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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1899
Page
8
Norton’s announces the transfer of H. H. Beidieman’s paper and magazine list to M Norton. They will continue supplying names until patrons instruct otherwise and urge prepaid customers to report balances for adjustment.
Colonel Cov Durland of Monesiaje visits the city. Wesley Laning couple travel to New Jersey for a visit. Henry Morrie city clerk of New Haven visits friends. Judge TH M Edward travels to Atlantic City for a week of rest. C I H and wife return from Florida stay. Rev Luther H Waring to begin Grace Lutheran duties June 10. John Scart of the eleventh infantry returns from Porto Rico. Mrs James Shorten hosts. Storm and Barrett return after Creston Clarke season. Major Millar inspects brigades and suggests disbandments of several Twelfth and Seventh regiment companies. possible disbandment of Morhonpen Company D and Allentown unit.
W J McConnell addressed a large audience at the Baptist church in Binkely. He will lecture tonight on Flammera and Anvils and Sunday afternoon at o o'clock on Good Grit. Sunday night, by special request, he will discuss Drinking Among the Upper Ten.
A signed note promises a refund of the 40 cent bottle of Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tarifi if the cough or cold is not cured. It lists several names including JG Bone and More, Pa, John P Donahue, and references a percentage cent bottle to prove watia.
City Engineer Phillips orders stoppage of rear city hall paving by Contractor Muddy. Investigation found the contractor’s material arrangements unsatisfactory and the work is delayed to avoid late payments. Officials warn not to rely on subcontractors and stress strict adherence to contracts amid numerous projects.
Coroners jurors convened at the courthouse to review the death of Andrew Chaborach at Lackawanna hospital after a skull fracture. Witnesses described disturbance outside a nearby area and Andrew's cries, with conflicting accounts of yesterday’s events and drinking prior to the fall. The jury returned a verdict that he died at the hands of some person or persons one known to the jury.
A large audience enjoyed the Elks minstrel at the Lyceum last night. Performers showed added confidence from Wednesday's warm reception and the cake walk again highlighted the program. Frank McCann and T. A. Ruddy were named winners, with Al Reeves contributing popular banjo and vocals. The Elks plan winetree entertainment at Pittston next Tuesday and Wilkes-Barre the following night.
An 11 year old named Andrew O Viara was found wandering and taken to Mrs Duggan, agent of the Associated Charities. He says he was bound to a farmer near Little Meadows by Edginton Industrial School in Bucks County and suffered abuse. He stayed overnight at the Emergency hospital and will be sent to Philadelphia to join relatives.
A state bill posters convention opens today at the Hotel Rudolph. Notable attendee John D. Misnier of Reading, former Academy of Music lessee. Delegates will be entertained with a banquet this evening hosted by Reese and Long, local bill posting firm.
Lane's at 020 Spruce Street offers a selection of fine wines and cigars including the Popular Punch Cigar. Patrons can browse a curated assortment in a compact, shopfront setting.
Watchman John Apgar of the Bellevue breaker was held up by three men who looted his pocket and bracelet. They offered money and cigars, then escaped after binding his wrists and tearing his trousers. Police reported suspects seen near Butcher James’s Bellevue Heights barn and found a damaged toolkit box tied to the case.
Charles J. McMullen of 25 Mast Market Street died suddenly from apoplexy late last night at about an unknown hour. He was 44, appeared in good health, and was last seen at his office in perfect condition. He collapsed at home with his wife present and died within minutes.
Stall advertises 1000 quarts best season fruit and vegetables including asparagus tomatoes beans and potatoes. Fresh daily cuts and cash or credit terms promise best goods for least money with flat pricing 75 per bushel.
Treverton was summoned but life was extinct before arrival. The deceased was a prominent North End resident and cashier for the Delaware and Hudson Company at the Boranton office. His wife is the sole surviving immediate family member.
John Kittinger of Green River street was arrested Wednesday night on a warrant issued by Alder man Kasson based on information from Mr. Spencer of Spencer Iron works. The charge alleged larceny of brass by the night watchman Kirlinger. Police found the stolen brass at Kirlinger's home. hearing noted his war trauma and periods of irresponsibility. Spencer withdrew the charge and Kirlinger was discharged.
At a disorderly night session the select council delayed consideration of a proposed streetcar tax ordinance. Mr O Boyle held the measure claiming an $8 to $10 tax per car based on city presence, with annual car counts due April 1 and penalties if not paid within thirty days. Mr Doyle planned to introduce the ordinance at the next meeting.
Frank McHugh an 18 year old from Moosic died at Moses Taylor hospital after injuries at Brookside washery last Friday. His funeral arrangements were made by Cusick Funeral Home with services at St Marys Church Avoca and burial in St Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Mrs Bridget O'Toole arrives from New York in charge of the conductor on the D L and W train due at 10. She is welcomed by Special Officer Wise and Mrs Ann O'Hearn near Dunmore. The well supplied woman is unaware of the reunion, but great joy follows their long separation.
City Engineer Philips says paving Froat Market street will start next week as Mours Flynn haul materials. James of Alcatraz Paving reports curbing arrangements completed for Hyde Park avenue paving with no obstacles remaining. Work to repair Hower Ja also ready to begin pending approval.
Stanley Obfalaski was fatally crushed when a roof fell at Pancoast mill in Throop shortly before noon yesterday. Fellow workers rescued him from debris. an ambulance from Lackawan na hospital transported him, but he died en route. His body was returned to his Throop home.
Philadelphia promoter E P Cowell visits Scranton urging class based exhibits and no single city display. York proposed a 20000 building but was rejected. Delegates from governments and firms expected. auto show and Franklin Institute exhibit linked. Exposition runs Sept 14 to Nov 20 on a grounds of eight acres main buildings and fifty four acres of outlying structures in West Philadelphia.
Patrol wagon arrested Louis Tabb on North Washington avenue after a drunken fury seeking his wife. Police took Glabe and his razor fury to the station, and Mayor Moir jailed them for fifteen days at the county jail.
The Phoenix Chemical Company leads a parade at the firemen's fair with participants Crystal Nay Aug and Hook and Ladder companies under the Lawrence band, promising a banner week event.
Weather permitting the T. H. Watkins Cup golf tournament will be held in the afternoon at the Country Club along with the Guessers Contest. The annual meeting is set for 1:40 with Bauer's band providing music and the ladies of the house committee serving tea. Many out of town visitors are expected.
The side path committee of the Scranton Bicycle Club led by ex Judge RH. A. Knapp H C Wallace and W F Boyle plans to seek Judge Rh W Archbald today for appointment of a side path commissioner under a new bicycle path construction act. The court is likely to approve the appointment.
Keller and Van Dyke of 1043 Capouse Avenue display a special white Munthorany piano at Economy furniture store on Wyoming Avenue. Built to order for Mr. F. T. Bedford of 26 Broadway New York for his villa at Green's Farms Connecticut, it matches the room woodwork and will be on exhibition until Monday.
Beidelman the Bookman of Beranton sells his up to date stock of books and stationery after being purchased by Jonas Long's Lane. On Monday morning May 22 the collection will go on sale at half price and many volumes offered at fraction of cost. Blank books writing papers and office supplies also to be disposed of at less than actual cost.
A letter from J. L. Moecre of South Burgettstown Pa credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing his fifth son after a near fatal bout with whooping cough. Moecre says after a few doses the patient improved and one bottle cured him entirely. The note endorses the medicine as the best cough remedy stocked in the home. It is sold by druggists through Matthew Brose wholesale and retail agents.
P F M T Howley offers steam heating and plumbing services at 221 Wyoming Ave. Also advertises The Pocono Cigar in Se.
Jimeys Colonun of Jesup brought to Lackawitta hospital with a broken rib and contusions after being struck by a heavy waxon. Joseph Battle, a Tribune assistant, fell down an elevator shaft and was discharged from Tukkawanna hospital pending full recovery. A 14 year old driver in Dunmore fractured his left thigh after a trip and car, and Preddy Went from Wilkes-Barre improved after street car incident in Avoca.
The item notes a confrontation or display titled blues and a cigar brand promotion, referencing Heecham y Pilla and Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar priced at 10c. The fragment implies entertainment or theatrical event with associated tobacco advertisement.
Died at Moses Taylor hospital Frank McHugh aged 13. Funeral Saturday morning with services at St Mary's Church and interment at St Mary's Cemetery Avou.
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