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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1900
Page
8
The advertisement touts deep discounts on balance of holiday articles including gift books stationery globes toys dolls games and calendars to clear out odds and ends. It highlights 1900 diaries journals and blank account books as part of the sale offering bargain New Year gifts.
Personal H L Church travels to Norwich New York. John F E Welsh of the Ontario and Western railroad in New York. Superintendents Daly and Ballsbury of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad in New York. A J ultender agent for the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea company confined to his team for the past week but expects to be around again soon. Superior court judges common pleas judges and Judge Cyrus Gordon of Clearfield trying a case No 2 at the Scranton club guests include J P Kelly BE Rewcombee George S Morin Mon BE N Willard Vianna A Knnapp Everett Warren EL Welles W W Watson Joseph O'Brien S B Price James Burr and James Ib Torrey.
Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied for publication by the writer’s name. The Tribune does not assume responsibility for opinions here expressed.
The Tribune publishes extracts from the Nanticoke convention proceedings presented by No 1 district United Mine Workers of America. The motions call for a joint interview with operators and a city Scranton convention on a January date in 1000. Charles J. Thain of Wilkes-Barre identifies the policy as the organization’s and to be followed.
prompt payment of 1899 poor tax before delinquency occurs avoids penalties says the City Treasurer's Office.
Advertisement noting Smoke the Poconose cigar at Hand & Payne with Hotel Jermyn label priced at 10 cents and store closing time 6 pm daily except Saturday.
Our counters and show cases hold bargains on knives shears scissors razors tinware agate ware wringers carpenters tools oil stoves heaters gas ranges and butchers tools. Everything at cut prices as we retire from business soon.
The State appeals in Beatty v. Beatty Co Philadelphia yarn makers. challenge to the April 27 1897 factory law restricting adult women hours. defendants argue unconstitutionality under state and federal constitutions. Justices weigh health police rationale versus equal rights. Harrisburg cases from Dauphin curb foot front assessments and street paving appeals. four property owner challenges seek to nullify grading rules and recent improvements.
W Z Young and J T De Collum represent the appellee as no opinions were handed down yesterday and none expected until the argument is exhausted, likely by Wednesday morning.
Chairman C E Chittenden of the select council committee calls a special meeting for this evening in the select council chamber to hear public opinion on Councilman Melvin's water rate ordinance. Officials from the two water companies and a Board of Trade committee may attend. citizens may speak at 2 o clock.
Judge Archbald humorously notes Giacoma Sabla’s hat conceals a complete catechism of naturalization questions. Sabla’s ready knowledge raises suspicion, but a look inside the crown confirms the written material and leads to a memorandum on the applicant’s file. Antony Biancardo acted as sponsor.
Conference committee members with Mayor Moir and City Engineer Phillipa met Scranton Traction General Manager Silliman to discuss funding for a proposed viaduct. Officials favored a central location but warned of car runaway risk, suggesting an extension beyond the curb and north-side tracks. No decision was made, awaiting Superintendent Russell’s return.
Company A of the Thirteenth regiment, led by Captain W. W. Johnson with First Lieutenant Harry Dimmick and Second Lieutenant George Daly, was inspected by Major W. S. Millar. The men faced a severe exam and overall produced a creditable showing. Mason & Hamlin pianos are represented in Scranton by L. B. Powell Mt de Co. at 11-153 Washington Ave.
Thomas Gallagher received two years and six months in the eastern penitentiary for murder in Carbondale township. Judge Cyrus Gordon noted the jury’s mercy suggestion, Gallagher’s youth, and character, while urging temperance and restraint during his incarceration. The case involved a family feud with three generations indicted.
A Sunday News report quotes a letter to the Democratic State Committeeman suggesting the next state convention could be held in Scranton rather than Harrisburg. The piece recalls Pattison’s nomination at a earlier Scranton event described as highly enjoyable and notes local interest remains undecided.
The funeral of the late Rees Watkins will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from Providence Presbyterian church. It will be of a military character with city companies of the Thirteenth regiment, led by Colonel L. A. Watres and staff, attending. The body will lie in state at his home.
Funeral services will be held morning on Edna avenue with public view from 10 to 1. The casket will not be opened in church per the deceased’s wish. Rev. Dr. G F E Guild and Rev. Dr. Logan will lead, with North Scranton pastors present. Interment in Forest Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Martin T. Golden of Leggetts street died Sunday night from heart failure. Her body was found in bed by her husband who summoned relatives and Draper Lackey and Stanton. She was 48 with eight children John James Michael Thomas Francis Agnes Alice and Margaret. Coroner Roberta did not order an inquest. undertaker O Donnell to handle funeral arrangements.
The Scranton Christian Endeavor union adopted a resolution of sorrow over the death of Lieutenant Rees Watkins on Sunday January 14. Watkins served as a member of the executive committee, chorister, organizer and leader of the North Scranton Christian Endeavor choir and was described as honest, upright and faithful in his church work.
Judge Ewing of Chicago delivers a lecture arousing interest after Dr McLeod on Christian Science. Free copies of the judge's lecture and Dr McLeod's sermon are available from First Church of Christ Scientist Scranton. Loan copies of Science and Health by Mary Baker G. Eddy upon request.
A notice from multiple signatories promising to refund money on a Shcent hat or Greene's Warranted Byrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. Also guarantees a 8 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Names include Bone & Son Dunmore G W Davis Providence Henniman Co Avoca W R Manners Moosic F A Kane Minooka Joseph Davis Taylor.
Patrons are cautioned to sign only contracts bearing Taylor's Directory Co. J James Taylor manager. The notice urges avoidance of any agreements not signed by Taylor's Directory Co. and names J James Taylor as manager.
An old advertisement notes F. and M. T. Howley at 281 Wyoming Ave advertise steam heating and plumbing services and claim Beechams Pills cure flatulence.
Assistant Postmaster Powell reports Scranton’s 1899 post office year set records in stamps postal cards stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers with purchases totaling 14904979 up over 1898. Money orders and registry volumes also rose while the total pieces handled reached new heights driven by city growth and International Correspondence schools business.
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