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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1898
Page
3
Board members clash over coal delivery checks at schools and postpone action on teacher pay reforms. A special committee will investigate coal mishandling while Howell's examination plan for Grammar A is reviewed. a flag gift and building changes prompt further discussion.
Miss Helen Warner of North Washington avenue marries William D Heilig formerly of Stroudsburg now living in this city. The ceremony led by Rev. Mr Heilig of Stroudsburg. Quiet ceremony with close friends. They depart for New York for a month long honeymoon and will reside on North Washington avenue upon return. Both have worked at Connolly Wallace's store on Washington avenue.
Short reader letters accepted with name. Tribune not responsible for opinions. Readers may submit views on current topics for possible publication.
The Tribune notes only one contributor today for the shelter tent at Nay Ang Park. Five dollars came from Dr. N.Y. Leet. No subscription solicitations for this fund are planned. Readers are urged to send what they feel able to give to the newspapers.
City notes report a 7 pm union meeting at Carpenters hall 227 Wyoming avenue describes public school reopenings on September 1 with exams for grammar pupils on the 6th. Also listed are church auxiliary events, bar meeting on a death reference, registering deadlines for veterans, and various social notices.
The Rev John Davy, the oldest Methodist clergyman in this state by years of service, died at his Myrtle Street home aged nearly 87 after a long illness from Bright's disease. Born in Devonshire in 1812, he preached across New York and New Jersey before settling here, leaving a wife and five children. His funeral will be private at 2 pm Thursday at his home, with interment in Dunmore cemetery. He was noted for forceful preaching and dedication to building churches and spreading Methodism.
Susquehanna Coal Company plans a new shaft between Nanticoke and Glen Lyon about a mile from the fall line. Four hoisting ways, a 13 by 39 foot shaft, 7 1/2 feet deep, will tap veins from the Nanticoke mines. Coal hauled by small locomotives to Nanticoke for market. Employment to many workers.
The city records unusually few deaths with only eighteen reported last week and the prior week, both about half the normal rate. One new typhoid case and one death, plus cases of scarlet fever and diphtheria, are noted.
Otto Tross 24 dies at 47 Alder Street South Scranton at 2 PM yesterday. He left a wife and father Fred Tross and siblings Mrs Adam Leyh Mrs Philip Klein and more. Funeral plans not yet set. Mary Jane Thomas of Gardener Street Plymouth dies at midnight after short illness. funeral Wednesday 2 PM. J A Walter Wilkes Barre former Beranton resident dies aged 48. Alfred Edwin infant son of Mr and Mrs W Rumbold Lafayette Street dies age two months.
The Scranton board of fire engineers sets a parade for Sept 20 and limits attendees to city units. New apparatus delivery will delay transferring old gear, and new fire and district engineer badges were approved. Adjournment postponed to next Monday night.
Philp H. Coyne, proprietor of the Coyne house, sues Scranton for 5000 damages alleging a defective hydrant on Penn avenue leaks water into the basement making the hotel untenantable. He says he notified authorities repeatedly and tenants left due to dampness before filing suit.
Bellman & Co. of Throop Lackawanna county filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States district court. The liabilities total $81,964.75 with assets of $50. Creditors are banks principally in the eastern part of the state.
John Fox was crushed to death between car wheels at G. B. Markle and Co mine in Jeddo on Saturday. The tragedy is noted as his last shift before planned admission to Bloomsburg State Normal School, marking a sorrowful end to his time at the works.
In police court, John Kelly faced charges for smashing furniture at his Fifth Avenue home. The case records indicate domestic disturbance allegations and potential penalties to be determined.
A county jail term was set for thirty days in default of a fire offense. Police arrested Kelly after he wrecked much of his home furnishings. Michael White and John Madigan faced drunkenness charges and were discharged. A woman named Leni Bowman was fined for street walking. Fines of nine dollars were imposed on Michael Brown, John Kelly, Walter Zink, and Joseph Nieper for drunkenness. Also noted is an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills, and a train offer from Lehigh Valley to Atlantic City on August 24.
A dealer promotes a sale of tables described as regular, well made and not cheap trashy stock. The pitch emphasizes value and quality, urging immediate purchase before stock runs out.
Resolution adopted at a regular meeting on Tuesday August 11 calls for a county convention on Friday August 0 at 2 p.m. in the Scranton courthouse to nominate candidates for Congress Eleventh District Additional Law Judge Coroner Surveyor and for a vigilance committee. Delegates meet August 7 by 4 to 7 p.m with two delegates per district and credentials tied to last state election results for James S Beacom state treasurer.
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