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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1900

Page

10

Italian Miner Leaves Hospital After Shooting In Jessup

Amerigo Mariangello, shot June 22 in Jessup by Peter Chipriano, left Lackawanna hospital for home in Jessup. Bullets remain. he will be treated by a local doctor. August Bonnant, also wounded, returned to hospital for treatment, lives in Nanticoke and is progressing after bullet removal.

Amerigo Mariangello Jessup Peter Chipriano Lackawinna Hospital Jessud August Bonnant Mariangello Nanticoke

Scranton Conservatory Enters New Term Under Pennington

The Scranton Conservatory of Music welcomes new term with director J Alfred Pennington at the helm. New students may enter at any time and visitors are welcome.

Scranton Conservatory of Muale J. Alfred Pennington

Charles the Great and local business shifts noted

A 49 percent figure is cited for Charles the Great amid remarks about cheaper imported cigars. Prices for cigars are listed from $7.60 to $35 per hundred. M. G. Courian, L. P. Wedeman, and Walter F. Davis relocate their office to the Paull building on Spring Street.

Charles the Great M. G. Courian L. P. Wedeman Walter F. Davia Paull Building Spring Street

Scranton Steam Heat Bonds For Sale Bulletin

Steam heating and plumbing ad notes bonds for sale by R E Comegys at the Dime Barn building. McClintock delivers carnations at 3 cents a dozen by telephone 8630. P F and M T Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave advertise. Smoke the Hotel Jermyn cigar at 100.

Scranton Steam Heat R. E. Comegys Dime Barn McClintock P. F M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave

Plumbing Goods Stock Reduction Offer

We have a large stock of plumbing goods on hand and Will offers very satisfactory reductions from this date. The remaining stock includes the celebrated items, signaling an upcoming sale or clearance.

Irving Bargain Announcement for Furnaces and Goods

The notice offers low prices on furnaces and goods under old contracts. It urges customers to buy now to secure a dollar’s worth of any item in the line at once.

Elks Defeat West End Wheelmen In Northeastern Bowl Meet

Wilkes-Barre Elks defeated the West End Wheelmen of Wilkes-Barre 2,426 to 2,304 in the second match of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Bowling League. Wright led with a 212 in the first game and a 174 1 3 average. Weichel topped Elks with 201 and the evening’s high average.

T Bowling League Pennsylvania Elk Bowlers West End Wheelmen's Club Wilkes-Barre Elks Wilkes- Harre Charles Weichel The Phillips Seeenne Eerneen Madlonsparker Fowler Seivisesa West End Wright Davis Witmer Totais West End Wheelmen Scranton Bicycle Club

Monument to Philip Guenther Promised as Coal Stone Tribute

The proposal to build a monument honoring Philip Guenther, discoverer of anthracite coal, gains new life with plans for a coal stone memorial. Guenther resided in a rough cabin on Mauch Chunk mountain, Carbon County, and his discovery came after an accidental stumble on a black stone along the road near Furnace Hill.

Philip Guenther Guenther Mauch Chunk Mountain Carbon County Fummiit Hill

No Trustee Elected in Bliss Bankruptcy Case

A creditors meeting for Charles Tr. Bliss of Factoryville failed to elect a trustee after a contest between candidates. Neither claimant held a majority of votes and claims, so Referee Van Wormer must appoint. A trustee had been elected Jan 17 but died two days later in a powder poison incident.

Charles Tr. Bliss Factoryville van Wormer

Election of Officers for The King's Daughters

The King's Daughters held their Elm Park church meeting with annual officer elections and routine business. Officers reelected include President Mrs Richard Hiorns, Vice Mrs J G Shepherd, Recording Miss Gertrude DeGraw, Corresponding Miss Frances Raub, Treasurer Mrs Frank Watrous. A cake gate was planned two weeks hence.

King’s Daughters Elm Park Richard Hiorns J. G. Shepherd Gertrude DeGraw Frances Raub Frank Watrous

Sumter Bros to Expand into 23000 Square Feet

The Sumter Bros clothing house plans a complete interior rebuilding to open next season with 23000 square feet of selling space across five double floors. Elevators will serve all departments and an elaborate reception room will connect with the boys and children’s departments, aiming to be the largest male outfitting establishment in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Sumter Bros Pennsylvania

Another Candidate For Judicial Honor

The piece satirically endorses John Gibbons, school controller, as a potential judge while recounting a fictional council debate. It mocks legal technicalities as Baptists of Bellevue Hill seek permission to use a school building for a Sunday school and the United Mine Workers request temporary meetings, all amid questions of law.

Stone John Gibbons Twentieth Ward Gibbons Blackstone Board of Control Evans Bellevue Hill Tiade Park Carr Mr. Evang Mr. Gibbons Bellevue Hill Baptists Mr Evans United Mine Workers Mr. Evans

Liquid Air Lecture Postponed Indefinitely at High School

An illustrated lecture on liquid air by Prof. A. H. Wells at the local high school was postponed indefinitely due to failure to obtain a transportable supply. Express carriers refused to handle the material, though scientists say it is safe to ship. Hundreds arriving expecting the talk found darkness and a sign directing readers to daily papers for updates.

A. H. Wells Trippler Laboratory New York Express Scranton

Local Grocery Prices And Deals From A Swell Ledger

Shopper purchases include Gordon and Dil worth 10c and Columbia Tomato Catsup 25c, three-pound cold packed tomatoes at 10c or $1 per dozen, Maine Sugar 10c per dozen, macaroni and cheese 10c for a three-pound can worth 20c, Java 20c and Mocha 30c value, and Best Rio Coffee 12c per pound whole bean fresh roasted.

Columbia

Dinner Honors Thirteenth Regiment Officers at Col Watres Home

Colonel L A Watres hosted a dinner last evening for twenty eight commissioned and non commissioned officers of Companies K and C Thirteenth Regiment at his Quincy avenue residence. Caterer Hanley served in a decorated dining room while Bauer's orchestra played. The guest list included Capt Benson Bevans and Captain E B Barkhouse plus numerous lieutenants sergeants and corporals.

L. A. Watres Quincy Avenue Hanley Bauer Watres Benson Bevans Charles B. Scott Milton O'Connell BE. J. Wellner Neibell Walter Capwell Charles Bone Ralph Hittenhouse Joseph Smith Don Frachan T. C. DeLong Sam Morgan Charis Bahr H. W. Carr Shopland EB. H. D Barkhouse Joseph F. Helriegel B. J. Waggerty R. G. Smith George Schmidt C. E. Lathrope William Beckman James J. Corbett HarryAngie Fred Luther William Gawlas Robert Marshall Charles Sprandel John J. Malia Karl Gunster Henry Kellerman

Washington Signature Document of Old Army Discharge

Attorney M J Martin keeps a historic discharge paper for Abraham Dusen from the Continental Army. Dated June 1735 with George Washington’s signature, the aged document notes seven years and six months of service and a furlough clause, and features a fine bold hand that remains legible.

M. J. Martin Coal Exchange George Washington Abraham Dusen Continental Army Henry Tremper Jacob Tremper Mary Augusta Gardner A. P. Gardner Glenhome Elmhurst Gardner Martin United States of America New York Regiment United States G. Washington J. Turnbull Coul. N. Pyth Washington George

Contract bidder refuses to fill order for pencil pads

At a board of control meeting, Chairman D J Roche said the winner of the pencil pad contract will not supply more orders unless given a fifty percent advance due to higher paper costs. The supply committee, unable to enforce completion or obtain a bond, recommended new bids be sought immediately to meet the urgent need.

Board of Control D. J. Roche

Prosperity in the South Noted by Warren-Fhe rt Chief

John A. Powell, manager of the Warren-Fhret company, reports from Savannah that southern cotton mills operate around the clock and share broad prosperity. He highlights North and South Carolina as especially active mills hubs. Smoke the Pocono 6c cigar.

John A. Powell Warren-Fhret Company Savannah South North South Carolina

National Guard General Order Sets Harrisburg as Supply Depot

Harrisburg headquarters issued general orders listing all ordnance and quartermaster stores supplied to troops and designating the state arsenal at Harrisburg as the state military institution supply depot.

Harrisburg National Guard

Mrs Wiselow's Syrup Claims Century of Soothing Relief

Phrase excerpts describe a longstanding syrup marketed to soothe teething pain wind colic and diarrhea in children. It is promoted as universally effective with claims of worldwide use and a price per bottle near twenty-five cents.

Americas Uncrowned Queens and the Power of Womanhood

A Green Ridge Baptist Church lecture by Albert Smith argues the world’s future rests on true womanhood. He cites Civil War homefront women, Lafayette, Mary Washington, and Lincoln to claim women’s influence shapes nations and that women hold the home’s fate in their hands.

Green Ridge Albert Smith Green Ridge Baptist Church America Germany Russia England United States Cardinal Gibbons Mr. Smith Russell Conwell Philadelphia Robert E. Lee Lafayette Mary Washington George Washington Abraham Lincoln

Shake Up in Police Force

A local police shake up moves Patrolman Pahe Jones to night desk duties as Patrolman McMullen fills in. Patrolmen Blote and Waleh are reassigned while extra officers from Providence and West Beranton cover beats with Patrolman Saltry taking Jones' route.

Charlea Ridgeway Pahe" Jones McMullen Blote Waleh Providence West Beranton Saltry Jones Camcera

Funeral of Timothy Mullen Laid to Rest at Cathedral

The funeral of Timothy Mullen of 616 Orchard Street was held yesterday at 9 o'clock with services at St Peter's cathedral and interment in the cathedral cemetery. Pall bearers were Patrick Gallagher, Patrick Kelly, Timothy Mahoney, Joseph Conden, John Looney and John Donnelly.

Timothy Mullen Orchard Street St. Peter's Cathedral Patrick Gallaegher Patrick Kelly Timothy Mahoney Joseeph Conden John Looney John Donnelly

Refund Guarantee for Greene's Syrup of Turic

An agreement guarantees refund of money on a percent bottle if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tur fails to cure a cough or cold. The firms listed include Hone & Son of Dunmore and several other dealers across Providence Avoca Moosia Minooka and related names.

Greene Hone & Son Dunmore, Davis Providence Davia Providence Renniman & Co Avoca W. BR. Manners Moosia F. A. Kane Minooka Joseph Davis Taylor

Scranton Business College Notes

Berwick firm rang for a young man stenographer with a large salary but could not supply a candidate. Eighty two positions and changes logged since August 10. Our records remain open for inspection.

Berwick

Col­liery Engineer Co Stock For Sale Ad

ER G Comegys Dime Bank building Is Coursen's Jersey Eves fresh every day 25 cents per dozen EF G Cours on ry Smoke the Hotel Jermyn cigar 10 cents

Colliery Engineer Co ER. G. Comegys Dime Bank Building

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