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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1899

Page

3

City Notes Annual Fair and Community Events

Community notices from Wallkill, Wyoming County, list the Mittin Ageieuloiri society fair on September 6, a Thursday picnic at Young Wardens, a funeral in Honesdale for Fired Hefner, and multiple police court, water gate, Montrose church picnic, and dividend pay day items. Also noted are a drawing for a prize, a baseball event, a Salem meeting, and sermon references.

The Mittin Ageieuloiri Society Walllbwille Wyoring County

Rally of Sunday School Reports Progress and Plans

The Sunday school rally at Tripp Avenue Christian Church featured Major and Krause presenting reports on a year of work. Attendance and interest rose while plans for tonight’s events included sermons, worship, and a pastor’s address. Also included is an advertisement for Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, promoting a penny-royal product for children.

Tripp Avenue Chistian Major Krause Dr. Willis New Yorks Nev Taylor Clymer North Scranton

Scranton Building Inspector Ordinance Fight Heard

Arguments before Judge Edwards questioned the validity of an 1888 Scranton ordinance creating a building inspector’s office after the 1887 act was ruled unconstitutional. City counsel contends the ordinance stands. contractors' counsel argues the permit statute infringes constitutional limits and price controls.

Worthington Scranton HW. M. Edwards Mott M. EB. Worden H. Tt. Hurlbutt N. J. Lu Bar Cly Tn City Soleitor A. Voesburg I, M. Hannih W. Dawson City of Scranton Wee Supreme Court Constitutional Phinton Miongh Beranton Voebiing Sorinion Evi Scranten Fispeeter

Mrs Mary Myers Seeks Divorce From Stephen A Myers

Mary Myers files for divorce alleging cruelty after living apart since July 6 180 and cites husband Stephen A Myers as the respondent. Papers filed by attorneys Tayler and Lewis.

Mary Myers Stephen A. Myers DS Ad

Worthington Scranten’s Academic and Pro Bono Path

Worthington Scranten, son of Mr and Mrs, registered with Prothonotary Copeland 6384 as a student at law in the files of Willard Warren and Kinann. He graduated from Yale University with a law degree and studied in the law department of that university.

Worthington Scranten Mere Sorin Copeland Willard, Warren & Kinann Bcranten Yale University Paverliy

Local names fragmentary report from unclear text

Fragmentary OCR lists names including Joseph Poyee Sadio Conlin Thomas Morgan Riheda Beadhurst and scattered initials. no clear event, place, or date emerges. Content appears as a damaged civic or community notice with multiple unreadable sections.

Joseph Poyee Else Eee Oration Sadio Conlin Cccccseere Ees

Gommen Court Term List and Bond Details

The September term tria list will be made up this week. Thames Montgomery was released from the county jail yesterday with Mary Moran as surety. William A. Price filed a $5 bond as Spring Brook taxes collector. The bond lists Hugh J. Anns Griffith Loweden and Thomas J. Morris.

Gommen Pleas Court Thames Montgomery Mary Moran William A. Price Spring Brook Townsio Daniels Auretica Hugh J2 Anns Grifith Loweden Thomas J. Morris

Added Contributions to Mail Carters Fund Noted

The list records numerous donors including Mrs George HW Benore Mire ML Ly Minair and Mrs A M Kershimer among others contributing to the mail carters convention fund. Names appear with titles and places such as Stone avenue and Mrs Wren Mrs McDonald and Mr John Murray among contributors.

Mail Carters’ Convention Fund George HW Benore Mire ML Ly. Minair A. M. Kershimer Gus Schiel FP. B. Page J. Hi, James M. A. Finegibbons Stone Avenue Mra. P. Wren B. McDonald T. Jd. Oliver

Ex-Constable Turke Arrested for Assault and Battery

Thomas Turke an ex constable of Irving avenue was arraigned before Alderman Mowe on charges of assault and battery non support and threats filed by his wife. She says he returned Wednesday night in an intoxicated condition seized her by the throat and threw her into the street. Bail set at 500. unable to furnish bail he was committed to the county jail.

Thomas Turke Ly. Ing Irving Avenue Mowe

Notifying Mail Carriers About Summer Absences

People who leave for the summer fail to inform post office officials of their address change. When homes are locked, mail piles up in the box and carriers are blamed, though the fault lies with the residents not notifying the USPS.

Amer Neanon

Election for Lieutenants in Company A Thirteenth Regiment

The Company A Thirteenth Regiment plans a Thursday meeting to elect first and second lieutenants. Candidates include Keith Daly and Gee with Prior service noted. A separate date is pending for Company HL to elect an officer, after which the regiment will proceed to select a colonel and other regimental officers.

Keith Daly Gee Olewbel Tine Mick Rolonel

George Moore Missing From Verlsburie

Nellie Moore of Verlsburie Not seeks help locating her brother George Moore who left for this city and said he would visit a friend. He is described as dark eyed and hair, dark complexion, one-armed with right shoulder amputation, wearing a blue serge outfit, white straw hat, and rue-like coat. Detective Moir is examining the case.

Jolloe Tetling Nellie Moore Verlsburie George Moore Moir

Bot Song Ordination Council in Abington Pa

The Abington Baptist church of Waverly Pa ordains Phill Botmani as gospel minister after an all day council with delegates from twenty Baptist churches and faculty from Crozier Theological Seminary. The service features sermons and prayers, with Dr Stifer delivering the keynote address and a public tea reception for visitors.

Ablntton Baptist Church Waverly Eclect Phill FL Botmani Eloved Yostendias Roon Eclock Abington Baptical Association Wayne Faton Milton G. Evans Cra Crottier Row Thomas de Grouchy Jackson Street Threely J. L. Willaeme Forest Cin Church Llotwong Hrietiog Cervine Hell Hin Inos Stifer and Evans Crogier Seminary Botsong Hightstown Academy New Jersey University of New York Croglet Theologian Seminary MH. M. Pease Eaton M. A. Watkins Factorsville Wil. Sowell Clark's Summit

Fraternal Visit Tonight by Wilkes-Barre P of A

A large delegation from Washington camps No. 408 and 1S Patriotic Order Friends of America Wilkes-Barre will visit Camp No. 32 this evening at their headquarters on Wyoming Avenue. K. P. Cook, candidate for president at the convention, will inaugurate the merenteritis. An informal programme of entertainment will be provided and all members of sister camps are invited to attend.

Washington Patriotic Order Fone of America Wilkes-Burre Will Wyoming Averyutes K.P. Cook Comlat D. J. Campbells Lickiwanna Avenue Robuthwan Pridas

Local Bankruptcy Filings Reported for Cohen and Associates

Jacob R. Cohen a clothing store manager at 129 Penn Avenue has been declared bankrupt with liabilities of 18800. The petition was filed Monday in the district court. Hofer Van Wormer and B Behuitz Company of Mowonyy are also under bankruptcy law with liabilities of 2725 and no assets reported.

Jacob R. Cohen Penn Avenue Hofer van Wormer Behuitz Mowonyy

Smoke the Popular Punch Cigar in Lavkuwanna trade notice

A damaged notice from Inckwanny Pa lists a cigar trade involving Brow-Burge At the Methodint and buyers G. Ace Gnonge Irow of Duryes and Mayiha Durer of Lavkuwanna with unclear terms and dates.

Brow—Burge Inckwanny Kuat & I Byew G. Op Ace Irow Duryes Miee Mayiha Durer Lavkuwanna

Adjudication Limits Landlords' Rent Priority in Bankruptcy Case

In Gould & Sons v Samuel L Goldstein the court ruled landowners have priority for one year’s rent upon tenant bankruptcy. The decision fixes the priority to $1,500 annual rent with $125 monthly payments and addresses how creditors’ rights are affected by the bankruptcy adjudication.

A. RB. Gould & Sona Samuel L Goldstein Fethon ALR Gould © Sons A. R. Cheeutd & Bone Cowl & Sone Gould & Bons Coldstein Sterrett Platt Barter Johnsom Polley Goodwin Sharkey Galdatein Atee Galdateini A. Ve. Could & Sons

Germans Organize Independent Political Union in City Wards

Branches of a newly formed Independent German Political association pop up in eleven city wards. The group aims to rally 5,000 Lukerne Germans for political influence and national recognition, planning to expand to towns and villages and press major parties for attention. A prominent German notes that they are not politicians and do not seek to be.

German Politienl Association Lukerne Nevives

County political association to hold balance of power

A Wilkes-Barre Times report notes a county political association seeks to influence Democratic and Republican tickets. It plans to expand to cities and towns, promising support only for candidates with its backing. A new Eighth ward branch started with strong membership.

Wilkes-Barre

Jones Abusive Husband In Montana Tells Of Cruelty

Mary Jones of West Scranton sues for divorce alleging severe beating cruelty since their marriage November 2. She recounts frequent abuse including being turned out at night and an incident with a ferocious bull injuring her thigh and leg. Jones narrowly escaped mob violence and was jailed in Butte City.

Mary Jones John B. Jones West Scranton Tiel Jones Butterly Montana Butte City

Excursion to Lake Ariel by Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad

The Excel sior Heese company runs an annual excursion to Lake Ane today over the Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad. The train will switch at the Delaware and Hudson tracks and passengers will board at Market Street. Firemen anticipate an enjoyable time.

Excelsior Heese Company Lake Ane Erie and Wyoming Valhow Delaware and Hudson Ust Market Street

Denver man named new general freight agent

P. J. Flinn of Denver Colorado is named the new general freight agent of the Lackawanna Road. J. Flinn of the Colorado jun Vinh Tree association has accepted the postition of general fresche agent of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad. The position was offered some time ago by B. D. J. Caldywoods, the new traffic manager of the company.

J. Flinn Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad BD. J. Caldywoods

Central City Niuance Committee Sets Fundraising Drive

Transacted business in D J Campbell’s office as the Niuance committee for the central city outlines a fundraising drive to raise money for a civic project.

D. J. Campbell Niuance

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