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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
8
A catalog listing children's carriages sleeping coaches go carts express wagons metal wheels rubber tires with trimmed bodies and varied finishes. It also advertises window shades curtain poles wallpapers decorations lincrusta wall mouldings and design options for churches halls offices and stores with ready made or custom fitted items.
Personal and social items list residents and visitors including Joseph Griffin returning from Tarpon Springs and Mrs S Baker’s funeral in Waverly. It logs city figures traveling to Philadelphia Morristown and Washington and notes hospital admission for Gilbert Lansing for appendicitis.
Co F holds a grand parade and celebration at Allentown on May 16 1899. Scranton residents may travel for $1.10 round trip with tickets valid both directions on Gil 트 aining except the Black Diamond express May 15 and 16, final return May 17 1899. Lehigh Valley agents provide details.
The undersigned agree to refund money for a 60 cent bottle of Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar to cure cough or cold. J G Bong and associates pledge to prove validity or refund. Names include John P Donahue and others.
The Protestant Episcopal diocese of Central Pennsylvania holds its annual convention at St. Stephen’s church Wilkes-Barre with opening prayers and Bishop Talbot presiding. Sessions include ordination, organizational ceremonies and a debt free consecration of St Stephen’s church by Bishop Potter.
Patrolman Kiah Peters arrested a man who entered Millar and Peck's store estate late last night. The man, who claimed a right to enter, was released after depositing five dollars for appearance this morning. He refused to give his name when arrested.
Scranton through the local association of letter carriers plans to invite Admiral Dewey to visit in September when the National Association of Letter Carriers holds its annual convention there. Postmaster Ripple chairs the local arrangement committee and will send the invitation.
Alfred Ivory, a colored man, was committed to jail by Alderman Kasson to answer at court after a raid on his Raymond court home Tuesday night. Cora Riker Nellie Thomas and Nora Sheehan, three young white girls found at Ivory's place, were committed in default of nominal fines so they could be held as witnesses when needed.
An unknown person threw a stone at a Green Ridge People's street car on Capoose avenue yesterday afternoon at 4 40 breaking a glass pane. Several passengers were aboard but no injuries reported. The car was operated by Conductor paid Feinberg and Motorman E Connra.
The park committee of the common council planned a meeting last night to discuss a $10,000 park bond ordinance. Only two members, Menara and Wenéel, plus Cusick appeared, so the session did not convene.
The tract opposite the old Tripp residence on North Main Avenue has been cut into building lots. The opening sale occurs on Saturday May 1 on the premises. Lots are offered with easy payments starting with 5 down and 5 per month.
The Susquehanna Dental Association met in three sessions at Wilkes-Barre hotels with officers elected for the coming year and a banquet at the Terrace. Dr. J. J. Sallada was named president and a parade of regional doctors delivered talks on clinics, dentin, and impressions as members from Wilkes-Barre to New York joined in the event.
The National Pexot Jubilee announces events in Washington on May 23 with two revelries on the Monti Cras order. The Convention hall is described as the world’s largest roofed space with outside walls and a capacity of 14,044.
A local ad promotes Perri-Walli Tea at 25c per package and Royal Crown Finest Tea at 30c per package. Fancy Line Teas 60c per pound with 5 lb lots at $1.90. Finest Imported Ginger Ale 10c. Coffee deals include 1 lb O Y Java at 25c and O Y Java Mocha at 28c per lb. Deals list bulk pricing at $7.50 per dozen.
City Sollette attempts to push approval of Vosburg bond by both councils. Mayor Moir demands select council meet to avoid contempt of court. If quorum fails, mandamus will be sought with costs on absentees. Bond approval likely in common council tonight.
City Solicitor completed drafting the asphalt repair contract and submitted it to Mayor Meir for signature, but Mayor Mott said he would not sign yet until the controller certifies after money is re allocated. Attorneys expect an injunction to restrain certification and a possible appeal challenging the project as ordinary highway repairs. The delay prompts a Board of Trade meeting to mobilize citizen action.
The Primitive Methodist conference resumed after the Ministers' Benevolent Association meeting. The Wyoming district appointments included Jermyn T Cooke and Blakely M Harvey. The next annual conference will be in Tamaqua.
Witnesses examined in the Langstaff Kelly contest yesterday include Taylor Tally Jones William T Evans William Perry David Bowen Thomas John James J Thomas Ben Llewellyn Richard Morris William J Thomas William N Thomas Thomas J Howells Charles Engle Scranton Jonathan Tiedham Bernard Sullivan Carbondale William Wright.
The Lake Shore Railway touts 30 changes that make it the fastest regular mail carrier. It leaves Buffalo at 8 00 a m eastern time and arrives Chicago at 1 p m central time in thirteen hours. Passengers between Buffalo and Chicago are urged to buy tickets to save money and enjoy superior service.
Patrick Haggerty, a 60 year old worker at the Pennsylvania Coal company in Dunmore, was crushed between coal cars while performing duties at the washery. He is survived by his wife and six children. Haggerty served in the Civil War three times and recently worked as watchman near the Little Roaring Brook reservoir. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
John Smith, a painter hired to paint Public School No. 26's flag pole, was hauled to the top by a makeshift sling when the rope broke about twenty feet up. He fell, was bruised but avoided broken bones or internal injuries.
Sebastian Herbster of S08 Alder Street employed at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western blacksmith shops was struck on the forehead by a heavy hammer yesterday. The wound extended several inches and he was taken home where Dr Walsh dressed the cut.
Thomas Maton of Deechstret sustained a severe injury yesterday when a large piece of cowl fell on him in the Pine Brook mine where he worked. He was taken to Moses Taylor hospital for treatment.
Cr H Wall, an employee of the Grand Union Tea company, fell from his horse before the parade yesterday and sustained a fracture. He was removed to his home and medical attention was summoned.
A series of workplace accidents reported Tuesday includes John Johnson a Brings shaft miner with a fractured ankle treated at home by Dr F C Hall on Nineteenth street. Patrick McAvaney slight injuries from a runaway accident near Cathedral cemetery. Mrs John Kew injured jumping from a moving street car on North Main avenue. A child of Mr and Mrs Frank Mc Hale injured by a pitchfork foot wound. Lewis Christ carpenter severed an artery using a drawing knife. John Rorberry fell from a scaffold injuring head. Steese Morgan Dodge mine worker injured by coal tail. Dr J J Roberts attended. James P Harris Evanscourt had thumb smashed by coal fall at Brisbin mine. Morgan Lewis Central employee struck in the eye by coal.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a special one fare round trip from points in Pennsylvania to Harrisburg for the monument unveiling. Tickets sold May 10 11 12 for all trains except the Black Diamond Express, returnable through May 11. Inquire at Lehigh Valley ticket offices for details.
EB C Ricker moved to Carter Building No 46 Adams Ave Finest wines and cigars advertised at Lane's 20 Brpice Street Orechom's Pile cure sick headache and Smoke the Popular Punch Cigar Lic show up in ad blend across the page.
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