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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1899

Page

8

Bond Fight Leaves City Solicitor Election in Doubt

The mandamus case over city solicitor bond approval concluded with the court ordering the councils to approve Vosburgs bond. The dispute centers on whether McGinley’s term ends in May 1900 or July 1887 and whether Vosburg was validly elected, with further writs likely to determine possession.

A. A. Voseburg Hend James H. Torrey George &. Horn Hand Vosburg Thomas O'Brevie Woebure Wosthure Mettiniey Mellinles Norton Common Council Vorbure Select Wome Wosthire Vosburge McGinles Voehres McCinley Worbrrn McGinley

Graduating gown fabrics and trimmings offered by local store

The store promotes fabrics for graduation gowns and fashion education, touting a mail order business in Scranton. It highlights wide selections of wash chiffons, organdies, lawns and laces with low prices, inviting samples on request and promising satisfaction or return at the store’s expense.

Scranton

Patrick Henry Appointed Deputy Constable in Old Forge

Saturday Patrick Henry was appointed deputy constable in Old Forge township. Saturday also approved the land of Thomas HH Weiland as fa electas for Dickson City borough with a value of 500 dollars. Adam Rinehart’s petition to prevent prejudice to his Old Pores contracts was allowed. Mrs Mary Mooney and Fred Wilking were granted divorces Saturday. The Simperon Methodist Episcopal church case against Nancy M Gorsline saw a one week injunction continuation. Viewers appointed for a new Benton township road including R H Holwite Myron Kasson and Horace Seamins. Myron Kunseht substituted as viewer for J Bower in Covington road matter.

Patrick Henry We Old Forge Thomas HH Weiland Dickson City Adam Rinehart Old Pores Mary Mooney Edward Mooney Hilatte McLavehlin Wilkins Wis Fred. Wilking Simperon Methodist Episcopal Church Nancy M. Gorsline Coulid R. H. Holwite Myron Kasson Horace Seamins Benton Township Covington Myron &, Kunseht HK. J. Bower

Remarkable Cloud Effect in Western Sky

A vivid sky display Saturday afternoon around 4 shows three cloud types at different altitudes in the same region. The echrhus signals fine weather, followed by the cumnu lua, a sultry mid summer puff, and the nim bus, a dark rain-cloud. They drifted in separate air currents and faded after a few minutes.

Merry Maidens Fair Raises Funds for Wackawanna Hospital

The Merry Maidens a dozen girls held a successful fair at Col and Mrs H M Boles residence on Saturday yielding 200 for the Wackawanna hospital. The conservatories and leximas displays drew praise with many attendees assisting as cashiers and escorts.

H. M. Boles Wackawanna Hospital Oconservatories Helen Boies Louise Smith Dorothy Warren Gladys Watkins Edith Holland Mar jJorie Collins Frances Jermy Marjorie

Keller Re-Sentenced In Prosecution Of Dunmore Killing

Joseph Keller of Dunmore was resentenced by Judge Edwards to five years and four days after his conviction for killing Peter Meyer. Attorney Scragg objected to the increase asserting the court cannot modify a sentence after the trial term. Keller will appeal to the supreme court.

Joseph Keller Dunmore Peter Meyer Edwards Scragg Supreme Court

Police add three new officers to patrol city wards

The town expands its police force with three new members Oliver, Michael Walker, and Paolo Guglielmo joining local patrols. Special Officer Matthews arrest John Delaney on a warrant issued by Squire Krotzer, with bail set at 300 dollars. The Presbyterian pastor Rev. W F Gibbons marks his third anniversary sermon as residents attend and a series of local social visits occur amid injuries and hospitality events around town.

Michael Walker Mra Falica Morin di Guiseppe Antonio Vitali Maradarino Paolo Guglielmo Felice Natelli de Antonio John Delaney Matthews Squire Krotzer W. F. Gibbons Presbyterian Church Richard Webber Harper Street Dr. Coolidge Connolly North Blakely Street Avoca Lucy Hills Church Street ML. Cobh Paul Cordy Maryland Jennie Sawyer Maplewood

Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Health and Vitality

A vintage testimonial page extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as cleansing blood to restore health and strength. It quotes several endorsements: Mrs. Clara Clark of Lynn speaks of scarlet fever recovery in a baby. J Love Laxa of Buffalo notes relief from inflammatory rheumatism. P J Bunn of Indianapolis claims eczema cure after long trials. Mrs. CristoR B Core of Buckingham Valley reports recovery from typhoid weakness. Mrs. Asparw Garara of Defiance credits cures for indigestion and heart palpitations.

Hood Clark Chestnut Street Lynn Mass J. Love Laxa Fargo Ave Buffalo P. J. Bunn U. S. Pension Office Indianapolis Ind Mas Mas. Cristor B. Core Buckingham Valley Asparw Garara Defiance Ohio

Letters From the People Notice

Short reader letters may be published if accompanied by the writer's name and address for publication. The Tribune is not responsible for opinions expressed.

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Scrantonian misspellings list includes James Gallagher

A misspelled name appears in the Scrantonian for yesterday’s issue. The note lists James Gallagher of 6 Penn Avenue in the fourth Penn Avenue area near the drug store of Philip J. Vetter. The fragment also mentions Mrs. Philin J. Vetter.

Scrantonian James Gallagher Penn Avenue Philip J. Vetter Ty Tut Philin J. Vetter

Uncalled Jetters Listed in Scranton Tribune Notice

The post office records for the period ending May 6 1804 show a list of uncalled jetters. Names include Liz Wie Roland Apple Street Mra Jack Bambach F Collins Mr Gene Coo per 125 Adame Avenue Mra Elizabeth ti ivns James B Casternii Annie Davie Lem Hawkine Henry Hepsina James Jordan 965 Quincy Avenue M McHale Mire Ivegle Mackey Owen McDonald John OHora Little England Mrs John O Hora Elm Street J T Meilly Mix M J Ross Mra Louisa Scehweitzer Eugene Winfield Madison Avenue George Werner Jacob Winfield Anthony Walsh and others.

Scranton Owen McDonald John O'Hora Little England Elm Street J. T. Meilly Mix M. J. Ross Mra Louisa Scehweitzer Eugene Winfield Madison Avenue George Werner Jacob Winfield Anthony Walsh

Scranton City Faces Health Care Promise Shortfalls

In Scranton many residents feel buoyed by unfulfilled promises from unskilled doctors after years of failed hopes. Citizens grow weary and discouraged as they confront ongoing health care gaps and declining prospects for relief.

Scranton

Special for Men Shirts of fine madras and oxford cloths

Sale offers forty styles including detatchable cuff shirts in madras cheviot and oxford fabrics. Negligee shirts priced at 2 dollars each with superior make and finish.

Madris Madras

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MR. Vosburg COURT Scott Joe Scott & Buwal Isaac Long Welles’ Building Public Square Wilkes-Barre Batiste Wilmes Barre Court House News Notes Lackawanna Hospital Keller John F. Scrage Sarsaparill Honda 4 Kareapariliu Scranton Dairy Pilsner Secaniya Hiliter the Tribune Cuthura J. D. Wood Alice C. Wood Ofice Lackawanna and Wyoming Wyoming Avenue Third National Bank Sper Capita WM. Connell Henry Belin, Jr William H. Peck Holmes’ Electric Connolly andDallac Ashingson Seal Island Connolly & Wallace Washington Avenue Weston Mile CO Carbondale Olyphant Ingrains Brussels Velvets Axminster Savonierrie Wilton Renaissance Dresden Nottingham Siebecker & Watkins Lackawanna Avenue Sheriff's Sale
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