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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1899
Page
10
A broad catalog of children’s carriages sleeping coaches go carts express wagons and metal wheels with rubber tires plus richly trimmed bodies in a large variety and ready made or fitted to order. Window shades curtain poles wallpaper and decorations in all grades styles and sizes including linerusta imitation carved wood wall mouldings for hanging pictures.
The will of Francis S Paull admitted to probate by the Register of Wills Koch with wife Martha Y Paull and daughter Margaret F Paull named as co executors. The document leaves Margaret Paull the Marble Park throw, a brick building in Fifth Ward, and a double frame building on Capouse Avenue. Martha Paull receives all remaining real, personal and mixed estate to her, her heirs and assigns. The will bears date January 27, 1895 with witnesses J Althua Robertson and W D Fruswell.
The board of control finance committee completed a report for the annual appropriation to be submitted at the next meeting. It recommends about a ten dollar monthly raise for first year teachers and a similar increase for intermediate teachers with over twelve years. The meeting may consider adding primary grade raises.
Adjutant General T J Stewart transmits General Orders No 34 A G O 1898 and a December 10 1898 circular to Colonel H A Coursen and company commanders detailing reinstatement of National Guard units. It covers muster in dates enrollment entries and specific handling for men who previously served in the United States service or National Guard.
George Blackwell, a Thirteenth regiment volunteer, was arrested again for assault in Music Hall after sneaking in by a rain pipe from Center street. He confronted Patrolman Feeney during a brief scuffle as he was being led down the stairs, resisting arrest once more.
Beranton residents are invited to a two day baking exhibit at the Foote and Puller company store on Washington avenue Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Demonstrations feature the Dockash Range with fuel saving and oven ventilation. Free samples of bread cake jelly rolls and cream puffs will be given.
Four long-serving foremen and managers received handsome upholstered chairs at St David's hall in a ceremony led by T J Jennings. James Jeremiah, John Von Bergen, Thomas Bevan and Thomas Sprague are retiring amid a management change after forty years with the company, with musical performances and a large turnout.
The West Beranton Electric Light Company received a charter at Harrisburg with directors including M F Sande Fred Warnke and Douglas Ward. Scranton Electric Light withdrew its opposition. Promoters say the venture will bring the city about $50 000 in inducements and many councilmen favor the project for local industry.
Box Fancy Sweet Oranges 544 to 6 dozen per box 1.35. California Oranges 15 for 25c. Navels 25 and 35c per dozen. Havana Prunes 15c or 1.75 per dozen. Strawberries 20c to 25c per quart. Fancy Asparagus 20c per bunch. Fresh Vegetables.
The Susquehanna Dental Association holds its fifty first annual session May 9 to 11 at the Hotel Terrace. The program features papers on dental materials gases cells and impressions and clinics by Drs Weld Wheaton and Herts. Officers include W A Spencer as president and J L Fordham among others with a banquet planned Wednesday evening.
Two fire chiefs clash as Acting Chief Suydam and District Chief McManus vie for control after a Gibson Street blaze. Crystal Hose Company disputes official substitution and withholds allegiance while Chief Hickey claims to remain head awaiting mayoral appointment.
The involuntary petition in bankruptcy for Siebecker and Watkins was filed yesterday with Referee C A Van Wormer. The case centers on a prior assignment to trustee W W Watson for creditors. A scale of distribution was set, leaving some creditors off the preferred list, who now seek redistribution by the trustee.
Thomas Neil arrested in Westminster for hotel defrauding, freed after paying 14 75 to cover bill and costs. Earlier, Detective Eliverburg arrested Neil in Wilkes-Barre for allegedly defrauding proprietor Kauffman of the Westminster hotel. Pierce's market reports all season delicacies available this morning.
Rumors swirl as mine superintendents and engineers visit Peckville area about three collieries Blue Ridge Riverside and New York and Scranton Coal companies. J N Rice and Stephen L Rice named as leaders in possible one management deal backed by the New York Ontario and Western line. The three mines adjoin with Archbald and Dunmore veins and traffic destined for the NY and O&W railroad.
Barker & Son advertises closeout sale of remaining bicycles at 30.00 and 20.00 with a note of prices below manufacture cost. The shop located at 207 and 209 Seventh Street invites early purchases as only a few left. Advertising Car 1 of Buffalo Bill's Wild West exhibition will arrive via the CGTh RA NJ on Sunday with 600 performers and many horses.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from all Pennsylvania stations to Lancaster and return at a single fare for the round trip, minimum 26 cents, for the Knights of the Golden Eagle Parade on May 9. Tickets good May 9 and return by May 10. not valid on the Pennsylvania Limited. Visitors urged to call at Pierces Market or order by telephone.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Robinson's Sons' Bock Beer at 220 Spruce Street with wines cigars and smoking products. It promotes Pills and Linceham names and lists cigars like The Pocono Cigar. The ad features multiple brand strings and suggests a general shop offering beverages and tobaccos.
The undersigned agree to refund the Motley on and recent bottle of Greenes Warranted Byrup of Tar if it fails to cure your Gowgh or cold. We also warrant scent battle to prove walla Arete or money refunded. J. O. Lone and Son Dunmore Pa John B P Donahue Scranton Pa.
The winning number 33 504 for the Emerson piano drawn on Wednesday April 26 belongs to Clara Clark four years old, daughter of gardener W C Clark of 521 Webster Avenue. The Clark family, unaware of the store, are delighted. another piano drawing will be held May 24.
Dr Barrett offers fillings, teeth extraction, gold crowns, and bridge work with a ten year repair guarantee. Free examination promised.
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