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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1898

Page

3

City Notes and Various Local Updates

Town briefs cover Elks sorrow ritual at Lyceum, Dunmore Presbyterian meeting at Mrs Blackinton’s, and a correction omitting Dr Theodore Bureth from yesterday’s staff list. Assessors lists for Scranton district ready. donations acknowledged by local churches. New Hollinsford station item and Impeachment delay noted. guardians named for minor heirs. Republican candidates registered for city offices amid a seat demand for Modjekson engagement. Lectures on musical history by Mrs A A Pea Hiogton announced. bail withdrawn for Sarrio the Italian. Yale Alumni meeting rescheduled to Friday after next. Smoke Pocono Cigars.

Mr Bart's Return From Gold Fields Adventure

County Surveyor Edmund A Barth returns to Scranton after a nearly year long Klondike prospecting expedition with National Klondike Mining and Trading Co. He describes arduous travel from Edmonton to Fort Graham on the Finlay River and notes limited provisions and a winter halt. He plans a return next February with equipment for further exploration of headwaters of the Finlay Parsnip and related rivers.

Fort Graham Finlay River Bart Edmund A. Barth Ibis Roe Klondike National Klondike Mining and Trading Company Kileholme Webster Avenue Mr. Kart Ltt Trittine Burt Wiscarpensons Amstat Northwest Territory Burd Nature Hey Scranton Port St. John Cust House Parlo Pass Rapids Finlay River Rapords Finlay Parsnip Peave Clatme Ourdanlea Forks Rockies Winder

Organ Recital Delights City Audience At Presbyterian Church

The organ recital last night at the Presbyterian church drew a large crowd. Performers included Miss Julie Miles and Miss Freanchi with Mrs. Carter providing accompaniment. The program featured Reineberner pastoral and other works, praised for interpretation and artistry.

Ieonnie Aitor Inal Yx Ormaniat Wow Pook Combellin Highton Mr. Carter Reineberner Carter i Elie Geeebovatone Tiatlan Julie Miles Mitel Martin Mise Freoonch Nev. Pe. Gull. Mp Whittemore Ja

Hepunton Mus tea chib meets for relief

A community group from Hepunton meets this afternoon for an event titled An Hour with Dickens hosted by Mire Staples and the Methodist Eyles group at the Calvary Reformed church corner Monroe avenue and Gibton street. Attendees include city residents and officials.

Dickens Tilke Mire Staples Eyles Dudick Calvery Ehuren Monroe Avenue Gibton Street Wie Abe Nools Patrnents Wediesie Sy Ab

KEogh Defends Syracuse Pool Title Amid Reports

The New York Bulletin notes Keogh of this city as current pool champion after defeating Clearwater and Lourwater in recent matches at Syracuse. The report suggests Keogh is likely to keep the title unless rival contenders seize it through newspaper coverage.

New York Syracuse Clearwater Keogh Lourwater

Gibbons Refuses Specific Answers at Contempt Hearing

John Gibbons, represented by attorney Burns, testifies he acted as a qualified elector and paid money for what he believed were proper election expenses but declines to disclose details. The examiner press, noting possible contempt, as officials consider a rule to show cause and potential custody if held in contempt.

Burns Mr. Holgate Mr. Burns Afr. Gibbons Holgate Mr. Lewis Mr. Duggan Witiess Mr. Holwat Mr. Gibbons Mr. Kelly Kelly Hidente Gibbons Superby Court Gibbong

Settlement Made in the Driesbach Case Ends Equity Proceedings

Following Daniel G. Driesbach's death last summer his son moved to bar Allya A. Packer Driesbach from any share of the estate asserting the widow status and undue influence claims. An order halted further actions as the case was discontinued by agreement of the parties.

Driesbach Daniel G. Driesbach Allya A. Packer Driesbauch Fron Mr. Driesbach

Safe deposit vault opened. will and assets disclosed

The deceased's vault at Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Co was opened in presence of parties’ counsel. Contents included a $1,000 judgment note, an insurance policy for Mrs. Driesbach, about $150, a will giving all to his wife Wize A Packer Driesbach, and the estate valued around $4,500. A contest by Driesbach’s son led to a compromise and withdrawal of probate proceedings with keys turned to James I. Torrey.

Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company Pepthonntary Copeland Alterneye Gliga Packer Driesbach Drieshbach Covent Driesbach the Sun Vale James I. Torrey

Scranton Club Plans Private Annual Reception

The Scranton club will host its annual reception Friday evening for members their families and lady guests. The secretary's office and committee room of the board of trade will be used for reception and the assembly hall for dancing. A supper will be served in the club dining room and all rooms will be open for general use.

Scranton Club Bord of Trade Bupper

Letters From The People Note Policy and Publication

Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when compiled by the writer's name. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.

the Tribune

Reading hospital notes praise for care during smallpox era

Editor reports relatives and friends of the Thirteenth regiment hove of Reading’s St Joseph hospital were well cared for. A visitor praises Sister Mary Julia and Sister Georgiana for compassionate care in the typhoid ward and convalescents’ gratitude toward the Sisters and hospital staff. Sergeant Day slowly recovers in Scranton.

St. Joseph Hospital Reading Sergent Lona B Mary Juliaie Hister Georgiana Hosrital Scranton Sergeant Day William Evans Pittston

Pain Balm Promises Quick Relief for Various Aches

A flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound to the affected area provides prompt relief for chest or side pains and a lame back. The advertisement claims it also cures rheumatism and urges trials for pleasing results. Sold by all druggists and Matthew Brothers as wholesalers and agents.

Matthew Brothers Iid Tall Agente

Police Court Notes Mention Drunkenness Fines

John Trea applied for free aid at Center Street police station and declined. He was fined £1 for drunkenness after Monday. Same Ward was fined for drunkenness and for refusing to pay at Rockefeller's restaurant. He defaulted on the fine and faced a thirty day jail term.

John Trea Center Street Rockefellers Coralape

Personal Accident Insurance Policy Issued by Scranton Company

Ameri can Mutual Indemnity Cs announces a liberal attractive policy advertised from Traders National Bank building. Call or write for information as the new Personal Accident Insurance policy is issued by Scranton company.

Scranton Company American Mutual Indemnity Cs Traders National Bank Building

Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills Featured in Cure Claim

An ad touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier removing taints from the blood and claims Hood’s Pills must accompany the tonic. It promotes “Popular Punch” cigars at 10 cents as a side mention.

Hood

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