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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1899

Page

3

Piano Cased Carpenter Organ Sale Exceeds Cash Price

A piano cased carpenter organ in solid walnut is offered at $175.09 with $110.00 in easy payments and $8100.00 cash options. The sale continues until all goods are sold.

CITY NOTES RAINLON TO PRAY AT BLAN

The Callendar family reunion at Blakely will occur tomorrow with attendees from Somortow and Wien HiinoUnewd. Local items report a range closure for today due to a rifle drill and a fatal accident at the Pennryl vole mine No. 1. An officer notes a dangerous incident near a box car in Delaware. Funeral arrangements are announced for WM. O Boyle at St Patrick’s Church, West Scranton.

Rainlon Callendar Blakely Somortow Wien

Thrown Down An Embankment Incident Report

A woman on Mineral Street was hurled down a bank by a wind gust on Corben Street near the Imickichalinn road. Neighbors aided her and she was escorted home. A separate note critiques careless mailing and insufficient postage leading to uncollected newspapers.

Delhi Haton Mineral Street Corben Street Imickichalinn Miss Mehan

Pretty Morning Wedding at St Peters Cathedral

Mies Neboharles of the city and Joseph J O Donnell of Newport News Virginia were married at St Peters Cathedral yesterday morning at seven. Kev P J Gough officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Nellie Ryan grooms attendant Joseph Backus. Organist Miss Margaret Thornton played Mendelssohn and Lohengrin. Mint trimmings gold brown whip cord dress. Breakfast at bride’s Lackawanna avenue home. Newlyweds to visit New York Baltimore Old Point Comfort before residing in Newport News.

St. Peter's Cathedral Mies Neboharles Joseph J. O'Donnell Newport News Bt. Peers Cathedral Kev. P. J. Gough Nellie Ryan Joseph Backus

Died EHHLE Mia Elizabeth Mehie

obituary notice states Mia Elizabeth Mehie EHHLE died August 2 18 funeral today at mm Arch abstracted from local notice with limited readable details

Ehhle Mia Elizabeth Mehie Arch Wes

Crippen Seeks City land rights in Green Ridge ejectment case

Randolph Crippen sues the city of Beranton to recover damages for property injury in Green Ridge. A hearing before Referee Olver addressed ownership of a 1070 foot land strip fronting the Bristol house at Providence square now used as a roadway. The city contends the land has been public for over 25 years. Crippen argues the land remains private. Attorneys J A Burns and A M Hi nnidih represent Crippen. City Solicitor Vosburg defends.

C. E. Olver Commonwealth Crippen Green Ridge Olver Randolph Crippen Beranton Bristol House Providence Square Bize Carbondale Wilkes-Harre Philadelphia Rent Bend Thandolph Crippen Wert Market Atreat J. A. Burns A. M. Hiinnidih Bollvitor Vosburg

Dunn v Jarisch & Company Arbitrators Award Damages

William Dunn sued Jarisch & Company for damages over the taking of his Dievole from Tiny bought from the defendants. Arbitrators Valentine Tinkham and Peek awarded Dunn 60 dollars, ruling Dunn not bound by contract as he was a minor. Attorneys Zimmerman Vorbure represented defendants and plaintiff respectively.

William Dunn Jarisch & Company Clarence Vallentine B. F. Tinkham George L. Peek Waintiff Tiny Shen Prosittators H. A. Zimmerman Enq A. A. Vorbure

Shocking Death In Rosa Township Barn Fire

A young farmer, Harry Laning, was killed when lightning struck his father's barn during a storm near Shickshinny. A horse fell onto him, pinning him as the barn burned, and he perished in the blaze. The fire destroyed the barn, three horses, and farming equipment, causing community shock.

Rosa Township Shickshinny Harry Laniing Augustus Taning Ross Township Laning Tis Non Lanlane Horace Wilkes-Barre

Paving Plans For North Main And Providence Road

There is a likelihood that paving on North Main avenue and Providence road will start within weeks. The Girard Construction Company and the street car company are negotiating over paving between the tracks. City officials favor one contractor handling all work to avoid travel disruption and duplicate concrete seating.

North Main Avenue Providence Girrard Construction Company Ity

Death of Elderly Mrs Swartz Found in Belmont Street Home

The body of Mrs Swartz, an aged resident who lived on Belmont street in Marbondale, was found yesterday afternoon by neighbors. She appeared to have died after being confined for several days. Undertaker McTiveh collected the remains and Corner Roberts was notified to conduct an inquest.

Spencer Reverses Candidacy For County Commissioner

Spencer changed his mind and registered as a candidate for county auditor. Wintheld Scott Palmer of Dalton and W. C D. Spencer of Waverly withdrew from commissioner race to seek auditor. To date nine candidates for commissioner and seven for auditor have registered.

Wintheld Scott Palmer Dalton HH. W. Palmer Wilkes-Barre J. FE Republian W. C D. Spencer Waverly

Estate of Miehwed Faust Suit Over Damages to Property

Michie Fawst and Caroline Fiaust executors filed a lawsuit to recover damages for injury to property on Monkey avenue Green Meadow due to the city raising the grade of Monkey avenue. Attorneys M. J. Martin and I. W. Burns represent the plaintiffs.

Michie Fawst Caroline Fiaust Miehwed Faust Treamss Monkey Avenus Green Medee Monsey Avenue M. 7. Martin WH. Burns

Langstaff election contest delays witness hearings

Attorneys R. H. Holgate and J. J. H. Hamilton aimed for the Republican state convention but no witnesses were examined yesterday. Commissioners will not meet again until Monday.

R. HH. Holgate J. J. H. Hamilton Langstaf

Conference Adjourned In Lackawanna Raid Case

Engineers and Superintendent Russell adjourned the meeting at noon yesterday with plans to reconvene today. Arthur is expected to arrive to join the talks, while conductors and trainmen will meet with Superintendent Hassell on Monday.

Lackawanne Russell Arthur Hasaell

Newton Volunteers to Repair Jackson Street in Scranton

Newton residents offer to fix Jackson Street from Keyser Valley tracks to the oil rate area and will supply labor if Scranton contributes 210 to buy materials. Mayor Moir will urge committees to accept the aid and improve the road to first class condition.

Forners Newton Jackson Street Othe Keyser Valley Moir Enuells

O. and W. Niagara Falls and Toronto Excursion

The New York Ontario and Western Railway offers a round trip excursion to Niagara Falls and Toronto for the early September Toronto Exposition. Fares are low with tickets sold and valid September 1 2 or 9 and return by September 10. Contact nearest O W agent or General Messenger Agent J C Anderson at fi Bouver BL New York for details.

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company Niagara Falls Toronto Falla Bentenmberg J. C. Anderson Fi Bouver New York

Lawn Festival at Green Ridge For St Pauls Church Fund

On August 20 a town festival will be held on the church lawn at Green Madge to raise funds for St Pauls church. The city sodalities will cooperate with Green Stidge event and Bauer’s band will provide music for the occasion.

St. Paul's Church Green Madge Green Stidge Bauer

Police Court Notes From Yesterday’s Proceedings

James Larkin received fifteen days in police court for drunken and disorderly conduct. Lisaie Thoma paid a five dollar fine for the same offense. Catherine Connell was discharged on drunkenness charges, and Michael Majurk was sentenced to seven days on the same charge.

James Larkin Lisaie Thoma Catherine Connell Michael Majurk

Readleston and Woergs Imperial Beer at Zenke's

Readleston and Woergs introduce Warnberger beer on draught at Zenke's, capturing local interest with new imperial import. Restaurant patrons sample the beer as staff highlight its origin and flavor profile.

Readleston & Woergs Imperial Warnberger Zenke's

State Officers of the P O S of A convention opens in Wilkes Barre

The Parriatte Order Sons of America held its state convention in Wilkes-Barre at Nesbitt theater with delegates welcomed by Mayor Nichols. State President A J Colborn delivered the annual address praising growth, urging stronger funding for field laborers, uniform laws, and broader community outreach.

A. J. Colborn Wilkes-Barre Nichols Parriatte Order Sons of America Nesbitt Theater Wous FL Cook A. J. Calborn Coun Ite America Patriotic Order Pennsylvania

Nominations and Proceedings of State Convention

The article covers nominating ballots for state offices with names like J. C. Cool and Josiah Berryman, election results from the convention, a secret session, and prize winners. It notes a 56,000 member total and a financially strained order. The gavel, made from William Penn’s home wood, was presented to President Colborn.

J. C. Cool Nan Hooke Dr. C. Shultz Danville al Eekoot Potteville Stute Josiah Berryrman Hazleton D. BK. Kelxs Highesryman Husseton de DB R. Ketes Hughesville William J. Noll Myerstown Willian G. Thoms Laneford H. A. Miller Easton William Weadh Philadelphia Irwin 8 S M. Beidler Alfred Frankel D.C. Elliot Palmyra B. F. Cook Wilkes- Barre W. C. Thomas Luaneford State Guard J. W. Benjamin Beranton Colborn William Penn United States Maine Iowa Irwin Laudensinger BK. W. Phillipe Camp 107 Edward &. Williams Lugerne County Clarence BE. Yoder Camp 203

Complete Gas and Electric Fixtures Offered in City

Estimates cheerfully furnished on electrical and heating work. Most complete line of gas and electric fixtures in the city. Repair work given prompt attention.

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