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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1898
Page
8
Personal 1, N. Kramer of New York City attempts a teip tow in an unspecified context, details not fully visible in the fragment.
The article describes a colorful Cachucha dance in the Gondoliera opera with chorus in Tilian peasant dress, gondolier costumes, castanets and tambourines. Principal dancers include Misa Clara Simpeon Miss Grave Spencer Willard M. Bunnell Pred Yimerich as the chorus sings We will dance a cachucha fandango bulero amid vivid stage pictures.
The Caohucha light adds color to the opera at the Lyceum with other delightful features. It will be presented at all performances next week on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. The diagram of scene will be shown Monday at 10 o'clock at Powell's music store.
The report describes a session in the Kelly impeachment case with prosecutors presenting witnesses who bolster the defendant and challenge the defense. It notes testimony about subpoenas, oaths, witnesses, and the so called straw bail, plus scrutiny of bond arrangements and a bondsman from Twenty second Street.
Anthiniche commandery Moott Knights of Malta initiated new members at a hall in the Cherns ey building. The ceremony began at nightfall and continued until daybreak with a luncheon at Mitehells dining room on Washington over Tule. The class will close with 460 names on the roll, making Anir commandery one of the largest. Initiations were conducted by G Derry Uthman and officers including CC O Swarix Samuel Coslett Frank Young BE Bone G H Pierce.
A board meeting was scheduled for tonight but only Colonels Ripple John Gibbons and Pp J Price attended as others were out of town. The report by Mrs. Ducat lists past two annual cases: 7 total investigations with varied outcomes including 74 not in need, 2 for lodging and meals, 2 sent to schooling and reform programs, 3 to homes or relatives, and 3 arrests. Next meeting will be the annual session at While. officers to be elected and plans for the year outlined.
Schlager's cutlery shop was entered through a window on Washington Avenue before daylight. burglars took twelve yevolyers from the cases and seven from the show window along with razors knives and assorted articles. Schlager planned a closer inventory to confirm losses and suspects weeks of Mooney and the Haondhy case are mentioned in connection with the incident.
Fire at 164 Wilbur Street damaged a two room frame house owned by Charles Bulman. Tenants planned to move but left Dec 1. origin of fire remains unclear. Building insured for 100 with Walter Chiwines agency. Nearby block from Square with modest bound prices.
A private funeral was held for Nour, Wi Lee, Richard Buliwell, and Mattie SUMWell, all now deceased, at Dunmuare cemetery on Thursday. The three and a half year old child was among those named in the notice.
The County Savings Bank and Trust Company relocates from 428 Lackawanna Avenue to a new court house square address at Spruce and Sir Ypruce streets. The three story brick structure features mahogany fittings, bevelled plate glass, a high banking room, separate ladies’ area, steel cages, and extensive vault and alarm protections.
Alderman W. AliNor spoke at Bethel hall on The Negro in Politics. The meeting condemned unequal voting rights and urged Negro participation, praising Lincoln and emancipation while contrasting Democratic tactics with Civil War era struggles for freedom. The session announced a protest meeting for next week and named new city officers.
Advertisement offering assorted confections for trade. It lists fine bon bons and chocolates with prices 25c 35c and 50c along with fruit such as Florida oranges grapefruit grapes and cal fruit items highlighted as value or trade goods.
The text lists the County Savings Bank and Tevet company directors including Laowle Arthur Watres as president Orlando Johnson as vice president Arthur H. Christy as cashier and other board members. It notes a faced wide chimney with mahogany and two upper floors containing three suites of bachelors apartments and the building being leaseproof.
Announced yesterday by the Albright Memorial library trustees a new West Side branch will open reading rooms in the Welsh Philosophical Society apartments on Main avenue. Officials say a attendant will staff the room and books from the library will be loaned on order. the South Side reading rooms have already seen success with an average of twenty one books per day since opening.
A reminiscence of Rev Fred L Hulley of Dryden New York who served Rhimpson Methodist Episcopal Church on the West Side nearly thirty years ago. The piece notes his sermons morning and evening and the impact on older residents, praising the church's past generosity and enterprise during his tenure.
Preparatory musical questions prepared for the December 17 examination, issued by Superintendent Howe. The 65 items cover notes pitch staff treble clef rests bars chords and timing claims with answer keys labeled Roman chapters. The questions aim to guide teachers through the scope of the upcoming exam.
A Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals annual meeting failed to reach a quorum and adjourned to next Tuesday at 8 o clock in the Board of Trade rooms. John Kemmerer, president, reported strong ongoing efforts and daily updates, with funds and subscriptions noted. A new watering trough is under construction at Providence Square to replace a hogshead landmark.
Henry Dixey of the Aleutrags Paving Company Philadelphia met City Engineer Phillips to discuss starting asphalt paving on Hyde Park avenue between Lafayette and Division streets. Dixey expressed eagerness to begin work but delays may push the project into spring.
City officials expect to finish paving a 5000 yard surface in three weeks if weather cooperates. The city engineer supports immediate let but doubts the timetable. A decision will be made today on whether to proceed now or defer the project.
Conductor George Kagler testified before Alderman Hive that while on car 125 of the South Side line of the Scranton Traction Co last Friday night William F P Boland violently assaulted him tearing his coat and threatening bodily harm. A warrant for assault and battery was issued and served on Boland who was released on his own recognizance until 2 oclock this afternoon for a hearing.
Lieutenant Siviter reports strong progress in army recruitment in the city sending ten men to Huntaville, Alabama at noon yesterday. Names include Martin Matin Dunmore Troger Thomas Prove Idence John Kerr Frank Schulte Eugene C Lynch Patrick Sullivan John Walsh Scranton William Thomas Richard Walsh Dunmore and Joseph Proteher Medmandale. Thirty five more passed examination and will depart today.
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