City Notes at Rescue Mission and Local Updates
City notes report a rescue mission event with Veinman of Scranton Wood Working company set to attend. Missing person alert concerns a resident from South Main Avenue and a dark red scarf with a checkered pattern described by witnesses. Local political filings note candidates for county treasurer Jolie J. Dow and Milton W. Lowry for district attorney. A small blaze near Capotise and Phelye streets prompted emergency response but caused minimal damage. Patrolman Fred Karlie observed a suspicious toy incident leading to brief action.
Be Careful What You Eat
An advertisement touts a single genuine Elgin Creamery product described as the finest butter. It claims other brands misrepresent themselves while this butter remains prized for its sweetness and quality.
Prompt Delivery Amid Great Atlantic Avenue Mention
A brief note references the Great Atlantic and dil Tac pean avenue along with 122 South Malin avenue, indicating prompt delivery is needed or expected for the listed locations.
Funeral and Society Notices Highlight Local Events
A funeral for Weerlet Po Leotyee was held from Revel street with piano trills and floral tributes. Insurance, temperance, and fraternal groups gathered for meetings and social events, including Columbian Commandery installation at Green Bridge and a Ladies Diary social at Gouverneur hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirkdert F. Losrv
Weerlet Po Leotyee
Revel Street
Eric Conklin
C. Coons
Det Flek
J. Pellermen
Rose Bush Giveaway Ad From Mears and Hagen
Advertisement announces two day rose bush giveaways on Saturday and Monday by Mears and Hagen. The note invites readers to see the paper for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears & Hagen
Mine Facing Flood Risk Prompts Pine Brook Closure
Water from abandoned No 5 colliery workings of the Pennsylvania Coal Company near Dunmore threatens Pine Brook mine. A pump at an old opening is removing about 2000 barrels of water per minute as management plans to clear the influx within ten days. Miners are reassigned to other company mines during the stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Brook
Scratton Coal Company
Pennsylvania Col Company
Dunmore
Dunmore No. 2
Pennsylvania
Erie and
Wyoming
Grant Birthday Observed in Galena with Roosevelt as Speaker
In Galena Ul, April 27, General Grant birthday was celebrated with Governor Theodore Roosevelt of New York as principal speaker. Special train arrivals brought Roosevelt and family members to Turner hall for the exercises. Flags and bunting adorned the town as crowds gathered, with Dr J W Sponsig giving the invocation and a quartet singing before Roosevelt spoke to an enthusiastic audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Grant
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Simpire
Roosevelt
Nellie Grant Sartoris
Captain Sartoris
Vivian Sartoris
Chicago
Turner Hall
Spore
Nev
J. W. Sponsig
Albans
NS. Vu
Liberty
Reognevelt
Forest City Note: Local tradesmen change wagons and posts
Special to the Aerunton Tribune reports several personnel shifts in Forest City. Ante Maul resigns from Wenger’s express wagon and moves to Rehewetady. William Styles takes over Mergen’s wagon route with Mr Yeager. Edward McKernon joins Mergen’s grocery wagon crew. Mrs. Oliver Covletaes resumes the depot position. Juli Freelinin makes a business trip to New York City. Mrs. Kreon Foley of Aldenville, Wayne county, is mentioned with local connections. Robert Tassor of Nailrowd Street is noted for a relative’s health matter. Trip details and family ties link residents to Carbonstale, New Haven, and Wandling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerunton Tribune
Vorest City
Ante Maul
E. Wenger
M. Leonand
Lily
Rehewetady
William Styles
J. Mergen
Dollowry Wigen
Mr Yeager
Edward McKernon
Gireiwry
Mergan’s
Arive
Oliver Covletae
Kathe Domes
Row Hilein
Mies
Kreon Foley
Aldenville
Wayne County
Hitler
Medward Jonewluk
Guilty of Manslaughter in Newark Saloon Incident
Charles Hohmenberger, a former military man, was found guilty of manslaughter for shooting Leonie Wiehe during a disturbance at a Newark saloon on Manetta Avenue. A teenage witness testified to the events, and the verdict followed a trial lasting nearly four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Hohmenberger
Eegelar Army
Leen
Leonie Wiehe
Newark
Manetta
Tiwirn
Brow Hawt Ends Foul Forfeiture Decision At Mrowiway
In a disputed bout at the Mrowiway arena, Carden and Ternstein clashed as Bereetein weedle earned a decisive margin. The referee ruled in favor of one competitor after the three round contest, awarding the decision amid a tense conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mrowiway A
Tonn
Over Carden
Doe Ternstein
Rinsland Divorce Granted Amid Turbulent Spectacle
The Rinsland divorce was granted by Judge Archbald after a sensational case that drew metropolitan attention. A $20,000 libel suit by Howard F. Everhart against the co respondent for alienating his wife's affections will likely go to trial, with further testimony expected in related assault and battery claims by Mrs. Rinsland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinsland
Archbald
Arkumant
Mr. Rinsland
Howard F. Everhart
Miner Sues Over Ear Theft Slur From Gall
Pasquale Giordano accuses James Gall of charging him with stealing another man's ears by altering tickets in Old Forge. He seeks $1,000 damages in Prothonotary Copeland's office, with Taylor and Lewis assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Forge
James Gall
Pasquale Giordano
Miner Seeks 10000 Damages After Shaft Injury
December 4 last year George D. Mitchell of Old Forge, a miner at Pennsylvania Coal colliery, was struck on the head by falling coal while descending in a carriage. He claims the carriage lacked a hood as required by mine laws and holds the company responsible. Attorney M. F. Conry filed the suit yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Mitchell
Old Forge
Pennsylvania Coal Company
M. F. Conry
Scranton Names List Mentions Several Local Figures
A garbled note lists numerous people including Seranton Annan Vasaily Archbald Felika and Archbald Joseph Yukoaky alongside Continental Mines and Throop Theale FLMG. The fragment references Scranton and mentions several unclear individuals and entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oxtrovetaky
Seranton Annan Vasaily
Cece Eeeeeneenes
Seranton Anton Barkewreg
Archbald Felika Rodolewrez
Archbald Joseph Yukoaky
Continental Mines
Annie Myoski
Andre Dolalie
Wees
Essi
Eens
Tewhiegh
Thro
Scranton
Release of Edward Garman on $500 Bail in Burglar Case
Edward Garman was released on $500 bail by Judge Edwards yesterday after the burglary charge. A motion to revoke the appointment of John Gildea, constable of the Second Ward, Olyphant, due to residency and employment concerns, will be adjudicated today as his bond is reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Garman
Edwards
Michael Connor
John Gildea
Olyphant
Reverend Hiorns Family Thanks Friends
The Rev Richard Hiorns and family express gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement. Sal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hiorns
Do It Yourself Trial Bottle Offer for Kidney Disease
An advertisement promotes Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as the cure for kidney and liver diseases and other ailments. It urges readers to mail for a free trial bottle and medical pamphlet, claiming quick relief for urinary symptoms and night-time urination, with payment of one dollar per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
A Story of Sterility and Relief Promoted by Pinkham
A letter from Mrs Coma Ginson recounts two years of back pain heavy menses leucorrhea and infertility. After trying medicines and a physician she used Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and became pregnant. She credits the remedy and urges continued use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Mas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mas
Coma Ginson
YaTeés
Maxswree
Mica
Costs of Cleaning Streets Vary Widely in U S Cities
A Troy city engineer reports a comprehensive comparison of street cleaning costs across fifteen cities. The study shows costs per 10 000 square yards and total paved street mileage, noting hand cleaning generally favored over machine methods, with Springfield Mass spending the most per range while Buffalo and Worcester show low figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Scranton
Henod
Buffalo
Ccsesees
Indianapolia
Bry
Eee
OKO
Orcester
Wilmingisi
Sesse Thong Tren
Springfeld
Mass
Buftale
Indianapolis
Toledo
Worcester
Paterson
Syracuse
Springfield
Testimony on Public Medicine's Cure by Mas S Bamyaant
A patient from New Casrie Pa recounts seven years of illness after marriage including four births and two miscarriages. She cites womb falling, leucorrhoea, back and leg pains, dyspepsia and nervous stomach trembling, and says she now experiences none of these and enjoys life due to the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Bamyaant
New Casrie, Pa
Dun's Review of Trade Highlights Iron Price Declines
R G Dun & Company reports wholesale iron product prices fell sharply over the week with wire nails barbed wire and galvanized fence showing reductions of 20 per ton and 18 per ton respectively. Pig iron weakens and vast production signals point to broader deflation while cotton goods boots and shoes export figures shift slightly and overall industrial output remains subdued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Company
Chicago
Ena
Pittsburg
Joliet
National Steel] Company
London
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Canada
Expensive introduction ends in three arrests for larceny
Crozier, a Sunbury man, met Minnie Clark in Philadelphia on April 27. He caused the arrest of Minnie Clark, Harry Clark and Harry Winter on larceny charges. The men were held on $500 bail for a further hearing after Crozier reported missing $128 from his vest pocket following their introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
I. H. Crogier
Sunbury
Minnie Clark
Harry Clark
Harry Winter
Mr. Crozier
Pneumonia Risk Linked to Colds in Early Ad Claim
The advertisement asserts pneumonia as a dangerous outcome of colds and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a fast curative and preventive measure. It claims global fame, urges prompt use, and lists Matthews Bros. as wholesale and retail agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews Bros
McKeever Beats Bonner After Tough Six-Round Fight
Philadelphia April 27 Charlie McKeever of the city and Jack Bonner of Summit Hill Pa fought six hard rounds tonight at the Industrial A. arena. McKeever led most of the action with a strong showing, aside from a brief fifth round interval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charlie McKeever
Thin City
Jack Bonner
Summit Hill
Industrial A
McKeever
Bank Robbery Hits Massanutten Bank in Strasburg
Early April 27 robbers at the Massanutten bank in Strasburg Shenandoah county seized about 6000 dollars. The vault door was forced with levers and the safe wrecked using nitro glycerin in a daytime break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Massanutten Bank
Strasburg
Shenandoah County
Bechtold Dies in Scranton April 27 1900
In Scranton Pennsylvania on April 27 1900 John Bechtold of 410 North Ninth Street died at an unspecified time. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Pronk Grimes
Washion Sireet
Olyplant
O'Ghigh
Mis Pend
Bechtold
Scranton
Ap. m
John Beechtold
North Ninth
Ieet
Adam Forepaugh and Bells Brothers Circus Comes to Scranton
The article touts a May 10 performance directed by James A. Bailey W. W. Cole and Lewis Sells as the greatest show of the era. It notes the World calls the act the biggest circus New York ever saw and confirms a Scranton engagement on Thursday May 10 with a rich program after Barnum & Bailey left New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Bailey
W. W. Cole
Lewis
Peter Sells
Adam Forepaugh
Bells Brothers
New York
San Francisco
Metropolitan
Madison Square Garden
Scranton
Free sample offer for Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
Scranton readers receive a free trial bottle of Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney liver and blood with postal cards distributed by J W Wall. The morning parade under the Dewey arch captivates hundreds of thousands as entertainers horses and races are promoted in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wall
Scranton
David Kennedy
Rondout, N
Allentown Excursion via Lehigh Valley Railroad May 7 1900
Low fare round trip excursion to Allentown offered by the Knights of the Golden Eagle on May 7. Tickets on sale May 7 at Pennsylvania stations for one fare, return allowed through May 4, on most trains except the Black Diamond express. Lehigh Valley agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Grand Parade Knights of the Golden Eagle
Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley
Silk showcase offer invites confident buyers
A promotional note urges readers to call and view silk goods, promising surprising quality and a low price of 59 cents. It emphasizes confidence in the ad and the likelihood of purchase after seeing the merchandise.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Knabe
Briggs
Vose
Vose & Son
Angelus
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Avenue
C. S
Who Inn
Spruce Street
Edward Reyer Ifie Spruce
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
PostoMce
Veinman
Scranton Wood Working Company
Will Arak
Mowe Mission
Ald Soufety
Tehothe Leagwe
Chernesy Hall
Thie Elwundti
West Scranton
Menard
Casmidates Proister
AL Scranton
Almought Shipsom
Couunty Chairan Veal Aa
Notin
Cowie Treanurer
Jolie J. Dows
Milton W. Lowry
Alteaney
Hexe
Capotise Evenie Aml Phelye Street
Jae. Ever
Meere
Stemaing Nuts
Fred Karlie
Fen Avenue
Selonhin
Orreter
Anrestel
Weunaway Towse
Avhiey & Company
Tel Romioe
Canvars
Gelie Maly
Chi Illae Acaliitbion
City Insurance Committee
Moir
Chalten Warner
Ecity
Columbus Commandery
Columbies
Mindery
Anelont
Ovilor Knights of Malta
Green Tridge
Malta Temple
Washington Avenue
Grand Recorder Georome IL Metee
Electric City
Tadies
Avie
Hibernian
Gqverney Hall
Ohare
Mietea
Annie Kane
Annie Lavette
Alice Kells
Dennie Weir
Julia Hell
Margaret Kelly
Jonn Quinn
Michael Garrity Ewlsted
Ladica
Grant's
Gov. Roosevelt
Forest City
Gardner
Court House
Penamam WO
4. OR. Cary
Elty Engineer
Troy
Tveeaaa Bony
Wee Seatnes Vescissestisores Prom Cpacena Cacedivavens Sensesaveneee
Thoteon Canapaaee
Ssnee
Cccdne
Wauvovnee Owtvese Roranton Seccsecaveree
Greeenseee Vavecves Oyt
Springicla
Mar
Dun’s Review OF Trade
Crozier
Pocono
Circus
Forepaugh and Sells Brothers
Ann Cut
China Wall
G.V. Millar & Co
F. L. Crane
Lackawanna Avenue
Golf Coats
Pierce’s Market
Avenue
Glasse Taffeta Silks
Uncle Sam’s Mills
America
Manhattan
Youngs
SunliAane
Spruce St
Ane Three Etheg Vinke Fm
Ehoin
Superior Querties
Grad
Hage
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