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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1899

Page

5

Personal Notices From The City Socials

The column lists residents and visitors including Vewles Unter of the oie and Mike Belle Cross of Montribe at Hotelale and acquaintance in the city. Sheriff EOP and Deputy Attorney General are reported traveling. Miss Liewie Monte of Wilkes-Barre visits with friends. Henry Fisher of the Sy Thyon Tohgeon Workers visits. misc names appear with addresses in Rochester and Peek Avenue. The text notes visits, illnesses, and social movements among Amherst, Scranton, and nearby locales.

Vewles Unter Hoteoalale Mike Belle Cross Montribe Michel Law Sherif Eop New York Choneral Mletts Harrisburg W. Wood William Meaber Lonexdile Liewie Monte Wilkes-Barre Kren Menry Fisher Opeient Sython Tohgeon Workers Tahun

New Firm Formed Over Pittston Tie Plant Transfer

A new company formed to take over the Pittston tie plant. The formal transfer is not completed yet. A meeting Saturday at the First National Bank in Pittston discussed future plans and business. Directors include Lyddan Shek Ed Mulligan Billings Plane vigan Abram Neusbitt. Former investors listed include Andrew Bryden Thomas Ford W L Warner M Worke and William Abbott.

Pittston Tie Company Flret National Bank Pittecon Lyddan Shek Ed. Mulligan Billings Planevigan Abram Neusbitt Andrew Bryden Jomas Ford W. L. Warer M. ‘Orke William Abbott

Property watch strengthened by Corcoran figure

Clay avenue property holders hire a new private guard Det ective The Seidiman from Corcoran murder notoriety. The addition aims to prevent further burglaries in the hill area watched by Ike with his keen eye.

Clay Avenue the Seidiman Corcoran Ike

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Popular On South Side

Local fruggists Dros and partners say Chamberlains Cough Remedy yields satisfactory results for severe colds and croup among children. Dated affidavits and agents list include Matthews Bilus and others endorsing the product with money back guarantees.

Dros South Side Gith St Wentworth Av Chamberlain Matthews Bilus Whaleal Retai

Sneak Thieves Plague Linden Street Residents

Residents on lower Linden Street report two young men casing homes and stealing a purse from a boarding house proprietor who appeared before a central city alderman seeking a warrant for the arrest of the unknown suspects. The men, described as neatly dressed and about medium build, visited several neighbors with ready-made stories before attempting a sale or offering to soothe suspicions.

Lower Linden Street Ling Linden Atreet Central City Ord. Harris

Lackawanna Prisoners Bill From Eastern Penitentiary

County commissioners received the bill for Lackawanna prisoners held after serving time at the Eastern penitentiary. The total shows 2106 days of confinement at twenty cents per day plus labor credits and clothing valued at $868.90 furnished to discharged convicts, reducing the county’s liability to about $3.77. The record lists several inmates with earned or unpaid amounts and notes the Taeka-Wiring colony at Plantington with listed days and payments.

Lackawanna Peor Y Priisonerer Arnone Peter Humbach Augustine Nolli Pasquelia Paretto Thomas P. Griffin Joseph Posehing Frank Dombrosta Frana Schuenneman Ama John V. Rostosky Joseph Wisnicky Froonk Burchine Wad. van Dyke Leonardo Rus Maggie Conway John Gouse Max Kowhler Srahowm Tineen Wilfer Pennsylvania Tndistria Plantington Oles

Picket Fight Leaves Contractor Injured in Street Incident

Vincent O Hara, a contractor, was wounded by a picket while walking along a city avenue near FP I Mangan’s hotel. He was treated at LackAawwoana hospital and later at Cipouke avenue facilities. The injury is painful but not life threatening.

Vincent O'Hara Dacka- Wittig Avenue FP. I. Mangan Totel LackAawwoana Avenue Lavenitel Gael Mr. O'Hara

Left Arm Crushed In Mine Accident

Maloney, a 16 year old drove r boy at Johnson's mine, suffered a severe arm injury while handling a loaded trip of cars. The stretcher jammed, the first car left the track, and Maloney was pinioned beneath it. He had his left elbow amputated at Lackawanna hospital and is reported to be rallying after initial shocks. He is the son of Mr and Mrs M Maloney of River street.

Heiwerd Mintoney Johnson Young Maloney Dlopery Jeas Bruke Oaes Lackiwanna Hospital Maloney M. Maloney River Street

Trad em real Estate directors elected at annual meeting

At the annual meeting of the Trad em real Estate company the following directors were elected Chattee Schlager D Jones M A Kaufthold A T Stelle and Luther Keller, with officers President Chattee Schlager Treasurer A I Stelle Secretary Thomas Pali. Bargain Day Every Day Feb 23. Horton Dental Parlors Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues.

Tradem’ Real Estate Company Chattee Schlager D. Jones M.A. Kaufthold A. T D. Stele Luther Keller Charles Sehlager Tranmurer A. I. Stelle Thomas Pali Cnld Horton Dental Lackiwenna Wyoming

Removal Notice for Insurance Firm from Lackawanna Ave

Mitchcock and Son Insurance and Real Estate and F. L. Hitchcock Attorney have moved from 44H Lackawanna Avenue to room 506 T S Commonwealth Building.

Do Meters Work Over Time For City

A joint auditing committee discussed high electric lighting bills for fire department houses. They probing whether meters ran over time and if the city avoided charges by previous arrangements. The issue centers on charges for three months and whether changes stem from inspector or contractor practices. The committee plans further action and uses the findings to assess past contracts.

Joint Auditing Committee of Councils Bille Issa Hickey Messrs Thomas Jackson Sheridan Wille

Contested Election Remedies Discussed in Arbitration Room

The case resumed with M J Kelly contesting Wy 8 Langeter for the office of comaytrea. Examiners W R Lewis and T Dueck heard testimony yesterday from voters in Olyphant and Throop who lacked naturalization papers. The court considered revoking Saturday's order to close testimony and allow rebuttal time.

M. J. Kelly Langeter Comaytrea W. RR. Lewis T. Dueck MB. McDonald Kelly McDonald Cpdcy Stephen Cowle Olyphant William Rhea Fest Dickson John Heffron Stephen Preneho Patrick Kane Biret Martin Walsh Fira Nyphant Martin McGowan Michael Motormack Witnerkee Redding

Auction notice at Dividow Bros establishment

An auction announcement states items will be sold to the highest bidder by Dividow Bros at 227 Laecka Wana MVonie. The Wilkes-Harre Record is available in Scranton at Hulseman Brow newsstand, 446 Byrnce and Linden.

Dividow Bros Laecka- Wana Mvonie Scranton Hulseman Brow Byrnce and Linden Wees, Mac, Leckewanne Avenue

Contested Hotel Case Heads to Court in Winton

Attorney R Fr Holgate representing the contestant protested a Winton hearing and will appear in court to seek a change to the examiner's ruling.

Winton R. Fr. Holgate

Republican City Committee Meeting Promotes Election Efforts

The Republican city organization held a vigorous session at the Central Republican club rooms led by City Chairman WLR Millar. Attendees included M W Law ry KB Chittenden and Thomas J Dale as speeches urged party workers to show unity and strength on election day within party lines.

Wlr Millar Republican City Republican Club M. W. Lawry

Col Courten's letter on expected homecoming of regiments

Colonel Courten replies to the entertainment committee about the Fifteenth Regiment and Thirteenth Regiment returning home. He notes likely muster out here and a portion of men traveling home with pay and furloughs. Government orders, unit movements, and concern about the Philippine conflict frame the timing.

Courtsen Entertainment Committee Hilfteenth Frank M. Wandling Courten Ludanitey MackKonale Serjeunis Ph. A. Curae Thirteenth Regiment Pvss

Veteran Civil War veteran buried with Grand Army honor

The late Charles Turvy died Sunday in his Grand Central annex rooms from pneumonia after a war wound. He served in Company A, 71st Pennsylvania volunteers and was known in Scranton as a Civil War veteran. Grand Army of the Republic plans a proper burial with Adjutant George B. Hrock overseeing. Coroner to conduct an inquest soon.

Charles Turvy Grand Central Annex Lackawanna Avenue Po Fh Durkin Iond Arnats Cheeos Pennsylvania Volunteert William TL Simpson Dra. Kearney Rewdy Dee Biwt Games Flood South Scranton Janaya Pittehoure Price Booth Main Avenue George B. Hrock Griffin Pom Grand Army of the Republic Grand Army Hoberts

Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills Ad

An old advertisement urges readers to insure health by taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla to combat fevers pneumonia and serious illnesses and promotes Hood’s Pills as the family laxative easy to take and popular.

Auctioneer advertises clothing and cigars with high bids

Dayvidew Bros at 7 Larkawanna Avenue offers goods at auction to the highest bidder. PF. I. Crane lists cloth jackets at half price. Smoke The Pooons Cigar features slogans. customers urged to bid what items are worth.

Dayvidew Bros Larkawanna Avenue PF. I. Crane

Soothing Syrup Promoted for Diarrhoea in Children

An old ad claims the product has been used for over fifty years and by millions of nets for tele children with perfect success. It touts relief from pain and diarrhea and recommends asking for Mrs. Wine low r sooting Syrup at twenty five cents a bottle.

Work Resumed at No 14 Shaft After Fire

Pennsylvania Coal Company restarts No 14 shaft work after a two month suspension due to a fire at No 6 shaft. Walling up openings and reinforcing the slope proved successful, enabling rapid repairs and planned resumption. The firm will add fire guards and crews to prevent future outbreaks and protect about a thousand workers. The fire’s source has drawn attention, with the site now a notable curiosity and smelled by visitors.

Pennsylvania Coal Company WM Oehaft Pennsyvania Coal Company Pitteton bon#es

Jenkins Resigns as Stev ens Coal Co Leader

M D Jenkins of Capoure avenue resigns as general manager president and treasurer of Jenkins Co Pittston and Stev ens Coal Co due to ill health. OH W Kingenhurs will succeed him as manager secretary and treasurer after a meeting adjourns with a formal resolution praising Jenkins’s service.

M.D. Jenkins Capoure Avenue Stevens’ Coal Company Mercantile Fern of Jenkins & Co Pittston Stevens OH. W. Kingehurs Scranton Supply and Machinery Company Inter Lackiwanna Lubricating Works Jenkins Stevens Company Nyeting Yeatenday Asia Tih Phystolwnis Atleckholier Neceraaty Evens Cowl Ediripaeniy Leon Goretontiv Direntors Mr. Jenkins

Carlucci Cerine Nuptials Tie Scranton Figures in New York

Frank Carlucci prominent Scranton contractor wed Misa Louise Cerine in New York. Rev Father Bonaventura officiated with Conrad Schroeder as groom’s man. Witnesses included Archimed L Molden and others. Couple to tour the south two weeks and reside temporarily at 2 Mifflin avenue. future home will rise at Clay avenue and Gibson street. No reception due to the groom's sister illness.

Frank Carlucci Scranton New York Misa Louise Cerine Peter Cerine North Main Avenue Father Bonaventura Conrad Schroeder Mies Cella Schroeder Serantoniane Archimet L Molden Nicholas Confarti Peter Stipp Albert Zenke Roverai's Airs Carlaced Tanporamny Mifflin Avenue Clay Avenue Gibson Street Carlucci

Crystals Move from Linden Street Quarters

The Crystals left their Linden street quarters yesterday for temodedina work slated this week. Temporary wagon horses are at Trapp's barn in Forest court between Mulberry and Vine streets. The street department engine is wired to the city hall rear. Permanent men will quarter in the barn.

Linden Street

Dr Alexanders Lung Mender Promotes Cough Cure

An advert touts Dr Alexanders Lung Mender as a remedy to stop coughs and colds, claim to strengthen lungs and prevent consumption, with pricing at 26 cents a bottle. Also notes pawned goods at Davidew Bros on Lackawanna Ave and an auction at Weichel's with opening today at 2 30 p.m.

Alexanders

Royal piano giveaway sparks store promotion

A local store advertises free, beautiful $400 pianos as the "most royal gift" in the state. Call the store to see the items and claim one of the pianos.

Sales Attract Crowds With Promises Of Quick Payouts

All cars stop in front of store. Nothing misrepresented. It will pay you to attend these sales.

Carey an Ollyphant Man Remains Not Brought for Burial

The death of John J. Carey in Youngstown Ohio was reported to friends in Olyphant. His widow told police she could not afford to transport the body for burial. Authorities were notified and the remains stayed in Youngstown. Carey had left last April to seek his fortune in the West and had written earlier but with no recent news.

John J. Carey Youngstown Ohio Olyphat Pulite Gurrell Youngetown

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