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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1899

Page

7

Sons of Veterans Camp Set for Toscarara Island Visit

The Carbondale Sons of Veterans plan a camp at Toscarara island near Lanestoro on the 16th with about forty five members. Ralph Snyder and Edward Kelly report a beautiful island awaiting the party to be used during the Grand Army of the Republic reunion at Lanesboro.

Sons of Veterans Toscarara Lanestoro Ralph Snyder Edward Kelly Grand Army of the Republic Lanesboro

Erie road excursionists visit city by Honesdale branch

Nearly 1000 travelers from Jersey City Peterson and other points on the Erie road arrived yesterday afternoon via the Honesdale branch. They stayed two hours and viewed the sights while the Trinity guild operated a coffee and sandwich stand for funds.

Jersey City Poterson Erie Road

Local Social Notes and Short Travels

Mallcarrier P F Carroll and family stay at Martrey s. Connor returns from Atlantic City. Mrs C R Munn entertains Eleanor Franklin of New York. Mrs A B Chaffee returns home. Mrs A Rich of New York visits Mrs Singer. Seventh avenue bridge being replanked and repainted. Misses Mary Weaver Libbie Burke visit Jermyn friends. Nora Neaton Marie McDermott Millie Moran Lucy Kelly Kate Monohin Anna Moran Mary Coughlin Delian Moran Lilian Miscett of Schenectady and S C spent yesterday at Lake Ariel. J A Shannon in Scranton. Attorney J E Burr in New York. Mr and Mrs G W Thernolds Miss Reynolds Morris Reynolds leave for Ocean Grove for six weeks. David Hines of this city in Debosit New York.

Mallcarrier P. PF Nora Neaton Marie McDermott Millie Moran Lucy Kelly Kate Monohin Anna Moran Mary Coughlin Delian Moran Lilian Miscett Schenectady S. C Lake Ariel J. A Shannon Scranton J. KE. Burr New York Mra G. W. Thernolds Miss Reynolds Morris Reynolds Ocean Grove David Hines Debosit N.Y

Excursion by St Patrick’s Church to Farview Next Saturday

One of the largest Excelsior Hose company excursions to Farview for St Patrick's church outing with orchestra music and first class catering. Proceeds expected over $500 to pay hose cart debt and buy rubber coats and hats. Several town residents mentioned as visitors and guests, with local social notes.

Aragon Farview St. Patrick's Church Excelsior Hose Company Tinie Thomas Wilkes-Barre William Davis Mary J. Tivis Hyde Park John Curran Pittston Chutrity Crippen Cheelle N

Installation of Officers and Social Event in Taylor

Members of Ladies Branch No. 115 Patriotic Order of Americans met in Van Horne's hall in Taylor for a term installation conducted by District Deputy Mrs. Randolph Jones Hyde Park followed by a social with refreshments. Officers were installed including Carrie Beemer as past president and Poort Gaul as president, with Thomas Moses as vice president and Sarah Jones as vice president. The note also reports local community updates from Taylor including a possible shutdown at Delaware Lackawanna and Western’s Taylor yard for shaft retimbering, visits by Mrs. William Ganner, and several residents traveling or returning from Atlantic City with church and funeral notices for a local infant.

Patriotic Order of Americans van Hiorn’s Randolph Jones Hyde Park Mra Carrie Beemer Poat William Jenkins Miss Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company William Ganner Lincoln Heights John Hughes Feltsville John Griffiths Atlantic City Taylor Evans Della Decker Wayne County Susie Powell New Caste

Experienced educator named vice principal for Honesdale schools

Gent University selected a teacher with extensive experience as vice principal for Honesdale schools. The appointment signals leadership for the district and expectations for curriculum oversight and student programs.

Gent University Honesdale

Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies

An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. It claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for a cure that cannot be achieved by the remedy, with circulars available from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

M E B Sunday School Picnic at Gravel Pond

The M E B Sunday school picnic is set for Saturday at Gravel Pond. Several local residents including Mr and Mrs R Harold Parker visited Scranton friends. Mr William Sheilo called in town. Dr Strang of Hillside Home is vacationing at Atlantic City.

Gravel Pond R. Harold Parker Scranton William Sheilo Clarence Stephens Lenoxville Artesian Well Oakley Beemer Thomas Carmody Strang Hillside Atlantic City HK. Lynch Harry Justin Clare Young Aspine Lake Winols Wilter Leonard Chihdren Wayne County Ethel Young Patrick Lake Winds Neil Walker William Atherton Woodlawn Park

Local Notes from Lake Sundasn and Community Events

Paul Ownas Rebekah lodge plans its annual basket picnic at Lake Sundasn. Mrs. Cronwin recovers from a tumor removal. Goodwin is healing well after an operation. Della and Frances Coleman spend a week in New York. Register and Recorder W UV Shaw and family stayed with Mr. and Mrs. A A Prown over Sunday. Bertha and Harris Tansient Hart week at Lake Witrolrs. Wheley family reunion at Abram Wrigley’s home. Band progress under Mr. Hewitt of Tenkhannock. twenty sound members so far. A fair is planned for September with notices to follow.

Paul Ownas Bertha Harris Tansient Hhart Lake Witrolrs Wheley Abram Wrigley Hewitt Tenkhannock

Bliss Munt Receives Initiation At Odd Fellows Meeting

Red Jacket judge No 24 Tradepenitent Order of Odd Fellows initiated two candidates at the meeting night. Rev M J Watkine and family have returned from a three weeks palaver at the Three Lakes in Susquehannas county.

Old Landmarks Fall as Pittston Strife and Arrivals Stir City

Fifty New York Tribune funded Fresh Air children arrive to mixed public interest as miners’ strike disrupts local work in Duryea and Wilkes-Barre area. Reports note ethnic tensions among Hungarian Polish and Italian workers and discuss mine idle conditions, local business impacts, and community events including reunions and concerts.

New York Tribune Fund Hilly Harris Stevens Babylon Duryea Exeter Smith Thomary Ford Eagle Hotel Thomas Ford George Lagerus Thomas Stern Major Smith Theodore Strong Mitchell All-Star Company Sinclair House Wilkes-Barre Scranton Music Hall Mitchell M. J. Hughes James Crowley Washington, I. C Frank Burkett Padden Crowley Als Deytertty Erie Wyoming Valley Rachman King Clive King Ton Parker Wyoming Valley Hotel Boyle C. J. Johnston Mentleman Cole

Preparations Underway for Free Methodist Camp Meeting

Extensive preparations are underway for the Free Methodist camp meeting opening next Tuesday evening. District leaders and volunteers organize seating, signage, and lodging to welcome attendees.

Logants

Local Social Notes From Wyoming County and Nearby Areas

Mr Charlies Aeele visits friends in Wyoming County. Miss Nellie Cooper returns from Brooklyn relatives trip. Mrs Markel of Scranton spends Sunday with Mr D Reed. Miss Kate Heather returns home after visiting relatives. Mr Nobert Harding moves family to John G Ward residence. Withuer Hooven and four sons visit Mr A J Cooper. Miss Sue Kerr of Trenton visits sister Mrs W G Funk. Mr H Miller of Wilkes-Barre calls on friends.

Charlies Aeele Wyoming County Nellie Cooper Brooklyn N.Y Markel Scranton D. ©. Reed Kate Heather Nobert Harding John G. Ward Mire Withuer Hooven Tenatly NM. J

Mr Cooper celebrated with friends and music in old event

An elderly guest list, selections in honor of Mr Cooper, singing and amusements, plentiful refreshments, and warm wishes marked the gathering. Golden Chain lodge to meet tonight. Citizens' band urged to 7 40 at their usual place. Hoos Sarsaparilla advertisement promotes a blood tonic.

Cooper Golden Chain Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Citizens’ Band

Birthday Celebration for George Cooper on Albert Street

A pleasant evening was spent at the residence of George Cooper on Albert Street Tuesday in commemoration of his fifty second birthday with the Citizens' band of the locality providing music.

George Cooper Albert Street Mr. Cooper Citizens’ Band

Jermyn school salaries prompt editorial clash

The News criticizes a school board salary cut as harming progress and school quality while noting taxpayers' burden and limited state aid. It argues merit must drive teaching quality and highlights public reactions and local events from Chapman lake to a Mayfield wedding and other notices.

Jermyn Howard Jess Einin the Ogden Well House Chapman Lake Crystal Fire Company Manegrove Henry Hadley Penn Avenue Mayfield Mary Jane Mexart Lewis Plymouth Theo Mr. Davis Mies Betle Hadley Hasteton James Jonce Tewls Wall

Bargain Wheel Sale On Pawned Stock

Six wheels currently on hand were pawned and now after expiration the seller offers them at very low prices. The notice hints at a liquidation style sale of used wheels to clear stock.

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