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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1899

Page

8

Royal Baking Powder Shines Despite Shortage

In a time of shortage readers note there is no baking powder as economical in practical use as the Royal brand praised for its performance and value amid supply gaps.

Shannon Pleads Guilty and Sentenced in Criminal Court

John Shannon pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay a $1 fine and three years in the Eastern penitentiary. The judge denied hospital parole but said medical care would be provided if needed in prison. Mrs Jennie Stevens faced multiple charges in a separate case involving a suspected brothel on Lackawanna Avenue.

Jennie Stevens Edwards William Tate Arthur Young John Shannon Eastern H. M. Edwards LD. W. Searle Shannon John Seamon Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Peckville W. J. Broad Broad John PL Quinnan Shannidimn Neme Edwarde Dugrean Stevens Commonwealth Lewis Ringlind Wyoming Avenue James Sisson Carbondale Mmil Niesen Hurting Charles W. Stewart Willard L. Stewart Hufting Albert Zenke Jjr Minnie Sheppleman Charles F.yoiffer Matilda Froitey Searle James Foster Frank Shienski Benjamin Vaughan Priceburg John McAndrews Mre McCabe Bartley Mra

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Pledges Cure

A testimonial from Mrs Mollie of Linaria Cum Tenn details relief from dim vision palpitations shortness of breath headaches and numbness after using Dr Pierce's medicines for about a year. The writer claims improved strength able to wash and carry water and urges others to write to Dr Pierce at Buffalo NY for guidance and remedies.

Wales Dr. Pierce

Case Resumes This Morning

The court case slated for today will resume this morning as both sides prepare further arguments and the judge reconvenes proceedings.

Coons Sues Scheller Over Alleged Slander in Scranton Case

Charles J. Coons, recently moved from Indiana, filed a slander suit against Charles Scheller Jr. of South Scranton. Both men are life insurance agents. rivalry is cited as the motive. Coons is represented by attorney John P. Quinnan and others.

Charles J. Coons Indiana Charles Scheller, Jr South Scranton Scheller Coons John P. Quinnan

Deputy Sheriff Appointed and Road Viewers Confirmed

Matthew Beam was yesterday appointed a deputy sheriff by Sheriff C. E. Pryor. A rule for a new trial was refused in Meyers vs Litts. Masters was appointed judge of election in Sixth ward Carbon dale. The Covington township road report was confirmed nisi with width fixed at fifty feet.

Matthew Beam C. EK. Pryor S. Meyers William P. Litts BF. Masters Carbondale Covington Township Jacob Rosenfield Archbald Jonas Brandt George Cosme Assumpsit Scranton Railway Company K. A. Zimmerman A. Schoenfeld Franklin Avenue Mercantile Moses Pureunder John L. Lowry Tuy Lowry Carrie Lowry Bert HH. Lowry Mary Jane Lowry Thomas Richards James Gorman Priceburg Arsumpsit Pancvast Coal Company Winton Coal Company Allee M. Winton A. H. Winton John R. Edwards W. H. Thomas

Ward constable seeks bond for contest costs after election

The ward constable asked for a rule to compel the contestant to show cause for not posting a bond for costs in the contest. The argument court, Judge Archbald and Deputy Prothonotary John Rh. Williams to hear the matter. Voter totals from the special election in the Fifth ward show Goishal 43, Hughes 85, Dorsey 17, Mitchell 158. Minnie Honan and Anthony Kenny sought a marriage license. she is 19 with no consent, guardianship given to her sister Kate Honan, and the license was issued.

Piehth John BK. Walsh Archbald John Rh. Williame Firth Charles C. Goishal Edwin G. Hughes George W. Dorsey Patrick Mitchell Minnie Honan Anthony Kenny Ireland Kate Honan

Langstalt Election Witnesses Examined In Court

Report from Up the Country notes witnesses examined before Commissioners Lewis and Duggan in the Langstalt contest. Names include Booth Abington A A Courtright Fred Covey C Covey W Reichardt Benjamin Munter G T Burdick N Davia J W Halletead Charles Gernon Frank Stonder Leander Von Storch D W Wher W T Snook Silas Griffin James Holgate Ambrose Griffin J M Courtright Alva Townsend G FR Huntock Frank Lewis Dalton Amassa Dean John Johnson 44 M Ives Sidney Johnson Jasper Shoemaker James Gardner G Von Storch George Brown John Marshall W R Rice Fred Schoonover John Kramer William Phillips George Decker Oscar Reynolds William Slade Fred Beemer Charles M Mailey Frank Miller W C Kelsor John Pitlinger E B Reynolds C J Thomas Ben Beemer J G Smith F D Brundage Peter H Lasher E F Osterhout K Benton H Hobbs F S Peck Edward Morgan Quenburn Philip Harris Newton Elmer FE Richards C P Smith A H Smith H P Richards B Mollm llater La Plume Florence Bristol S lit ley.

Langstalt Lewis and Duggan Booth Abington A. A. Courtright Fred Covey C. Covey W. L. Reichardt Benjamin Munter G. T. Burdick N. &. Davia J. W. Halletead Charles Gernon Frank Stonder Leander von Storch D. W. Wher W. T. Snook Silas Griffin Charles M. Mailey Frank Miller W. C. Kelser John Pitlinger E. B. Reynolds C. J. Thomas Ben Beemer J. G. Smith F. D. Brundage Peter H. Lasher E. F. Osterhout K Benton H. Hobbs Peck Edward Morgan Quenburn Philip Harris Newton Elmer FE. Richards

Board of examiners named for mine foreman certificates

Judge Archbald appointed John R. Jones Patrick H. Sammon and James Young as a board of examiners with the district Inspector for the second inspection district. They will examine candidates for certificates as qualified mine foremen for one year from the January term 1899. For the first district James E Morrison Joseph T Roberts and Charles P Ford were named as examiners.

Archbald John R. Jones Bellevue Patrick H. Sammon Moosic James Young Dunmore James FE. Morrison Carbondale Joseph T. Roberts Jermyn Charles P. Ford Olyphant

Sister's share not equal to mine says Bobby

Quote from Chicago Record about a boy named Bobby arguing with a teacher over dividing six apples with his sister. The teacher says three apples each, but Bobby doubts his sister’s fairness, implying a trick or unequal share.

Bobby Chicago

Glove Importer Offers Sample Line of Fabric Gloves

The Glove man announces an importer sample line of a thousand pairs of gloves in cotton lisle taffeta and silk. Prices range from 25 cents to 75 cents per pair with sale prices starting at 10 cents through 25 cents for timely buyers.

Glove Sale Offers Wide Range at 25 Cent Prices

A mixed lot of gloves and mitts for women and children offered at 25 cents per pair. Includes lisle, taffeta, silk, cotton, and gauntlet styles in blacks, browns, greys, blues, and reds with elbow length mitts and varied values noted.

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York Judee Edwards No. 20 Lackawanne Avenue Bie Aleo Ander Robling Foot Carpenter Berland Cerning Anthony Kenney Beranton Elizabeth Brennan Thomas M. Morrison Scott Township Robert W. Patterson Seranton Minnie W. Smith Mefanton Annie Kantorn Sopmin James H. Kelly Ecceene Anthony B. Cooke Scranton dJennie Court House News Notes The Olive Wheel W. M. Bingham Washington Ave Witneses Langstaff Boards OF Examiners Ultura Porras Porras D. Ary Cation U. A Thos. Kelly's Mount Pleasant Coal Dementio Uee Offee Cornell Mount Pleasant Coal CO Scranton’s Shopping Center Connolly & Wallace Washington Weston Mill CO Carbondale, Olyphant C. Rodisons Sons Pilsner ASO N. Molt St Scranton, Pa Moosic Powder CO Laplin & Rand Powder Co,s Repauro Chemica Co City of Williams & M Columbia Hartford Pierce and Stormer Kellum & Conrad Third National Bank Connell Henry Belin, Jr William H. Pack Holmes’ Electric Spalding Plorey & Pauene Shington Count Hes
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