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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
3
Bargains linger as stock moves fast. Upright and square pianos sold out. A self playing organ worth 260 dollars remains with twelve rolls of music. Suitable for ice cream parlor or restaurant. Any key plays perfectly. Call to inspect.
The Lawrence band will give an open air concert in front of City Hall tomorrow evening. Other notes report regular meetings, local committee items, accidents, a sewer project, and an upcoming assembly with the Lake aria crowd.
Pennsylvania Railroad sells round trip excursion tickets from its lines to Richmond Virginia for the Baptist Young People's Union of America convention held July 14 to 16. Tickets are valid July 1 to 13 with return by July 31, or extended to August 15 with fifty cent extra and Richmond deposit. Stopover allowed in Washington for ten days on return within ticket limits. Specific rates vary by ticket agents.
Between Beale and Western cities the Lake Shore offers the best mileage speed and comfort. Passengers are assured of highest speed lowest fares finest cars utmost safety and punctuality in every way. Buy tickets over the Lake Shore the country’s most popular railroad.
Smoke the Pocono Maryland Club Coffee and Smoke The Popular Punch Cigars 10e appear in a compact newspaper notice listing product names and brief promotional branding. It reads as an ad snippet with brand style terms and no further context or pricing.
The Republican voters of the First legislative district are notified of a primary election on Saturday June 4 from 4 to 7 PM to select a delegate and alternate to the Republican state convention in Harrisburg. The district convention will meet Tuesday at 2 PM at St Davis hall to count votes.
Voters in the Sevent legislative district will vote July 1 1844 from 4 to 7 PM to elect a delegate for the subd Wnellative district in Harrisburg The vote tally will be held July 8 1844 at 1 PM in Scranton Court House Candidates must register with the district chairman including full name and postoffice address and pay their assessment ten days before the election Votes for unregistered candidates will not count The vigilance committee and return judges will conduct the election and report results to the district convention Frederic W Pihetts is chairman Attest OF W Lowry Secretary June 12 th
Notice states the Republican county committee for the Third legislative district Lackawanna will meet in the arbitration room at the courthouse Scranton on Saturday June 9 at 2 PM to arrange the convention and conduct business. Chairman I Matthews presides with Secretary J R Watkin attesting. Beranten, Pa June 10.
Notice outlines the second district primary for delegates to a state convention. Voting hours are 4 to 7 PM on Saturday July 1. Ballots cast at Burke’s Ball Cornell and Corhonmdale. Nominees must register ten days before the election. results certified by the district convention under Judge Smith.
Mister Car Buiter Cantinid from Delaware, Lackawanna and Western shops and Mrs. Canthend Wert were passengers aboard the Domine bou steamship Hamilton when it collided with and sank. The couple were bound for Point Contort, Virginia, where Cantinid would represent his company at a national convention of the Master Car Builders.
On account of the Grand Lodge meeting of the B P O Elks at St Louis June 20 to 28 1894 the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell round trip tickets from points on its line to St Louis and return at reduced rates Tickets on sale June 18 and 19 valid for return until June 25 Consult ticket agents for special rates and conditions.
It asks why Mary and Club Coffee are sold in premier groceries from New York to Texas and answers that customers receive full value with the product.
Steam Heating and Plumbing on Wyoming Ave serves Snake The Popular Punch Cigar le.
A petition filed by Mr. Comegys seeks an injunction against City Controller Howell Barber Asphalt Company and the City of Scranton to halt action under the asphalt repair ordinance. The motion cites bidding irregularities and questions legality of a ten year private contractor repair plan.
Government classify Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a medicinal product. The listing emphasizes its claimed health benefits and regulatory status, reflecting a period attitude toward patent medicines and tonics.
B P Lowery of Staten Island sues Driesen alleging injury after slipping in a rear store room flooring removed during alterations caused him twelve foot fall and permanent injury. The defense hinges on contributory negligence though prior store liability rulings loom. Vosbury and Dawson represent the plaintiff. Welles and Torrey defend. Jury verdicts pending on related civil actions before Judge Purdy and adjourning respected.
Attorney ER C Newcomb filed a move to remove the administrator yesterday. The action seeks to alter duties and oversight, detailing grounds for removal and potential replacements as the case proceeds.
Court records show a petition to remove B H Shurtleff as administrator of J B Farries estate claiming all debts are paid and heirs are of age. Shurtleff counters that debts were covered and seeks royal protection from Delaware and Hudson company collections. A citation is pending to show cause why he should not be discharged and the matter may proceed to summary action.
The record lists numerous witnesses examined yesterday across townships Langetafil and Fenton with names including Dalton Borough figures such as W. L. Manon and J. lL. Tinkham, plus Frank Franklin, Marshall Finn, and others. Additional witnesses appear for Fenton Township and North Abington, Weet Abington, Newton, Waverly, and Feranten areas.
Mary J Farnham sues her four brothers S D and W TH Vail Carbondale John A Vail Jermyn and Ad Vail Ufford to recover 2207 25 claimed under a contract of Jan 28 1908 for the use and keeping of their father Samuel B Vail They allege only 1275 has been paid Attorney Vosturg and Dawson for Farnham
Divorce case Shaffer v Shaffer set for testimony at 9:00 a.m. Judge Ometer to hear. A rule to strike non-suit in Mt Vermont Coal Co v Mt Jesup Coal Co granted yesterday. Eugene Noack tax collector bond approved by Judge Gunster for 39 200 with sureties C M and Peter Yeager.
An advertisement invites shoppers to Nettleton on Washington Avenue for latest shoe styles and special prices. The copy also touts a patent remedy claim stating liver complaints are cured by Teech ams Pills.
Superintendent Fitzgibbon announces that after pending changes the local shops will be the most modern in the country. Large engine work, new automatic air compressors, and a 140 foot addition to the locomotive erecting shop are planned as Kingston machinery moves to Bloomsburg division work.
The DL&W company builds the largest engine yet for its freight service. Engine D will debut around July 1 from the locomotive shops with 2x/0 inch cylinders and will haul heavy trains over steep grades in the Trend Clark’s Summit and Pocono areas. Engine 78, the current heaviest freight puller, is to be remade and sent out about June 25, followed by Engine 44 for rebuilding.
The New York Railroad Press praises the new management overhaul of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and supports President Truesdale and his lieutenants. C A Delaney, superintendent at Dickson Manufacturing, attends the Master Mechanics Association convention opening at Old Point Comfort Virginia.
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