Political Gossip on Third District Republican Races
The Third district slate features Dr N C Mackey of Waverly challenging Edward James Jr of the Sixth Ward for the Republican nomination in the legislature. Edward James is praised as a straight forward, capable young man and key fixtures on the city senate. Deputy Sheriff A De Pertwrluke vies for sheriff, seen as aggressive and popular, while Charles Muentor and other locals seek recorder and related posts alongside contenders for district attorney and jury commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Mackey
Waverly
Edward James, Jr
Thic City
Machow Fe
Frank Coyne
Old Forge
Malton
Marke
Edward Ddanes, Jr
Fr Mlekow
Vitw
Busines
Eliv
Aoman
Thas Hody
Legitacure
Ltl
Hequite Veons
Marry A. Aris
Yostellle
Edgard Norihuip
Ghouhurn
Mees
Willie Reve
A. de Pertwrluke
Emmry
Ferber
Sheriff's Office
Henee
Beir
Noman
Easter Offering Frame Free With Purchases
An Easter promotion offers a free photo frame to all customers who purchase teas coffees spice extracts or baking powder on Saturday April 7 1900. The offer urges buyers to come early to secure the frame.
Resolutions of Regret for P J Murphy Retiring from Poor Board
The regular meeting adopted resolutions honoring P J Murphy for over sixteen years as a director of the Setunton poor district. He is praised as the father of the district, with remarks on his courtesy, generosity, and sound judgment. Timothy Burke of Dunmore was seated as the new member. The Hillide Home reported 469 inmates and about twenty outside relief applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poor Board
P. J. Murphy
Pod
Murphy
Setunton
Servier
Dha Dineetomalius
Hillvide
Farre
Lila
Beemer
Hillelde Home
Timothy Burke
Dunmore
Opening the Avenue Wyoming avenue bid plans near
Bids for opening Wyoming avenue between Olive and Ash streets will be advertised after abutting owners sign releases for damages from grading. Property sale and moves may delay work, with grading to start after removals. opening unlikely before September. City faces funding gaps on condemned property judgements and contemplates bond issues. Colliery Engineer Co seeks access for a printing plant. A sewer will be built as soon as access is restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Avenue
Olive
Ash Streets
Wii
Sollestor Vosburg
Joint Public Buildings Committee of Councils
Phillips
Inquest Finds Allan P McDonald Died of Heart Disease
Coroner J J Roberts convened a formal inquest at the Pennsylvania Coal company office in Lackawanna. The jury of P H Salmon Alexander Allen Thomas McMullen M J Garvey Edward McQueen and David Dick found Allan P McDonald of Avoca died in the No 2 shaft engine house on April 3 1900 from heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Roberts
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Lackawanns
Allan P. McDonald
Avoca
Ehaft
P. H. Salmon
Alexander Allen
Thomas McMullen
M. J
Public notice about misrepresented agents for Griffin Art Mo
The Griffin Art Mo informs the public that it has no agents selling photographic tickets in the city. The studio is located at 209 Wyoming Avenue and not Lackawanna, as claimed by those canvassing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna
Griffin Art Mo
Thirteenth Boys Receive Badges in Armory Parade
A large crowd watched eight city companies of the Thirteenth regiment receive marksmen badges in a ceremony at the armory after a street parade along Adams avenue. Chaplain Pierce attacked critics of U S troops in the Philippines while praising the earned badges and the regiments’ discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Adams Avenue
Watres
Bauer
EB. H. Ripple
Everett Warren
W. A. May
James Moir
Charles von Storch
W. &. Millar
Dr. C. Logan
A. W. Dickson
Robert F. ¥. Pierce
Charles C. Pierce
McArthur
F. L. Hitchcock
Pennsylvania
L. A. Watres
United States
Philippines
James Morr
C. Logan
Moir
Addres
Orange Sale advertisement with assorted fruit and coffee
A classified note promotes orange sales including 30 California Seedling Oranges for 25c or 10c per dozen, Navel Oranges at 15c per dozen, and Golden Rio at a stated price per pound with Coursen's Breakfast Java and Mocha coffee at 25c. The ad asks readers if they can afford to miss the sale.
Healthful tonic praised for overworked men and delicate women
A tonic advertised as healthful and invigorating for sickly children and overworked men. It urges dosing with three wine-glassfuls daily and notes sale by druggists. Also promotes a postpaid book of endorsements from notable figures, offering erotic content to those who request it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariani & Co
New York
Empresa
Adams Avenue Fire Threatens Dense Residential Block
A blaze swept a double dwelling at 609 Adams Avenue and adjacent rooms after a stove fire spread. Fire crews from Phoenix Chemical, Nay Aug, and Crystals fought the inferno with water and chemical streams, preventing wider damage. The Bogart home suffered major losses to kitchen and upper rooms. insurance covers all losses. No injuries reported. origin suspected from hot coals dropping onto carpet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Avenue
James Chandler
H. N. Dannell
John Bogart
Bogart
C. FE. Potter
Breckcourt
Adame Avenue
Olive Street
Mr. Potter
James
Phoenix Chemical Company
Phoenix Engine
Nay Aug
Crystala
Warranted Syrup of Tar refund offer stated by signers
The undersigned agree to refund the money on any bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar that fails to cure a cough or cold. A 2 cent proof of satin or money refunded is promised. Signers include M. J. Vetter A. W. Mucgrave Albert Schulta David M. Jones Co Lorenn Bhrger's Pharmacy F. L. Terppe H. M. Cele Chow P. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Warantes
M. J. Vetter
A. W. Mucgrave
Albert Schulta
David M. Jonea
Lorenn
Bhrger
F. L. Terppe
H. M. Cele
Chow
P. Jones
Apartment Wanted by Responsible Private Family
A large well furnished residence is sought by a very responsible private family with no children. The family promises top care and good surroundings. Willing to pay $100 per month. Contact W. W. T. Hackett at the Price Building 126 Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. T. Hackett
Price Building
Washington Avenue
Condition Of The Paved Streets In The City
A city Tribune report laments deplorable central city and West Beranton paved streets. Dust and dirt blow in from high winds, forcing pedestrians to seek shelter in cars and stores. Street Commissioner Thomas cites funding and crew shortages while outlining a day labor block system with carts sprayers and brooms to clean streets. calls for sprinkling and proper waste receptacles to stop litter and dirt on rails and sidewalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Beranton
Thomas
Tribune
Scranton Railway Company
Ben Johnson
Garbage Behind It Threatens City’s Cleanliness
A fragment notes a waste pile described as disease-breeding and a menace to the city’s clean tinors, highlighting public health concerns and municipal nuisance.
NO NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGS DECIDED FOR YEAR
The finance committee met briefly and decided not to report on new school construction this year. A future meeting will set a date to prepare an estimate and tax levy. Possible but unlikely is a plan to add to the high school funded by a bond issue while heating plans are deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Economy Light, Heat and Power Company
Eld Teure
Harris
Balling Co
No. Oh
Svas
W. FL. Seeley
No. 16
Board
The Land of the Sky Asheville Health Resort Preview
Asheville in Western North Carolina markets itself as an ideal health and pleasure resort. It features balmy air, a temperate climate, and a high elevation forming a unique thermal belt. April and May are peak visiting months with reliable rail service from Philadelphia via the Washington and Southern Railway to Asheville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
America
Land of the
Washington and Southwestern Limited
Southern Railway
Broad Street
Philadelphia
Chas. L. Hopkins
Cheatnut Street
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Chas. du Pont Brow H. Ga. D
Am, Cashler
Abel
Tink Movers , Handwamr Sond
Detroit
DR. Taylor
Weeming Avenue
Hotel
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna “the
Aundry
Penn
A. B. Warman
Does
Charles Muentor
South Scranton
Recorder of
Demois
William Kane
Harber
A. J. Colborn, Jr
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Lackawayne Avenue
Booth Mal Avenue
W. A. Paine, PF. A Dickert
Manila
Senate
Secretary of War
Otis
Amer
Orange Sale
California
Coursen
Java
Golden Rio Rae
Mariani
Scranton
Spruce Street
Lackawanna Avenue
Jefferson Avenue
Neclicee
the Square
Washington Ave
E. G
Fcr
North Carolina
Raa
Tipelosdite
Everett
Everett’s Livery
Dix Court
City Hall
Pierce’s
Boston
Farey Creamery
Euter
Pierce's Market
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Ave
Sruggists
Conrad
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears
Cassel’s Little Folks Magazine
London
England
Wyoming Ave
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