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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1897
Page
7
The Woman's Keeley league meets at 7 PM and social events adorn Thanksgiving plans. Reports include hospital discharges, mine injuries, arrests and bail, post office hours, parade and church services, and community notices of summonses and donations.
A local shop announces a special display this week highlighting the latest hat fashions. The advertisement invites buyers seeking current styles at sensible prices to visit the store.
Milkevitz daughter of the injured victim could not identify the accused men William J. McNichols and James Dacey in Alderman Millar's office. Milkevitz, nearly blind from the attack, received multiple injuries and remained at Lackawanna hospital as bail was set for McNichols at 100 dollars and Dacey faced county jail if unsponsored. Walsh was also implicated. The hearing was postponed but the men waived the proceeding.
Local employers and county officials largely ignore a new alien tax provision requiring reporting of all employees and daily wages. They expect the law to be ruled unconstitutional or await Supreme Court action on the Pittsburg decision, delaying enforcement across the county.
Ten divorces were heard Monday by ex-Judge Stanton. Annie Nigaluk sue for divorce through her friend alleging cruelty. Friedel seeks divorce from Albert Nigalok after marriage November 21, 199, and separation August 25. Mary Haly lists John Awlston as ally in reparations. Incomplete names and dates abound in the disputed cases.
The Fifth District Y M C A feet convention will convene in Montrose Friday to Sunday with delegations from Willerwrre Pittston Scranton Towantin Athens Stroudsburg East Brrondeburg Forest City Montrose and other associations. Notable attendees include J W That cher and Rev L A Lansing with sessions on devotional exercises Bible study social life prayer and evangelism led by professors ministers and association leaders.
On Thanksgiving Day J Alfred Pennington will give an organ recital at Elm Park Church assisted by John T Watkins bari tone. Admission is by silver offering. Program notes appear in another column. The notice recalls Florence Crittenton Time and urges donations for Lackawanna hospital inmates who will share a Thanksgiving dinner.
Mr and Mrs Edward Maloney express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for support during their recent bereavement. They note appreciation for offerings words of love and for those who served as flower-bearers and pall-bearers.
Mrs Garlovitch claims two Carmelins, John and Kora Motz of Pricetiure, spoke vilifying remarks about her niece Annie Cirlavitch. She seeks $5,000 in damages and has engaged Ofel & Okell to pursue the case.
A New York drummer A. M. Reese, attached to a house band, had an exciting experience Monday evening around 2. He was driving a tam of heresy attached to a...
In winter the danger of hand exposure to hot water is noted. A remedy involves using Luke warm water and FELS NAPTHA soap from FELS & CO Philadelphia to avoid skin irritation.
Street Commissioner Lunning issues a revised permit for opening city streets or occupying parts during building, detailing guard requirements, temporary sidewalks, material handling, safety measures, and a 60 day validity with potential renewal or revocation based on compliance. Seven decades ago the permit aims to keep streets clear and safe during construction.
City officials warn that any wagon, box, piece of timber, or other item left in streets, courts, or lanes overnight without permission will be seized by officers. Authorities emphasize keeping thoroughfares clear for safety and traffic flow.
At the New England Society annual meeting in the board of trade rooms Major Everett Warren was chosen president Colonel George Banderton as vice president J H Fisher as secretary A C Fuller as treasurer and M H B Paine as historian all three re-elected The eleventh annual banquet was set for Tuesday December 21 Father’s Day eve with arrangements to be handled by a banquet committee to be named by the president Adjournment followed to December.
Alderman Wright of Ninth Ward presided at a city wedding spree totaling 276 marriages. The latest unions included James H. Wilson with Maggie J. Russell and William Harvey with Bertha Hinkley, all in the city. Attendees planned to attend the High School versus Lackawanna School game at Athletic Park at 2 p.m.
Women and children coats in various fabrics offered at deep Wednesday discounts. Navy kersey and black boucle coats advertised with reduced prices, plus meltons kiss full tailor made lines and Berlin braided capes. Fur collarettes and silk waists promoted at bargain prices as inventory clears.
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