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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1899
Page
5
A listing invites buyers to supply overlooked items or replace broken articles at deeply discounted rates. The offer promises low prices and quick turnover, aiming to fill gaps in stock while clearing warehoused or unsold goods.
The dealer endorses Knabe Vose Ludwig and Briggs pianos noting long service from 10 to 14 years and high customer satisfaction. They emphasize firms must hire skilled builders and deliver exceptional construction and value to both dealer and buyer.
Personal items note HM Burns traveling to Philadelphia to argue the Pittston school case. O W Gardner of Montrose ran errands in the city. Representative P W W Timlin returned to Morrisburg after a two day visit home in Jermyn. Miss Gertrude Hes of Hethieham visits Bertha Powell in Moravian Seminary. Engagement announced between Katherine Timberman and Rev J W Randolph of Mt Peter's Lutheran Petersburg.
The article reports that several men linked to Beranton Coal and Pine Brook Capouse colliery interests were admitted to practice at the Wanamond bar after passing a recent law exam. Sponsors included Joseph O Brien for Lynch and Hon John Reynolds for Watt. Social details note Miss Doris Short hosted friends at her parents residence with tea and games.
Miss Margaret Gertrude Gannon and John Fitzgerald wed yesterday at St Francis Catholic church in Braunton Va. The ceremony featured Rev Father McVerry and Roy Father Lynch with music by the choir. The couple, natives of Scranton Pa. and Max Meadows, plan to reside in Max Meadows after a wedding tour.
Colonel Henry A. Coursen of the Thirteenth regiment reports disbursements from the Tribune fund. Items include ambulance use and horse sale, recruiting notices, harness, water procurement, cartage, flags and poles, regimental lumber, and band repairs totaling $181.18. The band is praised as a source of enjoyment for regiment members.
Andrew Kawolski Andrew Slav doraki bail for Dante Lang owki Z Lopotyner in a conspiracy case with prosecutor Surdel. They seek to strike off forfeiture of recognizances claiming they were misled into thinking the case would be quashed and that Surdel continued prosecutions after arrests and a grand jury meeting.
The grippe is stated contagious with 80 declared by the New York Health Commissioner. The malady spreads person to person and public precautions are urged. Free samples of Dr Alexander's Lung Healer are distributed door to door during the campaign week. The ad touts quick cures for coughs lungs pains and pneumonia prevention.
Renowned author Fr Hopkinson Smith delighted a cultured Scranton crowd at the Bicycle club charity event for the Young Ladies Society of the First Presbyterian church. Rev Dr McLeod praised his dialect readings, especially Colonel Carter of Cartersville, Tom Grogan, and Jonathan Gordon, with vivid Southern and New England portraits.
A thief rummaged A J Casey 337 Jefferson Avenue on a Sunday evening but left about 2100 dollars of jewelry behind. He took 85 dollars and a diamond scarf pin valued at 50. Described as a second story man, he climbed from a porch roof or window and was traced by muddy footprints and rubber imprints. A man in a brown suit returned twice seeking thread before the theft was discovered.
Reduced Jersey Eggs guaranteed fresh within three days. California Olive Oils for medicinal and table use at 90c per bottle. $9.00 a dozen. Coursen's Triple Blend Coffee 32c per lb. 5 lbs for $1.50. Worth 48c per lb. Coursen's Java and Mocha 28c per lb. Fancy Corn 10c per can. 90c per dozen.
Thomas H. Watkins yesterday filed independent nomination papers with no plan to run for common council in the Fifteenth ward. Returns show he was defeated in the ciucua by Richard Thomas. the Democratic candidate is John Wagner, Jr.
Official notice states the final filing day for city nominations is February 3, while boroughs and townships must file by February 6. Filers must submit certificates of nomination by these dates under state law.
The Lackawanna and Nickel Plate routes offer daily vestibuled service with Standard Pullman Waener Buffet Sleeping cars and gas heated day coaches. Meals at Nickel Plate dining cars are affordable and porters assist all passengers. For details contact F J Moore Nickel Plate Buffalo or ticket agents on D L & W lines. Lane's at 920 Spruce Street advertises wines and clears.
The undersigned promise to refund the Money on Mievent belle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tur if it fails to cure your cough or cold. They also guarantee a percent to prove satisfactory or money refunded. J. G. Bone and others listed in Pennsylvania signatures.
A long running Jamaica style case unfolds in Scranton and Harrisburg courts over a Woodanell New Hampshire gold mine and a West Ridge coal deal. George A. Winans sues L M Bunnell for excess expenses plus repayment of loans while Bunnell contests fixed limits. Other cases include Dolphin Dimmick vs Steel over two sevenths interest in West Ridge Coal and a 15 year old Leonard vs Clark plumbing dispute with $91.50 verdict and multiple docket items.
An appeal promotes opportunities in manufacturing, farming and home investments within the Southern Railway territory. Listings invite factories in furniture, textiles, iron and steel, electrical plants, wholesalers and other ventures along 6000 miles of track from the Potomac to the Mississippi and the Ohio to southern seaboard cities. Includes contact for M. V. Richards, Land and Industrial Agent, Washington.
At the Hillside home a notice mentions Jan and August Pressler aged at years with details incomplete regarding relation or event in this clipped item.
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