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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1898
Page
3
Regiment Colors Ready for Shipment for Philadelphia Jubilee
Colonel L A Warree received notice from Adjutant General Stewart that the regimental colors manufactured by W H Wilson of Philadelphia are finished and ready to ship. Warrants for NCOs of Company L Honesdale were mailed to Captain Daniel C Osborne. The regiment still hopes to take part in the peace jubilee in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Warree
Stewart
W. H. Wilson &c
Philadelphia
Company L
Honesdale
Atherton
Daniel C. Osborne
Jury finds odd verdict shifting costs to prosecutor
Judge Archbald set aside the verdict in a Olyphant case where John Reese admitted throwing a stone at Thomas Williams' house. The jury, after a brief deliberation, found not guilty and had costs paid by the prosecutor, a move Archbald refused to endorse fully, while other cases and suspects faced varied outcomes and adjournments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archhbald
Thomas Wiliams
John Reese
Reese
Witners
Williams’ House
Willams
Archbeld
George Frennick
Albert Cleave
Jacob Ollendske
Bircony
Hoemer Martin Gunton
Victoria Pollaky
Gannon
John Shees
Commonwealth
Ballve
Henry M. Awahsy
G.ésleger
Amistant
Vyenburge
George Lowery
Carbondsie
W. V. Fuller
Lowery
Boxing Brawl Ends With Tighe Victory In Street Ring
Police stopped a roughly fought bout between Jock Lynch of Prooktyn and John Tighe of the South Side under the Velator Athletic event in Minste Mall. After a long delay and several disputes over rules and a no decision clause, Referee Beavere awarded the win to Tighe as order was restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock Lynch
Prooktyn
John Tighe
South Side
Bexvelator Athletic Entty
Minste Mall Useriei
Referve
Fehtere
Officiale
Seconda Wan
iRlet Gurrell
Moir
Leyahon
Dick Avers
Lynch
Nghe
Tighe
Tikhe
Ovet Tiche
Tiche
Thinge
Eavere
Beavere
Remedy for Coughs and Croup in Historic Note
A brief historical remedy mentions chiltica and adulte with cures for coughs croup whooping cough and related respiratory issues. The fragment suggests a general elixir or treatment but provides no clear ingredients or usage details.
Hearing Tax Appeals Involving City and County Assessments
Judge Archbald hears appeals from county and city assessments by attorney J M Hannah. Defenders are county solicitor H A Knapp and city solicitor M A McGinley. Hannah cites Monroe avenue taxes as excessive, while W T Hackett testifies valuations are not high. Barrowman withdraws after discovering a prior county reduction. City assessment side to be heard today at 4 40 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hannah
Archbald
Chambers
H. A. Knapp
M. A. McGinley
Hannah
Lackawanna, Madison
Monroe Avenues
Ninth Ward
Monroe Avenue
W. T. Hackett
Thomas A. Barrowman
Men Hurt While Trying to Enter Music Hall Fight Scene
Two men attempted to break into Music hall last night. Charles Beads of the West Field fell twelve feet from a roof ledge after being struck by a board during a clash on a window ledge. A second man fell from a second story window on Center street, striking a rear Palace hotel window and injuring his face and hands. Both were taken for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mafferty
Providence
Peter Dean
Mafferty
Dean
Bat Dean
Falvatore Valengiano
Katie Valengiano
Domenico Muscle
Lury
Valenzianos
Archhbald
Charles Ashman
John
John Warring
Bmoketown
Olyphant
John Petroski
Joseph Pesaret
West Side
John Vienkosky
Mora McGlynn
Samuel Maheey
Music Hall
Charles Beads
Weat Fld
Duckeon House
Valley House
Leeds
Inelde
Valley Houere
Jackson House
Nan
Serond-Story Window On the Center Street
Falice
Palace Hotel
Center Street
Private Porter Dies at Honolulu Hospital
Private Charles M. Porter of Company H First New York Volunteers died at a military hospital in Honolulu Sunday night. This is the first death in Company HM since departing Binghamton on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Porter
First
New York Volunteers
Military Hospital
Honolulu
Company HM
Binghamton
Laws for the Good of City Health and Public Works
City council debates health ordinances to curb smoke and dust from mills and factories with fines for violators. Resolutions call for sewer and street improvements including drains, paving, and blocking nuisance outlets, plus platform removal and fire department matters.
Traction Franchise in Archbald Borough Expires
The Archbald Traction company franchise for rail lines across all borough streets expires October 10 after a grant made three years ago. Officials expect renewed consideration to restore the privilege and continue street rail operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald Traction Company
Borough stalls on road project extension
The text notes a two year period with no progress on building the road. A year ago the borough council sought a one year extension and that extension has now expired.
Capitan Sousa’s Tuneful Opera At Nesbittville
The dispatch notes a strong performance of Capitan Sousa’s tuneful opera Wilkelarre at Nesbitttonleht attracting a large audience. The company is praised as good with beautiful elaborate costumes and scenery. It will be shown again at the Lyceum tonight and tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkelarre
Lyceum
Pioneer Catherine Chapman Wand Remembered in Honesdale
Catherine Chapman Wand mother of Judge Hand died in Honesdale aged ninety seven. Born February 1 in Darwin Greene County New York she moved to Honesdale with Ere Hand when the Delaware and Hudson opened. A founding figure among early settlers, she helped frame the community’s spirit and remained active in church and sewing circles throughout a long life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Chapman Wand
Judge Hand
Honesdale
Darwin
Greene County
N.Y
Ere Hand
Hitt
Delaware and Hudson Ciima
Maurice Wurta
Washington Frying
Withieby
Honesdsie
Cartoonvinte
Flrat
Catherine
New England
Seco
Mike
Delaware and Hudvenonal Company
Pennsylvania
Carebondiale
Lackiwannie
Wayne Counties
New York
Thie
Jason Torrey
Martiage
Catherine Cochrane Chapman
Robert Chapman
Hull
Tai
Baybrook
Conn
Eingulir
Wiliam Torrey
Houesdale
England
Weymouth
Mase
Robert Chapelain
Connmecticut River
John Dland
Bouth Stampton
Long Island
Correy
Hand
Connecticut
Penneylvania
Scranton
Monesilule
Lackawaxen
Lady Woods Lane
Wachington Irving
Seillers
Hervell
Blair Castle
Milan
Eleventh
End
Milionary Society
Tribute for a charitable matron with devoted family
A memorial note praises a devout charity worker known for nightly aid to the poor and ill for many years. She led with strength in emergencies, was a longtime Prestinorian, and leaves three children Horace C Hand Mary Tracy and Alfred Mand plus thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Her mind dwelt on hymns in her final hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel
Horace C. Hand
Mary Tracy
Toneside
Alfred Mand
Beranton
Pine Grant
Died at Manila a Wilkes-Barre Soldier Named Flasser
A Manila death notice lists William A. Flasser of Company F Eighteenth Infantry as a presumed son of Frank Flasser of Wilkes-Barre known locally as Roots. He joined Lieutenant Dentler’s squad in April and transferred to the Eighteenth Infantry bound for Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Offa
William A. Flasser
Eighteenth Infantry
Frank Flasser
Wilkes-Barre
Dentler
Eleventh Infantry
Howl’s Sarsaparilia promoted for health and appetite
An old advertisement from Juriseh & Co at 495 Spruce Street touts Howl’s Sarsaparilia as the best medicine to restore health, increase appetite and strength. Hood’s fills claim to cure nausea headaches biliousness and all liver complaints, priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juriseh & Co
Spruce Street
Howl
Musical Instruments Offered On Easy Terms At Bargain Prices
Cannot be in every home but a fine piano or organ may be with no worry or great expense to moderate incomes. We sell every kind of instrument on the highest terms known to the trade for spot cash or small monthly payments. Two splendid upright grand instruments on view today at special bargain prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schank & Spencer
H. B. Ware
Williame Boilding
I’ Ostoffce
Scranton Liederkranz
Old Forge
Worbphap
Joseph Hassett Williams
Mary Ann Davis
Old Marge
Kasson
The
Delaware and Hudson Company
Wilkes Barre
Plymouth
L. Cohen
Rutledge & Stanton
Lackawanna Avenue
Ala Ww
Wart and
Rose Avery
Foster
Michiel Amborosio
Maria Cenzaro
Dunmore
Oregon
First Presbyterian Church
Poor Board
John J. Scrage
Anna Williams
Fulke
Harford
Harfort
Delaware, Lackswanha and Weertern
Jobin Hoyle O'Reilly Council
Young Men's Institute
Lackiwaonie Avenue
Joseph Tassett Williams
Old Borge
Naty Davis
Minooka
Kikeen
Joty Ceveny
Civ
Lackawant Avenue
Sorlock
Meat Dealers’ Association
Roneydis
J. O'Malley
Patrick J. Totan
Olyphant Boerough
Fidelity and Cuevalts Companys
Maryland
Ommichers
Beranton High School
Harles St
Charlee Potter
Chives Potter
Maw Wilraerin
Corn Gihtcheitte
Sarah Metcalfe
Ian Potter
Ludo van Kachen Marie Andre
Anna Footz
Muffley
Samuel Muffley
Meridian Street
Chestnut Streets
Thomas Ford
John Mott
Ford
Muitley
Frank Hickleboon
Forest Cuty
Lingle Hrothy
McClure
Adolph Bender
Bender
George Myer
Joseph Keller
Ashleey Edwards
Virginia Edwards
Thebne
Rebecca Jackson
Sas
Gubsts
OUT AP
H. M. Hannah
Board OF Health
Roche
Coyne
Lower Branch
West Market
Oak
Bailey
Thomas J. Gerrity
Quinky Avenue
Cowles
Capwuse Avenue
Prospect Avenue
Beech
CHLY
West Market Street
Leach Creek
W. W. Davies
West Lackawanna Avenue
W. B. Smith
South Washington Avenue
Maple Street
Fie
General Phinney
Dickson Works
Boland
Archbald Borough
Auer
A. H. Beers
Barnes, N. Y
Rookwood Pottery
Haviland China
China Wall
Wyoming
EL Capitan
the Tribune
Richards, Wirth & Lewis
Lackawanna Ave
J. W
Guernsey
Guernsey Hall
Washington Ave
FURS
Jane
Cloak and Fur House
G. Straus
Practical
Furrier
Washington Avenue
Cor Sprace
Dec
Kivor
Lacka. Ave
Joan HW. Ladwig
Prop
A. F. Kizer
EN Scranton Savings Bank Sinch
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Avenue
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Rockaway
Fresh Daily
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