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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1899
Page
10
A wide assortment of children carriages go carts and express wagons with metal wheels rubber tires richly trimmed handsome bodies and various sizes. Also ready made and fitted window shades curtain poles wall papers and decorations in all grades from kitchen patterns to parlor styles suitable for churches halls offices and stores.
The state board of examiners will start annual exams at Bloomsburg State Normal School on Monday, June 19 at 9 a m. Applicants must attend the preliminary exam at 9 a m on Thursday the 1th. The junior studies exams are open to current students and prospective entrants. Certificates are no longer issued. records are kept and prior credits used for future years.
Barker & Son closing out bicycle department offering bikes at prices below manufacture cost. Prices listed as 30.00 and 20.00 with limited stock. Address 207 and 20 Seventh Street. Call early, only a few left.
The Lehigh Valley railroad sets a one way fare for a round trip from points in Pennsylvania to Lancaster. May tickets are on sale and valid May 5 to May 10. See Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details. If you buy clothes at Boyle Mackinow's 46 Lackawanna avenue.
The undersigned agree to refund money for a cent bottle of Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tarifi to cure cough or cold. They offer a B-cent bottle as proof and promise refunds. Names listed include J. G. Bone and John F. Donahue.
The Lackawanna County Sunday School Association held its annual convention at the Peckville Methodist Church with over 300 in attendance. Three sessions covered officer appointments, Bible study methods, and teacher training, featuring talks by Rev. Charles Rhoads and others and a large collection to defray expenses.
A pamphlet offers a medicine labeled as a strong protector against sudden colds and chills. It claims to be a harmless, potent stimulant that masters natural constitution forces to resist disease and invites readers to request the illustrated pamphlet from the Rochester New York company.
Attendees filled Sunday sessions with an afternoon question box and a large evening crowd. The praise service was led by Rev H Moon. Attorney A V Bower spoke on Sunday School attendance, Rev Mr Roads on reform in Sunday School work, and Mrs J Woodbridge Barnes addressed delegates. Delegates then discussed key takeaways.
President W. H. Truesdale of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western road arrived in Scranton at 8:46 p.m. and checked into the Jermyn. He was met by Fitzgibbon and L. T. Canfield and spent the night in confidential talks. He will remain today and likely tomorrow to supervise the transition and the installation of J. M. Daly as new superintendent of Transportation on May 15.
Passersby see decor rising at Malta temple opposite The Tribune as the Knights of Malta convocation nears. The American Flag and Decorating company begins decorating Malta temple, Hotel Jermyn, Westminster hotel, and Lyceum interior. Red and black colors figure in the temporary adornments as crews prepare for the event.
Thomas Young of Providence struck a small wagon loaded with clothes drawn by two children on Washington avenue near New York street Thursday night. The wagon was wrecked and the clothes damaged. Young fled until Lawson, a cyclist, pursued him and compelled a return to the scene to settle for the damages.
The teachers' committee of the board reviewed Principal Cruttenden of No. 16 school amid a charge of injuring a girl pupil during corporal punishment. The panel granted both sides a chance to present their case before ruling. The building committee approved new No. 38 plans by B. H. Davis and No. 9 plans by James Feenes.
The poor board held routine talks with all members present. John Miller sought a return to the home but was dismissed as he had left months earlier. Beemer reported 497 residents at Hillside Home at March end, with 19 admissions and 15 discharges in April leaving 441 cases.
New York and Leavenworth Kansas report deaths from powders mailed to victims. Doctors treated children after they ingested samples left by door canvassers for advertising. The piece warns against sampling baking powders at doors and urges using pure cream of tartar powders not sold by peddlers.
Monday evening the grand Judge of the Scranton encampment I O O F will assemble at Odd Fellows hall Wyoming avenue to confer the chief patriarchial degree on past officers. Robert Burns lodge Tuesday night will conduct three initiations ballot for two members and receive three propositions for membership.
A former dental office owner at 316 Lackawanna Avenue endorses Dr Charlies H Tilton as a gentleman of high character and a skilled practitioner. The author, Dr W B Henwand, believes patients will receive excellent care under the new dentist and thanks patrons for past support.
There is at Gereon’s Millinery store a faultless style coupled with low price found nowhere else in the city. The display promises richness quantity and value that will astonish visitors who have not yet seen this handsome shop.
The 89 committee announces a grand commandery convocation in Scranton with 15 000 members attending from Pennsylvania and across the state. Delegates arrive Monday at 3 20 p m and will be hosted with underground sessions and official ceremonies at Malta temple with guides provided.
Joseph Keller surrendered to the sheriff and is held in cell AW corridor 3 awaiting court this morning. District Attorney Jones will move to resentence, opposed by defense attorney John F. Sovage who argues Keller cannot be resentenced and that freedom time should count toward his five years and six months term.
The funeral of the late John J. Nealis who died last Sunday in New York City was held yesterday morning with a high mass of Requiem at St. Peter's cathedral. Rev DT J MacGouldrick officiated and the remains were interred at the cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers were John Lavelle Patrick Quinn Fulward Jolie Jen Nealon Thomas Quinn and J McGovern.
Fresh daily stock includes 22 boxes to cut at Headquarters Fancy Berries and Coursen's Creamery. Prices list 20 cents per pound for berries, 25 cents for Coursen's Java Coffee, 32 cents for Triple Blend, and 13 cents for Golden Rio with a two pound offer at 25 cents.
The advertisement promotes garments described as as good in every respect as though tailor-made, offered by Royle and Mucklow located at 416 Lackawanna Avenue. It emphasizes high quality ready made clothing as a superior option.
On account of the Knights of the Golden Eagle parade at Lancaster Pa May 9 the Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from all Pennsylvania stations to Lancaster and return at a single fare round trip minimum 25 cents Tickets are valid May 8 and 9 with return until May 30 inclusive but not valid on the Pennsylvania Limited.
Perry Brothers the Music Dealers at 205 Wyoming avenue announce a photo contest for a song title page. Three prizes will be awarded the best photographs by May 20. winners are not named without consent and all photos may be returned on request.
The Hickory suit is the lowest cost option for youths and boys made of firm materials with double seat and knee and double seam. Available in sizes 8 to 16 years. Prices range from $2.60 to £6. Richards Wirth & Lewis, 106 Lackawanna Ave.
Eyes examined and spectacles of all kinds properly fitted at Mercereau and Connell's 130 Wyoming.
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