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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1899

Page

3

City Notes and Local Updates

Bible study set for 2 Adame Avenue this evening. Gifts to the Home for the Periendless arrive from Elemion and Kath, Vegetables also received from FYLL Detwellir. Traction Company to begin two new tracks on North Main and South Main Avenues this week. John Reger of Wiel Scranton charged with embezzlement from M. J. Melly. Bond ordinance discussion held at city hall with limited attendance. Freight coal train collision near Mitowle injures none. two cars damaged. Paydays announced for mines in Maisto Blame and nearby areas. others paid yesterday.

Elemion Kath Clemens

Fowl arraigned on threat charges before Alderman Tiews

Anne Fintey faced aldermanic attention for threatening to kill in a western morning proceeding. She was committed to the county jail in default of bail. A livery outfit stolen case involved a young man and a woman aiding in driving a carriage to Waverly. Police recovered the stolen property from Mr. Belles. An unrelated altercation saw two young men, one white and one colored, stopped by patrolmen after a heated exchange on Penn avenue and Linden street.

Anne Fintey Tiews William Robingen Kerk Young Ma Bellew Pwory Adams Avenue Dia Waverly Belles Gary Katie Ant Tsaister Mage Union Quarter Penn Avenue Linden

Ferber Causes Uproar in Aberdeen Office

Ferber ex-chief of the fire department created havoc in the Aberdeen office yesterday morning. He demanded an explanation when editors were absent and overturned ten cases of type, leaving contents scattered on the floor before leaving.

H. FP. Ferber Aicrantonian Ferber Kilitor Little O'Toole

Missing Avoca Woman Found After Family Departure

Mrs. Andrew O'Brien of Avoca was located after she left home with her husband and children. She is employed as a domestic at Mrs. Frank Watson's boarding house in Wilkes-Barre 81 North Franklin Street. Mrs. O'Brien denies claims of insanity and says cruel treatment by her husband and his relatives drove her to leave.

Mrs. O'Brien Avoca Wilkes-Barre Andrew O'Brien Frank Watson North Franklin Breet

Refund Guarantee on Tar Syrup Bottle Ends Query

The undersigned agree to refund money on a bottle of Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar if it cures your cough or cold. A new bottle is offered to prove results and support the refund. Signed by J. G. Bone and others in Comore Pu Johan P. Donatue ton.

Wee Hhereby Cee

Protests Against Fox Birdman Stir City Health Board

A late monthly board of health meeting debated whether Fox the birdman may keep his Spruce Street shop amid protests from Dr D B Hand Pred Godfrey and C P Jadwin. Health officer Allen cited noise from birds and dogs as a concern, with residents reporting sleepless nights and odor issues.

Fox Spruce Street Allen Board of Health Birdman D. B. Hand Pred Godfrey C. P. Dadwin Alien Rudolph Yelpsa Rons Tersovies Godfrey Jelimyn Magher Aody Wade Jadwin Dr. Hand Penn Avenue Atlen Riley Providence Water Company Witer State Board of Health

Steam Heating and Plumbing

P F and M T Howley located at 231 Wyoming Ave offers steam heating and plumbing services.

P.F M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave

Man Maimed By Giant Powder Accumulation

Andrew Kanoneki of Ridge Street Archbild was admitted to Lackawanna hospital after an accident in his yard. A fuse was too short while youths handled a stick of explosive powder tearing off his right hand and injuring his chest and face. Doctors removed much of the arm above the wrist and his condition was reported not serious.

Andrew Kanoneki Ridge Street Archbild Lackawanna Hospital Evry Kanoneskt

Child Starving to Death in Spring Brook Home

Margaret Allen aged three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen of Spring Brook, is starving with no nourishment since Memorial Day. Her body is a shadow and limbs resemble broom handles as the family faces tragedy while the mother lies ill and the eldest child dies on Saturday, drawing wide attention.

Margaret Allen Martin Allen Spring Brook

Hari Gari Convention Opens at Heri Gari Hall

The German Order of Thiri Gari state convention opened at Heri Gari hall in Weat Spratinon with credentials received and accepted for delegates from multiple cities. Officers were elected including State president William Hetzeroth and State vice president Louis Schantatrower. An afternoon session heard committee reports and the hall was later occupied by another society. a parade and picnic were planned for North Main avenue to Central Park garden with remarks by Mayor Moir and others.

Order of Thiri Gari Heri Gari Hall Weat Spratinon Sevason Melock Offcers William Hetzeroth Scranton Louis KE. Schantatrower Archbalit John Wilhelm Jon UU. Schwenker John Palf North Main Avenue Central Park Garden Moir Gyra

Pennsylvania capitalists journey to Alamogordo

The Alamogordo Newa notes a party led by BR Addy and DD Simpson from Pennsylvania en route to Alamogordo. Joseph Ansley and wife of Scranton are visiting, and M F Haley of Dirgon, Ta, a new resident, will assist WL Weaver, material agent for the BE, FP. & N. EL railway.

Alamogordo New Mexico BR Addy DD. Simpson Pennsylvania Joseph Ansley Scranton Ansley M. F. Haley Dirgon WL. Weaver

Police Court Notes Show Drunkenness Fines and Jail Time

Police court records list Jimes Yesidy and Loney Moray sent up for seven days for drunkenness. Ligale, Jom Smith, Ada Franks and Henry Irving faced fines for drunken or disorderly conduct and assault. John Bradley, charged with drunkenness and resisting arrest, fined twenty days or county jail.

Jimes Yesidy Loney Moray Ligale Jom. Smith Ada Franks Henry Irving Ned Juliet John Bradley John

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Taileway Advised for Chicago Travel

Advertisement promotes the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern taile way as the fastest Buffalo to Chicago route with superior facilities and a lake shore terminal connected to the Chicago Elevated system. It emphasizes convenient access to business, shopping, hotel, and theater districts through the Union Elevated joep. Passengers are urged to buy tickets via the Lake Shore.

Chicago Lakeshore Michigan Luke Shore

Shepherds Vote to Split from Foresters of Armerton

At the Shepherds and Foresters of America convention in Pridgeport on August 2, delegates voted on separating from the Foresters of Armerton. The measure passed 10 in favor and 1 against.

Pridgeport Coon Convention of the Shepherds of America Foresters Armerton

Beecham's Pills Promote Headache Relief at Hotel Jermyn Cigar

Beecham's Pills advertise relief for sick headache and claim usefulness with Hotel Jermyn Cigar. The terse note presents the product as a remedy and associates it with a travel or leisure setting.

Beecham

Equity Case Halts Lally Interference With Estate

Judge Bilward grants a preliminary injunction in Mary Lally executrix v John Lally restraining the father from interfering with the administration of Bridget Lally's estate. The ruling finds evidence shows Mary has managed rents and charges since the mother's death, with the father having quietly acquiesced for about seven years. Bond set at 200 dollars.

HW. MM. Bilward Ayexetentay Mary Lally John Lally Toth Witv Maine Bridget Lally John Taitly John Lull Curter Olin Cen Oleh

Voters Called in Langstall Election Ward Seventeenth

The Seven teenth ward of the city listed voters examined yesterday in the Langstall election contest. Names include C Johnson, Benjamin F Evane, Yr Thompson, C D Shumway, B S Hendrickson, August Kramer, J W Karvher, John Karcher, Mix Smith, C F Jones, P L Sylvester, W E Musser, Morris Moore, David W Byans.

Langstall C €. Johnson Benjamin F. Evane Thompson C.D. Shumway B.S Hendrickson August Kramer J. W. Karvher John Karcher Mix Smith F. Jones PL. Sylvester W. E. Musser Morris Moore David W. Byans

List of Names Appears in Historical Document

A long roster of individuals including Willam Neufer George W Tappan Stanley Osterhout D Musser John Marshall James M Henderson and others appears in the text. The fragment shows many names with varied spellings and initials, suggesting a historical directory or committee list.

Willam Neufer George W. Tappan Stanley Osterhout D. Musser John Marshall James M. Henderson A. Bo Whitmore Knight Carpenter F. P. Henderson Floyd Barner George G. Lisk Charles Hallatead D. J. Chandler J. G. Shepherd Frank Mead William Delke Charlee Waters Jacob Harre Max Judkovite Knapp James H. Drew Thealore Yoon J. FP. Jodenbush A. V. Powell Burt Henderson J. W. Fowler E. Sloat Elmer Hughes

Contractors appeal building permit violations in mayoral case

HM. R. Huributt and J. N. Later yesterday appealed their summary convictions before the mayor for alleged violations of the building permit ordinance. They were fined £0 for starting construction without permits. Appeals filed with the Clerk of the Courts will go to the quarter sessions on the next term for trial.

HM. R. Huributt J. N

Unclear names and fragments from historical notice

Fragmentary OCR text lists several personal names and places without coherent context or events. The readable bits include Throop, John McHalter, Beranton, Bebiget, WANN, es Errantin, Liewellyn, DAW, Scranton, Mary Dougherty, MeHanter. No discernible action or date can be determined.

Tinea Renkom Cei Ieee Throop Bridger Roderick Throop John McHalter Ee Beranton Bebiget Errantin Liewellyn Daw Scranton Mary Dougherty MeHanter

Court Calendar and Jail Sentences From County Records

One week from Monday is midterm election day in court with grand and petit jurors drawn August 1 and traversers on August 1. William O’Brien, jailed six months for statutory blighirs, was released yesterday. James Dorot posted bail in The Kit Of 44 to face embezzlement charges awaiting the next term, having previously failed to appear and been jailed since for ten days.

Willam O'brien Jamern Dorot Criminal Court Aedon

Odd Notice on Public Advertisements and Liability

A garbled notice states thin prose on healing hort letters and publication timing. It mentions gecompa shes and overlersa name with a disclaimer that the Triumne bears no responsibility for omissions or expressions.

Volunteers Withdrawn Rumor From Girgee Church Report

A late Monday note from The Tribune reports volunteers may be withdrawn in Girgee. Col B Renpel planned removal prior to departure, sending reinforcements instead. General and Mrs Hooth are expected to visit Berariten and rally local support while friends provide monthly or quarterly contributions amid trade strikes and funding cuts.

Bittor the Tribune Girgee Fom Sarandon Col B Renpel Delaware Lathawatnd Western Hving

Revival of Work Encouraged by Cooler Weather

The letter pleads for continued aid to the Volunteers work as cooler weather returns. It thanks supporters and notes a belief in a great revival of their efforts, acknowledging friends and patrons who contributed monthly sums. The missive is signed by Captain Totton and Mrs Totton.

Vaptala

Suspect Arrested on Assault and Larceny Charges

Morrie Ginsberg of 820 Taymond Court swore out a warrant for John Forte of Oak Street alleging assault and battery and larceny on July 24. Ginsberg says Forte beat him, left him bedridden a week, and stole a catechel containing goods valued at $15. Forte was arrested in Lackawanna Township and jailed in default of $100 bond on each charge.

Morrie Ginsberg Taymond Court Aldermat Khaesin John Forte Oak Street Ginsberg Ine Barto Lackawanna Township Justice of the Peace O'Neil Jaiil

Also Mentioned on This Page

Perry Darling Jane Price Perry Brothers H. B. Ware Omeos Piriy Yt Willams Huilding I Ostofiioa Adame Avenue North Maln Avenue Jackeon and Liutiyette Street South Main Avenue Washburn and Lierie Streets John Reger Wiel Scranton Bhori Sesribery M. J. Melly Mitowle Westerlar Botlowue Dolee Oxford Delaware and Thien Company Marine Legent's Creek Scrantonian BIRD Widmeiyer Wie Babcock Widmiyer New York WY Malley Plana Kanonseki Hari Gari The Order West Doel Morlek Philadelphia Tyoute Kottavitle John Kranter Shepherds and Foresters of America Jermyn Lally H. M. Edwards James Doron Seventeenth Ward Voters Court House News Notes Gilchrist China Louis H, Isaacs Bronson & Tallman John Sorvio Joy Maker Cor, Lacka, and Wyoming Avenues INQ United States Mears Building Washington Ave Buell Company Lackawanna Avenue Davidow Bros Lackawanna Ava Chas. B. Scott Franklin Avenue Elmwood Hall Elmhurst Watel Addrei W. H. H. Bull Lithia C. E. Frear Lake Winola, PA Spring Grove House Lake Carey Wyoming County L. & W. Poomnabine Beranton Kier Valley Lake Fern Hall Crystal Lake Carbondale Fero Hall CE &M C. Johnson Dandall
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