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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
8
Norton announces continuation of Beidleman’s paper and magazine list from May 8 and asks patrons who prepaid to report details for adjustment. He invites recent patrons to place orders with Norton at 922 Lackawanna Avenue and promises careful attention to all inquiries in their line.
John Volaski died after falling on stairs at his Green's Place home Sunday night and striking his head. Coroner Roberta conducted an autopsy showing a base of skull fracture. An inquest panel to hear testimony convened at the courthouse with relatives mourning a wife and several children. no foul play seen.
Personal attorney A. J. Volborm visited Wilkes-Barre yesterday. E. P. Kingsbury spends a week at an Inn in New York. Charles F. Osborne of Nicholson checked into the Jermyn yesterday. L. N. Kramer of New York is in the city. He sails on the Campania this coming Saturday.
Pittston and Wilkes-Barre men acquire controlling interest in Edison Electric Hazleton, West End Electric Light and Power, and Freeland Electric Light companies. New firm to be named Hagleton Electric Light and Power with $250000 capital. H J Ross slated as president.
A Northern division superintendent named Pisser sustained serious injuries while supervising wreck cleanup on a Lehieh Valley road. he was taken home to Sayyre after a truck broke under a fast freight from Bunulo to Jersey City, delaying travel about four hours.
The undersigned agree to refund the money on a six cent bottle of Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. They provide a cent bottle to prove satisfaction and refunds. Names listed include J. G. Lone and P. Donahue.
The Tribune reports the sewer soliciting committee begins securing a $1,000 bonus over Dunn Pros bid for a South Beranton project. Three subcommittees report early success collecting over $500 in a three block drive between Hickory and Willow. A second team, with John J. Scheuer aboard, met with initial donors yielding $1 from the first four approached.
The Buffalo Bill Wild West tour arrives Monday under the leadership of the famed scout. Two daily shows feature 600 performers from various nations, including new acts from the Philippines and Hawaiians. A vivid San Juan Hill battle reenactment and a Roosevelt Rough Riders detachment are planned, with wounded veterans among those showcased.
John Wright of Jessup, a Grasny Island miner at Peckville, narrowly escaped death when a coal block toppled from the face of his chamber. He was trapped beneath the mass, rescued by fellow workers, and taken to Lackawanna hospital with severe back, neck, and face injuries and a compound fracture below the knee.
A Western Opinion from the Butler Eagle lauds Robert W. Archbald president judge of Lackawanna County as a favorable probable Republican nominee for supreme judge this fall. The piece describes him as physically fit, intellectually strong, and with fine legal attainments in the prime of his career.
At a board of trade meeting Mr Chittenden stated tonight's select council would vote on re appropriating 17620 for asphalt repairs and a two thirds vote could lead the mayor to sign the Barber contract. Mayor Moir indicated possible reconsideration amid opposition. a rumored revised contract by Mayor Bailey was said to surface today.
Lane's at 320 Spruce Street hawks a selection of fine wines and cigars with popular punchy blends advertised.
At the Wilkes Barre Episcopal convention the proposed division of the diocese was defeated. Rev. Rogers Israel moved to punt the decision to a new committee with a report next convention. Rev. J. N. W. Irvine of Huntington secured an injunction restraining Bishop Talbot from dissolving his pastoral relations. St Stephen’s Church in Scranton to host the next convention.
50 000 Cigars El Modelo Key West Cigars full line fresh cigars Bumble Bee Cigars full Havana 35 per 1000 3 000 for 100 2 per box 5c each 6 for 25c Very mild smoke Reina Del Egypts Rothschilds 2 50 per box 5c each Gran Goza 1 50 per box Simple Justice 1 25 per box Trade supplied.
An understanding exists between two new telephone firms the Lackawanna and the Scranton company. The Lackawanna will defer councils while Scranton pursues a franchise and may join forces if Scranton succeeds. If Scranton fails, Lackawanna will push its own bid. observers call it a clear informal alliance.
The City union of the Epworth League will celebrate its organization anniversary tomorrow night at Elm Park church. J. S. York will preside. Rev. W. G. Simpson will give the address, Miss Margaret Hughes will read on Junior Work, Mrs. Charles Genter will sing, and Leora Edwarde and Gertrude Degraw will perform a piano duet. Readings by L. W. Bower and Swisher are on the programme, with Hecht refreshments served afterward by Film Park Chapter chaired by J. G. Shepherd.
Mrs Mary Gaynor of 015 North Lincoln Avenue died suddenly last evening after long diabetes. The family has suffered loss in the past two years with three daughters dying. Surviving children are John Simba James Joseph Thomas Winifred Margaret Nellie and William. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
Special observation trains will run along Cayuga Lake to follow the grand regatta on May 30 1890. Tickets at $1.09 round trip from Beranton. scale fares apply with limited seats. Lehigh Valley ticket agents offer details for excursions including Cornell vs Pennsylvania races and other events.
A letter from Joln Snider of Freed West Virginia reports rheumatism left his son unable to walk until one and a half bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm restored mobility. The testimonial urges others to try the remedy. sold by all druggists with Matthew Bros as wholesale and retail agents.
Hatton denies visiting J. M. West of Barber Asphalt with a mayoral proposition to back a street contract. West swears Hatton offered to influence council to secure Walker as chief of fire department in exchange for contract approval. Connell cites West affidavit. Hatton admits meeting West but says it was not at the mayor’s instigation. Mayor Moir says no authorization was given and calls the charges false.
A property at 419 Penn Avenue is featured as a bargain in the Real Estate column. Heecham's Pilla is noted to dispel the blues and promote smoking The Popular Punch Cigar priced at 100.
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