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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1899
Page
4
Scranton November details fuse signal rules for night trains and foggy weather. Instructions cover red fuse use, signal cases, and safety mandates for trainmen on the Lackawanna and West division with notes from A C Sallebury and F P Hamilton.
A circular from Trainmaster Wamilton governs the use of green and red fuses on the Northern Southern and Rhoomabore Divisions, adopted by Delaware Tarkawanna and Western railroad. It directs mid conductors to requisition signal cases and fusees, checks contents, and explains fuse meanings and usage in daylight and night under various conditions.
Street car employees met early yesterday to advance union efforts. Details remain secret and most members are reportedly not in favor. Promoters named officers: President John Williams, Secretary John Trdowse, Treasurer P.L.T. Leonard, Executive Chair James Powell. A charter application has been filed and another meeting will follow.
The Feranton Steam Pump Company organized to manufacture steam pumps from patents by John B. Poore applies for a charter. The formal application will be made to Governor Stone on December 11. Petitioners include John G. B. Poore, Edward B. Sturges, Clarence B. Sturfea, Norbert W. Taylor, Edward S. Dolph and others.
The Woolson Spice Company of Toledo markets Lion Coffee with a premium list inside each one pound pack age. Buyers cut out the Lion head on the wrapper and mail it for premiums bought at bulk prices, enabling free or near free article rewards without profit to shippers or retailers. The program relies on customer recommendations, boosting sales as households aim to enjoy valued premium gifts.
Steam Heating and Plumbing at 241 Wyoming Ave operated by P P M Bowley. Local tradesman offered service and repairs for steam heating systems and plumbing needs in the area.
Belden, a Melrose farmer, treed a large male wild cat near Sievers Point during a coon hunt. After the beast felled his dog with a paw blow, Belden shot and clubbed the animal, which weighed about forty five pounds. The creature is described as the American lynx, uncommon for mid November.
Dr Scott Thurklay delivered an engaging lecture on ancient and modern Rome for high school students. Students gained new knowledge about Rome and upcoming lecture topics include Primitive Rome Palatine Aqueducts Baths and Tombs Colosseum Theaters Tombs Last Days of Pompeii. Principal Grant read a superintendent note about athletic tickets and a plan to boost school spirit with a large crowd.
Students strive to attend a park event despite postponed games. Delays and snowball antics interrupted announcements at locker rooms while a turnout at Delaware and Madison depot aims to greet Withameport visitors.
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