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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1898
Page
5
An advertisement pitches Krabbe Vose Driggs and Ludwig pianos as the most progressive firm in the world. It touts RED GUT VIOLIN BSTRING and the McKinley edition of 10 cent music as available items.
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be purchased in Scranton at Keisman Brothers newsstands located at 404 Spruce Street and 009 Linden Street near Lackawanna Avenue.
Names from Lackawilla avenue to South Alain avenue report travel and visits. Congressman William Connell left for a brief retreat in Blairsburg. Miss Margaret of South Alain avenue stayed at Nicholson. Mr and Mrs Ferner and family and Mrs Search hive returned from Medicineat York. Mrs J H Dilhoo visiting cousin in Camden. John Thomas, a begwear master at the Delaware and Hudson depot, began work after a vacation. County officials Holwits Wagner and Jones left for an extended hunting trip in Pike county. John T Howe traveled to Donmore and installed members of the Bequest tribe of Red Men. Deputy Grand Sachem visited this district. Private Arthur J Winchell home on furlough after leaving Philadelphia hospital. Private Will Griffiths returned to Camp Meade after a week with his parents. reception held at home. James O Connor of O Connor Brothers, Dublin, guest of Joan Richards. represented Ennis county claimants in Handley case depositions.
Jurisch and Company promotes lamp purchases at 10 Spruce Street with a promise to save customers money on quality lighting. The ad emphasizes affordable prices and a wide selection, urging readers to visit the store for details.
Mire M Hobingen and her daughter Mie Lenehan arrived with Ione Otto and Edwin the city controller after a three and a half month stay in Austria and Germany. A cheering crowd at Cedar Avenue welcomed them as City Controller Robinson and staff discussed the trip and its health notes. The party spoke of life in the old country and conveyed appreciation for America.
Four intruders struck a Pittston area home and stole six barrels of whiskey. They placed the loot on a hand car and aimed to hide it along the Austin branch when a later train collision occurred. Richard Howell 21 of Price street Pittston was killed. John Carrell was seriously injured. Bullets from the burglars caused the attack on the overturned gondola.
The Tribune explains a misprint caused readers to expect a Friday three hour sale yesterday. The error misattributed the sale to Jonas Long's Sons. The firm was not at fault and the advertised sale will proceed Friday afternoon with likely bargain prices.
A temperance gathering at the Evangelical church in Ridge signed the pledge. Tonight the meeting moves to the Baptist church with Mrs. BT. Jayne singing and the Asbury quartet adding to the program. A series of meetings continues nightly through Monday with Mr. McCoonnell speaking twice.
Lewis Henry and Davies announce a promotion at Behool Shoes granting each purchaser a handsome useful souvenir comprising ruler pen holder and lead and slate pencil. This busy shoe store aims to please customers and enhance shopping.
Applicants for provisional night school certificates will be examined in common branches on Wednesday October 1 at 9 50 a m in the Board of Cantonal rooms.
City solicitor’s opinion supports a ten year contract for street paving. Scranton wants amendments to the Keller ordinance, shifting terms to Howie, with sections on annual versus quarterly payments and city controller certification. Courts cited include Blackwell v Choker and Wade v Oakmont, upholding contract validity within current revenues and annual appropriations.
If you are thinking of buying a Music ox or Talking Machine for the holidays get Weichel the Jeweler's prices before buying. Located at 29 Lackawanna Ave, May, BD L. de W. denet.
John Williams of Olyphant and Anna Bigtin of Peckville vanished after Tuesday plans to wed in Scranton. Their families, puzzled and worried, searched daily and considered police help as the wedding party failed to appear for the ceremony.
Mrs Mary O’Brien, mother of Richard O’Brien, superintendent at the Western Union Telegraph, died last night at 10 30 at her son’s home on North Washington Avenue. She had long resided with him. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
A serious cave-in at Newton Coal's Ravine Shatt mine in Pittston disrupted operations this morning. The 200 workers were ordered to evacuate as the mine began to settle and fire broke out 300 feet below the surface, hindering efforts to extinguish it.
News from St Paul reports Major General Nelson A Miles will arrive Saturday morning over the Omaha road The expectation grows that the president urged Miles to personally examine the Indian situation Miles is regarded as the nation’s leading authority on Indian affairs and his involvement signals a significant development in the matter
Mary Barrett daughter of William and Mrs Barrett aged vent died in Scranton Pennsylvania. Funeral Saturday morning from residence of her sister at 71 Hemlock Street. Interment Cathedral Cemetery. Funeral at the house 16 seats.
The county plans a series of mass meetings led by Governor Hastings and Colonel Stone with Adjutant General Stewart and General Adam King among speakers. Local orators include Major Everett Warren and John Ry Farr, with reinforced remarks by W. J. Schaffer and Jeremiah Anvder. Meetings run nightly from early October toward November 1, with a growing voter interest evident at headquarters.
The Girls' Sewing society held a successful sale at the home of William Hanley last evening netting about $85. The sale continues this afternoon with many beautiful and useful articles still available. Assistants included Mrs. Willis Kirkpatrick and Misses Albro, Bessie and Grace Sanderson, and Miss Lillian.
Edith Piertson Gearhart Elisabeth Sherer Anna Buck and Mary Lanen are listed with the cash girls Mileea Ruth Han ley Mamie Gearhart Gladya Watkina and Grace McLean Grace Kiereetend served as cashier in the event noting local names and roles.
In the Third ward a council resolution would withhold funding until objectionable works by Augusta J Evins, Wycherly, and Congreve are removed from Feranton Public Library. Debate centers on banning religiously offensive texts while preserving public funds for the library. A special committee will study the issue as other council actions proceed.
The listing at 226 Lackawanna avenue promotes a highly superior line of boys and children's overcoats and reefers for the fall season with new styles and reasonable prices.
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