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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1898
Page
5
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be purchased in Scranton at Reisman Bros. with stands at 44 Spruce Street and 8 Lindan Street MacLackaswan Avenue.
The piece notes how women admired two bronzed sailors from the Oregon during a Labor Day parade. It singles out trends like glove-wearing country girls and recounts a family joke about candles. It also highlights Mrs. Henry W. Palmer’s pamphlet on the Boys’ Industrial Association and related half-tone images.
The Winton school board, after rescinding a Collins & Brennan award and citing prudence, seeks to refile to justify giving the Peck Lumber bid. Judge Edwards set next Tuesday for final hearing as the board argues it erred in awarding to Collins & Brennan and aims to avoid school delays.
Yesterday two subscriptions were received for the ice fund including a dollar from W L Pryor and one from O F P. The start promises ongoing support and the Tribune hopes to report a generous response by tomorrow as a timely charity gesture. Total recorded so far is 3.00.
Information for students and readers interested in music. Dr J Alfred Pennington director of the Scranton Conservatory and organist at Elim Park church will answer questions in the Saturday Tribune. Readers may send inquiries to Musical Question Box care of Tribune or to Professor Pennington. Only initials will appear with answers.
The Scranton Conservatory of Music on Adams Avenue and Linden Street reopens tomorrow for its second year. It offers comprehensive instruction in music theory, instrument, voice, and related arts taught by a large faculty.
General Lawton’s report to the War Department shows health conditions at Santiago with 20 total sick, 185 fever cases, 12 new fever cases, 17 returned to duty, and deaths.
Michael won the one hour unlimited paced race at Manhattan Peach track covering 33 1 3 miles. Linton stopped riding after the thirty first mile, conceding defeat by two miles and 00 yards.
A promotional note offers a five dollar round trip excursion to Niagara Falls via Lehigh Valley. It mentions a September departure window and highlights the Lehigh Valley route for the visit.
Mrs. Caroline Wirth of Crown Avenue South Beranton fought with her husband Jacob Wirth and relatives over months of disputes. After a constable delivered a charge for threatening to kill him she attempted suicide with a razor at her home. the weapon was wrested away and she was later brought before Alderman Lentes who urged separation if harmony could not be found.
Coroner Longstreet clarified a Sunday notice about a baby found dead in a marsh behind Olyphant. Undertaker George Propokovitch of Priceburg sought a death certificate before burial after noting no attending physician.
The Elk Bowling club will reorganize this week for the coming season. Arrangements include matches with the New York Journal bowlers the West End Bowling club Wilkes Barre and teams from Honesdale and Binghamton. December will feature additional events.
The club will hold an individual championship contest for Lackawanna County. Bowlers who wish to enter should leave their names at the Elk's alleys on Franklin Avenue.
Frank Snow of Belles livery spent the night in West Side police station after a reckless drive with George Knierim. The carriage collided with an asphalt heating wagon on South Main near Washburn, injuring Snow and scattering the occupants as Knierim escaped. Patrolman Lowry pursued and Snow was hospitalized before being taken to the station. The wrecked carriage and horse were left at Wymb's livery.
The funeral at St Marys church drew a crowded, citywide turnout including Mayor Nichols and police, Knights of Columbus, and Press club members. Mourners heard a sermon by Rev D J Bustin. interment followed at Hanover cemetery with a flag draped coffin. The report also notes Scranton high school entrance exams set for Sept 6 under Principal George W Phillips.
Edward Langley and his mother return from Chickamauga camp Ga to bury his brother Clarence who died of typhoid fever. Langley denounces reports minimizing the horrors and describes deplorable division hospital conditions, starved troops, and neglected care by male and some female nurses.
The Lackawanna school opens September 12 to prepare students for college medicine law or business. Eight college trained teachers staff the institution. Moderate terms, steam heating and plumbing offered. Contact B P. & M. T. Howley, 24 Wyoming Ave.
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