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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1897
Page
5
Norton’s Wall Decorations promotes decorating for autumn and winter with a complete assortment of fine papers and window shades. The shop invites inspections and offers decorators on short notice at reasonable rates.
Personal items note Mrs. William Hall visiting Wallsville friends and relatives of Mrs. Richard Hiorns in Tompkins County. Mrs. Mary Myers returns to Carbondale after visiting here. Mrs. M. F. Brandamore recovering at 1201 Mulberry St. C. M. Clark of Philadelphia arrives in Scranton as Scranton Railway president. Mrs. Jonnie Reynolds returns to Watertown after weeks here. Eva Swink, nurse in New York, visits Lingh amton relatives and cousin Grace Stoat. Rev. James Hughes, now in Scranton, visited Rhode Island and preached several times in Westerly. Westerly Daily Tribune lauds his sermons and impact and hopes for future visit.
Professor Haydn Evans organist and musical director at Penn Avenue Baptist will present a series of fall noonday organ recitals at the church during winter. The first recital is scheduled for next Saturday with free seating for all. Choir rehearsals for the Messiah perform ance will begin at a meeting next Tuesday night.
Court yesterday issued a decree dividing the Tenth ward into two election districts. The line runs from the Dunmore line along Prescott avenue Gibson street Roaring Brook to the ward boundary. The first district centers near the mountain at Waslis polling place 1032 Cross Street. Joseph Watrous is appointed.
Pointed Jodyre of election Oscar Ridge- Wi majority inspector and William Bainback minority Inspector. The second district is the one whose western boundary follows the seventeenth ward line. The polling place is to be the building on the lot of William Knoepfel at the westerly corner of Myrtle street and Irvine avenue. George Jarber is appointed judge of election G. W. chives majority Inspector and H. M. Preiffer minority Inspector.
J G Osterhout, a leading North End businessman, will wed Miss Helen Dewey of Pittston social prominence at the Methodist Episcopal church in Pittston this evening. Guests may take the Jersey Central train from Scranton at 7 10 with carriages provided at Pittston. Return tickets are valid on the Delaware and Hudson at 9 18 and 11 o'clock.
Mr and Mrs Stephen Kittle of 69 Merrifield Court West Scranton were chloroformed as they slept Tuesday night and woke to find 53 missing from their bed an 20 under a pillow 42 from between mattress and springs Police found no signs of forcible entry with only their 18 year old son present he offered no explanation Detectives Moir and Williams investigated while the couple suspect the front door bolt or coal cellar window entry but no conclusive evidence emerged and the case remained a mystery.
Jesse Abram, postmaster at Butler New Jersey, writes to Mrs. Dugeran of Associated Charities praising George Luke for his character and singing talent after he stole Albert Henne’s bicycle months ago. Luke, nicknamed Ludlum, received a three month county jail sentence last Monday.
At noon yesterday Fatrolman Peuster Neals and Block arrested eight tramps near the Dickson Works. They are believed linked to a fung infesting Lower Lackawan na avenue Tuesday night. No hearing was held yesterday. Razors straps brushes and other paraphernalia were found on the group. A chain gang decision may be considered today.
The Thirteenth Regiment Company BH met to choose a successor to resigned First Lieutenant John H. Sample. Elmer B. Berry was promoted to first mien, but the session ended with plans to ask Sample to withdraw his resignation. Captain John W. Kambeck presided.
The Park eisters and Misa Edith Norton are listed for an evening seater at the M C A on October 19. Diagram and details appear in the standard course program.
At MM Capouse avenue Scranton the wedding of Charles W Waltz and Rose Glauville both of Peckville Pa took place on October 13 1607 performed by G C Lyman clerk.
In Dunmore on October 13 Eyvind Mantey died as the son of Mr and Mrs P W Mantey He was buried following a funeral service on Friday at 4 o clock at St Marys cemetery interment followed at the parish cemetery with local mourners noting the family.
Mice Sliva an Arabian visiting Bloomsburg division near Scranton Street was crushed between a switch rail and a passing Delaware Lackawanna and Western passenger train No 30. He died later at Lackawanna hospital. Sliva came from Dutch Junction New York to visit his brother Joe Sliva and was alone when the accident occurred. Coroner Longstreet to investigate the deaths today along with a second fatality at Peckville on the Ontario and Western line.
Two new cases filed seek relief from jail and from marriage. Domenato Gentile requests habeas corpus after being jailed at Alderman Wright’s instigation for alleged Sept 12 assault to kill Joseph Lunno. Julius Benke accuses wife Henrietta Johan Henke of cruelty in a marriage that began in 1873.
City Engineer Phillips expects repaving of streets opened by the Central Pennsylvania Telephone Co to begin next week. Barber Asphalt Co currently on South Main Street in Pittston plans to shift workers to Scranton as soon as the telephone conduits are paved, then proceed with asphalt repairs per the recent contract.
Sickness in the family of Rev. Mr. Aldrich causes the Union Bible class at Grace church to be omitted this Thursday evening. An optician, Twining, located at 125 Penn avenue in Harris' drug store, lists hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A Richardson & Co. ad offers six cut-out paper dolls and six dresses mailed for four cents in stamps. The dolls illustrate Diamond Dyes use on fabrics and trims, claiming broad color range and distinguishing them from inferior dyes sold for higher profit.
The first Republican mass meeting of the campaign will be at Carbondale Saturday night in the opera house. Speakers include W. W. Watson F. W. Fleltz M. W. Lowry and John F. Reynolds. A band will entertain and the Junior Republican club may participate.
A 13 year old boy, Roy Townsend of Ellenville New York, was picked up in Scranton after riding freight trains along the Erie and Wyoming canal line. He described his travels from Ellenville to Hawley and Scranton and said he hoped to stay with his uncle George Owens in Scranton during the cold spell. He worked on canal boats for three years and claimed to know all towns in the canal region. Police said they would assist him in locating Owens.
Nat Butler dominated the Louisville tour stop winning the two mile open and the one mile handicap, lowering the mile record to 2.001. He finished second in the half mile and also took a record one mile in the professional event. Sammy McFarland won the half mile, Fred C. Hoyt placed second, and Watson Coleman was runner up in the two mile.
The imperial government in Tokyo reports the new currency law began on October 1. In the week after, requests to exchange silver for gold totaled about 950000 dollars. An imperial decree bars silver circulation after April 1895.
The Times reports a letter signed by major London figures voicing grave objections to any move toward himetalliem. It notes the government’s response to the American commissioners is due within days, leaving little time to act.
A grand special excursion offer includes a train to Seattle a steamer to St Michaels and a steamer onward to the Klondyke gold fields. Depart Buffalo midnight March Sth with rates and tickets through to Riondyke. Information from F J Moore Nickel Plate Road 2 Exchange 81 Buffalo NY. Also notes on upholstery estimates and a elocution teacher at 107 Wyoming Avenue.
An old advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cold cure in one day with a money back guarantee. The product priced at 25 cents is marketed through druggists who refund if it fails to cure.
Intestate doubt clouds the Amerman estate as no will surfaces for the late Lemuel Amerman. Probate officials weigh large bonds for adminstration due to vast personal property. If no will, state law splits estate among widow and children while Handley estate executorship also faces questions.
Fire at Jermyn No 1 mine is under control and work will likely resume next Monday. The blaze began around September 21 caused by an explosion of ena it and followed by the deadly accident on September 28 that claimed five lives. Efforts and expenses to extinguish the burning coat have been ongoing since.
The Scranton Bedding Co. offers the finest Box Divines and Couches with lifting springs and covers. Available in any size or shape.
Fashion notes advertise children's trimmed hats at $1.98 and $2.48 with trim details. The listing emphasizes low prices and affordable style for young shoppers.
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