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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1898
Page
7
In Carbondale the Tribune correspondence is handed to J M Forbes for handling complaints about irregular delivery. All news items should be addressed to Roberts Reynolds news agents.
City councils met in joint session and awarded the concrete walk project to W H O Hara, with 8 cents per square foot, and River Street removal of the old walk. The sewer contract goes to John Nolan, and fire alarm bids are tabled for Friday. Street and sewer ordinances advance amid minor resolutions and adjournment.
Last night’s council meeting was brief with little business. The sole item of note involved purchasing fire hydrants, referred to the committee on fire light and water for action.
In the council room yesterday during the Langstaff Kelley election contest hearing Joseph Chilton of Ter race Street faced questions about compensation for his vote. He deemed some questions silly but ultimately answered them and was allowed to depart, described as an honest man among lawyers.
Friends mourn the death of J H Byrne of South Main Street who died yesterday morning after a three week pneumonia illness. He organized the Carbondale Conclave of Hentusophs and will be mourned by five children two brothers a sister and his aged mother with several other relatives. The Conclave will attend the funeral in a body.
James Walsh of the South Site has secured a patent for an ice bicycle. A model is under construction at Wickwire's bicycle repair shop on Seventh Avenue. The device features two runners and a ratchet wheel propulsion adjustable by the rider, differing from standard nel attachment designs.
The Epworth League of the Methodist church gathered for a regular meeting last evening in the church. Members discussed temptations facing youth today and followed a program including music and papers on “Believing,” “Modern Classroom,” and “Irreverence.” Discussions led by Dr. Baker, Harry J. Hall, Professor Heckenbury, Miss Margaret Maule, and Miss Kilpatrick were engaging and informative.
An electric car, No. 32, had a fuse burn out near the steam railroad crossing at Pidgeon’s crossing as the 3 o’clock train approached the red bridge. Passengers leapt from the car to avoid a possible collision and some fell over a ladder on the side. No injuries were reported though all suffered burns from the ordeal.
The Indian football team has been practicing for the coming season and will probably open the season in Carbondale city in the early part of next week. The squad is described as one of the strongest Carbondale has ever fielded with players Crane Yarrington Forbes Marshall Gilhool Mason Hanson Murphy Rutherford Murrin Coggins and Mitchell.
Management asks customers to call the nine of the party rather than their phone numbers during the current exchange renovations. The notice states this will be in effect for the next few days until new cards are issued after the increased business requires it.
A party of New York Ontario and Western railroad officials conducted an inspection tour yesterday morning. The delegation included Mr Joseph Brice of the London and Northwestern Railway Company of England.
Public sale notices list multiple parcels in Beranton and nearby townships. Legal actions by Charles Dupont Breck and others seek foreclosure on properties including Weyandt and Swingle tracts, with totals of debts ranging from about 1,500 to 1,900 dollars and dates set for September 23, 1898 at 10 o clock.
Legal notices describe multiple real estate executions across Scranton Lackawanna county and surrounding boroughs. Cases include Fred Wuret earth, Marion L Smith, Mary J Davis administratrix, Martin Loftus, Edward Reisenauer, Eva A Oakley and Frank H Oakley, with debts ranging from hundreds to thousands, properties on Meadow Avenue West Market Street Carmalt Avenue and Dunmore area involving two story frame houses and outbuildings.
Several properties across Archbald and Scranton face foreclosure actions tied to debts owed to lenders including Eastern Union Building and Loan Society and Lackawanna Trust. Parcels include lots in Archbald described with boundaries and improvements, a two-story dwelling in Scranton and multiple outbuildings, with court references to judgments and writs of fi fa dated 1898 to 1905.
Legal notices describe parcels in the Thirteenth ward Scranton and Dalton, with detailed bounds, improvements, and layouts. Multiple parties including J. M. Kapp, Edmund Griffin, and Daisy Swartz appear in deeds and judgments, with dates referencing terms from 1908 to 1998 and actions by Patterson & Wilcox and Stokes attorneys.
The Misses Anna and Kate Logan of Scranton visit friends on the South Side. Elyda Gallagher of Witker Barre returns home after a month with Mises Marie Holland on South Church street. Andrew Stark of Binghamton has become a clerk at the Hotel American. The Fern hall social was postponed to Friday evening. Dr and Mrs M Mataun visit Harrisburg. George & Kimball called on the trade in Jermyn. Sally Hughes, visiting on the West Side, returns to Wilkes-Barre. Anna Grier of Priceburg visits Miss Sidie Cummings. Nellie Campbell of Honesdale returns from Mrs B Wickwire’s in South Church street. Kittie Flynn of New York visits Miss Elizabeth Flannery. Mr and Mrs Daniel McDonald of Tiinghamton visit friends. Kelsey Purdy in New York City. Lyina Couch and family return from Clifford outing. Trowre Toe leaves for Stroudsburg to reside. J J Morgan visits Scranton. W G Scurry and wife depart for two weeks at Ocean Grove.
The council awarded the Pond Street sewer project to James Morris Jr at $2.03 per lineal yard. Community notices include lodge activities, church events, and visits by Glee Club, Knights of Pythias, and Golden Eagle members. Socials, ice cream events, and family visits are noted across Taylorville with several local residents mentioned.
The piece urges couples to consider health before marriage and warns consumption harms family life. It cites Dr. Pierce products as cures and health builders, claiming significant recovery rates and testimonials from women benefiting from Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery.
The funeral for Miss Rose Coogan took place yesterday afternoon with a large turnout despite bad weather. The cortege departed from the family home on Pike street at 4.30 pm, with services at St Rose’s church and interment in St Rose’s cemetery.
Olwin Batley of an electric light company climbed the pole in front of Mitchell Hose Company and replaced the rope through the top pulley. The pulley stands about ninety five feet high and a brisk breeze added danger as the task was completed in five minutes.
Daniel Lynch of Simpson and Ligale R Layden of South Main Street were united in marriage yesterday at 6 30 in the morning at Bt Rose church. Dominic Killeen and Miss Julia Collins attended. The couple left on an extended wedding tour.
Fifty dollars cash must be paid when property is struck off and the balance in cash immediately after sale. When sold for costs, costs must be paid when struck off. All properties not compliant with these terms will be resold before adjournment.
Clarence E Pryor serves as sheriff in Scranton Pennsylvania with August term dates noted. The document lists Saree 6 office and references Shariff duties for the city.
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