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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1898
Page
3
The Wilkes Barre Record can be found in Scranton at newsstands of M Melnuhart 19 Wyoming Avenue and at Mag Lackawatta Avenue.
The Grand Lodge officers election in Philadelphia shows James Bh. Nieh-Myon winning 11 votes for grand secretary against 1800. Samuel McKeever elected grand master unopposed with 12 474. Tebert F. Wright takes grand representative by 13 0 percent over J. P. Male Jenkins 3 718. Muckle earns 104 votes for grand treasurer with no opposition. grand warden honors go to Edwin L Ritter over William H Rose by 1419 to 6211 jury Rose. The Pocono region remains a leading voter bloc.
A joint session last evening elected a new board of revision and appeal with three Republicans and two Democrats. Elected were Simon Themis, FL Weasel, David Reese, Edwin Frable, and John J. Flanagan. One member, Frable, is not a councilman. Several absences were noted from both branches.
The Board of Fire Engineers held its annual reorganization in Chief Higkney's office. Higkney named president, Simon Thorns chosen treasurer, Edward F. Wenzel named secretary. Other members include J B P Birtley A L Lewis M McMuanus Charles Wirth Charles Raynor J J O Malley. New rules committee appointees Trewle and Wirth plan a full code overhaul. The board aims to form free meeting of the South Side West Side and North Bridge to improve efficiency.
City Engineer Phillips and Councilman Howie met with Delaware Lackawanna and Western and Lackawanna Steel officials to discuss removing Carbon street bridge piers. Companies showed no willingness to pay full cost but may split expenses. engineers to draft cost plans for a follow up conference and committee report.
Property owners demand specified sums from the city as Mayor Bailey and City officials including the solicitor and controller meet to settle damages related to the proposed opening of Wyoming Avenue. Officials seek an amicable settlement with the involved property owners.
Several property owners were scheduled by appointment in Mr. McGinley’s office yesterday for conferences on damages. Most claims are older than what the commune deems fair. A final settlement effort is planned, but prospects are poor. if no agreement is reached, a report will go to Gounelle and the matter will be referred to court, with councils appointing viewers.
District Attorney Jones reports the Van Horn murder appeal from York and Laneneter counties will be argued on Wednesday May 15. Jones will represent the Commonwealth and Attorney Th. 2. Weleman defends the defendant George K. Van Horns for the murder of Mrs. Josie Weatcott.
The May Letter reports a firm overall market with a recent dip toward lower prices followed by a firmer trend. Prices for various anthracite grades are listed and regional markets show hesitancy in securing prompt supplies amid scarce hogs and steady to rising freight and delivery costs.
Joseph Church of Providence dies aged 70 years 1 month 1 day after kidney illness. Born Hyde Park June 1 1827 he lived in Wisconsin 1846 1960 then Scranton. Former superintendent of People's Street Railway and longtime merchant at Bull's Head. Funeral tomorrow at Tomelock from 1422 North Main Ave. burial Forest Hill Cemetery.
Myron Kasson, longtime deputy prothonotary of Lackawanna County, resumes duties as Ninth Ward alderman after election in February. He occupies the Price building offices, with Constable J. B. Miller and Deputy Constable George Millett assisting. Ex Alderman Wright moves to the Connell building opposite Washington avenue. Wright has long served as Ninth Ward alderman and is well regarded.
The hermit known as Paddy Gould, living along Scott Road near Jermyn, died yesterday after years of solitary life and frugal subsistence from a patch of land around his cabin. His body was moved to Hunts’ lurcher shop for coroner arrangements, with funeral plans to follow.
May term of the argument court began yesterday with only a few of the cases heard before adjournment. Judges Archibald Gunster and Fidwards presided. Several cases were argued or continued including disputes over widening Duffy street and various estates and corporate matters.
Father Malone delivered an exhortation at St Peter’s Cathedral Trey urging fear of God. He cited Proverbs and warned that persistent sin leads to judgment, saying revival comes only through avoiding continual offense of God. The cathedral was packed as the Forty Hours Devotion continued.
The Weat End Blure of Peelorine defeated the Graesy Ishii team on the Interre ground Sunday afternoon May 5, at 2 o clock. Dhawry Dupre captain and Martin, miringer, led the play with noted effort.
Fragmented OCR text from Albany appears to mention Apella 1848 and a date pattern with unclear context. No clear event names, organizations, or outcomes are readable beyond these fragments.
Several death notices appear from Scranton and nearby towns. Celli D Barrett, daughter of Mrs Bridget Barrett, dies after illness. service at Bedohues church and burial at Jivde Park Catholic cemetery. Other notices include Joseph Chiro, Lauren Graily, Richard Hollerive, Mary Kyrane, Norman Meleod, George Theady, Cora Smith, Walter Stark, and Mary Smith with funeral arrangements and interment details noted.
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