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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1898
Page
5
A woman among friends recalls a wartime gipsy foretold she would marry a soldier and later own two houses with a brick house bringing tragedy. To avoid the omen she chooses stone, convincing her circle to ditch brick plans and embrace practicality.
Miz and Mrs FD W Powell and Ex Sheriff Charles Robingan were seen in New York City yesterday afternoon. Major Barton Lyane from Harrisburg's state department arrived in the city. Mr and Mrs Daniel Mewrill welcomed relatives during a short stay abroad.
A report from 112 Adame avenue notes a gathering of friends. Mies & C Wat and Clar a Bimpeon along with Munt Jr. plan a Barrieburg trip as part of a larger troop party, returning to Beranton Monday. Frank Roth heads to the University of Pennsylvania for biochemical work. he has been collecting fossils for the university. Delaware and Hudson Canal officials, led by Vice President Horace Young and Superintendent Ro Manville, inspected the line around Boranton yesterday.
The 11th annual Wilkes Barre conference Sunday school convention met in Weatherly Carbon County at Alon church with Rev. D. G. Geoberich as pastor. Sessions included addresses on Sunday school history and objectives, teaching methods, home and younger members, and catechism guidance, ending with a question box after a profitable study.
Seven year old Andrew Heen of South Beranton sustained a double skull fracture and collarbone dislocation after falling from the two story framework of the under construction No 2 public school at Pittston avenue and Hickory street. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital unconscious with bleak prospects. doctors feared he would not survive three days.
The city councils will discuss asphalt repair tonight as the common council reports Keller's ordinance from committee. The Roche measure faces opposition over a bond feature in the upper branch with a legal opinion from the city solicitor and others. Supporters seek to send Roche back, alleging errors in finance figures and questioning the need for further bonds without electors’ consent.
Tirnest Roeber the Graeco-Roman world champion defeated Jim McGee of Hamilton in 21 minutes 20 seconds at the Academy of Muerte. McGee endured a suffocating strangle hold and was counted out after a tense, combative match watched by a large audience. Roeber saved a $10 forfeit and won a side wager, while McGee challenged Roeber to a rematch for $250.
Billy Roche of New York city, manager for Mysterious Billy Smith, visited Scranton to confirm arrangements for the Smith versus Jim Judge fight next Monday. He noted strong interest in New York and sought Judge money, but found odds as long as 3 to 1 unsatisfactory and warned of high stakes.
George Wickenhoffer, driver for Adams Express, is jailed on $5000 bond for stealing a diamond ring and a loose diamond valued about 175 dollars. He allegedly shipped the gems from N T Levy & Co and pawned them under an assumed name for 18 dollars cash and a gold watch. He claimed the ring and stone were found on the gutter while delivering at Lohmann's Spruce street restaurant. The hearing before Alderman Millar resulted in commitment to Center Street police station.
In yesterday's contest hearing Thomas Garahan refused to answer a request to inquire into a file about Holgate's property. Garahan was called but had gone home. The court will decide if the question must be answered as twenty three witnesses from Wintonborough testified.
Tom Rourke manager of Sharkey arrives in Scranton at 1.55 p.m. with his star and entourage. They will stay at the Jer myn hotel, then perform at the Gaiety theatre in matinee and evening shows with the Sporty Widows burlesquers. No price changes. regular 10 20 0 10 cent schedule.
The Lackawanna Presbytery opened sessions in Troy Bradford County on Tuesday with attendees from the city including Rev. Dr. C. Loren Rev. FH Grand J. A. Lansing and Arthur Williams. Tuesday evening focused on foreign missions with addresses by Dr. Logan and Mr. Williams. Dr. Lansing was absent. Sessions to close this morning.
The grand jury considered two murder cases yesterday. One involved the killing of Thomas Gilligan by Edward Moran in Providence on Saturday night. The other concerned Anthony Murphy's death by Patrick Cawley in Olyphant on June 5. Old Wayne insurance cases were also reviewed. A jury return is expected today with a conclusion tomorrow.
Two injunction petitions emerged in court with J P Richards seeking to bar Pittston borough Pittston township and Jenkins township from digging trenches or laying water pipes on a public road he says he owns the right to use. Judge Edwards granted a preliminary injunction and set a return date.
Advertisement promotes 1000 pairs of all wool Sampson blankets in white with borders. Extra large size offered at four dollars per pair during a ten day sale. Shoppers urged to view stock before buying.
Valentine Elias, proprietor, prepares a plane for a branch mill in Priceburg. The facility will measure one hundred feet square and rise one story, expanding production for the Providence Pilk mill.
Aubrey Bailey, 11, died of diphtheria at his home on New York Street in Berenton. Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon with private interment in Cad Fellows' Cemetery.
A seller announces a five dollar reward to the first person who provides the name of any party willing to buy a piano or organ. Payment occurs when the first payment is made. The offer asks readers to inform about neighbors considering a purchase.
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