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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1899
Page
8
Mayor Bailey announced after a meeting with Captain Robling that he will resume the police chief role Monday. Acting Chief Gurrell, praised for his record, is relieved from duties, with two extra patrolmen funded in the appropriation ordinance for interim coverage.
Shamokin residents were alarmed when counterfeit silver dollars, many dated 1874 and 1884, spread through town. A drummer tested coins at the Philadelphia Mint and found them good money. The probe followed arrests of George Cypatias and C Okonsky in Somerville New Jersey and a Shamokin raid uncovering counterfeit currency. A carload of goods marked was also reported last Saturday.
The Dress Goods Department presents a Louvre like collection of rare fabrics. Customers praise the exclusive styles once only found in cities. The assortment features silk and wool brocaded matelasse crepons plain French oplins poplins etamine and other imported textiles at moderate city prices.
We offer high class silk poplins at two-fifths under value, 20 inches wide and formerly priced at $1.25 a yard. No weaving or dyeing flaws, just makers’ bad management. Limited stock in new sensational shades at 75 cents per yard.
Household goods consigned to Croatias were halted at Shamokin. The car was opened and examined revealing counterfeit tools and hundreds of dollars in nickel and half dollar coins. A complete whiskey still and other efforts were found. The two men are jailed in Pittsburg.
John Zurenski died at a hospital after shooting himself in Smithville. The coroner will appoint a jury. the piece also notes a favorable report on Fred Herman's Philadelphia operation, an election board case, a church mass, and city budget appropriations totaling 68 800 dollars for multiple departments.
Shortstop Nugent of Utfca signed by Wilkee Barre. Harry Smith of Mocuilion Ohio signed with Wilkes-Barre at catcher. Jud Smith and Al Wagner of the Washington club sold to Toronto. Scrappy Joyce of St Louis to New York by Mann ory. Mike Griffin of Brooklyn outfielder purchased by Chiveland for 4000 dollars. Frank Bonner to play second for Hartford in the Eastern league. Buffalo releases catcher Urquhart but retains pitcher Lee. Bam Wine sold to Newark. Michigan football Cleven to play two games with Pennsylvania. Joe Corbett rumored to marry a Californian. Hig Bill Clarke signs to play first base for Pitts burgh. John J. Kelly of Shamokin recommended for Micle Young’s umpire staff. Allentown club may move due to grounds issues. Catcher Clarke of Baltimore to Bowton, release purchased for 8200. Cincinnati Reds begin training in the South. Brettenstein joins as pitcher. Frank Prinn to run Reading’s interests in the Atlantic league. Lancaster to face Boston in exhibition before National season. Atlantic league holds special meeting in Philadelphia April 1 for schedule. Horchester reclaims Duke Derby and signs with Philadelphia, may play for Wilkes-Barre if released by Pigltlow. Jimmy Casey, ex Toronto, to play third for Washington. popular in the capital. Corell to play Lehigh at South Bethlehem April 2 in first in years between colleges. Superintendent L Root says tenants from Rondout to Honesdale will offer full work to every wherlmen this year.
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