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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1898
Page
5
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be purchased in Scranton at the newsstands of Rets man Brose located at 44 Spruce and 3 Linden streets, Mac, Lackawanna Avenue.
Dr Dwyer of Honesdale was in the city yesterday. The Misses Maloney of Kittston called on friends. Attorney Charles Lenahan of Wilkes-Barre was in town. Various residents and visitors are reported traveling to Tobyhanna Lake, Lake Idlewild, Atlantic City, Lake Ariel, and Lake Winola. Several families celebrate new arrivals and social visits, with one local sergeant ill in Fernandina after Puerto Rico service.
Attorney George B. Morn left from Camp Alger after visiting his son ill there. Frank Phillips of the city engineer’s office attends the state convention of the Patriotic Order Sons of America in York. Benjamin F. Williams will wed Miss Davie on Wednesday at the bride’s home, with General Superintendent James B. Davie of Haddeck colliery overseeing. James D. Cook, off Porto Rico correspondence, arrives at Montauk Point with his regiment after recovery from ground fever. hopes to be active soon.
Morris Eppstein, wanted in Chicago for larceny, was granted bail after extradition papers failed to arrive from Harrisburg by 10 am. Judge Gunster extended delay multiple times, then released him on $500 bail with bondsman Simon Hinerfelt. A telegram said the governor would act on the papers Tuesday.
Miss Jessie L. Dimmick gave a drary party at her grandparents home in honor of Miss Reynolds of Philadelphia visiting Miss Ripple. Chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. McAnulty and Mrs. Connell, attendees included Ripple sisters Hennie Jessie and Sue Estella Huber Grace Sanderson Fay Doster Katherine Henwood Anna McAnulty Helen Stevens Belle Beaver and others from Danville and local residents.
In Prothonotary Copeland's office Mary E Keegan's representatives OBrien and Kelly filed suit to recover 3000 from the Old Wayne Mutual Life Insurance Association. The policy on Michael Walsh who died in this city March 10 Isis. proofs of death provided but claim denied.
Northeastern Pennsylvania hosts its temperance re union at Mountain Park Luzerne county on Tuesday August 1. Speakers include Dr C Swallow candidate for governor E D Nichols candidate for lieutenant governor Mrs Annabel M Harvey of West Pittston and William R Levin of Williamsport. Trains run from Scranton and Wilkes Barre with round trip fare 75 cents and children half fare.
Public auction of the Scranton Rowing association assets includes furniture carpets pictures billiard and pool tables kitchen furnishings and more. Auction on Wednesday Aug 24 at 7 30 p m cash terms inspection daily 2 to 6 p m at 410 Spruce Street rooms recon third and fourth floors prior notice by the Board of Managers.
Reduced rate tickets on sale June 10 to October Mth via Lehigh Valley rail road to Omaha or Kansas City. Inquire of ticket agents for particulars.
Steam Heating and Plumbing firm FP and M Howley of 231 Wyoming Avenue offers a travel note for Two Weeks at Atlantic City priced 95.00 via Lehigh Valley in August M.
J C Lange former Scranton High School principal died in Philadelphia at 2 am from appendicitis operation complications. He had practiced law for 18 months and aided local building and loan firms. Survived by wife two daughters parents siblings and fellow Masons. Funeral set for Thursday with details to follow.
James J. Malloy of 109 Ninth Street was injured yesterday at Nay Aug Park when a high swing swung forward striking him face down. He suffered a broken nose and a dislocated shoulder and is being treated at Lackawanna Hospital.
William Reilly, who says he escaped from a Lunatic asylum, remains in a cell at the central police station. He wandered in Sunday night and the Binghamton police were notified, but no instructions from Binghamton had been received by late last night.
The Third district Democratic standing committee met at Coyne's hotel in Minooka and fixed Tuesday August 30 as the convention date to nominate a candidate for the legislature. primaries are scheduled for the preceding Saturday, August 27. The convention will be held in the community.
In a sparse gathering, fewer than a dozen attended the convention chosen for Minooka. The choice was made since no other district requested it. John J. Coyne chaired the committee and presided, with Frank Dougherty serving as secretary.
The treasury department decision under the war revenue bill mandates a ten cent documentary stamp on marriage certificates issued to contracting parties. Certificates returned to clerks by clergy or justices of the peace are exempt, reversing a prior ruling. Couples married since July 1 should apply the stamp to their certificates.
Montrose will host a Peace Celebration next week starting Wednesday August 1 in coordination with a county Veterans encampment. A monster parade with patriotic floats will headline the event, with remarks by notable figures including J F McCollum and Galusha Grow. Special rail rates from Aug 30 to Sept 2 will be offered by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western for travelers from Scranton and nearby points.
Australian Tom Williams arrives from New York with manager Fred Meschel and handler Jack OBrien to face Scranton welterweight Jim Judge in a 20 round bout. Wilkes-Barre fans expected, Delaware and Hudson train held for finish. Main bout at 9.30 sharp with a decision promised. no draw. Judge trains with Bobby Dobbs and weighs near the limit at 3 pm.
Judge Archbald extends the contest commission order to include Archbald voters in Carbondale sittings. Holgate sought broader coverage to examine Archbald witnesses, citing transport costs and poverty. Reynolds filed an affidavit supporting Carbondale as preferable for Archbald residents already facing travel burdens.
Michael Gaffney a pump runner for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western at the Clark's Summit tank suffered severe facial burns when coal gas accumulated in the furnace exploded as he opened the door. He was taken to Moses Taylor hospital. doctors hope his eyes are not permanently injured, with a definite prognosis due in days.
An alderman chose to dismiss the case after noting the prisoner’s pitiful plight and questioned the prosecutor’s motives, marking a sharp turn from prior handling of the woman’s case and her earlier wealth.
Tr H Pugh of the Mutual Guaranty Building and Loan association in Philadelphia withdraws his charge of assault and battery against attorney George M Watson. Pugh states he gives up his reason and notes new duties as manager for his company in northern Pennsylvania.
Late last night no change in R W Luce’s condition was reported by his physician Dr Brewster. The patient, suffering from a cancerous illness, is not believed to be in immediate danger of death though his prognosis remains fatal.
Alice Brandt was arraigned before Alderman Millar after being arrested on information from May Cotton alleging she kept a disorderly house. Brandt had no money or friends to furnish bail and wore a cineham dress and sun bonnet.
At the Tunkhannock county convention yesterday Charles Russell was nominated for the state legislature and Hon. E. J Jordan was named as the county’s choice for congressman.
Fire that raged in the Parrish mine Plymouth last week was extinguished on Saturday. No injuries reported and efforts contained the blaze to the mine area. Local officials and volunteers assisted in containment and safety checks after the incident.
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