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!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1900
Page
10
Fort Worth league action saw Elk defeat Backus by forty pins in a tight contest last night. Key performances from Elk included standout scores by their top bowler, while Backus rallied late but fell short.
Notice from the Presidents Office Dunmore Pa dated February 22 1900 informs that Charles P Savage is appointed purchasing agent for the Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company the Pennsylvania Coal Company and the Dunmore Iron and Steel Company with headquarters at Dunmore Pa. He reports to George B Smith President General Superintendent Penna Coal Co Rock Rapho advertising and local business details appear.
Wanted Carpenters Masons Plasterers Plumbers Lathers and Machinists to visit our store and buy tools they may need during the year. Big cut in prices allows future and present buys. Starrett's tools left at cost. In Irving Ranges and Furnaces scales ham mocks ice cream freezers offered at cost with big savings.
The Free Kindergarten association faces exhaustion of a 1,000 appropriation and possibly 2,000 total for kindergarten use, risking closure before the end of the school year. The committee rejected a 1,900 extra expense and limited funding, while the building committee awarded copper gutters and valleys contract for No 98 school to Peter Stipp.
Mayor Moir orders immediate removal of gambling slot machines from all hotels saloons barber shops and cigar stores by 10 o clock with Chief Robling and Lt Spellman overseeing notices in North Scranton West Scranton and central city. Several establishments surrender machines with four seized and stored at City Hall.
Captain James H. Long delivered the second lecture on Gettysburg last evening at St. Luke's parish house covering the wheat field peach orchard and Cemetery Hill fight. Government photographs illustrated the conflicts showing the grim horrors of war and the fallen soldiers. The speaker announced a third talk on the final day's action and Pickett's charge.
John L Sullivan aged fifty nine and known as Saveria Kolka died Thursday at the Hillside Home in Dunmore. He suffered a back fracture last fall in the mines and was taken to Lackawanna hospital for treatment before being moved to Hillside Home on December 2. No relatives are known locally.
A preview of 1910 state race activity names J R Ferber John H Powell and Wade M Finn as Republican sheriff hopefuls while Charles H Schadt leads Democratic sheriff prospects. Other targets include treasurer district attorney recorder and clerk roles with both parties staking claims and warning incumbents.
One week only we offer Rio Coffee fresh roasted at 12c per pound. Special Java priced at 200 per pound. Breakfast Java and Mocha offered at 250 per pound.
The feature promotes Vin Mariani as a reliable tonic while detailing Scranton political matchups. William Koch leads the Democratic field for incumbent, with John Copeland and Matthew Norton poised for a prothonotary race. Provisions on judgeship hinge on Governor Btone, with John P. Kelly favored for the Democratic nomination.
Martin Allen of Moosic was shot and badly wounded yesterday morning by David Davis of No 4 near Oakhill. A shotgun blast struck Allen in the back and legs as he dismantled buildings, then Davis fled back to his home before returning to fire. Davis was arrested and jailed that night. Allen remains in danger.
Patrolman Neals found William McAndrew on Mifffin avenue at 2.40 am making loud joyous sounds and bong noises. Windows were opened as startled residents looked on. McAndrew, recently at Hillside Home, appeared in police court and was discharged by the mayor.
The Lebeck and Corin stock at the Leader store in Scranton will be bid for in bulk for cash on Tuesday February 27 1900 at 10 am. It includes dry goods upholstery millinery books stationery notions bric a brac and more with nickel window and interior fixtures. On Wednesday February 28 1900 at 10 am similar goods and fixtures will be sold at the Carbondale store. Leases of both long term stores will also be sold. Oh J W Carpenter Receiver.
Tickets on sale February 27 for travel from Sayre to Allentown inclusive and branch line points. Return passage valid until March inclusive on most trains except the Black Diamond Express from Scranton. Fare is 87.75. consult Lehigh Valley agents for details.
Official returns show sewers approved by 3000 to 127 against, with the viaduct plan defeated by 2634 votes. M J Donahoe elected to succeed John Courier Morris as school director. Morris faced possible ouster over county commissioner conflict. In ward results, Rose Kane polled 41 for school controller while John Gibbons led with 625 and Patrick Walsh had 93 votes.
Delaware and Hudson railroad announces a time change for listed trains to take effect Monday February 6. The schedule adjustment affects departure and arrival times as the company realigns services across routes. Travelers should consult the new timetable for updated train segments and connections.
The monthly teachers institute convenes this morning at 10 in the High school auditorium. Prof J B Hawker presents School Room Observations while D A Stone addresses School Supervision. Miss Heath delivers a Shakespeare reading. Superintendent Howell praises this year’s institutes as highly successful with notably deep papers.
Florence Crit Tenton mission managers announce the purchase of a loom to advance carpet weaving. The device is praised as one of the most improved tools for work, signaling an upgrade in their craft and production.
Managers aim to pay for a loom without expense funds and request subscriptions from mission friends to cover the cost. They ask for carpet orders as well. Subscriptions may be sent to Mrs. William Fadler at North Malmn avenue or to Mrs. W. T. Hackett at 490 Monroe avenue.
Recent enrollments include Harry V Conry brother of Attorney Conry Mabel BE Jones of Honesdale Arthur Canfield son of Master Car Builder L T Canfield Lewis B Davies West Pittston D W Fowler city Hl A Frink Montrose Horace N Davie son of ex County Superintendent of Schools N B Davie. Night School participants include D C Fuller W Gardner Pearson Thomas J Hughes of Dun s Agency Richard J Kelly W M Prestwood Hf C Powell of Alder man Howe s office and John A Price.
John Nefak, an insane patient at Lackawanna Hospital, caused a disturbance Wednesday night. He was taken to the central police station Thursday and yesterday afternoon moved to Hillside Home by Officer McAndrew of Throop. Director Lynch of Blakely’s poor district accompanied them.
Mrs. Jacob Schank of Widow street thanks Rev. Mr. North of Hickory Street church and all others for acts of kindness and words of comfort after the loss of her son, Jacob Schank.
Petition states undersigned agree to refund money on a 5 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold and grant a 2 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Names listed include C Thompson M J Vetter W Muserave Albert Schultz and others with Foryer's Pharmacy and Lane's Wines and Cigars advertised. Carnations offered at 25 cents a dozen. Telephone number provided.
The quality of oils used in mixing colors determines the durability of the paints. Oils influence gloss, adhesion, and longevity, with higher grade oils yielding richer tones and longer-lasting finishes.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.