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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1899
Page
3
Bargains available as the upright and square pianos have sold. A splendid self playing organ valued at 260 dollars with a dozen music rolls remains. Ideal for an ice cream parlor or restaurant. It plays a 50 foot range and can be tried by appointment. Call to view.
Local notes report payroll details in Scranton with mentions of the Delaware and Hudson, a contractor moving to Philadelphia for a large project, and a schedule of community events. Highlights include a supreme Young Men's Institute address, evangelistic services, church gatherings, and a public lecture on Scottish Highlands.
This piece ponders the irresistible pull of coffee once tasted, suggesting that its appeal outshines other beverages at any price. It explores habitual craving and sensory satisfaction driving repeated use.
Emery P L Andrus and Mise Myrtle Kromer daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin OG Kromer of 08% North Trenley Avenue were married by Rev J T Bweet at the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church. The ceremony took place in the parlor decorated with potted plants and national colors. Leving Tomlinson played the wedding march as the bride entered on her father’s arm followed by the groom and bridesmaid Miss Marie Stephens and best man Floyd Schoonover. A reception followed and the couple later moved into their new home at ww Jackson street.
The marriage occurred yesterday at the bride’s mother Mrs A Maycock’s home on South Wyoming avenue. Rev Richard Hierns officiated with Helen Taylor of Janesville Wis as flower girl and Herbert Stone, bride’s nephew, as pare. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple left for an extended trip through New York. The immediates attended the Kilker and McKeon families.
David Edwards of Swetland street and Miss Sarah Jones of Twenty-third street were married at the bride's parents home on Wednesday evening.
Commencement exercises at the Lackawanna School of the Lackawanna featured eleven graduates receiving diplomas as Principal W A Buell departs. Addresses by Rev Rogers Israel and Prof Buell highlighted the program along with prize awards to Harold Close Grace McLean and others.
A large social event took place at Lake Ariel with a moonlight dance in the grove pavilion. Several hundred youths from the city and surroundings enjoyed Bauer’s music as the Erie and Wyoming excursion train carried attendees to the site after 7 pm and returned at midnight.
South Scranton School held the closing exercises for St Luke’s Parish South Scranton kindergarten yesterday afternoon in the Throop Memorial building hall. Mlle Bether A. Thomas presided over a nineteen item programme of games and songs.
Editor John Bevins of the Press Anthon Iowa testifies to fifteen years of use and broad recommendation of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by all druggists Matthew Bros wholesale and retail agents.
An OCR fragment promotes Nettleton's on Washington avenue and Lane's on Spruce street with Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claimed as a universal remedy. Claims include pain relief for teething and diarrhea and worldwide sales, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
Secretary Atherton of the Scranton board of trade will propose that local manufacturers be represented at the Export exposition opening in Philadelphia on September 11. He urges securing space and preparing a Scranton exhibit of industrial products for an audience from around the world.
A late night fire at Protheroe and Watkins grocery at 208 South Malin avenue appears incendiary. The blaze struck the main floor and spread to stairs where an oil can was found. witnesses saw a man flee the cellar door. the stock worth about 6000 was nearly destroyed. insurance totals 4000 for the business and 1500 for the building owner Evan J. Davis.
Builders' exchange says no change in position amid a planned industry tie-up starting Monday. Johnson Colliery miners to strike today as Greenwood still unsettled. several woodworking firms face shutdowns if action widens. Carpenters collect weekly benefits while tinters and plasterers hold firm. master plumbers undecided awaiting exchange move.
The Greenwood colliery strike has shut down the entire mine as drivers unionize and press wage demands. They request raises for team drivers to 1.49, single drivers to 1.18, door-tenders to 0.70, and tenders to 1.10, a claim Superintendent Lovering says compares wages with neighboring mines.
The article notes that drivers employed by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western company must supply their own oil and cotton while at Greenwood the illuminating material is provided free. Both sides show no sign of concession, and the dispute continues unresolved.
The Johnson Colliery strike is expected to be declared this evening as management has not shown any overtures. A public meeting will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock in the fields near the mine to discuss the issue.
Peter Harvey of 226 Larch Street died after a two day illness caused by heat prostration and high humidity. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9 AM from St Patrick's Church Green Ridge with interment at Cathedral Cemetery.
A reader notes a paper claiming reputation functions as a bubble while a second Tramp dismisses any reputation in his own. The exchange includes a quip about soap and references the New York Journal.
If you seek wedding gifts, visit our newstoods opened daily for weeks. Baronies marbles art glass china bric a brac fill our selection. You may buy elsewhere but our goods and prices are unmatched. See for yourself and compare.
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