Scranton Armory to Hold Thirteenth Regiment Elections
Colonel L A Watres issues Regimental Orders for the Thirteenth Regiment N G O P to assemble at Scranton Armory on Friday August 05 150% at 10 pm to elect a colonel lieutenant colonel and two majors. Unopposed candidates J A Watrees and Bow Stillwell favored. other contenders noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
L.A. Watres
Ave
N. Gop
Hood
Leutenant
le A. Watres
G. F
Classical Preparatory College Offers Broad Courses
A Kingston Pa institution markets a first class female business college for young women. It advertises programs in literature music art and elocution with full equipment and modern laboratories. Prospectus dated September 12 18ha lists J Sprague D D president and address Kingston Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bave
Yale
Cornell
Marvard
Weeleyan
Princeton
Syracuse
Tehich
United States Militas
Naval Weadenmes
Givle
Bryn Mow
Wellesles
Vassar
Smith
Woman's College of
Rualtiore
Burinesas College
Addrensly J. Sprague, D. D
Kingston
Tripp Farm Lots Spur Rapid City Growth
The Pelpp Farm plot on North Main Avenue shows fast development with many new homes rising. Prices and location make Tripp Farm lots the best value in the city, attracting buyers seeking strong returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelpp
Oly
Tripp
North Main Avenue
Joy Maker Seeks Recognition in City Elgar Award
The note asks the secretary to notify promptly about Joy Maker for best Elgar out, marking surprise at the oversight. No further details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Maker
Elgar
Refund Promise On Tariti Falls W-Cent Bottle
The undersigned agree to refund the money on a W-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Buroup of Tariti falls tigure your cough or cold. A single bottle is offered to prove walls, with money refunded. Names include J G Bone and John Donahue.
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Greene
Tariti Falls
Bone & i
John 2
Donahue
Grand Lodge Session of Rathbone Sisters Held in Lancaster
The Grand Lodge of the Rathbone Sisters of Pennsylvania met at Orange Hall Lancaster on August 16. Mary True of Erie presided. reports showed prosperity. Officers elected for 1900 include Martha Durfield grand chief and Lavina Haberfield grand senior, with Mary Kohn and Kate Gould among others. Installation by Lisaie Kimble preceded adjournment to Harrisburg in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of the
Rathbone Statere
Pennsylvania
Orange Hall
Lancaster
Chrand
Mary FE. True
Eele
Mary KE. True
Erie
Martha
Servanton
Sadie K. Meade
Corry
Amanda Mirks
Shamokin
Lisaie Kimble
Scranton
Harrisburg
New Men On Duty Replace Quitting Patrolmen
Patrolmen Saul and Dyer defy a notice to quit and badge handover as Mayor James Moir installs new officers Juvie and Hockenberry on duty. The quit orders, issued for cause, prompt the pair to allege improper removal while the city assigns Devis and Meckenberry to night squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul
Dyer
Tribune
BD. J. Juvie
W. 8. Hockenberry
Cornelle
Hoth
Devis
Boone Hill
Specelal Meckenberry
Bellevue
Scranton Franchise Bid Heads Back by Telephone Promoters
Worthington of Trenton and H. RR announce another effort to secure a Scranton franchise. They report a $150,000 plant and 1,200 subscribers installed in Surv er, with competing bids and five miles of line underground. Weyland of Lackawanna Telephone says his company will bid again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H
H. RR. Worthington
Trenton
N. J
Telephone Company
Jermyn
Scranton
Survever
Tell Company
Burnacouse
F. Weyland
Lackaward, Telephone Company
Tribune
Coroner Halts Funeral For Inquest Into Mine Death
Coroner Roberts arrived at Breck Street at 1 40 PM to view the remains of Barretts Morritt a laborer killed in the William Connell mine on Thursday The funeral was stopped while the coroner inspected the body an inquest was set for Tuesday at 8 PM in the courthouse After he left the service resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Breck Street
Barretts Morritt
William Connell
Court House
Postmaster Introduces Registered Mail Receipts at Window
Postmaster Ripple announces a new convenience at the post office allowing stamp clerks to receive registered letters and packages and issue receipts. Out of town patrons gain a receipt service at the registered letter window, though it closes at 6 p.m. The stamp window remains open until 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripple
Fio P
Officials And Men In Conference On New Railroad Schedule
A long conference between Lackawanna officials and railroad employees opened yesterday over a new schedule of rules. The session began at 10 AM and continued through the day with more to come likely for several days. Conductor and train crew groups will be heard next, while officials and committees refused to disclose details until a final settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FitzGibbon
Daly
EM Wall
Russell
Motive Power
New York
Russel
Blaze at Centre Street Assay Office Damages 500
Fire alarm from box 24 reported last evening at 6 after an overheated furnace ignited the assay office of the Correspondence School of Mines at Centre street and Dixcourt. Thomas Campbell of Phoenix chemical rushed to summon help. flames were dampened by multiple central fire companies. The one story frame building suffered water damage with $500 in losses.
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Correspondence School of Mines
Centre Street
Dixcourt
Nne
Thomas Campbell
Phoenix Chemical Company
Tle
Alay
Lake Ariel concert by Bauer band tomorrow
The Bauer band performs at Lake Ariel following the Erie and Wyoming Valley train at 1 30. The programme includes The Vindicator Overture William Tell The Bartered Bride scenes and other operatic and light pieces. Accommodations for 1400 people available and likely to fill if weather is good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Lake Ariel
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Surveyor Dougherty Injured in Archibald Forest Mine Blast
Themiore Dougherty of the A B Dunning surveying corps was badly injured yesterday afternoon at Archibald Forest mine. A blast struck a door sheltering him in the main gangway, crushing the door and wounding his hip. He lay unconscious until his companions carried him to the train for medical help. Doctors say he should recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Themiore Dougherty
Thievy
Dance at Lake Ariel Pavilion Tonight
Baers orchestra will furnish music for an oo dance at the pavilion Lake Ariel tonight. Several residents from this city plan to attend the event this afternoon to participate in the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Hote Cuesty and
Ecottagers
Baers Orchestra
City Not to Blame for Judgment Error in Sewer Case
Testimony began before Referee Robert J. Kernan in Beranion city solicitor’s office over Patrick O Connor v City of Beranion. Plaintiff seeks 85000 damages for Seventh Street Ninth Ward sewer overflow flooding cellar and making residence unhealthy. City defense argues overflow due to small sewer pipe and notes offer of judgment by city engineers referencing a similar Supreme Court Fairtown Coal Co. decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick O'Connor
Beranion
Robert J. Kernan
W. W. Baylor
Jr. H. Byrne
Vosbute
Seventh Street
Eighteenth Ward
Supreme Court
Fairtown Coal Company Com
Bar
Reunion at Lake Ariel Draws Large Junior Order Crowd
Nearly three thousand members and families attended the first reunion excursion of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics councils from Lackawanna Luzerne and Wayne counties at Lake Ariel. Col T B Martin district attorney spoke on the order’s Bible foundation and aid to orphans’ home plans, with athletic events and raffles amid festive activities. The event raised funds for the stencil reinvention and will become an annual benefit with next year supporting the Orphans' Home in Timn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Order of United American Mechanics
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Wayne Counties
Timin
Wilkes- Barre
Pittston
Carbondale
Orly
T. BR. Martin
Luzerne County
Martin
George B. Bowers
Altoona
Bauer
Dunmore Council
T. Dbd
Lewia Council
North Scranton
Columbia Council
Wilkes-Barre
Bowers
Clem Marsh
Huntington
Eugene Tropp
Scranton
Grant Wilcox
Pir
Rueene Tropp
Wesley Simon
Prise
Wesley Simons
Tropp
Tavior Reda
Carborndale High School
A. 7. Shafer
C. H. Hall
H. J. Daniels
V. H. Crisman
Charles Mingle
Marvin Tut- Hin
Lawrence band concert at Nay Aug Park afternoon
The Lawrence band performs at Nay Aug Park this afternoon at 3 oclock featuring selections including Crops and Crown, Grand American Fantasia, Soldiers Life and A Night in Granada among others with a warm reception noted. Local residents are urged to attend and enjoy the program performed by the band, with pieces from various composers and a medley march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Nay Aug Park
Theo
Bendix
North
Bouth
John To
Moswic
T. HW. Rollinson Belvction
Granada
Quay Undecided in Supreme Court Nomination Fight
The interview with B A Bachard reveals State leaders are split as Quay leans toward Brown while Connell and others push for Archbold. Regulars fear Brown’s nomination could appease insurgents though Archbold’s bold stand appeals to party regulars. Northeastern counties risk lack of representation if Brown chosen.
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Connell
B. A. Bachard
Stone
Allentown Daily Leader
Supreme Court
Quay
Hay Brown
Lancaster
Ekin
Durham
Archibald
Scranton
Brown
Barnett
Elkin
Bee
Tan
Magee
Nsd
Spaders
Archhbald
Tancaster County
Supreme Judgesip
Adame
Superior Court
Supreme Bench
Journal men head to Niagara Falls via Lackawanna stop
A party of fifty New York Journal reporters will pause in the city for several hours next Monday during their trip to Niagara Falls. They will ride in a special car and pay their own fare. A Stockbridge Georgia clergyman Rev W R B Costley recovered from cholera morbus after using Chamberlains Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
Niagara Falls
Lackawanna
W. R B. Costley
Stockbridge
Ellenwood
State
Matthews Brog
Poor Board Meeting in City Hall Short Session
A city hall board meeting described as one of the shortest on record lasted about an hour. Members Paine Murphy Diekert Meller Lanetaf and President Brooke were present with Mrs Evans attending as she plans to move to Wales. The relief program continued while several elderly or needy individuals faced case referrals and ongoing aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Paine
Murphy
Diekert
Maller
Lanetaf
Brooke
Evans
Wales
Match
Catherine Blake
Miller
Mre
Catherine Otte Carlotta Bolaro
Mary Pevie
Thene Smith
Excursion to Lone Branch and Nearby Rail Trip
An excursion to Lone Branch Asbury Park and Ocean Grove runs via Central Railroad of New Jersey on Saturday August 6 by pedal train. The round trip fare is 4 dollars 40 cents and tickets are valid for return on or before September 2. Teadleston and Woerg's Imperial Imported Wareberger beer on draught at Zonke's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Branch
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Apedal
Teadleston & Woerg
Imperial
Wareberger
Zonke'a
Joy Maker Feolmir Stirs Steam Heating Business Buzz
Steam Heating and Plumbing, BF, and M. T. Howley of 231 Wyoming are reportedly tied to a humorous dispute over a product named Joy Maker, with industry observers noting market confusion and local reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Howley
Wyoming
Great Mid-Summer Clearing Sale Draws Shoppers
Last week of the clearing sale across all departments invites visitors to the store. Thousands enjoy seasonable bargains during the feast of discounts.
Train to Heartlake Sunday At Special Low Round Trip Rate
Train leaves TD, L. and W. station at 6.00 a.m. from To Pretty Heartlake. Special round trip fare 75 cents offered for the outing on August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretty Heartlake
Local Shop Rates Slashed Amid Bargain Binge
A clipped ad notes items once priced at $1.25 and $1.50 now selling for 8 cents at Lester Bhoe store 205 Lackawanna Avenue. It also mentions Joy Maker brand offerings and seeks finer wines and cigars at Lane's 20 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Bhoe
Lackawanna Avenue
Lane's
Spruce Street
Picnic at Laurel HI Path Hosted by M L of Dunmore
A Saturday afternoon and evening picnic at Laurel HI Path on August 198 under the auspices of M L of Dunmore. Music is promised to accompany the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel HI Path
M. L. of
Dunmore
Musale
Booklet lists new bookkeepers for various firms
The Proof from VOth Inat. lists new elect names: Patrick Cligallon and others joining Cudahy Packing Co., D. L. & WLR R. Co., Crystal Laundry, Foote & Shear Co., Scranton Brove Works, Millar & Peck, with eleven students already employed in the D. L. & W. RK. BR. Ca. The Fall term begins Monday September 11 with requests for two lady bookkeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voth
Patrick Cligallon
Cudahy Packing Co
Henry BD. Mohr
M. A. Collins
T. A. McGuire
R. Co
Leo Sammar
Crystal Laundry
Andrew Druffner
Foote & Shear Co
Ka . Wade
Scranton Brove Works
M. N. Hicks
Millar & Peck
Monilay
Junk Dealer Held in Bail After Theft Case
Jacob Ford a junk dealer from South Beranton faced Alderman Millar on a charge tied to the theft of school lenses from the Lackawanna. He failed to keep the required purchase book under a new state law and was held in 400 bail for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ford
South Beranton
Millar
Marion
Kaun
School
Time to Buy: Special Prices on Tripp Paris
A note urges buyers to act now as prices drop with special offers on Tripp Paris products. See documents on plat to compare deals and claim savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripp
Paris
Letters of Interest To Be Published By The Tribune
The Tribune will publish short letters of interest when nonidentical, excluding notices to the writer. The newspaper disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed by correspondents and roots of publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fata
Noil Cation
Tribune
Lester Shoe Slashes Men’s Russet Shoes to 1.68
The Lester Shoe store at 205 Lackawanna avenue cuts the price of men’s russet shoes from 2.00 to 1.68, inviting customers to take advantage of the bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Shoe
Lackawanna Avenue
Mr Irish Explains His Position
Owen Iried of Branton Pa declares in a letter that his bankruptcy petition and an assignment in Port Edward South Carolina from February 1888 totaling $11 000 were to cover debts. He says he will pay what is necessary and does not intend to evade law.
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Irish
Ealitor
the Tribune
Port Edward
S. C
Owen Iried
Boranton
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Bang
Merriman
Fowler
Harold Fredericks
Market Place
Whitings
John Pricot
Weyman
Harriden
Danton
Burnhem
West Point
Kipling
Ooyle
Terome
Page
Red Rock
Weatcott
David Harum
Roosevelt
Rough Rider
Dooley
Sheldon
M. Norton
the Griffin Art CO
Avenur
A. A. Lindabury
Lisgasyy
Cmee Tours
South
Malin Avenue
Hugh J. Keesan
Riblangs
Hte
United States
Ofice
Lavka
Ackawanna
A. A. Warman
Thirteenth
A. Watree
Bow
Stillwell
Rush Field
Easton
Frank Robling
Comany
Wintney
Honerdate
Wyoming Seminary
Tripp Farm
Beird
City
Grand Lodge OF the State
Aue
Caise
James Moir
Blaze
John Turn
Werdd
Hous
A. B. Dunning
Kreutger
Huorriebara
Mily
Feolmir
Clarke Bros
Wsht
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Scranton Business College Notes
Reeves
Schank & Spencer
Pierge’s Market
E. G
Coursen
Penn Avenue
Apecal
Felton’s, Tropean Av
Hand & Payne
Og Washington Ave
Maloney Owl
Meridian Street
Wyoming Ave
Louis Fr. Isaacs
Wronson & Tallman
Manhattan
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