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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1899

Page

7

Carbondale Society Excursion Dates Listed for Remainder of Season

The Carbondale societies publish excursion dates to Farview through the season with events from Aug 1 to Aug 12 and mentions of groups including Tobles Outing Club Beranton Catholic churches and the Moxart band organizing a Sept 4 outing. The text notes the band is arranging for success of the affair.

Farview Tobles Carbondale Continental Mine Fund Beranton Catholic Church Olyphant M. Kk Honesdale Sacred Heart Church Jermyn Ji—Knights Golden Engle Wilkes-Barre Scranton Athletic Club Scranton Plymouth Weare Moxart Band

City bids opened for bond issue and building repairs

Councils met in a joint session and opened bids totaling $12 000 for the bond issue and repairs to the city building. Bids came from Miners and Mechanics Bank Carbonale premium 1250 Prat National Bank Carbondale 8720 Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association S108 Th Cp J Woyes Son Cleveland 1860 N W Harris Co New York 115.91 Fudolph Kleybolte Lovely Cincinnati 2006.60 The finance committee was instructed to report Monday evening T Robinson was awarded the city building repairs at 49 PFVY Moran won Dundaff street work at 43 cents per foot for curbing and 249 cents per cable yard for grading.

Miners’ and Mechanics’ Bank Carbondale Premium Prat National Bank Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association Cp. J. Woyes & Son Cleveland N. W. Harris & Company New York Fudolph, Kley

Columbia Hoge appoints committee to select fire horse team

The Columbia Hoge company appoints Abe ahm Patrick Murray Thoms Coughlin and James Poyian a committee to select a team of horses for fire purposes. A team will be here for trial in a few day. A resolution providing $40 a month for each company is now pending in council.

Columbia Hoge Company Abe #ahm Patrick Murray Thoms Coughlin James Poyian Columbias Counce Counci He

Traction Company Shifts Office and Seeks Stock Change

The Carbondale Traction company moved its offer from Salem avenue to the Anthracite hotel building occupying the Main Street room formerly a bar. It is expected most stock will change hands today and the syndicate buying roads in the area will be in control.

Carbondale Traction Company Salem Avenue Main Street

Local notes highlight moves and visits around Scranton area

Hon J F Reynolds traveled to Scranton and Montross on business while Alderman Atkins returned from Lenoxville. Eimer Crokenshire is sick. Mr and Mrs D James entertain guests from Wilkes-Barre. Mrs C W Fulkerson and Mrs G A Singer return from Waymart. Dr and Mrs A P D Preston visit relatives in South Hadley Mass. Charles Humphrey in Atlantic City. Miss May Kilpatrick returns from New York. Freeman Tallman accepts position at Erie freight house. John Reese spent day in Scranton. Miss Florence Harrison returns from Pittston. Miss Maud Harnden returns from Heart Jake. School board allowed A L Wright to withdraw bid on repairs and authorized re-advertising. Prof Scott of Rome spent night in city.

J. F. Reynolds Scranton Montross Atkins Scott Rome

Camp Restless Visit and Local Scuffles Report

Visitors to Camp Restless at Negview Lake include Arthur Piser Harry Griffiths Eddie Carter and others. Police Chief McGinley enforces dog ordinance as seven dogs die and threats to shoot dogs without muggle. Will Mellow discharged after appendicitis. John Mellow joins Hendrick Manufacturing Carbondale. Robert McGovern charged with assault on Sam Harvey at the Delaware and Hudson colliery. released on $200 bail. John Tighe posted bail.

Jermyn Boys Camp Restless Negview Lake Arthur Piser Harry Griffiths Eddie Carter Stanley Layman Fred, Burke Theerhilue Donough Tommy Roberts Ralph Wheeler Blister Lucy John Mellon Frank Hemelright Hemelright Henry Julia Henry McGinley Will Mellow John Mellow Simpson & Watking Northwest McGovern John Tighe

Scranton Notes Report Local Incidents and Events

David Anthony of the West Side spends Sunday with Griffiths and Will Davis while a Mayfield child suffers a dog bite. A buggy collision on Main Street causes no injuries. Jacob Pellow travels to Johnstown after his brother’s death. The Delaware and Hudson colliery worked about fourteen days last month. St James church plans curb and fence improvements. a committee is appointed to oversee the work.

David Anthony West Side Scranton Main Cemetery Jacob Pellow Johnstown Delaware and Hadson St. James Church

Taylor News Highlights Odd Fellows Fair and Local Events

The Taylor lodge No. 668 announces a grand fair October 18 to 20 at Weber's rink to showcase a festive community event with various useful articles for sale. Macedonian nobleman Demetrius Elias Constanstinstinacias Vishanoff will lecture on Modern Macedonia at Calvary Baptist church. John Solinsky injured in Archbald mine incident. Local wheelmen and a benefit drawing at Dougherty's hotel are noted along with several church and civic notices. The Red Men excursion to Atlantic City proceeds with reduced fare, and a local baseball game saw the clerks defeat the barbers on school grounds.

Taylor Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Weber's Rink Taylor Demetrius Elias Constanstinstinacias Vishanoff Calvary Raptist Macedonia John Solinsky Archbald Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Solinsky Continental Bundey John Hill Old Forge Dougherty’s Hotel Jermyn Mine Thomas Evans Kingston James Morrin, Jr High Street Lackawanna Barbers

Funeral of Willian Ave Cann Draws Large Local Crowd

The funeral from the family home on HD street Sunday at 3 pm drew one of the town's largest crowds in recent times. Reposed in a purple velvet casket the body lay in state as friends and relatives viewed the remains. A funeral cortege then went to St. Patrick's Church where Rev. Murphy preached a noble sermon. Interment followed at St. Patrick's Cemetery with pallbearers named. Local travelers visited relatives in nearby towns. a house fire in Johnson's Patch burned yesterday.

Willian Ave. Cann HD Street Tyree St. Patrick's Church Pos Murphy St. Patrick's Cemetery John J. Colemion Janie Finning John Mullen Wittlan Lawler Frank Loftus William Burke Mikes Mutghase Scranton Vistpoy Mo Ok tHamden Carbon

Excelsior Hose Company responds to alarm no services needed

Local notices recount visits by residents to Lake Ariel and nearby towns in a bustling scene. Names include Barthel, Langhan, Coons, McCormec, Cavanaugh, Madiey, Evans, Lynch, and others with church services, retail changes, and upcoming events mentioned.

Excelsior Hore Company J. Barthel Lake Aric John Langhan Virginia Dunmore Street Mise Ella Coons Jermyn Mise Gertrude Atherton Sundhiy Magnie Evans Harrishire Mary J. McCormec Agbury Mark Patrick Cavanaugh Hyde Park Bunday Misees Anna and Frances Madiey Wilhiameaport Afiss Grace Lynch

Local residents host friends in Honesdale and area

Misa Futh Gardner visits friends in Honesdale while others in town share weekend calls with Scranton relatives. Mr and Mrs Powell of Maplewood visit Biesacker family. Dewitt sails to Springfield and Newark to see a brother. Long Island City visitors Elig and Raynon stay several days. Alice Beanton heads to Atlantic City. Continued house guests include Jones siblings, J D Williams and daughter, and Scranton resident Arthur Wade plans mailings to cousin William Shaw.

Misa Futh Gardner Honesdale Powell Maplewood Biesecker John Johler Scranton Misa Dewitt Springfield Mays Newark Alice Beanton Atlantic City Horace Jones Morton Beranton Atrs J. D. Williams Thomas Johns Arthur Wade William Shaw Fred Davis Elmhurst J. Hornbaker Aliss Mollie Noack Bidwell’s Pond William Hinds Charlee Percy C. A. Peck William Yeager William Bloom Be, T Johns Carrie Bloom Mary Johns Mattie Johns John Johns Charles Bloom

Sheriff Sells Adolph Sermon Real Estate in Meshoppen

Adolph Sermon’s real estate in Meshoppen borough sold by the sheriff at the court house on Saturday. Four parcels brought 3705 dollars total. buyer NW Betts of Towanda, with out-of-town observers including N N Betts and Rodney J Mercur. Other notes mention local social notices, a Pittston Reds win, and various residents and visitors.

Adolph Sermon Meshoppen IN. Betts Towanda N. N. Betts First National Bank Rodney J. Mercur James Fitch Scranton Chester H. Wells James F. M. Vaughn Lemon Pittston Reds Wito Tunkhannock Charlee E. Terry E. K. Little Barlow W. N. Peynolde, Jr Wilkes-Barre

Local Social and Travel Notes From a Wyoming Lodge

The minutes note a regular meeting of the Wyoming Monumental lodge and lists attendees such as Mr and Mrs J Schooley and their son Arthur Air and Mrs de DewWite with nephew Join Phillips and Miss Helen De Witt planning a Allandely visit. Other items mention A W Gay visiting Clark's Inn and staying with Vic J M Courtright. William Hutchins shows little improvement after illness and Esther Davies returns home from Scranton. W H Jenkines visits Lake Winola as Union evangelical services continue.

Wyoming Monumental Lodge Schooley Arthur Air le DewWite Phillips Helen de Witt Allandely A. W. Gay Clark's Inn Vic. J. M. Courtright John Free Lookout Colliery Atlantic City William Hutchins Ming Esther Davies Scranton W. H. Jenkines Lake Winola Union Evangeletic Services

Epworth League and Community News From Pittston Area

Sunday visits unfold with Mr and Mrs James Hopking and Alice Brungess visiting friends in Hyde Park. Epworth League plans a Wednesday program at George Trogellak home with a first vice president led evening. Jubilant crowds gather for William Hawkins forty third birthday with Chagens band performing marches and waltzes. tributes to community, Fresh Air Fund plans and local meetings noted.

James Hopking Pittston Alice Brungess Hyde Park Epworth League George Trogellak League Mikes Conrie Vrank Wesley Schoonover Sutton's Creek Tribune Fresh Air Fund Pittaton Dati Priceburg William Hawkins Hallstead Avenue Chagens William Roberts Sam Wellesboro Royal American Oliver Hawkins

Glenburn Social Highlights Endorsed by Community

Miss Mather Blake of Allentown hosts Sara Northup guest while Mahlon Mall of New York visits Glenburn. Arthur Leighton group enjoys a nine week stay with grandfather Andrew Leighton. The Syrian opera and Jawa festival drew large attendance with proceeds for the Glenburn free kindergarten. Amateurs Noelle Palmer Harry Lathrop Alfred Lister and Tom Hall led performances.

Mather Blake Allentown Sara Northup Mahlon Mall Newark N. J J. Mahl Arthur Leighton Methal N. Y Andrew Leighton Glenburn Free Trarn Artints Minx Noelle Palmer Wilses-Barpe Harry Lathrop Scranton Alfred Lister Tom Hall Glenburn

Priceburg Child Mary A Thomas Dies at Home

Mary A Thomas aged 9 died at her home on Albert street in Priceburg. Officials reported the death occurred suddenly at the family residence, prompting a local inquiry and routine obituary notice in the paper.

Mary A.thomas Albert Street Bat

Hazy medical claim for a cough remedy advertised by CheneyCo

An old advertisement promises a cure for dizziness and throat mucous issues using a product labeled as Thandie Delian. The ad claims a free sample with a money back offer and lists Doll's and the Cheney company as suppliers. The copy imitates a period sales pitch with warnings about adverse effects and universal cure rhetoric.

Wien Cheney & CO Holt Tae Woll

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