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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1898
Page
8
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be purchased in Scranton at Kellman Bros near 404 Spruce Street and WS Linden Streets, Mac Lackewanna avenue.
Mr and Mrs W B Perego and Sam Stanley of Arlington Heights have returned from visiting friends in Kimra Dy and Mra Guy, who just completed a two weekVirginia trip, Jervis of Jervis Hardenbergh arrives in the city, A Bimrell went to New York, Frank Williames and Mrs Williames of Carondale visit Bl Potts of Mulberry Street.
Wim B Mickey musical director of the Gay Morning Glories slipped into an unprotected areaway in front of Smith and Co s livery on Oakford court after a Gaiety show. He sustained a deep gash on the lower lip requiring two stitches. Dr Pennypacker treated the wounds.
Controller Jayne along with Health Officer Allen Plumbing Inspector O Malley Superintendent Howell and plumber Cleary investigated No 2% school and found a sewer opening they believe caused the diphtheria outbreak among pupils over several weeks starting Monday.
A diphtheria concern near No 24 school prompts a health board meeting after the health officer orders the school closed. The board will consider whether local air quality or individuals caused the outbreak and decide on responsibility at a special session tomorrow evening.
Freedman recovered 8200 damages from Max Rosenbluth after a trespass suit. An award of 800 in favor of the plaintiff was filed by Ralph Levy and John M. Corbett as arbitrators in Old Forme. The case involved alleged assault on June 1 with representation by Yates Martin & Widawer.
Thorns Monroe, a driver at Johnson's mine in Green Ridge, was seriously injured at noon yesterday when he fell between care and his lower limbs were mangled. He was removed to his home.
Short reader letters printed with author attribution and a disclaimer that opinions are those of the writers and not the Tribune. The section notes letters accepted when accompanied by name and stresses Tribune not responsible for opinions.
The Tribune reports a disputed Saturday game where Lackawanna defeated Carbondale Indians 3 to 0 after officials voided a Carbondale touchdown and awarded the win to Lackawanna. Officials named Kirkhind ref, Mr. Young umpire, Stocker and Jones linesmen.
John A. Miller 71 died at his son Georges Birch street home after forty years in the valley. Survived by sons Jacob P F Miller John A Miller and George L Miller funeral 2 oclock at Georges home Rev W L Nant of Milekory Street Presbyterian Church will officiate interment Pittston Avenue cemetery. Also notice of Dr Dean learning of his father in law A Ginsberg Berlin Germany and Anta Bohelble death with survivors including Henry Scheble and daughters Mrs Alice Wetzel Mrs Annie Walerskh of Philadelphia.
German steam yacht Heligeland carrying Herr Tinoder Lerner and a North Pole expedition party was seized at Cieestemunde by Kaliffe over an unpaid debt. The seizure included scientific equipment collected during the voyage in the search for Prof. Andres.
Nickel Plate railroad announces limited time excursion fares to Omaha for the Trans Mississippian Exposition. From Buffalo tickets at 26.75 dollars available on Oct 3 14 17 and others with return windows of 21 days for Oct 4 10 sales and until Nov 3 for Oct 17 and MM sales. Contact F J Moore general agent Buffalo NY for details.
Jervis offers instruction in Virgil Clay and Mason methods designed to meet teachers needs and also options for regular students. For terms call or address Jervis Hardenbergh Piano School.
Rev Dr George Edward Reed, president of Dickinson College and prominent in American Methodism, campaigns for the Pennsylvania Republican ticket. He defends Senator Quay, praises Republican self-purification, and urges internal and external party work to secure state and national victory. He notes Stone as a safe governor candidate and warns against Democratic promises.
The Home for the Friendless observes its annual donation day tomorrow. Managers fear distance to the new building may deter donors who previously sent gifts, but hope people will not miss the chance to bring happiness to the little ones and the old faces by the windows watching for the bounty.
The Dunmore school board awarded $5,000 in bonds to Dennis and Frier of Cleveland after re advertising bids. They also approved paying EK Osterhout for two rooms in No 4 building and discussed night school, with Prof Davie explaining college ties. The report notes a later wedding of Alexander MacKay and Grace Powell and local social details.
The Supreme Court issued several decisions in Pittsburgh on civil matters. Notable rulings include denial of reargument in Steere versus Oakley with claims of overcharged interest, and Electric City Land and Improvement versus West Ridge Coal gaining an injunction against an air shaft. Gaivigan against Atlantic Refining had reargument refused. McCarthy against Scanlon involved a new trial after a prior verdict.
The B Moses property at 618 Lackawanna avenue will be remodeled into a seven room and bath flat on the upper floors after a fire. The first floor remains for business use while architect Percival J Morris designs the modernization including elevators and ground floor offices.
Dr W E Allen relocates his offices to rooms 208 and 909 in the Connell Building on Washington Avenue. The move consolidates practice space and serves patients from the same professional office setup.
In Scranton on October 15 at the home of Mr and Mrs Michael McGinnis Lydia Ferris aged year and months funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock from the home of Mr and Mrs McGinnis.
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