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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1899
Page
5
Personal Notices From Colleagues to Local Residents
A series of brief personal notes reports M. A. McCinley away from his office due to illness. M. Holgate returning after two weeks with grip. J. Keck and P. Mage Nave back from Montreal business trip. Anna Krueger visiting Mrs. Richardson Capouseene. Gorge V. Millar placing import orders for holiday trade. Anna Nuallin visiting Hawley. Joe Turned visiting cousins on Penn avenue. Mrs. Gene Hollenback returns home after two weeks with relatives in Wayne county. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Simpson announce engagement of daughter Ira to Henry E. Brady Jr. Dr Edward R. Baader of Philadelphia in the city for professional matters. Mrs. Connell hosts callers at Shoreham apartments. Decorated interiors with towers and plants noted. Mog. Conewell will not operate a train until the last Tuesday of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Anna Krueger
Wilkes-Thuarre
Richardson Capouseene
Gorge V. Millar
Millar & Poet
New York
Anna Nuallin
Hawley
Joe
Amive
Penn Avenue
Gene Hollenback
Tar
Wayne County
Mire
C. D. Simpson
Ira
Henry E. Brady
Trenton
N. J
Edward R. Baader
Hahneman Medical College
Philadelphja
Roberts
J. L. Crawford
Connell
Pennsylvania
Conewell
Washington Post
Walshs Son Killed in Peckville Accident Against NY Ontario and Western
The Walsh family attorney team OBrien and Nelly began a case against the New York Ontario and Western Railroad over a Christmas Eve wreck at Peckville. Joseph Walsh and his son were fatally injured when a locomotive struck a wagon driven by Weissberger, who also sustained a broken leg. The trial will raise questions on railroad liability and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien & Nelly
Michard
Walsh
Kinkely
New York, Ontario and Western Allroad Company
Joseph Walsh
Peter Wasach
Lewis Weissberger
Samuel Weiss
Peckville
Weissberger
Truesdale Seen En Route to New York in Rail Leadership Talk
W O Truesdale of Chicago vice president of the Chicago and Rock Island Railway and rumored successor to Samuel Prentice as president of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad passed through the city Tuesday night on a trip to New York. His stop follows a report of his selection and signals possible meetings with DL&W directors about leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Truesdale
Chicago
Chicago and Rock Isand
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad Promises Cure All Ills
An old advertisement urges readers to refuse substitutes for Hood’s Sarsaparilla claiming it cures nausea headaches biliousness and liver troubles. It notes price and mentions Wilkes-Barre Record distribution at local stands.
Dockstader’s Sensibility Fails in Richmond Quaker Crowd
Lew Dockstader headlined a Minstrel of Denination show in Richmond Indiana before a Quaker audience. His “Wean Brummell” routine failed to elicit any reaction, leaving him confused as the audience remained silent through his performance and never returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Dockstader
al Dayton
Richmond
Ind
Dockstadoer
Dockstader
Lew
Comediay
Tayton
Dayton
Dockstailer
Ithehmond
Inil
New City Guide Book Debuts in Scranton
Volume one number one of the Pocket Guide and Business Directory of Scranton Pa appears as a neat sixty five page paper bound volume. It is published by the Wyoming Valley Guide company Wilkes-Barre with a Scranton branch in Board of Trade building Room 40. Samuel Grant represents the firm in Scranton. The publishers plan monthly issues and a purpose to distribute seven thousand copies each month free to advertisers. The guide will include city maps theatre diagrams railroad and streetcar times streets list and other points of interest. Copies available at the Tribune Business office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New “Pocket Guide and Business Directory
Scranton
Wyoming Valley Guide Company
Wilkes-Barre
Board of Trade Building
Samuel Grant
Thle Etry
Cain
Triluve
Funeral of Miss Moran at Holy Cross Church
The funeral of Miss Mary Moran was held yesterday from 217 Moran court to Holy Cross church for a high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev. W P O'Donnell who preached on the departed young woman's spotless life Interment was in the cathedral cemetery The flower heirs were Christopher Powderly Patrick Cadden Thomas O'Meely and Patrick Flynn The pallbearers were Richard Whedge William O'Hara John Moertich Daniel Dyer Patrick Noone and Miety Hobin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Moran
Moining
Moran Court
Holy Cross Church
O'Cloek
W PL O'Donnell
Chriatopher Powderly
Patrick Cadden
Thomas O'Meyle
Patrick Flynny
Richard Whwetledge
William O'Hara
John Moertich
Daniel Dyer
Patrick Noone
Mietyael Hobin
Young Men's Forum Elected Officers and Plans
The Young Men's Forum elected its officers: President C. W. Zimmerman, vice-president Isaae Musiam, secretary L. W. Barnes, treasurer Harry B. Wilbur. They agreed to host a banquet for the 13th Regiment on their return and discussed Crawford County election plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Zimmerman
Isaae Musiam
L. W. Barnes
Harry B. Wilbur
Crawford County
Resignations of Capt James O Pimmick and Lt Gee
Captain James O Pimmick and Fleet Lieutenant Gee of Company K Eleventh Regiment National Guard Pennsylvania have submitted their resignations to Colonel L A Watres. Their business duties require retirement from military service. Successors to Captain Dimmick and Lieutenant Gee will be chosen Monday night at the company meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O Pimmick
Gee
Eleventh Regiment
National Guards
Pennsylvania
L. A. Watres
Dimmick
Beidie and the Bookman Feature Daunted by Novelties
Beidie seeks quiet amid luminous dainties and rare items as the Bookman catalogs a world of unusual trinkets. The scene mixes whimsy with a touch of scholarly curiosity, spotlighting curious patrons and the charm of serendipitous discoveries.
Erin's Fate Hinges on Jury in Scranton Trial
A North Scranton man, Jacob Erin, stands trial for recounting Jennie Shimer, the 1 year old daughter of neighbors. Twelve jurors retired after a day of testimony. Erin denied all charges and claimed innocence. Witnesses testified to his good character and to prior neighborhood conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Olyphant
Jacob Erin
North Scranton
Erin
Jennie Shimer
Charles Shimer
Ering
Commonwealth
D. H. Jenkins
G. C. Caldwell
The
A. A. Vosburg
Mre. Frederick
Br. Herman Dessey
William Lintner
P. J. Jordan
John Michael
John Schroeder
Louis Webb
George Barker
Barbara Erin
Jennie
Jones
Vosburg
Edwilrihs
Clarke
Burglary Trial of Kisacks Before Judge Archbald
Steven Kisack and John Kisack stood trial for burglary as prosecutor Michael Bosak described the night time entry at Mosak liquor store in Olyphant. Evidence included opened whiskey barrels, torn revenue stamps, destroyed receipts, stolen harness, and a cut wagon top. Police found a bottle in one defendant's bed. trial adjourned with defendants committed to county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Kisack
John Kisack
Archbald
Michael Bosak
Wholegate
Olyphant
Mosak
Boxak
Jesse Morris
Tosak
Jol
Moesak
O'Orien & Kelly
WL Playlord “Hones
John F. Sorace
Woman sues over husband death at canal crossing
Mrs Annie M Eustice seeks damages from the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company for her husband William Eustice’s death when struck by a passenger train on Spring Street Mooah. Defense argues crossing dangerous and lights unruined due to corn, view blocked by corn on southbound track. He was walking home as the Wilkes Barre bound train approached. O'Trien and Kelly represent the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Eustine
Delaware and Hadson Canal Company
William Eustice
Spring Street
Mooah
Wilkes
Larre
O'Ttrien& Kelly
Eustice
City Officials Seek Higher Budgets and New Station House
City estimates show Chief Gurrell pushing for fifteen new officers and a new Providence station house while City Clerk Lavelle seeks a cut in his department allowance. Engineer Phillips proposes changes to staff and an extra man, with other departments calling for targeted increases and new maps, stone for roads, and crematory lot funding. Revenue is expected to rise modestly despite court actions trimming large assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin T. Lavelle
Gurrell
Providence
Phillips
Robinson
the Tribune
Police
EB. J. Sherwood
Lavelle
Mar Nate
Board of Health
Park Commission
Joyce Sues over Five Year Old Daughter Death
Patrick Joyce of River Street Booth Scranton files a suit against Scranton Railway company for damages from his five year old daughter’s death. Papers filed by O'Brien and Kelly say the child died after a sleigh ride collision with a trolley car on River Street near Stone Avenue. Her two year old brother survived with injuries and a leg broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Joyce
River Street
Booth Scranton
Scranton Railway Company
O'Brien & Kelly
Joyce
Stone Avenuie
Scranton Hopes for Industrial Boom from Incoming Moves
Secretary Atherton of the Board of Trade notes a rising influx of invitees and favorable inducements as Scranton attracts several manufacturing interests. Today at 10 he will host talks with a major firm considering relocating from Trenton, with three or more additional inquiries promising sizable growth for the city.
Easy Way to Economize with Diamond Dye
A brief advertorial notes that Diamond Dye can revive old clothing such as dresses coats or jackets. It promises easy dyeing with little effort, claiming colors are fast and beautiful and that dress reuse can save expenses.
Excursion to National Educational Meeting From West
Special excursion from Los Angeles and Pacific Coast to the National Educational Association meeting in Los Angeles. Travel includes Pennsylvania Maryland District of Columbia Virginia New York New Jersey with reduced July 189% rates. Address John R. Pott Williamsport Pa for full particulars. Es BT Crane offers all cloak jackets at half-price. Smoke The Pocona Clear, de.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
Hio
New York
New Jersey
Los Angeles
Cal
John R. Pott
C. M
P. R’y
William &J
Williamsport
Building Trades Council Denies Book Ads and Publications
At a Pulling Trades council meeting last evening resolutions were adopted denying authorization for any person to solicit ads or promote a book titled The Mystery of the Central Labor Union. The council declares the Labor Herald the sole publication allowed to collect advertisements for the council. John Devaney is listed as president and George F. Cemin as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Pulling Trades Council
Building Trades Council
Central Duabor Union
Taibor Herald
Oittelat
Hutheriamt
Told Council
John Devaney
George F. Cemin
Buildings Trides Coun. Ou
Free Royal Piano Giveaway By Local Store
A local retailer offers two magnificent pianos free of charge to customers. The promotional offer invites the public to visit the store to view the instruments and claim the gift. The ad emphasizes the value and celebrates the giveaway as a royal gesture in the state.
Funeral of Biathon Powell at Plains
The funeral of the late Biathon Powell of Plains was held Sunday afternoon at his home with a large turnout. Rev. Gendall and Rev. Hassell officiated. Interment followed in Plains cemetery. Flower bearers were Mandry and William Wall. pallbearers included Robert Ayers, William Hilbert, James Lindsay, Fletcher Walker, Thomas Watkins, and William Bennett. Relatives from the city attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biathon Powell
Plains
Cendall
Russell
Plaing Cemetery
Mandry
William Wall
Robert Ayers
William Hilbert
James Lindsay
Fletcher Walker
Thomas Watkins
Willliam Bennett
Gendall
Hassell
William Powell
Decree Powell
Morean
Price
Breach of promise suit against Dr. MacKenzie withdrawn
The Philadelphia Times reports Tillie Wagner withdrew her breach of promise suit against Dr. Robert H. M. MacKenzie of Taylor after a settlement. Wagner released statements regretting the suit and saying she was influenced by others who sought to injure the physician. The Times notes Philadelphia papers circulated fake statements and expresses regret for its role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Bulletin
Tribune
Tillie Wagner
Philadelphia
Robert MH. M. MacKenzie
Taylor
Philadelphia Times
Misa Tillie Wagner
North Thirteenth Street
Robert H. M. MacKenzie
MacKenzie
Wyoming Conference Anniversary at Kingston April 10
Arrangements for the ninth anniversary of the Wyoming Conference of Enworth Leagues are set by president Harry C. Perkins of Binghamton. The event occurs Sunday evening April 10 at Kingston in tandem with the Wyoming Conference annual meeting on April 12. Rev. George J. Barry of Chicago will speak. Music from the Wyoming Seminary quartet is planned and Perkins will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Enworth
Harry C. Perkins
Binghamton
Kingston Bundoay
George J. Barry
Chicago
Mushe
Wyoming Seminary Quartette
Perkina
May Secure Special Train For Soldiers Homecoming
The Mellor committee plans no action until Colonel Coursen explains the situation. They propose a special through train to bring soldiers home, with the government offering a mileage allowance of 70 cents per mile and the committee arranging from their end. The plan includes provisions to cover refreshment costs along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coursen
All Cars Stop in Front of Store Sales
Cars halt outside the store as sales promise deals and incentives. Attendees are urged to attend these advertised sales events for potential value and savings.
Benefit Affair for Montefiore Hebrew School Support
The Sixteenth Ward Special club hosts a ballot Music hall event in February to aid the Montefiore Hebrew school caring for poor orphans. Members urge ticket holders to remit or return tickets. All elevated trains stop at Lake Shore station offering quick service to most Metro West areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth Ward
Montefiore Hebrew School
Pergone
Chicago
Lake Shore
Metro- Pollan
Lincoln's Anniversary Observed by G A R Post and Veterans
Lincoln birthday activities set for February 14 by Kara Griffin Post G A R and Griffin camp Lone of Veterans. Exercises at the Post rooms Lackawanna avenue feature addresses by Samuel McDonald John Howe Wallace G Moser and Chaplain Beott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Kara Griffin Post
G. A. RK
Griffin Camp
Lone
Post
Lackawanna Avenue
Samuel McDonald
John '. Howe
Wallace G. Moser
Chaplain Beott
Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Promoted Worldwide
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as the cure for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea in children. The copy claims long use by millions of mothers and urges asking for Mrs Winslow by name at twenty five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Winslow
Drugeisia
Finest wines and cigars at Lane's in Smoke The Poconose
A concise ad note highlights Lane's at 320 Spruce Street offering a selection of fine wines and cigars for customers in Smoke The Poconose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane's
Spruce Street
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