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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1900

Page

6

Vacationing Residents and Visitors Fare Lake Area

Local residents and visitors list for summer trips and vacations. Names include James J. O Malley in Philadelphia, Mite Seamon near Borunton friends, Robert Schiltz and George Price camping at Lake Henry, Mrs Teese Davia of Honedale heading to Butte City, Louis G Schaute and sons on a mining trip to Bent Candan Nev, K Beardsley resting in Afton NY, John T Bort in Stroudsburg at Hotel Jermyn, Mrs Edward Benson and children heading to Long Branch, and city officials Howell and Bartley planning weeks at Long Pond. John Gibbons also travels to Atlantic City.

Misers McGuire Monroe Avenue Lake Winola Mite Seamon Halleteod Borunton Friends James J. O'Malley Philadelphia Fenal Robert Schiltz George Price Petersburg Lake Henry P.O. O'tara Whomire Avenue Mise May Carney Philadelpha Teese Davia Honedale Wired Tusday Butte City Mont Matta Louis G. Schaute Jermyn Edward Benson Dine Street Harold Misa Lilian Long Branch

Explosion Investigated After Bank Apartments Suspected

Building investigators conclude the blast likely originated in the bank apartments rather than the cellar. Gas spread upward through sealed first floor spaces causing injuries to Miss Haefey and John Conley while Watchman Worlkers was less harmed. Debris removal to begin after surrounding walls are torn down. a faulty cellar pipe soldering alleged as a possible cause.

Jackson Bank Miss Haefey John Conley Worlkers Walla Hehmning

Drummer Evangelist to Speak at Madisonville Church Tonight

Anti-Saloon League meeting schedule prepared by the Rev. W H Williams and Rev W L H Williams lists the Drummer Evangelist delivering his Last Romp with the Tiger tonight at o clock in the Christian church in Madisonville. The program includes Sunday services across multiple Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Presbyterian and Republican churches in towns such as Jonesdale, Rowanede, Bean Lake, Way inert, Montdale, Walle ville, Coranton, Pockville, Waverly, Carbondale, Philadelphia and more with varied times in August and September.

W. L H. Williams Wil O'Ulock Christian Church Madisonville Jonesdale Mehodiet Episcopal Church Rowanede Mehodiat Episcopal Church Laviawaxen Aneust Bean Lake Anewet Mehdidiet Episecopal Church Way Inert Anewel Beranten Mehodiat Episcopal Somorr Avenue Vreehyerian Jackson Street Methetist Church Walleville Melodiat Episcopal Ehureh Montdale Avie Wayne County Baptist Seeoolation Alka Methodiat Episopal Ehurely Sonh Canaan Auust -Coranton IAG A. m Hampton Steel Methodiat Episcopal Ehurel Bept Nicholeon Preshyterian Church Pockville Waverly Rapiist Ronday Carbondale Suday Philadelphia

Old Sol Keeps Burning Up Scranton Heat Wave

The article chronicles a sweltering Scranton day with temperatures near 95 in the shade and around 110 in direct sun. It notes a low of 68 and a July-like heat surge, with brief rain doing little to ease the oppressive conditions and residents suffering the heavy air and fatigue.

Lacckhwaonna Avenue Sol

Married at Pitts ton St Johns Church

Patrick Crane of Dunmore married Miss Mary McHale daughter of Mr and Mrs John McHale of Carroll street Pitts ton at St Johns Cathedral The ceremony was performed by Very Rev Eugene Garvey A reception followed at the bride's home and the couple will reside in Dunmore Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Crane relatives from Dunmore Jermyn Philadelphia and others

Patrick Crane Dunmore Mary McHale John McHale Carroll Street Pittston St. John's Catholi Church Eugene Garvey Mise Mary Mc Hale Michael McDonnell Mrs. Crane Henry Heyer Ruth Hull Mary Wagenhuret John Manley William Agatha Andrew Mary Michael Crane Peter Annie Me James Kate Finnerty Martin Patrick Anna McHale Celia* Hora Celia Murray Anna McGuire Jermyn Mrs. Hendricks Philadelphia Matthew Farrel

Two Women Arrested For Drunken Street Conduct

Ada Wailpon and Thomas Thomas were arrested early yesterday on street walking charges and appeared before Mayor Moir. Both were committed to the county jail for fifteen days after failing to post fines. Katie McDonald and Mary Jones were arrested on Spruce Street for drinking from a pint whiskey bottle and were taken to police headquarters. McDonald paid a $5 fine while the companion remained in jail.

Ada Wailpon Thomas Thomas Seal Moir Pollen Court Afteendam Katie McDonald Mary Jones Spruce Karios Center Sffect McDonald Yeaterday

Educational Contest Details From The Tribune

Read the full description of The Tribune's Educational Contest on the fourth page. Steam Heating and Plumbing P. F. & M.T. Howley at 201 Wyoming Ave appears in the notice.

P. F M.T. Howley Wyoming Ave the Tribune The Tribune

Lawyer hints of conspiracy in Peter Stipp merry-go-round dispute

In Mayor Moir's court, Attorney Scrage alleged a prosecutorial conspiracy to shield Peter Stipp's park ride from outside competition. The hearing kept focus on the Robinson nuisance near Nay Aug Park as residents seek to curb the Sunday disturbances and ongoing appeals.

Moir Peter Stipp Nay Aug Park John F. Scrage Hiuchinson W. 4 Trand Tribune Mr. Borage Mr. Stipy Mr. Scrage Stohinson Herage Scrage Robinson Scragg Yesterigg Stephen Jones J. Hurlburt L. & Richard Peter Sulpp Robinson Place Drew

Do Not Think Do Not Think Canned Meats Bargains

Low prices on canned meats with large supply. Deviled Meats 10c regular 20c. Lunch Tongue 25c. Corned Beef 15c and 25c. Compressed Ham 25c worth 45c. Ox Tongue 750 size. Herring 18c worth 25c. Soused Mackerel 11?50. Boneless French Sardines 25c. Sardines halves 19c quarters 12c.

Fugitives Still At Liberty Hard to Trace

The escaped prisoners James Fisher and Louis Zelinsky remain at large as night falls. Warden Simpson heads the search using standard methods, aided by Sheriff Pryor, with deputies patrolling the countryside and a nationwide alert issued with prints and a reward offer.

James Fisher Louis Zelinsky Simpxson Sheriff Pryor

Davis Named Chairman of County Republican Committee

David J. Davis was elected chairman of the county committee at a meeting in the Commonwealth building. Assistant City Solicitor Davis will succeed Voxburg. Major Eugene D. Fellows was elected secretary and F. L. Wormaser treasurer. Davis is active in West Scranton politics and serves as battalion adjutant of the Thirteenth regiment at Mt. Gretna.

W. FR. Lewis Commonwealth Building David J. Davis Voxburg Eugene D. Fellows F. L.wormaser Davis Realdes West Scranton Thirteenth Regiment Mt. Gretna

Scranton Market Maintains Strong Food Supply in Heat

Food Inspector Widmayer reports milk quality excellent for the season after stopping certain suppliers. Fish stock remains problematic amid heat but overall meat and dairy give a robust supply. Meat stocks are adequate with minimal waste this week despite challenges in fish.

Hearbhy Widmayer

Results of Examination for Law Students

The examining board announced the results of recent law student examinations. Final passers include W. N. Leach of Chinchilla in John F. Scrage's office Walter Lyd dell Hil of Clark's Summit registered with Dunn Dunn Fred E Scott of Montrose tutored by J W Carpenter and B E Watson of Scranton who studied with Rey nolds Bedford. Those who passed in course are BR W Archbald Jr James F Bell Charles A Belin L F Bower Fred M Evans Harry F Hydman Charles E Horn Frank J Stocker Worthington Scranton W J Torrey Charles E B Connell C H Welles Jr Arthur E Young. Final passers will apply for admission in September.

John M. Harris J. W. Oakford J. W. Carpenter W. N. Leach Chinchilla John F. Scrage Walter Lyddell Hil Clark's Summit Dunn & Dunn Fred £. Scott Montrose B. E E. Watson Scranton

Homeopathic Society of Pennsylvania to Convene in Wilkes-Barre

Homeopathists of the State assemble in Wilkes-Barre during the last week of September for the convention of the Homeopathic Society of Pennsylvania. About 200 physicians are expected to attend and extensive preparations for their entertainment are under way.

Wilkes-Barre Homeopathic Society of Pennsylvania

Funeral of Brother George W Schinger At Penn Avenue Baptist

Funeral services for Brother George W Schinger will be held Thursday August 6 at 1 pm from Penn Avenue Baptist Church. Peter Williamson Lodge No 4 F and A M will conduct the service and all members are urged to attend. Sister lodges invited. Body will be at the church earlier in the day. Beeshams Pillas mention appears unrelated.

George W. Schinger Penn Avenue Baptist Church Peter Williamson Ba. D. m

Scranton Forms First Life Saving Corps Exhibition Highlights

The William Connell Hose Company’s life saving corps gave an exhibition at remodeled quarters. Captain Sterling Simrell led training with ladders belts nets and a water belt system. Chief Zizleman praised the initiative, noting citywide value and future public demonstrations.

William Connell Hose Company Sterling Simrell John McGraw David Burke John Fink William Redily Walter Quick John Connell Ernest Simrell Simrell

Firemen praise life saving exhibit and volunteer corps

A newspaper note recalls an exhibition showing dash spirit and energy of firemen and volunteers. It asserts public spirit and predicts growing expertise, urging more corps like this to enhance the fire department's value and readiness.

Fire Companion

Common Council Night Session Debates Bridge Safety Upgrades

The Common Council meets in regular session to pass ordinances and a resolution by Councillor Wengel. It calls for repairing holes on the West Lacka Wilna avenue bridge and erecting covers over the Central Mall road tracks to curb smoke and prevent runaway incidents and accidents.

Counc Wengel Lacka- Wilna Avenue Central Mallroad New Jersey

Excursion to Atlantic City by D L W and PRR

The M. M. 7 plans an Atlantic City excursion on August 11 leaving D L W depot Kingston at 1 45 p m Scranton 2 00 pm. Tickets cost 5 00 for adults and half fare for children with ten day return validity. Baggage allowance includes 10 pounds free. No car changes.

Atlantic City Kingston Scranton Faure

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