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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1898
Page
7
The Cartondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in the hands of Mr. J. M. Forbes. All complaints about irregular delivery should be addressed to Moberta & Rev. Holds, news agents.
On a windy Sunday morning a house owned by Mr Shimoff in the Third ward burned to the ground. Firefighters arrived after about twenty minutes but found their hose inadequate and the stream unable to reach the blaze. The Columbia Hose company’s hose failed, limiting efforts to save the structure.
Four masked men forced entry at night into the Delefontaine residence on the Rhinebow line road. They beat John Delefontaine and fled toward the northwest. his brother and a hired man pursued but the robbers vanished. Delefontaine, an elderly local figure, lies in a perilous condition with fears for recovery.
John Waterfield sued the city for damages claiming his health and that of his family were harmed by sewer stench near his home. After trials Friday and Saturday, a Saturday morning ruling favored the city. other similar cases are pending. In a separate case Mr Nic against the city was abandoned.
Union Evangelistic services start yesterday for two weeks led by Rev Daniel Toy from Baltimore. A. Rob erts, noted vocalist, accompanies Toy and assists at the meetings. Afternoon sessions occur at Trinity church and evening services at the Baptist pulpit starting at 8 o clock.
Officer Neary arrested Andrew Mitzon on a serious charge after a theft involving forty one dollars. He and accomplice Andrew Mickel fled, but cashing attempts were found at a pay window. Constable Newry trailed them to Marshwood on the Aioosic mountains.
Mrs Priscilla Hathaway died peacefully after a long illness at her Washington home. She lived with her husband and cared for the indigent, leaving two nieces and other relatives to mourn. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two from the church with short services, then interment at Maplewood Cemetery.
Lovers of high style and theater are promised a reading next Wednesday of a new comedy from George MW Rid hurat. The work follows a playful plot with humorous misadventures and a lighthearted romantic thread.
A brisk stage piece keeps the audience engaged from start to finish with sharp lines, lively pacing, and comic energy. Performers carry the action through each scene, sustaining momentum to the close.
Severe weather slows city work as contractors Bile and Konnedts fail to finish by the promised date. Seventh Avenue work awaits completion with remaining crews delayed. Port pies, Main Street, and Sixth Avenue see no progress for several days.
The wihalle Womens Berjevalyit eooltiw held a gathering yesterday in Father Mathew hall. A large number of Sersone wore pre scent has fletened interetedly to the dresses of several of the supreme oficers. The organization is a new one aml has a fye outlook before It.
The post office announces a road closure affecting mail delivery between the city and Honesdale. Officials say refunds are possible for those who paid for mail service and the department will not advertise for old mail carriers during the outage.
Rew A B Sawyer and wife hosted the Byteeapaletureh choir at their residence with music and refreshments. Miss Elizabeth Higgins of Pike Street had a surprise party, John Dennis returned to Brook Street after summer in Beadford, Philip Leonard wed Lottie Bucher on Thanksgiving, James Vale visited from Archbald for Thanksgiving, Roy Sern of Malifeld Purdy and Company regained his wardrobe after a theft, N F Stephens of Salem Avenue homebound, Miss Louise Brown of Albany visits, Misses Luy Welly and Mary Gauge visit Scranton, Miss Eilen Moffitt ill on South Main, Morgan S Kimball visited friends in Jermyn, Edward Joyce of Pittston visited.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Daniel Reese from Grove street with interment at Forest Hill. A board of trade meeting discussed Archbald and Pyne annexation and a new fire company. Nebo Congregational church festival in Mendham spans three nights with decorated booths and inviting the public. Various social visits and funeral attendances are noted among local residents and families.
Mise Hannah Hughes of Hyde Park led a crest of relatives in the area yesterday. Miss Annie Edith and Gertrude Watkins visited Hyde Park friends yesterday. Mrs William Freby returned home from Brooklyn, Md after a two week visit.
Maud and Elmer Hollenbeck return from visiting grandparents in Dunmore. A. Tyler Hawkins narrowly escaped death near Hollenbackos mill when a wagon was struck by a northbound engine. The incident left him shaken but unhurt, while James Fleming and Miss Agnes Dawson visit locally. Local events include a Kinetoscope show in Davie and plans for the Wayne County Teachers Institute in Honesdale. Weather brings the season’s first sleighing amid forecasts of a brief cold spell and shifting warmth ahead.
Mrs Amnor Lancaster of Vatesnville visits her parents Mr and Mrs Dennis Millewin returns from Jersey relatives J A Kearney resigns as Sterrick Creek store bookkeeper due to ill health W F Broads return from Welle Bridge New Yorkers Hoffecker Chivers and Ralph Hofecker in engineer corps on sixty day furlough Porto Rico service praised by returning soldiers Muster out expected after furlough Dr Thomas McIntish of Allentown Tenn suffers dysentery treated with Chamberlains remedies Health ads and odd
New York trading opened with uneven moves as the Stock Exchange session showed mixed results. Declines in some issues contrasted with profit taking in others, while brokers like William Linn Allen reported activity in the tape rooms as transport and tobacco shares influenced the day.
Advert reads basement Chatelaine seal bags and alligator style items at 30¢. Main Aisle features 39¢ specials, 6¢ calicoes, 12¢ Huck towels, lace curtains from high prices down to 4.25, and framed pictures on third floor. Eyewear exam and fitting offered at low prices.
A garbled OCR list details wheat, corn, sugar, and poultry with multiple brands and stations. It references Philadelphia Grain and Produce and various grade numbers then notes prices and locations in scattered fragments.
The text shows a quiet trading day with scattered references to winter patents, wheat futures, and price figures. Market actions mention options opening steady on covering but weakening under liquidation, with broad weakness noted across markets and northwest regions.
The readable text shows a fragmented listing with references to weather, liquidation, premiums, provisions, and various food items like salted shoulders and loaf. Names and places are unclear, but hints point to a market or catalog entry with pricing and stock details.
In Chicago and Ney buyers cleared the few cattle offered at yesterday's market rates. Hogs, unusually lively, showed unexpected appetite as hog prices strengthened amid brisk activity.
fragmented OCR text describes large nod sales of cattle and hogs at various yards including Shas Thy and Sh Nahon Dee alien imind. prices are inconsistent with entries like 4.5007 and SL4M14G and references to Porster westerns and Liberty PA. many words are garbled, hindering precise figures.
A garbled OCR text from a New York locality shows stray names and partial terms. Readable elements include mentions of a place near Mulfate and references to local figures and activities, though most words are incomprehensible.
Coal of the best quality for domestic use and all grades including Buckwheat with Hirdseye delivered in any part of the city at the lowest price. Orders received at the Commonwealth building room 6 or by telephone numbers S024 and 272. prompt attention. Dealers supplied at the mine.
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