn of soil washing beneath asphalt on Lower Lackawanna Avenue near the Delaware and Hudson bridge. City engineers plan early Thursday inspection after tests show damp basements and a possible sewer leak. A lab test on water from a street sewer shows near drinking quality with little sediment. Authorities will send crews into the sewer at two manholes to locate the drops estimated eight feet high.
As polling day nears party workers express strong confidence in their candidates. Republican leaders claim a sweeping win with spare majorities, while Democrats anticipate Jenks and others prevailing. Prohibitionists expect Swallow to win 12,000 votes, with Lathrope as judge and Smith second.returns will be posted tonight at the Board of Trade, Democratic headquarters on Washington avenue, and the armory for Republicans. The Tribune will publish results Wednesday morning.
A historical field memo outlines routine orders for non-commissioned officers. It specifies periodic inspection of commissioned officers, weekly duties, and monthly reporting on patrols and drill progress.
An appeal issued by St. Joseph’s Foundling time requests donations for the institution. The management notes the need for assistance and urges interested parties to contribute during the donation days, Wednesday and Thursday.
The Gravity railroad between Carbondale and Honesdale will be abandoned January 1, 189%, ending excursions to Farview and Honesdale next season. To give patrons a last chance the Delaware and Hudson railroad will run a popular excursion to Honesdale on Thursday November 1 with low ticket rates for all regular trains.
Burglars entered the HT Jones hotel at McKeon on Sunday morning and stole about £140 in cash from the money drawer behind the bar. Jones heard the intruders and saw two men leaving. he fired at them but no clue to their identity is available.
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