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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
5
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be obtained at Scranton newsstands of Reisman Bros. at 44 Spire Street and 3 Linden Streets, Mac Lackawanna Avenue.
A newborn son to Attorney and Mrs Robert J. Murray was announced. Mrs J B Grimehaw of Duryea visited friends in town. Mrs V E Arnold and daughter Ro Mayne stayed at Asbury Park. M J Walah planned to relocate to Colorado. Morris J Davidow of New York City was in town for a brief appearance. Dr and Mrs Join J Barrett returned from a two week stay at Mount Pocono. Fred Warner of Green Ridge left for Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Myer Davidow of Lackawanna Avenue planned a business trip to New York. Frederick Davis of Washington D C visited friends here. Carl F Price, son of Rev Dr J H Price of Sing Sing, hosted by Mr and Mrs H B Ware. W D Roche, Jester Carriers superintendent, returned from Atlantic City vacation. R M O'Brien and children came back from Mount Pocono. Rampoon Smith of Maeleton visited Sylvanus Seeley of West Scranton. P A Barrett of the Kimira Telegram returned from West Virginia. Paymaster Atherton of the Delaware and Hudson resumed duties after illness. Lieutenant Thomas Murphy of the Thirteenth Regiment arrived to stay ten days. Mr and Mrs P DeLacy and Master Roche attended the One Hundred Forty-third regiment reunion at Gettysburg. Annie Maggerty of Park Place and guest Miss Mame McDonald of ? also noted.
A string of residents and visitors from Pittston Albany Philadelphia and Scranton are noted. Attor neys Weis Zimmennan and Merits Morrison visit Philadelphia while Trev OT Sweet returns from Bing eon church vacation. Other travels include the Voebures from Moorie and West Beranton visiting Moscow. Mary A Shepard heads to Angelas Indiana after learning of her son’s illness. Thomas Jeffrey sails to Liverpool and then Scotland, while Layton M. Schooh returns from Porto Rico with Battery A. Colonel Ripple heads to Harrisburg for ambulance train duties. Kate RK Pott earns acclaim as an expert stenographer in the city schools office.
Major Everett Warren receives a letter from Hon. William Connell confirming acceptance of his nomination for Congress in Pennsylvania’s eleventh district by the Republican convention held August 5. Connell thanks Warren and the convention for the unanimous nomination, notes absence delayed reply, and expresses intent to honor the assignment.
J W Guernsey veteran music dealer opened his multi floor store at 14 and 3216 Washington avenue with a reception and luncheon. The event featured guests from the press and employees giving congratulations. Tonight the public may inspect the building and 10000 copies of standard sheet music will be sold for one cent.
Captain W A Raub of company G Eleventh regiment N G PB calls all Thirteenth regiment members on furlough and provisional guard with uniforms to report to the armory at 115 oclock to attend the funeral of Private Alvin Evans of Company C Thirteenth who died of typhoid at Camp Alger Tuesday. A floral tribute from Private Eryane’s camp Meade comrades features a pillow design with an American flag in flowers and the inscription Company C Thirteenth Regiment P V 1.
Jacob Bohns of Pitts ton avenue and Thirteenth Regiment is not dead as city papers claimed. His mother at his bedside in Philadelphia hospital telegraphed confirming he is alive and improving nicely after a message from Mr Sohns.
Trainmaster George M. Hallstead of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad sent a car load of ice to Camp Meade for the Thirteenth regiment. The gift is described as the most munificent and timely aid for the soldiers.
The Scranton Conservatory of Music announces its opening for study in music in all branches elocution physical culture fine arts and languages. The conservatory office will be open day and evening to receive pupils.
Travel note highlights the best season to view Niagara Falls with a $5.00 round trip option via Lehigh Valley Railroad Republic.
The 1898 football season guide is now available at Plorey and Bros. The booklet lists schedules, player rosters, and regional teams with summary notes for fans and coaches.
A record Maitland fair drew over 6000 attendees amid ideal weather. Minnie T won the Three Minute Class race and May Taskey captured prize money in the 2.28 race. Three more races were scheduled today after yesterday's unfinished event amid a second track accident and general现场 excitement.
At a Soldier Relief meeting in Moosic the association moved to secure discharge from regiments for soldiers with dependent families. Colonel Boles proposed freeing about fifty of seventy-five aid recipients in the Thirteenth and other regiments, or replacing them with recruits. A petition to the governor was drafted.
Jim Doyle ran away over the embankment in the heat of the game but caused no damage to the driver or the walley. Management announce that an effort will be made to close the fair today.
Captain W A May chair of the boards finance committee asks for board action to sue the city for a share of police court fines and to recover money from tax collectors. He delivered a September 6 letter from D J Reedy urging course of action and indicated he will prepare a report for signature.
The city explores a ten year asphalt repair contract under city engineer supervision with bids for equal annual sums, quarterly payments, a $10 000 bond, and annual appropriations from current revenue. The measure contrasts with Roche plans and aims to pave all asphalt under bond plus additional stretches, seeking lower long term costs.
City engineer's department opposes reallocating funds for the project. All members voting against the measure opposed the transfer, aligning with the engineer in resisting funding taken from his department for the work.
Illness of the officer serving subpoenas left six witnesses to be examined in Carbondale yesterday. Contestants expect to finish there by mid next week. Court sessions will resume at the courthouse. Carbondale witnesses and locals who did not answer subpoenas will be brought to Scranton on attachments.
Miss Florence Preston daughter of Mr and Mrs Marshal Preston married W B Reed yesterday morning at the bride s home on Diamond avenue and Court street Rev George Guild of the Providence Presbyterian church officiated with no attendants present Miss Bertha Conger played the piano The newlyweds left for New York and Long Island and will reside on Olive street
The public viewed Waldron’s arrival of horses with praise for variety. Buyers noted suitable pairs for undertakers or liverymen and many roaders and business horses. The sale is set for next Saturday at 1 o’clock.
Members are asked to meet at 130 this p m in their rooms to attend the funeral of Inte R. W. Luce former secretary of the Board of Trade. Luther Keller pres D B Atherton Fevy.
The ad notes an opening on September 12 offering preparation for college medicine law or business. It promises trained teachers and moderate terms. A catalogue is available for $5.00 and an excursion to Niagara Falls via Lehigh Valley is offered.
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