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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1898
Page
5
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be hed in Scranton at the news stands of M. Meinhart UC Wyoming Avenue Mac Lackawanna Avenue.
Miss Blanche Potter at Lake Winola and Mrs Wade M Finn with daughter at Newport mark a busy social week. Carbondale's Frank Brown visited the city yesterday while many Honesdale residents spent time in Scranton Atlantic City and Lake St John.
Secretary Atherton of the Soldiers Relief association pays money to a receipt holder named by Major Parke. The funds come from members of the Thirteenth regiment at Camp Alger as part of relief efforts.
Mrs Tropp's son Rene Tropp discharges a revolver at an intruder in 415 Washington Ave. A loot of silverware was left behind as the burglar fled through a window. Two men suspected in the break may have been involved, as a dog bark and noises were reported prior. Police pursue leads while a separate case spots Sammy Dougher, a teen linked to repeated hardware-store thefts.
Patrolman Hart and Sanitary Policeman Burke nabbed a boy who fled the scene. He gave the name Richard Harvey and implicated William Williams in the theft. Three packages of stolen tobacco were found on Harvey and Williams was arrested last night.
Surveyors for a proposed Scranton to New York coal line worked near Belvidere last week with headquarters there. They mapped Mt Pocono to Belvidere and Belvidere to Martins Creek on one line and will survey the Jersey side toward New York next. The project stirs rail interests and hints at a $10,000,000 capitalization backed by prominent capitalists, per the Stroudsburg Times.
George A Weld of North Ninth Street attempted to hang himself in the Center Street station around 10 PM after asking to be arrested for desertion from the army. Officers found him on a bunk with two handkerchiefs forming a noose and handcuffed him to the cell door. His mother’s visit may have saved his life. He claimed service with the Twentieth Infantry and involvement in Italy at the war’s start. He appears insane.
Delegates from Wilkes Barre and vicinity travel to Altoona for the Young Men's Institute state convention opening today. Candidates include M J Fitegibbon for grand vice president and numerous delegates from city councils and affiliates such as St Brendans, Columbus, Pittston, and Dunmore.
An inquiry from New York city notes the rapid growth of the Scranton Business College reputation. It mentions Mr. Robert Sykes securing a fine position at Dickson Manufacturing and Mr. Frank DeWitt joining Prendergast, Lackey & Rushmore. The College Journal is widely distributed by private carriers. send a postal card to receive one.
Dennia GO Lanthan died Sunday April 14 and will be buried with Army ceremonies from his home near Archbald mines Wednesday at 2 p m. Lieut Ezra B Griffin post 139 will meet at headquarters at 1 p m to leave at 1 00 p m by order of Commander.
Public notice to Republican voters of Lackawanna County that a convention will meet in the Arbitration room of the Scranton courthouse on Tuesday August 23 1598 at 2 p m to nominate a district representative and conduct other business. Vigilance committees will supervise polls from 4 to 7 p m on Saturday August 2 1895 for delegate election. Fred W Freitz Chairman W EB Davis Secretary
Notice states a meeting of the standing committee of the Republican party for the Third Legislative district in Lackawanna County. It will be held August 6 in Clark's Green to arrange the district convention and address other proper business. Chairman T. S. Parker orders. Secretary John R. Johns attests.
A large crowd gathered at Elm Park Church for the funeral of Rev. John G. Eckman D D with remarks by Rev. W S Thorpe Rev A J Van Cleft Rev J C Leacock and Rev J B Sweet among others The service featured a organ solo by J Alfred Pennington and a chorus of Miss Elizabeth Thomas Miss Margaret Jones Alfred Wooler and Richard Thomas The Wyoming conference later acted on presiding eldership vacancies noting Bishop C H Fowler's expected return from London and Rev A J Van Cleft as likely appointee
The next United States civil service exam for departmental service in Washington, D. C., will be held October 19 in the city. Positions include apprentice, custodian assistant, clerk, press man, railway mail clerk, and skilled laborers among others. Applicants should contact the Civil Service Commission in Washington, D. C., for blanks and full details.
News from Scranton dated August 12 1898 reports Rev Dr George F Spieker Philadelphia father of Holy Trinity Lutheran pastor and seminary professor undergoing an operation at German Hospital. The Lackawanna Club rooms on Spruce Street will host a vital meeting on August 17 at 8 p m called by Secretary W M Millar to transact important business.
Julia Thorn, an inmate on Center street, fell twice while returning from a road house on the boulevard near Throop. She slipped through a trestle on the Ontario and Western road, then later fell through a window from a fifteen foot height. She suffered a back sprain and bruises and is at Lackawanna hospital.
Advertisement notes reduced prices on window screens with distinct price points at 19 cents 29 cents and 39 cents highlighting strong and well made products. The fragmentary text implies a clear sale promotion without additional context or dates.
A porch friendly canvas back item offered for sale at half price. Originally priced at $1.00, the current sale price is 50 cents.
Advertises hammocks in bright colors with fringe valance and head rest. Regular 1.98 sets priced to 1.19, offering notable savings on these hammock sets.
Describes a roofing material advertised as superior to tin, not harmed by sun or frost, claiming it is the most durable option. Prices available on application, with emphasis on desirability and affordability.
In a close finish the event concluded with neckwear decisions and the quarter final optics. The details remain fragmentary and emphasis is on the imminent close of the round.
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