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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1898
Page
10
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in possession of Mr. C. R. Munn at Salem avenue and Church street for news lemma submissions. All complaints about irregular delivery should be directed to W. E. Roberts, news agent.
Reports swirl over Hotel American owner Jacobs leaving town and rumors of Anthracite Land and Improvement Company arranging to close Hotel American. Negotiations to build two hotels, sums cited, while rival owners dispute control and leases. Lawyers seek settlement as liquor licenses, hospital benefaction, and Chase & Sanborn coffee sales tie into local finances.
The Carbondale select and common councils reorganized with G F F Swigert as chair of the select council and John Brink chair of the common council. New members from wards two, four, and six were seated, with seven Republicans, four Democrats, and one Prohibitionist amid party alignments.
G A Kingbull arranged a six month pledge with Chase & Sanborn to donate one half cent per pound of coffee sold in Carbondale. A local merchant issued a circular noting the hospital fund will receive the donation in addition to the same half cent from Chase & Sanborn on all coffees sold in Carbondale.
The Holy Week schedule notes Holy Thursday mass at 7.20 followed by a procession from the main altar to the repository. Good Friday features the presanctified, cross unveiling, and veneration in the evening. Holy Saturday includes blessing of the fire and Paschal candle at 7.20, and Easter Sunday offers a solemn high mass with orchestra.
The council ordered printed the mayoral vetoes and the proposed street sewer extension. Authorities approved mill rates for municipal needs and a poll tax, while a restaurant closure and staffing changes occurred at local businesses. Community services and church notices fill the remainder of the brief.
A lunch wagon owned by A J Levies on Delaware Street burned at 9 oclock yesterday. The wagon was new and recently in use. An explosion occurred as a man prepared the stove causing flames. The Excelsior Hose Company from Scranton responded, and several hundred dollars in damages are expected. The article also notes social notices and local visits in the area.
Pride of Lackawnanna lodge No 18 plans a public installation at Reese's Wall rooms with a lunch and varied program. Also reported are Minooka Tribe installed officers, local deaths and funerals in Taylor, plus a call to curb loitering at Main and Taylor corners and updates on residents and recoveries.
Deputy Great Bachem John EB Bone and brothers Frank Elmer and Thom Boyle led Lackawanon and Jermyn groups with Jame Taman and Pred Tuewe assembling the council. They announced the present term committee roles including Peter Allan prophet and Charles Buyer sachem, with other officers named such as Martin Moyle senior sagamore and J Heckenwith junior sagamore.
A list of names and brief actions from a Scranton area report. Attendees include Samuel Parry first warrior and Morcom second, with Charles Netherton third and Thomas K Durphy fourth. Other locals mention a business trip to Bvranton, a Greek church project, and various residents visiting Carbondale or Scranton for work or social calls.
Archbald borough council met with all members present. Minutes approved. Health officer Van Doren’s communication noted vacancy, with Kearney decline. no appointment yet. Residents ask center-track placement on South Main Street. road committee to report next meeting. Bills approved and bonds listed. road and pipe projects planned. road inspection and transport arrangements scheduled for Sunday.
Prof. Nully of Keystone academy visited Elmhurst on Monday. Miss Bessie Hardanberg of West Scranton stayed with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Clay over Sunday. Miss Emma Rodney of South Scranton spent the day with friends in town. Guy Browned and K. H. N. Spencer of Moscow attended the dinner.
Social events fill the week with gatherings at the Rhodes home and a Baptist church ladies aid meeting with Mrs Snyder. Health notes report Mrs Aten home improving after hospital care. The birthday party for Mr John Bird at Wimmers drew several couples including the Detricks Wilcoxes and Baraies.
The employer of Storrs colliery will pay monthly wages today. Mrs Sirwatka returns from New York on Saturday night. Rev Moses Harvey of Binkely called on Monday. Work starts on stock come in front of Johnsons Coal Company store. Coal mined from Johnsons No 1 colliery as the new breaker is built. Coal will be processed at No 1 breaker for market. Ladies Aid of Primitive Methodist church meets at Mrs Lloyds Halestead avenue tomorrow. Storrs mines will operate four days this week. Thomas Login moves from Dunmore to this place. Cavells family preparing to move to Alabama. Rev W H Holder delivered temperance sermon for the Temperance Society on Sunday. Members attended in regalia. Fahey of Dunmore will move to this place to manage the hotel vacated by M. Faddin.
The League of American Wheelmen offers five bicycle corps of fifty men each for National defense, with trials of cycle tactics and rapid fire gun support. Separately, Republican party precincts in Lackawanna and surrounding counties schedule arbitration rooms and conventions in April, listing districts and delegates for Harrisburg and local House seats.
A draft article notes bicycle troops could perform duties beyond foley cavalry, suggesting the patriotic Wheelmen will play a major role in future conflict. The War Department has welcomed offers from cycling squads to enroll in military companies.
Notice to Republican voters in the second legislative district Scranton Pa to convene April 5 1904 at 2 pm in the arbitration room of the courthouse to elect two delegates for the Republican state convention in Harrisburg June 2 Fred W Fienz chairman Walter E K Davis secretary as signatures on the notice.
A first class wholesale liquor house advertises full stock and claims sole agency for the Celebrated Waldorf whiskies. Family trade is solicited.
The new Tiffany Style features wedding rings crafted in 18k gold with solderless construction showcasing a refined design. Consumers are drawn to durable settings and a modern interpretation of classic elegance.
Our optician, Mr Adams, can fit all cases of defective vision with very reasonable prices and attentive service. The note emphasizes affordable eyewear solutions and personalized fitting.
The passage depicts a clash between a male figure and a frustrated group of women. A filly delivers a sharp retort about men prizing money over relationships, prompting the man to reply with a brisk, cynical goal to get rich as he considers his next move.
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