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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1900

Page

8

Firemen’s Committees Fail to Resolve Fall Convention Affairs

Firemen's general committees met in the municipal building to wind up last fall's convention. No progress was made as the special committee on financial affairs reported no action due to only one member present. The group plans to reconvene in two weeks. auctions and a few items remain to be disposed of, with funds and assets still disputed.

Common Council Avoto @hich Hickey Treasury

Parts the Population Illustrated exhibition ad offer

The paper promotes a weekly publication titled Parts the Poposition Illustrated issued over twenty weeks at four dollars total. Each part contains sixteen views showcasing the Greatest Exposition, urging readers to purchase through the paper’s advertising column.

Colurmna

Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as cure all remedy

A modern claim extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal cure proving its merit through numerous cures. The text asserts benefits for indigestion and nausea and invites belief in the product's efficacy.

Hood

Injured at the Court House in Cruel Prank Incident

Mrs. Fred le Weimer of Dunmore, a frail widow, collapsed at the Washington Avenue court entrance after learning her husband was jailed. She fell, struck her head, and was taken to Lackawanna hospital. No fracture. she should recover in a day or two. She had no friends to help and supported herself as a scrub woman since his incarceration.

Fred le Weimer Dunmore Bop Bailey Rad Wanhington Avenue Myles FB Gibtona Lackawanna Hospital Welmer

Forger Arrest After January Forgery Case

A January forgery in Vincenzo Fience’s city led to an attempted capture by Postoffice Inspector Gorman and Deputy Marshal Burns. In Westfield New Jersey an intercepted registered letter exposed Fiengo, who used the alias Giuseppe De Felice and was held to answer to federal charges of interfering with a United States marshal.

Vincenzo Fience Jamea Pelagy Fiengo Postoffice Gorman Finego Weatfield N. J United States Burns Jersey City Enelith Flengo Guiseppe de Felice Federal Grand Jury

Mrs Ella Amerman's Funeral Held at Colfax Avenue Home

The funeral for Mrs Ella M Amerman was held yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock from her parents' residence at 412 Colfax Avenue. Rev. Robert F Pierce officiated with Rev. David Spencer joining. a church quartet performed. Interment followed privately at Forest Hill cemetery. Pallbearers included Luther Keller J W Browning J L Stella Thoman F Hevan William McClave and F Cummings.

Ella M. Amerman Charles F. van Nort Colfax Avenue Robert F. ¥. Pierce Penn Avenue Forest Hill Cemetery Luther Keller J. W. Browning J. L. Stella Thoman F. Hevan William McClave F. Cummings

Thanke for Support to Marine Mann Hospital

The president and directors of Marine Mann Hospital express deep gratitude to all who contributed, whether by gifts, perv, or patronage. A recent residence event hosted by Colonel H. M. Doles yielded a near 72,500 in total receipts, with two afternoons and evenings of sales aided by broad sympathy and unity. The Hotel Jermyn cigar promotion and corner hospitality aided the success.

Teand Marine Mann Hospital H. M. Doles

Sturges Replies to Bribery Criticism in City Affairs

A lengthy letter from Mr. Sturges defends his stance on the North Washington avenue pavement dispute and the city’s handling of bribery cases. He asserts he would pay the assessment if insured the public project would not be wasted and criticizes corruption among councilmen, noting several honest officials while condemning widespread graft and moral decline in the city.

Jara H. Torrey F. B. Beers Municipal League Sturges Times of Hi Washington Avenue Aldiikewisse

Municipal League Ends Corruption Fearful Appeal

A speaker declares a rising citizen movement unnamed as the Municipal League will continue until corruption is made unfashionable and dangerous in the city. He emphasizes broad citizen action beyond individual control and foresees defeats as part of the effort for salvation of youth.

Dr John G Paton to Visit Scranton Churches Today

Dr John G Paton a renowned missionary arrives in Scranton today and will address the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church this afternoon. He preaches at the First church tomorrow morning and at the Second church in the evening, and will stay as guest of Dr and Mrs McLaod.

John G. Paton Scranton Women's Foreign Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Paton

Court opinion limits foot front rule in Mulberry cases

City Solicitor Vosbure notes the superior court ruling in the Koehler case affects Mulberry Avenue assessments. The ruling does not repeal the rule but requires that assessments not exceed actual paving in front of a property. Providence Road may be adjusted to fit the decision before final levies.

Vosbure Koehler Mulberry Providence Read Mulberry Street Providence Rosd Vosburg Superior Court

Hood Name Rights Granted in Sarsaparilla Case

In the U S circuit court a decision favors C I Hood & Co of Lowell Mass granting exclusive rights to the word Hood for sarsaparilla. J C Hood of Louisville Ky and Louis H Renkert faced injunctions restraining use of Hood’s name in products or sales. The April rulings prohibit others from using Hood or Hood’s in sarsaparilla names or branding.

United States Hood C. L. Hood & Co Lowell Mass J. C. Hood Loulaville Dr. Hood Lou Baker United States Circuit Court C. I. Hood & Co Honda

Tour of Inspection by City Schools Board

The teachers' committee of the board of control inspected many city schools yesterday. Morning visits included Nos. 4 9 28 34 27 and Green Ridge Kindergarten. afternoon visits covered South Scranton Nos. 2 3 5 11 15 and 30. At No 27 the janitor triggered the fire alarm, evacuating the building in fifty five seconds.

Board of Control Green Ridge South Scranton

Police Pickings in Looted Docket Report

Della Shoemaker was arrested in a drunken condition by Sergeant Detter and Patrolman Parry and jailed by Mayor Moir. Thomas Watkin, caught stealing fruit, will face a police court hearing with Mr. Coutven. George Coffee and Gulceppo Cuaglamo were jailed after a street fight near Lackawanna Avenue with a loaded temper and a short blade incident. The two prisoners were fined 85 dollars.

Della Shoemaker Detter Parry Moir Thomas Watkin E. G. Coursa Lackawanna Avenue Potter Central Wation Pollce Coutven George Coffee Gulceppo Cuaglamo Day Freaey Center Street

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised by Des Moines Family

A Des Moines family testifies to the Chamberlain Cough Remedy relieving coughs lung troubles and whooping cough with full satisfaction. They express gratitude to the manufacturers and request accommodation through Matthews Bros. for sale. The item also lists The Popular Punch Cigar at 140.

Chamberlain Doty Des Moines Iowa Matthews Bros

Man Held on Charge After Woman Alleges Assault and Poison Plan

Alderman Kelly records sworn testimony by Miss Mary Ogorogak accusing Michael Mossach of criminal assault and supplying medicines to cause a crime. Mossach admits intimacy but denies further charges. he is jailed in default of bail while investigators pursue the case with a hospital guard and imminent transfer plans.

Mary Ogorogak West Side Hospital John P. Kelly Michael Mossach South Washington Avenue Ignats Oram Nats Mossach Oram Mosgach Jake Elliman George Davin Ogorczak Gibson E Street Sarah Keirvin Keirvin Mossad Kelly Mosaach Fulton

Chester Butts In Jail After Arrest By Alderman

Chester M. Butts, ex producer, was arraigned before Alderman Howe on charges by his former wife Lillian Butts. She alleges two years of violent assaults and recent street harassment with indecent epithets. Bail set at $200. he was detained after a day of town skirmishing.

Alderman Howe Chester M. Butts Howe Lillian Butts Butts

Unable to Parse Full Article Fragment

A partial line notes an arrest with a reference to Riley and Constable Cola, indicating the person was taken to county jail.

Riley Cola

Commencement Exercises at Lackawanna School 1900

The Lackawanna School holds graduating exercises on Thursday June 14 at 7 45 pm in the school house with an annual address by Rev William Futhey Gibbons A M The lower school closes on Thursday June 14 at 1 40 pm The Pall term begins on December 12.

William Futhey Gibbons

Girls department to reopen on September 24

A new girls department for ages nine to twelve will open on September 24. Circulars apply to Mice Sherwood at 806 Quincy Avenue. Local unions 898 519 151 144 of the United Mine Workers plan an excursion to Harveys Lake on July 11 100, tickets from Beranton 76c and Providence fie.

Mice Sherwood Quincy Avenue Talted Mine Workers of America Harveys' Lake AH United Mine Workers Beranton Providence Fie

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