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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
5
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be purchased in Scranton at Reisman Bros. newsstands located at 404 Spruce and 603 Linden Streets, Mac Lackawanna Avenue.
A contractor from Pittsburg faces arrest and fine for improper blasting within city limits. The piece notes daily quarry blasts near Nay Aus park, warning that excessive charges alarm locals. It also highlights a Scranton doormat featuring Sampson and Schley, the Williams Business College sign at Dunmore corners, and reflections on progress in barber shop services.
A tired traveler reportedly accepted extensive services at a Scranton bar ber shop, paying a dollar and a half for a dozen offerings after intending to spend ten cents. The piece highlights local figure Mr. Hanley, a caterer famed for generosity, who refused to discharge dining room staff when buffet coaches arrived on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line, keeping the same team in place despite lighter duties.
The Wilkes-Barre Record notes numerous residents returning from trips to New York City Toronto Delaware Water Gap Asbury Park Lake Ariel and Forest Lake while others plan to visit Montana Porto Rico or open new business branches. Notables include Rev Wobans Rev YReilly Dr G B Reynolds and merchant William Morris.
City Engineer Phillips told the special joint finance committee that $250 000 is needed to carry out planned and needed improvements and novelty work. He notes the sum would cover work that may be unnecessary or dispensable, nearly matching the total council appropriation for all city expenses except sinking fund and interest for the current year.
Mary Gallagher an elderly woman wandered the street and appeared in police court yesterday morning claiming she had no home or friends. She said she lived in Dunmore until recently and came to the city to live with her daughter who cannot care for her. The case was referred to Associated Charities.
Male clerks in the large store are organized to act in case of fire. Departments assign positions officers chosen and details arranged to check any outbreak without confusion.
Marriage licenses were yesterday granted to Max Bokelkamp and Katie Steinbach of Scranton Joseph Waverk and Mary R Boltum of Dunmore Charles W Eisele and Bophin M C Farber of Scranton Barnie S Mes singer and Sarah A Smith of Blakely.
Major W. E. Keller acknowledges receipt of medical and surgical supplies sent to the regiment by the association last week.
A local advertisement urges young men to choose Scranton Business College night courses claiming lower costs than evenings spent on the streets. It promotes women’s bookkeeping or shorthand training for pleasant and remunerative positions with flexible Iberal terms and day and evening offices.
About 200 workers at Dickson Manufacturing Cliff Works walked out at noon after presenting an indefinite wage demand of 2.50 for boiler workers 1.40 for laborers and rivet heater pay. Company officials said the demands were not understood and wages already matched industry levels. The shutdown followed a shift back to daily pay and a partial piecework system.
Peter Sawyer the Dunmore poundmaster faced a hearing before Alderman Millar on a charge that he removed Thomas Mc Donalds cow from a pasture and impounded it. Witnesses placed the cow in pasture and in the pound between Sunday morning and 8 15 PM. no direct act was seen. The alderman held Sawyer for court with $500 bail through a bondsman.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Genjamin F. Lee of Wilberforce Ohio will preach at Howard Place African Methodist Episcopal Church next Tuesday evening. A prominent colored educator and leader, he has influenced education and advancement for the negro in colleges and journals. He is guest of Rev. H. A. Grant, B. D.
Ten young women took their first religious vows while twenty eight others took final vows at the Malinckrodt convent in Wilkes-Barre yesterday. Bishop Hoban received the vows and Rev. Father Christ celebrated the solemn high mass. Among the final vow group was Sister Corenda Miller, formerly of this city.
Chicago police informed Chief Gurrell that Mr Eppstein is held on a larceny charge. An officer is en route to secure the prisoner. Further details of the offense were not available yesterday.
George Traub, a local youth committed to the Huntingdon reformatory on October 13, 1994 for larceny, was discharged yesterday by Judge Archbald on the reformatory authorities recommendation, who say his conduct warrants liberty.
The colored lad Frank Lee, accused of aiding Clarence Foster in the A. D. Pierson store robbery, was sent to jail yesterday by Alderman Kasson in default of bail. The other lad Loomis was discharged.
First Lieutenant Edward N Burkhouse of Company C Thirteenth was honored with a handsome sword at a 9 PM gathering in John Boyle O Reilly Council rooms. The event included remarks by John J Hart and M F Conry and T J McGoldrick, with patriotic singing to conclude.
David Haines and Laurea Swingle of Spring Brook sought a marriage license from Clerk of Courts Daniels. A protest from Haines’s father claimed his son was under age, despite the applicant swearing he was twenty two, leading to license denial. the bride is widowed and twenty four.
A bolt hit Green Ridge Presbyterian church during the afternoon storm and traced to a gutter pipe underground. No fire occurred and the building is insured for 20005. Motorman Frank Raymond of North Bromley Avenue on the Green Ridge suburban line car was knocked unconscious but survived with minor injuries. passengers fled the car as a sea of flame erupted on the platform.
The Knights of Pythias encampment and biennial supreme lodge convention will be held in Indianapolis from August 20 to September 10, 1845. The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets at a fixed rate for round trip travel, valid August 19 to 21 with return by August 23. Upon deposit with the joint Indianapolis agent before August 29 and 25 cents more, ticket validity may extend to September 10. Details from ticket agents.
Charles Kidts aged 54 a miner at the Butler mine Kingston died instantly when rock collapsed on his chamber. His Polish laborer was slightly hurt. Kidts lived alone and was unmarried.
Energetic labelable person desired to handle bookkeeping and correspondence and assist in management. Experienced applicants preferred. Send references to P. O. Box 34 Boranton Pa.
Knights of Pythias offering reduced fares for travel between August 20 and September 10 via Lehigh Valley to Indianapolis. Members urged to book early and verify dates.
An ad offering dental sets with a price of 33.00 and 5.00 appears, highlighting available options. The readable fragment promotes dental prosthetics and emphasizes value and quality for customers seeking dentures.
Mayor Bailey plans to nominate Joseph Taylor of the West Side for inspector of the proposed pavement project from Court street to the city line. The selection faces committee review and possible council rejection, while Thomas Potter may also be considered for police patrol.
Two weeks ago Wilfred Moir, youngest son of Councilman James Moir, was treated for appendicitis. Doctors W G Fulton I F Everhart and H V Logan performed the emergency surgery at Moses Taylor Hospital. The operation was successful and Wilfred is recovering, hopeful to be immune to appendicitis.
The St Luke's Summer Home reports cash donations limited to five dollars from a benefactor since the last report. The house remains filled with needy women and children and will continue for four more weeks. Funds are rapidly depleted, and local friends are urged to donate to Samuel Hines, treasurer, 136 Wyoming Avenue.
Mr. Monroe Callender a well known farmer of Clifford Susquehanna county owns a three year old Chester White pig.
Mrs Callen, alone with a curious hog, learns to move a feed trough by shouting. The hog backs under the partition and nudges the trough with its nose until it lies beside the partition for easy feeding. The scene occurs during her husband's absence as she feeds the animal from a rear position.
P F and M T Howley advertise steam heating and plumbing services at 231 Wyoming Avenue offering repairs installations and maintenance for residential and commercial properties with prompt reliable service.
Advertising note for a porch screen sale listing price reductions on several canvas-backed screen types. Mentions 19c 29c and 39c kinds with a canvas back and porch use. Indicates a sale price well below former worth, single salesperson tone.
Bargain sale announced for hammocks in bright colors with fringe valance and headrest. Regular price 1.98 reduced to 1.19, limited quantity indicated. Financing or delivery not stated.
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