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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1898
Page
10
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be obtained in Scranton at Reisman Bros news stands located at 404 Spruce and B02 Linden streets, Mac Lackawanna Avenue.
In yesterday’s contest commission session, most subpoenaed witnesses from the First district of the Sixteenth ward were not challenged under the amended bill and were dismissed. A Twelfth ward witness, Thomia Stackpool, was initially believed ineligible on naturalization papers but testified that he was born in Pittsburg, not Ireland.
The Lackawanna lodge No 201 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows held installations at the lodge rooms in the Odd Fellows building on Wyoming avenue with District Deputy Grand Master David Cadwgan and staff officiating. New officers include Noble Grand Bever T Wolf Vice Grand D B Frederick and Assistant Secretary J M Howard.
Scranton firemen arrive after attending the Lebanon convention with Chief Hickey praising their work and city support. A victory parade through central streets features Mayor Bailey Acting Chief McManus and bands. a ceremonial key is presented for the 1900 convention.
September donations to the Home for the Friendless include tomatoes jelly fruit flowers and vegetables from named donors such as Mrs Thomas Arter Mrs G Brooks Mr W Beemer Mrs Simon Rice Mrs J Bennett Mrs J M Winton and others. The list records varied gifts including nursery supplies eggs boxes and bay rum with a note to see A D Stelle for further details.
A Tribune account quotes Scranton and Wilkes-Barre delegates disputing loyalty to the city ticket. Chief P J Hickey and Wilkes-Barre officials discuss cross party votes, with some delegates aiding Wilkes-Barre while others refuse to back Scranton. The dispute centers on past loyalties and unit voting at Johnstown conventions.
The funeral for the late John Moran of Taylorville will be held this afternoon from his sister Mrs. John Langan's residence in Minooka at o'clock. Interment is set at Minooka cemetery.
The school aims to train highly artistic musical players using modern progressive methods. A test lesson is offered free of charge. Card building option mentioned.
A brisk ad note from Richards Wirth and Lewis promotes stylish up to date stock at 326 Luckawanna Avenue. The brief listing emphasizes beauty and fashion items in a local storefront notice.
One round trip fare via Lehigh Valley from October to 12 with return limit. See ticket agent. Also note bicycles for sale and a cash offer. Visit Jurisech & Co. at 43 Spruce Street for details. Steam heating and plumbing and P F and M T Howley at 231 Wyoming Avenue listed.
Republican county headquarters in the Price building on Washington avenue show Judge E N Willard as county chairman directing a vigorous campaign. Attorney James E Watkins and stenographer Luyston M Schech support efforts as literature and speeches are distributed. Public meetings planned mid October and a visit by state delegates Colonel W A Stone and others.
The Wilkes-Barre News reports a heated appointment fight for a district judge post. Lawyers petition for favored nominees like W. Wheaton and G. L. Halsey while D. A. Fell and J. J. Smythe push their candidates. The governor is to decide soon amid claims of convention irregularities and party rings. The Democratic county committee schedules a meeting in the Guernsey building on Washington avenue.
Baskets of peaches described as sound and high color will be sold today at Hughes Market on Ponn Avenue for $1 per basket.
A large Scranton gathering heard Miss Jane Blaisdell, a Worcester New Era Cooking School graduate, lecture on the rudiments of cooking using eggs milk and similar items. Demonstrations with a chafing dish entertained the crowd as Mrs Develle assisted, with more lectures planned for Tuesday afternoon.
Richards Wirth Lewis markets the latest fashion in ready made suits and overcoats at the lowest guaranteed first class prices. The advertisement notes union made garments and current fabrics and patterns. Also advertised is a Virgil Clavier and Mason Methods course starting Oct 12 for teachers and students, with terms available. Bacon, a Lehigh Valley fireman, died from a base of skull fracture after a Penn Haven Junction accident.
The Vireil and Moxon methods of instruction revolutionize teaching a specialty. Can you afford to study these methods at Carter building.
Bargains listed at Hughes Market 106 Penn Ave and 1 Washington Ave offer items like quarter price deals including 1 cent per quart. Store names include Hughes Market and mentions Oriental rugs and Smyrna and Japanese carpets.
Nickel Plate road offers excursion fares to Omaha with return from Buffalo at 08.7h. Tickets valid for Oct 7 10 allow return within 21 days, while Oct 17 and 4 permits return until now. Contact F J Moore general agent 291 Main St Buffalo NY or Jurisch Co 433 Spruce St for details.
About 200 men's all wool suits bought from a New York manufacturer of high reputation at a low price. Includes Allewool Eljick or Blue Clay Worsted and unfinished Cheviots with fall mixtures. Good heavy weight, all sizes, correct styles, perfect fit. Worth ten pounds per suit.
Dr. W E Allen has relocated his practice to rooms 205 and 0 Connell Building on Washington Avenue. The move expands patient access and establishes the new location as the office base.
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