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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1898
Page
5
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be found at Reisman Bros. news stands in Scranton located at Spruce street 4 and Mondyn street 60 percent Lackawanna Avenue.
Personal notes list numerous local residents and visitors. Names include D. B. Atherton returning from Harrisburg, John D. Weston of Honesdale, Miss Donnelly of Binghamton, and Mrs M A Bevans and daughter Edith. Others planned trips or visits to Pittsburgh Evansville and New York, with several engagements at churches, theaters, and colleges.
A Berenton area sergeant recuperates in St Joseph's hospital Pitlas delpila after a bout with typhoid fever. Plans loom for a national organization convention in New York with hopes to shift the event to Bernyton next year. A temperance discussion features Rev. C Peters arguing against whiskey and suggesting wives control alcohol access.
Colonel Ripple returned from Camp Thomas where he acted as imperial commissioner of Governor Hastings to assess hospital conditions and report on Pennsylvania soldiers. He found hospitals well run with full staff and supplies and urged keeping men until fully recovered, predicting most will be discharged by week’s end.
Philip Schwarts held by Alderman Kasson to answer to a charge of ruling a sixteen year old girl. Prosecutor Michael Chefjek alleges the girl worked at Schwarts's home and was taken to the Ransom poor farm where she bore a child. Schwarts claims the case is spite and provides a judgment record against the prosecutor. Schwarts later swore out a warrant accusing Chefjek of perjury.
Catholics of Lake Ariel plan an excursion from the city to Lake Aviel next Saturday to raise funds for a new church. The event features boating, an orchestra, athletic games and patronesses led by local ladies. Proceeds support the Lake Ariel Catholic Church building fund and appeal for friends to join.
Mr Amos Whiting, at Mr Guernsey's music store, invites friends and anyone wishing to consult him about voices. The firm rehearsal of the Seid chorus will be held Monday evening September 19. Place to be advertised in the papers on Saturday.
Mrs Elizabeth Lewis announces Miss Merrill's private school for girls aged 8 to 14 at 12 Jefferson Avenue opens Monday September 12 1808. Classes begin October 1 with dancing taught by Mrs Elizabeth Lewis.
Judge Edwards hears equity challenge to school board action on new building bids. Complainants claim improper preference for higher bid. board asserts lawful discretion to choose the lowest responsible bidder. Pending ruling could permit work to proceed if decision stands.
Fancy Peaches COURSEN unveils a display of prime fruit in the city exhibit, promising a showcase of the finest seasonal produce and enticing shoppers with vivid specimens.
A clerical error in the deed by the justice of the peace caused two lots to be conveyed to the Dolphs instead of one. Smith sued to recover a lot, and the settlement awarded the Dolphs only one lot.
Slow progress marks the equity suit of Weert Ridge Coal Co against C 8 Von Btorch and others. Testimony claims faulty mine, poor quality coal, and aggressive output. WITnesses include H W Rittenhouse general manager Richard Martin foreman Edward Smith civil engineer and John Burkhouse mine foreman. Judge Archimld hears rising questions as trials may span several days.
In Carbondale witnesses testified at an election contest hearing about possible unauthorized voting. Michael Casey denied voting in the fall election, while others admitted payments to watchers and overseers. The commission requested contempt attachments after witnesses named the Democratic committee as source of funds. Thirty seven witnesses were examined in total.
The crematory of the board of health has been thoroughly remodeled and re paired after a period of idleness and will soon be ready for use. It was inspected yesterday by the board members and officers except Mr. Horn and Plumbing Inspector O Malley. The interior has been rebuilt and the entire structure raised about a foot. Hoppers were added to aid garbage revolving. A slow fire will burn until next Monday to heat the brick and interior work before garbage is burned. after a month trial, if satisfactory, final acceptance will follow. Contract price was $1100 and theVivardi company of New York City did the work. Garbage had been burned in the open air near the crematory under its superintendent.
Mrs Katharine EK Wilcox relocates from 5 Washington Avenue to 214 316 Washington Avenue in the Guernsey building where her voice classes for the winter season are now open. She offers private lessons at 91 cents.
The Kingston school highlights top grade teachers in education and laboratory work across sciences. It boasts high testimonials in languages and mathematics, refined music art elocution, English drill for teachers, a fine gymnasium and large athletic field, and a leading state business college. Fall term opens September 15. catalogue from L. L. Sprague D D president Kingston Pa.
The Scranton Conservatory of Music is open for study in music elocution and physical culture plus fine arts and languages. The conservatory office welcomes pupils day and evening for reception.
Major C R Parke defends his conduct at Camp Meade explaining he followed the latest orders he received and opposed listing Descriptive lists with patients. He argues a miscommunication led to his arrest and asserts he has done no wrong and fears no court martial.
Court rules constable Frederick Bielfeldt of the Tenth ward to show why he did not make returns by Monday. The order follows requests from parties needing the returns, with a hearing to determine if nonappearance was due to unwillingness or forgetfulness.
Late of Sith street and 6th avenue New York announces the reopening of her work rooms devoted to making and designing gowns and wraps at 428 Adama avenue.
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