Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1899

Page

10

Witness List Grows In Langstaff Kelly Election Contest

Dozens of witnesses from this city and Carbondale testified yesterday in the Langstaff Kelly election contest. Names included Simon Thomas and Alfred Chapman among many others. A further hearing is scheduled in the arbitration room today.

Carbondale Simon Thomas C. Benson Alfred Chapman W. W. Watkins W. Nm. Hughes Owen J. Ransom Lyman Severance William F. Carter House Bowl Oawell IT Jones Robert Cuthbergen Willam Harvey Samuel Boopam Hoyd A. ¢. Fuller John Tanshiyn Aaron Powell Willam J. Johnson Mathew Hate V. Hartzell Robert Sewell W. TI. Howe H. A. Fuller Alexander Alkman John Cuthberton Henry Hein Emery Colvin W. R. Fish J.C. Hopewell H. T. Budd J. A. Wilson

Finn and Phillipe Fire Sale Opens Monday

A new shipment of violins at Finn and Phillipe announces a fire sale opening Monday April 10 at 150 a.m. Chakra for ladies, finest wines and cigars at Lane's 0120 Spruce Street. The Wilkes-Barre Record may be had in Beranion at Melman Bros news stands 4 Spruce and La Linden Street Mac Lackawanna Avenue.

Finn and Phillipe Lane's Spruce Street Wilkes-Barre Melmman Hros Spruce la Linden Street Mac Lackawanna Avenue

Burglars Loot Dunmore Home of Attorney Zimmerman

Thieves broke into attorney R. M. A. Zimmerman’s residence at Marion Street and Jefferson Avenue in Dunmore early yesterday, prying a rear window and taking a large assortment of silverware linen and clothing worth over a hundred dollars. Mrs. Zimmerman awoke to noises, rang a call bell with no reply, and the burglars fled before the family could confront them.

Zimmerman

Alum Linked to Nervous Prostration In Medical Note

The British Medical News reports frequent cases of nervous prostration linked to alum absorption. It cites experiments showing delayed onset of symptoms after alum intake and notes alum is used to whiten bread and in cheap baking powders. Families should choose baking powders made from cream of tartar.

Orfila Hans ‘Mayer Pay Seim

Demonstration at Goldsmiths Bazaar Promotes Coffee

A display describes a coffee packed in a gilt parchment package, airtight and attractive, preserving flavor and strength as it garners interest during a Goldsmith’s Bazaar demonstration.

Goldsmith's Bazaar

Lyceum Series Set to Feature Rev. Pierce Speaker

Rev Robert F Pierce of Penn Avenue Baptist church is secured to speak at the fifteenth Lyceum meeting for men. The event draws hundreds of young men with illustrated chalk talks praised by attendees. Schubert male quartet will provide singing, having performed twice before in the series.

Robert F. ¥. Phere Penn Avenue Lyceum Pierce Schubert

Recruiting Continues for Army Service

Several more young men were examined and accepted yesterday for U S army service and sent to their destinations in the afternoon to be assigned as Infantrymen or cavalrymen. Two went to Fort Meade South Dakota George H Carr Scranton and Tra B Lunily Montouraville ex member of Company D Twelfth regiment P V I The other five went to Fort Columbus for Infantry Michael Oaloney William Schlager Scranton Peter J Cawley Archbald Harry W Carter Muncie and William Hendley Wilkes Barre

United States Army Fort Meade South Dakota George H. Carr Scranton Tra B. Lunily Montouraville Twelfth Regiment P. V Fort Columbus Michael Oaloney William Schlager Peter J. Cawley Archbald Harry W. Carter Muncie William Hendley Wilkes-Barre

Mayor Moir Reaffirms Policy On Civil Service Appointments

The mayor stated no department employee will be dismissed for politics and no vacancies will be created to appease appointees. He cited the case of Patrolman Gurrell’s resignation, emphasizing the city needs patrolmen and no special arrangements could keep him.

Moir Fim Martin Gurrell Mor Eald Gurrell

Green Ridge lodge installs officers for 603 Odd Fellows

District Deputy Grand Master David Cadwean and installing team ordain the Green Ridge lodge No. 603 officers for the year. Noble grand Eva Grey leads, with M B Sanders as vice grand, Frank Olver secretary, J M Atherton assistant secretary, and C P Jones treasurer. Refreshments and cigars follow the ceremony at Mason ic hall, Green Ridge. Mahon's Shoe Store at 608 Tucka wana avenue advertises new stock and extended hours.

David Cadwean Feam Green Ridge Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Masonic Hall Green Ridge Noble Grand Eva Grey M. Bf. Sanders Frank Olver J. M. Atherton C. P. Jones

Red Ribbon Mecha & Java Demonstration at Goldsmiths Bazaar

Local grocers in Scranton and surrounding area are adopting Red Ribbon Mecha and Java products after a demonstration at Goldsmith's Bazaar. The event showcased the goods and sparked buying interest among merchants.

Scranton and

Opens Monday at 9 50 for Mollie I Love You

The notice bids April opening for a production titled Mollie I Love You by Alfred Wooler Jonis as well as other acts including Half Price Finn Phillipa.

Alfred Wooler Jonis Finn & Phillipa Mollie

Coffee prices and blends advertised for today

The notice promotes Mandehling Java at 40c per pound and Triple Blend at 2c, with Fancy Java at 2he and Arabian Medha at 2S¢. Special Blend sale offers 1 lb for 10c, value 25c, claiming price guarantees against Se or USe coffees.

Society Minstrels Make a Big Hit at Lyceum Benefit

The Society Minstrels gave a sellout benefit at the Lyceum for the Home for Friends. Stars among amateurs drew repeated praise with excellent vocal numbers, a lively skit lineup, and a famed skirt dance that stole the show. The performance ran long into the night with encores and strong reception.

Cuprell brothers face assault charges in Throop hearing

Frank and Joseph Cuprell two Throop residents appeared before Alderman Hirnwey charged with assault and battery pointing fire urns threats and malicious mischief Prosecutor Anton Meguliski led the case The Courthouse hearing followed their arrest and detention pending court appearance The defendant alleged the brothers beat him entered his house and threatened his householdMonday night

Frank Joseph Cuprell Throop Hirnwe Anton Meguliski Bull Wach Bull Oh Cupreux

Funeral for W. H. McGrath Held at Cathedral

Large funeral service for W. H. McGrath took place at St Peter's cathedral after viewings at 7 Harrigan Avenue. Mass was celebrated at 4 20 p.m with Rev D J MacGourrick presiding. Rev John Tough and John Loftus served as deacon and sub deacon. Attendees included Crienda and Branch No 4.

Funeral Rites for Catholic Men’s Beneficial Association Member

The deceased member of the Catholic Men’s Beneficial Association was honored in services followed by burial at Cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers included John M. Corbett Thomas Murphy Daley Thomas Muddy Duggan and Bridgman. Floral contributors were Harry Kelly Thomas Reilly Myan and Patrick Gilmartin.

Catholic Men's Beneficial Association Cathedral John M. Corbett Thomas Murphy Daley Thomas Muddy Duggan Bridgman Harry Kelly Thomas Reilly Myan Patrick Gilmartin

Officers Installed At Lackawanna Lodge No 291

District Deputy Grand Master David Cadwgan presided as Lackawanna Lodge No 291 in Wyoming avenue hall installed officers for the year. The ceremony featured an installing team from Silurian lodge with John M. Kelly and others. New officers include Noble Grand D. S. Frederick, vice noble grand H. H W Howard, secretary FE. J Jones, treasurer Terrel Ruth, and others in line.

Lackawanna Lodge Independent Order Odd Fellows Odd Pellows Wyoming Avenue David Cadwgan Silurian Lodge Noble Grand John M. Kelly David J. Davis T. J. Reynolds Johny Horn William Lewis Frederie H. H W. Howard Jones BF. Tinkheam Terrel Ruth A. A. Brown Floyd Frederic Robert Bitley Albert Nothacker H. C. Everettis Walter Thompson J. B. Harris C. Brattenburg Fred Hummer Frank Howard Ei. DD Truesdelt

Hood's Sarsaparilla Blood Purifier Promoted as Cure

Advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and cures all forms of blood disease when other medicines fail. It asserts the medicine is prepared under the supervision of educated pharmacists and marketed as spring medicine and a blood purifier.

Hood Aoor

Shoes on Exhibition at Mahon's Shoe Store

Models on display at Mahon's Shoe Store on Lackawanna avenue attract ladies with both light and heavy sole shoes. Prices range from £2.00 to $3.00, and a fitting service is offered for the next pair.

Mahon's Shoe Store Lackawanna Avenue

Doctor Opens Eye Clinic in Burr Building

Hamilton H. Ross M D opens an office in the Burr building on Washington avenue offering a free eye examination from 2 to p.m. The note mentions a Fountain Pen that won’t leak called the Winton.

Burr Washington Avenue

Snow Ball Club Opens Monday at Country Club

The notice announces a Monday opening on April 10 at 9 59 a m for the Snow Ball Club at the Country Club featuring Fion and Phillips as performers plus a Fountain Pen trap and the Popular Punch Cigar selling for 10 cents.

Snow Ball Club Fion & Phillips

Also Mentioned on This Page

Norton’s M. Norton S. Main St the Griffin Art Studio Zoo Lackawanna Dairy CO Adams Avenue A. A. Lindabury Connell South Main Avenue Chas. McMullen & Co Traders’ National Bank Laurice Linen Telephone PJ. Reap Peon Avenue Linden Street Windsor Keeley Cure Keeleby Institute Madison Ave Scranton Transfer Co Hugh J. Keevan The United States Lacka. Ave Ackawanna Laundry Penn A. K. Warman Court House Mahon’s Shoe Store Mahon 50S Wineton Weichel’s Youngs British Medical News Robert F. ¥. Pierce Tuckawanna Avenue Kdler E. G. Coursen Best Cats House America Society Minstrels Harry Dixie Aplee James Gardner Sanderson Admiral Dewey Dale Atherton J. H. Brooks D. Sanderson William P. Ely Harold Battin FE. N. Weaver L. Rowlson J. Roderick Sanderson Atherton Ely Movers Rowlson Weaver Battin Roderick Messrs Peynan Watkines B. Scott H. W. Kingsbury J. T. Watkins Hermann James G. Sanderson Rose Huds Lote Fuller Miller Anna Held Blair Crasy Fitzgerald Holland Carmenella Brooks Mesers Keidleman Surlam Watkins Battin Alfred Wooler Air, Goodman Ithaca Alderman Howe W. H. McGrath Cadwean Iva Models Hamilton H. Ross, M. D Weichel Clarke Bros John T. Porter W.W. Watson Frank L. Phillips Felton’s Penn Ave Perry Brothers Wyoming Bell & Skinner Tel Jermyn Dr.barrett Tarrent Htding Jermya Florey & Brooks Lackawanna Ava Raynolds VIA Hand & Payne On the Square Washington Ave Opp Commonwealth Bldg Th Richart & Sanderson Ol Co TIONA Capouse Ave Conony Wyoming Ave Tee Short & Higgins Lackawanna Ave Maloney OL and Soraitos
Search Courier

Search the Scranton Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scranton Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication