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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1899
Page
7
Thomas Nealon of the Third ward introduces an ordinance cutting the city engineer’s pay from 1200 to 7 annually and creating a street commissioner post at 500. Critics say the measure could harm core city services by underselling skilled engineering and neglecting essential planning.
Professor Hockenberry obtained a warrant before Alderman Jones for the qeres of Little and Mathes, publishers of the Scantanian, claiming a scurrilous tide appeared in Warbun chile correspersnilen fee. Constable Edward Nears went to Becranton to serve it. Attorney Pfhorten represents the professor and seeks to expose the author of the article in High School Journ.
The document lists officers for a Catholic mutual renovation committee including President Fo Gorman, Vice President Richard Kerwinterco, and Vice President William McNulty. Also named are secretary J W Kilpatrick, marshal Fr EO Bront, treasurers M Metann and Patrick Blartesh, and chancellor I A Keli. After a ceremonial toast a smoker was given.
Water pipes froze and burst at the Alwort & Male force ALS Lewsley on Saturday causing considerable basement damage. A pipe at J. C. Mun Park Street residence also froze, with digging underway to stem the leaks and restore heat.
The funeral of Mrs John Woland of the South Side was held at Stese Church yesterday afternoon at half past three. Large numbers attended the rites and burial followed at St Rose cemetery. Obsequies for Mrs A L Wright were at the Methodist church with Rev D A Place delivering a sermon and interment at Maplewood cemetery.
Mr and Sire George Penmileton of Scranton spent Sunday with relatives Mr and Mrs Aters of North Church Street. Charles F B Curtle transferred from Delaware and Hudson cup shop to locomotive shop for a clerical post. Edward Brock leaves for Paterson NJ for work. Mrs M G Watt hosted the Young Ladies Cooking Club Friday. The daughter of Mr and Mrs A Morgan ill with diphtheria is recovering. J A Hoole visiting parents in Buffalo. F Rowe returned from business in New York. Miss Billa Lasner from Afton NY visiting Mrs A A Saunders Belmont Street. Young lily workers of the Miss Church met at Mrs A W Reynolds home organizing ten circles of ten with two juniors leading each circle. Their aim to...
A frightened pair in a cutter toppled near Cemetery Street after horses bolted on Routh Main. Both occupants escaped serious harm though the young woman was terrified and taken to a neighbor’s home before returning home later. The driver and others freed them as the cutter sped off.
The Rebekah degree and wives of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge plan a supper and entertainment in Peckville with a hearty menu and tickets at the door and advance. Reports from Avery Island describe returning workers finding no hotels, rough lodging, and a fresh supply of meals and weather complaints as the party resumes building work after delays.
Frank A. Peck and J. D. Kier family celebrate J. D. Kizer’s birthday with gifts and later plan return at Kigern Pa. Peckville conclave No 00(F8) Improved Order of Heptisoptha held a public initiation at Ledyard hall with District Deputy Walter Hendricks present. New officers were installed and a program of songs recitations and tableaux followed.
Funeral services for James Heffer were held yesterday from his Oregon home with friends and an Ancient Order of Hibernians branch in attendance. The procession went to St John’s Church for the last rites and interment followed at Market Street Cemetery.
The Mpnorth League plans an evergreen social in the church parlors on the fourth. Guests will enjoy various refreshments and warm miple migar. Mr. Ed Atonhee has returned from a brief visit to Factoryville. Mrs. Joras Hanen will spend the month with friends in Stroudsburg. The thermometer stood at 20 degrees.
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt advertised as an effective remedy for disordered stomach, constipation, stomach catarrh, liver and kidney complaints, and diabetes. Col Gee F Towle U S Army Fort Concho San Angelo Tex endorses with a $5 check and requests more. Beware imitations. genuine bottles bear Eisner & Mendelson Co signature.
The text records a note about activities near the M. E. church and depot on Friday and Saturday mornings. It mentions Mrs. G. W. Barton and Mrs. Potter visiting Mrs. Harold Parker.
Judge Dunham and Associate Judge Fr Vaughn presided over sessions in Wyoming county handling partition in equity matters, probate, and legal motions. Pending items include publication orders, advisements, arbitration outcomes, and a wrongful life policy dispute involving Leonard Cooper’s widow. Community notices include a company parade invitation, social visits, a marriage license, and a home talent play rehearsal date change for Reed's band benefit.
Cautionary note about neglecting coughs and colds leading to lung trouble. Advertises Dr Alexander's Lung Healer claiming to stop coughs and restore lung strength, urging readers to buy at 2½ cents a bottle from dealers.
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