Providence Miner Falls From Ladder At Hotel
Patrick Murtaugh of Providence fell from a ladder at Taylor's hotel on the Providence road while intoxicated. He suffered a fractured left ankle and a dislocated left knee, was taken to Lackawanna hospital for treatment, and reported working at Ven Store shaft and living on Oak Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Taylor's Hotel
Providence Road
Patrick Murtaugh
Murtaugh
Lackawanna Hospital
Ven Storen
Oak Street
Delaware and Hudson Re-erects Poplar Street Fence
The Delaware and Hudson company quickly rebuilt the Poplar street fence after an injunction on Wednesday. The city crossing across the tracks has been torn up again, leaving conditions unchanged from weeks prior. Zehnder of the bolt and nut works says plant operations are hindered but can still be reached via a circuitous route. Officials expect an early settlement to resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Company
Poplar Street
Zehnder
Bolt and Nut Works
Franklin Avenue
Delaware and Hudson
Gunster
J. P. Dickson
Refund Promise for Tar Syrup If No Cure Offered
Undersigned guarantee refund of money for a Mercent bottle of Greene's Wonerranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold. A replacement bottle is provided to prove satisfaction with factory or money refunded. Names listed include J. G. Dene & Son Dunmore G. W. Davis Providence W. D. Davis Providence Berniman & Co Avoca W. R. Manners Moosic F. A. Kane Minooka Joseph Davia Taytor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Alan Grantee
Satia
J. G. Dene & Son
Dunmore
G. W. Davis
Providence
W. DD
Davia
Berniman & Co
Avoca
W. R. Manners
Moosic
Spangled Lace Robes and cigar offer at local stores
Black and white Spangled Lace Robes featured for Bachelors' Fall. Finley's and Conrad's Hat Store open tonight Thanksgiving eve until 10 o'clock. Try a Hotel Jermyn cigar for 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley's
Conrad's
Jermyn
Meeting of the Poor Board Names Four New Oath-Taking Directors
At yesterday's meeting four reappointed directors Messrs Paine Fuller Dickert and Shotten took the oath of office. The board approved the Hillside Home report showing 439 inmates currently housed. The report details October and November admissions discharges and deaths by mental and sane status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sane
Memorial Services Planned for Beranton Lodge Elks
The Elks Lodge of Sorrow organizes a memorial service for departed members P. B. Page A. M. Mervine T. J. Jordan and T. J. McTigue at the Lyceum tomorrow evening with memorial address by T. J. Jennings and a recitation of The Ministry of Sorrow by Miss Bessie Blote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton Lodge
Elka
Borrow
Lyceum
P. B. Page
A. M. Mervine
T. J. Jordan
T. J. McTigue
T. J. Jennings
Ministry of Sorrow
A. J. Colborn
Bessie Blote
J. G. Reese
George Gunster
John McEachan
H. J. Schubert
Alfred Rice
Ik. M. Strong
W. S. Gould
T. Reeve Jones
T. J. Jonninca
Hayin
Grand Mere
Vander Veken Meesra
F. Vandervekin
Koemple
Bessie Slate
FE Thomas
Borg
Dupont
Berslolote
Largo
Keoneewayes
Martha
See Toton
Grogoin
Leonard
P. H. Warren
Det Lu
Forela
Bauer
Miners of Nanticoke Seek Aid as Strike Persists
A committee representing Nanticoke miners on strike visited the city, countering telegrams claiming settlement. They said no work has resumed, no union sanction received, and it may be five to six weeks before wages arrive, prompting calls for aid to support strikers during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanticoke
Tribune
United Mine Workers’ Union
Mee
Scranton
Arrest of John McGaffin over Penn Avenue gambling hall
John McGaffin was arrested by Chief Robling and faced Alderman Howe after renting a Penn Avenue hall used for a gambling game. The setup involved a large frame with baseballs where players paid 10 cents for four shots to lodge balls in holes for prizes. Howe fined him $3 and ordered removal of both man and paraphernalia from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGaffin
Yeaterday
Alderman Howe
McGaffin
Penn Avenue
John P. Quinn
Howe
Miss Hattie Taylor Leaves Recorder Office
Miss Hattie Taylor is removed from the recorder's office after twelve years as chief clerk. Recorder Warnke will assign duties, and starting December first 1899 Peckville and Olyphant outbound cars will run Penn avenue to Mulberry street instead of via Lackawanna Wyoming and Mulberry. Providence cars continue as before by the Scranton Railway Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Taylor
Recorder's Office
Warnke
Peckville
Olyphant
Penn and Lackawanna Avenues
Penn Avenue
Mulberry Street
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyoming Avenue
Providence
Scranton Railway Company
Col H M Boies Reply on Water Rates at Wheel Works
Col H M Boies argues water rates at Scranton’s Wheel Works are excessive, calculating that water costs per 10 000 gallons far exceed coal costs to produce steam. He contends water company profits and local public interest require rate reductions to aid manufacturers and city growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Scranton
the Tribune
W. W. Scranton
Board of Trade
Ike
Scranton
South Ates
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Board
Henshaw
Audi
H. M. Doles
Urgent Need for Contagious Ward at Lackawanna Hospital
The Lackawanna hospital urgently seeks a contagious ward, noting no local facility accepts infectious patients. Many families cannot afford home care or a nurse, leaving children and relatives untreated, while erysipelas demands immediate isolation to prevent hospital spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Hospital
Lackawanna
Raymond Court
Funeral of Craig Family Proceeds in New Haven
Telegrams confirm the funeral for Alexander Craig former Tribune manager and his wife and two daughters killed in the Lackawanna wreck at Paterson. The service is set for 3 PM in New Haven Connecticut, with Scranton residents traveling to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Craig
The
Tribune
Lackawanna Road
Paterson
New Haven
Conn
Three Maroon Physicians Planned for Hospital Service
After an investigation into institutional needs, the hospital will add three maroon physicians identified as house, senior, and junior maroons. They will rank in that order to handle the rising dispensary practice and growing medical caseload.
Officers Elected at Ezra Griffin Post G A R in Scranton
Members of Kara Griffin Post elected officers last evening on Tuckawanna avenue with Edward L. Buck as judge. Asa Fi. Stevens was declared commander with W. F. Albro junior vice commander and W. Marshall as quartermaster. Other posts include surgeon C H Fister chaplain Rev Walter Levett and George M Bhafor officer of the day. Delegates to Gettysburg department encampment were chosen: J Amsden S Mott Walter Quincy Scott and others with alternates George Shafer W M Dearn ing and George Miller. Col F E Ripple and Stevens praised the election in remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kara Griffin Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Tuckawanna Avenue
Edward L. Buck
Asa Fi. Stevens
Eplor
W. F. Albro
Hlor
W. Marshall
Fam
M H. Stevens
Charien H. Fister
Walter Quincy Levett
eGorge TM. Bhafor
Joseph FR. Mayer
Tristees
B. Mott
AR. Rawb
Gettysburo
J. Amsden
T. Mott
Walter Quincey Scott
Kera H. Hipple
BE. W. Pearce
H. Stevens
George BF. Shafer
W. M. Dearning
George F. Miller
W.F. Albro
Winn Love
Moses Morey
FE. 4. Ripple
Asa TB. Stevens
Letters From The People Publishable With Name
Short letters of interest accepted with writers name. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Arrest of Local Carpenter Union Applicant
The editor explains the arrest for larceny by baubles after he sought union membership in the Carpenters union. He paid one fourth of the initiation fee as a partial payment pleading poverty, promised to pay the rest after wage earnings, then left town and later demanded a refund. The alderman discharged the case after hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Huth Durkin
Carpenters’ Union
Thillipsburg
N. J
Carpenters Union
Ruddy
Batles
Republican Nomination sought for Ninth Ward select council
Peter N. Haan of 802 Jefferson Avenue announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the Ninth Ward select council. He presents his bid to Republican voters and seeks support in the upcoming party process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Ward
Select Council
Peter N. Haan
Jefferson Avenue
Visitors Day at YWCA Gymnasium
Monday December 4 is visitors day at the Young Women's Christian Association gymnasium. Ladies may visit classes from 4 to 6 PM and 7 20 to 9 PM. The general secretary and gym staff will greet guests and answer inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Watociation
Quality of Oils Determines Paint Durability and Price
The article touts oil quality for painting durability, claiming oils offered produce smooth, lasting coatings that resist peeling and cracking. It argues that a large coverage area is possible and that good oils are not expensive, with prices shown to support this claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Ne
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Norton's Bulletin
Norton's
Cosmopolitan
Ladies’ Home Journal
Christman
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Griffin Art CO
King Miller
London
New York
Spruce Street
Phowe
Penn Aveous
A. BL. Warman
M. T. Wowley
Wyoming Ave
Universal
Food Choppers
Lackawanna Hardware
Elks Lodge OF Sorrow
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
John M'Gaffin
Col
H. M. Boies
Moosie Powder Works
Times
EUCH
Ita Nevesaity
E. G
Coursen
Craig
New Haven, Conn
Asa B. Stevens
Ezra Griffin
J. M. Knowlton
Lane's
Empire
Foote & Fuller CO
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Sie
Tha DeLary
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Y. W. C. A. Gymnasium
Courtenay & CO
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Sooth Main Avenue
Mthone
Schank & Spencer
Knox Hats
Hand & Payne
Washington Avenue
Matthews Bros
Schnxee
Oress
Bell & Skinner
Felton
Vésbe
Conrad
Pierce
Aleo Rocke
Maurice River
Blue Point
Pierce’s Market
Children’s Morris
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