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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1898
Page
3
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be obtained in Scranton at news stands of M. Meinhart, 119 Wyoming Avenue, and Mac Luckawanne Avenue.
City notes report ad rates for notices, a lawyer opening on Caldwell, a court approval for a Jefferson township bond with sureties, and church events. Local police report a drunk and disorderly arrest with discharge. City work delays on Providence road paving await contract execution. Flag-raising plans failed due to insufficient pole height. Scranton clearing house totals for the week and month are listed. Irish American societies review Fourth of July celebration accounts and discuss future organization.
The Scranton Railway company may resume laying a double track on South Main avenue after delays caused by protests from abutting property owners. City officials backed the permit with Mayor Bailey’s sign and a £5,000 bond. opposition may continue but no permanent obstacle is seen. A formal City Solicitor McGinley opinion to the council is expected Thursday night.
Rev W L Thorpe presided over the Saturday night quarterly conference of the Dunmore Methodist Episcopal church and led a love feast. Rev A J Van Cleft preached in the evening on lessons from the storm with prayer as a central theme and comfort for Christians.
Universalist speaker argues the Bible is God inspired and unique, though not infallible. He emphasizes revelation through Jesus Christ over writers, with strong conviction in salvation and ultimate retribution.
No evening preaching service yesterday at 1. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church reports Rev. A L Kauer as pastor and notes Solus attendance at the memorial service.
Rev James Hughes from Jackson street filled the Simpson Methodist church pulpit for both regular services in St Pauls North Scranton. Rev Gwilym Evans, brother of the late Dr Fred Sveans, preached at South Main Avenue First Welsh Baptist in Ro ll, and J L Rane of Memorial Methodist Rendham spoke at Slimpton Bireetr Methodist during morning and evening services.
In the Lengal-Kellew contest a Saturday hearing examined forty voters from Dunmore’s Second district. Respondents claimed their ballots were miscast, with many giving names such as Michael Kelley and Patrick Moran among others.
The Cigarmakers International Union of America filed a suit in equity to stop Becker Brothers of Scranton from using counterfeit union labels on their cigars. Judge Archbald granted a preliminary injunction hearing set for Wednesday at 9. Attorney E. C. Newcomb represents the union. A. C. Houch leads Local 205 as plaintiff. The label, registered with the state, is used to identify member-made goods and protect the union from fraud.
A large crowd attended a flag raising at Brisbin mine on Saturday evening. Kiowley Thomas chaired, with Rev. Thomas De Gruchy and Alderman John T. Howe speaking. A nag on a high embankment near the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks inspired a shower of smaller flags as the Cumberland Band and Anthracite Glee Club performed. Captain James Moir delivered an address before a heavy rain cut the rest of the program.
John F. Roche filed suit in Prothonotary Copeland's office seeking a partition commission to determine the value of his half interest in a land and brick building at 7 and 11 Lackawanna avenue. Roche and Thomas J. Fadden bought the property on Dec 1 1889 and built a four story hotel now linked to Fadden's heirs Ellen Frank and John Fadden. John Carroll serves as guardian. Attorney E C Newcomb represents Roche.
Coroner Longstreet will hold an inquest tonight in the arbitration room at the courthouse into the murder of Pascore, the Old Forge bandmaster, killed last Monday. If stain analysis on overalls found in Pascore's kitchen by County Detective Leyshon is completed, the results will be presented to the jury.
The Slocum Water company of Ex eterborough ceases as Spring Sbrook Water Supply purchases the plant and lays a six inch main to the Slocum mansion joining with the four inch line of the Slocum system.
Readers submit brief letters of interest under the byline of the writer. The Tribune publishes the opinions as provided and declines responsibility for the statements expressed.
The Scrantonian notes a July 2 report on Bujip a McGraw attributed to Free Press staff but not signed by the Telegram editor. Dr Sapp allegedly wrote by bitin and the Joe Preen office received the piece with Krummatical spelling changes and a missing young attorney’s name. The manuscript remains on the Vree Press board at 119 Wyoming Ave.
Rev. W. Col. Lauer mark s twenty five years in ministry and twenty five years since his marriage with an anniversary service at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church Park Pines. Lutheran ministers from the area delivered congratulatory addresses as flowers and music accompanied the solemn event. The pastor's career and impact were highlighted by pastors from nearby churches reflecting on his trip from New York to Illinois Indiana and Pennsylvania.
Young Men's Institute general committee met at Lackawanna Avenuerooms to organize the Y M I Day celebration set for Lake Ariel on Sept 2. Delegates from ten councils attended led by Gibbons of Parsons and an Altoona Atlantic Jurisdiction convention delegation planned to depart Aug 14.
Jim Judge of this city to face Dick Cage of Utah in a 21 round fifth bout at Music Hall. Promoter Jack Skelly and Bobby Dobbs back the card saying it will test Judge’s place in the championship tier. Case arrives with Billy Roach from College Point eying future bouts with Lavne or McKeever.
The article reports Cairn & Brothers of New York winning a uniform contract for the William Connell Howe company with foreman David Burke closing the deal. It mentions City Controller Edmund Robinson in Germany, Rev Wonderlich, and pastor of Mickory Street church. Also covered are a domestic disturbance case in Kristcourt, Alderman Lentes fining John Multar, and plans to start the South Wyoming Avenue sewer through central city streets with James O Boyle overseeing.
Alderman Howe reports M Swartz a South Washington avenue merchant entered the home of Mrs Sueina Davaczki Friday and took most contents including wearing apparel. Davaczki’s husband owed Swartz for groceries. A warrant issued for Swartz. hearing set today. Davaczki family sheltered by friends.
In Zenke's Penn avenue saloon A L Manefield Thoms Ego and L M Lambon resisted a police ejectment by Patrolman Neals aided by two citizens. They were taken to Center street station and later discharged by Mayor Bailey. Manefield 35 bartender from New York Eno 40 Stonecutter Lambon Jersey City journalist.
The funeral took place from the family home on Stone Avenue with Rev. George Bubech presiding. A large crowd attended the obsequies before interment at Washburn Street Cemetery beside his wife. Pallbearers included John Nohr Jacob Mock John Senn Henry Woegandt Charles Flacher and Michael Messenger. Chief Hickey received a letter from ex Chief Hartman of the Lebanon fire department on Saturday.
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