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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1899
Page
7
Wesley Lanting, longtime chief of the bridge carpenters for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company, was dismissed yesterday. The position has been abolished after nearly forty years of service.
Members of the Second legislative district meet in Lackawanna County and endorse Hon. P. P. Smith for justice of the Supreme Court. They authorize him to name delegates to the state convention in Harrisburg on June 14, noting potential appointed delegates to avoid conflict. The gathering also adopts resolutions urging unity and praising Smith.
The second night of the firemen's fair matched opening attendance and surpassed it in financial returns. Bauer's band drew crowds while Excelsiors, in concert with Providence visitors, boosted takings as Cumberland neighbors joined in uniform. May 25 promises reciprocal turnout as Centurys and Hickey's group gain popularity with Reliefs Neptunes and William Connells planning escorts.
Buffalo Bill show in the city on May 24 will stage a vivid reproduction of the Battle of San Juan with 600 performers. Roosevelt Rough Riders join the cast including Sergeant Gerald A Webb and Bill Cline. Tom Isabel fired the first shot and was wounded eight times. The production features special scenery and a photographed memorial hill.
Sam Newhouse the Copper King amid East wide attention for large investments is reminded by Jacob Bryant of an unpaid 25 rent from twenty years ago. Bryant wrote from Scranton, Newhouse replied with a 250 check stating he now remembers the debt.
Mayor Moir expects to sign today after the council re appropriates 17620 for asphalt repairs. Controller Howell seeks assurance the ordinance will pass before his signature. City Solicitor Mettiniey advances the contract while Manager West expects work to start within 24 hours of execution. Some discuss injunction based on a ten year old contract.
Mayor Moir signed a resolution awarding the contract for paving North Main avenue and Providence road to Girard Construction. City Engineer Phillips will confer with the company on commencement. Three contemplated sewer systems will cross the paved thoroughfare to be laid.
New line of laces from bow knots to squares in all widths with 15¢ to 1s0c pieces. Torchon lace and embroidery pieces sold by the yard or lot, with a large selection of all overs edges and insertions. White goods include muslin mulls organdies nainsooks and piques for dresses and underwear at low prices.
An ordinance is prepared to value the city share of expenses for proposed powers. Other resolutions signed by the mayor authorize appointing a commission to draft a new building ordinance designate tiles by number with owners, permit a private sewer in the Fifteenth ward, seek flagstone sidewalk specs on Harrison Avenue, and move a tire hydrant on Mineral Street from the sidewalk to the curb line.
The Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply company prepares to extend underground conduits along West Lackawanna avenue from the bridge to Main avenue and on South Warhington avenue from Lackawan a avenue to River street. Negotiations with Street Commissioner O To y le regarding the bond to insure against damage to the pavements are now under way.
The Lehigh Valley railroad announces a special low round trip fare from Pennsylvania points to Harrisburg for the Hart Ranft monument unveiling. Tickets available May 10 and 12 on all trains except the Black Diamond Express, with return by May 1. Inquire of Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.
A Booth Burgettstown, Pa. resident recalls nearly fatal whooping cough in a boy and credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with dramatic improvement after many doses, claiming one bottle cured him entirely. Sold by Matthew Frost and Lane's at 220 Spruce Street.
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