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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
7
The Wilkes-Barre Record item notes a scene in Scranton near M Meinhirt on Wyoming Avenue and Lickuwanna Avenue, with details appearing at a local news desk. The fragment references Ut Wyoming avenue and the Mue location as part of the report.
Pension for Charles Cammer reduced to three dollars monthly. Suit over unpaid stock subscriptions filed by Acetylene Light Heat and Power Co. of Philadelphia against James Davis. Christian Endeavor choir to rehearse. Band of Tarsus to debut soon. Marriage licenses issued to Carson, Swee ter, Neal, Williams. Lectures and gym classes planned by local YMCAs. Supper and art sale at Calvary church. Veterans group tea and entertainment at Jermyn hall. Silver collection at the door.
Pr A M Harlow of Augusta Maine regards Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a top remedy for cases needing both an acid and a nerve tonic. He promotes it as beneficial for general nervous debility and related ailments.
A brief note proclaims the Povo No as the finest nickel cigar sold, highlighting its value and appeal in a compact trade mention.
The school board remained split as Democrats gained chair Francois and attorney Reedy in a 11 to 10 vote with Langan’s defection. Reedy over ex Judge Knapp by 11 to 10, Cantam K DD Fellowa re-elected secretary, and Schriefer declined candidacy amid party lines.
A meeting of stockholders in Christian Storrs hall formed a permanent South Side branch of the Mutual Guarantee Building and Loan association. Officers include President Dr J A Manley and Secretary Charles Wirth. loans totaling 6500 have been placed. Richard H Pugh and agents L E O'Brien and L W Grubb led the formation.
Baldwin of Williamsport will attend the Bol ton House and Reading commandery events at the Lochler hotel. Governor Hastings hosts a knight reception at the executive mansion during the week. Tuesday features a parade reviewed by officials, a welcome address by Mayor Patterson, and sessions at Chestnut street hall and Kelkor street hall. The conclave closes Wednesday with public officer installation at the opera house.
A man calling himself W. W. Metcalf, claiming ties to the New York Journal, duped Scranton residents out of about 2400 dollars. He lodged at the Jermyn and befriended wealthy locals, then asked for loans of 25 dollars, promising quick remittance. After vanishing for days, a victim wrote to Editor Hurst. the Journal denied any knowledge of Metcalf.
Four strong Polish newcomers visited the Tribune office seeking steps to join the U S Army amid rumors of conflict with Spain. They offered willingness to serve and support Uncle Sam, while Dr E Grewer was named medical examiner for applicants at the Old Postoffice building from morning until 4:40 PM.
Two letters from Maine survivors describe the ship explosion that sank the vessel in under three minutes. Charles H. Bullock and Patrick Loftus recount escapes, casualties, and the funeral ceremonies while awaiting news on others.
A member withdrew from the Loyal Kailahte of America at the recent session held in Olyphant.
The Grand Council of the Royal and Select Masters of Pennsylvania met in Wilkes-Barre with prominent members present. Officers were elected and installed including M P grand master Samuel S Yohe and R P illustrious grand master James B Youngston. A banquet followed, with fifty to sixty attendees, and remarks from several officers. The next session will be held in Philadelphia.
Janes W. Dunn, Wilkes-Barre Press Club representative, returned from the international Press clubs convention in New Orleans with a four-foot high papier mache stein. The gift came from ex-Governor George W. Peck of Wisconsin, a Milwaukee Press Club delegate, and was accompanied by a letter from New Orleans on February 9 18%. The stein bears ornate decoration as a token of goodwill between clubs.
A special session of the Grand lodge of Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania met in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday to institute Sons of Liberty Indee 1103. About 200 members were admitted, the largest single-evening institution in the state. Officials named include William Gaylord Thomas and Samuel McKeever.
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