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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
5
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Ben Gardner of Nonesdale returned home after two weeks in Morrisonl Nauvoo Pa with Turhom and sister. Miss Ellen Ford of New York sister of Patrick Ford editor of the Irish World purist of Mrs Mary Parden of Washington Ave. J A O Reilly rector of St Peter’s Cathedral went to New York to meet Bishop Hobin returning today from a three month European tour. Rev Gov Altloh Me 1 Lydon and Mr and Mrs William Bell with FB Chandler and Mr and Mrs Davill Wil are Philadelphia delegates from Grace Reformed Episcopal church attending a meeting of the board of the Reformed Episcopal church.
The Lackawanna posted new orders: starting October 2 trains 707 and 710 will be discontinued under timetable No 3. Other trains face speed limits between Clark's Summit and Scranton and between Lehigh and Scranton. Signals were changed between Bergen Tunnel and Hoboken. Danville Bessemer yard cars must stay in their positions. From October 20 the Hampton branch joins Morris and Essex division under that division's superintendent.
Leaving Washington on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 45 pm via Southern Railway the route goes through Atlanta Montgomery New Orleans Houston San Antonio New Mexico Arizona and Southern California. Pullman tourist sleepers with birch wood finish offer comfortable travel with several retiring rooms for ladies and high back seats. Travel times span three and a half days to Mexico and Arizona four days to Los Angeles and five days to San Francisco. Fare is lower than competing routes saving 25 to 30 dollars. Charles L Hopkins district passenger agent 828 Chestnut Street Philadelphia will provide details.
The notice promotes Griffin Art Co. as manufacturers with a large frame selection and low prices. It claims savings and reduced trouble for buyers, suggesting readers will thank the advice. The message resembles an old advertisement urging purchases and emphasizing value.
A fragment describes a willow Bend era remedy called Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used by eight mothers for children’s ailments. It claims to soothe teeth teething pain, calm gums, relieve wind colic and diarrhoea, promising a universal sold worldwide for twenty five cents.
Councilman Wade Finn pushes for a five member special committee to probe this year’s assessment after Vaughan signals a temporary postponement. Viaduct ordinance advances through first and second readings amid debate over debt and taxpayer impact.
October 18 marked St Luke's day with three Holy Communion services at 6 8 and 11 in the morning led by Reverends Nash Haughton and Rogers Israel. Afternoon and evening receptions followed at the parish house with numerous guests and dressed halls. Needleworkers guild showed 114 garments for the poor.
Select Councilman Charles E. Chittenden moves a resolution asking the city solicitor for a written opinion on whether the city controller could face impeachment and removal for transfers of appropriations or charging claims to improper accounts. The measure passes unanimously as concerns about irregularities in the controller’s office are raised.
Three managers of disorderly houses were arrested and arraigned before Alderman Kasson on warrants from Chief Rohling. Charities Thief and Kalie Lewis, proprietresses of a Center Street house, and Clara Welchel of the Drug Store were fined 15 and 10 dollars in costs. The Thiel case hearing was continued.
The second team of No. a0 school will play Tripp Park football Saturday. Lineup features Center P. Godwin Right guard B. Softly Left guard A. Keegan Right tackle J. Twiss Left tackle K. Aman Right end G. Courtright Left end Capmeyer QB J. Burnett Right halfback Shible Left halfback Meade Fullback SUMWell Sub Charles Vignn
The case against Councilman James Grier continues with his testimony after the commonwealth rested. Evidence focuses on whether he accepted 40 dollars to influence votes or acted to trap Harris for bribery, with rulings pending on admitting prior statements and the room arrangements at the Rudolph Hotel.
The Republican rally at the Providence Auditorium features a parade with groups such as the Rough Riders, Lawrence band, Union League, West Side Central Republican club, and more. Parade forms at 7.30 from North Main avenue with a backdrop of fireworks and a march to the auditorium.
The Tribune informed President Mitchell of miners' action as operators weigh the powder clause. Mitchell declined to comment until he considered the matter. A mining executive questioned the cash impact, while the Gibbons Coal Co began drift operations with a 10 percent wage raise under contract to the school district. Fred Dilcher and John T. Dempsey spoke at Forest City mass meeting.
Richard J. Hughes, 62, a Foote & Shear hardware salesman, left his Washington avenue store Wednesday morning to call on trade in Dunmore and has not been seen since. Described as slight with a gray beard, he is noted for regular habits and not staying away without notifying family. Police and relatives seek information.
The First Louis Kossuth Hungarian Political club will meet at the Coleman House on South Washington avenue Saturday October 20 at 8 p.m. All members urged to attend, especially those with recent papers. John Kramer serves as President and Acting Secretary at 514 Irving Avenue.
The latest men s hats feature a low crown and wide brim options with or without binding. The blue pearl shade is noted as a favorite among wearers.
The advertisement lists prices of 98c, $1.49, $1.98 and $2.49 and notes customers save money on these and on the Derbies. Range of prices remains the same.
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