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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1899
Page
10
Mayor must sign or veto the ordinance after one more council reading. Barber Asphalt can begin repairs next Wednesday morning upon the mayor’s approval. Former Manager West says the firm can start within twenty four hours of notice, and current Manager Griffith is away in Harrisburg.
Decoration Day excursion to Niagara Falls via Lehigh Valley Rail Road. Rate from Scranton to Niagara Falls and return is 6.95 dollars. Tickets on train No. 3 May 27, on all trains excluding the Black Diamond Express May 28, and train No. 3 May 20. Return valid on all trains except the Black Diamond Express through May 20, 1599. Inquire Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.
The E. Livelly Reed homestand at No 911 Quincy Avenue between Linden and Mulberry streets is offered for sale. Frontage 60 feet, depth 160 feet, with a large modern house and first class premises. Contains a barn on Hitchcock court. Apply on the premises or to Ward & Horn, attorneys. Also an adjacent note to visit HORAN & MERRILL at Lackawanna avenue.
Gerson's millinery shop at 413 Lackawanna avenue promotes summer hats and low prices. Advertisements list Oliver Optic books at 1.50 and Jonas Longs' Sons at 0.65. An implied money refund offer accompanies Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar with a 21-cent trial bottle.
A shop-wide reorganization announced May 25, 1909, names Henry Smith to general foreman of car shops and Ludwig Hoffman to foreman of coach repairs, relieving Robert McKenna who retires to become superintendent of the Dover New Jersey car shops.
George L. Fileds, a seventeen year claim agent for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western freight department, submitted his resignation yesterday to take effect immediately. He is considering a solicitor role for the freight department of another firm.
Bradford Samson, longtime superintendent of Finch Manufacturing, resigns to join the drafting department of Lackawanna Tron and Steel. The change marks a shift in leadership roles within local industry.
Mary Neville, harmed on Lackawanne Avenue, left the hospital and was placed in police custody. She denies knowing the attacker and cannot explain the motive. Authorities question her full cooperation while her companion, Kite Aog1'pott, chose six months at the House of the Cred Shepherd over a jail term.
On June 1 the passenger department of the Pennsylvania Railroad issues the 146th edition of its Summer Excursion Route Book. It lists Eastern resort notes, routes, and fares, with over fifteen hundred route combinations, maps, and half tone scenic cuts. Books cost ten cents at ticket offices or twenty cents by mail from Broad Street Station.
A children's matinee today at 2 PM with May Pole dances songs cake walk and costumes. Evening program at 3 PM features Bauer's band general dancing and closing bargains. Admission 5 cents for children 10 cents for adults.
An advertisement invites inspection of a summer serged line for young men. It touts the finest carmenta sold locally and asserts unbeatable quality. Also promotes the Popular Punch Cigar at 1½ cents.
The Scranton Training School graduation exercises featured addresses by Rev. Robert F Pierce and E D Fellows as well as City Superintendent Howell. Howell urged patient effort, discipline, and the value of long, steady study over quick results, comparing education to autumn’s transformation and diamond shaping by the emery wheel. He warned against idleness and praised labor as the path to true usefulness.
George W. Hall and Frank Jermyn, Scranton, secure a half interest in the Doncaster mine El Dorado county California on the Mother Lode. The mine has operated since 1872 with a thirty nine acre grant and a grant by President Grant. Plans include a stamp mill at the site between June 1 and June 10, employing fifty to sixty men.
Mayor Moir confirms John H. Walker for fire chief despite opposition from many city firemen who warn of resignations and revolt if Walker is installed. Walker supporters aim to force a reconsideration at the next council meeting as the department voices distrust of his qualifications.
A convention for the Christian Endeavor will take place in Detroit, Michigan from July 6 to 10. A round trip fare has been authorized, with tickets sold and valid for travel July 5 to 10. Interested parties should contact their nearest N. O. & W. station agent or T. Millcroft, Scranton, PA.
An ad urges shoppers to inspect indigo blue material and buy only if convinced it is dirt cheap. The notice lists HORAN & MERRILL at 318 Lachawatna Avenue with a $6 price reference.
The sale lists stock from Reidleman with all 1.50 copyright books at 74 cents. A large selection is available today with a Star Lyceum Entertainment note. The schedule indicates Tuesday evening events and Saturday morning openings.
Equity action before Judge Gunster centers on a 1878 coal lease near Cayuga mine in North Scranton. Daniel Watkins and heirs claim Thomas Watkins held half interest and seek accounting. Hughes denies signing the document, with witnesses testifying the handwriting is not his.
John Snider of Freed Calhoun Co West Virginia approves Chamberlain's Pain Balm after swelling and pain improved enough to walk. The ad notes wholesale and retail agents Matthew Gros and a druggist supply. Also promoting a wide line of light-weight clothing for young men youths and boys at 326 Lackawanna Avenue.
A note from Gerson's at 415 Lackiwanns Avenue announces fresh arrivals from a New York wholesale, offering the latest Paris and London ideas to customers.
An advertisement states a sale of Jonas Lone's Sons offerings from the Beldleman stock with a bid of 50.00 for choice items. It mentions a valuable property at 419 Penn Ave referenced in the Real Estate column and notes Beecham's Pills and Pocono Cigar promotions with prices.
The notice requests accounts from firms and corporations. It mentions FPL PHILLIPS and Cashier roles while outlining submission expectations for diverse business entities.
Mrs Kane of 2022 Price Street won a piano in a drawing. A widow with four young daughters celebrating the good fortune as they wanted a piano at their ages.
Promoters announce a free piano give away on Wednesday June 28 offering a $400 Emerson piano to a lucky recipient. Event details call for participation from local residents and the draw date is set for that midweek.
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