Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1900

Page

7

Appeal Taken In Ward One Election Case

Patrick Cannon appeals from the Joel court order appointing Patrick O Malley as judge of election in the First ward of Olyphant. Keystone Republican club officers elected Campbell Hughes president Edward Nelson vice president Lewis J Morton secretary WM Patterson treasurer. Diphtheria and scarlet fever report shows 9 deaths including 1 scarlet fever and 8 or 9 diphtheria. Runaway girl Mary Thomas of Wilkes Barre in custody after warrant by mother. to Wilkes-Barre. Post office hours on Washington’s Birthday set. early delivery and collection on Main avenue. Series of meetings at Congregation All Souls Universalist church Pine street Feb 22 with speakers Dr Sage and A B Curtis. seats free.

Patrick Cannon Joel Court Patrick O'Malley Olyphant Keystone Club Keystone Repullcan Club Campbell Hughes Edward Nelson Lewis J. Morton Wm, M. Patterson Mary Thomas Wilkes-Barre Tierney Washington Corriera Main Avenue West Lackawanna Avenue Washburn Street Lackawanna Adams Mulberry Franklin Avenue Naval All Souls Universaliet Church Pine Street Adana Jefferson Avenues Dre. Sage Lhowklyn A. B. Curtis Binghamton

Mayor to Decide on Four Additional Permanent City Firemen

Ordinances passed by select and common council seek four new permanent firemen for the Excelsior Liberty Niagara and Columbian companies. Mayor’s approval awaited and may specify hires only after appropriation. If approved the city moves toward a paid fire department with further posts for General Phinney Neptune Hook and Ladder and Cumberland companies.

Century Company Excelsior Liberty Niagera Columb Flest Wiy Phinney Neptune Hook and Ladder Cumberland

Enjoyable Smoker by Journeymen Painters at U W Hall

Last night a well attended smoker hosted by local unions Nos LIS and 218 of the Journeymen Painters drew cheers at the U W Hall on Lackawanna avenue. The Tennis quartet performed and several others contributed. The committee in charge included Thomas Davis William Abbott P F P Holton Michael Whisted Fred Hay and Philip Staff. carnations were distributed at 25 cents a dozen. Telephone 8630.

U. W. Hall Lackawanna Avenue Chary Thomas Davis William Abbott P. F P. Holton Michael Whisted Fret Hay Philip Staff

Letters of Interest Published With Writer Contact

Short letters of interest are published under the heading when accompanied by the writer’s home address. The Tribune notes it does not assume responsibility for opinions expressed in these letters.

the Tribune

Editorial on typhoid deaths and sewer penalties at Duntsh

The writer cites typhoid death rates in German towns and urges sewer construction as a public health measure. He argues sanitation reduced mortality since 1871 and calls for penalties to ensure private properties connect to public sewers.

Duntsh Germany Ist J. UL Rittenhouse

Barrels of Samples Offer Free Medical Advice

Special arrangement with Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy allows readers to obtain a trial bottle and pamphlet of medical guidance free by sending name and address to Kennedy Corporation in Rondout New York and noting the paper. The ad touts cures for kidney liver bladder blood rheumatism dyspepsia chronic constipation and female ailments and advises testing urine for sediment to show kidney issues. Dr Kennedy's remedy is sold by druggists at $1 per bottle.

David Kennedy Rondout N. Y

Board of Trade Debates Calm Disposal and Tin Plate Plans

The Beranton board of trade discusses disposal of calm from old mines after a proposed lecture by engineer W A Griffiths is canceled. J Gardner Sanderson warns against returning calm to depostites, urging fiscal prudence and local benefit. The meeting covers tin plate plant progress, convention reports, and committee appointments.

Board of Trade Tin Plate W. A. Griffiths Franklin Institute Philadelphia Griffiths J. Gardner Sanderson Beranton D. B. Atherton Beranton Board of Trade Lansing Keller Mr. Griffiths Sanderson May Dunning Mr. Keller Manufacturers’ Committee Torbet West Side Hitchcock

Vin Mariani Tonic Sold At All Druggists

The advertisement proclaims Vin Mariani as a world famous tonic available at all druggists and warns against substitutes. It highlights widespread distribution and brand prominence.

Mariani

Refund guaranteed on tar syrup to cure coughs

The undersigned firms guarantee refunds for Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. Names listed include Matthews Fros Co Chittenden Helps Pharmacy Humphrey MecGarrah Pichel Sanderson Donahoe and Brown's Pharmacy.

Greene Atthews Fros. Co B. Chittenden Helps Pharmacy D. W. Humphrey MecGarrah Thomas G. Pichel H.C. Sanderson J. P. Donahoe M. Ficho Brown

Annual report shows coal mine output for Second District 1899

Inspector H O Prytherch reports 16 410 employed in mines, 6 774 458 tons produced, 40 fatal and 159 non fatal accidents. Tons per life lost 177 295. per accident 32 569. Seventeen nations represented among killed and injured. outside and inside workers totaled 4 446 and 10 973 respectively.

H. O. Prytherch Bureau of Mines Tn & Wy Re Ry CO Delaware and Hudson Beranton Coal Co. Co Mt. Pleasant Coal Co. c Green Ridge Coach Co Pennsylvania Coal Co Siscesusese ANGI William Connell Coal Co Connell Coal Co Greenwool Coal Co Brooks Coal Co John and J. J. Jermyceone Elliott McClure & Co Evece West Ringe Coal Co A. D I. M. Spencer Noy Aug Coal Co Thmid Gibbons Coal Co North American Coal Co Bowen Coal Co Hulls Head Coal Co Austin Coal Co Delaware and Hudson Co Siaferanton Coal Co Eeeenene Co Mt. Pleasant Lowen Coal Ca Eesanees Brooks Coal Caves Ato Cibbons Mulee Eenee Senae Eam Sebo Senee Pinkers Eeee Cvutside Foromon Phere Fereeeee Seeee Eeneenne Ormen Parsons Cerse de Slave

Republican primary set for Second Legislative District

Notice to Republican voters announces a March 17 primary from 4 to 7 p m to elect two delegates for the state convention in Harrisburg and to nominate a candidate for the legislature. Convention votes March 20 at 1 p m in Scranton courthouse with direct voting and pre registration of full name and address.

Harrisburg Court House Scranton Frederick W. Flettz Walter E. Davis

Republican committee meeting for Lackawanna Third district

Notice announces a 1900 meeting of the standing committee of the Republican party for Lackawanna County Third Legislative District to set district convention times and handle business. A roster lists committee members across townships and Scranton wards. Attendance is required at the Arbitration room of the Court House in Beranton, Pa.

Lackawanna County Court House Beranton Renton George Freeman Clifton James O' Hoyle Covington William Colley Dalton A. Woodbridge Glenhourn K. J. Northup Gouldeboro J. K. Gardner Greenfield Frank Kenyon Lackawanna Township Dreirlet David BD. Crunches William J. Williams Louth Reinhorst Lackawan Taylor John Vranccis, Jr James Price John P. Thomas Waverly John W. Miller West Abington J. C. Northup J. Matthews J. F. Watkins Beranten

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern sells round trip tickets

The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offers round trip tickets between all points on the same division at reduced rates. Tickets are valid 30 days from issue, ideal for short trips along the Lakeshore and Michigan Southern line. Dr. C. W. Treverton advertises women’s diseases specialty at Library Building hours 1 to 5:20. Lane’s at 229 Spruce Street offers fine wines and cigars.

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Lakeshore Amerton C. W. Treverton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Perry Brothers Wyoming Avenue Adams Avenues Scranton Transfer Co Lackawanna Ave Huntington's Bakery Spruce Street Masonic Temple Edward Reyer Spruce ST. Opp. Court House H. B. Ware Williams Building Postoffice D & WH. Pays Delaware and Tudson Company Miyemouth Simon Schoen Susan Long Howe Internal Revenue Collector T. F. Penman Board OF Charities Associated Charities of Scranton Postoffice Building Flehth Ward Boctal Muste Hall Charlea Engel Dodge Moses Teylor THE Moving Spirits George Carpenter A. P. Bedford C. EK. Boggs Beranion Dairy Company William Bartram Carbondore Bunnell Veven Adams Avenue Second Presbyterian Church Charles A. Hartley Anglican Church Catholic Historical Society Newman Magazine Club Guernsey Srev J. Loughran Repusersa Supersedeas Wheely Health Board of Health McClintock Telephone COLM Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Hawley Atherton Transportation Committee New York New York Chamber of Commerce National Business League Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Philadelphia Commercial Museum Congress National Board of Trade Department of Mining Committee On Mines and Mining Connell Scranton Board of Trade Foster Theodore White Manufacturing Company Kinsley Council Chamber Grit and Water Committee of Councils A. C. Fuller Carl Schoen Rellting David & Schoen J. Alfred Pennington Moir Allegheny W. A. May Thomas Sprague Conrad Schroeder G. Boland C. W. Fulton W. L. Henwood Luther Weller J. WH. Torrey H. M. Boles E. Sturges A. W. Dickson J. L. Stolle Finaree C. 8. Woolworth T. C. von Btorch Vin Mariani Siscce Sovsere Soco Cone Scranton Coal Co Eenenee Mt. Pleasant Coal Co Green Ridge Coal Co Pennsylvania Coal Co. Na Willam Connell & Co Greenwood Coal Co Gibbons Coal Co Haviland & Co Crina Wall Millar Wyoming Ave Cene F. L. Crane Lane's Bpruce Street Franklin Ave Everett Everett’s Livery Dix Court City Hall Stationery Die and Plate Engraving D. Irving Simmons Connell Building Weston Mill CO Carbondale, Olyphant
Search Courier

Search the Scranton Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scranton Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication