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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1899

Page

5

Lackawanna Laundry Advertises on Penn Avenues

A. B. Warman promotes the Lackawanna laundry at 208 Penn Avenues with handmade service claims. The notice emphasizes personal attention and traditional hand cleaning methods for local customers.

Personal notes from the city on visits and travel

Judie Hand left for New York and others visit the city or travel. Several residents including Dr and Mrs A A Lindalury, Mrs J Stantey Smith and Mr and Mrs Barker tour New York Philadelphia and New Mexico. Welsh scholar Aneurin Fardis noted as a household name in the Welsh language.

Judie Hand New York Iwan 8 Jones Washburn Willams & Owie Mise Ella Brows Jefferson Avenue New York City A. A. Lindalury J. Stantey Smith Clay Avenue Philadelphia Mia James MW. Barker Buffalo Edward L. Buck Madison Avenue George C. Yocum Harrishure Barker New Mexico Willie J. Moore Washington Jermyn H. G. Young Delaware and Hudson Company Manhvile Brown Newark N. J E. Tobey Capouse Avenue Fall Riverine Anourtin Jones Note Undertaker Price Jonew Nom de Plome Aneurin Fardis Iren Mr. Jones

Indictments for Libel Hit Local Editors in Luzerne County

The grand jury of Luzerne County indicted Editor Richard Dittle and Reporter M J O Toole of the Scrantonian for libelling Squire J B Gilboy of Curver in a sensational Corcoran murder piece. The article used sensational charges later shown as unreliable information from the filmers.

Little O'Toole Luzerne County Richard Dittle M. J. O'Toole Scrantonian Luserne County Grand Jury Squire J. B. Gilboy Curver Corcoran Mr. Gilbey

Ballot Form Details For Upcoming Tusaday Election

Officials receive the official ballots for Tusaday election. The sheet measures 21 by inches and contains eight columns including a blank. The seven party columns listed are Republican Democratic Prohibition People's Socialist Labor Union Reform and Bryan Anti-Trust.

Commsssionere Hwlank Republican Democratic Prohibition People’s Socialist Labor Union Reform Bryan Anti-Trust

Refund pledge on cough syrup bottle guarantee from local firms

Undersigned vendors promise to refund money for Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Torie cough remedy and offer a scent bottle prove ware. Names include Matthews Hrow Fe Chittenden Enaine Pharmacy Garrinh Theme G Mehet Banderson Donahoe Riche Brown’s Pharmacs and others in the advertisement.

Alrow Colt Matthews Chittenden Enaine Pharmacy W. Humphrey eGarrinh G. Mehet Banderson Donahoe N. OM. Riche Brown

Supersedeas Granted in Little Libel Case in Philadelphia

Judge Orlady of the Superior Court granted a motion by John T Lenahan yesterday to allow the appeal in the Little libel case to act as a supersedeas. The defendant was ordered released on a $2,500 bail tail with the writ to follow. Attorneys offered no opposition as notice was not given to the proseuction. The defense plans to post bail and secure immediate release once the writ arrives. argument likely when the court reconvenes November 16 in Philadelphia.

Orlady Superior Court Philadelphia John T Lenahan

Charge Withdrawn in Dispute Over Congregational Leadership

Rabi Finkelstein the orthodox Jewish minister faced a disorderly conduct charge after a ward in his struggle with Rev. Nathan Druck over church authority. Prosecutor Suravitz withdrew the charger and the case was discharged, with hopes for amicable resolutions within the Penn Avenue congregation.

Rabi Finkelstein Alderman Lentes Jacob Buravits Finkelstein Rabbi Finburg Penn Avenue Nathan Druck Finberge Druck Finberg Rabbi Finkelstein Syracuse Colt Woelkers John Lentes Suravitz Costa

Meeting Saturday Night At St Davids Hall West Scranton

GOP campaign set at St Davids hall West Scranton with W Gaylord Thomas as chair and J R Jones FL W Fleitz A J Colburn J T McColhurn delivering addresses. county committees meet Saturday afternoon to finalize election plans and canvass results. Vosaburg predicts Republican ticket victory by about two thousand plurality.

St. Davids’ Hall West Scranton Republican Party W. Gaylord Thomas John RR. Jones FL Ww. Fleltz A. J. Colburn J.T. McColhurn Republican County Central Republican Club A. A. Vosaburg

Putting Prisoners to Work In County Jail

Prison board moves to implement laws allowing inmate labor in Moiter County jail. Commissioners and Warden purchase work tools as male prisoners near assignment, with inmates saying they will resist street labor but may be persuaded to work on jail yard or adjacent lot. The Moiter County precedent included punishment for resistance.

Giles Roberts W. T. Simpson Simpson Prison Board Moiter

Ridge Row Plot Offers Cheap City Lots Near Nay Aug Park

Opportunity to buy a valuable Ridge Row lot fronts on Ridge Row adjoining Nay Aug Park and extending from Harrison Avenue to Arthur Avenue. Prices range from 100 to 400 dollars. For details contact CC Frabeha, trustee, phone 192%, 208 Connell Building.

Ridge Row

The Sulphur Baths of Avon Offer Relief for Ailments

The Sulphur Baths at Avon promise relief and cure for rheumatism gout and rosema in an ideal fall and winter home for invalids as advertised by The San.

Avon

Scranton Water Supply Praised by Health Official

At Scranton Board of Health meeting, Assistant Bacteriologist R L Pittled lauded Scranton water as exceptionally clean with four supply sources including Lake Scranton. He noted low bacterial counts, praised the uninhabited watershed of the high service system, and urged ongoing inspection of Providence and Spring Brook watersheds for contamination risks.

Pennsylvania Board of Health Board of Health R. L. Pitheld Scranton Pitheld Seranton Gas and Water Company Lake O'Malley Pood MIM Widmayer United States T. F. Penman Allen Kelly Allen War Beranten P.O. Thomas Yalley Thames James White Robert Edwards North End White Philadelphia Vtate Hoard of Health No. 7, Gas and Water Company Providence High Service D. H W. Burgey Laboratory of Hygiene University of Pennsylvania Robert Pitfield State Board of Health Lee Gearmantown Benjamin Lee Sie Providences Boranton Spring Brook Gara and Water Company Ike Tihond No. V Larough Eooma Robert L. Pittletd

Board of Control Awards Contract for No 2 and 38

The board approved heating and ventilating work for No 2 to C B Scott for 5446.80 and No 38 to Hunt & Connell for 35086, plus No 2 plumbing to Hunt & Connell for 1970 and sewer work at No 19 to M J Ruddy for 189. Night school opening deferred one week to finish wiring. bids on No 18 plumbing discussed.

C. B. Scott Hunt & Connell Board of Control C. 4. Scott M. J. Ruddy John Harris No. 2 Gibbons Scott Thomas O'Malley No. 18 Howell

CURBEN'S PURD FOOD PRODUCTS Promotes Quality Over Price

The article warns buyers against cheap adulterated goods and urges choosing standard foods. It emphasizes health, stomach comfort, and long-term well being, urging purchase of CURBEN'S PURD FOOD PRODUCTS for quality over quantity.

Curben

Coffee quality claims and refund promise from a vendor

A fragmented notice touts Moeha and Java blends praised as royal quality and sold at Mount stores with a refund offer if the product fails to satisfy. The misspelled text references Moet and Tenor tasting and implies a guaranteed satisfaction policy.

Marines Called to Send Two Battalions to Asiatic Station

Rear Admiral Watson requests marines for the Asiatic Station. The Navy directs two battalions to Cavite, one designated as the Third Battalion of Marines under Major Littleton W. T. Waller. Colonel Robert L. Meade to command marines at Cavite. Recruitment offices opened in Wilkes-Barre Harrisburg and Lancaster to enlist Pennsylvanians.

Watson Aglitie Fh. 2. Leary Isle of Dun Secretary of the Navy Marine Corps Asiatic Cavite Littleton W. T. Waller Marine Guard Battle of Bandage Robert Ll. Meade U. 5 N.C Meade Gettysburg Marine Barracks Portsmouth N. A Logan Manila Naval Station Wilkes-Barre New York San Francisco W. P. Biddle UW. S Me

Local addresses listed for Williamsport Philadelphia and Wilmington

Readable lines name Pine street Williamsport and several Philadelphia addresses 1428 Market Street 2600 Kensington Avenue 80 Vine Street plus the Gibson house in Wilmington. No additional context or events are provided in the excerpt.

Pine Street Williamsport Phildelphia Market Street Kenington Avenue Vine Street Gibson Wilmington

Mayor Withholds Mulberry Street Paving Resolution

Council resolutions from Mayor Mow have mostly returned approved except the Mulberry Street paving plan from Prescott Avenue to Nay Avenue Park. The mayor may veto, arguing it could tilt votes in the council and contravene property owner consent. the measure mirrors a prior loop case where the city lost to the Traction company.

Mow Latol Mudberrytreet Hill Prescott Avenue Nay Ave Park Éneh Councl Traction Company

Special Low Rates to Philadelphia Exposition by Lackawanna Rail

The Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad offers round trip tickets to Philadelphia for the National Export Exposition on October 5th, November 2nd and 22nd. Fares are one way plus admission coupon, valid on any popular train on those dates and returnable within ten days from sale. Full details from ticket agents.

Philadelphia Delawnare, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company Phladelphia Tirketa Lackawanna” Railroad

Durable oils for painters promise long lasting coats

Oils offered promise paint that resists peeling cracking and wear until its full duty is done. Prices show quality oil does not come expensive and aims to convince buyers of value.

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Norton's Bulletin Mt. Norton Lackawanna Ave South Main St THE Griffin Art CO Lackawanna Penn Avenues A. B. Warman Squire Gilboy Lackawanna Hardware CO Lackawanna Avenue St. David's Hall Ridge Row Plot R. L. Pitfield South Side West Side North Reynolds Hodham Providence Water Pik Soweosis Club W. FE. Allen James Leyshon Frank Silliman, Jr Scranton Traction Company Dr. Alen Beauham High and Training School Committee Ninth Ward Tnstractiona Phillips E. G Coursen the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Awiain Avenue Sooth Main Avenue Mulberry Street Joy Maker Martini Washington Avenue Edison Phonograph Rooms Charles B. Scott Franklin Avanua Hand & Payne Flears Building Washington Ave Arand Success Schank & Spencer Spruce St Gwood Bell & Skinner Jermyn Go Ding Parker Letever Smith Remington Felton Dom Paul and John Bull Conrad Pierce’s Market Springer Eles Rothaway Maurice River Mue Point Orpeta Ss «Anomy ‘ Cosma Wyoming Ave
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