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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1898
Page
10
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be purchased in Scranton at Heisman Bros newsstands 44 Spruce and 03 Linden avenues Lackawanna Avenue.
The Free Kindergarten Association announces free matinee access for Home for the Friendless inmates to the Gondoliers performance, with a ten cent admission for all attendees. A souvenir programme will be issued, including the full libretto, and box counts for the evening performances are listed by purchaser.
Scranton election prep rises. a long report from the committee on legislation and taxes will be presented at the next regular meeting. The document argues for a nonpartisan mayor and cleaner city government with radical reform, including election contest costs in Lackawanna County.
A Whitlan family child aged two died after a fire started by matches igniting her clothing while two sisters were alone on the second floor of their Larch Street home. The older child was burned but survived. neighbors heard cries but delayed investigation. Coroner Longstreet planned an inquest after questioning parents and neighbors.
Jerome Ki. Keogh world pool champion has received a challenge from Grant H. Blow former champion for a non title match in Chicago during the holiday season. Keogh will accept only if a purse is offered. The bout will be arranged by TB Green head of Ives Billiard Academy with a purse to be supplied by a local proprietor.
James Cuddy of Newark, a veteran with a First New Jersey Infantry honorable discharge, appears in police court for a hearing after enlisting in the Fifteenth Infantry in this city. A second man, Teocutae, was taken to the Center street station after being found intoxicated near Scranton House, expressing regret before the judge while displaying a National Guard emblem.
Thieves broke into John Hiabeorstroh’s residence on SY Progoott avenue on Thursday night and stole a quantity of canned wood. Access was gained by forcing a window and left by the same door, leaving the patrol to investigate the break in.
Fragmentary notice advertises a special rug exhibit at Michaelian Brow Co on Washington Avenue. It urges readers to visit before purchasing, indicating promotional pricing or exclusive items.
At 228 Lackawanna avenue the store invites inspection of a large stock of winter apparel for all ages with new items and shelf worn goods. In the Connell building lawyers find specially adapted fees and a complete law library available for tenants. Apply to J L Connell in the Connell building.
Weha outlines a refund offer for a Mhcent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar. The document cites a warranty to prove waste or money refunded, mentioning Dunmore and Beranion, Pa, and John P. Pudi.
Rev. Dr. Russell H. M. Conwell spoke to a large Scranton audience at the High School auditorium about Acres of Diamonds. He urged young listeners to seek wealth through effort, shared stories of Al Habed and others, cautioned against envy, and stressed character and usefulness in business and public life.
A brief note compares prices for tea and coffee suggesting 10c per pound is as good as tea stores at 35c and remarks a wide margin but possible. It invites readers to try Coursen's Java at 25¢ to judge for themselves.
An early medical testimonial extols Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy for diseases tied to weakened nerves. It credits Edward E. Phelps of Darteneium College with introducing the product and claims cures for dyspepsia, weakness, rheumatism, fevers, and kidney troubles.
The Shanghai Gazette reports the marriage of Henry Ferguson and Miss Lillian Cobb in Shanghai cathedral. The ceremony included a large reception, gifts from many friends, and plans for a honeymoon before moving to Chenfone-kual in An-huei. Miss Cobb, born in Susquehanna County, is tied to Scranton via family. Her husband, a Presbyterian clergyman and former Dunmore resident, will accompany her into China’s interior to work with his mission.
Report describes officers standing all day at the center of a busy intersection Washington avenue and Spruce street. They face heat wind and slick pavements as trolley cars pass, a harsh duty expected for months. The officers argue the position hampers work and hope the interception order will be rescinded.
James Dunn, a famed temperance lecturer, spoke at St Thomas College Hall on the question Why do men drink to excess. Rev J Thedles introduced him. Dunn argued alcoholism is a disease best treated by methods like Keeley institutes, urging women to unite for wider child welfare to curb drunkenness within twenty years.
Alex Dueminski was badly assaulted at the White House saloon on Penn avenue. He was found groping toward the courthouse at 10 last evening with his eye swollen shut. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital where doctors hoped swelling would lessen by night. Two friends visited the injured man at the police station before being sent away. He is a driver for Danville Brewing Company and boarded at Koons, 195 Lackawanna avenue. Police treated the case as a protection matter and did not arrest him.
In Elm Park parsonage on Thursday afternoon Miss Nelile Schellhase and James Harris, noted young North Boranton residents, were joined in matrimony by Rev M. Giffin. The couple hosted a reception at the bride’s home on Larch Street and will reside on July in venue.
Police officers complain about new orders forcing them to stand in busy thoroughfares during daytime hours. They claim the measure increases hardship and limits mobility as winter approaches.
Dental ad notes affordable sets priced around .83 and .5 with included paintess extraction, promoting best sets of teeth and a lower price option.
A. Tufenkjian of Harpoot Armenia presents a high grade collection of freshly imported Oriental Rugs in Scranton. The rugs, varying in size, start at $7 and have not yet been picked over, inviting local interest whether or not a purchase is desired.
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