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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1900

Page

4

City Notes Alderman: Marry John King and Belle Van Genlen

Alderman Myron Eason officiated the marriage of John King and Belle Van Genlen of Lake Street. Delegates race coverage mentions John J. Grities seeking the Democratic delegate seat in the Second District of the Eighth Ward. A drawing for Joseph Richards’s will set for August 1 at Dr TL Evans hall. Local trolley news notes a ride with fare 20 cents and 7:15 p.m. departure. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western pays Storm shaft employees tomorrow, with a separate Saturday payment starting 8 a.m. Deserter Moar WH Garrin captured. Desertion case linked to Fifteenth Infantry. Cuyiea mine likely to resume next week after repairs. Train delay from the Wordburn and Drinker line due to car No. 9 incident near No. 3% school on Madison. Switchmen’s excursion to Water Gap set to be the largest yet, chaired by Frank Jones.

John King Belle van Genlen Lake Street Alderian Myron Eason

Speedway Hotel Open All Year Offers Day and Night Carriages

A first class city hotel on the mountain invites public patronage. Rifle Range is open. Carriages depart Mears building corner at 6 15 am 6 30 am 6 15 pm leave Speedway Hotel at 7 30 am 5 00 pm 9 00 pm. Chicken and Waffles served every Tuesday and Friday dinners.

Mears Building Speedway Hotel

Dining Hours and Large Party Contact in Cafe

The cafe lists breakfast from six to nine a.m. lunch from one to two thirty p.m. and dinner from six to nine p.m. Lunch is available all day in the cafe. Arrangements for large parties by phone at 4674.

Tribune Educational Contest Ticket Sale Notice

The notice states that for the fall event 1,000 people may be accommodated if ticket sales are sufficient by Thursday. Gorman will be at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western depot on Wednesday and Thursday nights between 8 and 10 o'clock to sell tickets. Read the full description of The Tribune's Educational Contest on the fourth page.

Gorman Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Depot Thoreday the Tribune

Woolley to Speak in Scranton Before Aug 21 Campaign

Hon John G Woolley prohibition candidate for president will address an Arirat camp meeting in Susquehanna county on Monday Aug 20. He arrives in the city at 1 24 that night and on Aug 21 departs at 9 10 for Mountain Park to attend the temperance reunion and give an address. Mrs Annabel M Holvey of West Pittston also speaks on Facts and Fallacies. West Pittston choir and Miss Hughes duet performances accompany the event.

John G. Woolley Prohibition Arirat Susquehanna County Women's Christian Temperance Union of Thompson Mountain Park Temperanre Mia Annabel M. Holvey West Pittston W. H. Holvey Richard Dando William Wicks John Monie Walter Schofield Christopher M. Taggitt William Laidler John Barnfield Wiliam Wicks Misses Hughes

West Scranton woman cares for many animals with devotion

Mrs. William Bowers of 1011 Washburn Street is a humane animal caretaker and adviser to notable animal lovers. She shares her life with two dogs a Shepherd Scotch Collie and a Newfoundland three cats and one canary and tends to injured or suffering animals and seeks good homes for pets including seven kittens found through a Tribune ad.

West Scranton William Bowers Washburn Street Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Animal Protective League New York Virgina Pope Mrs. Bowers

Seashore Excursion Claims Stir Scranton Warning

The Times notes multiple excursions to Ocean Grove and Asbury Park on August 11 with D L and W R T and Jersey Central trains. It counters a Trunk Line Association claim and urges readers to verify schedules at 2 West Lackawanna for accurate details.

Asbury Park Long Branch D. L Central Railroad of New Jersey J. H. P Durkin Scranton Trunk Line Association West Lackawanna Avenue Ocean Grove Seashore Jersey Central Seashore Inter

Arthur Gordon Hames Dies in Scranton Cholera Fortum

In Scranton Pennsylvania on Aug 8 1000 Arthur Gordon Hames son of E J Harnea of St North Irving Avenue Dunmore died of cholera at Fortum. Funeral from the residence at 3:00 PM Aug 9 will be private.

Reynolds alleges cheating in People's Coal stock transfer case

Equity suit in Wilkes-Barre where H. B. Reynolds and W. P. Boland challenge stock re assignment in the People's Coal Co. Reynolds claims shares were shifted through W. P. Boland and others without return per agreement. Defendants deny any re assignment agreement and assert an outright sale. Hearing opened with cross examination of Boland.

H. M. Edwards H. B. Reynolds W. PF. Boland Boland John A. Mears People's Coal Company W. P. Boland S. N. Stettler George &. Horn G. Boland Stettler Mr. Stettler C. G. Holand Reynolds Tra L. Rowlson W. 7. Lewis C. G. Boland George 8. Horn W. P. Noland W. P. Toland Rowlson and Lewis Mears Newcomb Plaintff Joseph O'Brien Herman Osthaus John T. Lenahan Wilkes-Barre

Etulee Accused of Repeated Death Threats

On several occasions Etulee has allegedly threatened his own life. Authorities note multiple such incidents and investigations underway.

Etulee

Tolin King and Others Noted on Lake and Putnam Streets

Street readings list Tolin King Helle Von Gorden Lake street Award Martin 225 Putnam street Sadie Noone 208 Putnam street with unclear roles.

Tolin King

Mary Rogers v Scranton case moved to attorney for trial

The case of Mary Rogers against the city of Scranton was referred to Attorney P. W. Clallagher by agreement. Plaintiff represented by James J. O Malley and defendant by City Solicitor Woohbure. A $5,900 damages suit against the Delaware and Hudson company was started by C. Comegys for Elizabeth Fi Reynolds Frank Russin and John Metryam. Offenders charged with assault and battery with intent to kill were released on $200 bail. William A. Price, Springbrook tax collector, fled his bond of $45 in the Clerk of Courts office.

Mary Rogers Scranton P. W. Clallagher James J. O'Malley Woohbure Delaware and Hudson Company C. Comegys Elisabeth Fi Reynolds Frank Russin John Metryam Olt Forge Edwards Philip Schwertz William A. Price Springbrook Township Daniels William Nichards William NR. Matthews

Funeral for Thomas P. Wendover Draws Wide Fraternal Turnout

About four hundred people attended the funeral at 313 Madison Avenue with members of the Knights of Maccabees Knights of Malta Red Men Foresters in full numbers. Services at the home and at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station preceded the train to Union City Pa for interment. City dignitaries and lodge representatives led a large procession with floral tributes honoring the deceased enduring community ties.

Thomas P. Wendover Madison Avenue Knights of Maccabees Knights of Malta Red Men and Foresters Delaware, Lackawanna and Weslern Union City Erie County Bh. Williams James Hudson I. O. Ives Servicca Fielding Penn Avenue Baptist Church Anthracite Commandery Wendover Ridgeway Scranton Hyde Park Electric City Ladies of Frank &. Reese C. ©. Swartz Malta John J. Collins Ernest F. York the Maccabees EL. F. Altemose The T. H., Jackson Marshall Thomson Red Men A. D. van Buskirk C. L. Teeter Maccabees G. C. Richter Thos, Harber Lodge of Odd Fellows Singer Sewing Machine Company

That High School Berth

Comment swirls around the vacant high school mathematics chair after Miss Mattie Gregg resigns and Prof William Bchimpif is promoted. Prof Kemmerling of No 5 school is a leading candidate with others from Richmond in the field. If Kemmerling takes the post, rivals will seek his former berth. Also named is Prof Thomas of Keystone Academy.

Mattie Gregg William Bchimpif Kemmerling No. 5 Thomas Keystone Academy

Which Would You Choose An Easy Problem in Economics

The article discusses piano pupils at the Conservatory of Music and compares half hour lessons priced at $1 or $1.50 with hour lessons under the Faelten system. It claims Faelten lessons double pupil progress and asks which of the seventy new pupils chose, and which the reader would choose.

Conservatory of Music Conservatory

Winslows Soothing Years Advertisement Claim

An old ad copy touts lasting marriage and mothers’ trust for a product named Winslow's Soothing Years. It promises perfect success, soothing the child and easing pain, urging use of this brand over others. The fragment cites a twenty five cent price.

Eve Wor Tak Tor Winslow

Revival of Mrs Newell Case Clarified by Brother Letter

Francis W Hanawalt of Iowa Wesleyan University writes to Scranton readers defending Rev Charles F Newell and Lydia Newell. He asserts no severance with kin, disputes post mortem claims, and urges accuracy about the Dowie faith and inquest. He details family letters and burial practices to counter alleged misconduct.

Mr. Newell Father the Tribune Francis W. Hanawalt Department of Iowa Wesleyan University Mt. Pleasant Towa Hanawalt Ghirles F. Newell Throop Logansport Ind Scranton Green Castle Flora and Micelé Cheveler Juile Charlow F. Newall Murmlers Lyria Folkev Issa Ale Flora Alvin Elf Howe Montivello Hite Mia el White Chambers Ned Father Mever Bat Ledia Newell Mever Lecauw Learies Maidle Lydia

Diarrhea Remedy Praised by Civil War Veteran

During the Civil War and the Spanish American War diarrhea was a major army problem. David Taylor of Virgs Ridge Greene County PA used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and found quick relief. Sold by Matthew Brothers wholesale and retail agents.

Spain David Taylor Virgs Ridge Greene County Chamberlain Matthew Brothers

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