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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1899
Page
3
The Newman Magazine club hosts a Halloween party at Guernsey hall while Servantus Cilchoniin club plans its Halloween gathering in Carnont ers hall. acknowledgments list small contributions, and a disorderly house raid results in several arrests. anniversaries, elections, and temperance meetings fill the page with local civic notes.
In a city note, Patrick and James Welsh are sent to the house of refuge in Philadelphia today under Sheriff Pryor. An inquest is scheduled for 4 pm at Undertaker Jordan's office in South Berks for Marion Solkonks who died from a fall. All Saints Day events and donations for the House of the Good Shepherd are announced with service times and requested items.
The Cornell Alumni Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania held its annual meeting at the Republican club rooms in Wilkes Barre. About twenty alumni attended and elected officers: President Tt. B. Holland Kingston vice president Charles Sanderson Scranton secretary Charles Post Scranton treasurer W. P. Davenport Wilkes Barre. A banquet followed with toastmaster James Gardner Sanderson and remarks by Holland Streeter Davis Brown and Sanderson. The menu featured fried oysters roast turkey and various cold dishes.
A warrant was issued for Patrick Healey of Carbondale by Alderman Millar for aggravated assault and battery after mis behavior at the Delaware and Hudson station. Healey was fined 5 by Mayor Moir following his arrest and appearance. J D Kilmer of Evanecourt faced $200 bail for perjury after a dispute with Charlies Jermyn.
Plumbers Union No. held a special meeting last evening at Industrial hall Spruce street to discuss ways to heal differences between the four negotiators and master plumbers. Organizer Pf J Burke of Chicago, aiding a settlement, was present and will stay in the city all week to push a resolution.
W. R. Millar, alderman of the Eighth Ward, announces his bid for re nomination. He stresses thirty years of Republican service, age forty five, no other livelihood, no dishonesty, and pledges support to the caucus nominee while vowing to seek a second term and not a third. He asks constituents to vote and resist opposition in the forthcoming caucus.
Palmist Martini known for palm readings at the upper circle returns to Washington Avenue location. F D Martini signs off with a personal note inviting locals to seek guidance.
Julia Stark Larkin beloved mother of Madison F Larkin fell asleep in Jesus Monday October 9 at 9 am in her seventy fifth year Remains will be taken to Spring Grove cemetery Cincinnati Ohio for interment No more sorrow no more pain lie giveth His beloved sleep
The twenty first annual Lackawanna County Teachers Institute opened under County Superintendent J. C. Taylor with a focus on Civic Government and Nature Study. Enrollment reached 372 with sessions through Friday and evening lectures in the high school auditorium. Notable speakers included Miss Margaret McCloskey, Prof. W. Grant, and Dr. William A. Mowry delivering talks on pictures in education, thinking in children, and the Battle of the Kings during American history.
A reader argues Cook's Flaked Rice is a superior infant food. Mrs Ludwig Simone from Art Clemens Michigan shares her experience, saying it saved her baby's life and is easily digested. She notes rice should be boiled eight to ten minutes and fed hot for best results.
Lehigh Valley railroad announces reduced round trip fares to Philadelphia for the National Export Exposition. One fare for the round trip plus 50 cents for admission. tickets valid on all trains except the Flack Diamond Express and good for return until November 24, 1899. Consult local agent for details.
Adolphi Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports dramatic relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm on a lame shoulder. After trying many doctors and medicines for nine years, one bottle brought near full recovery and she recommends the product. Matthew Bros serves as wholesale and retail agents.
The twelfth annual Pennsylvania Young Women's Christian Association meeting unfolds in Williamsport with Dickinson Seminary assisting. Delegates from Scranton and nearby colleges participate in four days of sessions at the First Baptist church, featuring talks, Bible study, conferences, and music.
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