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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1898
Page
5
The Wilkes Barre Record notes dull distribution at Scranton stands including Rei man ros 44 Byruce and Linden fareeta near Lacke wanna avenue with sparse display.
A jumble of visitors and residents from Honea Was a Bernwion and nearby towns spent recent days in New York and Wilkes or traveled to West Beniiitan. Names included Bert Alney Mary Finnei Mialid McMahon and Doc. St. George Miller with The Celista company. Emerson Owens and Mr and Mrs Mitchell of Kingshampton were guests at The Aline Adin ave.
Io Beranton marries in Scranton at a bride’s residence with Miss Vrances Bradley and John Dove of Denver. Thomas Griffith of Blanc Avenue hosts a ceremony in Beranton for Brown and Griffith. Gosvenor and Reed wed in Melville at J W Brown's residence as Rev F P Doty officiates. both are of Scranton and Pockwille.
Miss Katherine Bowen of Spring Brook dies as family funeral Bathnary service held in November 2016. Interment planned at Boring Brook. In Scranton PA, November 24 1808 Killeen daughter of Mr and Mrs George M Minen age five months. John Storm of Stroudsburg Funeral this morning at 8 o'clock with interment at Stroudsburg Cemetery. Adam Stoeckel 65 dies at residence 146 South Lincoln Avenue in Weal serenion on November 24 188. Interment at Wandburn Street Cemetery.
Miss Bodie Murphy becomes Mrs W B Smith in a 4 percent ceremony at 126 Mimi Avenue with Rev R L Fly Pierce officiating. The reception featured polm ea and chrysanthemum decor and a large family reunion with twenty seven children. The couple departed for Mr Smiths South Scranton home amid good wishes of relatives and neighbors.
County Detective Lavahen reports progress in the Kosmozvitch case with evidence to deter further depredations. Mir Leyshon notes Kososvitch’s recent conduct and ongoing ties to prior offenses while authorities reveal limited details and a suspect linked to a violent attack on a woman.
The council adjourned without a formal vote after a short meeting. A late discussion on Garber Asphalt and related paving contracts dominated the agenda, with minor references to other items.
Voters may file for mayor city treasurer city controller three city assessors and two 3 year school director seats at the February election. Republicans must submit their applications to C F Chittenden chairman of the city committee by December 15 with the office sought and candidate’s post office address.
Pure Olive Oil and Olive Soap imported from Zanti Greece offered for sale by M A Fried hander Co at 59 Bpruce Street with sale details and listing text read in the advertisement.
An undersigned party offers a refund policy for Greene's Tar Syrup and a 24 cent bottle to prove the cure for a cold. Names listed include J. G. n, Dunmer Pa, John P. ue, cranton Pa, and others in Pennsylvania.
Thieves took about £70 in jewelry from Pro CL Frey’s residence at No Vine Street while Dr and Mrs Frey and a servant were out. They avoided common pieces, likely seeking pieces of special value, and escaped with watches and other items. Police investigated the break in.
The Holden mine near Taylor flooded after an abandoned upper vein filling with water released pressure in theDiamond vein. A forgotten bore tapped the resin and allowed water to surge, threatening the Diamond vein and endangering workers as safety measures were put in place.
Pocono Cigars announces Dieal eKete as the chosen transferee to handle a key transfer. The action follows internal discussions and aligns with current licensing and distribution plans.
The piece argues that Per Pound is cheaper than tea stores at 35 cents and suggests trying Coursen's Java at 25 cents to compare. It notes a wide margin and hints presents may justify the lower price.
The handicapped golf match at the Country club links ended with Thomas Kd. Brooks winning by fifteen points. Weather hindered scoring but the twelve contestants produced a steady run of scores from 80 to 87, with 84 as a notable outlier among the seven leaders. Following is the scoring list.
A chaotic storm grips the region as the first snow of the year brings near paralysis to streets and transit. Weather bureau officials face ridicule while crews battle ice covered sidewalks and railways. Residents contend with slippery roads, delayed travel, and a long cleanup ahead.
A pleasant social in Welder nyvenue celebrated Rev Mire and his wife with thanks from Cynee Lutheran members. Guests enjoyed entertainment, cake, and coffee as lively discussions and gifts expressed community esteem for the couple.
Archie Sprague and Amy McKintack wed yesterday on Adan Avenue route marked by rain at Penn Avenue Baptist Church. Both now residents of this city with Sprague formerly from Factoryville and McKintack from Carbondale. The ceremony was unacknowledged by many friends and a large gathering witnessed the knot tying. After a wedding repast the couple left for a bridal tour.
Young People's Assembly issued invitations for a Thirty at Sheela Conservatory of Dinac with about seventy couples attending. The Enterprise Dancing class hosted friends at a social event in Bix Cel sior Hall. Over three hundred youths joined Thanksgiving night at Music Hall for the Seventh Annual Ball. Thomas W. Cleary presided as master of ceremonies with a large reception committee and a dance committee featuring local trustees and musicians Cusick's Orchestra with Miss Aese Durkin at the piano.
The city marked Thanksgiving with unusually early services in nearly all churches. Clergymen linked the day to recent American victories and divine providence, while sleigh bells and snowfall added a festive mood. The afternoon saw large crowds at theaters such as the Academy of Music and Gaiety, with many venues close for the holiday and charitable dinners provided to the needy.
In Wilkes-Barre a planned football match between Wilkes-Barre and St Thomas College collapsed amid crowd complaints and last minute venue scramble. Manager Coleman urged payment guarantees, telegrams indicated doubts, and Dunmore agreed to fill in but the event unraveled with no game played.
Players failed to show for the Dunmore game by 4 o clock, the match was declared off and patrons received admission checks. A replacement game with Gendall’s team was arranged for one week from tomorrow. St Thomas and WilkesBarre will meet a week from Saturday. tickets for yesterday’s game will be honored.
Ralph W. Rymer of Jermyn selected captain of the Weeleyan football eleven at Middletown Conn for the coming season. Injury earlier in the year influenced the lineup, with Rymer proving able to play. His election is praised by the college body as a tribute to two seasons of strong play and leadership.
An insurance notice from the American Mutual Indemnity Co. offering inuring for boilers and elevators appears with references to related policy terms. The fragment mentions multiple entities and a price of five cents, indicating a trade label or rate in a historical context.
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