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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1898

Page

5

British Methodist leader elected president of English conference

Rev. Hugh Price, D D of London, named president of the English Methodist conference, expanding his evangelizing work among London's poor. He earlier preached in the United States and in major Methodist pulpits, with a noted impact on slum outreach and social aid. Also reports reveal Frank F. Littell, Scranton native, appointed assistant astronomer at the U S Naval Observatory in Washington with the title Professor and a $3000 salary. Miss Mary J. Salter, blind Scranton author, travels with a companion and has published several works including A Friend in Need and The Lost Receipt.

United States Wilkes-Barre Hugh Price D. D London Great Britain Methodist Episcopal Council of Methodists of the World Washington, D. C English Methodist Conference Dr. Hughes Carmarthen Wales John Hughes Wesleyan Conference of Wales Thistlehoon House Academy Oxford University Wilkes-Barre Times David Charles Davies Trevecca A Plunket Lord Plunket Secranton Frank FR. Littell United States Naval Observatory Washington, D.C Littell Scranton High School Navy Scranton Naval Bureau Mary J. Salter

Salter's Career and Education Noted in Report

The subject spent 22 years in the stingstroke period and studied at the Perkins Institute for the Mind in England. She has since engaged in significant literary work and is described as well informed and possessing notable conversational ability.

Perkins Institute For the Mind England

Local residents and visitors list in Scranton social notes

Dozens of names appear as guests and travelers visiting and returning to Scranton from nearby towns and cities. The social notes cover visits from Jackson street, North Filmore Avenue, Lake Winola, Carbondale, Moscow, Oneonta, and more, with trips to New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Lake Ariel. Many residents host relatives and friends for short stays or vacations across spring and early summer.

BE. J. Goodwintet Detroit Mies Margaret Evaris Idtewite William Morgan Jackson Street Benton Mre David Shaw North Filmore Avenue Parone Mack Dillon Bloomsburg Weat Beranton Friends Mien Sadle Glynn Bennett Street New Milford Sue Fenton North Main Avenue Wilkes-Barre Bert Kiese New York Philadelphia Thomas Finnnigan Pittston West Beranton Thomas Gleavon South van Buren Avenue Carbondale Calvin Coons Booth Mut Avenue Hanecook Bertha Zimmerman Bighamton EB. R. Griffiths Price Street Morgan Bowen Spring Brook F. J. Brown Moro Prescott Avenue Lake Ariel Mary Mitchell Meridian Street Ida Burns Oneonta N.Y C. Hall Lake Winola William Davis Wyoming Woast M. Slowt Blanche Kingsley John Lung North Limner Avenue Marie Cummings New York City Mieets Mary Tigve Kathryn Guterell Booth van Buren Avenue Moscow August Frite Moh. Darling Kimiy Chestnut Street Hancowk Mise Grace Meyer Clark'n Summit Missen Eme Gertrude Fellows Tenth Street Eleanor Tague Bennett, Pa Undertaker Tague Bromley Avenue Jacob Davis Cleveland Ono Ailes Jorephine Mahon Mulberry Strom Mise Hessie Lynen Hudson Edris Williams Tartford Conn Thomas C. Williams Willlam Street James Conlin North Film Berlin Mystic Germany L. W. Peck Mixa Abbie Watrous Jones Eldor Mise Miratioos Watrous Lake Arie John Hi. Thomas North Bromiley Avenue Buffalo Niagara Palle Chicago Bert Harrington H. Montgomery Ann Arbor Mich. M. Riley Scranton T. J. White City National Hay and Grain Association

Railroad Employees Review Labor Ties at Ashley Meeting

A meeting of railroad employees in Ashley discussed tensions between the Central Railroad of New Jersey and its workers. Gerald H. Wilson, former grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, urged a fair staffing plan, noting trains run with 220 cars and a 2.19 ton weight, and called for safer crew-to-car ratios and adequate brakemen.

Ashley Central Railroad of New Jersey Wilkes-Harre Record Co. H. Wilson The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Chailrman Central Railroad Company Penghscot Tidewater

Gas Explosion Injures Miner at Green Ridge Mine

A gas explosion at the Green Ridge mine yesterday injured Stephen Sabo a miner from Riley's Patch. He suffered burns to the head arms and body and was transported to Lackawanna hospital with a doubtful prognosis for recovery.

Green Ridge Worlgman Stephen Babo Sabo Lackawanna Hospital

Trains to Lake Ariel Run by St Brenden Council

Trains to Lake Ariel on Tuesday will be operated by the St Brenden council YM I at 45 a m 140 and 2 28 p m. Fare 1 40 cents.

Lake Ariel St. Brenden Council

Runaway car on Mulberry Hill

A runaway trolley at Mulberry street and Jefferson avenue injured three men, a woman, and a child as two cars ran wild. Passengers were thrown to the pavement, with several treated at nearby homes. officials refused to disclose details.

Jefferson Avenue Mulberry Street Madison and Jefferson Neries Linden Street A. J. Casey Lackawanna Hospital Flynn Gros Catherine E. Smith Hattie Rinker Wilkes-Barre Luzerne Street P. J. Honan Harry White Jetter James Feeney P. W. Gallacher Scranton Railway Company Smith Raymond Rinker Hattie Gertrude Jones Taylor Mise Jones Raymond White Feeney Tailor Honan Rogelle Akers Centrol Mailison Avenue

Quarter Million Stone Contract Bid By Scranton Contractor

Frank Carlucci of Scranton street, a noted stone cutter and contractor, leaves for Washington to seek a government contract for supplying cut stone for the Flat Island Landing station project in New York harbor. The contract is valued near a quarter of a million dollars and many bidders competed for the work.

Frank Carlucci Scranton Street Washington, D. c Fille Island Landing New York Harbor Cerlucci

Coachman Charged With Wife Desertion in City Case

Thomas Wheeler a coachman for Madame Fright was arraigned before Alderman Kosson on a wife desertion charge. Wheeler denied the accusation saying work changes kept him from returning home at night. He formerly worked at Nealis' livery and was held on a $400 bond.

Thomas Wheeler Kosson Wheeler Nealis

Woman wounded in hotel shooting over rival suitor

Mabel Thomas, white, was shot in the right arm at the American Hotel near Jersey Central station by Charley Bell, an 18 year old waiter, after an altercation over a rival. Bell fled through the back door and remained at large as police searched the premises and distributed a description.

Mabel Thomas Raymond Court Charley Bell Jersey Central Station Rel Thomas Lackawianna Hocapital Hell John 10 Davis Bell

Miner J Owen Hollings Injured In Shaft Accident

In Priceburg Johnson's shaft Hollings a miner near sixty fell forty to fifty feet may have toppled from a hoisting carriage. He suffered severe facial injuries losing teeth and roof of mouth. treated at Lackawanna hospital where doctors fought to stop bleeding. A charity baseball game next Saturday will benefit the Home for the Friendless.

J. Owen Hollings Johnson's Shaft Priceburg Lackawanna Hospital Dodge Accidental Fund Clay Pipe Club Fuyers

City Taxes Delinquent Penalties Announced

City treasurer Co. G Boland warns that 18 percent duplicates of city and school taxes are in hand with a penalty of three percent added on September first 1898 and an additional one percent each month thereafter until paid, at city hall.

Co. G. Boland

Trans Mississppi and International Exposition travel rates notice

Reduced rate tickets to Omaha Nebraska or Kansas City Missouri via Lehigh Valley Rail road from June 1 to October 13 are available. Inquire at ticket agents for specifics. Steam Heating and Plumbing. F. and M. T. Howley, 231 Wyoming Ave.

Euse Lehigh Valley Railroad Omaha Kansas City F. & M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave

Fire Department Apparatus Tested and Condemned for Repairs

Under Chief Hickey supervision the Hook and Ladder Truck No. 1 underwent thorough inspection with a severe test of the Crystal steamer No. 4 yesterday. The evaluation led to condemnation for repairs and further action.

Meighth Street West Linden Street Finth Foundry Hickey

Drowned Miner and Companion Die in Roaring Brook Dam

Jamee Comerford aged 18 of 1709 Wayne Avenue North End drowned in the Lackawanna Iron and Steel supply dam at Roaring Brook below Nay Aug Park. He disappeared while swimming with An drew McGurrin who could not swim. Comerford’s body was recovered by divers and a coroner’s inquest was deemed unnecessary.

Jamee Comerford Wayne Avenue North End Roaring Brook Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Nay Aug Park Comerford Andrew McGurrin McGurrin Longstreet John Brazelle Thomas Garigan Gavigan Pirazelle George Okell Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company McGarrin Patrick Cusick John Comerford Nay Ave Park Beve Steel Company William Wettherhog

Dr Eckman In Critical Condition After Heart Attack

Friends report Rev Dr J G Eckman critically ill at home on Quincey Avenue after a heart attack en route to Eaglesmere. Son Dr George Eckman of New York and other relatives attend him. Florace Eckman expected today. Early hopes suggested danger had lessened, but condition remained grave.

J. G. Eckman Quincey Avenue Eckman Eaglesmere George Eckman New York Florace

Merrimac and Fireworks to Be Shown at Laurel Hill Park

The article previews a Laural Hill Park showing of The Sinking of the Merrimac by Lt Hobson and a small crew. It frames the event as a patriotic display reflecting Pennsylvania industry and valor in the Spanish American War era.

Hobson Laurel Hill Park Pennsylvania

Fireworks display and band concert in Laurel Hill park

The Pain Fire Works company will stage a patriotic fireworks show to honor a gallant deed. Bauer's band will perform in conjunction with the display on Monday and Tuesday evenings, Avie 15 and 16, at Laurel Hill park to thrill the city.

Pain Fire Works Company Laurel Hill Park Bauer's

Great Clearing Sale on Fabric by the Yard

A sale list offers bleached muslin and cambric by the yard with prices around 4 to 6 cents. It includes several brands such as Columbus Muslin Hills Muslin and Fruit of the Loom Muslin with unbleached sheeting and heavy 10-4 and 9-4 options.

Columbus Lonesdale Berkley

Clarke Bros Enameling and Nickel Plating Excelling Statewide

Clarke Brothers tout their enameling and nickel plating plant as the finest in the state. They claim only expert workmen are employed and emphasize quality workmanship.

Sundries at Cut Prices Move Bikes at Cut Prices

Repair shop promotes its well known facilities and urges movement of its large bicycle stock at cut prices. Local advertisement emphasizes discounted bicycles as the main attraction and invites customers to visit for deals.

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Ackawanna Perry Bros Columbian Detective Agency Lime Bank Building Scranton, PA Philo Victor Koch, Jr Scranton House Anna Cushman Adame St Philo” Mfg. CO Clinton Place Huber Ruggiste Chas McMullen National Bank Fort Brock Co Kemp Wyoming Avenue Rev EE. J. McHenry Jacksonstreet Cowin Grove Larriet Laney North Sumner Avenue Ol City Jersey Central Stephen Sabo Mulberry Hill Carlucci Nebraska Fire Department S. C. Snyder Sai Spruce Street Jermyn James Comerford Hody DR. Eckman Ares Trypanasouervans Cebaseeesesees Re Great Clearing Sale WES Te Eersarsie Crite Cn Save Lockwood FALE Clarke Bros Franklin Ave Conrad Lacka. Ave Washington Ave Gillette Brothers Inloney OL and Manufacturing Piton Kryers Japan Raynolds Hand & Payne Madras Snow Weston Mill CO Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant Kimball George H.ives West Market Street Barbour’s Home Credit House Lackawanna Ave
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