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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1898
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes reference M. Meinhart at 10 Wyoming Avenue in Lackawanna County with a setting described at pews and stands, indicating a local public or organizational notice in Wilkes-Barre.
The report lists court actions and local events in Scranton area. Trustees and corporate matters are noted with unsettled details. Marriages licenses are issued. An Hibernians event and a Belleville debate on immigration restriction are announced. University lecture on the rush and a history professor will be given Friday evening at Scranton High School auditorium.
The Academy of Music will be dark Thursday through Saturday with John W. Regan billed for The Bells of Shandon. the engagement is cancelled. The King Dramatic Company will occupy the boards next week with The Stowaway and Brother Against Brother among other dramas. the company brings its scenery.
Special Brew event by KE Robinson's Sons Rock Heer on tap. Thursday giveaway includes a chainless Columbia bicycle at Prank J O'Hara's cigar store 431 Spruce Street. Free entry with purchase.
Mrs David D. Jones aged 73 died at home rear of 6 North Filmore Avenue Puneral Friday at 4 o clock from the residence Informant at Washburn Street Cemetery.
A prisoner identified as Simowicz tried to jump from a moving train during a Kansas City to Chicago transport. He fought detectives, was handcuffed to an arm rest, and the journey stretched forty eight hours. In Scranton he faced charges including theft and perjury. He was discharged on one count, then jailed on another after further proceedings.
William M. Watson an oil dealer writes to Rear Admiral George F Belknap praising the nation and urging swift punitive action over recent ship losses. He recalls the Maine disaster and calls for a decisive naval response with lines from a Civil War era battlefront, including “Fire Number One.”
The piece lists causes of decline from poor nutrition to irregular meals and late hours, urging a gentle healthful regimen. It claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey strengthens health and vigor, endorsed by physicians as the best means to maintain health and energy.
A missive from William M. Watson of 714 Madison Avenue Scranton appeals for reentry into military service after retirement. He expresses readiness to follow his commander and serve three more years, signing with old world terms and a note of honor for Mug of the Iron Row.
A Seran ton Open Congress lecture by Dr J C Bateson argues money rests on labor not gold or silver. He defines land labor wealth and capital, calls money a medium of exchange, and criticizes private money issuance and guilds. He proposes government issued money through banks with security and interest, avoiding private banks and gold standards.
First Lieutenant Herbert B. Cox resigns as inspector of rifle practice for the Thirteenth regiment. Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Rees Watking is appointed to succeed Cox. Cox cites time demands and notes he averaged two hours daily plus camps and state ranges at Mount Gretna. Colonel Coursen urged withdrawal of the resignation, and the corps expresses regret.
Nolan Bros at 515 Linden Street advertises plumbing steam and gas fitting services. E Robinson's Lone Bock Beer on tap available in all hotels and restaurants Thursday.
West Lackawanna avenue property owners protest a Scranton Railway viaduct plan claiming the project would block traffic, degrade property values by at least half, and fail to improve pedestrian safety as proposed. Local councils note likely votes against the ordinance, favoring a full-width viaduct later.
A flurry of contenders emerges for jail warden in Luzerne County including George J. Llewellyn ex prothonotary Peter Schmidt barber and Phil J. O Boyle undertaker with others claiming bids. Democrats challenge the recent law as unconstitutional arguing it is special legislation while Republicans also present several prison commissioner candidates such as Jos Neuburger and John A Schmidt amid party divisions.
An 08 Lacka Avenue ad lists a Westing top shoe at $3.60 and another quality pair at $2.50 in a brief sales note from 6 Lirothere' shoe store.
Local tavern announces specialty beers including Special Brews s and Robinsons Lone Bock to debut on Thursday. Patrons can sample limited runs and enjoy themed pours with tasting notes and potential draft selections.
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