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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1899
Page
3
Local notes report John Bhannon, injured in Lackawanna hospital, feeling much better yesterday. Various society events and meetings are listed including lectures, club receptions, charity board gatherings, and temperance union sessions.
A burglary attempt occurred in the Valley House block during the Merit. injuries include Peter Hevkmann of 14 South Washington Avenue. Coroner Hote erie plans a full inquiry into a found infant remains at Drimcore cemetery. Also reported are Minor John Morn injured at Archbald mines, government holiday observations, Dr. Lansing's lecture, and union updates at local mines and painters' unions with upcoming sessions.
The board reviewed multiple city bills including an $87.06 printing charge and an $768.24 plumbing bill. The North End Lumber request for extra work on the sewer project was discussed, and the original building contract stood at $868 with total approved spending around $1,000. Several items such as Ferber’s $50 dray wagon use and a $35 stenographic charge were laid over for further investigation.
Five hundred miners at Coalbrook and Wilton Creek collieries in Carbondaly went on strike yesterday over coal credit on scales. Superintendent Carter pledged support and promised to test the scales to satisfaction. mines to remain idle for a couple of days while talks proceed.
Promoters claim assurances have been obtained to withdraw opposition and that the required third reading will occur when the measure reaches final passage in the common council. They anticipate a fierce challenge to the estimates ordinance, but a council survey suggests the attempt will fail.
In Seration on March 3, 86, Mire Mary J Arille of Beranton wed Nicholand Tomlinson of Dunmer at the Rev Richard Horny’s residence 622 Glbwin street.
Obituaries list multiple death notices with dates in March. Leona B Abel of Berunton aged 44, funeral 5 AM and cremains sent to Stroudsburg. James W Dehines of Port Griffith died March 18. Julius Mitchell of Dunmore aged 6, funeral Wednesday, interment at Moblisterville. Mrs Reuben Nelson of Wilkerburre, widow of Rev Nelson, died aged years at Louis Franklin Street residence, funeral tomorrow 3:00 PM. Arthur Charles Robinson of Scranton, infant son, private funeral Wednesday 2 PM at Morest Hill Cemetery.
Meeting notes show a sparsely attended but active session of the National Board of Trade. A mild resolution urged Providence pave ordinance passage and commented on a piano factory matter now moving from Bridgeport to Capezio Avenue. Colonel H M Boles reported on the national board meeting and new membership proposals, while the group discussed mercantile rating reforms.
Scranton’s oldest resident Jairous M Mitchell died yesterday afternoon at 215 oclock at his son M J Mitchell’s home on Jefferson Avenue Dunmore aged 96 years 5 months and 12 days. He was born in Salem township and moved to Scranton many years ago to live with his family. Surviving are nine sons and nine daughters. The funeral will be held tomorrow with brief services at the house at noon and the burial train to Holmville for interment followed by further services at Hollisterville Baptist church.
At the 8. Charles hotel in Peon fmiue a Crystal Howe company banquet honors returning Thirteenth regiment members. Highlights include Bergeant Gould Corporal Moh ling and Privates Hamilton Caines Hines Moe er, with further arrangements noted and local merchants offering sales and refunds on remedies and goods included in the notice.
Two factions on the school board clash over control of the office of superintendent. H A Carling, who held the post before the war, resumes his duties in the supply room on Washington Ave, by order of Chairman Pennis Roche. R T D Jennings, whom the board nominated, refuses to vacate the chair, prompting tense council action.
Vielted tried to enforce orders in the supply room, but Mr. Jennings says the board of control hired him and will not eject him. The room now has two superintendents and supporters prepare for a battle at the next meeting with references to T. J. Jennings and J. K. Howie as political connections.
Mrs Robert McKenna wife of the superintendent of the Tela ware Lackawanna and Western car shops died at her home after a three month illness. She was a valued member of the Pirer Presbyterian church and survived by her husband three daughters and two sons. Funeral arrangements will follow.
James Delaney died at his Port Griffith home after a brief illness, likely paralytic stroke. He was born in County Mayo Ireland and worked forty nine years with the Pennsylvania Coal Company, later at No 14 breaker. Survivors include his wife and several children. Interment at Dunmore cemetery will be private.
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