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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1899
Page
3
A title page features a pretty girl image stirring curiosity about her identity while a promise to withhold names remains. The notice notes a sale begins Saturday August, with no specific year or venue provided.
City notices announce a concert at Nay Aig Park tomorrow by actottiios at Seehoek. The Curroll the winner and the Excursion Committee of the Borkwtan Mende club hold a drawing for hiavelo prime. Carroll No 1 wins the whipre. Funeral services today for Mildteal one from the tomb dhe at her parents on Pagelstra this afternoon. interment at the cathedral cemetery SPHVCIAL SHMRVICMS at St Peters collatral teutay. Special services for Perpetuan adoration and other society events at TH Oelek tonight and the Wenge of the Baeied Heat Phaly Nuri society. Arrests for flighteng noted with details of bridal procession and forthcoming heartie events.
A notice states Ralph E. Roberts is entitled to the services of a stenographer and typewriter. Pelph B. Pomerite of South Scranton opposed the appointment. Improvements are planned for the collector’s office in the government building including new furnishings and window fittings. The Post Office Department news reached Washington and the building inspector filed a report. changes will be announced in a few days.
Martin McDonough and Patrick Jordan were arrested yesterday on a warrant issued by Alderman Kast on information from Stella Galinsky charging them with aggravated assault and battery on her father Simon Oplinsky. The incident on July 24 left Oplinsky beaten with stones, injuring his eye which later required removal. The suspects deny the charges as mistaken identity and await Aug 28 hearing under $200 bail each.
Chief Roebling reports Newark police located a man with a four horse and carriage matching the stolen rig from Belles livery. He will travel to identify the outfit and seek requisition papers if confirmed. The suspect is said to be Fred Smith, living on North Washington Avenue.
Finest wines and cigars at Lane's 220 Spruce Street Beecham's Pill cure sick headache. Smoke the Hotel Jermyn Cigar 1c.
A proposed ordinance to add four patrolmen failed on third reading with eight in favor and eleven against as city finances were cited as the reason. Mayor Moir proposes a special committee to resolve disputes between the city treasurer and the tax collector.
A fragment indicates the matter was ended and then sent to the city pollster for examination to determine its legality.
The Common Council met in special session to approve street and bridge projects including walks on Eighth Linden and Ninth streets in the Fourteenth ward. Ordinances passed for pavement exoneration at Hyde Park and Washburn, grade setting on Blatter price, and reallocating funds for fire hose purchases. The council debated the assistant chief office, delaying final action and sending it to the city solicitor.
At last night’s meeting the council approved a resolution to appoint J H Burns J H Torrey and the city solicitor to study what powers should be kept if the city becomes a second class after next year’s census and what new legislation would be needed. The plan involves no expense unless the councils endorse their recommendations. Some members felt early study wise while others preferred waiting until April when the council is organized.
Mayor James Moir nominated Roland Thermis to succeed Patrick O'Hoyle as street commissioner. The selection sits with the light and water committee after a council vote failed to move it. Chittenden urged council oversight but the motion passed 7 to 12 against removing appointment from the committee.
Thichard Littl files a trespass defamation suit against William Connell Colonel Hara M H Pos pe Hon Alfred Hand Henry Woelin Jr Luther Keller and Livy 8. The plaintiff seeks damages of 59000 claiming injury to reputation and business from Tribune articles. Attorneys Cornelius Smith and son J Stanley Smith represent the plaintiff.
Health officer Allen and sanitary officer Lurke met city solicitor Vosburg to discuss abating a nuisance blamed on a third man named Fox. Vosburg stated the matter lies with the board of health and that injunctions were considered against Fox.
The undersigned agree to refund the 61 cent bottle of Greenen Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold. They also warrant a replacement bottle or money back. J. G. Howe & Son of Dunmore Pa and John P. Donuhus of Geranton Pa sign the commitment.
Experts conclude the General Phinney steam engine is beyond repair and must be rebuilt or replaced. La France Engine Co bids $1,400 to overhaul the Phinney unit and remove the Franklin engine, while a separate $1,704 bid to rebuild the Franklin engine is approved. Councils authorize lease and funding adjustments to cover the fire department upgrades.
The city weighed a plan from the American Fire Engine Company to supply an emergency engine on freight terms while two engines are down. An ordinance to lease quarters to Mrs. Sarah Hartman in Century Hare building and to install hydrants at Washington Ave Richmond St Capouse Ave was introduced with funding from electric light appropriation for 1899.
Joseph W. Johnson of Demund's Corners was arrested by U S Marshal Clark Lowry on a charge of obstructing mail delivery after entering the Demund's Corners post office in an intoxicated condition, driving out the postmaster, and holding the office briefly. He posted $1000 bail for the next U S court term in Williamsport.
In competition with the longer journeys, cars may be secured for travels toward the west and northwest, enabling polite and extended trips.
The Penn Avenue Baptist church Sunday school conducted a trip to Harvey's Lake near Wilkes-Barre. Eleven cars carried over 500 children and parents. Rev. B R F Y Pierce accompanied the group and helped with arrangements. Return left the lake at 6 p.m.
The Sawarus Coal Journal reports that from August 1 unfilled coal orders will face the new price scale, effective July 1 after a grace period. Producers fear a fall impact from limited new supply and ongoing labor drift. a freight rate rise on the Great Lakes adds to the era’s transport costs and could curb coal output.
Joseph Lanefeld arrested for carrying concealed weapons. John Rider left $5 poorer after settling with his honor on a drunk and disorderly charge. Jeasto James and Willam Davies, two young men, appeared for fighting and were each fined plus given Bond advice at Riverfront Court.
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