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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1898
Page
5
The Wilkes Barre Record is available in Scranton at Reisman Bros newsstands located at 4044 Spruce and 9 Lindin Streets, Mac Lackawanna avenue.
Clergy visits in Carbondale and New York mark yesterday. Local figures Rev James Moffitt Rev Jas McLeon and Miss Lillian LaBar are mentioned alongside Henry F Babcock at Fort Thomas and P E Kilcullen pursuing Georgetown law.
Jervis, long devoted to learning the art of great musicians, traveled to Europe in 1887 to deepen his understanding and to meet masters such as Toveffy, MacDowell, Whoomfield-Zelerer, EB Perry, and others he knows well. He has spoken with them and become personally acquainted through years of careful study.
Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply launches a new residential interlocking system now in use in Baltimore and Buffalo. The six subscriber lines lock out others when a call is made, eliminating ringing on unused phones and reducing exchange traffic. The Bell company develops a power plant in the exchange, claiming about half the prior cost, with around 75 instruments installed locally.
The September revenue report by Pen man district shows receipts totaling 140 682 25 dollars, with penalties and stamps contributing most of the intake. It notes a near 100000 dollar rise from the previous year and announces WD Evans of Carbondale appointed as deputy collector to handle increased workload from the war revenue bill.
M. J. Barrett a South Side milk dealer was brought before Alderman Kasson on a warrant by BE Foley of Wimmers alleging he obtained 65 dollars worth of milk by false representation. Barrett could not furnish bail and was committed to await grand jury action. Foley said Barrett claimed to own a milk wagon and equipment but proved to own none.
Patrick Gifney of Dunmore survived being trapped under tons of coal rock in a mine accident. He sustained a broken leg above the knee and was pulled free with difficulty. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital where doctors expect a full recovery in a few months. Gifney, an unmarried man about 25, was the sole worker involved.
Prof Oppenheim and his orchestra perform a varied program at the Jonas Long Sons food show this afternoon at two. Pieces listed include Liberty spirit melodies and selections titled Idol's Eye and Romeo and Juliet with other varied titles.
Prof. J Alfred Pennington will give an organ recital at Elm Park church next Friday evening assisted by Mrs Joseph O Bhien a soprano and Miss Caroline T Conkling of the Conservatory of Music elocutionist Admission is by live offering
The notice advertises a Buffalo to Omaha round trip fare of 22.75 with return validity. Tickets sold good going out on Oct 9 and 10, returning within 21 days and valid through Nov 3. For information contact your ticket agent or F J Moore Nickel Plate road Buffalo NY.
Jim Judge blames referee Bam Austin for biased calls in the bout with Smith. He alleges Austin delayed breaks and favored Smith as Judge recuperated, though doctors found no lasting injuries. Judge plans another title bid, while local boxing promoters weigh future big nights here.
A young Austrian woman who wandered the city last Friday was led to a family on Mulberry street where Mrs. Duggan placed her. A man named Oram, related to Ignats Oram, recognized her and assumed guardianship, guiding her toward relatives on the Flats after a brief conversation. Language barriers complicated locating her friends.
Shiloh Baptist Church on Center Street hosted recognition services last night attended by Rev. Thomas De Gruchy and several clergymen from the community. The event highlighted the church's role and its congregation.
Advertises Farinose breakfast cereal as the best digestible option. Claims price 13c, 2 for 25c, largest package, $1.45 per dozen, $4.25 per case, emphasizing value and quality over cheaper rivals.
A Sunday night protest before the Polish Catholic church at Duryea nearly escalated into a riot. Staging a disruption, Stanimus Roginekey, Frank Morlock, and Stany Razinsky were jailed for 30 days each by Justice Gilboy after a hearing. Rev. Francis Modur of the South Scranton Polish church had sympathizers, prompting further demonstrations and stone throwing after Forty Hours devotions. Warrants issued for ringleaders yesterday led to the three convictions and jail time. Attorn ey John M. Harris defended them.
The session of the election contest commissioners heard testimony from seventy three witnesses with about thirty percent marked as bad by the contestant's attorneys. Defective votes were noted mainly from the South Side and Minooka, listing numerous witnesses and names.
Tomorrow evening the text book committee will meet at No 9 school building on Ash street to decide how to use the old texts now stored there. The books have been moved from classrooms and supply rooms as space grew tight. The committee will inspect stock and determine what may be sold as second hand.
The Nickel Plate road offers round trip excursion tickets to Omaha for 28.75 dollars from Buffalo with Oct 3, 10, 17 and 21 sales. Oct 3 and 10 tickets expire 21 days after issue while Oct 17 and 21 tickets expire Nov 2. For details, contact F J Moore Nickel Plate general agent Buffalo.
Central Railroad of New Jersey announces reduced excursion rates of 6.84 dollars from Scranton to Middletown Pa Camp Meade and return. The trip offers a view of soldiers recently returned from the war in Cuba and a glimpse of camp life among regulars and volunteers.
Mrs. Margaret J. Callender seeks $10,000 against John P. Kelly assignee of the Olyphant Trust Company over bonds she claims are her property. The case stems from the 1895 bank failure and prior bond handling tied to a $6,000 debt. The retrial follows binding instructions to the plaintiff and disputed ownership involving her husband, who was bank vice-president.
The transcript shows a defendant Healey allegedly signing a note while the plaintiff swears he witnessed the sign. The home claimed forged to the note by Healey’s associate is contested. Attorneys Dawson for the plaintiff and Halslander for the defense argued as the case proceeds with Gerowe and the Hapgood Shoe company awaiting jury deliberation.
The Jervis Nlardanbergh Piano School promotes artistic music using modern rapid methods. Test lesson offered free. Located in the Carter Building.
A brief notice announces a benefit event to support the 13th Regiment Company Mess and the Regimental Hospital. Funds will aid facilities and services for soldiers. No further details on date or location are provided.
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