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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondence notes delivery irregularities. complaints should be addressed to Roberts & Meynalle news agents via Mr. J. M. Forbes.
Scranton officials face debate over fire alarm ordinances after J F Hager visits and insurance agents discuss raising rates. City council action on new fire alarm measures remains stalled with mayor denying veto motive while bonds for alarm systems are proposed.
A large crowd filled the doors Saturday night for a Mittehell Howe company charity event praised as expertly managed. Rivenders and Thompson shared credit for the grand success with volunteers commended for their tireless efforts. Professor Futh impressed with a piano solo and the overall program drew enthusiastic appraisal from attendees.
A Messy 19th century petition to the court from Minyfield ward residents requests a separate polling site for Maydell ward within Carbon Tule township. It argues voters face long distances and a distant polling place, urging establishment before the spring election.
The Kiln of Pythijas group joined a Tuesday diving service at Trinity Church with many attendees despite bad weather. W. A. Sawyer offered a special sermon as the Moxirt orchestra performed sacred selections including hymns and organ pieces in a solemn service.
A chaotic dispute is reported involving Tucker and Maxey and several lawyers. Allegations center on misused funds and large creditors. Rumors suggest lawsuits may be filed seeking tens of thousands of dollars.
An odd accident involving Willan Wale of Simeean and Wrown in thick eye occurs during a local encounter at the Northwest troaker. The report notes unclear details but mentions an event of injury and response by bystanders.
A man using a hammer in a rough area struck Mr Walch on the head. He fell to his knees and suffered a bad cut. Walch is expected to be hospitalized and out of service for several days.
Philadelphia resident Dr Morrison is named best appointed instructor to Dr. Davie, professor of obstetrics at Jefferson Medical College. The appointment follows summer work under Dr Wells and increases staff for practical obstetric training at the hospital. Morrison, son of Mr and Mrs Morrison of Elizabeth, receives heartfelt congratulations from friends.
A society note describes The Geisha staged at the Grand Opera House on a Tuesday evening. It praises the production and cast, noting Mr Daly’s performance and the complete organization with a full chorus and orchestra.
A damaged OCR passage describes a passenger situation on a wet Belmont Street curve where a vehicle sped but was controlled safely. The text is garbled, but indicates drivers and a public roadway event with a curve and a potential collision averted.
The item highlights a tenth anniversary celebration for the Pythias lodge with literary events in the Murke building and a culinary feature at Hotel Anthracite, plus Crescent club’s annual ball at Burke building on Thanksgiving. It also mentions social guests and events in Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Pittston, and Jersey City, with references to local residents and travel plans.
A fragment recalls Mr Themes Mclntosh of a tontown Tennessee who suffered chronic dysentery after an 1807 attack. He sought doctors in Maer Toonee without relief and then used Chamberlains Moth helena and Marthaea Kemady. After twelve bottles the ailment improved, though the text is garbled and relies on dubious remedies.
The store promotes large Thanksgiving savings with a vast display of toys, china, handkerchiefs, books, novelties, and furniture. Toys fill the basement while other departments showcase lamps, parlor items, and gifts. Buyers are urged to shop early and can have purchases stored until Santa arrives, with sale extended to Wednesday closing time.
Big sale offers yard wide unbleached muslin 34c, dress calico and prints, remnants of crash toweling and ginghams at reduced prices. Clearance includes lace curtains half price, with long lists of cheap lots and early bird specials, urging shoppers to visit the third floor for deep discounts.
The ad promotes Monday prices on women suits and caper outfits, discounted to about four dollars and less, plus electric brawl collars and dozens of handkerchiefs. It highlights carpets, tapestries, borders, and tapestry Brussels at unusually low prices to attract shoppers.
A large three day book sale offers 20 000 titles at special prices including 12c volumes and popular authors. The ad lists household items like dinnersets and knitters supplies, plus Opal bottles at 25 cents each. The promotion emphasizes volume discounts and stock from two stores to save shoppers money.
Preparations for supplying our trade with turkeys and chickens have been made on an extensive scale. Don’t buy till you get our prices, positively the lowest in the city. Selected nuts and fruits like almonds and muscatel appear among the offerings.
A long obituary and social update from Moosic and surrounding towns describes an elderly man’s death and a large family funeral, plus remembrances of a temperance member. It notes church parades, charity gatherings, upcoming cantata at the Presbyterian church, and a schedule of church and school events with many local names.
A garbled New York Weekly item reports a perplexing incident in Bute City. The fragment mentions an OW Boarder and an unnamed nemesis, with references to raked bets and a vague loss or defection. Details are unreadable, but the scene hints at an unusual street confrontation or wager.
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