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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1900

Page

9

Speedway Hotel Hosts Gentlemen's Races Schedule

The Speedway Hotel invites large party bookings by phone 4674. Races for gentlemen held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p m, year round.

Speedway Hotel

Ministers Meet Monday Morning for Lecture on Workingmen

An article notes a city ministers meeting at 4 pm Monday and a lecture by Rev. A. L. Willieme on the condition of working men. The text also covers funeral plans for Peter Lavelle, a highway accident injuring Will Lynett, a Calvary Methodist entertainment event, and city ordinance violations by John Clarke and Fred Matthews.

Anothet A. L. Willieme John Clarke Fred Matthew Wre Iehone Alder Fin Katerin Veetenlag Clarke Thurkdae Wight Vatrolman Day Matthews Daria Karin

Ladies' Shirt Waists Featured at Morning Sale

A listing notes a morning sale featuring ladies' shirt waists by Meare and Hagen. The brief notice highlights new arrivals and a promised perfect fit for shoppers.

Meare & Hagen

Poor board meeting yields varied outdoor relief cases

The poor board heard applicants including deserted wives from Welmter and Dunmere, a Clay avenue wife with two children, and Catherine Martin seeking aid. Some sought divorce assistance while others pressed for continued winter relief, with Director Burke granting several out relief requests and admitting Joseph Hudeck to the home.

Poor Board Richard McMahon Welmter Avenue Plymouth Mass Dickson Manufacturing Company Burke Dunmere Mire Collinge John FP. Scrigg Gallon Clay Avenue Catherine Martin Dee Bar Patrick Moran Joseph Hudeck

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Keeps Winter Trains On Time

When snow hits railroads the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern rarely derails. Their frequent service behind Buffalo and western cities ensures trains run near schedule, with excellent equipment and safety measures. Passengers between Buffalo and western destinations are advised to buy tickets via this line.

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Lake Shore Railway Gefence Buffalo

Railroad Excursion Tickets to Cincinnati At One Fare

Ticket agents of the Lackawanna railroad will sell special excursion tickets to Cincinnati Ohio at rate of one fare for the round trip. Travel valid from July 10 to June 30 inclusive and returning until July 7 inclusive. If deposited with Joint agent at Cincinnati or before July 1, return may be extended to August 11 upon payment of a 5 cent fee.

Lackawanna Railroad Cincinnati Ohio Goad Gning Wntl Cincinnation

Reduced Fares to Washington for Mystic Shrine Event

Central Railroad of New Jersey offers round trip tickets to Washington D C for Imperial Council Order of the Mystic Shrine. Tickets sold May 1 to May 21 with return by May 24 at one fare. Valid from all line stations to Washington and back for May 22 to 24 events.

Washington, D. C Central Railroad of New Jersey Imperial Council Order of Mystic Shrine Order of the Mystic Shrine Central Railroad Washington

National Democratic Convention Fare From Kansas City

The Lackawanna railroad offers a single round trip fare for the National Democratic Convention in Kansas City Missouri. Tickets are valid for travel on July 1 and 2 with return travel to Kansas City through July 0th.

Kansas City Lackawanna Railroad

Jury to decide Kinsley negligence in Scranton blast case

The Evans case against the city and others narrows to contractor C. R. Kinsley as the sole liable party after removals and a release. Trials include a $119.02 verdict for David Spruks and a testimonial about Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound.

Evans C. R. Kinsley City of Scranton Richmont Park Land Company J. W. Brownaine Land Company Anthracite Land Company Fonc J

Maloney Enter Bail In Indictment Case

EB J Maloney superintendent of the Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply company arrives with Everett Warren and Joseph OBrien his counsel and Richard OBrien to court to enter bail on an indictment found last month. Warren explains Maloney works across fifteen counties and seeks a speedy trial. Bail set at 1000 dollars, Richard OBrien approved.

EB. J. Maloney Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Company Everett Warren Joseph Obrien Richard O'Brien Warren Thelr Grand Jury

Mortgage Filed for 850000 by Lackawanna Telephone

A half million dollar mortgage was filed by the new Lackawanna Telephone company to the Anthracite Savings Bank. The loan secures funds for expansion and operations, with details listed in the public record.

New Lackawanna Telephone Company Anthracite Savings

Thea Nectar Tea Introduced To Trade

A Chinese tea marketed as uniquely suited for iced tea with a rich color when brewed. Sold in large eight pound caddies and packed for exclusive trade. Priced at 60 cents per pound. A decorative dish is offered with each package this week.

Bond Issue Planned for Wilkes-Barre Plant Expansion

A bank in Wilkes-Barre filed in Recorder Warnke's office a plan to guarantee a half million dollar 6 percent thirty year bond issue. The bonds will fund construction of the company's plant after directors approved the capital increase from $10,000 to $600,000 on April 24. A mortgage requires $250 in revenue stamps.

Walter Moon seeds and Myrtle Carey case at Pockville

An OCR fragment cites Walter Moon and Myrtle Carey in connection with a case or notice in Pockville. Details are unclear but names and place are readable.

Walter Moon Myrtle Carey Pockville

Sherman will admitted to probate in Ransom

The will of William N. Sherman, late of Ransom, was admitted to probate yesterday. Letters testamentary were granted to his son and daughter Frank and Ruth. The rule to substitute Elizabeth Chase as plaintiff in the case of Joseph Chase against Thomas Barrow was made absolute yesterday and the case placed on the trial list for the week beginning May 28.

William N. Sherman Frank Ruth Elizabeth Chase Joseph Chase Thomas Barrowmain

Mayor Suspends Police Officers Pending Council Action

Mayor Moir orders Chief Robling to suspend Lieutenants Spellman and Patrolmen Peuster and Jones from duty until select council confirms their removal. They may keep shields until council acts. Patrolman Perry acts as lieutenant. Police committee to report to council next Thursday. members listed. New appointees await council ratification to take effect.

Moir Robling Spellman Peuster and Jones Select Council Charles Perry Leutenant Holward James W. M. Finn F. H. Clemons Thomas J. Coyne John J. Show Davies Hockenberry Dyer Saul

Measles Attack Ends in Cough Relief with Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy

Walter B. Beel editor of the Elkin Times reports a measles bout left him with a persistent cough. After taking Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the cough disappeared and he praises Chamberlain’s medicines as the best on the market. Sold by Matthews Brothers and druggists nationwide.

Walter B. Beel Elkin N. C Chamberlain Matthews Brothers

National Prohibition Convention in Chicago Sets Ticket Sales

Agents of the Lackawanna railroad offer a one fare round trip special excursion for the National Prohibition Convention in Chicago on June 27 and 28. Tickets go on sale June 2 and June 26 with return by June 29, and a 23 cent fee is collected by the Chicago point agent when tickets are validated for return.

Lackawanna Railroad Chicago

Niagara Falls Excursion From New York Ontario and Western

The railway announces a Memorial Day excursion to Niagara Falls with a one fare round trip. Tickets valid for travel May 20 and return up to and including May st. Free reclining chair car seats upon agent request. Also advertising Beecham’s Pills and The Hotel Jermyn cigar at 10c.

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Niagara Falls May St

Brown Bros J P Morgan and Knauth Nachod Letter Credits

Brown Brothers J P Morgan and Co and Knauth Nachod Kahne are linked in a discussion of letters of credit and international cheques. The note highlights collaborations among major banking houses and their financial instruments.

Brown Bros J. P. Morgan & Co Knauth, Nachod & Kahne

Knights Templar Parade to Open Pennsylvania Conclave

Wilkes-Barre hosts a large parade next Tuesday as about 3,000 Knights Templar in uniform and white plumes participate in the forty-seventh annual Pennsylvania Grand Commandery conclave. The four-division procession starts at 10 from River and South streets and is reviewed on River Street by Grand Commander James B. Youngson and officers. Coeur de Lion No. 17 and Melita commanderies from the city are highlighted, with Ezra H. Ripple and J. B. Woolsey assisting Sir John M. Core in the third division. A stand of colors will honor the three commanderies with the highest membership percentage in the parade.

Wilkes-Barre Knights Templar Pennsylvania River South Streets River Street Northampton Street John M. Core Hotel Sterling Grand Commandery Templar Alexander Oppenheim Nesbitt Theatre Melita Commandery Coeur de Lion Commandery Lawrence Bauer Knights of Delaware and Hudson

Opportune Notice on Property Interests Amid Coming Assault

A dated notice warns current property owners that their interests will be violently assailed in the coming months and that the present issuance comes at an especially opportune time for them to act.

Wall Street

Paris and the Exposition Illustrated Advertised

The advertising columns urge this pictorial work titled Paris and the Exposition Illustrated as essential for every household. It presents twenty views in twenty parts, portraying all features worth seeing and priced at a trifling expense. Reading about Smoke the Pocono cigar at 5c.

Paris Colummns

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