Beare Named Presiding Judge of Thirty Fourth District
Doniel W. Beare of Montrose to assume record term as president Judge of the Thirty fourth district on January 2. A Civil War veteran with wounds from Gettysburg he is nearing age 60. His career includes Yale education, a 1870s law practice with J H McCollum, and later partnerships with A H McCollum and A E Smith. He served as district attorney in 19 and 8 and chaired the Susquehanna Republican county committee. His 145 reelection to the bench was largely unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quehanna County
Doniel W. Beare
Montrose
Mra
Yale
Isig
J. Hrowstor’ McCollum
Pennylvania Supreme Court
A. H. McCollum
A. Et. Smith
Susquehanna Beepublican County
Wilkes-Barrs
Funeral of W. H. Platt Held in Brooklyn Home
The funeral for William H. Platt was conducted at the Misses Mattes home on Jefferson Avenue. Rev. Dr. C. Logan and Rev. N. G. Parke spoke of his long life and honor in the community. Pallbearers included Judge Alfred Band and Judge H. A. Knapp. interment followed in the Dunmore family plot. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Millspaugh and family, Mrs. George Platt, and W. H. Platt Jr. family members from Brooklyn. a daughter Mrs Jenkins could not attend due to distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Platt
Twartette
Skinner
Florence Richmond
Mesers
Minard Allen
Spencer Dickson
Alfred Band
H. A. Knapp
A. W. Dickson
First Presbyterian Church
Messia
J. DD. Williams
James MacWilliams
W. F. Kiesel
Dunmore
Mra
Millspauch
W. H. Platt, Jr
George Platt
Brooklyn
Mre
Jenkins
Wear
Murphy Smith Wedding Unites Hadith Murphy and George Smith
The marriage of Hadith Murphy, youngest daughter of Mrs. W. W. Murphy of 14 Mifflin avenue, to George T. Smith of the South Side occurred last evening with Rev. Robert F. Y. Pierce officiating. A substantial gift was a $1.04 check from the groom’s Florida planter father. Attendees included the Neese, Edwards, Lloyd, Smith, and Stewart families, W. P. Williams of Iowa, and Bert Murphy who had a fifteen day furlough from the Thirteenth Pennsylvania volunteers to attend. The couple will reside at 910 West Elm Street. the wedding followed Thanksgiving Day nuptials of groom’s brother and bride’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadith
W. W. Murphy
Mifflin Avenue
George T. Smith
South Side
Robert F. Y. Pierce
Florida
J. . Neese
Sergeant Varley Dead in Porto Rico Service record
Sergeant Thomas J Varley of the Eleventh United States Infantry died December 17 at the United States General Hospital in San Juan Porto Rico. He served 12 years, went to Porto Rico with General Miles forces, and enlisted from Concord Massachusetts. His brother John J Varley of Goldsmith Harbor resides in Massachusetts. The father learned of the death by letter from W G Youn surgeon and executive officer at San Juan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J) Varley
United States Infantry
United States General Hospital
San Jun
Porto Rico
John J. Varley
Goldsmith Bavanr
W. G. Youn
San Juan
Varley
Miles’ Fo
Ces
Concord
Mase
Elks Host Christmas Tree Celebration
The Elks arrange a Christmas tree event for tomorrow evening in the Elks' room. Peter Ziegler organized all entertainment at his own expense and it follows the lodge's popular meeting. Refreshments will be served and a new social session will be held. Members only admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks’ Room
Peter Ziegler
Recital by J Alfred Pennington with chorus on New Year’s Eve
An organ recital by J Alfred Pennington will be held next Saturday evening on New Year’s Eve. He is assisted by Mies Magdalen and Perry contralto with a 20 voice chorus. Admission is a silver offering and the concert begins at 8 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Alfred Pennington
Mies Magdalen & Perry
Scranton Business College Reopens After Holiday Break
Day and evening sessions resume Tuesday January 5 as the Scranton Business College opens its office daily and in the evening this week to accommodate inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
The
Wyoming Seminary Opens After Holiday Vacation
Wyoming Seminary resumes January 4 with boarding facilities, comfortable furnishings, and convenient for pay scholars. The building and apparatus are fully equipped, with property valued at 20 60. For catalogue address Rev L I Sprague D D Kingston Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Seminary
Rev. L
Sprague, D. D
Kingston
Grand Union Tea Co closes Thursday afternoon for funeral
The Grand Union Tea Company will close Thursday from 1 to 4 PM for the funeral of Ly. OU. Pinery, an employee. For good carriage to the Bachelors' Ball, order from IL & Gor man Co, telephone 1414. The Wilkes-Barre Record is available in Scranton at Heisman Bros. 4 Byproce and 03 Linden Streets, Mac Lackawanna avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Union Tea Company
Ly. OU
Order of IL
Gorman& Co
Wilkes-Barre
Cranton
Linden Mreeta
Mac
Lackawanna Avenue
Gorman & Co
Knight's Charges Not Proved at North End Hearing
A North End hearing on drunkenness charges against night school teacher James B. Doyle concluded the evidence did not substantiate the accusation. The teachers committee led by P. J. Langan listened to testimony from Miss Noun, Miss Golden, Martin Joyce, and others, while debates between Mr. Knight and Mr. Casey and Mr. O Malley grew spirited before a verdict of not proved was reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
James BR. D'oyle
No. M4
E. A. Knight
North End
Board of Control
P. J. Langan
John Gibbong
J. M. Casey
H. G. O'Malley
D. J. Roche
BT. Jayne
Francola
Howell
Mr. Knight
Casey and
O Malley
Mr. Casey
Publi
Mr. O'Hoyle
Mr Knight
Martin Joyce
Biche
O Boyle
Knight
Francois Gm Otry
O'Boyle
Afr Knight
Boyle
Tibi
Mrr. Knight
Conncilman
Gomlen
Jones TH. Reilly
Portraits to Adorn Board of Trade Hall
Portraits of William T. Smith and Colonel H. M. Bole will be hung in the board of trade assembly hall alongside other presidents including Lewis Pugh A Fuller A A Price Hon William Connell John M Kemmerer and Captain W A Mays. Ex presidents George Misher and Thomas H Dale remain unfurnished. If Kel fers portrait arrives after his term the board will own likenesses of all presidents since its founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Smith
H. M. Bole
Board of Trade Assembly Hall
Lewis Pugh
A. Fuller
A. A. Price
Willian Connell
John Ml. Kemmerer
W. A. Mays
George Misher
Thomas H. Dale
Kelfers
Y M C A State Convention Set for Pittsburg Dates
The annual state convention of the Young Women's Christian Association will be held from January 26 to 24 in Pittsburg. It marks the eleventh convention of the Pennsylvanian association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Young Women's Christian Association
Pitusburg
Association of Penn
Almanac sale and almanac speakers for 18B99 in Pittsburgh
The Scranton Tribune Almanac for 18B99 goes on sale next Monday with copies from carriers and news dealers in Sylvania. Speakers include Rev Cornelius Woelfkin and Rev Edward Young, with Miss Marion Taylor and Miss Ruth Rouees among organizers and editors. Weekday sessions at Strand F Presbyterian church in Pittsburg and Sunday services at Second United Presbyterian, Allegheny.
Irregularities Alleged in Election Subpoena Process
Testimony in a local election case revealed that witness Thomas Batterdon was not subpoenaed and his name did not appear on bill of particulars. Mrs Ann Nealon testified her husband moved from the Sixteenth ward before election, while investigators report no service of subpoenas and questionable examiner and stenographer fees were incurred in yesterday's session.
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Wit- Hessen
Thomas Bptterdon
Bernd
John Gorton
Eheritf
Ann Nealon
May
Holds
Reynolds
Hugging mishap injures Pottsville woman in holiday crowd
Mrs. Duey of Pottsville was hospitalized after a exuberant hug caused a fracture to her breast bone as she joined a holiday gathering at a local grocery. The elderly woman, described as frail, was among several women offering Christmas wishes when the incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Duey
Pottsville
Aval
Duey
Suit in ejectment over lot on Penn Avenue
John H. Clark filed a suit in ejectment against Thomas W. Conroy James McNulty and Thames J. Coorey to recover possession of lot No 10 block 606 on the northwesterly side of Penn avenue Scranton. Attorney Will F. O Bayle represents the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John HH. Clark
Thomas W. Conroy
James McNulty
Thames J. Coorey
Penn Avenue
Ciy
Will F. O' Bayle
Firemen's Relief Officers Elected and By-Law Amendments
Firemen's Relief officers were elected at a meeting in the common council chambers. Officers include President P J Hickey and Vice President J W Moir with amendments adopted affecting attendance, dues, and allocation of funds. Debate focused on using the state fund for general purposes and possible abolition of the contingent fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nay Aug Company
A. BH. Holmes
Columbia Company
Eimil Bonn
Century Company
Peter Robling, Jr
Neptune Company
Turkey
Happy Social Event at the Griffin Home
The home of Mr. and Mrs. D. N Griffin in Glenburn hosted a pleasant social gathering described as a happy event. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and local conversation in a cordial community atmosphere.
Refund Guarantee for Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tur
A group signs a promise to refund the purchase price of Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tur if it fails to cure coughs or colds. They also offer to provide another bottle or money back if not satisfied, with signatures from J. G. Bone & Co. and John P. Donahue in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
J. G. Bone & In
Ore
John P. Donahue
Scranton
Notice of Solicitation Ban by Scranton Hook and Ladder Co
Merchants and others are notified that we have authorized no one to solicit advertisements for any publication to be issued by us. Scranton Hook and Ladder Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Hook and Ladder Co
E. M. Tewkesbury Announces Ninth Ward Council Bid
A notice directed to the Ninth Ward voters proclaims E M Tewkesbury as a candidate for common council. The message reads as a formal candidacy declaration and invites voter consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Ward
Common Council
E. M
Tewkesbury
Marriage of Miss Minnie Northup to Mr Prat Northup
A wedding last evening featured Miss Minnie Northup and Mr Prat Northup joining in matrimony beneath a floral yoke of evergreens and pink and white carnations. The ceremony in the hall was followed by a bountiful supper and departure to Scranton on the 8 45 train to establish a home in Olyphant. The guest list includes numerous Northups and Scranton residents, with notices of a funeral for Companion PD Emory and Knights of Malta attendees to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Minnie
Pratt. Northup
Supher Wan
Northup Teft
Scranton
Olyphant
Clayton Northup
Merri
A. Atherton
Gertrude Northup
Walter Griffin
Me. B. Griffin
Henry Griffin
Willa Northup
Richard Northup
Roy Northup
Laura Woodward
P. H. Smith
Henry
Jessie
Jennie Miler
Seranton
Charles Vizlard
James Fielding
Companions of Anthracite Commandery
Knights of Malta
Temple
North
Washington Avenue
Companion PD
Emory
Providence M
Prize winners named for Santa Claus drawings at local stores
The numbers 1209 and 10609 won the doll and horse prizes respectively in Santa Claus drawings. Holders should call to claim within two weeks from December 27 or prizes will be redrawn. People are urged to keep tickets safe until called.
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Norton’s
Lackawanna Ave
Elm Park
Knabe
Perry Bros
Wyoming Ave
Xmas
Tnwtfin Art Studio
A. A. Lindabury
Ito
Eseeqeeet Jloom
Wilame Huliding
Opp
Pomollos, Nesidence
South Main Avenue
Columbian Detective Agency
LE Bank Building
Scranton, PA
Chas
McMillen
Geneva
TI Traders National Bank
A. B
Wartan
FW. Gunaler
Eva Kelley
Honesdale
Gieorge M. Mulloy
Platt Plane
John W. Healey
Pleasant Mount
Bertha Maemdy
Belmont
Poston
Cora M. Decker
J. MM. Casterline
Green Hidge Street
Orange
J. Himer
Courte’ Ofice
Taylor
Casterlin
Nantiooks
J. BL Caxterlin
Churchaventa
Ll. Merriman
Paragon Plaster Company
North Carolina
Russell
Mallory Spencer
Carbondale
W. Clarke
William Craig
Lattimer
St. Charles
Daniel Pughe
Elmira
Nie Eonsein
D. W. Powell
Rose Lane
Thomas Lane
Spruce Street
William Muir
Delaware and Hadson
Lunesdale
Walmart
J. A. Hodges
Shipping Department
Hasleton
W. F. Mallatead
Bachelors Bell
Cone
East Orange
Misls Biles
New York City
W. H. Platt
Misses Mattes
Murphy-Smith
Bride
Sergeant Varley
Mr. Zeidler
Elm Park Church
Board OF Trade
Y. M. C. A. State Convention
Coursen
Tribune
Almanac
Ateost Hie County
Beranton
Joseph Alexander, Jr
George Banderson
Pil
Iit
Sich
Crier
He John W. Mair
FL May
Peter Rowling, Jr
Holmes
DPD. & Church
General Phinney Rani
Board of Trustees
Jonas Long's
Entree
Peuch Charlotte
LA Hamilton
Vermont
Jonas Long
S.C. Snyder
Jermyn
E.G
C. TL. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mars
Clarke Bros
Bath Robes
Xrm
Smith's
Spring
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing
Telephone
Meridian Street
Scramiey, Pa
Lackawanna Ava
Raynolis
Bell & Skinner
Jermyn Bajiding Open
Pierce’s Market
Hercules
Warren Ehret Co
Dickson Mfg
Scranton and
Wiles
Scranton, Va
Hand & Payne
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