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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
8
Norton's Bulletin offers remnants and small quantities at half the usual prices to clear stock after inventory. Limited amounts remain for one or two rooms of each pattern as they push to make room for new spring stock.
The Misses Julia and Christie Zenke visit Carbondale friends. Mrs DP lL Vate returns from Fort Meyer and Washington. Henry N. Atherton of North Main Ave spends a few days in Albany. Dr d F Taylor of Winnipeg visits his dentist brother in Albany. County Commissioner Thomas Haynes of Wilkes-Barre called at the commissioners' office. Peter F McLaughlin, formerly with Handley and McLaughlin, joins Myer Davidow's shoe store.
Major Fellows, secretary of the board of control, warned state authorities in Harrisburg about a discrepancy in city statistics on children aged 6 to 16. He asked for a correction to secure extra school district funding, though both he and President Jayne doubt the altered figures will be accepted due to late initial submission. Also notes Stleff planos record and Lane's advertisement offering wines and cigars.
An anxious appeal to city and valley dealers to call and purchase from local manufacturers. Large stock of Corbins Hardware including heavy hardware, full hinges, carpenters tools, a fine team of horses and wagons, harness, and more.
John H. Brooks and T. H. Watkins of this city gain rising reputations for their play on Florida links in the East Coast club tournament. Brooks wins the Miami championship and a handicap match, while Watkins also qualifies and competes as the circuit moves through Miami Palm Beach Ormond and St Augustine with matches against Clayton Dizon and J L Taylor en route home.
The Board of Trade will meet Monday evening with plans for a twenty minute talk by William Griffiths on washing coal to mines, illustrated by stereopticon views. Discussion includes Scranton’s 1900 census impact on city class, proposed amendments to laws, and changing meeting night to the third Tuesday. The 1898 blue book is issued listing officers, members, and committees.
Beginning with Monday night bowling handicap tournament will be conducted in the Scranton Bicycle club's alleys with about thirty members competing. The event will run two weeks, three games a night for ten men, twelve games per bowler. Scratch men Worden Wardell and Moore lead. handicaps assigned from five to twenty-five pins among the others.
A report to Secretary Atherton by Agent Knapp covers June 1 1899 to February 1 1900. It lists 2 cages prosecuted in court 2 horses suspended from labor 3 horses humanely killed 200 cases investigated 800 offenders warned 56 horses taken to the shed 15 to veterinary surgeon 2 to harness shop 10 cases of reckless driving 3 whippings 11 horses blanketed and 2 new drinking places secured. Revenue of $431 collected March 8 1899 to February 1 1900.
Select council meets this evening in regular session with many minor items. The license tax ordinance is expected to go to committee and most likely pass by default as select has just one more regular meeting before reorganization. The speakeasy ordinance may also advance by default unless a special common council meeting is called.
The Scranton Hallway Company safe, locked since Monday morning due to a upset mechanism, remained unopened yesterday. Company employees were paid yesterday afternoon. A renewed attempt with electricity began around 2 am. Morrin Brothers, 920 Lackawanna Avenue, advertise footwear sale. Beecham's Pills advertised.
Wellington Lavalle of Honesdale was convicted in U S district court of counterfeiting and possessing counterfeit money. John Gansel of Munsey Valley was acquitted on both counts, claiming to be an undercover detector. Lavalle was sentenced to eighteen months in the Western Penitentiary after the jury recommended mercy. Mary Adams and Lizzie Hoffman of Dornside pleaded guilty to sending an obscene letter to Jacob Adams, with sentencing to follow.
A Northumberland County grand jury indicted Jacob Grover for breaking into the Chulasky post office and he pleaded guilty but awaits reenforcement. Emma Eastlick and others faced charges for opening letters or selling labor without licenses. they pleaded or paid fines. Moran, from Nanticoke, admitted to burglaries after being caught at the scene with helper Ewing who posed as a tramp to learn Moran’s plans. The grand jury and district court near completion. a final case will be reviewed tomorrow.
The Linden Street synagogue observed Purim with services led by Rev. Dr. E. M. Chapman. The congregation read the Book of Esther in sections read by Sabbath school members detailing Esther, Mordechai, Haman, and the rescue of the Jews, ending with Haman’s downfall. The Jewish festival marks the lots drawn by Haman for the massacre on Adar 12 and the survival of Esther’s people.
A fragment from a heated opinion section appears unsigned and noncommittal about who authored the views. It notes that the writer does not assume responsibility for the opinions expressed and hints at a spirit of editorial indirection.
Martin Joyce of Scranton explains a discrepancy between certified registration copies and county assessor enrollments for children aged 6 to 16 in the Scranton School District. He argues the certified registrations, aligned with compulsory education law, should match the assessors’ figures and that errors lie with the assessors. He urges correction to prevent district harm.
The document records a refund promise for a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Byrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. It also mentions a second small bottle offer to prove satisfaction or money refunded, signed by multiple local pharmacists or merchants including Abert Sehuita and F. L. Theerle, with locations in Char, Pr ones.
I thank the many friends who kindly assisted me during the sickness and death of my wife Carrie F. Bupp, and those who sent floral offerings. Special thanks to Golden Star council No. 41 Daughter of America and the choir of the Calvary Reformed church. Louis F. Stipp.
A skeptical note questions paying an extra $100 for an incoming plane that is likely not superior to a Biloff, arguing the added expense is unwarranted and burdensome.
The board of health discussed a proposed milk ordinance with no definite action. Concerns included inspecting dairy herds outside the city, legal authority, and enforcing existing rules. A 200 copy distribution plan to milk dealers was approved for next meeting.
Frank C. Huffman, representing Frank C. Bostock, plans a city Elks street fair in early summer. He will take a special committee to Brooklyn in the first week of April to observe a fair in operation under Mr. Bostock's supervision.
Five thousand El Modelo cigars offered by Coursen's with a price of 2 25 per box general sale noting bulk quantity and discount terms implied by the listing.
Arrangements begin this week to install a Holmes burglar alarm at the Merchants' and Mechanics' bank on Lackawanna avenue. The system links directly to the Central police station. alarms trigger a bell and the watchman is alerted immediately. Banks already using it include Third National First National Scranton Savings Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit and Dime Bank.
Knights Templar Coeur de Lion commandery No 17 elected officers for the year at a Masonic hall meeting on Spruce street. J James Taylor was chosen eminent commander Walter L Henwood captain general Ed Evans treasurer E P Kingsbury recorder Edward L Buck trustees Ezra Ripple Charles Derman and Fred J Amsden.
The Olyphant borough council failed to break a thirteen ballot deadlock in last night’s meeting. A decision on successor appointments rests with tonight’s session as state law triggers dissolution if the stalemate continues.
Pittsburg March 14 Police Captain James Thornton of Allegheny was reinstated after a hearing by Director Murphy. The director exonerated Thornton and ordered him to return to duty. Mayor Wyman sent a reply stating it improper for the mayor to attend a department hearing.
A dissolution sale listing at Morris Brothers at Lackawanna Avenue announces eightincent price deals including Jersey eggs priced per dozen and men’s miners’ shoes offered at reduced rates from Coureen’s.
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