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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1898
Page
8
Personal letters show ex Sheriff Charlies Robinson party welcomed at Hot Springs with bands and Elks, a decorated hotel, and a celebratory ball. Alexander T. Connell sails for Klondike. letters discuss travel timing, transportation growth, and the need for supplies and gear for northern expeditions.
A clipping reflects on photographs of Chinese children posing with wild animals and the dubious fabrication of props in America. It also notes social curiosities and a humorous anecdote about a boy searching for babies after a neighbor’s claim.
Professor Robert J. Bauette travels to New York on business. Mrs. W. T. Gillespie of Pitteton visits Scranton friends. Mixaee Miargarot and Mary Geary of Franklin Avenue plan a two week stay in New York. Professor Charles Moore will visit Philadelphia and his brother Arthur Ambore at UPenn Dental School. John Barnard of Sisson Barnard, Ithaca, is registered at Westminster for several days and is noted as a Grand Army of the Republic veteran who helped plant the flag on Lookout Mountain.
Thomas W. Keene and manager Charles Hanford staged a drama titled Louis XI at the Lycenum last night. Despite a scant audience, Keene's portrayal drew enthusiasm and strengthened his local reputation. Supporting roles by George Morton John Milton Lawrence Lowell Arthur Stanfourd Paul G Taylor Carl Ohrendt Lucia Moupe and Mary Timerman were praised.
Judge Gunster stated he intends to run again for office despite rumors he would not seek another term. Asked about a Sunday item claiming he would not run, he dismissed it as coming from no friend of his. His current term ends this year with no challenger yet from any side.
The annual meeting of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company stockholders elected directors yesterday at the city offices. New directors named from New York City include Samuel Sion, William Dodge, Maxce Taylor Pyne, Stephen S. Palmer, and Austin G. Biair. Walter Sveranton of New Jersey, EB Sturges, Henry Wehrum, and Austin G. Biair of Seganton were also chosen. The board will convene for organization at the New York office.
Coryt's Dining Room at 505 Lindem Street PAU offers a March 6 1888 menu. Served courses include Roast beef with browned potatoes veal stewed chicken cranberry sauce vegetables mashed and sweet potatoes cold slaw brewed tomatoes dessert pumpkin pie custard vanilla ice cream.
Weichel the Jeweler at 408 Horace Street holds an auction. Sales times are morning 10.80 and afternoon 8.40 7.90 hm. Ladies are cordially invited to attend.
Wilkes-Barre prosecutors move to arrest nineteen alleged speakeasy keepers in the city. Names listed include George Mirta, A Hopner, J Koch, and Charles Mintz among others. Traver, editor of the Pennsylvania Hotel Keepers Journal, says arrests will continue in nearby towns as he tries to wipe out 3000 speak-easies in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties.
A Tuesday night dispute on Emmet Street led to the arrest of P F Feeney and his wife at the request of Coasie Mulherin for keeping a disorderly house. Yesterday a Feeney witness testified before Alderman Howe as prosecutor in a milicious mischief charge against the Mul- non.
A discussion of city and district tax levies for 1898 compares 1897 figures, noting city rates around 10 to 11 mills, a general levy of 10 mills, and a 28 millal bond and interest levy. The school levy may rise to about 26 mills, with funding and general levies constrained by law. County assessments are pending appeals, and the poor district levy of around 40 mills is unlikely to increase, with potential slight decreases unless new school building costs arise.
Detectives escorted D Theodore V Keneeny to custody after A Gotthald, Cosmpolitan hotel proprietor, accused him of fraudulently obtaining money by cashing a $3 check with no funds. The arrest followed reports from other merchants and a prior Alderman Howe case that was settled and hushed up.
Chauncey Harvey Derby a Scranton Times court reporter wed Mrs Florence Christine Hunt at the bride’s Clark's Summit home. Rev J P Moffat officiated before relatives and friends. Flo Hart, the bride’s niece, was flower girl. The couple left for a bridal tour of the east and south after a reception. Derby has eight years in local newspaper work and a noted position in the loreal Journal lem.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad announces a fare reduction starting March 1 1895 for continuous passage excursion from Scranton to New York Jersey City Newark and Elizabeth Junction at $0 10. Tickets valid for forty days. Check Lehigh Valley ticket offices for train times and details.
An advertisement lists canned peas at 7 to 15 cents per can with variations in pack and grade. Franklin and Arbutus corn options priced by dozen or per can, with quality claims and cheap bulk offers noted for select brands.
The city teachers Institute will run April 1 to 15 in the High School auditorium with exhibits and a graded language curriculum focus. Noted lecturers include Martin Brambaugh Homer Sprague and Miss Morris, plus two or three others, to promote language work and pedagogy across grades from primary to high school.
School business accumulates in the secretary's office of the board of control and a special meeting may be held to dispose of urgent matters. President Francois will not appoint standing committees before the regular meeting on Monday March 14 but will call a special session if needed or if a majority desires.
An advertisement promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate to restore vitality and nerves, paired with a note on a concert at Penn Avenue Baptist Church by Ollie Torbett and the Swedish Male Quartette on Friday March 4. Tickets priced at 50 cents. Also suggests Beechnam’s Pills for disty or drowsy feelings.
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