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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1899

Page

6

West Scranton Events Tonight at Robert Morris Lodge

A reception for grand officers of the national lodge is planned at Robert Morris lodge rooms on Thursday evening hosted by Dew Bunt and Herbert Moree and their True American tworties. The programme includes music, glee numbers, and a chair by Benjamin Hughes with contributions from Jenkins Davis and Welsh Americans.

Robert Morris Lodge Charles O'Connor Hyde Park Avenue Hobert Moree Dew Bunt National Lodge Robert Morrix Lodge CHO Pescenvines Henry Davis Somme David Jenkins Loewedd Homeas Cacy Ricdevessucvacotnenses Gh BR Davies Jones Jenkins and Davis Glee Party

Davis Wins Baritone Contest at True American Teorites Meeting

A well attended True American Teorites meeting in the lodge hall completed plans for officer reception on Thursday. A baritone contest followed with contestants W S Davis and W G Williams. Judge David Jenkins awarded first prize to W S Davis who received a $5 gold prize.

Dew! Sant Lodge of True American Teorites T. Operative Hall W. 3. Davis W. G. Willams David Jenkins W. S. Davis

Neighbor Threats Lead to Arraignment on Warrants

Charles O'Connor of Sawerland Street was arraigned before Alderman Kellow yesterday on a warrant issued at the instance of Eva Davis. Davis testified O'Connor threatened him and his wife. O'Connor was held on 400 dollars bail or committed to the county jail.

Charles O'onnor Sawerland Street Kellow Evat Davie David O'Connor

Paving Block Opens on North Hyde Park Avenue

Morning traffic began using the first completed block of pavement on North Hyde Park avenue between Jackson and Lafayette Streets. The Alcatraz Paving company of Philadelphia undertook the project. At o'clock yesterday morning the work reached a milestone.

Hyde Park Avenue Jackson Lafayette Streets Alcatraz Paving Company Philadelphia

Local Medicine Prices Listed by George W. Jenkins

An assortment of patent medicines and tonics with prices listed by George W. Jenkins at for S Malo Avenue. Paine's Celery Compound Pinkham's Compound 70 cents Pierce's Golden Medical Dispenser 75 cents Mellon's Food 38 and 55 cents.

Paine Pinkham’s Pierce's Golden Medical Mellon's

City officials praise Franklin hose cart on first run

City Engineer Phillipa and prominent officials witnessed the inaugural run over the paving and praised the wagon as the paving contractor works to complete the remaining surface as quickly as possible.

Franklin Phillipa Paving Company

St Leos Battalian Ends Long Membership Contest

The St Leos battalion membership contest concluded last evening with two sides the Yellow and White. A Chicago banner arrived and was displayed during the meeting. The St Lees celebrate its success with a future banquet to mark the event and the results of the contest.

St. Leo's Battalion St. Lee's Chicago St. Lees

Electric City Wheelmen Club to Host Pool Tournament

The clubs social committee opens a pool tournament in the newly furnished billiard room. Entry costs twenty five cents with many members entering. Two prizes include a first prize of fifty dollars and a top class cue.

Electric City Wheelmen

Funeral services for three young children in city

The funeral of the three year old child of Mr and Mrs Kennedy on Jackson street was held yesterday afternoon with pallbearers Cecula Casey Kathryn Monashin Sadie Smith Kathryn Sweeney Hower lewens Kathryn Hare and Elizabeth Murtha. Interment was in Cathedral cemetery. The funeral of Joxeah Crossin of 2020 Prive street, killed by a Lackawanna train on Sunday, is set for this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Polish church on North Main avenue, with interment in the German Catholic cemetery. The funeral of the young child of Mr and Mrs Robert Roberts of Snyder avenue was held yesterday afternoon with burial in Washburn street cemetery. The remains of Gertrude, three months old, child of Mr and Mrs Stephen Price of Deckers court, will be interred in Washburn street cemetery this afternoon.

Thomas Kennedy Jackson Street Cecula Casey Kathryn Monashin Sadie Smith Kathryn Sweeney Hower Lewrens Kathryn Hare Elizabeth Murtha Cathedral Cemetery Joxeah Cross Prive Street Lackawanna North Main Avenue Robert Roberts Snyder Avenue Washburn Street Gertrude Mia Stephen Price Decker's Court

Frank lin steamer tested on North Hyie Park avenue

Chief JH Walker tested the Frank lin steamer last evening on North Hyie Park avenue and found it satisfactory. St Brenden council, Young Men's Tretitute, held their regular monthly meeting. Carson details incomplete.

JH. Walker Franklin North Hyie Park Avenue St. Brenden Emily Darling St. Cecilia's Society Main Avenue Jackson Street Pilemmes’ Club Jenkins’ Drug Store Columbia Chemical and Hose Company Stephen Brown Tenth Street

Wash Skirts and Waists Sale Closes Month

A compact sale features skirts and waists in a neat assortment aimed at clearing stock before month end. The offer emphasizes a tidy selection and affordable pricing to attract shoppers seeking wardrobe updates.

Community Notices and Social Events in Scranton Area

Saturday events include a church picnic at Nay Auge Park and a Wheelmen versus Scranton Bicycle Club game on Saturday Aug 19. The Acker family reunion occurs at Nay Ave Park while the Eastern Star hosts a dime social at Frank Rough Inet home. A meeting at Mears Hall and a Warhura Street church Bible protest are announced.

Stone Jackson Street Nay Auge Park Hook and Ladder Company Nountaj Park Tordday Allette Order of Eastern Star Frank Rough Warhiura Street Presbyterian Bower Acker Nay Ave Park Scranton Glee Club Mears’ Hall Miss May Shannon Wo Electric City Wheelmen Scranton Bleyele Club Washburn Street

Local residents list return from travels and visits

Gus Coon and Lex Neely spent Sunday at Lake Sheridan. Miss Marthe Vaughn has returned from Atlantic City. Prof. David Owens and Prof. James R. Hughes have returned from Lake Winola and Ithaca. John T. Watking visited Ocean Grove. Rev. Thomas De Gruchy leaves tomorrow for Narragansett Pier on vacation. Miss Nellie Yourng visits Miss Efe Fellows. Miss Margaret Flannighan visits Miss O'Hara. Others spent time in Wilkes-Barre Carbondale Philadelphia New York East Orange and La Plume.

Gus Coon Lex Neely Lake Sheridan Marthe Vaughn Evnon Street Atlantic City Price Academy Street Thio David Owens Lake Winola James R. Hughes Ithaca Nettie Datesman Clark's Summit Edna Lake North Main Avenue John T. Watking Ocean Grove Thomas de

Young Boy Injured at Nay Aug Brick Yard

In North Scranton a young son of Thomas Gwynne of Cuyut Street was seriously hurt yesterday afternoon while playing near the Nay Aug brick yard. He slipped on a brick and struck his forehead on a newly baked edge as workers cleaned kilns. He was taken to Davis drug store for medical attention.

Thomas Gwynne Cuyut Street Nay Aug Avenue Davis Drug Store

Death of Dr Samuel B Gilmore noted in Philadelphia

Word arrives of Dr Samuel B Gilmore's death at University Hospital Philadelphia after graduating last June. His remains go to Morris Run for funeral services. An election is ordered tomorrow night by Company H of the Thirteenth regiment with Captain Kambeck to conduct. A Puritan Congregational church meeting will consider filling the vacant pastorate. The Widatorium is repaired after fire damage. The Western Lackawanna district Patriotic Order Sons of America holds its annual convention at Camp V7. Rev Reading of Williamsport to preach at North Main avenue Baptist church Wednesday evening. A stereopticon entertainment at Capouse Mission Tuesday evening August 1 at 7:44 under Kings Daughters, admission 15 cents.

Samuel B. Gilmore University Hospital Philadelphia Depeased Morris Run Company H O Thirteenth Regiment Secon Capetain Kambeck Puritan Congregational Church Widutirium Lackawanna the Patriotic Order of the Sons of America Houge Reading Williamsport Oreach Main Avenue Newlock Ehurch Capouse Mission

Mrs Mugene Corwin Returns From Lake Winola Visit

Mrs Mugene Corwin and family of Spring inpeet returned yesterday after a short stay at Lake Winola. Mrs Henry Hatton of William...

Mugene Corwin Spring Inpeet Lake Winola Henry Hatton William

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters touted for health and cures

The advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the sure path to health claiming it cures stomach disorders from constipation to kidney or liver trouble. It warns buyers to ensure a Private Revenue Stamp on the bottle neck and urges against substitutes. Additionally local social notes mention residents visiting and hosting guests at Lake Ariel Lake Winola and Idlewild with names and places in Wilkes Barre and nearby towns.

Istetter

Address orders to Sharkey at Cedar Avenue 1914

Central city and central Hyde Park receive orders to C. B. Sharkey, 1914 Cedar Ave. Plane 6682.

South Side Central City Hyde Park C. B. Sharkey Cedar Ave

Michael McHale arraigned for assault and disorderly conduct

Michael McHale of Pear street faced arraignment on charges of assault and battery, drunken and disorderly behavior, and breaking furniture. His mother testified to his trouble with drinking and behavior, and he was fined five dollars or jailed twenty days with wages redirected to the fine.

Michael McHale Pear Street Aldermambentee Michael Lentes McHale William Hureedell Alder Street South Mill Scranton Athletic Club

Local notices list house guests and moves in Green Ridge area

Rex Van Gorder enjoyed a two months stay in Sterling. Maud Holeate of Avoca visits Mrs. Osenbach on Capone Avenue. Frank Keyes moves his family to Colored. Mrs. Edward Finn on Delaware Street is slightly indisposed. Blanche Clark of Meade Avenue visited relatives in Pactoryyile. Manners' pharmacy remains the sole seller of plain cream soda in Green Ridge and invites prescriptions.

Rex van Gorder Sterling Maud Holeate Avoca Osenbach Capone Avenue Manners Green Ridge Trytt

New Orange Plan to Build Worker Homes and Schools

Broadway merchant Max Ernst proposes a $200000 project at New Orange near Elizabeth New Jersey building 200 to 300 houses for 700 factory workers. Homes sold at about $6.50 monthly with unions, schools, and home upkeep incentives to improve East Side Sweatshop conditions. He plans to live there to oversee progress.

Max Ernst Hroundway New Orange Elizabeth N. J Ernst World New York World Ndustrial Association Spruce Street Scranton

Obituary notices from Scranton area deaths in one day

A batch of obituaries records deaths across Scranton and Dunmore, detailing John W Mullin of 16 Thompson Street and others including Cecilia Healey, William Kelton, James Boyle, Honora Duggan, Henry Mustard, Honora Cleary and more. The notices note ages, family survivors, funeral times, church services, and interment plans at Cathedral Cemetery and related local cemeteries.

Miners Confer With Loomis Over Powder Price

D J Davis William Evane W T Williams Patrick Lynch and James Stevens led a Lackawindick miners committee in a conference with Superintendent Loomis at the station office. They pressed for powder price reductions or open market purchase rights. Loomis reiterated the contract pricing basis and warned a lower rate would raise costs. the committee will report to the miners general committee this week.

D. J. Davis William Evane W. T. Williams Patrick Lynch James 8 Miners’ General Committee

Three men held on highway robbery charge in Wilkes-Barre

John Simmons Cleero Willigans and Julius Hopewell, three African American suspects, faced a hearing before Mayer Miotz for highway robbery and aggravated assault on Joseph Cross and his son. All pleaded not guilty. Bail set at 500 each. Witnesses conflicted, elder Cross absent. Police sought escapee Smith, with Rohling and Mole in pursuit. suspect possibly fled to Washington, D.C.

John Simmons Cleero Willigans Julius Hopewell Joseph Cross Tribune Elock Mayer Miotz Shymons Willams Crose Young Cross Smith Roh Ling Wilkes-Barre Washington, D.C

Six More Attorneys Admit­ted by Lackawanna Bar

The Lackawanna bar admitted six new attorneys in a ceremony led by Rev H A Harris and others. John M Gunster son of Judge F F Gunster, Walter B Bevan of West Scranton Lafayette graduate, Charles McMeans, W A Reynolds of North Carolina a Princeton graduate and former varsity quarterback, and Lewis P Carter plus Waller B Degas assisted in the service. Reynolds led the class with top exam marks in county history.

Lackawanna Hev H. A. Harris D. D Naylor Baptist Church M. W. Lawns Harris John M. Gunster FF. W. Gunster H. Wolkes Walter B Bevan Comegys Bevan West Scranton Lafayette College Knapp Lewis PF Carter Waller BE. Degas Charlee McMeans W. A. Reynolds North Carolina John M. Harris Reynolds Princeton

List of Classic Works and Authors Included in a Mixed Library

A long catalog of numerous novels, biographies, and literary works by authors such as Verne, Cooper, Doyle, Hawthorne, and Dickens appears, with titles ranging from historical epics to science fiction and children's tales. Many entries reference well known characters and series, suggesting a reading list or catalog extract.

Dr Caullas Sermons Draw Large Evening Audience

The pulpit committee at Eton Park Methodist Episcopal church reports strong success. Dr Caullas of Morraown preached two sermons to sizeable crowds, with the evening audience unusually large for the occasion. The service inspired in depth and brought many parishioners to hear the evening sermon.

Eton Park

Youth Reporter Killed by Black Diamond Express

Benjamin Carmy, a young man living with his parents in Lackawan, was killed yesterday afternoon when struck by the Black Diamond express at Run Vom. He had been fishing along the Sugque river.

Benjamin Carmy Lackawann Black Plamond Express Runvom

Accident on Tracks Narrows to Fatal Crush Near Hanna River

A man crossed onto a southbound track in Lacks In Weishe county and was struck by the Miack Diamond express, dying at the scene. Coroner Roberts was notified and will hold an inquest this morning.

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Benjamin Hughes Sant Lodge OPEN George W. Jenkins S Malo Avenue General News Elty Grays Globe Warehouse North Scranton Gilmore Company H Iteas Brick Avenue Lake Idlewild South Scranton Europe Lake Shore Limited Boston New York Buffalo Lake Shore John W. Mullin Thompson Street Delaware Lackiwanna Western Thomas John W Willan RR Maury BE. Martin Cecilia Mealey Dunmore Sandis Tiinmore Janws J. Healey Lickawainnet M. J. Healey A. J. Healey Cassie Healey Dunmore Martin Wright Dernice Bullivan County James H. Kelly Church Street Bt. Mirs Ciuthells Keown Willam A. Kellonw Oak Street Jenks Auburn James TR. O' Boyle James Mr. O Boyle Warren Atriet John Casey Stephen MO Boyle St. Mary's Seminary Baltimore Patrick O'Boyle John J. O' Boyle Fred Kellerman Prospect Avenue Moree Taylor Hospital Pittaton Avenue Cemetery Honora Duggan Henry Joyce TH Brook Street St. John's Church Henry W. Mustard Albright Avenue Deelock St. Paul's Church Great Ride Cathedral Honora Cleary Luzerne Street St. Patrick's Cathedral Loomis R. D. Fairex New Orleans Johann Hoff Berlin Vienna Paris Wyoming Avenue Aoc Constantin—Halevy Doyle Menile Bevin Gablee Lorna Doone Tlackmore Owen Meredith Milton Marvel Hawthorne Pry Jerome Stevenston Adam Bede George Eliot Marlit Bracebridge Hall Irving Montevleteo Jane Eyre Bronte John Halifax Kipling Mariitt Maurvet Correlll Bory Soldiers Barrty Cuke Thaddeus Porter Taler Dickena Thelma Marie Correll Deodars Venietta Wakefield Goldsmith Barrie Waverly Sir Walter Scott Holmes Lyall Wormwood Correlll Abbe Constantini—Halevy Alice In Wonderland Carroll Andersen's Fairy Tales Ardath Marie Corretti Diane—Roeat N. Carey Averil—Rova XN Carey Bondman Iall Calne Sir Baker Child England Dick Jone de Quines Crawford Mrs. Casket Crown Olive John Ruskin Dickens Deemster Leersdaver Ik Marvel Julex Verne Marthing Amrs. Kiwlings Notre Dame Beblingscourt Moriltt Lvunhor Walter Reatt June Eyre Charlotte Beattie John Fairfax Mise Milljook Kenilworth R. L. Brevonran Koteht Hrrant Mdaw Ball Lady With Tie Ible E Maurine, Lamplighter Moris & Cummins Pompeii Lyttay Mohleuie Pennimore Cooper Lena Rivere Marc J. Holmes Vielin Jessia Fothergill Lucile—Owen Meredith Man In Leon Mask Dumas Ballantine Brevension Moerte Cruside Hoase Chres Micaharkim A. Conan Doyle Michael Stroger Julie Verne Uey— Maries Moonstone Wilkie Colling Lienry Drummond Verne Elle Murfitt Oliver Pwist Charles Cledcons Krown N.res Mathfinder Fennimore Coajer Fila Fennimere Cooper Fennimore Cooper Nils—Kip Prairies Moor K. Mariitt Queen Hortense Louise Mauhihuch Ueente Whima Roan NS Ed Rovey Petinimere Cooper Ik Mutvel Roblin Crusa Daniel Defoe Ronnies of Marie Correlli Chorge Schonberg Cotta Family Sechreiner Bourket A. Conwy Doyle Alee Shakespear Laomb Tanglewood Talek Tinthorne Arthur Danas Thiideity of Warsaw John Porter Thelma Mite Correll Dinas the Boot—Jerome T Om Brown Oxford—Huetes Tom Brown Diayw— bHuehes Trewmira Iwlind Stevenson Dunias Hawkhome Adimirile Pennimare Cooper Caele Tams Cobin-Stewe Vendetta Mare Correttt Waketick Gollemith Water Babies Phe Inewles Crsper Wee Witle Rosa NM Caney We Twoo Edna Yell White Company Dov Thrume Wing Wing FP le Walting Edna Lyall Winder Reyes Nathaniel Hawthorne Morke Corrollh Caultas Black Diamond
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