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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
3
Rev. L Foster addresses the Rescue Mission at 8 o clock tonight. Local notices cover licenses issued, fines for Loftus, and various community items including a fire at Fraden's pawnbroker.
A Waldron sale advertises thirty head to be sold to the highest bidder next Saturday. Horses arrived yesterday with a large crowd at the stables, described as better stock for Scranton. Potential buyers may swap or trade before the sale opens. no balance will be held back. Types include coachers renders business horses and a few matched teams for undertakers.
The Free Methodists hold a quarterly meeting in Waverly this evening continuing through Sunday. Rev. W K Tombylin will lead the Sabbath services all day.
The new football guides for 1898 are available at Florey and Brooks. Readers can find season overview, team rosters, schedules, and key rules compiled for local fans and players.
In Scranton Pennsylvania the marriage of Hept. 716 percent by the Hey A F Charlie Reese Davie and Miss Berilia M Courtright both of Beraiton is reported.
Belinda Hennigan aged 1 year daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Hennigan of 24 Grant avenue Scranton died Sept 2 funeral Friday 2:90 p m interment Cathedral cemetery Samuel Davis of West Scranton will make will and funeral arrangements announced for later date.
A Scranton business party returning Aug 22 from a tour of New Mexico praises the region’s timber mineral wealth and climate. The group, led by Major J. W. Oakford and including E. P. Kingsbury and C. D. Simpson, joined by Frank B. Drake and C. B. Eddy, observed the New Mexico Railway and Coal Company’s development aims and Salado coal deposits.
Major Oakford reports on a journey through Chicago El Paso and Alamogordo aboard the Paso del Norte car. The party saw new railway connections mining potential irrigation exploration timber and town growth plans highlighting Jam consults on future freight and lumber supplies and the region’s rapid development.
Dr Harlandson endorses Stuart s Dyspepsia Tablets for digestion after meals A fifty cent package available at drug stores or a dollar by mail from Stuart Company Marshall Miss The tablets claim to aid digestion even when the stomach is weak and are presented as safe and beneficial for stomach weakness or disease
Five miles from Alamogordo lies La Tug the rail line terminus. Settled thirty years ago by Mexicans, now many Americans move in. Fruit-raising is poised to attract attention as shipping improves with the railroad. The fruit is described as flavorful, worm free, and trees healthy. Vegetables can be grown with little effort.
Fred C. Hand and James Archball plan a four story brick and stone apartment building at Monroe avenue and Mulberry street Scranton. The 45 by 80 foot plot will replace two frame houses and include six flats two stores with a drugstore at the corner. Groundbreaking by Nay Aug Lumber next Monday with completion aimed for November 10.
The Handley will dispute reaches its third day as lawyers for claimants and for Winchester submit kinship proofs and challenge the city's ability to accept the residuary trust. The plaintiffs press that Winchester cannot act as trustee for a charitable education fund while defenders argue the trust language and charter limit the city. Judge Acheson plans a ruling within three months.
City Engineer Phillips declined to let contractor George McDonald begin Providence pavement work. Property owners seek injunction, with the bill in equity due to be filed by tomorrow. Attorneys Warren and Woehurg were retained to protect owners’ interests, while tracks may be laid by a new temporary method.
The New York Ontario and Western Railway announces an excursion this Sunday September 11 to Lake Poyntelle at greatly reduced rates. The train leaves Scranton at 7 30 a m and Carbondale at 9 10 a m returning from the lake at 5 00 p m arriving Scranton at 6 45 p m. For details contact T Flitcroft D P A Scranton Pa.
The second annual joint excursion of the Young Men's Institute to Lake Ariel on September 20 promises to be one of the season's largest. The committee guarantees a good time with games, athletics, and dancing to Lawrence's orchestra. Refreshments will be provided by M. J. Kelly. Tickets available from institute members with varied fares listed for multiple locations.
At a Sept date in 1598 the Beranton Underwriters' Association unanimously adopted a resolution mourning W. Luce. They note his long service as president, his promptness, judgment, and esteemed conduct, and state they will attend his funeral in a body.
Travel note describes an 1895 football season guide and a planned trip to Niagara Park in September. It mentions costs around $5.00 and travel via the Lehigh Valley rail line.
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