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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1899
Page
10
The Elm Park Chautauqua circle, largest in the United States, meets next Monday at 8 oclock in the church reading room. Open to all without church ties, the four year program titled The American Year covers expansator American literature and socialism. Dr Giffin will speak Sunday on Educated Patriotism as an introduction to the studies.
County officials Roberts and Mimath with several voters re examined a proposed monument to fallen Civil War veterans. A second sketch was submitted but the designer was absent to present details. The hearing will resume later with notes to be received until month’s end.
The supplier notes strong demand for Barber Oil Heaters as customers rush to secure stock. They expect continued interest and promise additional orders once current inventory is cleared.
The Republican county convention is set for Tuesday September 7 at 2 p m in the Beranton courthouse to prepare returns and address business. The Vigilance Committee primary elections occur Saturday September 1 from 1 to 7 p m. Each district will elect three qualified persons to the Vigilance Committee for the next year. candidates must register with the secretary and pay the required fee at least twenty days before the primary to have their names on the ballot. BN. Willard, Chairman I. FE. Watkins, Secretary.
Work on the Nay Aug engine hose drying tower advances and should be ready by mid next week. The fifty five foot high, six foot wide, eighteen inch deep tower runs from cellar to roof near the northeast corner and will hold 2000 feet of hose on cradles for drying. Inspector Jackson moved it to a safer position to avoid roof danger in heavy winds and it is finished in hardwood with insulation to prevent dampness. Additional repairs are planned for Franklin, Columbia and Century houses with proposals soon invited for Niagara, Liberty and Excelsior houses.
The Democratic committee called by J. Fitzsimmons met at St. Charles and fixed primaries for Saturday September 36 from 4 to 7 p m and a county convention on Tuesday October 3. Filing deadline is September 26. Victor Harecell of Dunmore is mentioned as a new candidate for county auditor.
Republicans choose four nominees in Lackawanna under Crawford system with 4 to 7 pm voting. Officials to be elected include two county commissioners and two auditors. Candidate names include William Franz Morris John Penman Giles Roberts Samuel W Roberts and William T Thomas for commissioners and Thomas Anehes Wm FE Johns Asa K Kiefer William D Spencer and Wm L War for auditors. A return judge will report next Tuesday at the courthouse.
The five substitute letter carriers William B Prosser Willan H Bird James FP Lynott Thomas D Davie and Burton FE Weldy are to be promoted to formars as the force rises from thirty seven to forty two. Three of the five will be mounted at a yearly 2750 for a horse. Prosser was the first promoted under Postmaster Tipples administration to the rank of eligible substitute on July 7 1807. Weldy has served as substitute since March 15 1508.
A state firemen convention parade in October is shaping up to feature more than 2 000 firefighters. Listings show dozens of companies from Nesbitt to Norristown and Philadelphia, with totals surpassing 200 men from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre absent. The compiled roster notes participating groups, their crews, and bands, projecting a grand pageant beyond Scranton’s city limits.
The Beranton Conservatory of Alasie invites the public to visit Linden Street to witness in operation a novel piano teaching method. Under director J Alfred Pennington the classes aim for enthusiastic, non embarrassing progress using four new pianos and a public demonstration in time. Send for The Keynote journal of the Conservatory.
Rev M Harvey officiates a ceremony for John J Gengel of New York and Mary Griffiths of Blakely at Makely. The event details are partial with missing date and surrounding text.
Local coffee sale offers Fancy Golden Rio at 13c per pound two pounds for 25c O G Java Rio 19c per lb O G Java 25c per lb O G Java and Arabian soda 28c per lb Triple Blend 32c per lb Guaranteed lower prices than elsewhere.
The council chamber heard reports from the male reception committee led by T J Jennings and several sub committees on progress. A special committee was to meet with the finance committee to estimate funds and a central city parade along Wyoming avenue was set for the asphalt dance with wagons eliminated and a prize for the best decorated wagon.
An inquest into the death of Hon. T. W. Loftus of Olyphant, struck by a Delaware and Hudson engine near Marvine crossing after alighting from a trolley Monday evening, began with testimonies from trolley car passengers and crew. Adjourned to next Tuesday evening due to missing witnesses, with lawyers for the railroad and Scranton Railway companies present.
Dr John O Malley was assaulted by naval officer William Redpath at Motel Jer Myn near St Charles. They argued over naval affairs, leading to a facial wound that required hospital care. Redpath fled the hotel, was later located by police at St Charles and held at Central Station.
John Martin of Stanton Alrest was killed yesterday afternoon while driving a mule in the Von Storch mines. The rear car uncoupled and sped down the incline, striking Martin and mangling him. He died almost instantly. his body taken by mine ambulance to his parents' home.
A. J. Colborn James Bird and Frank L Phillips of this city are among sixty two delegates representing the state camp of the Patriotic Order Sons of America at the national camp in New Haven Conn. The event begins next Tuesday and lasts three days Mr Colborn speaks at the banquet Tuesday night the toast is Our Duty.
New students enroll daily as clerical work grows. Miss Anna Sweeney, a stenographer, is hired by Colliery Engineer Co. William H. Myers, book-keeper, joins Edison General Electric Light Plant in Schenectady. Wade Tran of Stroudsburg reports his employer values his work as entirely satisfactory.
A 19th century notice describes a September welcome for Admiral George Dewey the hero of Manila. It mentions a land parade on September 20 by marines, a naval parade on the Hudson led by the Olympia, and railroad ticket offers from Lackawanna with reduced rates to New York and return.
Hon. Walter Romedell of Lynn declined the nomination for estate auditor tendered by the Democratic state convention yesterday.
After yesterday’s meeting the 1200 Forest City coal workers passed resolutions expressing willingness to return as soon as operations restart. Company officials confirmed operations would resume Monday morning, ending rumors of a strike and easing townwide relief fears.
Frank Courtright was committed to the county jail on larceny charges by Alderman Millar after a Wednesday arrest. George Coons swore Courtright took a witch six months ago and had urged prosecution, but was persuaded otherwise by Courtright's friends. Courtright fled police but was recaptured on Wyoming Avenue and placed in Centre Street station.
The city of Scranton faces severe fire department criticism for underfunded, poorly organized service. Chief Charles Walker has begun reform but lacks full cooperation and funds to upgrade equipment, alarm systems, and training to a paid-like standard.
Local ad highlights a special line of ladies broad end styles and an exclusive Persian satin pillow cover collection offered in Finley 7. The listing emphasizes beauty and exclusivity, pointing readers to the latest home decor options.
Foote and Fliear showcase Majestic steel and malleable iron ranges in a demonstration likely highlighting durability and efficiency for home heating and cooking uses. Attendees observe construction, performance, and value from the products.
A damaged fragment advertises Steam Heating and Plumbing PLP and M T Howley at 201 Wyoming Ave. The text includes testimonial about heart disease and relief from Dr Agnew's Core for the Heart, attributed to James Adams of Bytacume NY, with Matthews Bros and W T Clark as sellers.
James Carroll of 245 Walnut Street Dunmore wins the Magnificent Emerson Piano drawn on Wednesday September 20. Carroll, a miner with six children, joins Clarke Bros. as the sixth winner of a free $400 piano. The next giveaway is scheduled for Thursday December 28.
Trustees award contract to New England Granite for a monumental receiving vault to be built beside the cemetery entrance. Exterior granite in Doric style, inner finish of Italian marble and bronze fixtures. Sixteen crypts with bronze doors secured by Yale locks and full ventilation. completion by January 1, 190.
A framed portrait of Admiral Dewey is shown in a gold frame with every pound of baking powder. The display is featured in the window of Grand Union Tea Company located on ML Lackawanna Avenue.
Hackett's Ads on Page 9 offer items of broad Scranton interest. The column signals profitable reading by presenting notices and notices of services that appeal to a general audience in the city.
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