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 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1899
Page
5
A local offer invites readers to supply overlooked items or replace broken articles at deep discounts. Buyers and sellers are directed to contact the dealer for particulars and pricing details.
Personal items note Thomas Boynon D. EB. James Jenkins and J. H. Fisher registered at the Hotel Albert. In New York J O C Heese of Reese Long travels to Philadelphia to testify against James B Russell alias Tyson in a bogus check scheme. Russell operated in several Pennsylvania towns including Beranton where he defrauded Roose and Bronson Tallman.
The undersigned offers a guarantee for Greene’s Byrup of Tar to cure coughs or colds. If the bottle fails to prove satisfaction or money refund, terms specify a 3" G. Hone location in Amore, Pa. and names Joby FP Donahue.
The Democratic city convention in Scranton will nominate for mayor among John E. Roche and T. J. Jennings. Delegates number sixty four with Roche claiming forty five and Jennings forty. Possible slate includes Edmund J. Robinson for treasurer Esdras Howell for controller and other posts as caucus proceeds.
Hon. John E. Roche told a Tribune reporter at his Capoose avenue home that he has forty five delegates who will vote for him tomorrow. He spoke from St. Charles hotel where his headquarters are located and where returns were received Saturday night. Delegates favoring Roche will meet at the hotel at nine o clock this morning. Dr. J Campbell, current chairman of the Democratic city committee, is to be presented as Roche’s candidate for convention chairman by Hon. John F. Kelly.
Candidate T. J. Jennings campaigned from his headquarters beside Music Hall and declared he would win forty delegates at today’s convention. W. G. O Mualley was named as his chairman pick with M. J. Donohue set to present his name. Delegates will caucus at the Grand Central annex this morning.
Saturday primaries created lively races across city wards with delegates backing rival mayoral factions. Unofficial tallies sparked fights in the Fourteenth ward where Jennings supporters prevailed over Nealis, and in the Sixteenth ward ballots split between Harry May and Frank Callahan. The contest committee will rule on disputed seats and delegate results today.
The document’s release is regarded as highly significant and its findings will be awaited with great public interest as authorities prepare to disclose the next steps.
Edward Wenzel's funeral was held yesterday in Dunmore cemetery with a large attendance from city officials, business leaders, county officials, and multiple fire department units. Delegations from Dunmore, Petersburg, and several clubs followed the oak casket at services at his home conducted by Rev. Edward Welskonff, with floral tributes from the common council and fire department groups.
The will of the late Thomas J. Moore was admitted to probate by Register of Wills Ikoch Saturday morning. It devises all property to his wife Margaret, naming her sole executrix. Drafted January 16, 1895, it was witnessed by Charles A. Keuster and Morgan T. Jones.
Mexia Texas publisher James A Jones recalls two grippe bouts this year. He credits Chamberlain s Cough Remedy with significantly shortening the second illness and keeping him from bed longer than the first. He notes he fell ill and needed bed rest within six hours the second time. Sold by Matthews Bros and druggists.
Reduced Jersey eggs and fresh dairy items. California olive oil sold for medicinal and table use at 90 cents per bottle. Coffee bargains include Coursen's Triple Blend at 32 cents per pound, 5 pounds for $1.50. Java and Mocha 28 cents per pound. Fancy Corn 10 cents per can. eggs priced at 90 cents per dozen.
The old Gravity route between Carbondale and Honesdale is discarded as steam locomotives replace gravity power. About a thousand track workers widened rails by an inch and a quarter, moved rails to standard gauge, and reinforced bridges to form the Honesdale branch of the Pennsylvania division.
A Saturday Tribune report details a pattern of juvenile thefts in which boys, aided by older accomplices, gain entry to houses on nearby streets. Incidents include entries at 683 Monroe Avenue and 918 Vine Street, with suspects observed joining groups or fleeing by carriage. Victims describe pocketbooks, jewelry, and small sums missing, while guardians recall close calls and museum-like caution at various residences.
After a long deliberation the jury awarded Barbara Joyer damages against the city of Scranton. Judge Archbald instructed the jurors on half-property interests and the proper assessment, suggesting about 250 dollars would reflect a fair loss. the panel then awarded 225 dollars, and City Solicitor McGinley sought a new trial alleging judicial error in the extra instructions.
A woman discovered five dollars missing after inviting a boy into her home. The boy, about twelve, wore knickerbockers and slipped in through an unlocked front door. He fled with the money, but a later report notes she erred by trusting him, and a capture could have halted a spate of depredations.
Michael and Ollie McGovern, a 40 year old mill hand and his 14 year old son, fell 40 feet from a charging floor at the south mill about 10 PM. Both were taken by ambulance to Moses Taylor hospital with internal injuries and the father reported in critical condition. The boy suffered a dislocated elbow while both may have additional injuries. The family home is on Fourth street and includes several children.
W H Brainard former St Charles hotel proprietor died yesterday at his Buffalo home after a career in Scranton and Dundas Susquehanna county He left Scranton twenty five years ago transferring the St Charles to his brother Daniel He is survived by a wife a son Edward J and a daughter Mrs Keink Funeral set for Wednesday morning
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York notes policy holders have accumulated 270000 for their protoc ol and labels the fund The Great Family Fund of the World. Prospective holders may share in this fund at low cost and security. The new policy issued Jan 1 1858 features exclusive points. Lambert and Waterhouse in Philadelphia supply information. Also includes ads for Hood's Sarsaparilla cures and Dr Alexander's Lung Healer with claims of efficacy and price.
Notice of sight singing instruction offered by the Jervis Hardenbergh Piano School at a rate of 3.00 per ten week term. Details on enrollment and schedule are not fully readable in the fragment.
Advertising brief noting steam heating and plumbing services by P. F. and M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Avenue. Lane's shop at 120 Spruce Street promotes finest wines and cigars.
The notice lists room and board options with a single room at six dollars weekly and a transient rate of one dollar per day. Regular meals are priced at twenty five cents.
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.