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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1898
Page
5
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be obtained in Scranton at Ieis man Bros newsstands located at 404 Spree and 3 Linden Directs, May, Lackawanna Avenue.
Local society column lists residents and relatives traveling to New York City Philadelphia Atlantic City and Providence. Included are W W Phillips and Mrs Merrill visiting kin, Alicia Garrett returning from Honesdale Hawley trips, Mrs Williams family visiting Philadelphia, Mrs Swingle and son Moya visiting Geors Field, H W Kingsbury on a business trip, Betello Barber heading to Philadelphia and Atlantic City, Joseph McCann on furlough from Camp Meade, Frank Wade traveling to Para province to install a New Wee electric plant, marriage of Stewart Z Mardy and Evangeline Davie, Rob inson family at Carlebuch Aletria, Magdateyn recovering, and Grace Gilmour to marry Captain Mc Causland at Gray Shingles Clarkesville.
Tipstaff used his stick when Uncle Jake Fitter the veteran guard was on duty in the crowded upper corridor near the grand jury. John Murphy of Providence was jabbed in the back with the butt of the staff as he rose from a seat on the stairway prompting Murphy to react with wrath.
A tipstaff faced charging with battery before Alderman Millar after a warrant served informally by Detective Bilverberg. Uncle Jake claimed no strike, only a touch with his stick to gain attention. The hearing closed with dismissal after cautioning on possible excess, both sides shaking hands.
Col Turner thanks the Lehigh Valley people and railroad company for a cordial reception and royal treatment after a prior misfortune. He notes the regiment's uplifted spirits and gratitude for milk, flowers, music, and careful handling during their crossing.
Visitors from Harrisburg participate in a morning golf self match and an afternoon baseball game at the Scranton Country Club. Lunch and supper are arranged with the two teams, Blair and Thorne for Scranton and Rent and McCormick for Harrisburg.
The funeral for Misa Loretta Murphy was held at her home on Mulberry Street before a large gathering. A high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. D. J. Mae Goldrick at St Peter’s Cathedral. Interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery with pallbearers Peter Howley John W. Reid Peter Boland Martin Handley Frank McDonald and Bart Leonard.
Fire fighters worked through yesterday at the Ravine mine in Pittston. Water streams flooded the main shaft and Seneca Slope to douse the blaze, with progress seen though the fire area was not yet extinguished. Charles Curl remains in critical condition at Pittston City hospital after a skull fracture from Tuesday's blast.
Council meets tonight for a second reading of Mr. Roche's asphalt repair ordinance. A city solicitor opinion on the ordinance’s legality, issued at the last meeting, will be read during the session.
The hat manufactory of J H Tolles at 4 Spruce Street offers hats to order from standard fabrics with no extra charge. It stocks the latest styles on short notice, fits hats to odd heads, and provides hand made wine and water lift data as well as soft hat wand cane. The renovation department restores old hats to look new and serves retail trade for fall and winter needs.
Fall term opens September 14. Highest grades for teachers in science and language work. Strong testimonials from colleges on languages and mathematics. Departments of music art and elocution. Excellent English drill for teachers. Beautiful gymnasium and large athletic field. Business college touted as top in the state. Money spent for education described as the best investment for children. Catalogue by L L Sprague D D president Kingston Pa.
Immensely popular summer camp promotion runs this week only. Buy copies now for five cents each, six cents by mail. Bring this ad to Powell & Co to receive the offer and obtain a quick copy.
Badio is removed to Guernsey's new music store where pianoforte playing and language offerings are featured in a public display. The event highlights cultural activities and the shop's showcase of musical instruments and linguistic resources.
Rev Dr Swallow BD candidate for governor visited Scranton amid Prohibition and Honest Government party activity. He claimed friends foresee 380000 votes to defeat Quayism, spoke in Carbondale and planned stops in Honesdale Uniondale and Wyalusing, citing wide anti Quay sentiment and rising third party support.
Mr Jonen estimates the Swal low vote at 400 000 and the general Prohibition vote of the state at 0.00.
Chief T. J. Hickey of the Scranton fire department will marry Annie Geiger Fasshold at St. Mary’s Church with Rev. Peter Christ officiating. A nuptial mass at 6 30, breakfast at the bride’s home, and a five day trip to New York and New Haven follow. District Chief Michael McManus will act as fire chief during Hickey’s absence.
The report notes Colonel JH FL Mipple’s visit to Camp Thomas Chickamauga to assess removing Pennsylvania soldiers. He said the hospital at Camp Thomas is conducted in such an excellent manner that removing an invalid soldier would be possible only if life could be saved, with absolute safety. One soldier was moved under these conditions.
Mise Kelinda Noche of Orchard Street married John T Maloney of Kelps Street at St Peter's Cathedral in a nuptial mass. Rev J J Fooley officiated. The bride wore cadet blue henrietta with a matching dress for the groom. A large crowd attended the ceremony and reception at the bride's parents residence.
Patrick Clark James J Campbell and John Waterfield property owners along the Lackawanna river near Mouth of the Eighth Avenue sewer sue for 3000 in damages claiming sewage in the bed and on shallow stagnant water causes stench discomfort to tenants and makes homes undesirable. Lawyers J Burns and Charles L Hawley represent plaintiffs.
In the Weet Ridge coal company equity suit against Von Storch and others, new expert testimony was introduced yesterday. Witnesses including John Berkheiser John Van Horgen Stephen Karina van F Davis James W. Smith Samuel Jones W Williams T J Williams and E A Clark argued the mine was not worked to full capacity due to faults and coal quality making the minimum output demand impossible to reach.
In a case filed yesterday Charles E. Hall and wife Anna claim the Scranton Railway Co. owes $16000 after a car jumped a track on the hill into Taylor last month injuring several passengers. Mrs Hall suffered broken ribs a dislocated hip and severe bruises with ex judge Stanton as attorney for the plaintiffs.
Michael Holleran, a blacksmith at the South Steel mill, was badly injured when a spark hit his left eye. Doctors fear he may lose sight, and his other eye is already scarred from a past injury. He is under care at Mones Taylor hospital.
At St. Peter's Cathedral Rt. Rev. M. J. Hoban ordained five men to the priesthood. The new priests are Rev. Charles W. Manley, Rev. Martin J. Fleming, Rev. John P. Dunne, Rev. Charles Padjuseack, and Rev. Stephen C Pavolik. Sponsors and assisting clergy named. first masses set for next Sunday in respective cities.
The Scranton Conservatory of Music announces opening for study in all branches of music elocution and physical culture, with day and evening reception for pupils.
Meals at the Nash priced 25 cents with a breakfast at 6 30 a m dinner at noon and a 6 p m supper. The meals are prepared by the wagk and the steam heating and plumbing service is run by P F M T Howley located at 231 Wyoming Ave.
Call and see our Gold Medal Black Goods offering high grade stylish fabrics in all the newest weaves. Explore a complete line of staple cashmeres serges and fine worsteds for refined wardrobes.
A local advertisement touts mattress deals emphasizing comfort for one third of life in bed. It lists WUSK at $2.50, Cotton Husk at $4, Fibre mat at $5, Cotton at $6, 45-pound at $8, 50-pound at $9, and custom hair mattresses from $5 to $20 with a $10 minimum advised.
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