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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1899
Page
3
Piano Cased Carpenter Organ item priced at 175.09 with solid walnut finish resembles a piano and is offered for 110.00 in easy payments or 109.00 cash. The sale continues until all goods are sold. The phrase They Call My Darling Jane appears as a greatest hit referenced with the number 2650.
City notes report The Thirteenth Regiment meets tonight at Solw to discuss important business The discourse of Atmos and Cynthia cor eater and Joseph woithe Carpenter plus other items appear tied to local trades and events Knights of Columbe and Knights of Walnutine hold a social gathering for members The Bellevue Wines incident and injuries are noted with a victim taken to Pastor Hospital The evening includes exhibitions and gallery openings with various attendees mentioned The notes reflect routine community notices and misread names from OCR
A reception in Wilkes-Barre featured sisters from Withow Barre and Nontl uke, led by Sister Perpetua, with Miss Margaret Curtan among guests. Father Corvey delivered the sermon and special music accompanied the elegant event, followed by relatives.
Scranton residents plan to greet Admiral Dewey in New York City next month. A large reception hosted by ex-Sheriff Charles Robinson and Bauer’s band will honor the Admiral aboard a decorated vessel before a special train carries him into the city.
Road work begins on the east side of Washington avenue between Spruce and Linden streets to raise a settled curb and pave the street. Crews work day and night to finish by Monday as a street notice advertises neckties free today at Hand & Payne, 203 Washington Ave.
The Round Woods property is floated for a $30,000 park purchase with a ten month option. Hor W Watson proposes a paydown and temporary city use until May 5 while committees weigh funding. Officials flag budget limits and preservation conditions including driveway maintenance within park boundaries.
An inquest into the death of William Boyle of Lafayette Street, son of Select Councilman Thomas Boyle, was held at the courthouse. The verdict found Boyle died from injuries received when an electrical wire on Capouse Avenue and Poplar Street pole contacted a spike, causing a shock and his fall.Witnesses included engineers, company officers, and Boyle’s father. testimony cited a severe windstorm Aug. 1 that displaced insulated wires and the Suburban Electric Light Company equipment at fault. The jury recommended action by the city to avoid future incidents.
Sydney Rosenfelt presents The Purpie Lads a humorous play at the Lyccun Theatre on Friday evening. The cast features Frenk Hitch Hogers Starkbridge James Robertson Phil McCarthy Laurie Melitosh Josephine Poy Lillian Avann Laura Nelson Hall Ridith Iven and Theresa Maxwell, a former Ike Sor model.
M W Biddleman yard foreman at Peck Lumber on East Market Street was thrown from a wagon attached to a four horse team. The wagon lurched as they dashed down the road, injuring Biddleman who received bruises and contusions treated by Dr Jenkins.
A list of postmasters for several Pennsylvania counties and towns is announced including Beach Haven Luzerne county acting postmaster Prank Campbell Darlaw City McKew county Acton Rediah Drovers Mome Monroe county Walter J Keesler West Liberty Mutler county Laney Ro McDeavitt Winfield Union county George M Kline.
In a joint session the Scranton council ordered the mayor to prevent tracks on Mulberry street from Prescott to Arthur avenues and on Arthur street to Olive street. The Scranton Railway company paused work after a police order but extended to connect near Arthur avenue park. Officials debated rights, city improvements, and possible ordinances to secure compensation for public benefits.
Truesdale from New York arrived at 8 43 PM and 10 20 AM today to meet with engineers and Russell to salvage the disputed length of the working day. Both sides seek a fair amicable settlement, with meetings in the Hore Jermyn lobby and in the tealmen's lodge rooms in Alo 1 Wo hall.
The second in a series of Unique entertainments was held last evening in Washington Hall. A stereoptican display and musical items drew applause while a section on reform and urban life drew attention. The next installment is announced for this evening.
Samuel Dow paid eight dollars in peace court for drunken conduct. Frank Sweeney paid nine dollars for drunkenness and disorderly behavior. William Weaver fined for game offense. A depot incident involved Fh e Malley paying ten dollars for attempted depot theft. John Mettie and Albert Kaye were discharged after vagrancy and drunken disorderly charges.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a long used remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea. It claims millions of mothers praise it and urges buyers to ask for Mire Wine ow’s Soothing Syrup at twenty five cents a bottle.
State President Kevin B. Eberman of Lancaster visited Scranton to address Christian Endeavor gatherings. An open air rally at Nay Aug Park featured Rev. J. Aberman and Rev. G. Welsh, with singing, prayer, and a question session. Evening program at Penn Avenue Baptist Church included remarks by Eberman and Boyt on Christian life and youth work.
The Langstaff election contest enumerates witnessed examinations by numerous individuals across Fourth Ward districts and nearby areas. Aimed to compile testimony from residents including Prirspey Whirorter Wilken Davis and many others tied to Christmas Griffiths and related voters.
Fragmentary OCR shows names of voters by wards and districts, including Price, Thomas G Price, William J Phillips Otto Schreikert in Fourth ward and other listed individuals across eleventh, seventh, sixteenth, and twentieth wards. No events or outcomes identified.
An attempt by Flanaghan to order a full citywide reassessment failed as Reese Morris and Thomas opposed it. Members agreed the current assessment is flawed but argued for addressing errors on a case by case basis to avoid a citywide demand after every triannual valuation.
A filed statement with the court clerk details the South Abington school district financials. Total indebtedness is listed at 8 thousand dollars with bonds of 5 2 thousand and a balance owed on unnamed notes. The district seeks to raise the tax rate by increasing authorized bonds to 4 thousand 600 dollars, redeemable by a specified date.
Mrs. Eile A Pennington of 519 Adamevenue wed John F Teendale of Portland Oregon at the home of Alex Thomas Brown in Elimstress. Rev W F Gibbona officiated before a small guest list. The newlyweds left for Fake Willery and plan to reside locally in weeks. Teesdale recently returned from the Philippines and knew Mrs Pennington before the Spanish War.
The Lehigh Valley railroad announces a Labor Day excursion to Niagara Falls and return from Scranton at 6.95 dollars. Tickets for train No. 3 on September 1, and other trains on September 2 and 3, limited return by September 6. Toronto round trips offered to Niagara Falls holders with steamer or rail options. Consult LV ticket agents for details.
A brief item notes Lane's shop at 20 Spruce Street offering a selection of fine wines and cigars for customers to browse and purchase.
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