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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1898
Page
5
An advertisement listing blank account and record books in various sizes and styles for mercantile and office use. Includes pocket memoranda, ledgers, stationery, filing cases, engraving, invitations, law forms, diaries, calendars, almanacs, wall decorations, shades, and fixtures with popular prices.
Mrs Victor Plokott of Wrysox guests Mrs C C Rose. Tr J Maye of Archhbald returns after visiting friends here. Alderman John T Howe resumes clerk duties after illness. Mrs William Connell leaves for Washington for an extended stay. R M Goldsmith of Goldsmith Brothers shog store in Boston on business. Daniel G Voeburg, Mill Clay grocer, in the city on business. Mrs Joseph Latrorelle of Philadelphia visits sister Mrs John Burke of Green Ridge. Ex Alderman M J Blair of Wesc… visit to New York state. E Moses travels to New York City for S B Pulitzer funeral. The Misses McCarren of New York and Miss Mary Walsh of Waymart visit Miss Kate Walsh on Bruce Street.
Primary B pupils and Miss Marie Thomas contributed 1.22 to the Cuban relief fund yesterday. Mayor Bailey announced the fund total at close of office hours yesterday afternoon.
Judge Archbald refused to hear the quo warranto case against the school board, saying it should wait for argument court to receive proper consideration. Attorney Burns pressed for a hearing for John Jermyn, relator, but the judge stood firm. The case will go to the supreme court, so no local decision will be made before the election.
Dr Regsdale resigns from Moses Taylor Hospital and returns to New York. He is replaced by Dr T C Jones of Scranton, with Dr F Whitney Davis appointed house surgeon. Both are young Scranton residents.
Street Commissioner A H Dunning asks councils for a 1898 appropriation of 76465 for the street department, 28158 more than 1897. He cites needed repairs, bridge work, sewer cleaning, and asphalt paving as justification, warning of possible deficits and urging swift action to avoid flood and damage costs.
The fourth Young Men's Institute debate at St Thomas college ball pitted John Boyle O Reilly council against Marquette cornerl Providence. The O Reilly team argued affirmatively and won with 165 points to 115. Judges were Fev D J MacGoldrick Joseph H Duggan and M A McGinley. A literary musical program preceded the results.
A March description paints Lincoln as a newly founded city with sewerage, electric lights, roads, trolley cars, a water plant and a telephone franchise. Mayor Drake is praised for decisiveness and Paine's celery compound is extolled as aiding his stamina and sleep through long workdays.
John J. Murphy of O'Reilly Connell and council chair praised Rev F P McNally for advancing inter council debates and literary study in Young Men's Institute circles. Murphy announced McNally would remain active despite his removal to Georgetown and attend future debates if possible. Large attendance and hearty applause followed the commendation.
Democratic school board hopefuls and Convention Chairman Durkin meet at the St. Charles at 10 AM to appoint a city committee and consider nominating candidates for the poor board. A six-candidate gathering and informal talks about adding a German to the ticket were noted with several warded figures named as potential committee members.
John T Watkins was elected leader of the Scranton Liederkranz last night, defeating opponent Professor Theodore Hemberger by five votes. Fifty members attended, with Coll Hermann Osthaus presiding.
The Layton Art Gallery in Milwaukee buys The Flagellanta by Chri Marr, a Milwaukee native, with plans for a permanent display. The committee calls the painting too large for its home, noting it drew little attention at the World’s Fair and seeks a suitable place.
Obituaries list multiple local deaths with ages and service details. Names include Mrs Carrie Broll Davenport Mrs Mary Doyle David G Morgan Bernard Niebell Lincoln J Owens and David Reynolds with residences in Dalton Scranton Beronton West Scranton and details of funeral times and burial sites such as Dalleon Hyde Park Forest Hill Washburn Street cemetery and local churches.
Advertises ENE GIGARS CHEAP El Progresso finest Key West new tobacco light colors. 3.50 box La Celestia.
The Dunmore St Mark’s archdeaconry opening drew many clergy including Rev Rogers lamel and Rev Brodhead with Archdeacon Cox absent. Rev J McHenry delivered a Sabbath observance sermon from Hebrews 10 25 at St David’s. Sessions continue with Rev Rogers Israel among speakers.
Prohibitionists met in W. W. Lathrope’s law office and nominated J. F. Hangi for three years in Thirteenth ward, Charles E. Bradbury for two years in Seventeenth ward, and B. G. Morgan for one year in Fifth ward. They also endorsed B. T. Jayne, Republican nominee for school controller in the Thirteenth ward.
Frederick C. Leonard is sworn in by Judge Buffington as the new U S marshal for the western district of Pennsylvania. J W Walker retires and delivers the office in the Federal building. Leonard, of Coudersport, and assistant John B Myers of Lock Haven, face potential reassignment if a middle district is created.
An advertisement declares Dr. Angel’s Cure for the Heart as peerless and instant for heart disease. It claims rapid relief from palpitations and breathing issues and warns readers to act quickly or risk death, touting Matthews Bros. as the seller.
After stock taking a Clearing Out Sale offers short pieces and odd bits of tapestries silks and velours suitable for table covers damasks brocades and more. Priced at about half import cost these designs are no longer available. Final sale no exchanges.
The advertisement urges New Year shoppers to purchase suits overcoats and apparel only from H J Collins a house that keeps current styles offers a perfect fit and avoids shoddy goods.
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