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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1898
Page
9
The Wiles Dorre record can be obtained at Borentoyn through Meinhart news stands located on Wyenming Avenue. Mac LACK wna erie.
Sunday talks by Mr. Sanborn and Rev McManus headline a schedule of lectures and meetings at Lyceum tax office and St Aldyalus society anniversary. Funeral services for W P L Conwell and Kite Welcome Browning set for Saturday and noon respectively. Train and mine company notices, Clyde club readings, and a locomotive author lecture in New York wrap the town’s varied week.
Readers are urged to request the March Journal for the latest ape elatuithen rates covering spring and summer months. The notice emphasizes obtaining the official edition.
In Binghamton New York March 4 18 Mr s Caroline E Barnum daughter of the late Charles Fuller Interment at Hollenback cemetery Wilkes-Barre Monday March 7 Train will leave the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station at 10 05 a m Marsh In Scranton Pa March 4 18 John Marsh age 62 years at 6 Lea court Funeral private
Scranton Y M C A gains possession of the Scranton Base Ball Association’s buildings and lease for Athletic Park. The lease transfers ownership to the Y M C A with April 1 as the start, enabling field sports and planned improvements including a new gym, tennis courts, and multiple track and field facilities.
Managers held last regular meeting at the old home as they plan moving to new quarters by March 1. Funds delay the move. debts persist though a recent benefit concert netted 650.18. Donations of table linen and room furnishings are sought. praise given to Mrs. Chamberlin, J. T. Watkins, and R. Bauer for the concert effort.
Monday meeting at the court house united about 100 signers to form a railroad association linking Tunkhannock with the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. B W Lewis presides. L F Camp is secretary. J J Fassett treasurer. A survey plan targets Nicholson and Factoryville for best connection points. Committees include L F Camp F H Piatt and A Little. Participants pledged 1.00 for preliminary expenses as support grows.
Residents discuss a borough improvement plan seen as essential for industrial growth and better connections with Scranton and other key towns. A committee will schedule the next meeting after investigations and consultations with interested towns.
Young Men's Christian Association directors met in the board of trade rooms to discuss leadership and future plans. PF W Peirnall withdrew from general secretary duties and F J Frank was named acting secretary. International Secretary Millar of New York will visit to advise on future plans. No definite action on building was taken.
A. Szimomack of Winton was bailed after a warrant from Alderman Wricht's office. The Pennsylvanian Central Brewing Co accuses him of perjury for not appearing at a hearing on a $129 debt, now claiming the admission and later swearing it is void.
Nineteen men arrested for selling liquor without a license gathered at Christian Kleins saloon on Pitts ton avenue. They elected Mr Klein as chairman and Fred Weichel as secretary to organize against charges brought by Do. W. Traver of Wilkes-Barre. They refused lawyers and called Traver’s actions blackmailing, predicting no trials.
Three remonstrances were filed in the Clerk of the Courts office. Two oppose granting a hotel license to J F Pedrick in Bl nkely Third ward and one opposes Henry Ayers who seeks a hotel at Ransom. W W Lathrope represents the three groups. Pedrick petitions include 20 signatures in one and the other lists name many ladies. Ayers’ document bears seventy signatures.
The pool board reports a $4,364.91 state aid check for the quarter ending Nov 30 1897. Work on the home includes new road and lawn extension. wards are being fitted for attendants and 50 additional patients. The district will charge the state rate for insane patients. Vacancies arise on the board as terms expire.
The Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 annual meeting was held last night followed by lunch at Weasel's. Elected: President Fred Durr. vice president GW T Daniels. financial secretary Albert Waltera. recording secretary J J Martin. treasurer C H Miller. foreman Harry May. first assistant foreman Frank Benore. second assistant foreman Gus Wotzel. property clerk Joseph Carden. trustees Philip Schnell and W W Ross. Speeches by I T Daniels and Alex Dunnger.
Perrin of Spring street, deceased, is mourned with a Method Episcopal sermon by Rev. Dr. Simpson assisted by Rev. J. Arthur. The service included a quartet, pallbearers who were the deceased’s grandsons, and interment at West Pittston cemetery.
American Sporting club officials arranged a six round bantam fight between Joe Allen and Toby Gardner for March 14. Both are top local boxers with one prior draw and one Gardner decision. The bout precedes a 20 round headline clash between Frank Bartley and Jim Judie.
President Francois directed Secretary Fellows to issue a call for a special meeting next Monday night. The session will cover general business with the specific aim of naming the committees.
Beginning March 1 1998 the continuous passage excursion rate from Scranton to New York Jersey City Newark and Elizabeth Junction will be 6.50 tickets valid for 90 days For schedule and details consult Lehigh Valley ticket office or agent.
Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte Perrin mother of Mrs C D Simpson of this city were conducted yesterday at the Perrin family home in West Pittston. The service followed at the residence of Charles.
A listing of various fabrics and linens with prices from bleached toweling to damask tablecloths and muslin. Items include Bleached Toweling, Bleached Linen Napkins, German Linen, Pure Linen, Heavy Damask, Russian Towels, Huck Towels, and Lockwood muslin with price points ranging from 3 cents to 1.50. The ad emphasizes bulk and assorted linens with frequent low and midrange price markers.
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