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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
5
We dispose of our entire stock of boots shoes and slippers from Morris Bros to clear room for new stock arriving soon. No greater money saving sale ever in Scranton. Come while the assortment is large.
John La Bar of North Scranton replied to an aunt Mrs Ida Roos of Pine Street is visiting relatives in Honealaio for Easter. Junice Town of Kinnet Street left to join Elmira in preliminary practice. Rev John 8 Stewart of Towanda spoke at the First Presbyterian Church after attending Lasha wanna Presbytery meetings.
Harrisburg dispatch notes a Monday meeting of the board of trade urging counsel to join with the Wholesale Grocers association in contesting a new mercantile tax law. Judge Simonton voids part of the revenue measure, ruling the legislature may not separately tax vendors and dealers on exchanges and loans, sending the case toward the supreme court.
William Bowman of Petersburg, previously acquitted of John Kneilem’s murder, is rearrested on a wife’s accusation of aggravated assault and battery. He waives a hearing, deposits $800 bond with Michael McLovehlin as bondsman, after prior stabbing incident and coroner findings.
Suburban council of the Knights of Columbus hosts an informal reception tonight at their renovated North Washington avenue clubhouse with hundreds of friends invited. No formal program is planned beyond an address of welcome as floral decorations create a festive atmosphere.
Miners at Mt Pleas ant colliery refuse concessions and suspend operations while repairs are made at the shaft. Mules have been withdrawn signaling a lengthy quiet period as the strike continues with no further disturbances reported.
District Attorney John R. Jones was discharged from Hahnemann Hospital and returned to his home yesterday. All danger of losing his finger has passed and he is expected to resume office duties by May 1.
Residents recount lives saved by Chamberlain's Collo Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy or cured chronic diarrhoea by its use. People share testimonials whenever possible hoping to help others. For sale by all druggists Matthews Bros wholesale and retail agents.
Thursday evenings begin April 26 in Guernsey hall. Edward Howard Griggs presents a five lecture course with tickets priced at $200. Tickets available at Foote & Puller’s and Guernsey hall.
Steam Heating and Plumbing services listed by Pp. F. M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave. Promotional note mentions Pocono and Elgar with a five cent price marker for a smoke related service or product.
Reduced prices on Fancy Fresh Creamery Butter in 3 and 5 lb boxes at 24c per lb. Coursen's Print Butter praised as city’s finest table butter, received daily. Coursen's Creamery Butter offered in 50 lb packages, cutting 22c per lb, produced by a celebrated creamery for large customers. 21e per lb by the package.
A coroner's jury in Carbondale found James Nolan killed his father John Nolan with a blunt instrument during the April 11 incident. Witnesses testified James claimed self defense, but no weapon type was determined. James Nolan remains in the county jail awaiting grand jury action.
Philadelphia meets Villanova this afternoon with Jock Walters in right field for Providence. John ONeil will catch for Syracuse while K G Burrow becomes Toronto manager and team president succeeding Arthur Irwin. Elmira signs seven players including Acdersini formerly of Cincinnati Reds. Worcester adds ex Atlantic leaguers Wand Ladd and Kiopf with Gettig sold to Chicago. Wilkes-Barre builds a strong squad as Nyee joins Providence last season star Calliflower Q1st Furnes Barbers catch crew and Nives Ketchem lead the outfield. Millers consider pitchers with Arthur Gowin joining from Montreal. Smoke The Pocono cigar.
The Bentt-Santley burlesque company ended its three day engagement at the Gaiety after manager Walah severed ties and ordered the house closed following Tuesday night’s performance. A next week show was cancelled and future reopening this season remains uncertain.
Robert Eddy of Blakely a miner for Johnson Coal at Priceburg was badly hurt by a premature blast yesterday. He sustained a compound skull fracture and severe head injuries. Eddy was taken to Lackawanna hospital where his condition is reported as despaired of. The accident occurred around noon.
Building Inspector T B Jackson will present the fiscal year report ending April 1 at tonight’s select council meeting. Permits issued 457 with $1 648 in fees. Brick and stone value $198 740. wooden buildings $665 470. total valuation $847 210. Barns 27, double dwellings 3, single dwellings 202, churches 6, schools 3. Highth ward leads in value with 121 315. Thirteenth 117 141. Seventeenth ward granted 62 permits, First ward 11.
The class of 1899 members, current senior class, and invited guests plan a reunion at Scranton Bicycle Club house on Washington Avenue tomorrow night. Bauer’s full orchestra will play, dancing will be the main activity, and four young ladies act as hostesses: Anna Rose Grace Rose Josephine Lees and Mrs Pryor.
The Lackawanna plans to offer reduced round trip tickets between most stations, excluding Buffalo to New York. Fares will be double the one way price, valid for one day outbound and thirty days return. Tickets will be issued first on division routes, then inter-division, with tariffs printed and posted for public inspection.
The Electric City Stars organize for 1900 with Amanu el O' Boyle as catcher and pitcher T. Kane. Rees at shortstop, Laps at first base, atilwell at second, Meade at third, N. Colvin left field, C. Jones right field, J. Burnett center field, P. Goodwin. Manager R. Santos, captain KR Morton.
A compact advertisement promises silk items at a 59 cent price with a claim of surprising quality. Readers are urged to call to view the silk and consider a purchase based on confidence in the ad.
At a blast furnace a dispute over an iron hook led to a pushing incident that sent Sopczak backward, broke his neck, and killed him. Kusba, 28, is in police custody awaiting a police court hearing. Sopczak, 33, left a wife and five children. Foreman Dempsey and workers witnessed the events. Coroner J J Roberts impaneled a jury for an inquest.
A Malta Temple meeting by Knights of Malta commanderies and local Grand Lodge members approved a trip of about fifteen to the state convention at Reading. The party leaves Monday night May 6, led by Evanch Jones Grand Sentinel W. S. Bartlett of the appeals committee and Deputy Grand Com.
Manders Gwilym Jones and Thomas Janeenhbaugh lead commanders. Represented units include Anthracite Electric City Washington General Grant St. Stephen Eastern Star Abington Elmharst Eureka Olyphant and the Invincibles of Taylor.
At a mass meeting in Kansas City on April 14 the middle of the road Populists adopted the Progressive People's party. The platform calls for initiative and referendum legislation and tax reforms, denounces the major parties, and condemns Bryan and Rockefeller. Richard Thema of Saline county headed a full-rate ticket for governor. Captain W. Allridge declined the nomination. The convention named twenty-five delegates to the Cincinnati convention and sixteen presidential electors.
On April 18 the Erie Railroad company gained possession of the canal section under Tadhoed bridge at Lackawaxen. Erie Wyoming Valley power sought stay to appeal to the Supreme Court, judge denied stay, and the bridge was removed blocking the route from Hawley to Lackawaxen and the planned link to Kingston New York.
An advertisement touts a monthly investment in real estate in a growing city with thirty factories operating day and night and fifteen new under construction this season. It promises safety and value and invites interested buyers to apply at Niagara Real Estate, 510 Spruce Street, for maps and information.
Nettle Miller of Amasa, Pennsylvania, suffered a grip attack that left her weak. After taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla, her health improved markedly.
Postal Appointment announces April 1 in Washington that Trey G Wilson is named postmaster at Corylind Bradford with other fourth class postmasters appointed for Pennsylvania cities.
City Solicitor A A Vonbure announces that the city of Scranton has appealed the Man tiah Levers case to the Supreme Court. Judge Kelly has moved into the second floor office formerly used by his predecessor, with Judge Wnnestor noted as the prior occupant. Of 612 licenses granted at the last session, only 460 have been issued, and the final day for license retrieval was April 1.
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