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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1898
Page
5
The list features Last Hope Palms Fifth Nocturn Czerny's Studies Davernous Studies The Skipper and Liszt's Second Rhapsody among two other selections, highlighting a varied program of composers and pieces.
Mrs Henry Lee ana slaughter and Mrs Mamie wie visit friends here. Rev C Wilson and family from Lenox Ville Busundanna county are guests of WL 8 Foote. Mrs J A Caswell and daughter Miss Mildred from Wyoming avenue returned from a long western trip. Lh Husted, manager of the Plewt of Maryland company, was in the city yesterday.
A letter to Mayor Bailey from Crystal Horse Company secretary William Wade objects to the condition of the premises rented for a five year lease in 1890. The stove pipe rust and gas issues threaten health, with council actions and renewals noted through 1895, while the building lacks sewer connection and a basement.
Former Scranton resident David Galton wed Miss Celia Strauss in Wilkes-Barre at 72 North Wrinkle Street. Rev. Satarmann officiated as a small ceremony held after invitations were canceled due to a groom’s sister’s death. The bride wore satin with lace and carried a Bible. guests were mostly close relatives.
The city prepares for a major spring municipal election to fill mayor and council seats in an odd numbered vote. The school board terms expire in June with two members, F. S. Mark and Jas B. Evans, finishing their terms. A Supreme Court decision on board legality is awaited by February, shaping candidate nominations and future board composition. The Chamber of Trade backs a non partisan mayor, urging strong turnout as factions mobilize for the campaign.
Italian peasant girls in Venice perform along the Grand Canal as gondoliers steer graceful boats. The Conservatory of Music presents a talent show under Amy and Mrs. Dixie with rehearsals ongoing at the Lucen venue in November 223.
The YMCA committee led by H. Shafer and others met at Harvestton Cemetery quarters on Washington Avenue to discuss a new building site. Rain prevented key members from attending, so no formal action was taken. A call for representation and a clearer plan is expected at the next meeting.
George Tieren known as Jeng slipped on Washington avenue steps near the court house yesterday. He fell ankle first after misty rain made the worn steps slippery and was taken to Lackawanna Hospital for treatment.
Event notice outlines a Printers Ball on November 16 at Suover's Hall on Penn Avenue featuring the Law rence orchestra and Tekots. The short fragment lists nine vents and additional unclear details.
The obituary notes the death of the two week old infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Weight of Whitampton Street after a brief illness of croup. Funeral Friday at 10 o clock with interment in local cemetery.
Cornelius Smith and attorneys Mahon and J Stanley Smith filed a petition arguing Fred W Gunster appears in both Republican and Democratic columns on the district judge ballot. The protest seeks count separation of votes for the same name and a recount plan as the official tally proceeds.
A damaged ad promotes a free book offer for homemaking craft readers. It instructs sending coupon No 727 with two cent stamp to Wells Richardson Co Burlington VT to receive copies of Fancy Work and Home Dyeing. The notice touts a new edition with instructions for decorating and dyeing using home tools and diamonds, claiming the book helps with Christmas gifts.
J. M. Chance conducted anathertra concert at the Second Presbyterian Church last night. The program featured a strong selection with notable solos by Miss Mabel Rennie and Charlo Doersam. The Sunday school orchestra impressed, encores were given, and calls for a repeat performance were heard from appreciative patrons.
The Common Council introduced an ordinance to bond the city for 583000 plus an extra 589000 for public improvements. The measure, referred to the Judiciary Committee, would require voter approval at the February election after a 30 day notice period.
The readable text outlines a directive regarding the apportionment of proceeds from the sale of bonds. It mentions specified terms and the intended purpose of funds, though much of the surrounding details are truncated.
Bargains at Kemps Photo Stock House feature 16 cent print readers for a limited time. Located at 161 Wyoming Avenue in Nash, the shop advertises roomy space and transient hoarding for sale with set prices.
The first rehearsal of the Gondoliers at the Lyceum last evening showed promising energy. Mr. Dixie guides a chorus of maidens and escorts with lively conduct as Florence MWehmond accompanies on piano, signaling a confident production ahead.
Sunday afternoon event at 4 o clock in the Young Women s Christian Association building 205 Washington avenue to form a union Sunday school group Rev Mr Plevee of Poem Avenue Hospital church will speak on busy school work and lead the lesson endorsement gathered from local leaders including Thomas F Wells W A May and others
An advertisement offers dental sets at 43.00 G or best sets of teeth at 5.0 with pricing and options presented in a marketplace style. The fragment suggests a sales pitch for dental products with emphasis on value and variety.
The advertisement offers seamless Bagdad curtains at two price points, 1.75 dollars and 8.00 dollars per pair, signaling affordable window coverings for homes and merchants.
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