Rev. Robert F. Pierce Engaged Temporarily
The report notes Reverend Robert F. Pierce of Philadelphia is currently engaged on a temporary basis.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1898
Page
10
The report notes Reverend Robert F. Pierce of Philadelphia is currently engaged on a temporary basis.
The divorce action of EB J Smith against Mabel A Smith will be tried before a jury following a demand by the husband's attorney George W Beale. He alleges years of abuse and desertion by the wife who denies the charges. The couple married in November and lived together until the following November.
A morning blaze at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Oxford colliery on Tenth Street wiped out the breaker, culm washery, boiler and carpenter shops and several outbuildings. Losses reach about 150000 with five workers displaced and long rebuilding uncertain. Fire crews faced wiring problems and limited water supply as flames swept through the mine area.
A marker will be installed inside the Central aircraft on Washburn Street to indicate a specific point or status. The move aims to guide maintenance crews and ensure proper alignment during operations. Authorities expect no disruption to flight activity during the placement.
Pennsylvanian Congressmen urge the Navy Department to consider anthracite coal for warships. A delegation including Representatives Connell Kulp Williams and Brumm visited Secretary Long to argue anthracite’s superiority over bituminous fuel for visibility, signaling, and storage. The visit yielded no definite plan but signals action may follow in the House.
The Scranton Lodge of Elks hosts its annual social on Franklin Avenue with over 100 Wilkes-Barre members and the Ninth Regiment band. William Jennings Bryan and Meade Detweller are among invited speakers plus local Democrats assure the Bryan party's attendance. A parade and musical programs accompany the event.
Thomas M. Jordan sues former tenants Charles H. Shedd Charles A. Sears and David H. Sears for 5000 in a trespass action begun yesterday. Jordan alleges the defendants forcibly retained possession of his storeroom against the lease and owner’s directions as he planned to start business April 1.
Ambrose Mulley filed ejectment against George H. Shoemaker to regain possession of Jet 1 in block B of the Clark and Reale addition in Scranton. The parcel measures 409 by 118 feet. Halstander and Alworth represent the plaintiff.
Tickets for William J. Bryan’s lecture at the armory are available at Scranton Times office starting this morning at 9. General admission costs 25 cents, reserved seats 10 cents. Out of town reservations require payment by Saturday. Times office hours extend to 9.30 tomorrow evening. Choate Spring Lamb offered at reasonable prices by J P Kel ly 108 Penn avenue.
A local farmer named Rowe hosts pine stock and carnations available today at Cloyk's shop. The event highlights fresh greenery and floral offerings for shoppers in the downtown district.
Classified ad lists itemized rates for packaging and material handling. Mentions prints boxes and tabs with price per pound ranging from .25 to .23 cents per pound, in a compact commercial quote.
The Chance committee began arranging the board of control appropriations for the next fiscal year. Revenue estimates total 381 406 with 459 465 25 in requests and 2 000 supplementary. cuts total 80 200 25. A 14 mill levy is planned yielding about 851 406 after adjustments and state aid.
Misa Etta Green who previously pursued a larceny case against ¢. M. Florey filed suit yesterday against Stephen Jones to recover the amount paid for a wheel. Alderman Howe ordered judgment for the claimed sum as no defense was offered by Jones.
Michael Ruddy a 2 year old roofer became violent while intoxicated and wrecked much of his parents home at the corner of Larch Street and Penn Avenue yesterday morning. Police, including Sergeant Ridgeway and Patrolmen Peaster and Block, arrested him and Mayor Bailey ordered twenty days in jail.
A social celebration marks the YWCA tenth anniversary next Tuesday from 4 to 10 pm in the rooms. The event invites both men and women and features songs by Cordelia Freeman Kathryne Tinderman and Mrs O'Brien. The organizing committee includes Mrs W B Kennedy Mrs C BK Derman and Miss Lacon.
Republican common council members push an amended plumbing inspector ordinance amid Democrats claiming the salary was omitted from the appropriation. Moir cites plans for self funding with per contract and test fees, while master plumbers push license and registration fees. Proposals include contract examination charges and smoke and water test fees as the city considers revenue options.
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