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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
8
A broad display of children's carriages and sleeping coaches go carts express wagons and metal wheels with rubber tires plus richly trimmed handsome bodies. Also offered are window shades curtain poles wall papers decorations patterns and wall mouldings suitable for churches halls offices and stores with Linecrusta imitation carved wood finishes.
Mrs. A Mre. Law was in Pillaton yesterday. Mrs. Frank H. Connell visits her sister at Atlantic City for a month. Attorneys Newpomb Brown and Eugene Kam fish on the Lehigh. Egra H. Connell and friends returned from Pullpack with three hundred trout. Mrs. J. D Clark, a Beranton Sunday school worker, will attend the Lackawanna county convention at Peckville on Friday May 6. Mrs. A. D. Blackinton to host a reception at The Homestead with Mr. and Mrs. Blackinton receiving Friday afternoon and evening. T., H. Roberts and J. B. White attend the United Order of American Mechanics state convention in Shamokin. Beranton council No. 29 not represented this year. George W. Clark returns after health rest and plans to start his own steam heating business after leaving Hunt & Connell. He was foreman of the steam heating department and left for health reasons.
A movement to reinstate Cornelius Smith as a potential Lackawanna bar candidate is underway. A formal action and possible retraction with apology are part of the plan, amid claims Smith is not responsible for certain acts reported locally.
Report notes Major Everett Warren aiding the present movement to secure the reinstatement of Mr. Smith. The brief mentions efforts aimed at restoring Smith’s position amid ongoing table proceedings and organizational debate.
Thomas Morgan of Throop was killed when a rock fall engulfed the chamber after firing a shot at the Storrs mine. Laborer Frank Finiskie was badly injured, pulled from the debris and carried home to Kriceburg.
Robert Mayberry a shoemaker living at 221 Railroad Avenue tried to end his life by shooting himself in the head. He had been ill and melancholic for days, was treated by Doctors Dolan and Walker who removed the bullet in two pieces, and later went to bed regretting the act. He is about 50 with a wife and two grown sons in Philadelphia.
Anthony Lally of Fig Street faced Alderman Millar on a burglary charge after Henry Weisel of South Scranton alleged Lally tried to break into his barn on April 5. Accomplice Philip Henry was discharged for lack of evidence. Lally remained in jail awaiting bail.
Vice President H G Young of the Delaware and Hudson railroad visited the company office in Carbondale with C B R Manville, surveying the road on a routine inspection. He traveled in a special car and stayed at the Meter Jer myn hotel with Albany staff including F R C Blackall James McMartin E W Roberts and A L Culver while inspecting new engines at Dickson Manufacturing shops.
President Truesdale appointed J M Daly of Chicago as superintendent of transportation for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. Daly previously led transportation for the Illinois Central and the New York Chicago and St Louis lines and is regarded as a leading expert in the field. He is staying at the Jermyn hotel in Scranton.
The Fanny Mendelssohn society under Mr. Pennington's direction enlarges for a May 11 concert with Madamo Katharine Fisk contralto and Fraulein Gaertner violinist. A Lyceum rehearsal last night showcased new musical expression as part of the ongoing series.
Mayor Moir tells the councils to proceed with asphalt repairs under the Barber contract as modified by court decree. Councils vote 24 to 9 to push immediate work, pledging necessary legislation and approving authorization for the Barber paving firm to resume repairs per the decree and contract terms.
Constable FR M Walker of Tell township is held on 200 bail awaiting arrest of Michael McHugh of Bellevue. Walker had taken McHugh to jail when the man escaped, prompting charges and an inquiry into Walker’s conduct. Mrs McHugh had earlier accused Walker of brutal treatment.
Company G of the Eleventh Regiment Provisional National Guard passed inspection before Major W. Millar at the Adams Avenue armory. Captain Raub and Second Lieutenant Cooper led the company amid a full drill and guard movements. First Lieutenant Davis was absent due to illness. Also present were Colonel Watres Adjutant Atherton Quartermaster Wandling and Lieutenant Watksina. State property was in excellent condition. Company DP to be inspected in early June.
The Electric City Rifle club indoor series finished after starting in February. H. H. Spencer won first prize with an average of 2 8. Other prizewinners in order were John McAndrew, Andrew Webhruff, W. A. Ballard, and John A. Grenning.
Strawberries, home grown asparagus, wax and green beans, new beets, spinach delivered fresh each morning. Sweet oranges sell for 1.35 per box while Fancy Navels go for 4.75 per box. Strawberries are now within reach of all and rival home grown quality.
A residence on Jefferson Avenue belonging to E. Zurduh was burglarized yesterday morning. Thieves pried open a side window and took silverware and clothing. All ground floor rooms were ransacked, and intruders fled through the kitchen door. No clues found. police notified.
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for teething discomfort wind colic and diarrhea. It claims use by millions of mothers and urges customers to buy from druggists at twenty five cents per bottle.
The Catholic Historical and Newman Magazine club held a progressive euchre in the Guernsey building to fund the Syrian mission in Wenet Scranton. Mrs Percival Morris won the first Indies prize, Miss Margaret Mitchell the second, Miss Isabella Bommers the third. Mr McNulty won the first gentlemen's prize, Dr F L MacGraw the second, J S S Miller the third. Thirty tables were in play.
A signed pledge vows to refund the money on a 60 cent bottle of Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tarific if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It also guarantees a 35 cent bottle to prove efficacy or money back. J G Howe & NY MARCE Pa Join FP Donahue.
Acting Chief Suydam faces rebuke as city fire committee declares Hickey remains the lawful chief until a successor is elected. The panel instructs Hickey to lead annual inspection parade and denies honoring bills by Suydam. Hickey pledges to arrange inspection per the committee and lead the parade.
The thirty third annual parade of the police and fire departments will be staged under Acting Chief Suydam and Chief Robling. Units include Franklin, Nay Aug, Liberty, Crystal, Guths, Starner, and more with Dunmore, Pittston, Avoca and others joining. The procession forms on Mulberry, Adams, and Wyomne avenues and starts at 2 pm, ending at the armory after a city hall review.
The Liederkranz Society held its final season concert in Music Hall. Star soloist Miss Helene Barlenwerffer of New York showcased a rich mezzo-soprano with three numbers and an encore for Du Bist Mein All. Arnold Lohmann of Wilkes-Barre played several violin pieces reflecting growing mastery. Prof Hemberger led new choruses and Bauer's orchestra provided dancing afterward.
Barker & Son closes bicycle department at 207 and 209 Seventh Street and offers bikes below cost of manufacture. Prices start at 30.00 and 820.00 with only a few left. Call early for purchase opportunity.
The scaffold for George K. Van Horn’s hanging will be erected today in the corridor near cell No 11. Van Horn spends his last hours within earshot of the work and can see the construction if he wishes. He shows no signs of breaking down and eats three meals daily, remaining calm about tomorrow’s execution.
A parent credits Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with saving a boy nearly dying from a severe whooping cough. After giving a few doses the child improved and one bottle cured him entirely, with the product sold by Matthew Bros to druggists.
An OCR fragment describes products and brands including Victor Pin Roller Gear Pieyele, Williams & Brother, Beecham's Pills, Steam Heating and Plumbing, Howley at 231 Wyoming, and Lane's 220 Spruce Street. Mentions smoke cigars and wines with several business names and addresses. The text is fragmentary and lists items rather than a cohesive event.
Local dental clinic offers extraction and crown and bridge procedures with a ten year guarantee and kern repair. The note includes stray text about exam and tree but the core message is about dental services and a decade long guarantee.
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