Piano on easy terms for price of 225 dollars
A dealer advertises a splendid piano offered for 225 dollars with easy payments. The note invites potential buyers to see the instrument and consider the value compared with usual trial-carted pianos.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1899
Page
3
City notes teachers paid and local notices
The public school teachers were oiled yesterday. The Barber Asphalt company will begin work on Washington avenue between Vine and Mulberry streets tomorrow. Some unknown person filled box 44 at Washington avenue and Mulberry street. William Richmond is reported to have purchased calm dumps from Oak Coal company, contrary to Bowen’s statement. Funeral this afternoon for Edgar Clifford, who died Sunday, at Creek from the residence of his father, 182 North Washington avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barber Asphalt Company
Washington Avenue
Vine and
Mulberry Streets
Palse Alamm
Mulberry Street
Ancptiter Richmond
William Richmond
Oak TH Coal Company
Richmond
Lie Bowen
Favern
Edgar Clifford
Sundey
Ocreek
Winfather
North
Warhington Avenue
Pay Day Strikes Hit Local Colieries
The workers at Delaware Lonskipawanna and Western Railroad collieries not Continental were paid publicly yesterday. Oxford and Tee collieries employees were also absent from work in a wage dispute reported by the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te & W
Iyde Park
Delaware, Lonskipawanna and Western Railroad Company
Dee, Oxford and Tee
Hoard of Health Meeting Sets New Members In Weld
A regular meeting of the Hoard of Health is scheduled for tomorrow night. Two new members, Dr Reginalde ami Tyr and Timihuim, will take their seats, and FT. Widmayer will present his first report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoard OF Health
Hound of Health
Reginalde Ami Tyr
Timihuim
Apotor
Goose Day Club Hand Die At Country Club
Goose Day events include an open hand die at the Country Club this afternoon for all members. Two rites are planned with a tankard and three cups. Entries must be made at once, preferably by noon on Saturday.
Griffin Keene Nuptials In West Scranton
Arthur W. Keene of West Scranton and Miss Grace Griffin of Clark's Summit wed Sunday night at the Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. Reynolds officiated. The couple reside at Clark's Summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin-Keene
Arthur W. Ieene
West Scranton
Grace Griffin
Clark's Summit
Thuit Winer
Mr. Reynolds
Keene
Run Down by Street Car In Providence County
Patrick Kelley a 12 year old state picker at Pine Brook colliery was struck by an incoming Providence street car while chasing a departing car. A gash opened above his left eye and he was taken to Lackawanna hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Kelley
Pine Brook Collery
Providence
Lackawanna Hospital
Health Board Reports Week of Decline in Deaths and Diseases
The board of health recorded twenty four deaths last week, eight below the average. Communicable diseases fell compared with both the average and the preceding week, which had ten cases. Seven diphtheria and three measles were reported, with one scarlet fever death and two diphtheria deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Theresa
Muster at Armory Delayed for Absent Company A
Officers decide to summon former members of Company A by mail to gather at the armory Friday for a final muster. The roster will be inspected that evening alongside Company HB.
Election Contest Names Winners in Scranton Ward Contests
The article lists winners in the Scranton Nineteenth ward and Second district, naming candidates such as Cavanaugh Langan Hecht Saor Togher Grimes Morin Ryindler Kioss Gilroy Herrity Reidenbach and Andrew Owekl Goullsboro Drum Spring Brook Moser Prive, reported as decided yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath
Langenif
Scranton
Diniriet
Oa Cavanaugh
John Langan
Joseph Hecht
Chalren Saor
Morton Togher
Patrick Grimes
Join Morin
Jxout Ryindler
Andrew Kioss
John Gilroy
Avelin Herrity
Jacob Reidenbach
Second Distriet
Andrew Michael Owekl
Goullsboro
R. C
Drum Spring Brook
David Moser
William A. Prive
Sidepath Commissioners Appointed by Judge Archbald
Judge Archbald appointed three sidepath commissioners under the act of April 11, 1299. W. S. Meare and Berman V. Ritz of this city receive three and two year terms respectively, and A. F Gebhard of Jermyn has a one year term. Petitions were filed with Judge Archbald by Vred Tl. Beers Beranton William BE Ware Carbondale A 4 Dun eing Scranton Arthur Frothingham Beranton and Edward W. Thayer Beranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Meare
Berman V. Ritz
Ths City
A. F Gebhard
Jermytn
Judie Archbald
Vred Tl. Beers
Beranton
William BE
Ware
Carbondale
A. 4
Duneing
Scranton
Arthur Frothingham
Edward W. Thayer
Gompers Will Not Attend City Labor Meeting
Telegram from Mr McGuire confirms he will attend to address the mass meeting of carpenters and builders at the armory next Thursday evening. The Building Trades council notes Gompers will not attend despite invitations, citing that it came from the council, not the Central Labor Union. Evidence from contractors shows some work continuing, with 4-teen carpenters at Moyer and 16 at Green Ridge Lumber, while Taylor & Tubbs report no current workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuire
Samuel Gonpere
American Federation of Labor
Ft National, International
Tite
Gompers
Building ‘Trades’ Council
Central Labor Union
Building Trades Council
Camarel
Beady
Inter Organization
Huilding Trades Council
Tribune
Hower & Stender
Frank M. Moyer
Taylor & Tubbs
Taylor
Williams
Conrad Schroeder
Peter Stipp
John Colligan
Reker & Co
Kitwell
Elone Masane
J. Ft. Woolkey & Co
Green Ridge Lumber Company
John Fenore & Son
Judge
Mulherin & Dwdge
Exchange
Lake Shore Line Offers Modern Cars and Attendants
Describes the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway as America's finest road with passable coaches, modern vestibules, patent heated system, gas lighting, and elegant parlor dining cars. Claims unformed attendants cater to patrons on the Buffalo to Weatergolties/Pocono route with smoke of cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
America
Lake Shore
Buffalo
Weatergolties
Foote Couple Celebrate Sixty Years Married in Duryea
Mr and Mrs Eben Foote marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary in Duryea on Friday night. Born in New York and Pennsylvania respectively, they were married in Pittston township by Erastus Smith on June 1 1859. Surviving children grandchildren and great‑grandchildren attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duryea
Eben Foote
Foote
Plainsville
Lucerne County
Williarma Foote
Wilkes-Barre
Harriet Knapp
Nettle Lamont
A. I. Fdsall
John A. Wood
Lyman Hoffecker
N.C. Clauson
Two Men Arrested in Shooting Case Near Scranton
Special Officer Snyder and Constable Davis pursued two men to Morville court in West Scranton after a Saturday shooting that left Officer Kays wounded. Anesteo Cexsu and Joseph Smith, laborers in the mines, were arrested and held for a hearing. Police scrutinized clothing and cloth threads but found no solid link to the shooting. County Detective Leyshon to investigate. Doctor Wilson reports Officer Kays improving with near normal temperature and good pulse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofer Snyder
Kays
Central City
West Scranton
John Davis
Snyder
Morvile Court
Anesteo Cexsu
Joseph Smith
West Side
Burgess Powell
Dunmore
Tleth
Leyshon
Wilson
Lackawanna Hospital
Weaver
Anniversary of the Wyoming massacre observed at monument
The hundred and twenty first anniversary was celebrated at the Wyoming monument by the Wyoming Commemorative Association. A large audience gathered in the tent for an excellent program. Alexander's Band of Wilkes-Barre provided music. John Harris, president of Bucknell University, delivered an eloquent address on Conditions of National Tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Monument Crouada
Alexander
Wilkes- Trnure
John Harris
Bucknell University
Europe
Signs to Come Down Under Street Commission Order
Street Commissioner directs removal of blown or hanging signs over sidewalks. The measure targets canvass signs set up along the curb while preserving signs above the right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foyle
Meroes
Newport observes first anniversary of Santiago destruction
The first anniversary of the Spanish front destruction at Santiago was observed by the North Atlantic Squadron in Newport Rhode Island. Warships raised flags and bunting at 5 o clock, ships and harbor yachts dressed, and a 21 gun salute marked noon. Crews hosted special dinners. races, minstrel shows, and entertainments followed aboard various vessels. Mr and Mrs Charles B E Coursen announce a son born in InBimdale Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
BR. L
J. S
Santiago
Sampo
North Atlantic
Blindbay Woman Catherine Lindmas Dies in Sudden Illness
In Soranton Mrs Catherine Lindmas of Wid Keolinr man court, wife of Jamin Lindsay, age 59, dies. Survived by two sons James Lawrence and Anthony and one brother H. Bone. Funeral at 10 00 tonight with requiem Mass at St John s Church and burial in Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soranton
Catherine Lindmas
Wid Keolinrman Court
Jamin Lindsay
James
Lawrence
Anthony
Bone
St. John's Church
Industrial World reports new storekeeper and large steam hammer
J O Connor becomes storekeeper for D L & W Company and a 2 500 pound steam hammer is installed in the D L and W locomotive works blacksmith shop replacing a 6 pound hammer. Officials note anthracite trade challenges and shifting labor demand across regions with mixed freight and storage trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O'Connor
Kingston
The
Lackawanna
Federated prudent policy guides Lackawanna railroad stance
An official states no federation move specific to the Lackawanna rail line and reports continued staff reductions. He describes a general nationwide momentum toward workers’ federation, while stressing the company’s policy aims to secure best results and businesslike conduct, with discharges preventing strikes and a decisive leadership at the state department.
O Connor Takes Post as Delaware Lackawanna Storekeeper
J O Connor appointed general storekeeper of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company and began duties yesterday. He will work with Superintendent Pilvcibbons in the motor power and machinery offices. He declined to outline policies, saying he is busy arranging staff and will appoint a chief clerk and clerks soon. His family will move to the city within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowdle
Bulldera
Lato
Clit
Furiy
J. O'Conner
Truesdale
Dvelaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
O'Connor
Pilvcibbons
Tribune
Hie
CP Connor
Termin
Freight department shake up announced for Lehigh Valley
A general reorganization of the freight department is planned to extend across the entire system. Officials deny knowledge, but a reliable source confirms the announcement, with official word expected in early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Company Labor Update
All shops and offices of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company close for the day Poles are being distributed for the long distance telephone link connecting Tunkhannee Nicholson Fac toryville and Berantan James Mellon chief draughtsman from the locomotive department visited Owego on company business Work on the extension to the erect ine shops of the Delaware Lackawanna
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawan, and Western Company
Tunkhannee
Nicholson
Factoryville
Berantan
James Mellon
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Owego
Delaware, Lackawan
P. J. Finnerty Killed in Train Accident
P J Finnerty of Hunker Hill Dunmore was instantly killed near his home when getting off a coal train and falling under the rear engine. He was 22 years old, a plumber with Nolan Bros, and treasurer of the local plumbers union. Survived by his mother two brothers and four sisters, funeral set for tomorrow at St Marys church with a high mass of requiem. An inquest was deemed unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Finnerty
Hunker Hill
Dunmore
Pinnerty
Nolan Bros
Michort
James Finnerty
Michael McHale
Join Ruane
Mia
John Langan
Mies Kate Finnerty
Welock
I On Welock
St. Mary's Church
Reet Jm Bi. Mary's Cemetery
Coroger Roberts
Scranton Club Increases Membership To Meet Demand
The Scranton club raises its residence cap from 150 to 175 and out-of-town limit to 75 to accommodate long waiting applicants. Nine applications were pending but vacancies did not appear, leading to a decision to raise the limit and admit members in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Club
Itty
Howe
Vavanes
Ordinance Aims Tax on Itinerant Merchants in City
Mayer Moir drafts an ordinance under the recent act to levy a special tax on itinerant merchants. It contemplates a tax of 21 dollars per month or fraction thereof, aiming to deter merchants from entering the city. Senator Vaughan notes the act avoids features of a prior measure deemed unconstitutional by Judge Gunster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer Moir
Act of Assembly
Vaughan
Gunster
Short Letters of Interest Published in The Tribune
Under this heading brief letters of interest are published when accompanied for publication by the writer’s name. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interesill
the Tribune
Obstreperous dispute over business property and health orders
A letter recounts conflicts between a shopkeeper, Mrs Jewell, Dr Mand, and police and board of health. The writer alleges harassment over alleged property issues, alleged “fy-netting” to block light, and a move conflict tied to a lease and competition. He asserts integrity and seeks fair space to run his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Than
Board of Health
Mand
Chief of Police
Jewell
Dr .Mand
Fox
Hand
Hen Wook
Owd
Vox
Half Fare Tour to the Golden Gate by Lehigh Valley Railroad
League for educators offers a one single fare round trip plus two dollar membership fee to attend the National Educational Demonstration convention in Los Angeles from July 1 to 15, 1899. Tickets on sale June 5 to July 15, return by September 6, with tours and sightseeing in the West. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details. Smoke the Pocono Se cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Los Angeles
Cal
Lehigh Valley Railroad
California
Lehigh Valley Ticket
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Advertised for Infants
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain colic and diarrhea. It claims it calms the child, soothes the gums and bones, and suggests asking for Mrs Winslow’s by name, at twenty five cents a bottle.
Trouble With Lehigh Valley Miners Over New Safety Lamp
More than 120 Lehigh Valley Coal Co workers went on strike closing five collieries near Wilkes-Barre. They oppose the Rolfe safety lamp and a second rule requiring a designated blaster using an electric battery, arguing weight, light, and delays. Company officials defend the safety lamp as reducing fatal accidents and show willingness to press the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Wilkes-Barre
Durance
Prospect
Oakwood
Midvale
Wyoming
Dorrance
Railway conductors and trainmen seek pay reform at July conference
A delegation from the Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen met President Truesdale of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western in New York. They presented rules the workers seek and set a conference for July 12 at which the officials will decide on them. It is said Truesdale supports the mileage automation pay request, with no initial friction expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Wall Street Journal
Lackawanna
State Department
B. D. Caldwell
Western Passenger Association
Order of
New York
Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawinnt
Western Road
Loust
No More Mine Parties End Visiting Passes at Delaware Lackawanna Mines
Superintendent Loomis of the mining department ends the practice of issuing visiting passes to the Delaware Lackawanna and Western mines. He says visits waste workers time and harm the company, though not opposing mine visits in principle.
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Hagleton
Wyoming Valley
Superior
Duluth
Tidewater
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Delaware, Lackawannis and Western Company
Loomis
Department of Mining
Aersons
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