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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1898
Page
8
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be obtained in Scranton at Reisman Bros newsstands located at 404 Spruce Street and 5 Lackawanna Avenue.
Progressive Scranton women anticipate a public event at Malin hospital tomorrow night. Mrs. Helmuth will attend with her husband and read reports while Col Roles Mie presides in Colonel’s absence. The gathering highlights women’s clubs leadership and local hospital activities.
Volunteers from the Woman's Guild of St Luke's organize a charity fair at the Mere Building Washington Avenue and Spires Street with a sale of dolls cushions embroideries and kitchen goods. Proceeds support the Home for the Friendless as local ladies perform and host a student recital.
The notice lists social engagements and weddings involving Mrs Boles, Miss Lewit, and others visiting New York from Wilkes-Barre, with Ackerman and Simpson among those traveling for ceremonies. It highlights fashions, shop ads, and the local store of Boyde Richards Wirth & Lewis at 24 Lackawanna Avenue.
Fragmentary notice lists venue on Snaver s tui Peon avenue with two rooms on square and a Printers Ball event on November 16. Tickets priced at 10 org Hinchey the Popular Punch cigar and other items are mentioned.
Warrants issued in Duryea for Jake Dingart and Wiskiaris as authorities seek to connect Cogart with the Friday night dynamite explosions. Investigators report ample evidence tying Dingart to the blasts that damaged a Polish Catholic church and nearby property, while fear grips the town and witnesses hesitate to testify.
Fine Bon Bons and Chocolates made for the finest trade freshly prepared. We offer a fine mixture at 25c value soc. Vine t Bou Bons and Chocolates 35c value soc. Finest Bou Bons and Chocolates with grape fruits 50c value soc Florida oranges grape fruit Cal grapes.
In Avoca residents hide from the truth as they deny symbols of danger and refuse to speak about the alleged terror plot. The atmosphere remains tense with fear and silence surrounding the event.
Abou Liebeen, from a wealthy Wilkes-Barre Jewish family, escaped jail Saturday evening, fled to Scranton, and was recaptured at 2 o clock yesterday by Patrolman McMullen near the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western station. He wore a blue coat and slippers and had a market, overcoat, and shoes. Police tracked him after he telephoned from the Delaware station and a Wilkes-Barre officer returned him to custody.
The Oded conferees of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Lackawanna and surrounding counties held a bi annual gathering presided by Joseph Wallace. Sessions covered priesthood reports and sermons with public attendance noted. The conference adjourned with plans for a six month interval and regular Sunday services announced.
Funeral services for Mrs Fitzgerald were held at Holy Rosary Church with Rev N J McManuse and Rev J J CY'Togle officiating. Interment at Cathedral followed with pallbearers James Pinne William Leonard Ed Rune and John McLaughlin. Friends and tributes marked the solemn display.
Judge Archbald issued three opinions Saturday in cases involving John O. Stovell versus Wi Wiehe and related disputes. The text notes fraud and collusion in a sale and mentions an auditor’s report in the Goornke Ge Twyer suit, with confirmations and potential releases discussed.
Twenty engines from Tidwin Locomotive Works and ten from Pittsburgh Locomotive Works have been stored and are now in service. The Consolidation type WH SM feed evdine lev engines, same as those used on the Second division between Cumberland and Baltimore, with over one hundred in service.
A historic article discusses plans led by William K. Vanderbilt to tunnel the Pocono Mountains to connect New York and Buffalo as the shortest direct route. It outlines engineers’ studies on straightening curves and tunneling to speed Western trade, noting potential reductions of rail distance and the involvement of Delaware, Lackawanna and Western interests.
City officials move to curb soft coal smoke as about sixty downtown firms face enforcement under a new ordinance. Director Bigelow has ordered Smoke Inspector J Drennan to prepare violators for compliance and to install devices in buildings burning carrioniferous oils. The effort targets empire consumers and aims to end murky, dull air from the downtown district including the Lewis block and 2 B Maines & Co plant on Tenth and Liberty streets.
The Stroudsburg Times notes little perceptible change in seasons over 30 to 40 years. Winters extend later, summers begin earlier, and warm weather lasts into fall. People now stay indoors until after the longest days, then enjoy September and October as the pleasant season.
A claim involving Morin Melons of Minooko was investigated by commissioners in Lackawanna township over a B24 payment dispute. Attorney T. F Hobon represented Mr. Mebonewel with Cleanse Ap and others opposing payroll charges. Auditors examined Mes and found orders assigned to Mr McDonough for value, while Mr Watson challenged hall rent allocations.
The court examined McDonough’s orders with Supervi c ora Toole Quinn Auditor Mangan Lydon ex Clerk Caney and ex Auditor Megan. Pelerek Dugan claimed 8 for township road work. Next hearing set for Thoredig at 9 o clock with township solicitor M J Donahoe present.
The first squad of recruits enlisted by Lieutenant Siviter departs at noon Saturday for Huntsville Alabama. Twenty three applicants will be examined today by Director Liandikew. Names include EK Kelly Scranton J J O Malley Olyphant Gillen Carbondale and others from Scranton Olyphant Carbondale Dunmore and Mayfield as part of a unit assigned to the First United States Infantry.
Center county resident Dude Love will attend Monday afternoon to hear arguments on the motion for a new trial for Ridward Kenny found guilty in a murder case. The Archbald killing involved John Henley and the jury’s forty eight hour delay is noted, with defense attorneys Jal J. Murphys Monf voenry and J. C. Man mibinar cited.
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