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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
10
The Elks outscored West End of Wilkes Barre 2242 to 2177 to seize the lead in the tournament. The series finale gave the Elks a 13509 pins to 13486 edge over Backus for the title. George Phillips led Elks with 183 in the final game.
Local ads promote "The Queen Quality" ladies shoes as glove fitting and easy selling for five dollars a pair. Mahon's Shoe Store at Lackawanna avenue serves as sole agent, with Clark's on Washington avenue offering early varieties, plus plugs for steam heating and plumbing services by P F and M T Howley on Wyoming avenue. Beecham's Pills advertised for sick headache relief.
Fixtures for sale at low prices include counters shelves scales paper holders safe typewriter cash register cash conveyor two horses and three wagons with hardware tools ranges furnaces and plumbing goods. Retail department to close in a few days.
Persone interested in a new Atlantic League met at the Hotel Jermyn to discuss a season opening likely April 26 and ending September 15. Scranton representatives Sanders and Burnham will manage the local team, with Elmira Allentown Newark and Philadelphia-area backers present.
An advertisement claims eight hundred thousand trial bottles of Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy have saved lives. It promotes the product as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles, liver disease, rheumatism, dyspepsia and female ailments, urging readers to request a free trial bottle with pamphlet by sending name and address to Rondout New York.
In Lexon, Councilman M J Cusick faces a second Grand Jury appearance amid a broad bribery probe. He denies any offer of 300 to vote against the telephone ordinance and confirms he was in Dan's saloon with Dr Haggerty but received no money. The panel questions multiple witnesses including hotel keepers and slot machine operators, while Judge Edwards advised on jury duties.
The following residents have registered with secretary J I Watkins and paid assessment under rule 6 for the Third Legislative district. Voters will select Edward James Jr for Representative from Scranton and Nathan C Mackey from Waverly as delegates to the State Convention with candidates Harry E Arms Yostville Edgar J Northup Glenburn and Rees Willis Rees of Old Forge listed as delegates.
The Scranton Business College is reported as the third largest in Pennsylvania by the state superintendent of public instruction. Philadelphia leads, Pittsburgh second, with Scranton eight students behind the Pittsburgh college last year. The school boasts top graduate success, and Mesers Tuck & Whitmore announce no summer vacation.
Richard W. Kellow, roadmaster for Delaware and Hudson lines in Pennsylvania, died at 16144 Monsey Avenue after a week with pneumonia. Born September 16, 1844 in Honesdale, he served in Battery E, Second Pennsylvania Volunteer Heavy Artillery, from 1862 to 1865 and later worked for D H in Scranton and Carbondale. He leaves a wife, two daughters, and three sons, with burial in local ties to Asbury M E Church.
At a special meeting of Company F Thirteenth regiment held last night in the armory Sergeant Franklin F Henshaw was unanimously elected second lieutenant Major Frank Robling conducted the election A number of new members were sworn in and after Henshaw was chosen he passed around the cigars to all present
Daniel Langowski, editor of the Iaz, says he was arrested about two months ago for the offense charged and clarifies Father Hodur was not the editor and was in Chicopee Mass last Monday for the dedication of a new church.
The notice lists several individuals and towns offering a money back guarantee on a cough remedy if it fails to cure. Names include G Bene Ben Dunmore and Davis Providence among others, with details of a two cent bottle to prove efficacy and refunds, tied to Clark's at 201 Washington Avenue.
Peter H. Zurfileh and James Mahon, owners of the Beranton Sunday Free Press, were arrested yesterday and arraigned before Alder man John T. Howe on libel charges. They were remanded in $1,000 bail each. Weeks and Campbell became their bondsmen.
Lane's showcases a selection of fine wines and cigars at 320 Spruce Street inviting patrons to browse in a refined shop setting. The note emphasizes quality products and an upscale, quiet atmosphere for discerning customers.
Alderman Myron Kasson ruled in favor of Mrs. Kate Cunningham of South Scranton in a suit against Esther Assembly No 16 Degree of Naomi for $25 due as funeral expense aid after her husband John Cunningham died January 238. The lodge had refused payment due to a misunderstanding about her widow status. Settlement reached after potential appeal. John C. Friend notes Stieff pianos’ reliability and quality.
The Passion Play pictures will be shown at College Hall on Wyoming Avenue next week. The pieces explore humanity’s view of the divine through the Life of Jesus of Nazareth, removing protest about deity portrayal. Aimed at those unable to attend Horitz or Ober-Ammergau performances.
Advertisement notes gentlemen footwear in patent leathers and russets available at Mahon's Shoe Store located on Lackawanna Avenue.
A brief notice highlights Stieff pianos praised for gold finish and minimal costs. The item suggests evaluating a model as a low expense option for buyers seeking quality.
Attorney Will R. Lewis of Taylor and Lewis formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for district attorney. Lapel buttons bearing his portrait and a horse shoe emblem were distributed at the courthouse and widely worn by attendees.
A brief shoe advertisement notes men’s footwear is easy from the first wear with prices at $3.00 and $3.50. The store location is 508 Lackawanna Avenue.
A dissolution sale by Morris Bros promises the greatest values for loans of money. The notice highlights clearance prices and bargains on merchandise as the business winds down.
An old advertised claim extols Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a fifty year staple for mothers. It soothes children gums relieves pain cures wind colic and diarrhoea and is sold by druggists worldwide. The ad urges asking for Mrs Winslow’s syrup and warns against other brands with a 25 cent bottle price.
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