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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1898
Page
7
Corrвечpondence notes misprints and garbled lines about news delivery complaints. Addresses Roberts and Reynolds as agents for delivery items and reader inquiries in Carbondale.
A Saturday night roof collapse at No 1 slog mine on the south side killed Joseph Wisley and badly injured others. Thomas Battle Immen McDonough Robert Judge and Wisley labored all day timbering the interior roof when rains loosened earth. A heavy rail and debris pinned Wisley while Judge survived with possible internal injuries. two others escaped unharmed. Wisley leaves a wife and six children.
W V Futter of Scranton was arrested after a theft incident involving a counterfeit bill claim. Roberta of the same area reported a suspect who allegedly concealed sixty pounds in a basket but was observed before flees by the proprietor. An alderman, Kelly, held the suspect under three hundred dollars bond.
Timmons and Mrs Tinuitens seek compensation over property affected by a street Valentine dispute. A lower court award granted Mrs Tinuitens two hundred dollars, while she contends the sum undervalues the city seized property. The case centers on compensation for the city’s encroachment and resulting damage.
Vitrified brick for Ever Street completion has arrived and paving work will begin tomorrow. Delays in brick shipment caused several days of hold up, but rain prevented progress during much of the downtime. The paving is to be rushed and likely finished well before snow.
Frank B Burr Meners and companions spent Saturday in Scranton while Joan Nolan returned west to Lehigh University. Several residents called on friends, visited relatives, or attended funerals including Miss Grace Stephenson and Mr and Mrs Kennedys. Thomas Lunney returned from furlough to join Company HH in New York, with many locals traveling to Pittsburgh for the Kaleh tia of Columbus.
Parcel of linens blankets and aprons offered at discount with mixed quality notes. Local shop promotes gingham fabrics and percale patterns at reduced prices amid seasonal sales. Shoppers urged to compare patterns and seek best value.
Brian Osborne of Permyn spent Friday with Mist Mary Upatrick of Darts avenue in a local social gathering.
A Taylor gathering features a Republican rally and cantata, with speakers including Abe and John A. Jones Jr. promoting state issues. The event includes Welsh heritage references, performances by Miss Margaret Jones and Miss Bessie Dunes, and notes on attendees from Hyde Park, Acme Street, and local lodges.
The school board named teachers for night schools and planned opening next Monday. Knights of Columbus events drew visitors from Laverne and Lackawanna counties, with a district convention and officer elections at Key Stone Hall. A new Washer Co branch store will open in Troxell block,Broad Street, and theatre prospects rise as Pighamton plans a first class venue. An accident rescue near Havine shaft and a death at Philadelphia Avenue are noted along with street paving concerns on West Side.
Readings on witness for Christ by the Spirit and the gospel as power and wisdom. Sermons discuss the need for Spirit aided preaching, the all sufficiency of the gospel, and the call to faith and election, with a note on old fashion remedies.
Richard Hocking was summoned by telegraph Thursday night to appear in Philadelphia as a witness in court.
The Mayfield school board met in special session to decide on opening night schools. They approved using Mr Tageart and Mr McCarty as teachers and planned to open tonight to give all who desire a chance at education a fair opportunity.
A very pretty wedding occurred October 1 at the Tolton residence uniting Miss Augusta Gerhart and Mr Edward Van Brunt. The ceremony was in a parlor decorated with autumn leaves. The bride wore a brown traveling suit. guests included close friends and relatives. They left by the 5:25 train for New York then plan to settle in Moscow.
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