Untitled note on costs and music sales
A fragmented note discusses hiring costs and promotional pricing. It mentions percentages and half price music so readers infer a sale or funding scheme. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or places.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1899
Page
3
Council approves bills amid committee session
The auditing committee of the council met last night and approved the bill that accrued during the preceding fortnight. A poverty social will be hosted by the Guild of St Luke's church in the parish this evening with a fine for wearing costumes in rug time. Louie Whitman of Jones Street North Buraryton accidentally shot himself in the right knee Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councile
Nite Cid
Guild of St. Iil
St. Luke's Church
Louie Whitman
Jones Street
North
Buraryton
al Boule
Voranttet Church
Tine Street
Aduine Old Jefferson Avenues
Grand Army of the Republic
All Souls’ Wolvernaiter Church
Progress of Park Ordinance Signed for Advertisement
Mayor Mole signed a resolution directing the City Clerk Lavelle to advertise an ordinance appropriating 20000 for Nay Aug park improvements. The measure nears final reading in select council. He also signed sewer and hydrant actions on Price street and at Seventh and Scranton, with fire department to erect a hydrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavelle
Nay Aug Park
Mole
Select Council
Price Street
Bummer and
Stromley Avenues
Fire Department
Seventh
Scranton Streets
Scranton Attends Big Buffalo Bill Show Day
Thousands turn away as Buffalo Hill's exhibition draws massive crowds in Scranton for two performances. Colonel Cody's Rough Riders and Wild West acts feature Indians, cowboys, Cossacks, and veterans from U S Army units in a dramatic parade and staged battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Hill
Scranton
Wil Ae
Buffalo Bill
John Rogers
Creoks
Coue
Colonel Cody
Congress of Horsemen
America
England
Germany
Russia
Cuba
Roosevelt
Hidere
Colonel Codw
San Juan Hl
Rough Riders
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Grimes
Garcia
Police Record Shows Calm Night in Central City
Yesterday's police log reports no drunkenness arrests and only one disturbance infraction. Two youths from Olyphant clashed with a wife defending her husband, resulting in the offenders being taken to the station. A lost bicycle and minor pickpocket incidents were noted, along with two suspected crooks detained during the day. One fake jewelry seller was arrested, searched, and released on a promise to leave town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Street
Sergent
Reese G. Jones
Pantrolmen Parry
Karine
Etacion Lense
Chirence Moxley
Dalton
Lackawanna Avenue
Moir
Lieutenart Davis
John Rogers
Phikerton
Royal Palloe
Hue Capouse Avenue
Lona Day
FO. Anthony
Anthony
Ruhe
Wile
Charme
Ebaia
Fakir
Hief Roblins
Promiss
Great Exhibition Draws Strong Patronage At Stage Coach Show
The event featured a stage coach attack plot and cowboy and Indian races described as better than ever. Overall it was a great exhibition earning high public praise and strong patronage.
Circus Day Attendance Cuts Prompted School Dismissals
Superintendent Howell notes only a few schools kept open after a circus day, as principals used discretion on attendance. He avoids endorsing widespread dismissals but says he understands a boy risking breakfast to reach the event, reflecting local concern over early departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulbutte
Buuilding
Howell
Sesalien
Hooks Night at the Fair Draws Record Crowd
Despite a circus draw, the Hook and Ladder company innings night drew the largest attendance since opening, expected to surpass previous fairs. The Hooks received the era’s largest escort from Pittston and central city firms, with Dunmore and West Side contingents joining. Bauer's band and Nag Aug Drum corps led the parade to music, and the Nag Aug Drum corps performed at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenen
Hook and Ladder Company
Phoenix
Niagara and
Eagle
Pittston
Neptunes
Dunmore
Nag Augs
Crystals
Phoenix Chemicals
Franklins
Ira Trippe
West Side
Bauer
Nag Aug
Norman Wheeler Shoots Self After Job Fears at Keyser Avenue
Norman Wheeler 72, a long time employee of Delaware Lackawanna and Western, attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head at his home on Keyser Avenue. He resigned on Saturday due to fears of discharge, and relatives believe he acted in a moment of temporary insanity. He remains critically unconscious. doctors refrain from probing the bullets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Wheeler
Keyser Avenue
Delaware, Laockowinna and Western Company
Wheater
Howe
Wheeler
Beddoe
Roberts
Delaware, Lackawanna and Weastern Company
John Thoffman
Frampton
Langstaff Kelly Contest Witness List Typos Abound
Testimony in the Langstaff Kelly contest lists numerous names with obvious misspellings and repetitions. Witnesses include Archboald Peter Esterruth George Stern Henry Rosenbaum and many more across variations of first and last names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langstoff-Kelly
Archboald
Peter Esterruth
George Stern
Henry Rosenbaum
Henry Simon
Peter Berghelser
Charles Simon
John Peters
Anthony Brill
Jacob Wagner
Henry Wigner
Henry Froher
John Hoffsomes
Henry Heine
Lewis Brown
Henry Schwarzetrauber
John Heckman
Philip Brown
William Young
Conrad Berghouser
Frank Young
John Otto
Henry Busse
Peter
Henry Willame
George T. Williams
Samuel Edwinnt
William Seviven
William Brown
John EH. Pritchard
Kdward Jones
James BE
Williame
Edward Tingley
Andrew P
Owens
Charles Reese
George J. Webb
Henry Wood
William Mosley
Thomas Hodgson
Edward W Lloyd
Henry Shaun
Henry Waugh, Sr
Henry Waugh, Jr
James Asking
James Cooper
George Bowler
Notable Names in Scranton Area Trade Directory
The list includes Taylor-John G Owens William Masters William Powell Scranton Benjamin Wooding J TM Holly John ODonnell Frank Helnan John Butterman George Shormuaker Bernard Miller as individuals referenced in the old directory.
Examining Board Appointed to Test Building Inspector Applicants
The city allocates a competitive examination for building inspector candidates. Mayor appoints architects and contractors to judge applicants, seeking a successor as John Nelson’s term ends. A large field includes former inspector Nelson and others vying for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordinsee
Mole
Lacey
B. Wi. Davie
John Bendive
Hieorm
Brown
John Nelson
Nelson
Lowilceemd
Aimer
Arrest of Loomis in Wyoming Avenue Break-in
George W Loomis was arrested on suspicion after an attempted entry to Dr. Murray's residence on Wyoming Avenue. He was picked up on Lackawanna Avenue by Patrolman Haggerty and jailed for investigation following a servant girl alert. The intruder was seen in the act by the servant, who reported the break-in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W Loomis
Vr. Murray
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Haggerty
Unusually Healthy Week in Scranton
Scranton saw a remarkably healthy week amid fever days ending May. Only twenty deaths were reported, twelve fewer than the average, and new transmissible disease cases totaled ten. Six were diphtheria, three scarlet fever, and one oraiyp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Hall and Jermyn Buy Don Castor Mine in California
George W. Hall of this city and Frank Jermyn of Scranton purchased the Don Castor gold mine in El Dorado county California from a relative. They will erect a sump mill at once and depart in about three weeks. A test ore valued at 15.90 per ton was reported. Mr Koleht, uncle of Mr Jermyn, had owned the mine for nearly fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hall
Frank Jermyn
Scranton
el Dorado County
California
Jermyn
Koleht
Tragic Lamp Fire Claims Woman in Lancaster Home
In Lancaster today Ephraim Hoyee spilled lamp fuel at a Silver Springs residence. Fire caught from clothing and she perished from burns received. authorities report the accident occurred this afternoon. Lane’s at 820 Spruce Street advertises fine wines and cigars as a small note. Pocono cigar advertised at five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
May
Ephraim Hoyee
Silver Springs
Lane's
Spruce Street
Local Obituaries From Scranton Area
Died notices for Mrs. Robert Colby age 67 of Went Scranton. Funeral Thursday at 3 pm with interment at Purest Cemetery. Nathan Kolb aged 54 of Culverton. funeral this afternoon and interment at White Haven. Mrs Kale Dermott of 307 Hampton Street. funeral tomorrow afternoon at 9 oclock with burial at Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
Scranton
Mawga
Robert Colby
Hromles Avenue
Swethind Street
Kolb
Culverton
Nathan Kolb
Funers
White Hiven
Undermott
Weet Scranton
Kale AleDermott
Aleter
John J
Ume Mings
Hampton Street
Byte Ment
Cathedral Cemetery
Fire Sale at The 4c Store Sparks Bargain Rush
Owing to a prior deal after a store fire the 4c Store advertises daily arrivals sold at near cost. The notice lists enamelware tea pots washing machines and cook pots with sale prices such as 2.49 for a toilet set 2.75 for a washer and 0.39 to 0.74 for various pots and pans to draw pennies.
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Law Library
J. L. Connell
Connell Building
Fleer
Berenice
Wieheersturg
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Ave
H. B. Ware
Faem
Willian Building
Oatoftios
Proyvidince Gas and Water Company
John B. Corser
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company
Green Place
Brower
Bolt Worke
Yeelortuy
Little Gleaners
Calvary Reformed Church
Mire W. G. Welkh
Leotchre
Austin Adame
Thomas Colles Bell
Clark's Surmit Ntholic
Puther Peet
Berantoen
Parton
W. DP. Mager
Delaware, Luockawanns and Western Railroad Nom
Wing
Lave Ten Welré
Ale Mager
East Orange
N_ J
Frederick Warner
Wydri- Ingevenie
Green Ride
W. TE Smith
Weebington’ Avenue
Tribune
Rytirdas
Mrnday
Smith
Furonton
George Howell
the Fashion
Nottingham
Thorpe
Battery 10
Fifth Regiment
Tolted States Army
Americon
Fuffalo Bill
Annie Oakley
Johnnie Baker
Hooks
William Wheeler
West Elm Street
Adam Wheeler
Luzerne Street
Ella Swarts
Exra 8
Griffin Post
Kerger Avenue
Ayer
Bane
J.cater Lowell
Maas
George W. Loomis
The
Board of Health
Burna
Olive Wheel
M. W. Bingham
Washington Ave
Scranton, Pas
China
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, PA
David Harum
Edward Noyes Wescott
Red Rock
Thomas Nelson Page
James Lane Allen
the Castle Inn
Stanley Weyman
Richard Harding Davis
E. S. Voynich
Max Pemberton
Sir Walter Besant
Maurice Hewlett
Hope
Hermit
Edna Lyall
Ian MacLaren
Ian Maclares
Mollie's Prince
Rosa Nouchette Carey
Simon Dale
Anthony Hope
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