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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1899

Page

5

Local residents confined at home due to floods and illness

The notice lists several individuals including Mies Hiilawleitis Mwai and Matted Phe confined to their homes on Now Ani avenue and Dinkson avenue amid flood conditions near West Pittston and Devon. It notes regional flood impacts and mentions agencies in Delaware and Western regions.

Wilkes-Huare Ani Avenue Mises Norit Molel New York West Pittston Westsloore Lee Bee Devon Jackinor

Condition Improves for Burglar Jabi Bhannan in Hospital

reports say Bhannan remains at Lackawanna hospital with wounds stabilized after surgery. police recovered twenty four fragments of bone material from the wound while investigators seek the true identity of the suspect known to Detective Molgan as Stranyon or Shannon.

Jabi Bhannan Lackawwanna Hospital Uyin Molgan Stranyon Melis Rven Shannen Shannon

Poor Board Case Seeks Name Substitution in Warrants

Attorney J H Burns presented a petition signed by John J Murphy asking the court to substitute Frank J Mikt for Terppe in the poor board warrants. The court took no action on the petition.

J. H. Burns John J. Murphy Cour Frank J. Mickert Terppe Poor Board

Obituaries Two Local Deaths Reported in Blakely

Died notices report the deaths of John George Fehiniit of Metorstore Moareh aged unknown with funeral at St Peters Lutheran church and interment in Tounmore cemetery. Ruth Hope, young daughter of Mr and Mrs Austen of Blakely, funeral at 6 o clock at the residence.

Moareh John George Fehiniit Yonglok St Peters Lutheran Church Tounmore Button Blakely Maren Fey Ruth Hope Austen Hlakely

Minority victory in school board restructuring battles

The meeting of the reconstituted board of control saw the minority faction upset the building committee plans. Heated debate over purchasing 100 plus 15 new desks for No. 2 and the hiring of a janitor for No. 6 dominated proceedings.

Throat Cut Incident Baffles Policemen in Green Ridge

Oscar Carpenter, 01, retired hotelkeeper, was found in a field near Boles Car Wheel Works with his throat cut. He alleges an unknown woman challenged him for the time and attacked him. A bloodied razor was found and identified by his wife as missing from his room. Carpenter has been mentally unsettled after a recent trip.

Oscar Carpenter Mulberry Street Dixcourt Boles Henry Lather Pine Brook Lackawanna Hospital Carpenter Green Ridge Jefferson Avenue

Meeting of Principals Round Table at Wish School

Prof Harry Renmerling presided over a meeting of the Principals Round Table at Wish School yesterday. Dismissed paper by Miss Leona D Leo of Neola urged teachers to form The Teachers Mutual Benefit Association begun March 16 1905. She noted $500 in funds invested and pledged further support as the association grows. The talk was well received.

Harry Renmerling Teachers’ Mutual Benefit Association Epiine D. Leos Neola Jwenul

Wet Serato Man Arrested in Suspected Fire Incident

Tony Magniotta of Wet Serato faced Alderman Millar after Mrs. Mary Hutach accused him of starting a fire while working on foundations near Hutach’s residence. The ground was frozen, a fire was set to thaw soil, and flames reportedly spread toward the Hutach home. Magniotta was held on $500 bond for court appearance.

Tony Magniotta Wet Serato Millar Mary Hutach Migniottia Magniotta

Coffee and Tea Prices Marketed in Testimonial Notes

A column of testimonials promotes Coursen's Java at 25 cents per pound, ten cents below regular retail. Peri Wall India Ceylon Tea available at 50 cents per pound, with Hyson and Formosa colours also 50 cents. Farinose Parches Wheat cereal priced 14 cents, two for 25 cents. Wheat Drink offered as substitute for coffee at 15 cents per pound. Golden Rio Coffee listed at 15 cents per pound.

Java Peri Wall India Ceylon Formosa

Large Crowds Welcome Soldier Trains As Delays Frustrate Return

Large crowds greet the second and third sections of the Thirteenth regiment arriving after delays caused by the Atlantic Coast Line. Soldiers complain of dirty cars, missing sleepers, and poor service. officers and families meet the troops amid confusion and partial welcome, with many marching past the station and into waiting crowds.

Carboudite Honesdale Rowling Cape Hin Kiel Railrad Company Rolling Company Co Athinde Coast Line Uiner Cunne Ty Boranten

Board of Health hears case on sanitary rules and licensure

A special Board of Health meeting discussed prosecuting a alleged sanitary rules violation in a school building case. Dr. W B Allen will proceed while City Solicitor M A McGinley reviews the law and notifies the board when ready. A. B. Briggs received a conditional scavenger license pending health officer approval. The board also adopted a resolution praising Thomas M Cullen for his service as food inspector.

Board of Health W.B. Allen M.A. McGinley A. B. Briggs Pmcer Murray Foy

Sudden Death as Train Strikes Man on Delaware and Mifflin Tracks

Frak Olkiewaski of South Wyoming avenue was killed instantly yesterday afternoon at 1 50 while on railroad tracks near the South steel mill. Passenger train No 3 struck him. he suffered skull and jaw fractures and a broken right leg. Remains were taken to Lackawanna Hospital and later to the deceased’s home. Coroner permitted burial without an inquest. funeral set for Thursday at Minooka cemetery.

Frak Olkiewaski Wyoming Avenue Delaware and Mudeon Clide- Wasky Olklewasky Lackawanna Hospital Remaains Lupuski Frank Volklewler Roberts Minooka

Soldier Honored at Homecoming for Bourke

Sergeant Richard J. Bourke of Company C and Tribune special correspondent for the Thirteenth regiment returned to a welcome yesterday. He had earlier left with the soldiers, and in the Fuller building he shared an office with Alderman John T. Howe. At Lohmann's restaurant a dinner awaited him with his brother and local constables among the attendees.

Richard J. Bourke Tribune Thirteenth Regiment The Solters Bergeant Bourke John T. Howe Fuller Building Alderman Howe Lohmann

Strikers Resume Work At Mt Pleasant Colliery

The Mt Pleasant colliery resumed operations after a morning consultation with bosses. Workers agreed to return to duty on the old terms, while some stayed away and were to be assigned later. Nearly the usual number of horses were hurt yesterday.

Mt. Pleasant

Lake Shore Railroad praised for punctual service and luxury cars

Advert describes Lake Shore trains between major cities with scheduled connections, sleeping cars and dining service. It touts comfort safety and management efforts, cites a contractor and mentions Chamberlains Rough Remedy and local druggists.

Lake Shore Railroad Ite Boston New York Buffalo Ceveland Cincinnati St. Louvse Toledo Chicago Lake Shore

Arbitration note on refund of a jovenut bettty at Greene's Warranted Byrup

The undersigned agree to refund money on a jovenut bettty at Greene's Warranted Byrup of War Mit satis fe gute ie ous souge for oaid. They also pledge to prove eating warey money at Pera J. G. Howe & goa, pus are Pa John P Donahue.

Greene Pera J. G. Howe Goa John P, Donahue

New Ruling on Mortgage Bonds Clarifies Stamp Tax

Commissioner N B Scott revises the ruling on bonds accompanying mortgages, classifying them by tax when pledged, with higher stamp rates for taxable mortgages. The decision also changes how undivided profits are taxed, distinguishing profits used for loans from those for dividends. Tang 820 Spruce Street advertises fine wines and cigars.

N. B. Scott Cox Mortenage Bo Cone

Remember In One Love Day Emerson Piano Giveaway

The notice promotes a piano giveaway with winners announced at 4 p.m. Wednesday. It promises two additional pianos later on April 20 and May 24, inviting non winners of the first draw to try again in upcoming drawings.

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