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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1898
Page
8
Help wanted notice seeks barbers to apply at once at A Gordon on Prospect Avenue New York. Train return via Lehigh Valley Railroad on Saturday and Sunday for $9.00.
City road roller orders vehicles to halt and pull aside when a horse vehicle comes within 30 feet. Inez Sears and son claimed a collision on West Market street caused injury and sought $5,000. The case cites an 1885 act once invoked in Scranton.
Monday night’s adjourned board of control meeting is expected to be lively as the teachers committee disputes several appointments and salary revision. The committee reported progress but warned that final action hinges on improved terms and a 4 pm Monday session to avoid non-members’ interference.
Jersey Central will run a special train from Scranton at 7 AM next Thursday to Allentown and bring passengers back at reduced rates. Fares listed include Scranton $2.50, Taylor $2.50, Mooste $2.35, Avoca $2.40, and Pittston $1.25.
Painters' union No 118 entertained No 218 at a smoker in the U W hall. Addresses by liaison figures, songs by members, and jokes accompanied refreshments. A public speech by Richard Farrell praised Irish freedom. Building Trades Council support urged for eight hour workday and unionization next year.
Lehigh Valley railroad announces reduced round trip fares from Scranton to New York and back for September 16 17 and 18 with return by September 19. Tickets valid on regular trains except the Black Diamond express. Adults five dollars children two dollars. See local ticket agent for details. Pianeferte studio moved to Guernsey’s music store.
Hon. John Wanamaker arrived in the city en route to Honesdale where he spoke last night. He declared he is not a candidate and aims to expose corruption in Harrisburg while opposing the Quay machine and favoring reform to drive Blancos and Weylers from the Pennsylvania Republicans. He would not name a governor candidate, stressing no ties to McKinley or sound money.
The Delaware and Hudson Canal railroad system reports for the year ended June show a total surplus of $798,108 across five lines led by Albany and Susquehanna with $109,245. Rensselaer and Saratoga and New York and Canada posted losses, Adirondack earned $26,604, and Chateauguay lost $24,90, net gain for the year $444,635.
Bauer's band performs an afternoon program at Laurel Hill Park starting 9 o'clock with pieces including Arnold's Overture Maximilian Robespierre The Serenade Herbert Waltz The Skater Waldtental intermezzo Forget-Me-Not Macbeth March The Charlatan The Blue and Gray Dalboy Rejection El Capitan The Favorite and Stur Spangled Banner. Three trains to New York Saturday via Lehigh Valley Railroad round trip fare $3.00.
Fourteen members gathered at Colonel Fitzsimmons law office to organize and discuss filling a ticket vacancy but no session occurred due to lack of two thirds votes. Adjournment was set for tonight with attendees listed as Colonel F. J. Fitzsimmons J. Lynett C. G. Boland John J. Maghran Philip Robinson John J. Durkin P. J. Nealia George S. Horn John J. Coyne J. J. Fahey Victor Burschell M. J. Cadden William Hewitt.
Twenty three witnesses from Jessup and Winton wards were examined before the contest commissioners in the arbitration room. Attorneys allege three votes were invalidated.
The Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Company changes its name to The County Savings Bank and Trust Company of Scranton to avoid confusion with similarly named banks. The article notes the new name fits its upcoming move to larger banking rooms on Court House Square and promises to list officers and directors in a future column.
The notice advertises round trips to New York via Lehigh Valley railroad for $3.00 and $24.00 via D L & W TR with specific travel dates. It mentions tickets at city offices and Lackawanna/ Lackawanna Avenue depots, plus a September deadline. It also records a funeral at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church for P. C. Powell and a lodge meet at 2:50 p.m. J W Edinger presiding.
Our shop showcases the best and most complete line of fall dress trimmings. Fancy braids and jets are popular. A large assortment of garnitures and panels awaits shoppers at the trimming department.
Store runs a mattress sale listing several options with prices. Husk cotton top mattresses from 2.50 to 4.00, Fibre 50 pound at 5.00, cotton mattresses at 6.00, 45 pound at 8.00, 50 pound at 9.00, and custom hair mattresses from 5.00 to 20.00 with a recommended minimum of 10.00.
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