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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1898
Page
5
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be obtained in Scranton at Keisman Bros news stands located at 44 Spruce Street and 603 Lindan Streets, Mac Lackawanna Avenue.
A string of residents travels to Harrisburg for the Christian Endeavor convention opening this evening. Delegates include Mrs G R Clark Miss Beatrice Long Ada Saze Anna Stahlheber Gertrude Rice Jennie Lewis Laurien Willsame Maur auret Hughes Rev C E Robinson J H W Hamilton HW A Smith Lawrence Krink and Everett Davis. They depart this morning by the Delaware and Hudson and Pennsylvania railroads.
Attachments issued yesterday for seven voters from the South district of Lackawanna township summoned to Sept. 30 before the commissioners in the election contest and failing to appear. Sheriff Pryor to serve the process today. Fifteen witnesses were examined yesterday including John Hewel of the East district for receiving legal assistance in making up his ballot and Thomas McGuire.
The minutes recount witnesses including Jo sep Durkin John Hildebrand Patrick McDermott Nicholas Durkin John Sortmoskle John Splask from Lackawanna township and districts Twenty-first ward and Dickson City detailing lack of tax receipts and related testimony.
The First Presbyterian church Sabbath school celebrated its forty six anniversary on Sunday October 2 with reports read and officers elected. Alfred Hand chaired the meeting and officers include Superintendent A W Dickson and Treasurer Henry Bourne with Miss Florence Richmond as organist. The history notes six superintendents and the principal of the primary department was elected a delegate to the state Sabbath school convention in Johnstown Pa October 18 29.
A compact resume of Pennsylvania hunting and fishing laws covers penalties for deer elk and fawn violations, bag limits on grouse quail and turkeys, Sunday prohibitions, protected species, seasons for turkeys ducks plover and others, and open water and fish rules including trout and eel provisions.
Prof. J Alfred Pennington will give an organ recital at Elm Park church next Friday evening. He will be assisted by Mrs. Joseph O'Brien soprano and Miss Caroline T Conkling of the Conservatory of Music. Admission is a silver offering.
G Straus a practical furrier from New York opens new quarters on the second floor at 201 Washington Avenue. The store offers fur garments for repair or creation to both new and old customers.
A newborn daughter was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. J Gyr of Tenth Street. The brief notice notes the birth of a baby girl with no additional details.
Dy iho New, A. FP. Chaffee, on Sept. 3, 1994, at their new home, 1806 Dickton avenue, Ay, Fred W. Lee to Miss Gretta Cc Van Gorder, both of this city. BENNETT-CARROLL tied at Scranton Oct. 1, 1898, Miss Mamie Carroll of Towanda, Pa., to Dan N. Bennett of New York. JACKSON-FENNIIER wed in Alder son Pa. Methodist church, Rev. Clinton St. Henry officiating, Charles Jackson and Lissie Fennier, both of Scranton.
Obituaries report Michael Langan of Jesaup Ort died December 1 180% funeral Tuesday at 4 00 am with interment in Dunmore Catholic cemetery. John Ludwig of 1598 YS Third Street Scranton aged 23 died October 2 funeral Tuesday afternoon at o clock with services at Hickory Street German Presbyterian church and interment in Pittston avenue cemetery.
A letter from Hon. Alex T. Connell sent from Klondike describes brutal travel conditions and failed promises from Canadian officials and transport firms. He recounts river prospects, high costs, scarce finds, and widespread misfortune, noting danger, disease, and the lure of money for those with cash. Heals on prospecting and urges readers with funds to proceed cautiously.
Pure Food Products promotes Farinose breakfast cereal as the best and easily digested option. It lists prices 13c, 2 for 25c, largest size, $1.45 per dozen, and $4.25 per case, framing it as a value choice over cheaper rivals.
The article touts Paine's celery compound as a universal remedy for diseases from a deranged nervous system plus dyspepsia liver trouble neuralgia rheumatism and kidney issues. It credits Pheton Md Lt Dartmouth College with popularizing the remedy worldwide.
Edward Moran of Mohawk street Providence charged with killing Thomas Gilligan on West Market Street Sept 17 was freed on $2000 bail after a habeas hearing before Judge Gunster Moran sat in court with supporters as bondsmen Michael Hoban and John Boies posted the bond A large crowd escorted him from the courthouse with Moran maintaining a fixed gaze through the proceeding
A large note was filed against Maithind Driving Park association for 62 and drawn in favor of D. L. Potter. The Daley Copp v Fred Copp surety case was dismissed and the defendant released. Viewers were appointed to assess sewer construction costs on Schultz court and Harrison avenue. William A. Moore was released from county jail after three months for failure to pay alimony, deemed unable to comply with the decree.
Central Railroad of New Jersey announces reduced rates S584 from Scranton to Middletown Pa and return for trips to visit soldiers returned from the war in Cuba. The trip offers a chance to see camp life of regulars and volunteers and enjoy the scene at Camp Meade.
The Jervis Hardenbergh piano school offers great advantages for piano students. Pupils may register at any time at the Carter building located at Adams avenue and Linden Street. The notice also lists Steam Heating and Plumbing and P F M T Howley at 231 Wyoming avenue.
Court sessions proceed with two judges, Archbald and Searle, handling mixed civil and interpleader matters. Notable items include Brown vs Coyne verdict for $25.90, Gerowe vs Hapgood Shoe Co interpleader, and Rhodes vs Vaughan over a bill and a dilapidated team of oxen.
The Trans Mississippi and International Exposition in Omaha Nebraska offers reduced rate tickets on sale June 10 to October Mth via Lehigh Valley rail road. Inquire of ticket agents for particulars.
One round trip fare via Lehigh Valley for Oct. 6 to 17 with return by Oct. 17. See ticket agent for details.
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