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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1899

Page

7

March Donations Acknowledged by Carbondale Hospital

Carbondale hospital announces thanks for March donations including a clock from FE Murereckery and W 1 Yarrington, clothing from Mrs Sav erburg, canned fruit and flower seeds from A friend, and multiple newspaper copies from A Purple and the Leader. The Thursday Reading club also contributed sewing services for the institution.

Carbondale Hospital FE. Murereckery Yarrington Haverburg Laurel Street Dr J Niles Purple The Leader Leader Daily News Daily Phuraday

Washington City Considers Pavement Options for Street Work

Property owners in Washington test approve petition to fund paving but demand no delay and no work into fall or winter. Many favor as phalt while vitrified brick has been used. Washington Street may shift to asphalt if durability is adequate.

Washington Wrehington Street

City creditors press for prompt payment of due funds

A local creditors group urges quick passage of appropriation ordinances to settle debts. They argue the old council failed to act before dying, and the reorganized bodies have no excuse for delays while the estimates were widely set and should be approved as printed.

Cornella Cornelis

Local Poor Farm Deadlock Over Steward Loss City Assets

The deadlock over the locat poor hoard led to the city's loss of the West steward of the poor farm. The Thhakely Yewrd inspected the Chreentrott property and found it not well plowed, yet offered $400 a year. This exceeds Carbondale’s payment by $110. the successor was chosen.

West Steward Thhakely Yewrd Chreentrott

Local and Personal News From Scranton Area

Local and personal items report Shephemwl of Scranton moving to assume city duties. Sikmili employees received wages Saturday. A new organ was introduced at Trinity Sunday to replace the damaged one. Mayor Kilpatrick has recovered from a nose ailment. Mrs Rlow, Mair, visits Thompson friends. Mrs Grant Nicholson visits her parents, Mr and Mrs George Huge of Binghamton. Mesdames H J Maynow, M Ja Watt and Raynor Menhker return from New York. George Giles and L L Loveland visit Binghamton on business. Eleanor Jones visits Alice Caterhout of Scranton.

Shephemwl Scranton Sikmili Trinity Kilpatrick Rlow Mair Thompson Grant Nicholson George Huge Binghamton H. J. Maynow M. Ja. Watt Raynor Menhker New York George Giles L. L. Loveland Eleanor Jones Alice Caterhout

Teachers Gather For Avchbald Jermyn Movifeld Institute

An educational session held in the high school building brought teachers from Avchbald Jermyn and Movifeld together on Saturday. Professors Bowers Greene Taggeart Mackenberry Thorpe and Mible spoke on composition grammar civilization and teaching methods.

Avchbald Jermyn Movifeld High Sfchonl W. L. Bowers Mettarthy Mayfield Mir Metarthy Greene Clark's Green Taggeart Mackenberry Carbondale Crammar Profeawr Thorpe Forest Dbty India England France Cernmany America Howell Scranton Mible East Rhoadsburg Normal School Sie

Local Society Notes and Community Events Highlight Franklin Area

The Franklin Literary Society held a large public meeting at Enterprise with performances by Milas Mamie Roberts Mise Le Cértera and others. Music and recitations drew praise as Probate and local residents attended church fairs, concerts, and visits from Scranton, Kingston, and New York.)

Thone Troward Dini Conny Taylor The Franklin Literary Society Enterprise Milas Mamie Roberts Milet Anthony Mulhern Lackawanna Comniv Miksa Hinnah Murphy Ible Profesay WL Rogers Mnterprige Hall Car- Nordale Higden Evans Mise Margaret Jones Lb. W. Cramer Farrell Mere Scranton Martell South Algettent Taylor and Daughter Sitney Finladys Thomas Willams, Jr Thin Street Mise Editi Evans Nelson Wales

Archbald Presbyterians consider change. local notes

Archbald residents report Rev W A Boucher contemplating departure after the Mex presbytery season. Mr Meacher made many friends and will be close to the community. Miss Mollie Gilealson returns from a visit with felons in Avora. Miss Jennie Swift visited Scranton. a crayon artist gave a chalk talk to the high school.

W. A. Boucher Archbald Mex. Sesson Presbytery Mises Jennie Means Mayfield Kate McDonnell Rock Terris

Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Pain

A vintage advertisement touts a soothing syrup claimed to ease teething pain and colic in children. It emphasizes relief of teething discomfort and diarrhea with a gentle formula sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle.

Local Paint Mill Rumor Sparks Scranton Interest

Rumor of a $6,000 mineral paint mill to be built on the Marrager property near Scranton gains traction. A mineral pigment was found on site two years ago and samples deemed high quality by Scranton chemists. a stock company with Scranton capitalists is said to form and begin operations in summer. The report also notes alumni events at Hallstead High School and local notices.

PL i. Marrager Barrager Scranton Scranton Capitalicia P. R. Carpenter Calilera Victniy Fred Frank Lamb Bingham- Lin Tilleday Hallstead High School Alumni Association Mitchell House Feative Board L. W. Church Warren Vanloen Edith Trowbridge John Davis M. Scotten Bruce Chase J. Fh. Millard C. 1 Hendrick Carrie Summerton Allee Scotten Marian Church Claude Simmons Kittia Dolan Florence King Anne Harrahan Moxley Peace John A. Davis AL Coa

New Fabric Lot Offers Deep Discounts This Week

Manufacturer surplus fabric arrives in a new lot, priced well below regular. More than four thousand yards of material, widths from two to five inches, divided into two lots. Value 6c to two special price. Limited quantities and sizes.

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New Black Crepon Designs Debut This Season

A vendor announces arrival of a new variety of black crepon fabrics described as this season's most popular material. The note mentions a four ounce count and current stock.

Catarrh Cure Claims Cure for Constitutional Disease

An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming it cleanses the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a hundred dollar reward for any failure to cure and cites testimonials. Address Fd Cheney & Co Toledo for details and availability.

Itv Weecatetre Clubee Pati Hills Hall Wotlog Cheney & CO Toledo Viriegisty Tae Tlal

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