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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1898
Page
3
The fragment lists multiple 19th century classified requests and ads seeking agents sales reps and workers. Entries include monopolized commissions for doors cigars and storm doors plus positions for sales agents and a few personal notices seeking employment or domestic work. It notes locations in Boston Rochester Chicago and Scranton with various compensation terms and duties.
The Olyphant Kindergarten was formally opened and dedicated under the Lackawanna Presbytery. Rev. George Guild presided, with remarks by Rev. George Guild, Rev. S. Legen, and local supporters. the project included charitable aims to elevate foreign-speaking youth and featured a new building funded by Delaware and Hudson Canal company figures and local benefactors.
The capital building commission met to open inspection plans and advertise for bids next Thursday. Proposals require a $15,000 check and a $150,000 bond. Each day of delay costs $800. Proposals will be opened Tuesday at 4 PM.
In Philadelphia on January 18 Judge Hanna of the Orphans Court settled the estate of Arthur Padelford. The ruling distributes the estate under intestate laws as if no will or codicil existed, naming the widow his second wife and Valerie, daughter by Bettina Girard, as heirs.
The thirty eighth annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Horticultural Society met today with Professor Hedges of York presiding and a large attendance. After reading the treasurer’s report no business beyond organization was transacted. Officers will be elected tomorrow.
The Mahoning rolling mill at Danville Pa was sold at auction in Philadelphia today under a trustee foreclosure. Bidding opened at 2500 dollars and the plant went to R K Polk of Danville for 29200 dollars. The sale included seven parcels of land and all shops and facilities on them.
About a dozen storekeepers in the southern Philadelphia section were arrested by police for possessing penny-in-the-plot machines. Magistrate Beetz set each in $500 bail for court.
Wilkes-Barre, Jan. 18. Postmaster Bogert received Washington instructions to cut carrier force. Two letter carriers will be suspended immediately under the order.
Washington dispatch reports pensions issued for John F Kingsley of Athens Bradford amounting to eight dollars with initial approval noted. The fragment confirms a government pension action dated January 18.
A Brockton Massachusetts woman writes that after six months of illness and failed medical advice she recovered using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Blood Purifier and Sanitive Wash. She describes relief from femate troubles headaches numb spells and fatigue and urges others to seek the same treatment.
Ken Johnson, a colored man, faced Alderman Howe on a cruelty charge after a rabbit left in a third floor room of the M. Por building reportedly starved and lived in filth for weeks. Johnson claimed the animal was fed recently and denied mistreatment.
John Dougher of Avoca rushed to Dunmore to aid his ill daughter Mrs Cubride on Webster Avenue. She collapsed near morning and died before medical help could arrive. The body was taken to Avoca on the Hamill and Wyoming Valley trains.
A large delegation from the Ancient Order of Hibernians Board of Erin met at Butterworth hall to settle society accounts before consolidating with the Board of America. John P. Quinnan led the session with about 100 lodge representatives present and Edward Blewitt spoke. Gifts were presented to Milea J. McAndrew and others, and Quinnan received a gold headed cane. Meetings will continue next Sunday at College hall in Scranton.
Tribune classifieds advertise help wanted and rental or sale listings with varying rate per word. The page highlights pricing like one cent per word and fourteen cent per word, indicating a mix of small ad options.
Classified notice states situations wanted ads are published free of charge and must be strictly in advance. advert placements require no post payment and readers are cautioned about charges and timing.
Public notice style ads seek agents and sales reps in multiple cities for various companies. Listings include compensation ranges, commission structures, and requirements such as canvassing, stock subscriptions, or sample sales. Names of firms include Evans & Co, Clifton Soap and Manufacturing, Snyder's cake company, and Wong Chemical Company. Many entries request stamped replies and specify locations like Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Lawrence Mich Cleintal New York.
Readable fragments note improvements at 700 Electric Avenue Ciren Ridge PL W. Stokes, Attorney, Wyomming Avenue. Causes unclear but records indicate legal action or notice related to property improvements and local property owner details.
Classified ad promotes sale of the Keystone Steam Laundry plant including a 20 horse power boiler and high rating iron equipment. Advertises one cent per ward and lists Weston as a location or seller. Describes the asset as nearly new and in good condition for purchase.
Public notices announce annual meetings for Moosic Powder company Tribune Publishing Company and other Scranton firms with dates in January 1901. Also included are charter applications and name change petitions for local organizations, with polling times, offices, and transfer restrictions.
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