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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1899

Page

8

Deep Cut Prices Offer Overlooked Reed Items

A sale advert invites buyers to fill gaps with discounted goods from previously neglected stock. It promises low prices on assorted items and urges early visits to secure savings before stocks run out.

Banquet and dancing party hosted by local dental association

The Wilkes Barre area hosted a Dental Association banquet at the Hotel Sterling Wilken-Parte Tuesday evening. A dance followed at the home of Miss Gertrude Gilgalion, with a gathering of close friends and a list of guests from New York and the region enjoying the event.

tWuzerne and Lackawanna Dental Hotel Sterling Wilken-Parte T. Wheaton George C. Knox J. J. Fordham H. N. Tratton Laubach Struppler J. Donnegen T. A. Bynon Mies Gertrude Gilgaliion Mre W. Gliigalion Loch Pinesirest Vous Indy How To Miesee Gertrude Grow Miorenee Clarke Agnes Coleman Agnes Jennings

Lovers of Flowers Visit Beles Conservatories Saturday

Lovers of rare blooms may tour Colonel and Mr H A Beies’s conservatories Saturday afternoon and evening with a ten cent entry. Donations help fund a sterilizer for Huhemin hospital, costing over two hundred fifty dollars, with committee members available to explain the exhibits. Orchids are in full bloom and access is from the side gate.

H. A. Beies Huhemin

Gallagher Successful at South Scranton Fair Vote

Gallagher wins by a wide margin in a local fundraising contest at St. John’s Church fair in South Scranton. The tally shows $1,690.10 for Gallagher after a crowded hall and strong public support. Prominent city figures attended, and Gallagher plans a classified donor list.

M. J. Cusick St. John Church Fair OW. Gallacher Mod Cuesick St. John's Church Fair South Scranton KF. A. Tipple Gallagher P. J. Neoliz Mr. Cusick T. Boland T. A. Dunehue Gallagherites

Fourth number of course at the High School programme

Tonight at the high school the fourth number of the lecture course will be presented. The program includes The Pishermin Lotu s Glees, recitals by Miss Faith M Norton and Mira Norton, and various solos and group performances. Several items have been postponed until March.

FORGER RUSSELL SENTENCED TO EIGHTEEN MONTHS

James B. Russell, a noted check forger, was sentenced to eighteen months in the Eastern penitentiary. Judge McMichael of Philadelphia handed down the sentence after Russell’s trial. John G. Reese, a Scranton victim, testified.

James B. Russell Scranton McMichael Philadelphia John G. Reese Clas Russell

Grippe Contagious Warned by New York Health Commissioners

Public notice warns the grippe is contagious and spreads person to person with precautions. An advertised lung healer Dr Alexander promises quick cures and free samples distributed house to house during a promotion. Dr Agnew’s Heart Cure is claimed to relieve heart symptoms in minutes with testimonials from W J Rundle and others.

New York Health Commissioners Alexander

Three Pretty Day Weddings In Scranton Homes

Miss Minnie Rinker wed Dr. E Y Harrison at Simpson Methodist church with a large city guest list including M Ackerman Lincoln Nebraska and Miss Hart of Jackson Street. Anna Hart and Peter W O'Brien joined in a St Patrick’s church ceremony and a Philadelphia honeymoon followed.

Minnie Rinker Weat Scranton E. Y. Harrison J. B. Sweet E. J. Santee Anna Hart Jackson Street Peter W. O’brien St. Patrick’s Church A. T. Broderick Mise Minnie Rinker Peter Rinker Sumner Avenue Kh. ¥. Harrison Simpson Methodist Church EF. L. Santee Lackawanna Misa Grace Acker Mendelssohn Betere W. H B. Dawes Robert Davis Welcom C. Snover W. L. van Buskirk Olyphant Lohengrin Anna Thomas Hart So Jackson Street Peter W. O Brien New York City Mise Marie Johnson Agnes Hurt Slater Uride Peter Niland Weide

Coursen’s Java Coffee and Tea Deals Ad

An advertisement lists Coursen’s Java Coffee at 28 cents and a 25 percent discount versus Tea Stores. Coursen’s Triple Blend priced at 32 cents, 5 pounds for $1.50. Finest Old Mandehling at 40 cents. This week only 5 pounds for $1.75.

Election trouble in Sixth ward prompts court review

Ex councilman John E Regan alleges improper substitutions in the Sixth ward Democratic nominations. James Hewitt and Patrick Keegan were named for district offices on a new certificate after Anthony Mahon and John M Casey prepared separate blanks. Mahon and Casey defend the process, while Regan threatens perjury charges and Mahon Casey insist Hewitt Keegan were duly elected.

John E. Regan James Hewitt Patrick Keegan John White John Ryan Anthony Mahon John M. Casey Mahon Casey Messrs Hewitt and Keegan Regan Hewitt Keenan Cau- Cun Megere Renan White Ryan Mr. Regan

Worker Dies at Parish Breaker While On Duty

George W. Forney 50, a feed er at the mud screen of the Parish breaker in Plymouth, collapsed and died at work about 10 am. George Metal found him unresponsive. Dr. D F. Smith cited heart disease as the cause. Survived by wife and six children. formerly of Danville.

George W. Forney Plymouth George Metal Forney D. F. Smith Danville

Southern Railway promotes investment and relocation prospects

Special opportunities exist today for furniture and woodworking firms textile mills shoe and leather manufacturers. The Booth along the Southern Railway offers openage for electrical plants wholesalers and other business men. For investments in manufacturing industries coal timber lands farms or homes in healthy climates, investigate the Southern Railway territory spanning 6400 miles from the Potomac to the Mississippi and the Ohio to the southern seaboard. Send for publications and tell what you seek to locate advantageously. M V Richards land and industrial agent Southern Railway Washington DC.

Booth Southern Railway Tron Potomac Ocean Miguinsippi Ohio Seaboard M. V. Richards Washington B. c

Finest wines and cigars at Lane's on Spruce Street

Lane's shop at 320 Spruce Street offers a selection of fine wines and cigars for customers seeking premium leisure goods in a compact neighborhood venue.

Lane's Spruce Street

Refund Promise for Gretneas Syrup Guarantee Agreed

The agreement pledges to refund the money on a bottle of Gretne a Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It also offers a smaller bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded, signed by J. G. Bone and others in Puasore and Donahue in Ranton.

J. G. Bone

Committee Begins Campaign Work in Scranton

Alderman W. S. Millar chairs the Republican executive committee as it opens headquarters at 1230 Washington Ave. The group pledges a clean, aggressive campaign to elect the city ticket, with John T. Williams as treasurer and Charles Acker and Jacob F. Miller as secretaries. Millar urges full GOP unity and voter turnout for the February 21, 1903 vote.

W. 8. Millar John T. Williams Charles Acker Jacob F. Miller Millar Central Republican Club Republican City Tribune W. S Millar John T. Willams Charlies Acker Scranton

Firemen's Relief Meeting Elects Delegates and Adjusts Dues

The Firemen's Relief Association met in the council chambers with Vice-president John W. Moir presiding. A key change levies dues from the general fund to end annual assessments, secretary Emil Honn's salary rises to $100 yearly, and new delegates from each fire company were seated.

Firemen's Relief Association Hickey John W. Moir Emil Honn John von Bergen Dempsey Niagara Hore Company Peter Robling, Jr Charles Wirth Neptune Engine Company Charles Simrel Richard Farrell William Connell Hose Company Emil Bonn P. J. Hickey Century Hose Company D. J. Newman BR. Hineline Crystal Hose Company Joseph W. Hall Henry Greenwood Franklin Engine Company A. R. Simrell Fr. W. Long General Phinny Engine Company A. B. Holmes Richard Willams Columbia4 Hoge Company John J. Costello James J. Crier Cumberland Hore Company Roewlar J. J. O Malley Eagle Hore EK. F. Wenzel Mary O'Malley James J. O'Malley Michael May Excelsior Hore Company

Exemption Granted on 1809 Assessment Across Fire Companies

Michael Barrett of Cumberland Hose company and Frank T. Moyer of Nay Aug Hose company led a decision to exempt all fire companies from paying the 1809 assessment of $10. The three daye or six term references appear as historical phrasing surrounding the exemption order.

Michael Barrett Cumberland Hose Company Frank T. Moyer Nay Aug Howe Company

Funeral of Mrs Joseph Green Held at Madison Avenue Home

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Joseph Green at her residence 742 Madison Avenue by Rev Dr Chapman of the Linden Street Synagogue. He delivered an eloquent eulogy. Interment followed in the Hebrew Cemetery at Dunmore. Pallbearers included George Phillips Roe Simon Ries Mr Moyes L Driesen and Samuel Brown of New York City.

Mise Millie Mra Fol. Womeer Marrage Jaco O. Ackerman Dos Linden E. M. Chapmin Linden Street Temple Lohengrin Havuer Bridaarty Upstairina Charles FL Bernard Wormeser Mise Hose Wormer Isaac Ackerman Mere Taibhi Chapmin Mendelssohn Miss Rese Boeing Marvin and Muir Washington Avenue Rudolph Ackerman Lacka- Wanna Avenue M. Ackerman Lincoln Nebraska Fio Simon Joseph Green Madison Avenue Dr. Chapman Linden Street Hebrew Cemetery Dunmore George Phillips Roe Simon Ries Moyes L. Driesen Samuel Brown New York City

Prudential Growth Highlighted in Annual Statements

The Prudential Insurance Company of America shows strong growth with $414 million in in force ordinary policies and $80 million in ordinary life in force. For 1888 it wrote $216 million and paid policyholders over $5 million. Assets total about $25.9 million with a surplus near $1.6 million, signaling solid strength for Gibraltar’s insurer. Also noted are unrelated medical ads and local distribution notes.

Prudential Insurance Company of America Prudential Pridential Han Prudental Gibraltar

Unbleached Harvest Home Sheet and Lockwood Sheeting Notes

Unbleached and bleached Lockwood Sheeting items listed by yard and width including 5-4 6-4 9-4 16-4, with notes on muslin and cambric fabrics and assorted table linen dimensions. Prices shown per yard and various descriptions mix fabric types and widths in this fragmented catalog excerpt.

Gharg Sonn Choi Bumseaseneeneta Des Bas Pemcocccenra Poselle Psapetasuvesseuve Pilcpeerer Lee Atlantic van Khostenweseer Ingundéevene Sae Berkley Lonsdale Cambric

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Norton M. Norton Lackawanna Ave Perry Bros Wyoming Ave Griffin Art Stud A. A. Lindabury Remdence Kom Omee— Williams Building Opp Pastottics Keetdence 210 South Main Avenue Columbian Detective Agency I Bank Scranton, PA Chas McMullen General Insurances Ome N!traders Mattonal Bank Bldg Agkawanna Penn Avenue Wartman Jobn Foy Fitiaten Richard Hioynie P.O Mulley John ‘Faslov Wilkes-Marre Mina Reeves Gormyontown Sidney Williams Jefferson Avenue Sher Courtrichi Honesdale Beranton John Walsh Cusick Undertaking Establishment Thomas Carmody Avoca Lovers OF Flowers Beles’ Conservatories FURST Pishermin Lotus Glee Chat Ew Dunder Sevee Gabes Reperenshobay Grigasby'y Station J. Whitcomb Riley Faith M. Norton Parker Lotus Gleehuis Marie Cowen Mr. Lenox T. B. Aldries Mira Norton Parthcond Blehey Lotus Glee Richelieu the Mr. Conant Forger Grippe Millie Wormser J. C. Ackerman Harrison Rinker Harrison Morgane Macgraves Pharmacy Muhlenberg University of Pennsylvania Hart-O' Brien Coursen's Ib Coursen Java Republican Executive Committee Firemen's Relief Meeting Dr.Bull’s Prudential Insurance Company Hood C. L Hood & Co Lowell Mars Wilkes-Barre Wace Lackewanne Avenue Muslin Sale Clarke Bros Eastman Kodak Co Florey & Brooks Court House Pune Raynolds Hoth Junk Jac Hata Jacketa Pierce'’s Market Prises Lackawanna Ava Hand & Payne Washington Ave Scranton Tribune Maloney OL and Manufacturing CO. Telephone Sorantos
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