Unlucky Dunmore Man Fined For Disorderly Conduct
Anthony Healey of Dunmore was injured in a street car collision near Laurel Hill and taken to Lackawanna Hospital. He was arraigned before Mayor Moir and fined $3 for disorderly conduct. After treatment he was loud and disorderly, prompting Patrolman Hart to arrest him. He later received a $2 fine for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Healey
Dunmore
Laurel Hill
Lackawanna Hospital
Moir
Hart
Healey
Central
Saville
Lackawanna
Bellevue
Eagle Hose Company
Lesue
Busch
Phinney Tingine
January Collections by Penman Revenue Office
The Penman collection totals for January amount to 129675.05 with breakdowns for lists 1786.16 booze 83643.25 spirit 3818.12 cigars 9122.28 tobacco 1023.95 special tax 1276.84 documentary stamps 19051.46 proprietary stamps 753.02 The 1899 January total was 114508.71. a note on growth. Also mention of a Lyceum appearance Tuesday and a Stranger in a Strange Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Penman
Petersburg man arraigned on larceny charge
Charles Graner of Petersburg was arraigned before Alderman W. Millar on larceny charges brought by Aaron King. Unable to post 600 bail, Graner was sent to county jail to await trial after King alleged the theft of a tool chest with a full carpenter’s kit from Woolsey brothers’ shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Graner
Petersburg
W. 8. Millar
Aaron King
King
Graner
Woolsey Brothers, Contractors and Builders
Retiring from business offers bargains on hardware and paint
Merchants along the valley and crossroads invited to call at our store for savings on ready mixed paints brushes tools shelf hardware bird cages tinware blus ware agate ware nails screws ranges heaters and more. Write us your wants if preferred.
Water rate clash ends in council action after heated debate
A lengthy council session centers on water pricing as Councilman Melvin pushes to remove the ordinance from the license committee. The measure seeks a 13 cent per thousand gallon metre rate for small users, faced with calls for a uniform five cent rate for manufacturers. The motion to take the ordinance from the committee passes nearly unanimously and the meeting proceeds with multiple city matters and new ordinances discussed or referred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Melvin
Select Council
Melvin
Chittenden
Fanderson
Ancelal
Sanderson
Roche
Counsil
Lavelle
Lackawanna River
Margaret Cafferty
Phelp's Street
Williams
McAndrew
Kearney
Thomas
Common Council
Clearview and
Sumner Avenues
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton Illuminating, Heating and Power Company
Linden Street Bridge
Fire destroys three story frame building on Washington Avenue
A major blaze at the corner of North Washington Avenue and Marion Street destroyed a three story building owned by Carl Lorenz. A drug store occupied the lower floor and two upper floors housed residents. Fire, worsened by freezing pipes, required multiple companies and kept up until 2 pm. Losses exceed eight thousand dollars with partial insurance. One fireman, Isaac Saville, was treated after being overwhelmed by heat. A renewed outbreak around 10 pm prompted further containment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Keyser Valley Hove Company
Ageparatus
Chittenden Ts
Keller
Schultz Court
Sevenwenth Ward
Pine Street
Washington Avenue
Marion Street
Carl Lorenz
Mr. Lorenz
Esquiman
Charles Robinson
Loreng
Bloomer
Croft
Dr. McGreevy
Isaac Saville
Meeting of Common Council License Tax Report
The license committee presented its report after weeks of consideration. They recommended removing several clauses from the ordinance and suggested one additional change during the adjourned council session last evening.
McGovern Defeats Santry in Fifth Round
Chicago reports Terry McGovern defeated Eddie Santry by knockout in the fifth round in a Chicago bout on February 1.
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McGovern
Santry
Chicago
Terry Mcttovern
Eddie Santry
Tea prices and samples offered in 5 pound lots
Advertises tea for sale including Perri Walla at per pound and 5 pound lots, Royal Crown at per pound and 5 pound lots, and Basket Fire Japan Fancy New Crop Teas at per pound. Mentions Formosa Oolong Fancy New Teas at 45¢ and comparisons with 66¢ and 73¢ lines, with samples mailed to any address.
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Perri Walla
Japan
Formosa
Oolong
Rich or Poor We Save You Money at Henry Importers
Henry Importers promotes copper roasters and retailing with 225 stores nationwide. They claim lower prices and better quality than competitors for Thanksgiving table needs including Elgin Creamery Butter at .27 and special goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glike
Henry
United States
Flore
Elgin Creamery
Fifth Ward Nominations Spark Objections In Council Race
Richard M. Williams voiced objections to Thomas Connor’s nomination as Fifth ward select council candidate citing a missing regular Democratic caucus and ignored party rules. Connor’s petition bore influence from five districts despite only four, and he withdrew his nomination papers after a hearing was set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Williams
Select Council
Fifth Ward
Thomas Connor
Mr. Williams
Connor
Remains of Judge F W Gunster Viewable in State
Remains can be viewed at his Monroe avenue home after 10 this morning. Saturday they will be moved to St Peter's Cathedral for a 10 o'clock requiem mass conducted by Rev William Brehl of Pittston, with Rev J A O'Reilly deacon and Rev Peter Christ sub-deacon. Sermon by Rev D J MacGoldrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Gunster
Monroe Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
William Brehl
Pittston
Taylor's Narrow Escape From Fire Destroys Home
Alvah Taylor's two story frame dwelling near North Main avenue in Tripp park was engulfed by flames shortly after 3 a.m. He escaped from a garret window with help from a neighbor just before the roof collapsed. fire alarms 73 and distant stations responded but the house burned to embers. Taylor's loss is about 1500 dollars, partly insured.
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Tripp Park
J. J. McAndrew
Alvah Taylor
Mr. Taylor
North Main Avenue
Providence Road
Bromley Avenue
Swetland Street
North Scranton
Insane Scranton Laborer Detained by Police
Joseph Oliskey 35, a Lloyd Street laborer and family man, became dangerously unstable after days of mental decline. Police, with Dr. Herman Bessey, detained him at the central station after he attempted to harm his child. case to be disposed of this morning.
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Patypolman Hockenberg
Central Police
Joseph Oliskey
Lloyd Street
Oliskey
Herman Bessey
North
Scranton
Cliskey
Pardlman Hoeckenberry
Central
Mrs Margaret Grady Dies in Dunmore
In Dunmore January 30 1900 Mrs Margaret Grady widow of Thomas Grady died. Funeral mass at 9 this morning at St Mathews Catholic Church and interment in the family plot at the old Catholic cemetery.
Handsome Scranton Bank Building Showcases Interior Splendor
A Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit building on Lackawanna Avenue near Wyoming Redeems Scranton with interior beauty rivaling Washington's Library. Architects and craftsmen created a stained glass dome, bronze and marble detailing, and a gilded balcony. the vaults and offices sit within a lavish, fireproof basement and ornate main room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soranton
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyoming
Congressional Library
Washington
Conrad Schroeder
Hutchings
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton's Bulletin
Norton's
McClure'’s
Munsey's
Popular Science
Zoo
Century
Harper's
Scribner's
Ladies’ Home Journal
Metropolitan
Cosmopolitan
Strand
Pearson's
Wide World
Argosy
Designer
Delineator
Ladies’ Home Companion
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Lyceum
Eile Poplins
Finley
Jermyn
Company Store
Lackawanna Hardware Co
Bewer
Bloom Avenue
Schneider
Cornell
Legion
Koopera
Cis
Ces
Industria Inaurinice
Grier
Air. Calpin
Mr. Grier
Griffiths
Grieve
Libertys
Niagaras
Pixedstors
Columbias
Codshall
Calpin
M. W. Morris
Cusick
Nonegeti
Coleman
Schulta Court
Streets and Bridges Committee
MR. Robinson
Eagles
The
Lycours
Meeting OF Common Council
E. G
Coursen
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Sooth Main Avenue
Taylor
John Oliskey
Providence
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit CO
Lane's
Spruce Street
Beecham
Consiloe
Pauen
State of Pennsylvania
Hand & Payne
Clarke Bras
Pierce’s Market
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Foote & Fuller Co. Mears Building
Washington Ave
John Bull
Transvaal
Conrad
Union
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