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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1900
Page
5
After annual stock check Fine Wall Papers offers remnants and email qualities at half price while they last. Limited quantities remain for one or two rooms each to clear space for new patterns before spring trade begins.
A stream of figures including M Sinyers of Joplin Missouri and M McDonald travel from St. Louis to Washington DC and Philadelphia for official duties. Prolonged exchanges involve the United Mine Workers leader, Crown Ridge official, and Colonel Wirtz with state delegates discussing government oversight.
The sanitary committee of the common council meets tomorrow after six months to draft a report on Mr Harvey's ordinance demanding the sale of poultry with head feet and entrails removed. A minority of dealers oppose while most favor the measure and the committee is expected to report favorably.
Wanted carpenters masons plasterers plumbers lathers and machinists to visit our store and buy tools during the year. Starrett tools remaining available at cost. Irving ranges furnaces scales ham macks and large ice cream freezers offered at cost for family and business needs.
The retiring board of control heatedly debated who authorized plumbing work totaling 766.95 at No 35, noting H S Battin's relation to Barker and Davis. Barker claimed he left the matter to the superintendent, while Battin denied authority. The committee was asked to reexamine the expenditure.
Chief Walker issues blank forms for all city fire companies to log every blaze. Entries include building name, location, description, insurer, fire cause, and hose used, with additional minor details.
A. J. Merrill of Horan and Merrill suffered paralysis two weeks prior to Saturday. The illness has affected his right side and limited movement. He remains bedridden and is slowly recovering.
The text asserts Vin Mariani improves appetite and strengthens the voice and tone of the entire system. It notes wide use by students, lawyers, singers, and doctors, claiming broad efficacy across professions.
The symphony orchestra earns public approval with a strong performance under Professor Theodore Honmberger. Evan Williams earns ovations for Wagnerian arias and the Protheroe Intermezzo. the program also features Berlioz, Meyerbeer, Auber, and a Queen of Sheba aria. Williams receives multiple encores and a final tender encore.
Registered Republican candidates in the Second District include for Legislature Hon John Schour and Snn Kim street Frederick Connell esq 717 Pine street. Delegates named are Milton Lowry 61 Clay avenue Louie Schwass 718 Willow street William J Dowshess Olive street and George Wirth Jr TH Pittston avenue.
Four men were killed at Mt Pleasant colliery West Scranton when a lowering carriage struck safety fans at the shaft bottom. Victims were Frank Woodward 21 Joan Regan 18 Thomas Williams 22 William Gilbert 44. Coroner to investigate. Fuller Coal Company operates the mine.
The police were informed Ivy Lanceo of Oakford court lost 190 dollars in cash two diamond rings two watches two gold rings a breast pin and other jewelry from his home yesterday morning. John Halleck the brother in law who lived with him since his wife’s death disappeared likely before the theft was discovered. Carbondale and Wilkes Barre police notified and a warrant for Halleck’s arrest was issued at Alderman Towe’s office.
No appeal was filed in the Little case yesterday as Mr Lenahan remained in Philadelphia and the Supreme Court sat in Sefton. In Lackawanna county the sixth district teachers will hold a local institute at Milwaukie on Saturday at 1 PM with Prof. J C Taylor to speak and other educators expected to address the gathering. The public is invited.
Advertiser touts Elgin Creamery Butter at 26 cents per pound claiming it as the most delicious and sweetest butter. Mentions tea drinkers and general grocery goods with promotional language and references to themed products.
Warrants for the arrest of Common Councilman EB J Coleman and others were served by Constable Davis on last evening. The four men Scott Wilson and Ernestine face bribery charges from last Tuesday’s election. A hearing is anticipated tonight between 7 and 8 in Alderman Myers office unless bail is entered. Coleman said he would consult with his lawyer first and may waive the hearing. Detective Seilman noted warrants have been disposed of and hearings are expected soon.
The joint estimates committee meets tonight with department heads lamenting last week’s sharp cuts. They seek three or four extra policemen, but funding from already trimmed estimates is unavailable. The addition of permanent officers is deemed impossible due to money constraints.
Wolf Johnson, a Penn avenue saloonkeeper, was arrested on a warrant issued by Alderman Howe at Chief Robling's request for illegally operating a nickel-in-the-slot gambling machine. The machine was confiscated and taken to central police headquarters amid prior warnings to remove such devices. A disturbance occurred Saturday after a patron failed to win. The hearing was postponed to this morning.
The Scranton Bicycle club hosts the season finale tonight with John T. Watking and Mrs. Joseph O’Lirien plus the Schubert quartet in a vocal recital. A social and dance follows, marking the last social before Lent and promising a fine musical treat for local music lovers.
The undersigned guarantee refunds or replacements for Greene’s Warranted Bytup of Tar claiming it cures coughs. Named businesses include Rene & Son Dunmore Ww. Davis Providence Renniman & Co Avoca W. Manners Moosic Kane Minooka Joseph Davis Steam Heating and Plumbing and P F & M T Howley 221 Wyoming Ave along with Finest wines and cigars at 829 Spruce Street.
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