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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1898
Page
3
Local notices report a Gondoliers rehearsal in Guernges Hall Washington Avenue while other items cover a smoker at North Washington club house and a new horse secured by Nay Aug Engine Co. Also listed are sermons, charity meetings, health statistics, and marriage licenses.
The article notes adjusted Providence to Olyphant and Pockville car service times with altered departures from Providence Square. It reports the release of Charles Fletch from the Eastern Penitentiary after a guilty plea for stealing an overcoat, with a prior record and a judge’s modification of his sentence due to a physical disability.
City merchants representing nearly all retail butchers ask Mayor Valley to enforce Sunday closings from now until warmer weather. They argue summer need to keep shops open Sunday mornings for meat safety, while winter requires closures. They will consult the city solicitor, and revival of blue laws is uncertain.
The SPCA held a regular meeting in the board of trade rooms with Mrs Henwood Mrs Anderson Mrs Conklin Israel Hogers Sprague Blume FE Knapp and D Atherton present. Treasurer’s accounts show a cash shortfall with 198 on hand against liabilities over 2. An appeal for prompt subscription payments was set. A watering trough on Providence square will be replaced by Mrs Sprague and Mr Kemmerer. The meeting time moved to the second Monday. officers to be elected at the next two week meeting.
The Ponta inventions held by Bonta Plate Glass Co were sold under the sheriff's hammer for $6.40. W G Dowd and Bh. BK Miller represented the trustees. George G Winans appeared for himself and family, claiming $55,000 in stock. Judge Cimeter granted only a rule to show cause why the sale should not be set aside. Winans contends the sale favors creditors and violates federal court permission, seeking relief.
Hichards Wirth and Lewis announce a fresh stock of winter salts and overcoats and claim the weeklong apparel turnover yields the finest clothing in the city.
In Scranton Pa October 9 Cecelia A Davis and Power Davis are named in concise notices. Funeral details list services from late demon avenue to New Millard for interment at Beat Hill cemetery with times stated as morning sessions for both families.
The twentieth annual county teachers institute opened in the county courthouse with an unusually large attendance. Superintendent Taylor introduced innovations. roll call is used at each session and lectures are selected in advance. Dr. Bateson spoke on contagious diseases and school health, stressing ventilation light and clean water. Professor Green followed with guidance on teaching language and ten rules for language instruction. Evening entertainments feature Marshall Wilder and the Slayton Jubilee Singers with a concert Thursday by the Wichita Daily Eagle praised troupe.
On Quincy avenue the Scranton Railway relays its tracks using a new asphalt paving method for the block between Pine and Gibson streets. Old tracks are torn up and new eighty pound T rails laid on a reinforced bed of concrete and channel iron, with brick and thick concrete under and around the rails to firm the bed. Work is expected to finish in about two weeks with the Hallway company's portion completed earlier.
A party of Erie officials conducted a threefold inspection yesterday following the recent arrangement between Delaware and Judson and the Erie. The pact allows the Delaware and Judson to use Erie's trackage rights over the Erie and Wyoming Valley railroads.
Willie May admits fabricating tale of $100 paid to McCann for mayor to sign damage claim settlement. He explains the money scheme involved his family and Clarifies roles of Mayor Bailey, John Power O Connor, and Councilmen Finn Lansing and Robinson during a tense witnesses session in the mayor's office.
Captain Robling of the Thirteenth Regiment writes to Mayor Batley of Berantet recounting thanks for a photograph of Scranton police officers and autograph letter. He expresses appreciation for police department courtesy and support during his service, and sends best wishes from the United States Volunteer Army.
The ad urges immediate use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at first signs of a cold or croup in children. It claims rapid relief, ease of administration, and strong reliability, noting many mothers keep it on hand for anxious moments. Distributed by Matthew Brothers, wholesale and retail agents.
The Lake Shore line touts its refined trains with fine dining on all routes. It highlights Warner Palace cars, top sleepers, and comfortable high-back seats, praising courteous attendants and safety. An odd ad for Dr Agnew's Liver Pills and a Matthewa Bros mention appears among travel notes.
Various glass and porcelain items offered with bold prices and color options. Bohemian vases in green violet or white 6 7 inch sizes and 12 inch size with gold decor. toilet sets six pieces English porcelain mixed colors. underglazed ware in brown or blue. discounts advertised with sale prices.
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