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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
3
The Wilkes-Barre Record is available in Screnton at M. Meinhart news stands located at 119 Wyoming Avenue Mac Lackawanna Avenue.
Various local items including social meetings, fund contributions, worker injuries, court actions, school commencement plans, church excursions, and a new government bond subscription offer. Highlights include Woman's League meeting, Soldiers' Relief total at 1850.75, OY work injury, Lackawanna School commencement, Providence Presbyterian Lake Ariel trip, and Traidrs National Bank bonds for U S government issue.
A Saturday excursion of the William Connell Hose Company is described as one of the best of the year. Report notes an unusually delightful outing and marks it as a standout event in the port of Pennsylvania.
The Beranton Training School class graduated before a crowded high school auditorium. Dr. A. Marble of New York delivered the address praising teachers and students, with diplomas awarded by the board, as music, recitations, and a patriotic program marked the event.
Controller Jennings delivered a congratulatory address to the class and complimented Miss Lyken. The event closed with a sung echo.
In a common pleas session Judge Christer presided as a verdict of 107.02 was returned for Bryce & Co against Donald Jones on a $460 rent claim. a separate suit by Mary F. Lord of Green Ridge against her son-in-law John Pickering for $460 also proceeded with no verdict by adjournment.
A trestle at the Ontario breaker near Peckville collapsed this morning as thirty five loaded cars and several men stood on it. Two workers Michael Scharba and Veter KReammack were injured, one severely, with others evacuated as debris fell. The breaker, operated by the New York Ontario and Western Railroad, sits near the Riverside breaker which burned recently. The injured were taken to Lackawanna Hospital.
Notices to members announce next Monday's regular meeting. Secretary Atherton convenes delegates for a ton in its ofty June 28. Prominent coal and railroad men expected. A report from the Soldiers' Relief Association will detail relief to dependents of the Thirteenth regiment.
A four day summer outing around New York to cost 20 pounds per party of twenty or more. Hotel Gerlach provides escort and includes hotel board city transfers Statue of Liberty Central Park Coney Island Brighton Beach Manhattan Bowery theatre fireworks and a night at the theatre. For details see Hy Van Hoeskirk at the depot ticket office.
The programme features the Lawrence band under tonwarrow for the open rain concert during Scranton Bicentennial celebrations. Acts include Mariel Hlntl Hart and Alixander, with pieces such as My Old Kentucky Homes and A Night in Berlin.
The Republican standing committee of the Twentieth Senatorial District schedules a convention to nominate a state senate candidate. It will be held at Central Republican Club building in Scranton on Tuesday June 2 with delegates chosen June 1. The election uses one delegate per division with additional delegates for districts exceeding one hundred Republican votes. Conducted by the Vigilance Commission led by Kingshurst and Briggs.
The twenty sixth annual commence ment exercises of St Cecilia College for the class of 1968 saw twelve graduates in the academic course and fourteen in the commercial track. Loretta Maccormick Grace Horn and Denanie Mongan won gold medals for excellence in doctrine and music. Diplomas were presented by Rt Rev Bishop Hoban to the graduates.
Two men were found dead early yesterday on the Brockshire division near the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Patrick Green of Pittsburgh was killed in a train near Lackawanna Station. an umbrella mender, unnamed, likely died from heart failure or suffocation in the culm. Coroner Dr Pennypacker ordered no inquest. undertaker James Timlin will handle arrangements.
The readable lines indicate a police notice about a gathering or voyage involving many parties inviting heads of the pits and boat wealth. The text mentions Erie and Wyoming Valleys and a morning assembly, but details are incomplete.
An advertisement describes a broad medical practice claiming cures for nervous disorders, sexual diseases, female ailments, cancers, tumors, piles, ruptures, epilepsy, stomach worms and skin and blood disorders. It promises three months of treatment free in some cases and lists office hours daily and Sundays.
Patrick Cawley of Olyphant was released on $2000 bail after being named as instrumental in the death of Anthony Murphy. The court, via District Attorney Jones, stated the case would not reach capital offense level. Bondsmen M. J. Norton and Anthony Corcoran, both of Olyphant, qualified as bondsmen.
The Rev C G Spieker of Holy Trinity Lutheran and Miss Anna Schaefer of Baltimore were married at the bride’s home in Baltimore last evening. The ceremony was officiated by the bridegroom’s father Rev Prof G F Spieker. The wedding featured a Lutheran rite, a canopy ceremony, and a reception with music. The Spiekers plan to reside in Scranton at Holy Trinity Church. Family and friends from Philadelphia New York and Johns Hopkins attended.
The Maple police department will host a clam bake tomorrow for former Chief Roerling. The organizing committee of four members completed arrangements yesterday.
Underglaze decorated wedding presents in blue brown or green prints. Colors guaranteed not to fade. Sell price 12.00 for 112 piece set. dinner set 9.98 in three colors with full gold tracing. Three days sale period. Fully guaranteed.
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