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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1899
Page
3
A window advertises a rare bargain item with options of $25 down, $10 per month or $5 per month to suit the purchaser. It promotes a 125 concert phonograph that plays as loud as the original performer, with some choice records arriving, priced at 0 cents each.
A flood of brief notes covers civic meetings delays and mishaps. Topics include postponement of a planned park event, upcoming meetings at the federal building, a balloon ascent schedule, a streetcar conductor injury, a nighttime blaze, a burned dwelling, a misfortune at the river, and miscellaneous notices from the local commission and clubs.
In a New York hospital a patient neared recovery after surgery removed a large piece of cloth from the abdomen. June weather in Warh ingten showed one half degree cooler than last year with nineteen clear days, seven cloudy, four partly cloudy, and winds from the west. A Telephen company is planned to extend lines between ML Pocono and Strawdsburg, connecting Tobyhanna, Greentown, Gouldaboro and Lake Ariel, with routes toward Stroussburg and Hawley. Local officials report no public-interest details from a conference regarding a new schedule of rules with Provident Trycedale. Attorney John R. Edwards is favored for a supervisor appointment in Lackawanna, Nice and Monroe counties, likely involving many sub-appointments. Domestic tensions noted as W. W. Bahr seeks separation from his wife over alleged property disputes, while labor unions report meetings and officer elections in Carpenters Hall amid ongoing strikes.
An unknown man was found dead on a bench outside Engles grocery on Alder Street, South Beranton, around 4 a.m. He had liver trouble and was described as a likely drunkard. Undertaker Miller and Dr Kolb conducted a postmortem examination, with no identification on the body. Remains to be photographed and buried at the Potter's Cemetery. He appeared to be about 50, with a small moustache and a week's beard. He had little on him besides two prints, money, a handkerchief, and a tie. He had been seen in various parts of South Scranton recently.
Omar Mesh of Ferris Street Olyphant stabbed Albert Tan last night during a drinking quarrel over a witch. Mesh fled town through back streets before help could arrive. Dr Van Blokle treated the neck wound, while Dr Van Sickle warned recovery would be doubtful as officers search for the assailant.
In West Beratton on July 1 Patrick Gilbeta aged 2 years from Luzavelle Street. Funeral tomorrow at 4 o clock from St Patrick's church with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Died Lavelle Green Ridge July 4 Mrs Domino Lavelle aged years of 100 Penn Avenue route funeral tomorrow from St Palschurch with interment in Dunmore Cemetery. Muldoon Green Ridge July 2 Anthony Muldoon aged years at sister's residence 410 Penn Avenue. Funeral Wednesday morning at o'clock with Mass and interment in Cathedral cemetery.
Patrolmen Patrick Kays and J. Bavider were attacked on upper Jefferson Avenue by two men. Kays was gravely wounded in the abdomen, Snyder lightly to moderately wounded in the shoulder. The assailants fled toward Delaware Street. a search and manhunt followed with a $600 reward offered.
A woman troubled by monthly uterine pains and ovarian issues reports stunning recovery after using Mrs. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sumative Wash. She describes severe decline after a flood in her thirties, says doctors gave up, and credits the remedies with restoring health and vitality.
A testimonial from Mrs. Magain A. Bnaowx of West Pr Tomasant praising Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for regulating irregular menstruation after two bottles. The letter claims the product restored monthly regularity and recommends it to others.
The Re Francis J Bateman was formally installed as pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd Green Trees yesterday by Rev Hinhop Talbot of the diocese. He received the keys from senior warden Ben Dimnick and pledged to devote himself to the parish. Rev Bateman formerly served in Rawlins Wyoming and New York City and was praised for modesty and devoted service.
A mass meeting is planned in the Athena next Thursday evening to address current difficulties faced by the workers. The event is under the Building Trades council and the executive committee, with promises of speeches by notable figures including Mayor Moirling and Labor leaders. Prominent local business leaders are invited, and the overall tone is urgent as organizers seek to unite workers and employers.
A Half Fare Tour to the Golden Gate via the Lehigh Valley Railroad offers one single fare for the round trip plus two hotel or meals fees. Tickets go on sale June 5 for travel from June to September with inclusive passage and sightseeing opportunities. Contact Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Smoke the Popular Punch Cigar priced at 10 cents and Beecham's Pills claimed to dispel drowsiness. It also mentions Smoke the Porono cigar in brief.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a long trusted remedy for children’s ailments. It claims to soothe the child, calm pains, relieve wind colic, and cure diarrhea, with a price of twenty five cents per bottle.
Frank Carticci returned from New York to announce he sub let the Ellis Island foundation contract for the landing station. He accuses strikers of a conspiracy to ruin him, claiming losses of up to 40 000 dollars to 50 000 dollars and vows to prosecute those responsible while noting he will not overpay his workers. He defends pay levels and denies reports of low wages as fabrication.
Mev Thugers Israel at St Luke's preached on aiding city charities including the Home for the Friendless and the Founding Home. He urged all to give within their means, noting many institutions lack funds and public support. He highlighted South Side Kindergarten and St Luke's summer home as examples of needy programs.
The speaker urged repeated appeals for funds to sustain a summer home while noting the impossible task of securing money for an expected children's ward at Lackawanna Hospital. He stressed the need to protect hospital services for children and challenged ongoing fundraising gaps.
A five year old Annie Walsh of Jones Street swallowed half an ounce of laudanum after a bottle containing a drug used for a broken jaw was left within reach on the porch. Neighbors and family acted quickly but the child’s condition was serious for several hours. doctors reported some danger but expect possible later effects.
Religious News Notes reports Rev Bishop Mehanecotfirmed a large class at St Peters Cathedral and a collection for Pope Leo. Patriot services were held at Providence Presbyterian Church with noted music and veterans attending. a convention at Ashley dissolved and committees appointed. various ministers and congregations across the area observed sermons and proclamations.
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