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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1899
Page
10
The shop announces four volume New Chautauqua set priced at $2.50 and Chautauqua Magazine at $2.00 per year. It promotes school books stationery wall papers window shades and decorative novelties with emphasis on advance in prices and urging immediate orders to save money.
The notice promises strong cleaning power from ammunition described as highly effective. It claims advanced warfare implements and a diligent search for the melon, boasting an artful, dramatic tone and a pledge to make you laundry happy.
School officials and City Controller Howell confront a writ of mandamus sought by the board through solicitor J. Reedy. The petition petitions the court to compel signing of warrants for Washburn Williams & Co. totaling 817, with a court rule set for October 20 at 9 a.m.
Record for the week lists Mark Reese with BR B Prendergast F BK Colvin with Ambrose Mulley Providence Nellie Mullen and Mame Nealon with Colliery Engineer Orogilla Knapp with Scranton Dairy Mamie Ward with Penn Savings Fund and Loan association.
Made of White Bros. Co's box cult Goodyear well and any etyle tow the best possible in an 80.0 shoe. A magnificent article for the money. Try them, Mahons' shoe store. Open late Saturday nichts.
Health officials report 29 diphtheria cases to the secretary of the board of health, averaging five daily, with 45 last week and six weeks of high counts. Dr. Allen says most cases are mild and linked to public carelessness, not sewerage, water, or drinking supplies. Coroner Roberts doubts many cases are true diphtheria, suggesting most are severe strep throat with pseudo membranes. only one true case observed by him.
Oscar J. Stine of Catasauqua firemen writes to Isaac Harris praising Beranton and its citizens. He says Wilkes-Barre should take an object lesson from the town after a parade and commends the warm reception by Phoenix Chemical. The letter lauds local kindness and contrasts with hostile editorials.
A morning meeting of Scranton high school young men appointed six rooters for today’s game with Lackawanna. The vice-principal Mr. Wagner presided and the named boys Messia Littston Acker Kirkbride Sanderson and Grant were chosen.
The general firemen's committees met in the city hall council chamber. The executive committee report was adopted and that body discharged. A five member special committee and a three member auditing group were appointed to wind up the fair and audit the souvenir booklet profits.
Beranton poor board members who attended the State convention at Erie returned yesterday afternoon. The party included Directors Puller Paine Murphy Dickert Secretary Gill Jespie Mr and Mrs Heemer Mrs Murphy Attorney and Mrs Scragg and Mrs William Langataff.
Mr I. Moses reopens the Vienna Cafe at 291 233 Washington Avenue with a fine line of clears and a pledge to attract former patrons and friends through repeat service and friendly terms.
Describes the Home for the Friendless as a modest refuge for worn out mothers and orphans. Emphasizes plain facilities, affordable care, and the dignity of residents who enter without fees. Urges visitors to donate on next Tuesday’s donation day to support the elderly inmates and the sheltered children.
Frank McNulty aged 11 died at 116 South Seventh Street after days without medical aid. Coroner reports death due to neglect. parents found intoxicated in bed. state of affairs shocks Undertaker Wymbs. Mrs. Duggan of Associated Charities will care for the remaining child. Burial at Cathedral Cemetery.
A horse attached to a light carriage bolted in Scranton after shying at windblown paper. It toppled a show-case at Gallen's, damaged a peanut stand, wrecked the carriage, and escaped toward Spruce Street and the Delaware and Hudson tracks. Frank R. Coffin of Remington Typewriter Co. caught the injured animal near the freight house.
Martin Joyce, Scranton attendance officer, challenges Lincoln E B Brown's view on compulsory schooling. He cites the 1905 act requiring ages 8 to 16 to attend at least sixteen weeks, notes parochial and public enrollment, and describes city events drawing children away from classes while insisting enforcement remains limited by unavoidable circumstances.
Alber Loctard, 67, a Keller's carriage works worker, died yesterday morning from heart disease after returning to his home The Bigelow 519 Mulberry street He was a Civil War veteran and is survived by a son and four daughters The funeral is planned for Sunday at the Brick church Lackawanna with interment at Marey cemetery.
Albert Hinckley was held in 500 bail yesterday by Alderman Millar on perjury charges brought by Louis Graves. Graves alleges Hinckley lied about an incident involving Cora Bennett, who was detained Thursday on a similar charge. John Early testified and was acquitted of administering knock out drops to Hinckley.
An evening departure schedule markets a Friday night tourist car from Chicago to California via Omaha and Salt Lake City with through tickets and sleeping car berths. Ki earo to San Francisco berth rate is 4.10 dollars. reservations advised. Agents in east or Chicago offices provide tickets or folders.
Shop for school and daily wear shoes for the whole family at Mahon’s Shoe Store 508 Lackawanna Avenue. Open late on Saturdays for convenient shopping.
Miss Etta Green will continue the pawn broker business at 157 Lackawanna avenue, previously conducted by her father, the late Joseph Green.
Advertisement notes steam heating and plumbing services by P. F. and M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Avenue and promotion for Lane's store at 320 Spruce Street offering finest wines and clears.
The YMCA plans contest ends next Monday with plans due to the local secretary. About forty sets are expected from various cities. The building committee includes A W Dickson FE L Fuller W A May and C D Jones. A D F Hamlin of Columbia University will assist in examining submissions next week. The division will be announced Saturday, Oct 22.
Street Commissioner Roland Thomas did not tear down the Poplar street fence yesterday morning. City Solicitor Vosburg, firmly convinced amicable settlement is possible except the right of way, and ex-Judge Jessup will leave that issue to the court. The judge plans to influence Superintendent Manville of the Delaware and Hudson company to permit a roadway during court proceedings.
The funeral for Thomas PD Jayne was held yesterday afternoon at 170 Fordham Street. Rev Dr Simpson of Ashbury Church led the service with four vocalists and pallbearers Thomas Whattley William Brown George Hobinson, Howells, James Lewie, Hailey. Interment followed at Forest Hill Cemetery with D Ty Jones in charge.
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