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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1898

Page

3

City Notes Postponed and Local Notices

Wet grounds force postponement of the ladies' golf handicap at the Country club to Wednesday at 2 PM. Henry Du Bois of Dunmore faces a threatening to kill charge. warrant sworn by Lewis Negey. alderman Howe discharged the defendant. Attorney John P. Kelley elected director of County Savings Bank to fill M. J. Wilson’s vacancy. Eugene Huff, colored, jailed 20 days for drunkenness disorderly conduct and threatening a razor attack. Green Kingy Woman's Club plans a Sunset avenue meeting at Mrs. L. J. Lansing's home this afternoon at 2 o'clock to organize. all interested invited.

Henry du Bois Dunmore Lewis Negey Alderman Howe John P. Kelley O'Brien & Kelley The County Savings Bank and Trust Company M. J. Wilson Eugene Huff Hailey Woman's Club Ladies of Green Kingy L. J. Lansing Sunset Avenue

A Cruel Husband Arrested on Wife’s Complaint

Alfred Payne of North Bromley avenue was arrested Saturday at his wife’s instance for abusing her. This marked the third time she resorted to the law, claiming his conduct makes it impossible to live under the same roof.

Alfred Payne North Bromley Avenue

SONS OF VETERANS INVITED TO PEACE JUBILEE PARADE

Camp 4 of the Sons of Veterans received an invitation to attend a peace jubilee celebration this week and participate in the parade. Transportation is promised if the camp attends. A meeting is scheduled tomorrow evening to decide whether to go.

Sons OF Veterans Camp 4 Sons of Veteran

Bootblacks Arrested For Window Insertion At Matinee

Michael Collins John Guernsey and William Castle were arrested Saturday afternoon for attempting to gain entry to the Academy of Music matinee by using a gallery window. After hours in lockup they were released by Mayor Balley.

Michael Collins John Guernsey William Castles Academy of Music Balley

Clearing House Report Shows Weekly Total of 2890 78

The Scranton Clearing House Association reports weekly totals from Monday to Saturday with a weekly sum of 2 890 78. The figures indicate a rise over the previous period and reflect disjointed daily amounts across the week.

Clearing House Scranton Clearing House Association

Additional Donations Reported for Friendless Home

The Home for the Friendless records added donations with thanks. Contributors include Mrs. BK J Lynde with sugar, Mrs. George Gay with half a bushel, Mrs. FE HL Ripple with jam and jellies, A H Vandhing with four bushels, J P lickron with three bushels, and others offering potatoes and nursery items.

BK. J. Lynde George Gay FE. HL. Ripple A. H. Vandhing J. PB. Lickron Tmon Hier Will T. Kennedy J. R. Conen

Warrant Requests and Theft Case Reported

Warrants issued Saturday for Thomne Jakes and John Lally of the North Had on selling liquor without a license. Both defendants waived preliminary hearing and posted bail to await the next grand jury. A thief who stole a watch confessed remorse and returned the timepiece after a boy led a man to the house. Richardt J. Yeaman to assume full control of the Free Press, promising enlargement and improved edition as sole proprietor and manager.

Maloney T.hl C Miloney Thomne Jakes John Lally North Abe.fendanta Lokens Howe Wee Treed Warmats Lally Baltry Margaret Hobbs Harrison Avenue John Thiwells Des Moines Free Press Sunday Free Yeamen Wren Beamish

Match Game of Checkers Between Thompson and Brown

Part two of a championship checkers match between Dr. Thompson of Peckville and Michael Brown of Winton will be played this afternoon at Mr. Browns residence starting at 4 o clock. The five game series began last week at Thompson office where Thompson won two games and the remaining three were drawn. The purse for the match is 59 dollars.

Dr. Thompson Peckville Michael Brown Winton Mr. Brown Thompson

That Boy topic at Elm Park Church sermon series debut

Rev C M Gillin preached on Who Shall Have Him from Zach 8 5 to warn Scanton families about the dangers facing local boys. He urged city action to curb street temptations and argued for curfews and home discipline over public reform schools. He warned card playing dangers and cited Anthony Comstock in condemning obscene influences.

C. M. Gillin D. PD Kim Park Zach Giffin Scranton Minnesota Hell Andrews New York Reform School Beranton Fe United States Bam Jones Arrest

Italian Church Dedicated in Old Forge

Bishop Hoban officiated at St. Marys Italian Church dedication in Old Forge amid a parish of 150 families. The new church seats 600, hosted priests including Rev. Gielen and Rev. Loftus, with a parade by local Italian Catholics. The building, partially completed, will be finished soon and used for the parish and its congregation.

Hoban St. Mary's Church Old Forge St. Mary's Italian Church Rte Bishop Hoban William Gielen Hey Sandro M. F. Loftus J. F. Jordan Old Perm Joseph J. MetCabe Avorn Tinian Baltimore

Letters of Interest Published With Writer Names

Under the heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer's name The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.

Tribune

Park improvements and funding plans discussed by local officials

A fragment from The Tribune recounts community efforts to finish a park porch fountain and create a skating area for children. It notes a dam cost estimate, a $100 treasury, and promises of funds for winter animal shelter and next year’s heated quarters, with local figures like G EB Hill quoted.

the Tribune North Carolina South Carolina Kowvee Patterson N. Yo Fehl Boranton Eterm Hill

Funeral for Private Frank E. Keith

Private Frank E. Keith of Company A Thirteenth Regiment is mourned in a Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church service. The flag draped casket rested near the altar as Rev. J. B. Sweet delivered a sermon on loyalty and faith. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery with about fifty church youths in attendance.

J. B. Sweet Washburn Street Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church

Holiday Stock Replenished Despite Early Supply Arrivals

Local stores report shelves and counters refilled as holiday numbers arrived a month early. Prices set to rise soon leave limited room for additional stock and shoppers urged to act.

Franks Honor Guard At Soldier’s Burial In Camp Cemetery

Returning to camp illness struck and death followed. Friends mourn as the deceased receives a Christian burial. Services closed with burial at Wasburn Street Cemetery. A military funeral detail from the Thirteenth Regiment led by Sergeant Ray Smith fired taps and saluted the fallen soldier. Pallbearers included members from the Eleventh and Thirteenth Regiments. Floral tributes came from Company A and Simpson Chapter Epworth League. The Simpson Methodist Episcopal Sunday school honored the memory of Jim with a tribute praising his faith, integrity, and soldierly loyalty to country and faith.

Jeaus Amtown Jeeue Wasdburn Street Thirteenth Regiment Ray Smith Charles Shoemaker Charles Aprandis Anthony Franey BR. Davis Sergeant Smith Dior 4. L. Peck Biddleman KR. Meyers A. Parts Fleet Mrmineer Corpe Janes J. Corbett Alexaner Fugene Fellowes Lattimer Heese C. Wrigley Simpson Methodine Episcopal Schooy School Frank Elit Jim Simpeon Methodist Episcopal Bundus School Phillips TR PD. Peitht Wallace G. Mower

Judge Archbald Sustains Objections to Coroner Nomination

Judge Archbald on Saturday sustained objections by Dr. J. J. Roberts to the Independent Citizen nomination of his opponent Dr J. F. Baltes for coroner. He declared the nomination papers invalid because the signers’ full addresses were not provided.

Archbald J. J. Roberts Independent Citizen J. F. Baltes

Friends Yearly Meeting and Conclave Travel Deals

For attendees of the Friends' Yearly Meeting in Baltimore and the State Grand Conclave of Knights Templar in Geneva ticket sales offer a fare and one third from the New York Ontario and Western railway with route details via local agents. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to restore appetite and health, and Hood's Pills address nausea and headaches, priced at 25 cents.

Friends’ Yearly Meeting Baltimore Knights Templar Geneva N. Y New York, Ontario and Western Railway Ontario and Western

China Bowl and Lamp Fixtures Sell at Discount Prices

A misread catalog item describes a china bowl and squat lamp with decorative flowers and tinted glaze. It lists inch size and a $10 tag, noting sale pricing and new shapes to attract buyers.

Brass Foot China Bowl and Globe Set Sold Cheap

Readable listing notes a brass foot china bowl with a small globe, No. 2 burner, 4 ahbupes, 7 nesien complete Se cane and 1 wick offered at a cheap price of $1.24.

Fragmentary OCR Snapshot From Historical Page

Incomplete text shows garbled phrases about a burner base globe and a quick action. There are no clear names dates or locations readable to identify a coherent event or person. The fragment provides no verifiable facts for a full summary.

Mefaeh jatne ee Wineh 8 decor ations of Rhododendrones

A fragmented line about rhododendrons and decor items mentions a price of 4 dollars 98 cents. The readable text is sparse and unclear on broader context or event.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mannish Alea Schank & Spencer Spruce Street H. B. Ware Ted Willams Opp Pontoffice C. M. Giffin, D. D Elm Park Anthony Comstock Anthony Comatock J. W. Hufford Farmington Gee Nay Ang Park Frank E. Keith Simpson Church Frank Mm. Kieth Simpson Methodist Church Kieth Thomas Abrams W. W. Jones HH. A. Wrigley W. Whitman Walter Davie G. L. Peek Simpson Fabbath School Peck Quartette J. Bh. Sweet Maatthew'sruepel Jesus John Corina Guards OF Honot Hood Guernsey Ile Piano Bolu Thich J. W. Guernsey Prop Guernsey Hall Wash G. Straus Washington VE. Cor S Opera L. Crane Lackawanna Ave Wyoming Avenue Kersey Tloch Lacka. Ave Joan H. Ladwig A. F. Kizer Wilcon Dimensions Conrad, Lacka Avenue Blue Point Rockaway Orce’'S Market
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