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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
3
Diverse local items list events and notices from the Reading area. Funeral times public meetings and marriages are noted along with police and hospital updates and social club results. The report includes church notices and organizational details from January.
Francis Costello, a Von Bstoreh bloon employee, suffered a bladder rupture and was treated at Lackawanna hospital after a released incident. An operation was performed last night and doctors indicated he may recover, while other listed figures include Lewis Knetler and F A Borine among trustees and guards.
Burglars entered two West Boran ton houses on Storrs avenue between 7 and 1 a.m. using pry tools. Chloroform allegedly drugged occupants. valuables including gold watch, silverware, coats, and clothing were taken while back doors were left open. Police sought suspects and questioned neighbors, with Arthur Williams noting a man on the Reese porch.
Hon P E Timlin wed Miss Ratheyn Mullaney of Wyoung Avenue and OB. Winnlin the Jermyn attorney elected to the legislature from the Fourth district in St Peters Cathedral. The ceremony featured a march by Prof. Schilling. The couple will reside in Harrisburg during the coming legislative session.
Applicants may obtain application blanks from Toth ML Bolts, secretary of the custodian, for positions such as custodian, janitor, elevator conductor, engineer, fireman, watchman, and ch i rwoman at the federal building. Examinations assess ability, character, and experience. applicants must be aged between 21 and 45. None of the vacancies are currently filled.
Found loose in the mails, postmaster D W Powell reports items without ID. Owners may claim by proving ownership. Souvenir spoons, silver-mounted hat brush, pocket book, box of cutlery, and a child’s ring listed among items. A book package was found atop the letter box near Sanderson's drug store. A stocking pin purchased at the Leader was also found in the lobby.
Nicholas Guinado died at Lackawanna hospital after falling twenty feet into an elevator shaft at John T. Porter’s store. He was 45, married, of Scranton street. internal injuries suspected though scalp wound not deemed fatal. Family to claim remains.
Deputy sheriff John Green reports fugitive cattleman Gillette has made Jiminez his headquarters. The informant places Jiminez, a small town about 150 miles south of Chihuahua, Mexico, as the base of Grant Gillette’s operations while in Denver, Colorado.
In West Scranton on December fx 186 Mrs Mary Harvey aged 6 years died at home on Seventh Street. Funeral Saturday afternoon at welock with interment at Washtourn Street Cemetery. In Beranton PA an infant son of Mr and Mrs G Herbert Yort died December 27 184. Funeral from the residence bri day at 49 Mm with interment in West Pittston Cemetery.
In chamber proceedings Judge Gunster weighs bids for city paving between the town and Barber Asphalt company. Mr Morris contests that none of the bids meet the published notice and ordinance, while Mr Burns argues the Barber bid conforms and questions authority and terms for a ten year contract under municipal power.
The dispute centers on a city paving contract with Barker and Connelly. Critics say city engineer discretion over material choice violates law, while supporters claim the deal benefits the city. Barker’s bid is cited as cheapest.
Discussion on the vacant poor board seat left by Pred le Terpie's resignation centers on likely appointees from the Twelfth or Nineteenth wards. Names mentioned include Michael Miller Ward, ex-School Controller WG Malley, and candidates from the Twelfth and Nineteenth wards. Local sources say the selection will not come from the Eleventh or Twentieth wards.
The Hickory Street Presbyterian church Sabbath school held a large night program in the auditorium. The audience enjoyed songs, recitations, and a tree decoration display with several performers and teachers contributing to the evening.
Rev Thomas Carmody transfers from St Johns to St Marys in Avone. Rev J J McCabe succeeds him at St Johns and serves as Scranton Dineen union president. Fifteen club meets. dinner planned for Monday. George Hufnatel of Pittston Avenue is critically ill. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Fredernett of Slocum Street yesterday.
Dr W P Kennedy visited Scranton yesterday while several callers including Robert Birkbeck Jr Abraham Mar getron George Patley and George Plowright were noted in Seranton Trobert Birkbeck Sr of Tin Lincoln street remained at home. The erii Stor's mines resumed work after four days idle. Newspaper carrier John Croper could not attend duties due to illness. his sister and brother left his position. A large number of grip related cave incidents are reported in this place.
The Republican city committee met to arrange primary elections and the city convention. They reported that Saturday, January 4, from 4 to 7 p m, will hold delegate elections in districts and Monday, January 1, at 8 o clock, the city convention date, with the meeting to be held in the city. Samuel Begot of Pennsylvania seeks the Republican nomination for assessor in the Sixteenth ward. Bachelors’ Tall, order of H. S. Gorman & Co, Telephone M14.
Charles W. Fetheroff former Tribune staffer describes the Scandia voyage from Honolulu to San Francisco with Company H and I and his return to Binghamton. The article notes a magnificent reception for soldiers upon arrival Tuesday and a long travel record of about 12 000 miles since leaving Binghamton, including 4000 by water.
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