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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1899
Page
10
Norton announces continuation of H H Beidleman’s subscriber list after transfer to Norton. Patrons who prepaid are asked to report and adjust. Redeemed patrons may send orders for future issues and Norton promises best attention. Location: 322 Lackawanna Avenue.
The Special Committee on Asphalt Repairs concludes that the Barber Asphalt Paving company contract offers best value for repairing and maintaining 60,000 to 100,000 yards of city pave over ten years. It notes prior work since 1996, costs borne by abutting property holders, and that the city lacks funds to cover the obligation, with the firm proposing to advance capital and receive annual payments.
The late Thomas P. Ryder’s book is issued for public sale with 1000 copies. The Press Club will auction the first copies to the highest bidder this Saturday at 8 PM in its rooms on South Franklin Street. Proceeds aid Ryder’s young daughter. volume bound, printed, and containing his prose and poetry gems.
John Dougherty was turned over to police by his parents and released yesterday at his mother's request to give him another chance before the reformatory. William Scahill, a South Side incorrigible, was sent to Chief Robling by his father for reformatory action.
The undersigned agree to refund the money on a 0 cent bottle of Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold. They also take a M cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded. J. G. Bone & Son and John P. Donahue signatories from Pa and Pu.
A local special committee reports Teddy Roosevelt has promised to join the New York carriers in Scranton for the Labor Day parade. Delegations from New York City Hoboken Jersey City Newark and Passaic plan full participation with a 1600 carrier turnout plus a 60 piece band and 30 piece drum corps.
Mount Vernon place building lots go on sale today with about seventy five lots in the plot and twenty five facing North Main avenue near the Ira n Tripp homestead. Directors expect quick sales and offer a special discount for buyers who choose their lots today.
Shoes in all sizes and widths from B to BE available at Mahon's Shoe Store 508 Lackawanna Avenue. Also advertised fancy early Mose seed potatoes at A D Pierson's 26 Lackawanna Avenue.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey will run only one Sunday through train from the city after today, with all local Sunday trains between here and WilkesBarre abandoned. The 12:46 p.m. arrival and 10 p.m. departure remain. WilkesBarre to Wana and Scranton local service will have only one round trip daily, while two through trains will operate to and from the city. The Bloomsburg division Sunday locals of rival lines have reduced the Central road’s Sunday patronage.
Henry White of the United Garment Workers of America has secured the agency for the United Garment Workers' Co operative Clothing Co in this city. The clothing is described as strictly union made. Richards, Wirth & Lewis advertise at 20 Lackawanna Ave. Seeds are offered wholesale and retail at Clark's, 201 Washington Ave. Smoke the Popular Punch Cigar at 19.
Daily berries arrival with prices 8c 10c 12c and 15c. Golden Rio berries at 13c. Two pounds for 25c. Order early for berries and vegetables.
County commissioners appointed state and county tax collectors for Boranton and Carbondale. Listings include ward by ward selections with names such as Kenry Roberta, John J. Owens, Thomas Sialtry, B T Jenkins, and others across many wards, plus Carbondale wards with Pierée, Mall, Passmore, and Stone among those named.
The Thirteenth regiment faces dissolution with limited chances of reorganization for one or two companies. Captain Fohling's Company C has forty two reenlistment volunteers and may fill the minimum quota. Colonel Watres to direct reorganizing the Eleventh in line with the new act, with an anticipated new armory and officers such as Lieut. Col. Stillwell and Majors Fellows and Wood likely joining.
A large Providence delegation attended the fair last night honoring Liberty Company. Uniformed Execessiors and General Phinneys joined Citizens' band led by George Crump for a delightful concert. Nay Aug night features Phoenix Crystal and Hook and Ladder companies in compliment to Nay Augs with a Nag Ang drum corps parade and Lawrence orchestra concert. Schoolchildren admitted for five cents amid special attractions.
The Delaware and Hudson announces a new timetable effective tomorrow with unchanged weekday train times but improved Sunday connections to Albany Montreal and Boston. Sunday arrivals include Albany 2.25 p.m. Carbonda le 2.30 p.m. Beranton 2.28 p.m. Wilkes Barre 4.15 p.m. Sunday Wilkes Barre departures are at 1.80 p.m. Beranton 2.20 p.m. Carbon Dale 3.05 p.m. Nineveh links to Chicago and Boston sleepers for Albany Montreal Boston and other points north and east.
Michael Foust longtime machinist at Dickson Manufacturing died suddenly in his garden at 1544 Monsey Avenue Green Ridge from heart trouble. His son Michael of Rochester N Y is en route for funeral arrangements. Also notes reduced rail fares to Altoona Pa for Knights Templar Parade with single round trip fare and limited return dates.
Conductors and motormen announce a summer line ready for shoppers. The ad promotes best quality indigo blue material with garments that fit, cut to an excellent style. Horan and Merrill, at 316 and 318 Lackawanna, advertise their offerings.
Grand Officers and representatives who stayed over enjoyed tours of public buildings mines mills and trolley rides before a banquet at Hotel Rudolph hosted by Mayor Moir. Toasts praised the city and order as 99 Committees organized events and several deputy grand commanders were appointed for Lackawanna and nearby districts.
The store offers a complete line of summer apparel for youths boys and men with stylish finish and affordable prices. Richarda Wirth and Lewis showcases their beet goods at 100 Lackawonne Ave.
Mahon’s Shoe store offers high grade shoes at medium prices and fits well. The shop holds its shape and color for comfort. Located at 508 Lackawanna Avenue, it advertises Saturday late hours.
Notice of timetable change for the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Beginning May 5 trains to Scranton Wilkes Barre White Haven Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Philadelphia and New York will depart at 8 40 a m 4 00 p m and 2 15 p m Sundays Local Wilkes Barre Antley service at 7 15 p m.
Mytaon suffered rheumatism that left his right limb contracted and unable to walk. After using one and a half bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm he recovered enough to move about. John Snider of Freed, Calhoun Co, West Virginia recommends it. For sale by all druggists. Matthew Bros, wholesale agents.
A fragment notes Finest wines and cigars at Clark's annex 118 Washington Ave and Lane's shop at 1120 Spruce Street with a smoky reference to the Pocong Cigar.
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