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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale reports irregular delivery issues forwarded to Roberta Ney holds news agency for action. Correspondence via J M Forbes custodian of the Tribune notes complaints should be directed to the agent for resolution.
In a joint session the council delays fire alarm adoption and Gamewell system removal. W H Hara asks to withdraw contract. bids, including his, may be rejected. Professor Hockenberry denies signing the high street sewer petition. No major action taken as attendees express concern over delays.
Director Moon led a special meeting to consider renting a room for overflow pupils unable to fit in the High school. Several buildings were discussed but no site chosen. Mr Buches moved to procure a suitable room and furnish it, and the building committee was tasked with plans.
Immense audience watches Spooners in The Little Maverrick at the Grand. The company earns special praise for polished performance with three of the citys largest houses attested by audiences. Matinees draw crowds and Be cky Biles the Circus Girl is billed for this afternoon with another strong play tonight.
Harper Fulkerson entertained a number of friends at his Salem avenue home on Tuesday evening. Refreshments were served during the gathering and the young host received many pretty gifts. Attending were Misses Witens Schrader Lovelace Shields Mildred Isgar Grace Retten Eva Walters Marion Munn Beatrice McMullen Florence Mitchell and Messrs Nay Shrad er Charles Brooks Kafka Clyde Mitchell Will Bayley Roy Giles Iver Thomas and Martin Munley.
A large number of residents attended the Abington association Sunday school convention in Clifford. Sessions began Tuesday afternoon with a morning start at 1 o'clock at the Baptist church, followed by afternoon and evening meetings. Participants from the area showed strong interest in ongoing work.
Dr Swallow delivered an engaging lecture before a fair audience at the Academy of Musele. His coming was scarcely advertised, yet he impressed many listeners who applauded enthusiastically during the talk.
A boy named Cregan was struck by a street car on Helmont Street yesterday afternoon. He rode a wagon and jumped off, running in front of the car. He sustained several deep gashes to the head and narrowly escaped being crushed.
Burglars attempted entry at River Street residence of Larry Coggins early yesterday. They cut a large section from a screen door and awakened Mr. Coggins as they tried to breach the front door.
A resident observed two men fleeing into darkness after a frightful incident. He did not recognize them or note identifying details to aid a later investigation. The account centers on the startled reaction and the lack of distinguishing features.
Htch Shannon wed Miss Mary Pidgeon at St Rowe’s church at five with many friends in attendance. Warvey Swan and Miss Margaret Bergen married at six at the home. Mary Campbell and Michael Moran wed at 3 at Rose Church. The Trib une notes the three unions as the prettiest of the season.
Frank Williams, a Delaware and Hudson train hand, was badly injured last night when his right hand was crushed while coupling between two cars. Several fingers were badly lacerated and may have required amputation, but the doctor dressed the wounds and Williams was rendered unable to duty for some time.
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Martha B Warde daughter of Mr and Mrs S R Hards to Dr A D Preston of Green Ridge on September 4. Various residents make visits, vacations, or attend events in Wilkes Barre Keene's Waymart New York City and Middletown N Y.
The Methodist Episcopal Willing Workers host a three night fair at Weber's rink with useful articles for sale and a supper from 7 to 10. A programme of music and verse runs the first two evenings. Tickets and ice cream offered. Also notes of local social and civic events include Knights of Malta and district gatherings.
A brief item notes the First Welsh Congregational church concert rescheduled for Oct 24 after a prior postponement. Other lines mention a social at Weber's rink, a handicap match at Dominick McMorans hotel, and Archbald colliery resuming operations after six months.
A group from Olyphant enjoyed a straw ride to Greenwood visiting Miss Jennie Levering. The piece also notes the marriage of Mary Keenan and Michael Murray at St Patrick's, with details on attendants and reception. Local council duties include bills, sewer and paving contracts set for December 1 1908, and actions on delinquent lights and property needs. Found near plane G in Olyphant is a dark gray mare and gig, owner to claim by proving ownership.
Public sale set for September 23 in Lackawanna County with multiple parcels in Beranton Madison Township Jefferson Lackawanna and Wayne counties listed. Purchases involve farms dwellings and improvements with specific bounds and debt figures for each defendant in several separate cases.
Property notices describe multiple executions in Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. Parcels include Meadow Avenue plots, Priceville lots, West Market Street, and other city blocks. Improvements range from two story dwellings to barns and outbuildings, with mineral salvages reserved where specified.
A dense legal notice lists multiple real estate foreclosures in Lackawanna County. Properties include Archbald and Mayfield parcels with dwelling houses, outbuildings, and mineral reservations, tied to creditors such as Eastern Union Building and Safety Investment and Loan Company, with specific lot numbers and measurements.
Public sale records describe multiple parcels in Scranton and Dalton, Lackawanna County. The listings include brick and frame dwellings with outbuildings, described setbacks and frontages along Sanderson Avenue and New York Street, with rights to ten foot frontages for cellar and shrubbery. Debts and judgments are listed against various defendants, with court references and attorney names.
The piece notes how Richardson era heroines fainted for romance, contrasting with modern views on female weakness. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for nervous disorders and weakness, citing Mrs. Sallie Key's testimonial and offering a free medical adviser by mail.
Fifty dollars cash when property is struck off and balance in cash immediately after sale concluded. When sold for costs, costs must be paid when struck off. All properties with noncompliant terms will be resold before adjournment.
Clarence E. Pryor is the sheriff of the Scranton, Pennsylvania sheriff's office, with official action dated August 31. The notice records his appointment and jurisdiction.
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