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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1899
Page
8
Bauer's band schedules two performances today at Laurel Hill Park with an afternoon concert at 3 o'clock and an evening show. Program highlights include selections from A Runaway Girl, The Blue and Grey, Cavalry Charge, The Vindicator, and various marches and overtures, featuring soloists and ensembles.
Orders have been received by the local civil service board to conduct an examination for departmental positions on October 17. Applicants to be tested include apprentice, bookbinder, typist, stenographer, clerk, land office service, compositor, electr typer, elevator conductor, internal revenue service, messenger, presse feeder, proseman, railway mail clerk, unskilled laborer, stereotyper, tagger and watchman.
The notes report twelve students now employed in various offices including Sheffield Farms New York, N B Levy Beasy Early at F C Williams insurance Retsof Mining Bridgeport Copper Bridgeport Conn Zehn der Nut and Bolt works and D L W R B with fifteen placed since the 12th. The August record is praised as remarkable and readers are urged to ask for the new Journal.
Laurence Watres, 17, son of Colonel and Mrs J A Watres, rode in a capsized boat off Moosic Lake. After tumbling overboard, he freed himself, towed the waterlogged boat ashore, and swam a quarter mile with the craft in tow, amid onlookers rushing to help.
The Twelfth Reunion of the Fifty-second Regiment Pennsylvania volunteers will gather in Peckville on Wednesday. Morning reception and registration at Ledyard's hall opens at 9:30. Afternoon roll call and officer elections at 2 with reports and brief talks. Evening banquet at 6 followed by a camp-fire at 7 at Ledyard's hall. Officers listed include George Lennard, Wilkes-Barre, and others. committee chair Philetus Snediver of Peckville and Archbold secretary.
The board appropriated 8 000 for kindergartens and to establish a West Side unit. A special committee led by Controller Leonard will oversee the funds while another group pushed kindergarten work. Some board members question the controllers power and a halt on arrangements was ordered until legal opinion is obtained.
Golden's hall hosted a boxing tournament in Bellevue on Thursday evening with over 200 spectators. Daniel Costello faced Michael McGuire in the opening bout, Castella earning the decision. The main event saw Whack McLaughlin versus Jack Henderson of Philadelphia in a one round bout with Henderson knocked down four times, the final blow ending the match as McLaughlin received a loud cheer after the ten count.
The flour barrel at the Home for the Friendless is empty and needs daily bread for Sunday. The Lackawanna road has funded an annual excursion to Binghamton around mid September, with a Saturday date to enable teachers and children to attend.
Bas returned to Klondike with William Coulter of Dunmore after arriving in the city weeks ago. Mr. Hadden wed Mike Agnes Gleneroas last week and she departed yesterday afternoon for Scotland with her mother.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad will sell tickets from Beranton to Niagara Falls and return for $5.00, valid for return travel until September 11. Tickets may be used on any train except the Black Diamond Express. check with a Lehigh Valley agent for details.
Handsome large Mosler safe almost new and two and a half feet high, three feet wide, two feet six inches deep. Finely finished cabinet with shelving. Used by Bie Becker & Watkins. Apply Williams & McAnulty, 129 Wyoming Avenue.
The fragment states an agreement to refund money on a H cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure an illness. It appears as a damaged, garbled card with signatures and mentions Bouiane and Donahar in unreadable form.
The Thirteenth regiment elected Col L A Watres as colonel Lt Col F W Stillwell and Frank Robling of Scranton as majors amid a unanimous vote with minor opposition from George H Whitney. A dinner at the Scranton Club followed, where Watres outlined plans for a new armory and a strengthened regimental role in the National Guard.
Secretary J F Watkins orchestrates Crawford county primaries set for September 23. With 16 districts, each board includes three members a return judge and two inspectors. Projected costs cover car fare meals for judges printing ballots tally sheets and ballots box costs and staff delivery. The committee estimates 3509 dollars will cover expenses with any surplus going to the campaign fund.
The Masonic temple on Spruce street now features a new pipe organ built by Moller Manufacturing of Hagerstown Maryland and acquired through Guernsey. The two manual instrument has fifty four pipes and runs on electric power. It harmonizes with olive tones of the vaulted ceiling and is gilded for tasteful relief. The organ loft at the hall entrance provides an excellent tonal scope and Prof CB Derman is expected to serve as organist.
Insurance adjusters contend losses rose as material costs for rebuilding Mt Lookout breaker surged by 15000 to 25000 since last summer. Company changes and absent local agents delayed claims, but rebuilding operations are to begin as soon as possible.
A notice from HN Willard, chairman, and J B Watkins, secretary, outlines the Republican county convention on September 3 at 2 p.m. in the courthouse Beranton to certify returns and conduct business. Vigilance committee primaries are set for September 26 between 4 and 7 p.m., with three members elected per district for the next year, and candidates must register and pay assessments by September 8 to appear on the ballot. Hieecham's Pills for stomach and ae s.
Grand Chief P M Arthur arrived from Cincinnati to advise engineers in Scranton as they negotiate with Superintendent Russell. The four hour session yielded no final accord over daily hours with ten hours favored by the committee and twelve by the company. Officials say no strike is anticipated and progress continues.
The article notes Professor George W. Phillips has not decided his plans for next year. He faces multiple offers to return to insurance but prefers education. Citizens urge him to open a private college preparatory school, with strong local support pledged, possibly at the old Home for the Friendless. Also, Pastor W. B. Costley reports cholera morbus and credits Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for saving his life. druggists carry it through Matthews Bros.
An old classified note advertises Steam Heating and Plumbing services by P F and M T Howley at 241 Wyoming. The fragment mentions Dendleston and Woerg and Imperial Imported Wurzberger beer at Zenke's craven, with unclear context.
An 8 oclock concert at West Park North Main avenue features the Lawrence Band performing a varied program. The lineup includes marches and selections such as The Sky Rocket Daisy’s selection from Pulse’s opera The Pehemian Girl My Old Kentucky Home and other pieces with pieces by Hartmann Ott and Bela.
Since opening West Park more lots have sold than expected with prices described as moderate. The central city office and plot locations are crowded daily with inquirers about rates and terms. The West Park Land Company plans additional plots after rapid sales. for full details visit the Traders' Bank building office or the Connell building or the new land office on the plot.
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