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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
8
A lengthy advertisement describes children’s carriages and sleeping coaches with rubber tires, wagons, and ready made or custom fitted options. Rich finishes, large variety, attractive prices, window shades, curtain poles, and wall papers offered for churches, halls, offices, and stores with decorative lincrusta mouldings and hangings provided.
A fragment lists two street addresses: 822 Lackawanna Avenue in Secranton and 32 South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. The terse item provides no additional context or action tied to the locations.
Personal items show Mr and Mrs Langetatt of Mac toryville visiting friends, marriage plans for Miss Agnes Nul lin and others, a wedding at Bi Peters Cathedral, and Rev B J Gollon detailing departure for Hot Springs two months. George W Delamater, former gubernatorial candidate, now practicing law in Tucson, Arizona is noted amid broader business chatter and a gathering hosted by ex lieutenant governor L A Watres.
Debris hides foundation walls of the Shopland building making final safety judgment uncertain. Inspector Nelson reports the Paull building damaged more than fifty percent and deemed not reparable. If owner or insurer disputes, a three member arbitration panel will decide, with final authority resting on their ruling.
Rev. Foster U Gift, pastor of Grace Lutheran, was unanimously elected pastor of Matthews Lutheran Church in Williamsport Pa. He will visit April 16 to assess the field before taking duties, as retiring pastor Rev Sydney Elon Daten resigns. Matthews congregation, with a fine brick property and strong parish resources, anticipates his future leadership.
Lancaster district authorities report 2462 counterfeit Jacobs cigars seized across Shamokin Wilkes Barre Kingston and Williamsport areas. Inspectors note printing defects and stamp differences expose the fraud. Auctions will dispose of confiscated items held as government property.
The Emerson upright piano drawing at Clarke Bros stores was held in the ney Rieds department by Robert Crotger and Jacob Fitzpatrick. Miss Care Morke drew No 25 for the instrument. she is linked to Willham Clarke as Clarke family members celebrate the event. The next drawing is scheduled for May 24.
The Electric Company of Ameren has purchased the rights and property of the Scranton Illuminating Heat and Power company for 200000 dollars. The firm controls the Suburban Moretee Light plant and the Dunmore plant. The company is led by Philadelphian men headed by Martin Aulones, formerly of Scranton.
All ladies in Scranton and vicinity are invited to a two day baking exhibit at the Foote and Fuller store on Washington Avenue. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Demonstrations include breast, eke, jelly roll, cream pots and more, all baked with the Dockash Range and given away free. Demonstration promotes fuel saving and oven ventilation as used in the Dockish Range.
Box Fancy Sweet Oranges priced at 1.35 per box with 6 dozen per box. California Navels 15 for 25c and 25 to 35c per dozen. Havana Prunes 15c and 1.75 per dozen. Strawberries 20c and 25c per quart. Fancy Asparagus 20c per bunch. Fresh Vegetables offered.
The Lackawanna Company plans a franchise led underground wiring system in Wilkes-Barre. The People's Telephone Company builds duct streets around Public Square with 100 pair cables, brick manholes and subterranean routes to supply nearby buildings.
Superintendent Howell urged teachers to hold appropriate exercises in city schools on the afternoon of May Dewey Day since no ceremony had been arranged locally. Advertisements note Lane's at 320 Spruce Street offering Finest winery and cigars.
Barker Bicycle advertises closing out sale with prices 830.00 and 20.00 to undercut manufacture costs. The notice from Harker & Son asks customers to call early as only a few bikes remain at Seventh Street location. Other lines mention cigars and patent cough syrups with refunds and warranties.
Mayor Moir removes Chief P J Hickey after council blocks Walker nomination. C H Derby named clerk to the chief and Chauncey F Derby becomes acting head with George Suydam taking interim duties. Suydam is a veteran printer in the Nay Auge and earns 200 yearly. Derby of Dunmore becomes clerk at 500.
City engineers reviewed Iron bridges and found the $1,000 appropriation would cover only one bridge. After tightening, adjusting, and adding ceilings over motived trucks, barely any funds remain to paint another. Roaring Brook bridge is favored, with a $2,000 request urged to complete all bridges.
Dental ad promises low prices for extractions and gold crowns with teeth aid and bridge work. It guarantees ten years of repair and offers free hygienic considerations.
Witnesses were examined yesterday in the Langestaff Kelly election dispute across three places Scranton Carbondite Old Borge Weslam and others. An additional hearing is scheduled today in the arbitration room.
Mrs wife uses Chamberlains Poin Balm for rheumatism with great relief and is recommended as a splendid finiment for rheumatism and household use. W J Cuydler of Red Creek N Y vouches for its value. Cuvier a leading villag merchant cited by W G Phippin editor. For sale by all druggists Matthews Tros as agents.
Quickest travel between Buffalo and St Louis via the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway. The line runs faster trains and more of them than any western road and offers many conveniences and comforts to patrons, claiming a shorter journey than other lines.
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