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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1899

Page

9

Godowsky Promotes Knabe Piano at Scranton Warerooms

The note thanks Mr Pennington of the Scranton Conservatory for bringing a Knabe piano to Scranton inviting the public to view the instruments at 205 Wyoming Avenue. It praises Knabe for tone and workmanship and mentions virtuosi Von Tulow and Sauer using the instrument.

Pennington Scranton Conservatory of Music Scranton Godowsky Knabe von Tulow Sauer Wyoming Avenue

CITY NOTES Bids and votes amid local notices and events

Local items report wages at Ply mouth and Bueton, new directors named at Scranton Pennsylvana Oval School, a beneficiary reminder for Ketrick estate, a theater performer cast at New York, and a police officer starting duty tonight. Church and youth group meetings with civic notices follow. A concert boycott opens reserved seating at the Conservatory with Pennington conducting.

Gay. Stone Yertendly W. Gunster II. L. Waller Phin Dity Pennsylvana Oval School Scranton

Funeral Services Set For John Short In Scranton

Funeral services for the late John Short will be held at the family residence on Franklin Avenue at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Pierce of Penn Avenue Church and Rev. Spencer of Dover N J will officiate. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.

John le Franklin Avenue MH I. ¥. Pierce Penn Avenue Church David Spencer Dover N. J Forest Hill Cemetery

Woman in Raymond Court Attempts Suicide by Throat Cut

Mrs Rose Williams of Raymond Court near Lackawanna hospital after cutting her throat with a razor. Husband found her at home and she described being weary of life and suffering, with doctors reporting a narrow escape and her condition improving at the hospital.

Rose Williams Raymond Court Lackawanna Hospital Lickawanna Hospital Wetsenders

Scranton Business College Notes Highlight Hiring Shifts

Demand for book-keepers and stenographers is unprecedented at Scranton Business College. Two new typewriting machines arrive this week. Patrick Gilgailon is named head book-keeper for the Cudahy Packing company. The record list features personnel at Ontario and Western, Williama & McAnulty, Scragg's law firm, G. B. Owens agency, Van Wagoner & Williams Hardware, and several Colliery Engineer firms across locations including Mayfield Cleveland and Dushore.

Patrick Gilgailon Cudahy Packing Company Robert Hall Ontario and Western Railroad Mayfield Mark Reese Williama & McAnulty Jennie Keenan Attorney Scragg Harriet Berry G. B. Owens Merean the Agency Robert Carlton Agnes Dawson W. RR. Mirgan Nileht van Wagoner & Williams Hardware Company Cleveland George Orr O'Connor Thomas Krieger People's Store New Cumberland W. Va Louten Farly Hattie Richards Jerry Mooney J. PD. Reeser Dushore, Pa Albert M. Thornton J. B. Scott

Unclear OCR Text On Local Financial Agreement

Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a money dispute or settlement involving individuals such as J. Vetter Albert Behulte and others. Text is garbled with nonsensical phrases and unclear dates or actions. Further readable details are not recoverable from the fragment.

Daya Af Tunes AE. J. Vetter Albert Behulte Pre Pharmacy Tairong Cale Papie Thompson Chea Ty Jones

Ridge Row Plot Lots Offer in City Location

Valuable lot opportunity in Ridge Row with frontage on Ridge Row and adjacency to Aug Park. Extends from Harricon to Arthur avenues with prices from 200 to 300. For details contact C. Ferber Triates at 206 Connell Building, phone 1022.

Ridge Row

Conservatory diagram opens with piano stars today

The event features Godowsky and Rihil, pianists associated with Patti and Melba, giving a recital under the conservatory banner. Tickets are sold at the conservatory and local music stores. The diagram opens today at 9 o'clock.

The Conservatory Godowsky Gamble Basso Rihil Patti Melba Music Diagram

Andeo shoe store ad promotes comfortable stylish fit

An advertisement for Mahon’s Shoe Store at 508 Tackewanne Avenue touts Andeo shoes as comfortable and stylish for frequent walkers. The copy emphasizes everyday wear and mood suited to constant walking.

Andeo Mahon's Shoe Store Tackewanne Avenue

Four cheap Mulberry Street lots at Prescott corner

Four affordable parcels on Mulberry Street at Prescott corner with sidewalk and sewer. Prices listed as 9500 11000 1100 1000. Signs promise easy terms and a good business corner location.

Mulberry Prescott

Vera Reap Dies as Granddaughter of Local Residents

In Scranton Pennsylvania on November 17 1809 Vera the one year and four months old granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Reap of Wintone Avenue died. Funeral Sunday afternoon. Interment in Dunmore Cemetery.

Reap Scranton Vera

Porteus Case in Jury Hands After Long Trial

The $25,000 damage case of Dr. J. B. Porteus against Scranton Hallway Co. went to the jury after four hours of speeches with Major Warren for the defense and George M. Watson for the plaintiff. Key witnesses questioned on locomotor ataxia and the defendants argued contributory negligence. The judge charged the jurors, who began deliberations after 5 pm.

Major Warren George M. Watson Ninth Street Winton Estate Dr. J Porteus Scranton True Major Werren Wehlau N.Y. Leet C. L. Frey J. F. Grant Hiss Porteous James B. Watkins Taylor Watkins Brage Homer Warner Savidge Margaret O'Connor Catherine Sullivan Patrick Sullivan Bradwards Vosburg Edwards Mary John Peter Patrick Maggie Rielly Mary J. Cawley Dunmore Willow Street John 4. McAskie A. A. Vosburg Plainffs M. F. McDonald John R. Edwards

Local contacts listed for public notices

The fragment lists individuals with addresses including Elvira Reese in Old Forge, William S. Kelly on New Street, Bridget L. Gaughan on Capouse Ave, Fred W. Terwilliger on Blair Ave, Louisa A. Linder on Short Ave, and Frank Terizer in Forge. No actions or notices are described.

Frank Terizer Forge Elvira Reese Old Forge William S. Kelly New Street Bridget L. Gaughan Capouse Ave Fred W. Terwilliger Blair Ave Louisa A. Linder Short Aya

Winton Estate Sues To Enforce Coal Lease Payments

Attorney Byrne files suit for Hult and Winton heirs against Delaware Lackawanna and Western to collect 16093.75 dollars in coal royalties under a 1871 lease. The suit seeks enforcement of monthly payments and conformity with terms of mining rights on the Diamond vein near the Tripp estate, with annual and minimum tonnage provisions.

TW. Byrne Winton Delaware, Lackawonns and Western Company Bb. M. Winton Wow. Winton Bom Walter M. Winton Catherine Winton Tripp Linge Lesver

Court House News Notes From January Term

Martin Suble charged with larceny and receiving was admitted to bail in 100 with Andrea Coccea as surety. Arthur Frothingham versus C T Welles was postponed to the second week of the January term. Court ordered the new calendar be advertised in four Beranton papers and Carbondale Leader. November 25 at 9 a m set for further action.

Martin Suble George Edwards Andrea Coccea Arthur Frothingham C. T. Welles Beranton Legal News Carbondale Leader

Sick Women Advised to Seek Advice vrs Pinkham

A reader testimonial highlights relief from uterine inflammation and ovarian pain after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Another case describes fibroid tumor disappearance and restored spirits after several bottles, urging other women to seek Pinkham's remedy.

Vrs Pinkham Lerten Tomas Lydia E. Pinkham Mra. Pinkham G. H. Duarre New York Mrs. Wax Crest Saunpers Ave Dunsky City Heiouts N. J

Probate Petitions and Divisions in Taylor Property Case

The Commonwealth case Murphy vs Dickert faced a de murrer hearing. Will admissions were announced for Clancy J. Carter and W C Kelser with letters granted to widows. A partition suit by Olver for several Burge heirs seeks division of property formerly owned by Burge heirs and Elizabeth Burge Hodge.

The Commonwealth John J. Murphy F. J. Dickert Poor Board Clancy J. Carter Charles BE. Olver Mira Milzabeth Mary Joseph R. Burge Pilzabeth Lowrie Mary Jane Greblecock Saline Burge Nicholas Elizabeth Burge Hodge Taylor

Great Receiver's Sale Draws Crowds at Lackawanna

Immense crowds flock to the New York Bankrupt Clothing Shoe and Hat Co sale at 2244 Lackawanna avenue. Stock valued at 126000 is cashing out at 25 cents on the dollar to satisfy customers amid a large sales staff and large assortments.

New York Clothing, Shoe and Hat Co Lackawanna Avenue Brown's

Special Excursion Rates to Philadelphia for Exposition

The Pennsylvanian Railroad offers special excursion rates to Philadelphia on Nov and 22 for the National Export Exposition. Round trips from New York and many other points are available with return within ten days. Ticket price is the single fare for the round trip plus exposition admission not less than one dollar. Apply to ticket agents for exact rates.

Pennsylvanian Railroad Company Philadelphia New York Trenton Belvidere Atlantic City Cape May Portaville Heading Wilkes-Barre Lancaster Harrisburg York Williamsport Canandaigua Erie

Judge Gunster Improves After Wednesday Operation

Judge Gunster’s condition has improved over the past two days after a surgical operation performed Wednesday. The procedure brought relief and enabled him to secure comfortable footing. Hotel Jermyn cigars advertised at 10 cents.

Better Service Now In Force Four Mail Deliveries a Day

City mail service expands with four deliveries on key blocks including Spruce Penn and Lindon streets and West Lackawanna. Early morning collection at 7 a.m. aims to feed the 8 o'clock New York train, with additional routes and two mounted collectors improving overall city service.

Fred Steemster Adam Turkes Karlerhue New York City Willie Bare New York Hyde Park City Tribune Spruce Street Penn and Wyoming Avenues Lindon Street Bincka West Lackawanna Avenue Dockash Place Lackawanna Avenue Franklin Avenue Washington Avenue New York Mail West Scranton Malin Avenue Isynon Street Woeat Lackawanna Avenue

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