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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1899
Page
3
A walnut piano cased carpenter organ priced at 175.09 with easy payments 110.00 cash terms. sale runs until stock is gone. The ad touts the hit song They Call My Darling Jane as a highlight priced at 25e.
A garbled 1900s style city page reports a civic meeting at Dhuul hall hosted by Groton grocers, a diphtheria outbreak of seven cases on the West Side and a planned operation on Patrolman Jet McColtigan. an open air concert by the Doner band on Ash Street. mortality data and civic appointments, with weathered fragments describing a fire alarm on Fife Avenue and structural damage near Broadway.
The Letter Carriers' Association unveils a three by six foot Labor Day parade banner in purple and gold with gilded detailing and a high polished post. It bears the National Association badge with local branch 77 Scranton Pa on one side and the tool branch name with organization date on the reverse. Whitehead Stone Co of Newark NJ manufactured the banner.
A group described as young rowdies gathered on West Market Street in the Notch and broke into the Ontario and Western railroad watchman's shanty late Sunday night. The interior was demolished with cupboards windows and benches smashed. steps to the structure were removed.
Elizabeth Thomas known as Mrs Weteoy Thomann died at her home in Carbondale aged 85. A Welsh immigrant born in 1814 in Cardiganshire she lived in Carbondale since 1842 and long aided charity and church work. Surviving children include John H. Thomas postmaster of Carbondale and three daughters. funeral set for Aug 23 at 3 pm at her son John Hy Thomas's home on South Main Street.
A large breaker at Mount Lookout in Wyoming Valley was destroyed by fire. The blaze damaged the hoisting plane and surrounding structures, with repairs and salvage efforts underway. Responding fire units included Pinkett of Wyoming, Pittston, and West Pittston, but the main breaker and adjacent workings suffered extensive losses.
About two hundred Polish residents petitioned for Michael Szuter of the Twelfth ward to be elevated to a police position. The group notes Szuter has been a citizen for twelve years and can speak twelve languages.
The New York Ontario and Western Railway promotes a Niagara Falls and Toronto excursion for early September to attend the Toronto Exposition. Low round trip rates apply for travel September 1, 2, or 4 with return by September 7. Contact O. and W. or J. C. Anderson, Gen Passenger Agent, 6 Beaver St., New York.
Notice requests room accommodations for a firemen's convention with or without Howard. Seek anyone with suitable space to contact the secretary at City Hall as soon as possible.
A. J. Holhind of this city delivers an address at Waverly Methodist Episcopal Church urging Christian unity. He surveys church origins, creeds, and divisions, arguing that unity would benefit ministers, foster charity, and extend gospel reach, while stressing the church as the true pillar of truth and hospital for souls.
A hearing in the City of Reran vs Breck trustee Swift and Swit examined whether a Breck to Forest alley, claimed by the defendants, is public dedication after twenty years of use or a private convenience. City Attorney Voslurg and C C Comerys represented the parties, with local counsel noted.
A partial list of names from the Langetat election contest is printed, naming numerous residents and voters in the Fourteenth ward First district and other wards. The garbled text includes variations of first and last names and several abbreviations, suggesting a bloated roll or disputed ballots in multiple precincts.
The will of Hannah Carter of Jermyn was admitted to probate after her death on August 3. The document names beneficiaries and gifts including ring to Mrs Avery, a yul and a daughter’s picture to Mrs Mouck, watch to Robert Trotter, silver to Mrs Jermyn, and remaining assets to Joseph Jermyn with Hannah Trotter and Mary Coun present to witness and record the deposition.
The will of Mrs Cecilia Healey late of Dunmore was admitted to probate. Testamentary granted to her husband James A Mod and A J Healey. She leaves small bequests to relatives and the remainder to her daughter Miss Cassie Healey.
Scranton and nearby towns figure in a note about Hendivnton & Weers' Imperial Imported Wurzberger beer at Zenke's amid drought worries. Names include Willam Hollenback, Spring Brook, Tilley Van Lunender, Moose Joseph Wrigley, Amelia Jermyn, Clark Burnie, Charles Kellerman, Branton Addle Barnsbury, and others.
An early advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup claiming to soothe crying infants and relieve colic wind and diarrhea. It markets the product worldwide, urges customers to request the original brand, and notes a price of twenty five cents per bottle.
State President A J Colborn will deliver the annual address as the Patriotic Order Sons of America convenes in Wilkes-Barre with about 1000 delegates and 1500 visitors expected. The event features arches, decorations, a parade, prizes for drill and bands, and installation of new state officers.
A distorted transcript describes a hearing led by Commissioner Quin Han Am. The document alleges fault in prosecuting township deeds and names Peter Mullen and Mitovka among those accused, claiming efforts to drop guilty parties and questioning the evidence and witness availability.
A travel notice touts the Lake Bhores Limited as a blaze of splendor along its route. It compares the carriages to a grand ballroom and urges travelers from Boston New York or Buffalo to Western cities to ride this luxurious train.
Finest wines and edgaria advertised at Lane's on Spruce Street highlighting available selections at 220 Spruce Street.
Griffith Powell watched over his wife who died Friday morning at Eighth and Kynon streets. A gang drove into his saloon and stole a keg of beer while no one inside saw the burglars. The family had gone to North Arrantoy, and Mrs Powell’s body was moved to Wayne Avenue. A neighbor who heard the alert gave the alarm as the burglars escaped.
Estimates cheerfully furnished on Electrical and Heating Work. Most complete line of Gas and Electric Fixtures in the city. Repair work given prompt attention.
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