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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1899
Page
8
In the afternoon parade Mrs. Stone admired the gray uniforms passing Washington avenue and praised the red white and blue umbrella of the Brighamton delegation. The entertainment chair arranged to obtain a similar umbrella for her lawn with a request sent to Harrisburg via ex-Mayor Green of Binghamton who approved the plan.
Miss Gertrude Pearce, second daughter of Rev. Dr. W. H. Pearce of Wilkes-Barre, graduates from Wellesley and will join the Witker-Farre High School faculty to teach Greek and English literature for two years before studying abroad. The editor notes her scholarly record and strong recommendations.
Attorney John J. Murphy visits Philadelphia while John Z. Cunnil telegraph editor spends vacation in 51. Stella Davis of North Washington avenue vacationing at Athletic City. John T. Brown returns from Washington and Pittsburgh. James Crogan of Lackawanna Brewing trips to New York on business. Ex Burgers John B. Lewsigh visits his son-in-law B. F. Laudig. George M. Goodwin visits Boranton and vicinity. trades on Indian reservation. Harrison Cooper and wife stay in the city with Rev. Luther Hans Waring before Bemnton Row visit. Waring is their son in Virginia.
The fall term begins September 12. The seminary prepares young men and women for leading colleges and offers courses in business music art elocution and literature. The president may be seen daily during business hours at the Seminary office regarding studies or boarding rooms. For information address L L Sprague D D President Kingston Pa.
The West Park plots are being sold at unprecedented speed due to their unmatched location and favorable terms. You are invited to inspect the plot at your convenience and to inquire at the newly erected office on the plat for prices and terms.
The Scranton board discusses dangerous school-adjacent pools and sewer needs. Dr. Allen urges action on stagnant water near No. 4 Perry Avenue and No. 15 schools, proposes ordinances on new buildings lacking drainage, and outlines plans for a full chemical and bacteriological water analysis with state chemist help.
The ad proclaims today’s supply of white and yellow peaches the finest ever brought to the market. Quick purchase urged as peaches will not last more than a few days.
Local judges ruled that defective affidavits filed in the fall 1887 election cannot be cured by proving full voter qualifications. James Burke of the Third district Seventh ward faced loss of his vote after a defective affidavit. Judges consulted Judge Edwards and rejected the Schuylkill county curing decision as bad law, noting over 1,000 defective affidavits found.
A mise meeting of the trades union fete of the way will be held tomorrow evening in Carpenters hall on Wyomin avenue. John N Parsons grand master workman of the Knights of Labor and president of the National Association of Letter Carriers will speak. George J Klaffner treasurer of the Central Labor union of Omaha Neb and J C Keller a C L A delegate from Omaha and member of the N A of L will also speak.
Dunmore council to issue bonds totaling 35000 to fund sewer system construction. Secretary H B Gilligan filed a statement with Clerk Daniel detailing resources and liabilities showing actual indebtedness 16276 and taxable property at 76051 under the lant assessment.
James J. Manley J. B. Kern and Daniel Williams, viewers on the Main sewer in the Nineteenth district, yesterday began an action against the City of Scranton. They seek judgments for about $4,000 on their viewer bills.
Opposite the Col. Ira Tripp Homestead the choicest North Main avenue lots in Hyde Park are for sale by the Mt. Vernon Land company at a special September discount. Visit the company office on the land to secure the low price and avoid elsewhere offers.
A 14 year old elevator boy Elmer Richards died at 4 50 PM yesterday in Frank P Christian's building at 412 Spruce Street. He his head caught between the elevator cage and the third floor while operating the elevator. Cause of death was strangulation with one arm lacerated. Coroner and authorities investigated. Richards, a pupil at No 1 % school, was due to enter high school next week.
Miss Katharine Timberman will oversee the vocal department while Miss Lucy A. Hull leads drawing and painting. Miss Ella MacNutt lectures on china painting and Miss Adam Dean heads evocation. The Conservatory resumes Monday with registration underway and office at Carter Building. Prospective pianists may work as office assistants to cover tuition.
Remains of Charles Mellick of Stafford avenue arrived in the city last night after a death attributed to heart disease. A telegram from A B Stevens commander of indicates the sending of further details about the death and arrangements are pending in Philadelphia.
Ezra Griffin post reports Philadelphia resident Gomrde Mellyck died after a fall during a parade about 60 yards from Alamiewal. Remains arrived last night, taken to Stafford Avenue home by Undertaker Ranb. Funeral service scheduled for 0 p.m. tomorrow per A B Stevens.
John Koenig was arraigned before Alderman Millar on a criminal libel charge filed by Robert Croop. Both men hail from Duinmore. Koenig was committed to the county jail in default of $400 bail, following a $500 bail set last evening.
Ex Patrolman Stephen Dyer has been appointed claim agent for Scranton Hallway Company, succeeding P. W. Gallagher who resigned to practice law. Dyer is praised for his shrewdness and tact and is expected to perform capably in the position.
No final agreement was reached after a full day of talks between the joint committee of trainmen and conductors and Superintendents Russell and Daly. Both sides expect a satisfactory adjustment to be reached sometime today.
Tomorrow evening a sixth annual informal reception and reunion hosted by Princ pple Buck and Whitmore of Scranton Business College. Bauer's concert is scheduled from to 10 o'clock. The entire building will be open for inspection and all are welcome.
Announcement states that The Jervis-Hardenbergh School of Music and Art re opens Friday September 1st with a high standard of instruction at the Carter building. Includes an unrelated ad text about Beecham pills for liver complaints and a stray misprint about smoke and cigars.
Matthew McNally was discharged in police court yesterday morning after being charged with drunkenness. Philip E. Frances paid a $2 fine for drunkenness and breaking a window on Center street. Sizzle Trudinoski of 521 Center street paid a $5 fine for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
The undersigned promise to refund the money for Greene's Warranted Byrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. They also warrant a four cent bottle to prove manufacturer or money refunded, J G Bone & Bon, Dunmore, Pa, John P Donahue, Scranton, Pa.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as used for over fifty years by millions of mothers to calm teething children. It promises soothing effects on the child and gums, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhea, urging purchase from druggists worldwide for twenty five cents per bottle.
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