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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1899

Page

5

Residents of New York and nearby towns visit, travel noted

A long list of residents and guests from New York City, Asbury Park, Philadelphia, and surrounding towns are described as visiting, returning, or traveling. The notes mention Mrs M R Walter of Metro Avenue, A Walter’s trip to New York, and many others visiting relatives or vacationing in Atlantic City, Warwick, and the Adirondacks.

Reeves G. Brooks New York City Bind Pine Street Mira Bonnitter West Mittstun Sheri Jamoa McGolirick New York Alto Jacob Holz Dawghter Listenberser Penn Avenue Mere Frank MacArthur Bouth Washinton Avenue Pullada Henry W. Wingebury Monroe Avenue Warwick N.Y Thomas T. Linfely Atlantic City Frank J. More Bradford County Akod Wrovweh East Lake City T. J. Bugan Apostofica Brooklyn Th. Charlee Tito Bis Philadelphia Seamhore Rev Rogers Israel Eagiesmore Catherine Cioneln Mies Agnes Madiewn Wrenne New York M. M. Ruddy Sine John and James Midge Budiobuddy Jon Asbury Park Eugene Smn Groomidee Adirondacks Thowe Edward Robert Serie Millersville State Normal Colona M. Mallsiead Mifors Kroger and Claghorn Tackawaiting

Notable Local Notes From Neal Street and Area

Daily items include a prayer meeting at Second Presbyterian Church and a restatement of Daneville sanitarian affairs. Ralph W. Roemer registered with Prothonotary John Copeland on a student‑at‑law path, and J Morrell of Adams Avenue writes home amid a possible fatal injury update to her parents after a Sunday drive. John Simeon returns from Scotland with improved health. discussions cover Pennsylvania politics, Judge Archbold, and William Connell’s noted influence in Harrisburg.

Daneville Second Presbyterian Church Ralph W. Roemer John Copeland Attorneys & Weed Wreming Seminary Wesleyan University Middleton Friervle John Simeon Wyoming Avenue Scotland Bilmpion Ie William Connell Scranton Harrisburg Archtald Supreme Court Pennsylvania Connell Tneonetees Connellie Aulet Pha Aili Woshington

Finn and Phillips Drive Rapid Growth in Music Publishing

Local firm Finn and Phillips gains prominence in music publishing with composers Phillips Hockwell Rennie and Wooler. Hits include The Country Club March and Two Step Governor Roosevelt's Rough Riders Snow Ball Club and A Coons Holiday. New marches wallapes ballad Kindness Would Have Saved Her and a Thorkwell Wil composition are due in six weeks aiming for strong sales.

Messrs Finn Phillips Thomas Rennie Alfred Wooler Thorkwell

Low Mortality Rate Despite High Contagious Disease

Taist werk reports a lower mortality rate with thirty deaths, two below the annual average. Contagious cases were unusually high led by diphtheria with twenty four. Scarlet fever, typhoid fever, and moog low each had two or one case respectively. Two deaths were due to contagious diseases both from diphtheria.

Taist Werk Oasis

Parade Promises Wide Fire Company Turnout

Twenty-seven fire companies have accepted the invitation to attend the parade tied to the state firemen's convention. Among them are three large Philadelphia volunteer units, with more likely to confirm before the event.

Aleady Philadelphia

Strikers Replaced as East Market Street Paving Resumes

Mears & Flynn mobilize sufficient crew on East Market Street to resume paving yesterday, filling gaps left by Friday’s strike. New workers include Haydn Evans as director and others from the former group. After June 6 the college plans open reception and arranging of musical instruction with a two manual organ selected for student use. Call early. items won’t last long. Fiand Payne at 08 Washington Ave.

Haydn Evans Plano J. Mason Pauline Hall Fiand & Payne Washington Ave Pim New York Letter Garters Botd Daiwera Band Berinton Glee Club Mindey Dean Om Tecopthia Morel Jermyn Hieh Pehoal Jritorium Washington Avenue Nationalcheinihon Trotel Jermyn Kipple Beranton St. Thomas College Hall Wyoming Avenue Erle Wyoming Depot Lake Aftol Lewis, Roilly and Davies Perch Elmer Brow, & Co China J. TH. Yolles Spruce Street

Merchants Meet to Form Protective Association

A meeting of retail merchants from Feranton and vicinity will be held Wednesday evening at Raub's Hall Wyoming Avenue over Miller and Peck's. All merchants are invited to attend to form a Protective Association regardless of business type.

Raub's Hall Wyoming Avenue Miller & Peck's Feranton

Refund promise on Tar remedy from Scranton merchants

The undersigned agree to refund money if Morent the tide of GCreone's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure cough or cold. A 50 cent loan is offered as proof of this act. Duinmore and John B Donahue of Scranton, Pa are named.

Alan Iivahton Hon Duinmore John B .Donahue Scranton

County Detectives Arrest Suspects in Peckville Highway Robbery

County Detective Leyshen arrested Alivhael Kearney and John Mackey of Peckville on highway robbery charges for relieving William Hunt of $4.50 near Peckville. A hearing before Justice Arnold found them responsible. both were jailed. William Hunt, injured when struck by a Carbondale Traction trolley, underwent surgery and remained in hospital.

William Hunt Peckville Hunt Carbondale Alivhael Kearney John Mackey Leyshen Willam Munt Percen Justice of the Peace Arnold Leyshon Mackey Kearney Mehan O' Boyle Gayne Corbondale Hoapith Tml

Murphy to be commissioned as second lieutenant in Forty-seventh Infantry

Thomas P. Murphy of this city accepted a commission as second lieutenant in the Forty-seventh Volunteer Infantry now being recruited at Camp Meade. He will report for duty there as the regiment prepares for ships to San Francisco and onward to the Philippines, with a farewell reception to be given by the Knights of Columbus where he belongs.

Thomas P. Murphy Boles Penrose Forty-seventh Volunteer Infantry Camp Meade Murphy War Department San Francisco Philippines Manila Knights of Columbus

Funeral of Thomas J. Jordan Held in Dunmore

The funeral for Thomas J. Jordan was held from his Dunmore home yesterday morning with large attendance. The service at St Marys Church included Rev. M J Millane and prominent local clergy. interment followed at the Olyphant cemetery. He was a member of the Improved Order of Heptasophs and the Kike, with pallbearers named W J Hall and others.

Thomas J. Jordan Meadensed Dunmore St. Mary's Church Ste Dinmore Mr. Jordan W. J. Hall Frank Bingham J. T. Cummings J. J. Cummings T. F. Foley T. C. DeBow

Fire Chief Almost Killed Falling From Pole

District Chief Michael McManus of Scranton Power Company narrowly escaped instant death after toppling from a thirty foot pole on Putnam Street. He was dragged about 500 feet by a frightened mule before freeing himself and collapsing against a fence. He suffered extensive bruising and lacerations to his left side and leg, with a strained back, and was treated at his Forest City home by Dr. O Malley.

Michael McManus Fire Department Scranton Hluminating Heat and Power Company Putnam Street Forest Court O'Malley

Penn Avenue paving dispute between wards and property owners

City council in the eighth and sixteenth wards negotiates with Penn avenue owners over replacing cobble with asphalt. Handley and estates agree to half the cost while ordinances move to appropriation. East side property owners between Mulberry and Vine to be asked for a similar cost arrangement with the city paying half.

Penn Avenue Ihs Handley Elie Mulberry Vine Streets

Bull dog attack prompts police call to shoot dog

Patrick Jordan of Genet Street reported his bulldog bit his cousin John Jordan on the cheek Monday. Police were asked to send an officer to shoot the dog. Lt Zang was ordered to carry out the request as officers search for the dog.

Patrick Jordan Genet Street Mr. Jordan John Jordan Zang

Koenig Seeks Divorce After Brutal Marriage

John Koenig fled his petition yesterday for a divorce from Addie May Koontz also known as Smith before marriage. Prothonotary Copeland is handling the case with attorney M. W. Lowry representing Koenig. The couple married November 6, 1880 and separated July 4, 1888 amid alleged brutal treatment.

John Koenig Copeland Addie May Koontz Addie May &Smith M. W. Lowry Koenies Koenig

Lawrence Band Plans Nay Aug Park Concert Afternoon

The Lawrence Band will perform at Nay Aug Park this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The program includes Beaver Overture Light Cavalry Suppe Fantasie My Old Kentucky Home Din Ley Selection from Maritana Wallace Walt Impassioned Dream Ross Medley Overture A Tickler DeWitt Diner Characteristics Brownless Doss Medley Scranton to Harrisburg.

Lawrence Nay Aug Park Wolves Beaver Light Cavalry Suppe Old Kentucky Scranton Harrisburg

Lehigh Valley Railways Sells Niagara Falls Round Trip Tickets

Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a 5.00 round trip fare from Scranton to Niagara Falls with return by September 2, trains allow pickets except on the Black Diamond Express. Consult a ticket agent for details. West Park lots sale proceeds rapidly due to location and easy terms, with inspection urged at the new plot office.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Niagara Falls Scranton Lehigh Valley West Park

Fancy Yellow Peaches For Canning Direct From Orchard

Direct from orchard yellow peaches for canning or preserving. Ideal for families, offered at wholesale prices with a guarantee of quality for the lowest cost.

Republican County Convention Announced for September

The Republican county committee sets the county convention for Tuesday September 21 at 2 pm in the court hotel, Berinion, to compute returns and address business. Vigilance committees will hold primary elections Saturday September 23 between 4 and 7 pm, with districts electing three members each for the next year. candidates must register and pay assessments by September 2 or risk exclusion from the ballot.

Republic County Committee Baturday Ave Court Hotel Berinion Willard Watkins

Convention Programme For The Postmasters Banquet

The official convention programme details events from Sunday February 21 to the following Saturday including a parade on Monday, receptions, excursions to Lake Arnold and Mountain Park, and a postmasters banquet. Notables invited include Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith and numerous state and city officials. The auditing committee’s work is under way in Scranton with reports from the National Association.

Jermyn Detroit Auditing Committee Washington Wrehington Times Natonal Association of Letter Carriers A. Jd. Michener St. Louis James F. Oretton Keokuk Town William H Scranton

Best Remedy for Flux Ends Suffering of Kentucky Dealer

Mr John Mathias of Pulaski Kentucky says after a week of flux and failure of his physician Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him in half a bottle. For sale by all druggists Mat the bwers wholesale and retail agents Mendleston Woerz Imperial tm se Warnberger beer on draught at Zenke s Smoke the Hotel Jermyn Cigar 1c.

John Mathias Pulaski, Ky Chamberlain Mattheweros Mendleston & Woerz' Imperial Tmse Warnberger Zenke

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