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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1898
Page
5
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be obtained at Beranton news stands Heisman Grog located at 44 Spruce and U3 Linden streets Muc Lackhowannu wyentic.
The report lists social notices including a forthcoming church event at Given Ridge Presbyterian Church with Mrs Monroe and Miss Monies relatives, George Luckhart Parte the Martinique consul arriving in Wilkes Barre with father Duarte, and a voyage from Martinique describing rough seas and furlough details for Coreus Duarte.
Hose wagon was disabled while responding to a fire alarm from box 4 at 9 yesterday forenoon. Crystals suffered a breakdown during the assignment.
On Wyoming avenue the Crystals hose wagon was disabled after a wheel failure near Spruce Street and Lackawanna avenue. John Culeran, riding the rear step, suffered a serious cranial injury while the wagon was brought to Fuld’s shop for repairs after the May 18 incident near the Jewish synagogue at Hicker Street.
Judge Archbald presides over the election contest hearing to decide if Gibbons solicited or concealed money in the failed election. The examiner considers whether any funds were used to influence voters and if the treasurer’s renewal violated any election rules.
A jury in Ardibald brought in a verdict in the case of Md wand Kenny charged with the murder of Martin Healey. The panel deadlocked after deliberating for hours, with one side seeking a new trial and others urging immediate release. Several co-defendants faced related charges and were fined or sentenced in connection with the broader proceedings.
Miss Hattie Dayday and John SloCum Oleark wed at Greenfield last Wednesday evening in a Lohengrin influenced ceremony. The bride wore white brocade silk with pearls and lace, carried bridal bouquet, and was supported by Miss Seven as maid of honor and Miss Snyder as bridesmaid. After a wedding supper, the couple left for New York on the midnight train. guests came from New York, Beranton, Carbondale and Binghamton.
Plumbing Inspector Malley condemned part of the sanitary plans for No 4 school under construction on Pittston avenue. He found defects that could cause future trouble and required the contractor to make necessary changes.
A long list details three hundred twenty seven pension claims with sixty granted and two hundred forty eight pending. Names and monthly amounts are listed for recipients from Scranton and surrounding towns, with many receiving two dollars per month plus additional for minor children.
Advertises lower prices for coffee blends including Ceylon Java 20c per pound OG Java 25c Mocha 28c Breakfast Java 30c Triple Blend 32c. Offers ranges to attract customers and lists several labeled products by name and price.
A brief notice highlights E. G. Coursen as offering good value by selling quality items at low prices. The item emphasizes affordability and dependable service intended to attract shoppers seeking savings.
The January tenth two thousand eight date for the execution of murderer George Van Horn is reported. Counsel for Van Horn notes a petition for respite is filed as legal steps seek reversal or a writ of error from the United States Supreme Court.
A city panel on bond ordinances met Saturday night and will reconvene Sunday afternoon. Bedford urged securing land options at Kerr Valley for a new park, while Lowk and others favored spending 7500 on August Park to save a park. Norton opposed, arguing distance concerns and bond timing. Councilors push for street widening and other projects, risking disappointment for some residents.
The Elm Park Chautauqua Literary and Scientific circle invites all interested in the Chautauqua movement to its regular semi monthly meeting at 7 45 this evening in the church reading room. An engaging program will be presented including quotations from Milton and other topics.
Franklin notes a trio of doctors advising on medicine with Chamberlain's Couch Remedy praised for ease and efficacy. The piece also lists rail fare rates and dates for several conventions across cities including Buffalo Cincinnati Concord New York and Washington with contact details for tickets and travel agents.
A bustling schedule outlines meetings in Moscow Taylor Taylor North Scranton Jermyn Olyphant and other venues. Speakers include Hon Jeremiah Snyder Major Everett Warren and F W Fleitz as campaigns for rival parties step up.
A promotional blurb describes Pullers Advertising Directory as a complete ready reference for advertisers. It details classification by publication type and state, aiding searchers to locate leading daily, Sunday, weekly, religious, agricultural, medical, sporting, and juvenile periodicals.
A description lists circulation and advertising data for many papers including foreign language titles. It notes 60 daily and 50 weekly representatives, plus monthlies and semi monthlys. Published by Charles M H Puller Advertising Agency in Chicago Buffalo and New York.
Nine prisoners faced Mayer Talley in police court yesterday forenoon. John O Prie t an Elmhurst farmer paid a fine for taking a pocketful from a newsboy. Michael Burnett was arrested for kicking a door. the mayor fined him after Burnett produced 220 in his pockets. Edward Snyder, 68, was arrested for drunkenness and tumbling on Lackawanna Avenue steps. John Sullivan paid nine shillings for sleeping on the sidewalk. John Edwards refused to pay for a shave and threatened violence. Bad Wards paid an earlier nuisance fine, which remained unpaid.
A Democratic county committee meeting Saturday night discussed campaign matters. Reports from committeewomen were heard and county chairman Fitzsimmons issued con stidts to the voters supporting party candidates. The Prohibition committee plans for Dr Swallow's visit to the county.
Lehigh Valley railroad promotes a Peace Jubilee from October 24 to 27 with a grand celebration. Tickets available through Lehigh Valley ticket agents and offices.
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