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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1899
Page
9
A builder states readiness to provide estimates for erection of new buildings and repairs. Claims to have completed many fine buildings in the past year and invites potential clients to refer to owners for confirmation of adherence to plans and specifications.
A busy day in town includes Mayor Moir hearing cases as seven people faced the court, rail workers paid at Cayuga and Brishin collieries, and Hart injured after a fall on the Delaware Lackawanna line. New parish house opening at St Luke's, volunteers ball draws many in uniform, detectives in town visit suspects linked to a telegraph operator murder near Dethichem.
Mounted Officer Joseph Block appeared in a new uniform patterned after New York mounted police dress. The outfit is military blue with yellow braid signaling the cavalry arm, complemented by cavalry boots and saddle, making him a noticeable addition to the force. His usefulness is not in question.
Local shop touts half price deals on songs and marches as Finn and Phil promote new titles. Christmas season mood highlighted with a bold promotion.
The Poor Board met with most members present and planned relief actions. It approved tax exonerations for Spanish American War veterans and moved to curb district charges while ordering Hillside Home improvements and various cases for relief handled.
Attorney A A Vosburg the Republican caucus nominee for city solicitor commented on the Hand opinion. he says the two year term intent will not stand and the act’s technical reading will fail. Lt David J Davis named to succeed as assistant city solicitor under Vosburg as Republicans appear poised to win.
The text outlines pay for directors attending the triennial convention to elect county superintendents and penalties for candidates who fund directors. Directors receive one dollar plus three cents per mile traveled, payable from district treasuries. It also makes it a misdemeanor for candidates to cover directors' expenses, with fines between fifty and three hundred dollars. Approved March 18, 18__.
Charles MacQuivey reported on progress made this week and presented booth and floor space layouts for the armory. Lawrence Howitt and James J. O'Malley joined the Fifth district soliciting committee. Avoca Hose company and Wilson company were slated to attend the parade on May 6. The parade date was debated at the session.
The undersigned agree to refund money for a 50 cent bottle of Greenes Warranted Bump of Tar that fails to cure a cough. They also warrant a 20 cent bottle to prove satin restore or money refunded, by J. G. Ne & Ben of Dunmore, Pa and John P Donahue of Beranton, Pa.
The teachers institute closes after a profitable week of instruction. Miss Logan Dr Carson and Dr Houck present talks on reading methods and educational matters. Prof Burdick reads the resolutions committee report praising Superintendent Howell and the staff while wishing sympathy for Miss Nellie Moffatt's death. Adjournment is at noon.
The Home for the Friendless thanks many donors including Miss Susan Dickinson Mrs Norton Warner and Lindner’s Bakery for gifts of oranges vegetables milk bread and cakes. The list names individuals and businesses contributing food clothing plants and other goods. the family count rose to two during the month with doctors Treverton Heller and Breweter in attendance.
During the trial Mrs. Banks scornfully claimed her character wasn't proved while asserting Mrs. Keys' character was proved. A later scene appeared imminent but the alderman halted the proceedings and called it a draw.
Edmund A Bart a noted civil and mining engineer with offices in the Connell building was appointed consulting engineer by the Scranton Coal company for the Caponte and Pine Brook collieries. He recently returned from the Klondike where he secured concessions and previously worked with Chief Engineer Snyder of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western.
A large concourse of friends attended the funeral of the late Thomas Coolican at St Peter's Cathedral yesterday morning. He was killed days earlier in the tunnel near Burned Bridge reservoir. The remains were borne from 620 Hemlock Street to the cathedral for a 6 30 mass. Interment followed in Cathedral cemetery with pallbearers John Tierney Peter Lafferty Christopher Taylor Thomas Handley James Durkin and John Jordan.
Within fifty nine miles of Greater New York the southern division of the Central Railroad of New Jersey serves Lakewood New Jersey a vast sand plain famed for balsam pine air. Doctors call it healthful and people flock to its luxury hotels boarding houses and social events. Reached from Liberty street South Ferry and Whitehall Street stations with parlor cars on all trains.
A compilation of local testimonials and ads includes W. J. Cuyler praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism, Keeley Institute moving to Madison Avenue Scranton with new facilities, J. J. Watrous new manager, Finn & Phillips music releases, Red Ribbon M. and J. product claim, a Judge-Walecott fight update to be broadcast from Jim Judge's cafe, and promotions for the Winton Fountain Pen and Pocono Cigar.
The bout between Jim Judes and Joe Wolcott is allowed tonight in Toronto after authorities ensure no interference. Only this fight will be permitted with the club handling duties. further encounters are barred. Jerome Quigly of Philadelphia and Manager Ed Whalen will oversee Judge.
Mrs Fannie Banks faced assault and battery charges and was discharged for lack of evidence after a hearing before Alderman Howerye yesterday morning. Neighbor Mrs Ella Keys testified that Banks grabbed her by the throat and shoved her from the house. Both reside in Kressler court. The dispute followed remarks by Mr Banks about Mrs Keys. Keys sought legal advice and warned Banks that violating her husband’s remarks could lead to arrest.
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