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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1897
Page
7
The city payroll for October was received. Notices warn signed names only may publish in The Tribune. Funeral details for Mary Disk and Mary Carroll listed with addresses and cemeteries. Sewer workers missed yesterday due to heavy rain. Lectures, sports, and race notices appear with dates and locations. Marriage licenses issued to several Scranton and surrounding residents.
The ¢. BE Union announces a major price cut across several departments and invites customers to view details in the store advertisement. Mears and Hiren promote the event and urge shoppers to check the particulars.
James Heffron of Olyphant was jailed for beating his sister Honora Heffron. His son James was committed for the same offense and spent the night in the same county jail cell. Honora, who keeps house for them, has repeatedly faced complaints and has seen the grandfather escape indictment by pitying grand juries.
In Scranton on November 8 John Rogers aged 3 died at home of his parents Mr and Mrs Patrick Rogers Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm Interment Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Also Aloysina Francesa Eagan aged 6, daughter of Mr and Mrs PL M Eneun of Chestnut Street died November , funeral Wednesday at 2:90 o'clock Interment Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
The Hartley-Hall ejectment case returns to court over a fifty-one acre Moscow area disputed land. The dispute centers on a fraudulent transfer from Robinson to Hartley and a sheriff sale claim. Trials since 1883 have stretched across decades with juries and judges ruling multiple times, now likely a lengthy second ejectment action.
In Carbondale a wage dispute between brothers Owen and William J. McDonough occupied most of the day as Horton & Burr for the plaintiff Owen claimed $49 for work. William, an ice dealer, contends part was paid in cash and the rest in lodging clothing and other terms. The case was adjourned.
Charles H Reinhart appointed guardian for minor Charles William Gearhart. Patrick McDonald, veteran of Company H Seventy sixth Pennsylvania, received a license to peddle. Depositions taken in the Low divorce case The Ellbent Mire Low asserts neglect by her husband Teftter since 18M, with five children to support. Miners Savings Bank of Wilkes-Barre estate administrator L D Shoemaker Esther T Wadhams sue Amox Y Smith and Greenwood Coal Co for ch possession. plaintiff’s counsel named due to absence and defense.
Luzerne County Judge Bennett holds that county costs must be paid in felony cases where the defendant is acquitted. The ruling settles a dispute between Controller Lloyd and officials over unpaid bills totaling about $2,000 for the past four months.
The Theodore A Metz composition Do Your Honey Do sells free copies to 200000 readers of the Philadelphia Sunday Press. Next Sunday's issue will include the piece and readers should obtain it free. after stock runs out the song will cost at least 40 cents in music stores.
Pennsylvania day sale offers round trip from Scranton to Chattanooga and return for 15.10 dollars. Tickets valid November 5 to 7 inclusive and can depart Chattanooga any date through November 20. Excludes Black Diamond Express. Consult Lehigh Valley agents for details.
Investors are urged to note the advertisement for sale of First Mortgage Bonds of the Pennsylvania Central Brewing Co. The bond security and key figures are well known locally, with major brewing interests in the Wyoming valley controlling the company. The Delaware and Hudson R. A. will sell round trip tickets from Scranton to Harrisburg at a special rate.
The Board of Associated Charities discussed monthly Monday meetings and boosting attendance. An effort aims to have the poor board fund Miss Kiesel’s nursing work while a Boston group seeks infant adopters, twins preferred, from a childless couple.
Local shop notes bustle with new goods arriving and leaving in rapid succession. Millinery attracts crowds with half plumes at 19 cents each and black patric tips sold in bundles at a bargain. Untrimmed hats in many colors, trimmed hats, and 7 cent items advertised.
An advertisement touts women's garments praised for style and workmanship. Separate skirts include fancy check Bou rette at $2.00 or $1.25, black all wool Serge $3.50 or $1.95. Tailor-made suits in dark suiting priced $12.00 or $7.75. Capes in black Boucle with storm collar $3.85.
Mrs. Duggan reports Eddie Felker sent to Hillside Home amid debates on relief. Over six weeks 187 cases reviewed. 64 aided, 24 found unworthy. Transportation for 11. jobs found for 14. 8 to Lackawanna hospital. 3 to Home of the Friendless. 2 to Foundling Home. 4 to Blakely alms house.
Mrs. John Costello of Palm Street was seriously hurt at home on Sunday evening when she fell down stairs while carrying an empty coal scuttle. She was unconscious with internal injuries. Dr J A Manley attends and hopes to recover.
The Tribune urges attention to its Want Columns as a ongoing source of notices and listings. The advisory hints at bargains jobs and community ads featured in the publication.
A 144 page brochure Art in Crepe Paper provides simple instructions for lamp shades screens flower pot covers lanterns and more. Crepe paper comes in many colors with rolls from ten to thirty five cents and new nickeled wire shade frames are available at thirteen cents.
Hand somely decorated 112 piece set priced at 25 dollars with a sample in the window. Larger 128 piece sets offered at 32 dollars, value claimed up to 810 dollars. Limited time sale pitched with urgency.
The article notes women laboring over wash tubs daily with red faces and weary backs. It suggests using FELS NAPHTHA soap with cold or lukewarm water to make the wash whiter and the task more pleasant.
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