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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1898
Page
6
Community anger over the North Scranton police station grows after another heavy rain floods the station house soaking officers. Residents demand removal to end the intolerable nuisance and spur officials to act.
A festive gathering last night at St Marys Hall featured the Marquette council of the Young Mens Institute in an annual social event. Attendance was large and arrangements were well planned despite disagreeable weather.
Tonight the Liberty Hose company hosts a supper and social at Company Hosemers in a remodeled armory. The decor is ready for a highly entertaining evening with a program of musical and literary selections by local talent during supper. The menu features all the flavors of the season served by courteous young ladies.
The notice states that dancing will be indulged in after 11 o'clock. No additional details on venue date or restrictions are provided in the readable text.
In the Methodist Episcopal church this evening the choir presents a two part program with choruses solos and recitations. Performers include Mr Jushina Sahn Mrs Lulu Constantine Mr John Turn Miss Clara Sanders and Miss Helle Greene among others with conductress Miss Clara Sanders and pianist Miss Helle Greene. The choir roster lists numerous members including John Evans Richard Latcham Joshua Johns Lewis Kline and Will Whitman.
George Appleby caused the arrest of Belle Murray and Harry Morgan for taking guns from his store and not paying. Alderman Roberts set bail at $200 for their appearance at cocurt. The rest of the item lists society events, church activities, and local notes from the same period, including socials, guests, rehearsals, and a postponed benefit ball.
An ad touts Bluart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the simplest cure for indigestion. It claims the tablets digest food for rest of the stomach, provide nourishment, and cure dyspepsia with lasting effect. Customer testimonials praise relief and ease of digestion, with a $0.60 package price and free book offer from Stuart Co.
A woman admitted guilt in a theft case and, amid conflicting statements at the hearing, was ordered held for court by the alderman. Her son was also held. David J. Jones of Wayne Avenue is seriously ill.
Daniel J. Quinn and Miss Ellen O'Donnell were married at St Josephs church yesterday morning at 1 oclock. Miss Bridget OHar a attended the bride and John J McCrea assisted the groom. Father Carmody officiated and the couple left for New York for their honeymoon after the ceremony. The Daniel OConnell council YM I held a meeting last evening.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions a blue room and the president expressing private opinions about office-seekers. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details or participants.
A fragment from a 19th century advertisement urges readers to quit letting coughs run their course and try Kemp's Balsam. It claims the medicine cures coughs and rapid relief, offering a trial size free to prove its effectiveness.
In the Fifth ward odd results from Tuesday’s election spur preparations for spring. Common council seats will be contested with incumbent J W Walker facing potential rivals John F James Gwilym Jones and James Dacey. James works at S and J Beef, Jones and Dacey are with the Delaware Lackawanna and Western.
Private Howard Davies of Company C Thirteenth regiment, recently recovered from illness, was honored at a reception hosted by his father Henry P Davies at 112 South Main Avenue. The K of K Literary and Debating club organized the event with vocal and instrumental performances, recitations, dancing, and refreshments for a large group of attendees.
The funeral of John C O Malley was held at St Patrick church after prayers at his son Thomas O Malley’s home 208 North Bromley avenue. Requiem mass for Mrs John McAuliffe was at St Patrick’s church with Rev Whelan officiating and burial at Cathedral Cemetery.
The members of Dew Sant lodge No. Order of American Ivorites have arranged an evening concert and exhibition in Mears hall to replenish the lodge treasury. A New York city troupe will present near life size stereo views and graphophone performances. John H H Powell’s new composition debuts with Robert Evans conducting the graphophone plate.
Misa Kerst Nilson and Conrad Ed were married in a ceremony reported by the local newspaper. The couple exchanged vows in a formal service attended by family and friends.
Strom and Wesat Scranton, both well known youth, united in marriage Wednesday evening at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church. The ceremony was conducted by Dr A J Ramer, pastor, with the couple attended by no one. The bride wore a brown gown with satin trim and the pair moved to 208 North Van Buren for a reception and new home.
Mise J Courtney visits Mr and Mrs Michael Foy. Mrs Richard Owens and Mrs R W Lloyd travel for illnesses and family. Evan J Davis visits Albany while others tour Camp Meade and Wilkes Barre. Christine Martin and Anna Powell visit from Pittston and Lansford. Druggist John J Davies receives congratulations for his daughter. Insurance agent A J Holmes travels west. Jumen and Daniel Reese visit Moscow.
A letter from Rev. Mr. Martin of Dallas says he cannot come to Dunmore now. Rev. HR Bulgin will continue meetings at the Tabernacle on Drinker Street until another evangelist is secured. A Men’s Guild meeting at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is requested after services. Includes local social notes and postponed St Marks parish house event.
A meteor tracked across the eastern horizon between 1 and 2 o'clock Monday evening, drawing wide attention around Stroudsburg. It flashed with a trailing light, and small fragments reportedly fell near Mt. Pocono, per the Stroudsburg Times.
Mrs Migeret Fitzgerald wife of Dine co WH Fitzgerald died at a private hospital on Wyoming avenue after illness. Funeral Sunday at 210 from family residence 04 North Malini, Cathedral cemetery interment. Survived by Elizabeth Ritegerald John Fitzgerald and John Dane fal Fitzgerald. three sons and one daughter. Mr Wart died at home of son John Gordon 3% Irvin avenue. funeral tomorrow 8 o clock. Cathedral cemetery. Grace Mleppy Kingston formerly of this city died aged 84 after brief illness. daughter of Engineer Sleppy of the Hiramsbury division.
A new beverage named Rain-O, made from pure grains, is advertised as a coffee substitute. It is claimed to closely resemble coffee in taste and appearance, can be served hot, and is suitable for delicate stomachs. The notice urges readers to try Grain-O.
An analysis outlines royal constraints such as cannot spend public funds without Parliament, lacks taxation power, cannot create new offices or levy new fees, and cannot pardon most offenders. It notes the monarch cannot issue proclamations contrary to law, arrest felons, or compel subjects to leave the country. The piece capstones with the paradox that the queen can do no wrong.
A fragmentary verse evoke a stormy landscape with winds, bells, ghosts, and Fates as a dramatic backdrop. The speaker contrasts shadows and bright memories, describing a hooded figure and sudden tender welcomes as echoes ring and violets appear.
The barely readable item notes fall rounds of the vote and mentions turnout and key local figures in a vague way. Names and places are unclear, but the context implies preliminary results and shifting support ahead of a final count.
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