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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1899
Page
5
M Norton announces continuation of Beidieman’s paper list from May 8 with Norton’s firm handling subscriptions. Patrons paid in advance should report balance for adjustment. NORTON invites orders and promises careful attention to patrons.
Attorney John KR Edwardes traveled to New York City Saturday. W H Stanton has recovered from a weeklong illness. Mrs C M Hyde returns from Washington DC. State Senator James Vaughan and ex City Assessor William Dawson visited Harrisburg Saturday. Miss Lavinia B K Dimmick hosts friends at her Sanderson Avenue home Thursday. Mrs Tyman Wilmarth De Vavon, guest of Mr and Mrs Calvin Beybolt in Jefferson Avenue, Charlies Doernam underwent appendicitis surgery at Moses Taylor Hospital. condition improved tonight. Dr RB Gibbons leaves for Johnstown to attend the State Medical Society meeting and will present a paper on treating appendicitis.
The Binghamton Republican reports a wave of D and H discharges over the last ten days. Conductors from the Delaware and Hudson system have been dismissed for disobeying rules, though no formal reasons are given. Several longtime staffers are puzzled by the action while some observe possible ties to mileage coupon rules.
We commence this morning selling our large stock left after the fire at greatly reduced prices. Items include baby carriages dolls games croquet toys velocipedes and more. J D Williams & Bro 314 Lackawanny Avenue.
Charles B Scott complains about the deteriorating asphalt on a Scranton street urging prompt repairs before vehicles suffer further damage and danger on the streets of Scranton Pennsylvania.
A signed agreement pledges refund if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure sour cough or cold. The underarmmead party guarantees money back and includes a Y-cont body to prove payment terms.
Scranton brokers saw heavy margin trading on Friday led by Federal Steel Brooklyn Rapid Transit and New York Air Brake after ex Governor Flowers death. Local investors likely lost all margin money as stocks plunged from prior closes with Federal Steel down 14 points Brooklyn Rapid Transit off 15 and New York Air Brake tumbling 60 points.
Joe Linder a Brooklyn Elks member and famed pianist will headline the Scranton Elks minstrel show with ragtime imitations and a piano monologue. He will perform Wednesday night with Al Reeves the banjo and comedian. Thursday features Reeves again. Local Elks and residents fill the rest of the program. Tickets go on sale at Lyceum Theatre box office.
Will J. McConnell began a serine of lectures at the Blakely Baptist church to a large audience. This evening he will speak on One Reason Why the Liquor Trade Flourishes with doors at 7.00 and the talk starting promptly at 8.00 with free admission and singing at 7.45. Public welcome. Smoke the Popular Panch Cigar 10e.
Prothonotary John Copeland earns praise for courtesy in Lackawanna County offices. School Controller Dr. J Roche pushes to replace No 9 School at Wyoming Ave and Ash St due to age and safety concerns. The piece notes prior prothonotaries Poised leadership and the danger of the current building.
Daily berries listed at 8c 10c 12c 15c 20c per pound. Golden Rio coffee at 13c with 2 pounds for 25c. Guaranteed to beat any 16c or 32c coffee in tea stores. Orders encouraged early.
Mrs Manor Bancoce of Grand Rapids Michigan reports immediate relief from ovarian trouble and insomnia after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says pains and headaches reduced, better sleep, and overall health improved. invites others to write for free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
The obituary describes a gifted Irish engineer and draughtsman renowned for solid grounding in mathematics and mechanics. He built major plants in the country, invented a self feeding machine for cat nails, and a grain hoisting apparatus. He settled in Scranton in 1856 and later directed Oxford Iron Works. He published The American Wood Worker and was noted for integrity and active mind. He leaves sons Joseph Noll and Bernard Nelan and daughters Mrs. Willim Kelly Mrs. T. C. Fitzsimmons and Mrs. Hugh J. Gallagher.
An ore used in paint production was found in paying quantities on FPH Barerlger's farm near Millitead. A syndicate of Beranton capitalists plans to start mining and processing the ore into mineral paint with a $160,000 capital. Officers include President George M Hallatead Vice President A N Walker Treasurer Garrett Bogart Secretary J Og Bandereen and General Manager HOFS Diernstein all of Scranton and Fallsston.
The joral branch of the Woodtworkers union issues a card urging the public to favor union made sash doors blinds mantels and related items. They protest excessive patronage of firms from Buffalo Binghamton and Oshkosh Wis noting this harms the city and the union vows to press the issue with major local contractors aiding the effort.
May 24 to 25 Washington events with one fare for Lehigh Valley Railroad round trips. Tickets on sale at all stations for all trains except the Black Diamond Express. Limited return options to June 1 and 4. Inquire with Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details. Lane's offers wines and cigars at 320 Spruce Street. Smoke The Pocono Cigar, 6c.
Scranton prominent contractor Plummer Page aged 72 died at his home after a ruptured blood vessel in the head. He gave Scranton its first electric railway, built many miles of railroad, and remained active despite prior injuries. He was born in Vermont in 1841 and survived by his wife Louise and two sons William A. and James W. Funeral is set for Wednesday.
Witnesses from Taylor and Blakely were examined on Saturday in the Langstaff Kelly election contest. Names include Peter Knapp Frank Willard James Jones C W Crump John McCrindle Barton Labar and others amid rapid progress in the case.
About 9 000 witnesses have been examined by the respondent s attorneys. Twelve thousand are listed to be examined, according to the list of particulars.
Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Spruce Street an inbound South Scranton car collided with an outgoing Green Ridge car. A passenger, Mrs Toland of 1620 Frond Avenue, was the sole injury, shaken and bruised after being thrown from her seat. Eyewitnesses say the Green Ridge car did not stop, and the other motorman followed, smashing the rear platform of the second car.
Neighbor recommendations led to Chamberlains Cough Remedy. After a few boxes, the child improved and one bottle cured him entirely. J. J. Moore, South Burgettstown, Pa. Druggists sell it, Matthew Bros as wholesale and retail agents. Heechams Pike dispels the blurs. Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar 10¢.
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