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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1898
Page
7
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be had in Scranton at the news stands of M. Meinhart located at 119 Wyoming avenue and Lackawanna avenue outlets.
Several city items note local activity. Knights of Columbus plan a meeting tonight in their rooms. A marriage license was granted to Joseph D White and Ada D Rosas, both of Scranton. A circular from Scranton board of trade will be issued next Monday about a novel supper and meeting on March 21.
Mike Leonard known as the Beau Brummel of the Ring was floored and stopped in the final minute of the twentieth round by Harry Lemons in Buffalo. Lemons dominated early with a stiff right hand, Leonard showed resilience, and was saved by the gang after a knockdown in the fourth. Leonard failed to rise in the last moments as the bout ended.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports that P. Oliphant, a veteran of the life war, was struck and killed by the Black Diamond express near Towanda yesterday. His head was smashed and limbs were badly broken. The 1 year old man resided at Laceyville and leaves a family.
Lawyers argued over the act interpretation as to whether twenty men may work in a seam under construction with a second opening. Witnesses said the secondary shaft provides emergency exit and that proper adaptations keep the mine safe, while others urged stricter reading of the law.
Superintendent Taylor proposed paying all or part of directors’ expenses to attend annual county institute meetings. State officials backed the idea to boost attendance, noting directors often fund travel themselves. The proposal, praised by State Superintendent Schaeffer, awaits legislative consideration.
Rev William W Whitney of Linlithee New York cites malaria pneumonia and throat troubles cured by Duffy's malt whiskey. John K Chase of Amenabury Massachusetts notes improved sleep for his wife after trying the whiskey. Avila of the Brooklyn association reports relief from headaches and nervous prostration with weight gain after use.
The report notes Judge Willard condemns the matter as a miserable subterfuge and anticipates an early decision from Judge Gunster on the case.
Sam C. Austin of New York will referee the Judge Bartley boxing contest in this city next Monday night. Jack Skelly, matchmaker for the American Sporting club, telegraphed Scranton with the news. Austin, famed as a top county referee, may preside over the main bout while Pat Murphy could referee the prelim between Joe Allen and Toby Gardner.
John Thompson, a pioneer of the region and brother of Adam Thompson, was buried at Halt Mount yesterday. He died Saturday at his Newton home at age ninety, after sixty four years of marriage. His wife and his sister, both 87, survive him. Thompson helped build the first house in Carbondale and was revered as a rugged, honest farmer.
An exception to the liquor license application of George Savier of 1024 West Lackawanna Avenue was filed in Clerk of the Courts Daniels' office by William Olchefaky. The grounds allege Sunday sales, gambling at the bar and upstairs room, and serving intoxicants to known intemperate individuals.
An exam for grammar pupils assigns fifty prominent figures to a banquet table, each numbered. Readers identify each figure from questions and supplied answers include Alexander Hamilton Poe Hawthorne Randolph Jones, Cooper, Bryant, Kosciuszko, Cooper, Revere, Oglethorpe, Garrison, Paulson, Vopels, Ericsson, Sher m an, Morris, Kosciuszko, Cooper, Hale, Houston, Slater, Otis, Hancock, Longfellow, Audubon, Jay, Brewster, Polk, Crockett, Van Buren. The list urges readers to match history with names and dates.
Florey and John H. Brooks form a partnership named Florey & Brooks. They will operate at 211 Washington Avenue, Spaulding's sporting goods will be handled by the firm and they will deal in bicycles, bicycle sundries, gymnasium and golf goods.
Advertising listing for Steam Heating and Plumbing services by P. F. and M. T. Howley located at 211 Wyoming Ave. Includes contact emphasis for residential and commercial work.
A wholesale listing offers a 112 piece set now priced at 6.99 after markdown from 9.00. The dinner set features full gold tracing and a three color decoration, promoted as this week’s special.
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