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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
8
Thompson resident Mies Cora Boenerr visits cousin Mrs J D Pech on Green Ridge Street as Dr Edward Reser opens a dental office on SL Brice Street, equipped with the latest appliances for professionals.
The funeral of ex Judge W. G. Ward was held from his North Sumner Avenue home with a brief service led by Rev. J. B. Moffat before a large Lackawanna Bar gathering. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery.
Advertisement notes that all L W and W railroad employing staff can cash their checks without any discount at J Pish's located at 217 Penn Avenue. The offer is presented as an audit friendly service for local workers.
In Philadelphia yesterday the Superior Court heard the appeal from the decree incorporating Old Forge. Cornelius Smith argued for the appellant, outlining reasons to reverse the judgment and grant a new trial. Defenders Brien Kelly Newcomb urged restricting arguments to two points about witness Grady.
A benzine explosion at a South Scranton hotel morning shift harms two employees Nellie McGinnis and Patrick Mahon. They battled flames with a hotel pool and a candle amid rules violations. McGinnis suffered severe burns. Mahon has serious but less extensive injuries. both were hospitalized.
Street Commissioner Thomas halted Scranton Gas and Water dig on Michigan Avenue for lacking a required permit. Foreman called office, then ordered the trench filled, suggesting the firm may avoid permits. Commissioner warned of arrest and a test case if streets are opened without authorization.
Mathias Stipp announces candidacy for the Seventeenth ward council seat subject to the Republican primary in Bevanton. The statement urges ward voters to consider his bid for local government. He positions himself as the Republican nominee contender.
A meeting convened by commissionated candidates was held at Partridey Lockawanns avenue Thogont on Thursday Dec 16 to discuss the manner and time of the Ninth ward canvass FE Chittenden details.
Florida oranges and Jamaica oranges priced 35 to 50 cents while Florida grapefruit costs 10 cents. Tons of candy and nuts offered. Large lines of fresh imported and Key West cigars range from 35 to 3.40 dollars per thousand or per M.
High School annual Athers Association meeting reports football finances with receipts of 216.6 and expenditures of 26.21. John Morin reelected manager. Rhys Powell chosen captain of the scrub, with Harry Jones named scrub manager. Overcrowded cars and favorable turnout mark event as prep school pupils join the high school.
Notice to Democratic voters of Scranton Pennsylvania announces a party primary on December 1 1899 from 6 to 7 pm to nominate candidates for alderman common council school controller register of voters judge and inspector of election across districts I and II with listed polling places and ward officials.
In 1898 Niagara Falls is described as a colossal industrial surge with 70 000 horsepower contracted and two power companies pursuing 450 000 horsepower total The article touts Niagara Falls as the world’s greatest manufacturing center claiming vast land purchases for factories trade routes and a population surge near fifty years of rapid growth driven by cheap electrical power and superior shipping capacity.
The note discusses a plan to place production at Niagara Falls to leverage regional advantages and outpace competitors elsewhere. It highlights strategic market access, scale, and the aim to secure flagship position in national distribution.
Meerschaum and Prier pipes in all styles and prices at O'Hara's store on Spruce street. Smoke the Hotel Jermyn cigar, 100. Finest wines and cigars at Lane's, 87 Spruce street. Smoke the Pocono Brand.
The grand Santa Claus exhibition in the dry goods department runs daily from 10 to 12 and 2 to 8 until Christmas. Twelve prizes will be awarded to children. Accompanying parents receive a free coupon for a chance at the prizes.
Brief ad listing a cigar shop offering boxes of cigars at 481 Bpruce Street with a simple call to purchase. The fragment suggests a storefront retail notice in a local paper.
A fragmented ad describes Elgin Illinois creamery butter, claiming quality and distinct taste. The copy mentions price per pound and a marketing slogan but is difficult to parse due to OCR errors.
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