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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1898
Page
8
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be obtained at Scranton newsstands of Rets man Gros located at 44 Spruce and 603 Lindow streets, Mac Lackawanna avenue.
A long list of residents from Phelps street to Hazleton are noted returning from trips to Atlantic City New York Philadelphia Asbury Park and Oswego and enjoying visits with relatives and colleagues in towns such as Northumberland Suequehiana county and Dunn Loring The gatherings include furloughs visits to camps and social calls with multiple families and individuals named in the community round up.
Richarda of Tenth Street has returned home after some time away. Mr. W. H. Sullivan and daughter from Horneuxville are visiting Mrs. W. A. Bimrell and Mrs. c. BE. Con nore of Monroe Avenue, sisters of Mrs. Sullivan. Harvey Long, Lyceum theater manager, and Academy of Muerte host at his Ca pouse Avenue residence with sisters Mrs. George Faber and Miss Frances Long of Philadelphia.
The Tribune reports on the board of control meeting where proposals for next year’s school supplies were opened and referred to the supply committee. The table shows part of the required stock, not including existing stock or text books previously listed.
Speculation swirls over the fate of the Eleventh and Thirteenth National Guard regiments as the new command organizes with modern Springfield rifles. Telegraph reports say the Thirteenth may be mustered out of government service, though details remain uncertain. A separate incident notes a woman seeking restraint after a robbery report, with a man held at the central police station.
Eddie Goodman, 12, of 824 Adams Avenue, tried to buy twelve pounds of butter charged to The Inden boarding house on Linden Street near Madison Avenue. He was given six pounds by the clerk who followed him as he fled. Goodman, joined by Eddie Devers and Eddie Griffin, was intercepted. Goodman was taken to the Center Street station by Patrolman Flaherty after the butter was recovered. His father is contacted.
The record lists various bid items such as Peters Hites eraser at $15 and Dixon eraser at $24,900, along with other stationery goods like paper, pencils, and related tools from multiple firms. The details show a range of quantities and prices in a fragmented historical procurement entry.
Scranton boxing chatter centers on Jim Judge who says he will box any welterweight at 140 to 142 pounds. Manager Jack Skelly plans a 500 dollar forfeit to force a bout against Tommy Ryan or Mystereous Billy Smith, provided rivals weigh 142 or less.
City Engineer Phillips opposes transferring about 70 dollars from his department’s annual appropriation to fund sewer basin work at Wyoming avenue and Spruce street and pave Dix court behind City Hall. Ordinances are on passage in common council. He plans to send a letter tonight protesting the money provisions. Supreme Court decisions have delayed several large city contracts, and the usual drainage project has not been completed, but the entire amount is expected to be needed before year end.
Office invites inquiries and resumes enrollment activities. Day and evening sessions reopen Monday September 5 with prompt attention to mail inquiries.
Joseph Glencroas, died at his home on Main Street Dunmere on August 24. Funeral service Friday at 8 p.m. at the residence.
Investigation shows no halt to internal organization and equipping of the Eleventh regiment. Guns of modern Springfield type and uniforms are being produced in Harrisburg and shipped to regiments. Captain Raub lists NCOs for Company G and forwards uniform measurements to Harrisburg as preparations continue despite peace talks.
Insurance man Stark reported seeing a possible intruder at the Lehigh Valley ticket office on Lackawanna avenue at 0.15. Police blocked exits and searched the building with Patrolmen Flaherty Karius and McColligan. no burglar found, officials concluded Stark misread a shadow.
Two miners were hospitalized after an accident at the Woodward shaft in Kingston. Thomas Robiski of Plymouth suffered a compound fracture of the masal bone from a rock fall, while Patrick Loftus of Luzerne was burned on the hands and face by a gas explosion.
George Smith, a boy charged with stealing twenty dollars from his mother, was arraigned before Mayor Bailey in police court yesterday. He accused fellow boy Harry Minnick of involvement and taking one dollar. Smith admitted buying a four flobert rifle with the money. The boy's mother said he was hopeful.
A man was allowed to take a boy home for the night and must appear in police court this morning. Goodman visited the dairy company for the first time while Griffiths is alleged to have repeatedly obtained goods charged to The Linden. The stolen items were sold for cash to an unknown recipient.
A man identifying as Harry Lerner of Philadelphia was arrested but released after detectives deemed him not part of the burglary gang prowling the valley. Earlier, tools used in the McLaughlin and brewery robberies were found in a Richmond colliery dump at Priceburg and traced to the Richmond Coal company.
At yesterday's stockholders meeting Scranton Forging elected directors C H Pond Henry Belin Jr W R Storre I F Everhart Hon William Connell J M Kemmerer and C H Welles Welles is the only new member succeeding William T Smith Pond remains president Bel at treasurer and E F Chamberlain secretary of the old board.
The Lake Shore Railroad holds a government mail contract for routes from Buffalo to Cleveland Toledo Chicago and western points. Trains are among the fastest and least accident prone with high grade cars and comfortable high back seats making long trips pleasant. Follow the government example and use Lake Shore when possible.
Attention Republicans in the Se venth Ward Second District are notified of a primary for three delegates to the Republican county convention to be held Tuesday August 30 and two vigilance committee members for the year. The poll is at the district’s regular booth on Saturday next August 27 from 4 to 7 pm. Vigilance Committee: Sam H Stevens and Wm T Hackett.
Notice to voters announces a Saturday afternoon polling from 4 to 7 PM to elect delegates for the county convention. The convention will be held at the courthouse on Tuesday Aug 20 at 2 PM. Scranton Pa Aug 24.
Schiller lodge members are requested to attend the funeral of our late brother Jacob C. Lange from his residence at Washington avenue and Marion street on Thursday August 25 1898 at 2 o clock p m. Members of sister lodges are invited. By order of Henry C. Dimler W M Attest Chas S Gilbert Bec
Miss Lillian Dietrich of Grace Episcopal Church shared an informal talk on Christian outreach in India. She described the Women’s Union Missionary Society efforts in Cawnpore, noting many Hindus seek instruction, the cost of orphanages, and the impact of European behavior on Hindoo perception.
Rev George L Ulrich announced another opportunity to hear Mina Detrich following a sermon and con services. Prof Johnson the blind musician played organ music as a reminder of the Heptareph excursion to Harvey's Lake on Friday August 26 with adults priced at $1 and children at 65 cents.
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