Entirely by Hand. Fame Size and Shape as New
A. Bl Warman showcases a laundry service on Penn Avenue, Lackawanna, highlighting a new look and approach to garment care and tailoring. The item emphasizes a personal, hands on craft in local commerce.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1899
Page
8
Notable City Visitors and Local Movements
A parade of names visits New York and Scranton shows a busy social scene. Wyoming avenue’s W F Valletead and C Jacobs of Green Ridge are tied to travel and notices, while Myer Davidow returns from New York. District Attorney John K R Jones tours the city as ex-District Attorney J T McCollum observes court matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Valletead
Wyoming Avenue
New York City
Myer Davidow
New York
C. Jacobs
Green Ridge
John KR. Jonen
George HB
Rice
Newcomb Jett
Galusha A. Grow
Glenwoo
Susqueinns County
Chicago
Langstaff Election Contest Witnesses Examined
The Langstaff election contest reports witnesses examined yesterday by the contestant including T A Parker of Waverly C N Weaver of Dunmore George D P Dayie P Briggs William F Coffin of Carbondale Preston Goodwin Sixteenth ward Joseph Kramer Nineteenth ward Louie Christ Fourth ward Scranton Notes of the Dunmore contest were submitted by Attorney Holgate with stenographer Mc Andrew to qualify James Glencross Harry loPar Frank Futterfield and C M Dodge Smoke the Popular Punch cigars 10c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langstaf
T. A. Parker
Waverly
C. N. Weaver
Dunmore
George DP. Dayie
P. Briggs
William F. Coffin
Carbondale
Preston Goodwin
Joseph Kramer
Louie Christ
Scranton
Holgate
McAndrew
James Glencross
Harry loPar
Frank Futterfield
C. M. Dodge
Postal Telegraph Changes at Portal Offices
H A Pfeiffer retires from Portal Telegraph offices to head a New York broker’s telegraph department. R B J Littl takes over here after managing Postal affairs at Niagara Falls. Wilkes-Barre becomes a separate district under Charles Weldman, newly moved from Buffalo. Pfeiffer served Scranton since 1883 with brief absences in New York and Binghamton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Pfeiffer
Portal Telegraph Company
Wilkes-Barre
New York
R. J. Littl
Niagara Pass
Charles Weldman
Buffalo
Little Libel Case Postponed in Philadelphia Session
Attorney Joseph O'Brien returned from Philadelphia after opposing the application for a superior court review of the Little Libel case. The court adjourned early and Lenahan, set to move the review, arrived too late. The matter is rescheduled for November 13 when the court reconvenes in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O'Brien
Philadelphia
Superior Court
The
Tribune
Ar Lenahan
Freeman Overall and Dunmore & White Shirt Combine
Promoters of a reorganization plan for the Freeman Overall company and its proposed merger with Dunmore & White Shirt company of Binghamton delayed a meeting due to an absent principal stockholder. A representative of a shirt factory in Erie visited the board of trade seeking control, noting the Binghamton parties’ nonparticipation and promising to return Friday to establish a shirt factory if the deal fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Overall Company
Dunmore & White Shirt Company
Binghamton
Erle
Board of Trade
Atherton
Freeman
Dunmore & White
Caledonians Entertain With Halloween Social at Excelsior Hall
The Scranton Caledonian club held its annual Halloween social at Excelsior hall Economy building on Wyoming avenue. The program featured quartets violin solos and several vocal numbers plus an address by Mayor Moir. Refreshments followed as officers for the club were listed to be installed next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Caledonian Club
Hallowe'en
Excelsior Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Prof. Walkenshaw
L. McMillan
Miss Glencross
Misses Hill
MacArbur
Arlington Quartette
Moir
James K. Lambie
Lindsay McMillan
James KE. Drummond
James Haddon
Veterans Camp No. 8 hosts informal campfire for Sons group
Ezra Griffin Post room hosts a social for the SONS OF VETERANS CAMP NO. 8 with about one hundred guests including veterans from Wilkes Barre Carbondale and Jermyn. Music, speeches, and a light lunch conclude the event. committee members are C. A. Moyer J. C. Allen J. P. Burke and Fred R. Lieber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Griffin
Sons of Veterans
Camp No. 8
Wilkes
Barre
Carbondale
Jermyn
C. A. Moyer
J. C. Allen
Fred R. Lieber
Newman Magazine club hosts music dance and games
The weekly literary exercises at the Newman Magazine club led to a lively night of music dance and cards. The Guernee building housed reception and concert halls with festive decorations including jack o lanterns and apples. attendance remained high despite bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman Magazine Club
Guernee
Colborn Delivers Address on Influence of Music at Clark's Green
Attorney A J Colborn spoke at Clark's Green Baptist Church last night on The Influence of Music to benefit the church. A musical program featured Miss Black and Ralph Williams of this city. The event was organized by a committee led by Miss Mae Courtright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Colborn
Clark’s Green Baptist Church
Mise Black
Ralph Williams
Refund Promise Card for Greene's Warranted Byrup of Tor
A card from J. G. Bone and others promises a money refund if Greene's Warranted Byrup of Tor fails to cure cough or cold. It states a 2 cent or 5 cent bottle option to prove satisfaction and refund. Names listed include W. Davis Providence, Berniman and Co Avoca, A. R. Joseph Davie Tevion, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
J. G. Bone
Hon. Dugmore
W. Davis
Providence
W. D. Davis
Berniman & Co
Avoca
Maonate
A. R. Joseph Davie
Tevion
Election Day Draws Near in This County
A quiet but earnest county campaign shapes ballots for a wide slate. Republicans claim organized canvassing and likely pluralities. Democrats struggle with internal split and rival candidates for county commissioner and auditors amid calls for anti rebate enforcement and party cohesion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junes EK
Barnett
Supreme Court
J. Hay Brown
John I. Mitchel
J. Courter Morris
John Penman
William Fi. John
Asa BE
Klefer
William T. Creasy
S. Leslie Mestrezgat
Superior Court
Charles J. Reilly
John J. Durkin
John KH
Val Remmel
John A. Price
John Allinski
Anthony Apostolico
William R. Evans
People's
Justus Watking
John H. Stevenson
Nathan L. Atwor
Union Reform
Samuel D. Wood
Gryran
Anti-Trust
Leslie Mestresat
Republican County Committee
Demoocrate
Durkin
Regan
Paul Aten
Costello
Aten
Life Underwriters form Scranton association banquet planned
The Scranton Association of Life Underwriters has been organized the first of its kind in Scranton and will be launched with a banquet at the Jermyn. Membership is restricted to agents agency managers and principals of life insurance firms active in Scranton and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Association of Life Underwriters
Scranton
Jermyn
Jife
CURBEN'S PUR FOOD PRODUCTS Advised as Best Health Choice
A shopper warns against cheap adulterated goods and urges buying CURBEN'S PUR FOOD PRODUCTS for health. Emphasizes choosing quality over low price, noting stomach health depends on what is consumed and advocating standard goods at living prices.
Not Buried Woman Case Exposes Beggar Fraud
Mrs. W. T. Duggan reports a shocking case of inhuman treatment after Mike Ruski of Sherman avenue kept a deceased woman in his home to avoid funeral costs. The 65 plus woman, known as a professional beggar, had lived with Ruski as a partner for ten years. The pair, along with the Bianchy brothers, faced court on $200 bail as investigators uncover her beggar fraud. The body was to be buried at Cathedral cemetery with funeral expenses paid by Ruski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.T. Sheridan
Paris
New York
I J. Grady
Washburn Street
I. J. Grady
Adeline Doyle
William Berry
Rising Generation” Company
BR. J. Callery
South Scranton
Josephi &. Mack
Banquelt Bik Company
Bethlehem Silk Company
Bethlehem
Edward J. Connerton
J. T. McCollum
Scranton
Bradford Court
McCollum
Bradford County
Tierra- Betts
W. T. Duggan
Board of
Associated Charities
Mike Ruski
Sherman Avenue
Twenty-second Street
Ruski
John
Stephen Bianchy
Brisbin Patch
Rust
Ita Aiko
Ita Aiko Known That the Woman Did Give the Bianchys
Hyde Park
Nianchys
Alterman Millar
Cuelck
Tuski
Old Country
Scranton Kentucky Post Office Named After Local Lumberists
Scranton in Merrifee county Kentucky gains a post office after a petition supported by Fred 3. Guilfre y of Hotel Jermyn and John B. Fassett of Tunkhannock. The town grew around a local lumber company on the Licking River with two railroads, and streets named for company members. Nearby Hyde Park houses, and Scranton locations in several states are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Merrifee County
Kentucky
Fred 3. Guilfrey
Hotel Jermyn
Godfrey
John B. Fassett
Tunkhannock
Ita
Postoffice Department
Licking River
Licking Valley
Chesapeake and Ohio
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyoming
Lumber Company
Hyde Park
United States
Lackawanna County
Green County
Lows
Osage County
Kansas
Jackson County
Miss
Hyde County
N.C
Williamsburg County
Hallond County
Texas
Colorado
Berantei
Mias
Handley
John Handley
Virginia
Steam Heating and Plumbing Firm Adverts
An old classified style notice promotes Steam Heating and Plumbing services PF and M Mowley at Wyoming Avenue. It also touts Pleecham's Pills as a cure for flatulence and advertises a Joy Maker product for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. & M. T. Mowley
Wyoming Ave
Pleecham
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad
A scanned ad promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup claiming it calms teething pain, soothes gums, and relieves diarrhea. It markets the product as the best remedy, sold by druggists worldwide, priced twenty five cents a bottle.
Fight Over New Trolley Road Franchises in Wilkes-Barre
Council committees heard pro and con from four lawyers on a controversial trolley franchise for North Washington Street. Mayor Nichols warned he will not sign without substantial payment, as debate centers on street rights, city needs, and potential public benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vox Populi
Nichols
Wilkes-Barre
The
Inquest Finds Solkowski Died From Accident Falling Stairs
The coroner's jury at Jordan & Connelly office finds Marion Solkowaki died from a fall down stairs causing a neck fracture. They determine the cause was accidental and list jurors Sieneidl W KE Johnson Edward Burke John Woelkers J Poland M J Connelly D W Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Solkowski
Cherry Street
Jordan & Connelly
Marion Solkowaki
Sieneidl
W. KE. Johnson
Edward Burke
John Woelkers
Poland
M. J. Connelly
D. W. Humphrey
Special Low Rates to Philadelphia Exposition
The Delaware Lackawanna & Western railroad offers round trip tickets to Philadelphia for the National Export Exposition at one way fare plus fifty cents admission coupon. Tickets valid on regular trains on October 24, November 2, and 24 with return within ten days from sale date. Inquiries at any Lackawanna ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Lackawannt” Railroad
Plumbers Local Union Meeting This Evening
Members of the Plumbers Local Union No. 0 are summoned to attend a meeting at the shop on Md Spruce street this evening. The notice also advertises Lang’s on Spruce street offering wines and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD Spruce Street
Lang's
Spruce Street
Yesterday's Marriage Licenses In Scrambled Entry
A list of marriage licenses appears with names and partial addresses, including Charlies Kraft and Bertha Dunmore as well as other couples tied to Olyphant and Dunmore areas. The fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names such as John Mack, Bridget Lawler, and Charles McAndrew along with street references and aliases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies
H. Kraft
Dunmore
Bertha J. Fern
Joseph Cobay
Unequaled Blanket Bargains for Cold Weather
Now is the time to lay in your supply of warm cosy blankets at prices designed to preclude competition. Buy them here for the best value for the money as winter approaches.
Wool Blankets Size 10 4 Selling at
A brief notice lists wool blankets size 10 4 offered in grey red and white colors for sale. It notes available quantities and price terms, inviting buyers to inquire.
Coatings Promise Durability For Exterior Finishes
A Victorian era ad asserts long lasting paint and oil finishes. Large face coverings resist peeling cracking and wear until completing their full duty. Prices claimed to show quality without high cost.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton's Bulletin
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
South Main St
the Griffin Art CO
Lackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. BL Warman
John T. Smith
Langstaff
Lackawanna Hardware CO
H. A. Pfeiffer
RB. J. Little
Mr. Lenahan
Erie
Sons OF Veterans’ Social
Newman Club
Hallowe'en Social
Colborn
Clark's Green
Thorogh
Executive Committee
Pennsylvania
A. D. Holland
Er. P. Ham
T. J. MacGuire
J. F. Broadbent
W. J. Welsh
J. W. Dusenbury
B. H. Betts
George Wahl
A. T. Raynsford
Wagstaff
H. J. Schubert
Life Underwriters
E. G
Coursen
Scranton Postoffice
Mrs. Winslow
T. MH
Alex
Farnham
George R. Bedford
D. A. Fell
Joan McGahren
Ira Kirkenwall
Alii
Celtics
Beranton
Beneft
Prevent
Tom
Ralle
Solkowski
Clarke Bros
Edison
Charles
Scott
Franklin Avenue
Hand & Payne
Washington Avenue
Mears Building
Washington Ava
Matthews Bros
Bell & Skinner
Jermyn Building
Parker
Letever
Smith
Remington
Felton
Fun Store
Dom Paul and
John Bull
Conrad
Pierce
Turkey
Rocksawa
Maurice River
Blue Point Ordfers
Fralia
Pierge’s Market
Happine
Eveorr
Leeds
Tron
Oaku
Ccon ‘ Congs
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