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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1900

Page

3

Florence Crittenton rummage sale planned for fall

City notes report the Florence Crittenton Home board will hold a rummage sale in early fall. Other items note a funeral service at 832 Franklin Avenue this evening, a found purse with a key and coins, and various arrests including larceny and disorderly conduct. Also listed are outings for Soldiers Orphans and a Trinity College exam arrangement.

Florence Crittenton Spriicer Taura Mia Laulee Kintner Franklin Avenue

Cable supply arrangements for Lackawanna Telephone

M L Hommel of Philadelphia representing Standard Underground Cable of Pittsburg arranges to supply cable for the Lackawanna Telephone company. The cable is one and three quarter inches thick and contains two hundred wires. Conduits are laid and manufacture will be hastened.

M. L. Hommel Philadelphia Standard Underground Cable Company Pittsburg Lackawanna Telephone Company

Concert at Nay Aug Park Afternoon Program

A concert at Nay Aug Park is set for 3 o clock this afternoon featuring Bauer's bann. The program includes March Houta Overture Schubert Suppe Selection Brion Horn Edward Medley Grand Stand and Honor the Brave Rollimon Selection Corona de Dergerac.modern dance and a finale titled Dancing With Ma Maby and a Bong and Dance sequence.

Bauer Nay Aug Park Houta Schubert Brion Horn Rollimon Belection Corona de Dergerac Herbert Modiey Thebiler Ma Maby Anthony

Police arrest and release of local suspects after alleged abuse

James Bower of North Washington avenue was arrested by Special Officer Rougerman on complaint by his wife for beating her and causing trouble. Darney Mulholland was arrested on Lackawanna avenue by Patrolmen Perry and Hart for intoxication and false claims of being a comedian before Mayor Moir discharged him from custody.

James Bower North Washington Avenue Rougerman Vas Darney Mulholland Lackawanna Avenue Perry and Hart Harney Lawrence Moir Mulholland

Speedway Hotel and Rifle Range Operating Hours

Open all year the Speedway Hotel offers patronage on the mountain and a rifle range. Carrlanes depart Mears building corner at 6 15 PM 5 20 PM 6 16 PM and 7 30 PM 12 00 AM. Chicken and waffles served every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday dinner. parties possible with advance order.

Carrlanes Mears Building Speedway

Cafe Offers Set Mealtimes and Large Party Arrangements

Breakfast served 6 to 9 a m lunch 1 to 2 30 p m dinner 6 to 6 p m lunch available all day Im Cafe arrangements for large parties by phone 4674

Seventh Annual Clam Bake By Loco Engineers at Lake Poyntelle

The George W Wet division No 448 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers hosts its seventh annual clam bake at Lake Poyntelle tomorrow. Ward Edwards of New York City will direct the event with special train service arranged for New York New Jersey delegates. Preparations include 1000 pounds of chicken 100000 clams twenty barrels of sweet potatoes and 1600 blue fish transported by a dedicated refrigerator car. A New York Ontario and Western train departs at 8 A M and another from Scranton at 10 40 A M for excursionists.

George W. Wet Division Brotherhood of Locomotive Pingineers Lake Poyntelle Ward Edwards New York City New York State New Jerery Brothers New York, Ontario and Western At & A. Im Scranton

Man Arraigned After Brutal Attack On Wife

John Dempsey of 17 Capouse avenue was arrested after beating his wife with an iron stove rake last night. Mrs Dempsey sustained head cuts and bruises and was treated at Lackawanna hospital. Dempsey, about 45, will face police court after neighbors forced entry with officers McCulligan and Potter at the Dempsey home.

John Dempsey Capouse Avenue Central

Fire at A W Bunnell dry goods store sparks burglary theory

Fire at 114 South Main Avenue damaged the A W Bunnell store with about 500 in losses insured. Proponent suspects burglars after finding bolts removed and money drawer displaced, though police found doors intact during a 11 oclock patrol. Firefighters used chemicals to extinguish the blaze. In two years earlier a similar incident occurred at the same home store. Tenants above are Mr and Mrs Joan Lewla.

Dry Goods and Nation A. W. Bunnell South Main Avenue West Scranton Bunnell Jones Burghare Joan Lewla

Prince of Wales Gifted Jeweled Pig Mystery

London society ponders why the Prince of Wales gave Lady Randolph Churchill a jeweled pig as a wedding present. The pig, diamonded and intricate, was attached to the gift amid a rumored playful reminder of a private incident.

London Lindon Society Prince of Wales Cornwallis West Randolph Churchill Prince of Walter Randolph Mherchill Cornwallia West

Contractor Henry Guannert's near-death shock in Richmond

Henry Guannert a 36 year old contractor was struck on the head by a forty pound hammer at the Richmond locomotive works. He remained unconscious until Friday when doctors declared him dead though friends prepared his burial. He then revived briefly before dying this morning in a dramatic turn of events.

Richmond Henry Guannert Richmond Locomotive Works Ganzest Canceus

Wyoming Avenue Nears Opening After Court Delays

Viewers appointed to assess benefits and damages for Wyoming avenue between Pine and Phelps Streets have finished their report and will file by September 1. Court confirmation required by September 30, enabling grading and opening to begin. cost estimated under $2,000, with minimal damages assessed. Colliery Engineer printing plant postponed to spring. land acquisitions by Lackawanna Iron and Coal for plant site and adjacent homes.

Wyoming Avenue Pine Phelpa Street Lavelle Larne Ume Joint Public Buildings Committee of Councils Thammoeth Phelps Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company Ash Poplar C. P. Matthews Samuel Hines W. Torrey

Bellevue men arraigned on assault and attempted rape charge

Michael Judge and BE Finnerty from Bellevue were arraigned before Justice Griffiths in Taylor on assault and battery and attempted rape charges involving Mrs. Mary Dempkso. Finnerty held on $1,000 bail. Judge committed to county jail. Witnesses described a violent attack near the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks on August 2, with the couple assaulted and the victim left unconscious. Both men deny the accusations, claiming mistaken identity.

Michael Judge BE. L. Finnerty Bellevue Justice of the Peace Griffiths Taylor Mary Derapkso Finnerty Dempkso Court Street North Scranton Stephen Dyer Lackawanna

Reunion of Fifty-Second Regiment Veterans in Scranton

The thirteenth reunion of the Survivors of the Fifty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers will be held in Scranton on Thursday September 11. The day includes a forenoon reception at Griffin Post rooms Lackawanna avenue a 2 pm business meeting with officers and reports a 6 pm banquet and 7 30 pm camp fire at the Connell building with veterans and allied junior groups invited.

Fifty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Griffin Post Rooms Lacka Wanna Avenue Game Place Buslnest Connell Building Veterans and Allied Junior Organizations of Scranton

New York Doctor Endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Compound

A New York physician recommends Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to his patient suffering from womb flooding and pain. Testimonies from women in New York City and Clare County Michigan claim relief after following Mrs Pinkham's guidance and using the product. Over a million women reportedly aided by her advice and medicine.

New York Lydia E. Pinkham Dean Mra Pricean Atill Lydia EB. Pinkham Pinkham Marim Lemp New Yonk City Lydia K. Pinkham

Reunion banquet for Fifty-second veterans and their ladies

Free banquet for members of the Fifty-second and their escorts. The organizing officers include George S. Lennard of Wilkes Barre as president, William McClare of Scranton as first vice president, Williams of Peckville as second vice president, HH. C. Miller of Washington as secretary, and Rev. M D Fuller of Owego as chaplain. Local committee members are Colonel F. H. Ripple, Major J. Th. Fish, William McChive, and S. Et. Mott.

George S. Lennard Wilkes Barre Willian McClare Scranton Willams Peckville HH. C. Miller Washington, D. C M.D. Fuller Owego N. Y F. H. Ripple J. Th. Fish William McChive S. Et. Mott

MORE SPEAKEASY ARRESTS IN MOIR ERA RETURNS

Mayor Moir back in city leads renewed crackdown on unlicensed tippling houses. Dominick Moran of South Washington Avenue fined 10 dollars after pleading guilty before Alderman Millar. Owen E Moran of West Market Street posted 100 dollars bail for Friday hearing. Mayor Moir says arrests will continue this week as evidence accumulates.

Moir Wealera Millar Dominick Moran South Washington Avenue Owen E. Moran West Market Street Owen KE. Moran Molt

Porto Rican Proclamations Mark Second Anniversary

A Porto Rican view commemorates the second anniversary of American troops landing in Porto Rico. The Republican Party, composed of native Porto Ricans, proclaims liberty, reforms, and self governance including suffrage, uniform currency, local courts, and insular police. Nelson Miles’ pledge is cited and future fusion with American and Porto Rican peoples is anticipated.

Porto Rico Republican Party Bryan Remler Alollah Spain Courte of Justice Alv Insular Executive Council Ipland Nelson Miles

Never Known Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy Fails

Rev J M Yingling pastor Cumberland Md recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a sure cure when used promptly. Sold by all druggists and Matthew Brothers wholesale and retail agents.

J. M. Yingling Bedford Street Methodist Cumberland, Md Chamberlain Matthew Brothers

Robinson Demands 50 000 Damages In Train Yard Accident

William Robinson of Carbondale sues the Delaware and Hudson Canal Co in U S Circuit Court for 50 000 dollars claiming negligence led to his right leg being burned and crippled by boiling lye in a vat at the Carbondale shops on January 3. He says workers and Belmont street passengers used the yard route and the company failed to guard the vat.

Dilaware and Hudson Canal Company United States William Robinson Carbondale H. J. Carey I. H. Birns Robinson Inet Mayfield Belmont Street

Frank Longo Remanded After Bail Posted in Officer Killing Case

Bail of 5000 posted before Judge Edwards frees Frank Longo on preliminary charge of being an accessory to the killing of Police Officer Golden of Dunmore. Longo allegedly aided his brother Tony by supplying the revolver used in the shooting. He denies the accusation and sought habeas corpus but was ordered held after Judge Edwards found prima facie guilt.

Edwards Frank Longo Belfig Golden Dunmore Vito Gerardi Salvadore Coppiello Sabrinzo D'Andrea Ronaldi Leili Dominico di Dominica Tony

Dunmore Woman Seeks Divorce After Three Years of Marriage

Bessie M. Swarts filed for divorce from Stephen W. Swarts in court citing life burdensome conditions and coercion to leave their Dunmore home. The couple wed July 10, 1897 and separated July 27 this year. attorney C. E. Woodruff appears for the plaintiff.

Bessie M. Swarts Dunmore Stephen W. Swarts

Judge approves 1400 bond for Clifton tax collector Anthony Klotz

Judge Kiwards yesterday set a 1400 bond for Anthony Klotz Clifton tax collector. Charles Gallagher of Mayfield faced detention and nonsupport charges and was released on 200 bail furnished by Alex Tyscko before Clerk Daniely.

Kiwards Anthony Klotz Clifton, Silva W. BK. Flower Charles Gallagher Mayfield Alex, Tyscko Daniely

First "T" rail from Camden and Amboy presented to Carnegie

A Camden and Amboy rail section dating to 1831 is gifted to Andrew Carnegie by Stevens Institute of Technology. The presentation includes a casket with facsimiles of letters and plans, a relief mill scene, portraits of Stevens and Carnegie, and four figures symbolizing a modern engineer. The piece notes Robert L. Stevens's rail design and the challenging early production in England.

Stevens Institute of Technology Andrew Carnegie Camden Amboy Raund Camden and Amboy Carnegie Laboratory Robert L. Stevens Carnegie Stevens Institute T’ Rall Institute Henry Morton South Amboy Bordentown Morton France Robert L. Btevens England Irom John Guest Mr. Stevens

Fatal boiler blast claims several lives in Lavigna area

In a boiler explosion in Lavigna Dup ler, Khan Winegurinur, and John McLaughlin died. Olen Ford, nine, and Manna Helker, owner of the mill, were seriously injured.

Olen Ford H Holler Mil Torey Lavigna Dupler Khan Winegurinur John McLaughlin Manna Helker

Death of Geers Hytile of Avondale at Mosea Taylor Hospital

Geers Hytile son of William Kyttle of Avondale died yesterday at Mosea Taylor Hospital where he had been under treatment. The cortege will be shipped home today.

Geers Hytile William Kyttle Avondale Yeutenday Mosea Taylor Hospital

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