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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1899
Page
8
Fragmentary text mentions Pebruany and a planned visit at home to Celene at the Jerayn location. Details are sparse and names are uncertain, but the core idea points to a domestic visit involving Celene.
A social gathering hosted by Mrs Ofation at her home for Miss Kate B Potts and Miss Hopittinn. Guests included Miss Pyitte and others from Scranton Wilkes Barre and Pittston with fancy souvenirs and a menu of sandwiches olives and salads. Attendees list features numerous local women and men from the region.
The piece notes Mr Jadhwin’s war history and Grand Army of the Republic support as key factors in his mayoral bid. It cites Abe Stevens and Captain Mele relying on veterans groups, while gossip about a deal involving Mr dadwin and Captain Moir proves unfounded.
The Soldier Boys who took Hood’s Sarsaparilia stood marches better than companions. The medicine gives strength and endurance. Hood’s Pills cure all ill. Mailed for 20 cents by Hood & Co Lowell, Mass.
Voters in the ninth ward city primaries on January 14 from 4 to 8 p m cast ballots for the Republican ticket seeking nominations for a common councilman and a ward constable. Names on the ticket include O Be Partridge J B Kirkpatrick W Ek Perry W Be Henwood O Wh Jan win Kare Browning and the vigilance committee.
Fragmented text describes interest accruals and allocations tied to city finances and a treasurer role. Not enough clear facts to identify all entities, dates, or outcomes. The readable portions imply funds allocation and public financial oversight.
I M Tewkesbury announces candidacy for the office of common councilman with formal greeting and respectful signature. The message outlines intent to seek a local government post.
A former candidate, Charles T. P. Jiabwin, announces intent to seek the mayoral nomination in the Republican primary, citing ambitions and prior campaign experience. Details on date, location, or nominating process are not provided in the fragment.
A ten week course ending this term is offered at the Grind Content Hotel, 24 Lackawanna Avenue. Jervis Havderbergh Plane seho Po Durkin announces an event tonight for the Shar key McCoy fight by rounds. Alf is noted as welled.
Classified note offers pleasant rooms with board and boom era rates. Singles from six dollars weekly, with additional options for room and meals. Daily rates mentioned while advertising lodging during a period of growth.
A damaged notice from J. G. Bow & Bow of Dunmore offers a money back guarantee on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tor wt if it fails to cure a cough or cold. It promises a 42 cent bottle as proof of purchase and refund, referencing a factory or sales refund policy.
Scranton school board convenes to award Desks to Kane Co. and coal supply to J Flynn after a contentious vote. Kane Co bid higher but favored over lowest bidder Hill & Connell. resolution to adopt came after heated debate and procedural objections. Flynn wins coal contract for Fourth Providence district. bids include 2.40 per ton coal and related stove and chestnut fees.
Reduced Can Prices for sugar peas corn and tomatoes with several brands shown. Cans priced from 10c to 15c each and dozens from 90c to 1.50. Items include Brakley Leggett and Pancy Tomatoes with various packaging and unit costs.
At the February term of Common Pleas in Monroe county the case of John G. Jennings against the Lehigh Valley company will be tried. The long running Jennings disputes have stirred county affairs. Judge Crate of the Monroe Carbon district is a Lehigh Valley stockholder and served as counsel in other Mud Run damage claims, so Judge Albright of Lehigh county will preside.
Voters in Scranton select five candidates for mayor city treasurer city controller three assessors and two school directors at polling places Saturday January 14 1899 between 4 and 6 PM. Official ballot lists Jadwin James Smith Stevens and others for mayor and names numerous candidates for treasurer and school directors.
Ike Seidman, linked to the Monaghan arrests, returns to Wilkes Europe city life and says he will have Williams at the Wednesday hearing in Wilkes-Barre. He asserts confidence in his evidence against the Monaghans even without Williams testimony and warns reporters about corroborating details. A dispatch from Wilkes-Barre reports Thomas Clark’s arrest in the Duryea murder case, remanded for a Wednesday hearing. Clark is tied to Williams’ alleged confession.
From Pittston—Dolph Glennon returned from New York where he consulted with a sergeant. He criticized detective work by Feldman and implied arrests of the Monaghans were mishandled. DV Williams at the Corcoran hotel denied discussing Seidman and vowed libel action. Duryea residents condemn recent arrests.
The Central Labor union of Beranton and vicinity elected officers at its meeting last evening with M D Flaherty named president and a vice president to follow.
Dent W Ti Evans recording and corresponding secretary P G Moran financial secretary Thomas Tawin treasurer George Gobler trustees William Corlens W J O Connell C Hutchinsow sergeant at arms James E Clarke delegate to state Legislative Labor league convention P G Moratt.
The report to Judge Archbald records the first Inspection District board organized February 26 1808 with Lewis H John president Thomas B Birtley secretary and George Williams treasurer Meetings were monthly 271 applicants examined 210 miners certificates issued the registry and finances show a revenue of 254 75 expenses 40 deficiency 82 25
Attorney J E Horr will file for a charter on Feb 1 to form Scranton Coal Company Incorporators include J B Dickson J L Eddy W F Dunning F K Platt Thomas F Wells Orlando B Johnson and James E Burr The firm plans to operate the Lackawanna Tron and Steel mining properties in Scranton and run the collieries in the city. George Sanderson announces mayoral candidacy promising a clean conservative business like administration.
A warning against Oleomargarine sold as Fancy Elgin Creamery Butter at 18c a pound. It notes Oleomargarine is illegal to sell as butter, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. Wholesale cost is about 11c per pound, retail value 12 1/2c per pound.
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