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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1899

Page

7

Council acts on street work and bids in Carbondale

The Carbondale council met in a joint session to confirm Thoms Harte as measuring officer on Dundaff street. A 7000 bond issue was awarded to Cuobald & Company of Cincinnati with a 2005.55 premium.

Gouncile Thoms Harte Dundaff Street Cuobald & Company Cincinnati Council Gulrantee Blair & Kennedy Flannagan & Compeny Scranton Blair and Kennedy Giles & Loveland Mannion Gamewell Company

Revered Mass Held for Murder Victim James Quinn

Rev W A Neston led a requiem mass and delivered a moving sermon over the remains of James Quinn who was murdered. Attending were St Patrick s T A B L and the Catholic Knights. Pallbearers included Thomas Horan Thomas Quinn Patrick Keogh John McDonald Michael Fadden and Michael Raddy. Thomas McDonoweth was carried from St Rose yesterday. Father Neaton officiated. Flora emblems were borne by Michael Manley Michael Walker and Henry Nelson. Pallbearers included John Fox Thomas Crane John Pidgeon Joseph Powderly and Joseph Nealon.

W. A. Neston James Quinn Patrick T. A Pall-Letrera Thomas Horan Thomas Quinn Patrick Keogh John McDonald Michael Fadden Michael Raddy Thomas McDonouweth St. Rose Father Neaton Michael Manley Michael Walker Henry Nelson John Fox Thomas Crane John Pidgeon Joseph Powderly Joseph Nealon

Evening marriage of Charles Chapman and Estella Ehert

Charles Chapman and Estella Ehert married at the bride’s home. Chapman, once a Delaware and Hudson agent, served in Cuba with the signal corps and then returned to work as a line extn operator. Attending were numerous local residents and relatives from Prompton.

Charles Chapman Estella Ehert Prompton Cassetaut Delaware & Hudson Cuba Sibert Mooi Mies Maen

Jermyn Local News Flurry of Moves and Appointments

Representative Thinlin from Jer myn served as oculler yesterday. Dr Pulley was in Wilkes-Burro on business. Mr and Mrs tethward Quintin moved to Canian. Several residents left for New York while others returned from a ten day outing at camp. Mrs Anton Kowler hosted a party. Robert Roberts joined Pea Show company as salesman. W Frank Wowets took a new position. Baratoge visit noted. Welsh Brow show canceled Honesville date and will stay local.

PE. Thinlin Jermyn Thie City Yesterhiv Pulley Wilkes- Burro Quintin Canian Alunn New York Jd Sipe J. A. Piotteraen Tienes Palle Anton Kowler Lunding Achiet Gortenedias Arthur T. Robbins Boston Robbins Mie Poi Stark Ain Newell Iimira L.ed Robert Delaware & Roudson Company Peap's W. Frank Wowets W. Reyneide & Sore’ Eilge Tikes Wilah Vie Ontiig M. Menawin Thelt Helen Swingle Ursula Loveless Thomas Morgen Paul Leverlly Carhbeedale Edith Thahep Honcedale Laelia Speed Watertown Anne the Viestere Methodist Church Crystal Lake William Vieward K. CS Eagan George Hearnay Mike Pearl Gard Mesers J. JL. Morgan John Hughes Alfred Fidwin Waters Presbyterian Church John If. Hughes Alfred Waters Edwin Waters Miggie Jeane Providence Louise Weetgate Gertrude Morgan Charlotte Reynolds Welsh James T. Jennings Behenectady Cintun Reg Fond Waridiing James Mitchell North Main Street Richmondate V. Te Mra Peterson Delaware and Madson Annie Thellenback Cannondale Turaday Alice Gardner Fends Robert Dance Peter Walsh William 0 Maxey Montrove Dowies Wits Scranton Adllainney M. G. Gardner Monitroke Oeecil Manger Mr. Davie Cryeal Edwar Roche Ladies’ Ald Society The

Seven Counties reunion draws veterans to Lanesboro

Local veterans from the borough attended the seven counties reunion in Lanesboro yesterday. Mrs. Arthur Moessiit of South Main afront is gravely ill, with death momentarily expected. Railroad and mine workers were paid yesterday. Multiple residents from Scranton Carbondale Wandling and Peckville were noted in various visits and social events. The Primitive Methodist church and St James Ladies Aid plan gatherings this week, and a community bus is planned for the Fiehding Cub plane trip to Lake Chapman.

Seven Counties Lanesboro Arthur Moessiit South Mainafront Ontario and Western Railroad Eid- Berton Edward Pavis Scranton Davin Wit Veale Norman Everett Tne Street Wandling Tuesay John Day Peckville Ladies’ Aid Society Primitive Methodist Church PL RL Timlin James Quinn Carbondale James Callahan David Carbogily McChrone South Main Street Ladies’ Ald Society St. James Church Piser North Main Birnet Myra Hills Third Street Lake Chapman Lewis Pixer

Marriage Announcement and Local Notices from Olyphant

Stophen Cawley to wed Mies Moran next Wednesday at St Patrick's Church. Infant child of Mr and Mrs William Williams of Hudson died Tuesday night. funeral today at 2 o'clock at Ft Patrick's cemetery. Miss Kathe Regan left Tuesday for ten days in Atlantic City. Mrs Annie Jones of Scranton visited Mrs Griffith Williams in Binkely. Mrs P J Newcombe and Mrs P F Mo (text cut off).

Stophen Cawley Mies Marie Moran St. Patrick's Church Ard Mra Willam Williame Huson Oelook Ft Patrick's Cemetery Kathe Regan Atlantic City Annie Jones Scranton Oritth Williams Binkely P J. Newcombe

Social on church lawn draws large crowd and local notices

A large crowd attended a social on the Methodist church lawn last evening. The report includes many names from Crystal Lake and surrounding towns, travel plans, and local happenings such as visits to Providence, a marriage note, and a church supper. A letter praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, with Bogee of Stumptown endorsing its efficacy.

Chamberlain T. L Bogee Stumptown Gilmer Co W. Va Matthew Bros

Reunion attendees and local events in the week

Attendees of the seven county Grand Army of the Republic reunion at Lanesboro included J. P. Loftus W. F. Ketchum John Johnson George Moore and Mr and Mrs George Tiffany. The Marvine family reunion is set for Whitman’s Grove Scott on Friday August 18. William Babcock left to attend the Free Methodist council meeting at Ararat Summit this week. Mrs Jennie Frear and Mrs Herbert Frear left for a Methodist Episcopal camp meeting at Salem. Allert Newton plans a vacation at Newton lake Mo and will attend fishermen’s pleinte at the lake Thursday August 17. Joseph KR Tell and Squire Arnal captured twelve large bass from Beuwll pond earlier in the week.

Grand Army of the Republic Lanesboro J. PF. Loftus W. F. Ketchum John Johnson George Moore George Tiffany Marvine Whitman's Grove Scott Mire William Babcock Ararat W. Thomas Parsons Jennie Frear Herbert Frear Salem Allert B. Newton Newton Lake Joseph KR. Tell Squire Arnal Beuwll Pond

Cure Deafness by Restoring Eustachian Tube

Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as the cure for deafness caused by inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. Claims nine in ten deafness cases arise from catarrh and offers $100 for any case cured by catarrh treatment that cannot be cured. Includes call to order circulars and mentions Hall's Pills, Toledo, Ohio.

Hall Cheney & CO Toledo Deuggiets

Birthday Party With One Guest For Each Year

Miss Oldcash Juila plans a unique birthday party inviting a guest for every year of her life. Miss Parses-Yea questions space, London Graphic notes the novel idea and its charm.

Visitor Well Johnny Confesses About Twine Wonder

A fragment from the London Clarion captures a cryptic dialogue where Johnny hints at his father’s belief in the twine, while noting a secret whispered confidence about both items.

Johnny London

Dead Man's Eyes in a Ghost Town Chase

In Virginia City Nevada Jim Sanders lies dead after a dramatic evening on Mount Davidson trail. Casadra, a rival miner, discovers the corpse and a suicide note. At a gambling hall in Paso Robles Jose Casadra confronts Jim's uncanny eyes that seem to accuse him of stealing four thousand dollars.

Virginia City Nev Catreet Mount Dividson Willy Nevaia Jim Bandeys Jim Gus Dow Casadra Casadra Sanders Dow Joe Casadin Cagadra Jimny Jim Alwaye Jose Virginia Wy, Paso Jose Camadra Queen Jack Cad Trey Deuce Trey Deuce Jim Sanders Rm Tall Tom Alfjed Joxo Eyor

Animals Who Shun Heat In Wild Habitats

A historical observation notes how wild animals, including tigers of India and African species, seek shade and water to escape sun heat. Deer appear by Adirondack and Maine lakes to cool, while cattle flee to woods and hills to dodge biting insects.

India Africa Adirondack Maine Lakes

Hare and rodents tale across a rural scene

Fragmentary lines describe a fox-like appetite and animals retreating to familiar shelters. A hare flees near a brook while a weasel and an unnamed creature head to their den and home tree, evoking a quiet rustic mood.

Tobacco science and trade in the postwar era

An analysis of tobacco smoke particles and nicotine effects contrasts old beliefs with modern science. It notes moisture draws particles, clarifies soot stains, and weighs risks versus mildness. The piece surveys opium and other substances, prices, and shifts in imports from the Philippines and Caribbean, predicting a tobacco trade boom postwar.

Belence Wiliam Trompson Lord Kelvin Walter Ralleh Evershay Ttia Quetaalcoathi Pennsylvania East West Indies MD. Vertise Manila Tobacco Philippines

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