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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1900
Page
10
The store announces the disposal of its entire stock of boots shoes and slippers from Morris Bros to make way for new stock arriving soon. It promises the greatest money saving sale ever in Scranton and urges shoppers to come while the large assortment lasts.
In Niagara and Liberty hose company funding dispute two councilmen, M W Morris and Roche, push rival measures. Morris seeks two permanent clerks funded by reallocating 1500, already vetoed, while Roche re allocates that 1500 for clerk hire. Fire committee backed Morris. both measures head to readings as committees decide. Controller Howell remains unsettled but hopeful to resolve clerk absence.
The passenger department of the Chicago and Northwestern railway offers a brochure with elegant half tone engravings of scenes along the Northwestern Limited route between Chicago and the Twin Cities. Four cents in stamps to W. B. Ekniskern, 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago, secures a copy, available Thursday evenings starting April 26 at Guernsey hall and Foote & Fuller’s 4.
County Superintendent Taylor announces annual school examinations across the county from May 3 to June 2, with sessions 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Montdale Greenfields Newton Centre Archbald and many other locations, listing chairmen and committees for each site.
Mitchell won the Elk Bowling Tournament at Elk alleys with an overall average of 16816 and total 1348 across eight games. Charles Fowler finished a close second with 1332 total and 1106 eight game average, Fowler also rolled his high of 208 in a six strike three spares game against Waldner. Participants included Welchel Waldner Phillips Van Wormer Burns Jones and Taylor.
Hyde Park tent No. 265 Knights of the Macca bees held a social evening in their rooms with remarks from Sir Knights O Hara Douglas Wendover Scranton, Posner T J Kelly York Ead wards Capwell and others. Isaac Daniels provided phonograph selections. Two propositions were received. Plans are under way for a public celebration of the tent fifth anniversary on June 28.
Daniel L. Hart's The Parish Priest was presented at Nesbit theatre yesterday with crowds filling both matinee and evening performances. Dispatches report a splendid reception and merit exceeding expectations, with additional showings announced for the Lyceum this afternoon and tonight.
Notice of timetable changes for Delaware and Hudson Railroad. For Albany and points north, Scranton departures shift to 2.20 p m from 1.08 p m on weekdays, and 2.23 p m on Sundays. Arrivals from Albany and points north now 4.23 p m on Sundays and 4.29 p m other days. Smoke The Pocon A cigar.
Three-story brick building at Linden Street and Franklin Avenue owned by D. K. Oakley burned yesterday morning. The third floor was consumed while first and second floors suffered heavy water damage. Occupants included Finkelstein, Rosenblum, Rosa, Miss Brown, and Mrs Johnson among others. Cause under dispute with rumors of an unused dumb waiter shaft and overheated chimney. Firemen prevented spread to adjacent areas. owners carry limited insurance while tenants face large losses.
The school board battles with petitions and exonerations as Attorney Reedy asserts the board cannot exonerate. Since his decision, no exoneration has been prevented, signaling ongoing turmoil over the board's duties and resolutions.
Rev J M Atwood of New York preached at All Souls Universalist Church on Universalist doctrine of universal love. He argued the law of Christ is love expressed in friendship and neighborly conduct, with all humanity as neighbors and no division. He cited God as a Universalist, choosing the highest good for every soul, and compared it to the prodigal son returning to his Father.
A Scranton party led by C Robinson and including C H Miller David Pritchard and E R Schenck caught 225 speckled trout weighing 61 3 4 pounds dressed. The fish averaged nine inches, eight to ten and a half inches long, with Pritchard filling a twelve pound basket in thirty minutes. Ex Sheriff Robinson led the catch with the finest collection.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows marks its eighty fifth anniversary with a Sunday night gathering at Penn Avenue Baptist Church. Rev Fr. F Pierce will speak on The Odd Fellows. Major General FE Deans of Canton Patriarcha Militant No 1 will lead. Members meet at Odd Fellows hall at 6 20 and march to the church at 7.00. Services begin 7 40.
In a volatile meeting with the sultan and Moro leaders, General Pates and the Datos navigated a land purchase tied to slavery provisions and payment terms. The Moros pressed for favorable pricing while Kalvi’s faction stirred nervousness among the Americans as guards arrest a man, restoring fragile calm.
City Solicitor Vonburg prepared an exhaustive opinion on whether councils may exonerate city taxes. He will present it at next Thursday evening's meeting. It is expected to conclude councils have no such right, aligning with prior city solicitors.
The article discusses demand for Coursen's Creamery Butter in 50 lb pails and related products, comparing prices to production costs. It notes oleo is made from old grease and claims soap refuse is now repurposed as oleo. The writer offers full information to interested readers.
James Long of 1641 Monsey Avenue died at 4 o clock yesterday from internal injuries after a roof fall at the Von Storch mine on Wednesday. He leaves a wife and four young children. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 PM at St. Pauls church with interment at Cathedral cemetery.
Miss Osborne of Carbondale guest of Mrs Lonstein Wednesday. Mrs G Brown visited Scranton Thursday. John Fairle appointed census enumerator for Madison township. Rev G H Prentice returns to serve the Methodist pastorate another year. John Conboy visiting sisters in Canajoharie NY. William Hinds, recent hire at H L Gaige feed mill, was taken ill Thursday night.
The notice extols a Chicago wedding trip via the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway with stop options in Cleveland Toledo or Cincinnati. It promotes夜 night trains with sleeping cars and bridal chambers and directs readers to T. 8. Timpson for fares and schedules.
Ainslee’s features Oscar King Davia describing the sultan of Sulu as a young man with copper skin and a large head. He wears a fez, then a white covering, and a corn yellow silk coat. The article notes Moro customs, a draft treaty with the Americans, and disagreement over flying the flag and territorial rights.
Three looms ordered from a Philadelphia manufacturer arrived at the county jail. The prison board will meet at 10 o’clock to arrange installation and discuss the local weavers union protest over prison labor competition.
Williame Agherson and Soha Wo Wino were fined five dollars each in police court on Tuesday for a minor offense. Mrs Mason a factory plant worker faced additional charges and penalties, with a separate description noting her as a mother who was adop ted by Kinapetont residents last week.
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