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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1898
Page
5
A fragmentary 1808 style tale features a boy named Johnnie who falls from a fence and cries while a passing lady explains his loss of balance. A girl then says they are hunting for Johnnie’s balance, reflecting a simple rural humor. The piece also mentions misheard pond calls and a Perry Brothers reference in the lizards’ phrase.
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be obtained in Scranton at Reisman Bros newsstands located at 44 Spruce Street and 603 Lackawanna Avenue, Mac Lackawanna Street.
A list of people from Scranton and surrounding areas visiting or returning from trips to New York City Boston Atlantic City and Europe plus local movements. Notables include Rev T J Comerford E E Bouthworth and Miss Mery Moran with friends and relatives traveling through Delaware and Hudson Canal territory and local bank or city editor activity.
A wounded or ill serviceman at Camp Alger struggled with heat since arrival and was deemed unable to withstand it. He received a recommendation for reassignment to mechanical duty. Mr. Miller, foreman at the Susquehanna Traecript printing office, is noted in connection with the report.
An open air mass meeting of Tr U A M councils in Lackawanna county was held at Hutchings park Moosic under Moosic council 218. State and local officers spoke on the orders arms and work, highlighting fraternal benevolent and patriotic aims.
The marriage of John Theron Brown of Minooka and Catherine Van Hatten of Mulberry street was solemnized yesterday at St. Peter's Cathedral with a nuptial mass. Rev. J A O'Reilly officiated. Bridesmaid was Miss Anna Brown, groomsman Thomas A Donahoe. A breakfast followed at the Jermyn and a reception at the bride's home. The couple will reside on Mulberry street after a wedding trip to Cleveland via Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Mrs Brown a Lackawanna Hospital graduate of 1897 and a nurse in the city. Mr Brown active in editorial work with The Tribune.
John Power O Connor at police headquarters lists cases for the grand jury meeting on Sept 12 with Chief Gurrell as prosecutor. Defendants include Harry Gordon and J Stone for robbing a Boston clothing store, Lance and McDonough for robbing Free Press, Brennan and Morgan for burglary at Silverstein's, Foster and Lee for burglary at Pierson's wholesale house, Henry Riker for burglary, and Mayor Bailey heard cases including Samuel Smith, John Tolan, Brennan and Morgan, Conway, Hansen, Payton, Green, Conewell, Harvey, Williams, and Costello among others.
Scranton Conservatory of Music on Adams Avenue and Linden Street reveals major room renovations including a combined elocution and physical culture studio with a large stage and a redesigned reception area. Fifteen professors now include Senor P Fitzgerald de Rivero as Spanish instructor with Director J Alfred Pennington and Registrar Miss Ella MacNutt inviting inquiries before the September 7 term opening.
Professors Buck and Whitmore host the fifth annual informal reception in college rooms on Friday evening September 2 from 8 to 10. Mauer's orchestra will provide a delightful program. All are invited including old students current students prospective students and those interested in business education. An opportunity to inspect the college quarters.
Bottled at the East Mountain Lithin Water Spring for family use. John A. Swayze, Agent. Mulberry Street and Bronson & Tallman open their new Hats today. Hood's Pills touted as the favorite family cathartic and Hood's Sarsaparilla claimed to battle diseases caused by impure blood.
Captain Moir contrasts Major Hayes's militia idea with a congress introduced bill by William Connell to create an active National Guard of the United States. The measure would organize up to 300000 personnel, detail officers, define pay and duties, and establish a national guard bureau under the War Department with state coordination and annual encampments. Amendments seek regular officer detail and state control under governor and president.
Private Edward McGuire of 1908 Capouse Avenue is home on thirty days sick leave after serving in the Eleventh Infantry. He joined in Scranton and saw action in Porto Rico with fellow sick soldiers brought to New York City. He was treated at St. Peter's Hospital Brooklyn and praised the care by doctors and nurses.
Bauer's Orchestra will perform Friday evening next at Scranton Business College in the halls. The program includes selections by Offenbach and Meyer, marches by Phillips and Beyer, waltzes, medleys, and descriptive pieces ending with the Star Spangled Banner. The event runs from 8 to 10 o'clock.
Commissioner O Boyle tests a new method on North Washington avenue by filling holes with red shale. The filing material is rolled into place using a heavy roller as part of the paving trial.
Montrose celebrated a peaceful day with a firemen parade and a county veterans reunion drawing hundreds and travelers from Scranton and along the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western line. The event featured floats, military scenes, and speakers including Galusha A. Grow and A. J. Colborn with a campfire closing the day.
New York travelers can book at reduced rates from September 1 to 4. The fifteen day limit applies to terms and conditions. Consult Lehigh Valley Ticket Agent for particulars at Steam Heating and Plumbing P. F. & M. T. Howley 231 Wyoming Ave.
The Wyoming district presiding orders bar a meeting called through Rev W L Thorpe by Bishop Mallelieu to discuss Rev J G Eckman’s successor. Bishop Mallelieu led the conference in Bishop Fowler’s absence and Fowler may attend the meeting.
Bronson and Falls man at 412 Bpruce Street invites customers to view the new Dunlap style prior to buying a hat.
Nottingham Lace Curtains offered in ecru and white with new patterns. 150 pairs at $1 per pair and 120 pairs at 1.50, plus imported curtains at $3.00. Limited to this week with 98 cent pair price as a promotional draw.
Advertisement touts a roofing material described as more desirable than tin and cheaper. It claims sun will not degrade it and frost will not crack it, presenting it as the only perfect roofing. Prices available on application.
The popular hat store Bron son Tallman at 412 Spruce Street opens its Dunlap line today. Local shoppers are invited to see new styles and limited-time incentives as officials welcome the event.
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