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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1899
Page
10
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John BR McLean of the Sixth ward seeks one Democratic nomination for city assessor. James Manley, ex-select councilman from the Twelfth ward, also seeks the city assessor nomination. Attorney Fred BR Stark is named for school director at the coming Democratic convention. Twelfth ward Democrats caucus this afternoon 4 to 7 with officers to be nominated including constable unsenior register of voters judge of election and inspector of election.
A three act burlesque Shakespeare Water Cure at the Scranton Country Club drew a crowded dining room. Cast included Mise Belin as Lady Macbeth and James Blair Jr as Romeo with lively medley of Hamlet and Othello in comic forms. Notable moments featured Miss Reynolds and Miss Hunt, plus musical interludes by Lawrence Fuller and Reynolds Redford. Celebrity guests and many local residents attended after the performance.
A firemen's fair planning session was held at Nay Aug company parlors to raise funds for the state convention. President C D Werman presided with J W Hall and B C Green among attendees. multiple district committees were formed for finance reception transportation and soliciting tasks. The armory trustees agreed to a nominal hall fee and local bands offered gratis performances. The secretary was instructed to seek delegate attendance and money handling to pass through the president and secretary. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ads appear with a plea to insure against fevers and pneumonia and a stray political vote note for John J Keegan.
Residents report a boy aged about twelve or thirteen with innocent appearance who enters unlocked homes through front doors and asks for a fictitious resident when confronted, leading neighbors to suspect recurring stealthy intrusion. Police informed of multiple incidents as neighbors compare notes on the boy’s pattern.
A case notes a suspicion of a youth described as tall and pale with black hair who intruded at George Hand's home and stole a pocketbook containing five dollars. The incident occurred when Mrs Hand briefly left the hall, returning to find the pocketbook missing and later found in the yard with contents gone. The youth is said to use the alias Mr Sommers and may have an older accomplice.
At the Scranton Engineers club annual meeting on Thursday night the officers elected were President W M Marple, Vice President C C Rowe, Recording Secretary H W Rowley, Corresponding Secretary Morgan Davis, Treasurer A C Limont, Historian A B Lister, Directors James Archbald Captain W A May and Charles Farrer. A banquet followed with A D Blackinton as toastmaster.
Reduced prices highlight California Olive Oil for medicinal and table use at 90c per bottle. Coursen's Triple Blend Coffee 32c per lb, 5 lbs for $1.50. Java and Mocha 28c per lb. Canned goods bargains feature Fancy Corn 10c and 90c per dozen.
Assistant Chief Engineer James J. O Malley of the Fifth district died after collapsing from apoplexy while directing work at a fire on Flint Street. He was 22, a tin smith and privet iron worker, and had just planned to consult his physician before the alarm sounded. He served as district engineer and was a member of the Eagle fire company and St Paul’s Pioneer bands.
Duryea man Paul Adaminus implicated himself in a freight car robbery while denying a prior confession to County Detective Leyshon that sparked the Austin Heights case. Detective O'Brien confirms the raid on a car where three shots were fired. Joe Bran and others are also linked in the alleged robberies.
Jonas Longs Sons introduces a Friday bargain day reversing the usual Monday peak. The Great Store drew crowds from opening to closing, signaling a new retail epoch in the city and promising Friday bargains as a regular feature.
Willard Warren and Knapp demurred to Daniel M. Stinson’s equity suit seeking an accounting of lands in Providence held by Dr. Willard Parker and Dr. B. H. Throop. The defense argues adequate legal remedy and lack of standing in equity due to alleged misconduct by the plaintiff. The issue was joined by Welles and Torrey, and the case was ordered to come up in equity court.
A fragmented notice urges voting for John J. Keeran for delegate in the Right Ward, Second District. The text also references a piano school rate and a Lane's shop offering wines and cigars at 820 Spruce Street.
A signed agreement to refund money for a Gi-cont bottle of Greene's Warranted Byrup of Tar. Phrases suggest confusion over payment responsibility and names listed include J. G. Bone, John B. Donwhwe, and others. The note records a financial dispute in a historical context.
Edward F Wenzel longtime Peters burg Common Council member died last evening at 6 46 from a hemorrhage after a severe quinsy attack He was born in Dunmore 35 years ago and resided in Peters burg He served three consecutive terms and chaired the fire department committee Survived by brother Henry Wenzel sister Mrs Eleanor Goerlitz funeral Sunday at 5 o clock in Dunmore cemetery A special council meeting tonight at 7 30 to act on his death.
Mrs. W. D. Kennedy presided as auditors were elected, with W. D. Kennedy and E. F. Chamberlin chosen. New president Mrs. A. Mackinson appointed, Mrs. J. Foster elected warrant officer. Standing committees listed include Advisory Board, Executive, Finance, Repairs, Inspection, Religious Services, Buffalo, Grounds and Assistants. Kennedy returns as president with strong support and guidance for the year.
Judge Guneter presided as Alfred Hand appeals a city assessment on land housing the Commonwealth building. W J Hand argued for the appellant while City Solicitor McGinley defended. Assessors set land at 35000. Hand argues 16500 based on nearby land values. McGinley cites recent sales at about 1000 per foot to defend the city's valuation.
The teachers committee accepted the resignation of Miss Amelia Rinker of No 14 school as she prepares to marry. Children from the Sixth ward may attend No 28 with tuition. The building committee approved bills and decided to erect an iron fence in front of No 29 school in the Sixth ward at a maximum of 1.05 per foot.
The poor board held another meeting and did not reorganize as attorney John F Scragg advised the law requires January organization. An adjournment to Friday night was set, with hopes of electing officers then. Several relief cases were heard including George Fanning Jr and Mrs John Downing who refused Hillside Home offers.
An assorted price notice lists room options at four dollars weekly or four dollars without a room, transient lodging at one dollar per day, and regular hotel meals at twenty six cents. The fragment ends without further details.
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