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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1898
Page
5
A brief tale describes a boy falling from a fence and crying while a woman asks what is wrong. The girl says Johnnie lost his balance and they search for it on the grass. A second scene recalls children near a pond hearing a voice repeating Briggs. The sister answers Perry Brothers.
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be purchased in Scranton at Reis man Bree newsstands located at 4 Spruce Street and 603 Linden Whretts Mac Lackawanna Avenue.
The list notes Rev J W Healey visiting the city from Pleasant Mount and many locals hosting or visiting relatives and friends from Asbury Park Lake Poyntelle Honesdale Philadelphia Kingston Lake George and New York City with several typhoid and travel mentions.
The column lists residents returning from travels to New York Utica and Cooperstown. It notes Mrs Beattie and Mrs Smith visiting, McGinleys visiting City Solicitor, Prof Yoder returning from vacation, Miss Buchanin from Washington Ave, President Franco visiting New York state, Rev Dr Davies accepted Bethany Church Philadelphia, Charles Morn near home after typhoid, Prof Loskowski arriving to edit The Review, and Paul Gardner appointed stenographer and clerk in the Delaware and Hudson office.
Mrs. Catherine Osterhout wife of Silas Osterhout prominent North End merchant died at her West Market Street home after a three week paralysis. Born in Lackawanna Township she was 62. Survived by one daughter Mrs R E Westlike. Funeral Sunday afternoon at home with Rev. William Edgar of Providence Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Interment in Dunmore cemetery.
Mrs Rose De Puy of Dalton launches criminal libel proceedings in Mhel against Colonel F J Fitesimmona editor of the Sunday News over articles she says seriously reflect on her and her daughter Gertrude. The warrant was issued by Alderman Millar and Colonel F Simmons, who appeared yesterday and posted bail as court hearing was waived. She also plans civil damages action against the News.
Scranton Business College hosts its Fifth Annual Reception and Reunion with Professors Guck and Whitmore. The informal event occurs Friday evening September 24 from 6 to 10 o'clock, featuring Pauer's orchestra and a chance to inspect college quarters. All former and prospective students are invited. The Griffin Post plans a special car to Cincinnati for September 5 at 6 p.m., with veterans and friends welcome.
Shoppers are urged to visit the Five Brothers sale this Saturday for bargains on footwear, with emphasis on value and selection. The event targets customers seeking sturdy, affordable shoes and features a wide range of sizes.
John A. Swayze Agent sells bottled Lithia water from the East Mountain spring for family use at 23 Mulberry Street.
The article notes a reopening date of September 12 and outlines programs in college, medicine, law, or business. It mentions eight college trained teachers and invites readers to bend for a catalogue.
Burt's offers stamped footwear at the Five Prothers event. Every pair stamped signals top craftsmanship from skilled workers, drawing buyers to the morning showcase.
The notice lists travel options for a September 3rd and 4th trip from Cincinnati to Lehigh Valley aboard the G A R line. Details include fare and schedule highlights for the two consecutive days.
More than seven hundred city newsboys joined a parade led by Bauer's Band and Park Commissioner A P Bedford. After a morning march they gathered for a hearty dinner donated by local ladies and capped by a Bauer concert and games including a greased-pig chase.
Miss Mama Walsh of Parsons daughter of John B. Walsh will leave for New York to join Augustine Daly's stock company. At 22 she trained in elocution and oratory, taught in Dunmore schools, acted in amateur productions, and earned praise for both tragedy and comedy roles, with strong recommendations from New York gentlemen.
Ira F H Burns declines a Democratic congressional nomination received during his absence. He cites two obstacles: risk of election and risk of defeat, preferring his medical practice and garden seeds promises over political life. Colonel Fitzsimmons reports other Democratic candidates will meet to fill the vacancy.
A fragment praises Miss Ada Rehan under Daly. It notes her wit in several dialects and her opportunity to showcase true genius when given the stage. The passage mentions Beateh dialects and Daly’s preference for legitimate productions.
The executive committee for the Bismarck celebration met at Scranton house to finalize a report for the general committee. The date is set for Tuesday Sept 27 at the Lyceum with invitation only admission and ticket distribution by the committee. Rev De F E C Hans of St Pauls Lutheran church and Judge F W Gunster will speak. Bauer's orchestra will perform. three songs and stereopticon views of Bismarck will be shown by Balmedo.
City Engineer Phillips announces start of the Bromley Avenue sewer project by Flanaghan and Hora. An eighteen inch line replacing a mine-damaged sewer will run from Washburn to Jackson Streets. Public notices also detail high school reexaminations and admission certificates for Beranton’s schools.
An item promoting East Mountain Lithia Water claims it cleanses the kidneys and cures constipation. The text presents a brief health benefit assertion without corroborating details or sources.
Arrangements for the big Labor Day parade in Scranton are completed with a 10 30 a m start and three parade divisions led by the Scranton Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council. Grand marshal Peter Holton Industrial division head A Langerfeld and aides organize from 400 Lackawanna Ave through Sep 3 with headquarters at Wyoming Ave Mulberry St and Olive St Wyoming Ave.
The police plan to arrest the offenders and confiscate their stock after a complaint that a medicinal book unfit for use was being sold locally. Chief Gurrell was instructed to issue orders, and a crackdown was promised though no arrests occurred yet.
Advertisement notes a September excursion to New York with reduced rates and a fifteen day limit. It directs consulting Lehigh Valley Ticket Agent for details and lists a One Fare G A B Cincinnati route via Lehigh Valley on September 3rd and 4th.
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