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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1898

Page

8

Scranton Conclaves Open With Mixed Civic and Social Events

The twelfth annual laiquer of the Lipreved Order of septasophs convenes at the Scranton Bicycle Clubhouse with proceedings from the tenth annual convention in Dennaylvinia. A Penn Avenue social features Misses Martin and James, violin by Vanderveket, tea by Williams & MacAnulty, and a charity offering for the Ladies' Mission Society. Mrs. Meno Williams hosts a dinner with relatives. Hyron Ghibalun begins work as revenue prank agent, succeeding A. J. Campbell as local revenue official.

Scranton Lipreved Order of Septasophs Penn Avenue Martin James Conservatory Vanderveket George Carron Williams & MacAnulty Didhes Ladies’ Mission Society

Hahn Named Stamp Agent In Wilkes Barre

The Wilkes-Barre Times reports the appointment of Mr. Hahn as stamp agent for the region. Hahn, a respected attorney, has long served the party and led local committees. He studied at Lafayette College and trained in law with A. Puller, admitted to the bar in 18__, and is married to Nellie S. in 1840.

People's Bank Mire Joyce Campbell Byron G. Daha Wilkes Barr Cra Marty Hillman Lafayette College A. Puller Hahn Genin Mitt Nellie BH Molater Mr. Tlahn Fe Gustav Haim United State

Personal notices from Wilkes-Harre area

Thomas Walker of Wilkes-Harre was in the city yesterday. Miss Livy Carroll returned from Powerdale with a friend. Miss Marie Burke of Ponyavenue hosted guests Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs S B Stanton of Almira N Y visit Mr and Mrs Willam AH Dien Hampton Street. J S Williams and director Mise Jennie Williams left for New York to spend several days. Mr and Mrs Harlow Zitzleman Webster Avenue celebrate seventh anniversary with a reception and dance in Matters Hall Tuesday night.

Thomas Walker Wilkes-Harre Livy Carroll New York Elcv Harlow Zitzleman Webster Avenue Matters Hall

Weyandt brothers tangled in boarding house fraud case

William Weyandt was jailed for safekeeping to face court on charges of defrauding a boarding house favored by Hattie Cox. His brother Frederick Weyandt, a wagon mender, allegedly secured his appearance and later surrendered his bail. Frederick admits a debt claim for services, while the other arrest arises from the same dispute. The case proceeded to court with another detainee in line.

William Weyandt Mies Hattie Cox Weyanidis Nerton Weyandt Frederick Weyandt Hoth Alderman Howe Cmeer Cole Frederik Hin Frederick Weynandt Howbert William Wee Howe

Smith Harris Nuptials at St Luke's Episcopal Church

Miss Mary F Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Harris of Forest Court wed Robert H Smith in a ceremony at St Luke's Episcopal Church. Rev Rogers Is real officiated. Bridesmaid was Clara Harris and groomsman George Gingell. Both brides and attendants wore white taffeta with lace and bridal roses. The couple will reside in this city.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church Mary F. Harris Edward ‘Tp. Harris Forest Court Robert H. Smith Rogers Israel Clara Harris George Gingell

Lamp Explosion Triggers Fire at Samuel Reedy Home

A lamp exploded in the dining room of a rear Washington avenue dwelling near Ash street at 6 o clock last night starting a fire in a double frame house owned by Samuel Reedy. Occupants Mr Reedy and family and G W Wolford and family escaped. a bucket brigade extinguished without firemen. Damage described as slight.

Washington Avenue Ash Street Samuel Reedy Mr. Reedy G. W. Wolford Wolford

Property tax appeals heard across wards in city meeting

The board of revision and appeals heard objections from the owner of Ye Seventh ward concerning the event assessment. Today appeals will be heard from the Fifteenth ward Lomparraw from the fourteenth and Saturdays from the Eueh-Loonth wards.

Board of Revision and Appeals Lomparraw Eueh- Loonth

Lecture by Scranton Camera Club President on Nova Scotia

This evening Louis A. Osborne president of the Scranton Camera Club will deliver his lecture A Blowele four Across Nova Scotia in the Green Ridge theatre. The lecture will be illustrated with many stereoptilian views. A silver offering will be taken up at the door.

Louis A. Osborne Scranton Camera Club Nova Scotaa Green Ridge Throre

Bidder Williamson Among Offerers for State Capitol Contract

Williama of this city appeared as a bidder for the new state capitol building at Mayrisburge. His mis bid for the complete job was 1 022 808 dollars. Other bids ranged from 420 458 to 1 687 000 dollars.

Re. S$. Williama Mayrisburge Mis

Local donations tally for Cuban fund

Mee F P Woodward of Dunmore turned over 3 dollars to Mayor Bailey for the Cuban fund. Jacob Herckhardt contributed 1 dollar.

Mee F. P Woodward Dunmore Bailey Jacob Herckhardt

Oriental Stage and Carpets Rugs Sale Today

Notice announces Michaelian Bros. & Co. offering fine rugs at deep discounts on Washington Avenue. Readers are urged to settle outstanding bills at the Young Men's Christian Association, with addresses and names appearing in the notice.

Michaelian Bros. & Co Washington Avenue

Died Tigue infant in Scranton Pa

In Scranton Pennsylvania Pet. Veen doweph son of Mr and Mrs M J Tigue of 1% South Seventh wheel, age 7 months and 15 days. Interment Thursday afternoon at ? o'clock in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

Tigue Scranton Pet Veen Doweph M. J. Tigue Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Local Enterprise Shows Off New International Schools Car

The International Correspondence Schools unveil a private car built by Jackson & Sharp in Wilmington to tour major cities. It showcases instruction text, equipment for eight travelers, and exhibits highlighting engineers and public works figures. The car, led by R. J. Peete, will visit Boston or Cleveland after a Scranton launch, with a six-member sales corps and dozens of agents to court factories and colleges.

Wilmington Jackson & Sharp Company Del Jackson & Sharp Car Manufacturing Company Collery Engineer Company International Schools Tritone J. Peete Hiv Aesistant John G. Porsvih Lancaster Corps Foster Stanley FP. Allen Norman Foster Philadelphia Jlued F. McGranh Geo. J. Garrieues CC. W. Cleaver Mr. Mot Corpa Fiest Boston Cleveland Scranton Dows George Stephenson John Frite Abraham Hewitt John A. Robelling George H. Corlise George Weetinghouse, Jr James Wast Andrew Carmegie Thomas A. Scott Matthew Baird Sir Henry Gessemer James 2. Bade John F. Holloway Thomas A. Editon Robert Fulton Weetinghouse International Correspondence Schools Englih diMcustiea Internaonal Schoole

Young Carbondale youth sent to reformatory after theft

Seventeen-year-old John Woelker of Carbondale was arrested for stealing a pair of boats from John Beaman and, after asking to be punished, appeared before Judge Archbald. The judge ordered commitment to Huntington Industrial Reformatory after Woelker waived indictment and acknowledged his intent to accept consequences. The case had not yet reached a grand jury.

John Woelker Carbondale John Beamans Jones Archbald Huntington Industrial Reformatory Woelkers

Grandinetti seeks bail as judge weighs release

Alphonso Grandinetti and accomplice Vito Garardi appeared before Judge Archbald. Grandinetti, charged with attempted homicide, asked to be released on bail while his attorney Frank E. Boyle argued the defendant’s mother may travel from the old country to visit.

Archbald Jones Bondeman Boyle Grandinetti Alphonso Grandinatt Llallan Vito Garardi Utlea Frank E. Boyle Old Country

Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Color for Cotton and Wool

A vintage advertisement extols Diamond Dyes as a way to color cotton and woolen fabrics at home while saving money. It emphasizes simple use with no staining, advises choosing the correct dye for cotton versus wool, and warns against dyes that claim universal results.

Exhibition of Antiques At Universalist Church

Last evening the Universalist church hosted an antique exhibition transforming the chapel into a treasure house. Emphasis centered on an old fire place with crane and andiron, lanterns, pewter, china, coins, and relics on a long table across the room. Spinning drew crowd as Mrs. Loomis and Mrs. Champlin kept the wheels turning while Mrs. Collins spun flax. The event continues this afternoon and evening with light refreshments and enjoyed by attendees.

Universalist Church F. E. Loomis Mary Champlin P. T. Collins

Abutments of Key Bridge Targeted for Removal and Rethink

Authorities plan to remove one abutment owned by Lackawanna Tron and Steel and the other by Delaware Lackawanna and Western. The project aims to raise the bridge and establish a better grade for Carbon Street.

Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Carbon Street

Modern boarding house planned for Linden street site

J. and McAnalty weigh erecting a five or six story modern boarding house on the former Linden street and Madison avenue site. The proposed building would be specifically designed as a large up-to-date boarding home, a type not currently present in the city.

J. & McAnalty Linden Street Madison Avenue

Four-story retail space on Lackawanna Avenue for lease

Spacious four floor storefront on Lackawanna Avenue touted as prime retail location with April 1 rental and immediate possession. Auction of new furniture at 417 Penn Avenue begins this afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by A RB Harris, Auctioneer. Beecham's Pills advertised for stomach and liver ills.

Lackawanna Avenue Tribune Penn Avenue

Local Grocer Ad Offers Bargains on Staples

Advertises Fancy Philadelphia Print aan I pons prints and Wivesea seas food items. Bulk products include 25 lbs Best Patent Buck wheat Flour and Finest Cold Packed Tomatoes at 95c per dozen per can. Also offers California Navel Oranges per dozen 25c, Creamery Butter per pound, and York State Potatoes per bushel. Feed meal or corn priced at 75c per hundred.

Philadelphia

Parish Room Moves to Board of Trade Building

The parish room linked to St Tavke's Episcopal Church, housed in the Faurot house on Washington avenue for five years, will be removed this week to the East store room in the Board of Trade building. A social marks the formal opening of the new quarters Friday, with the Industrial class meeting Saturday. the change stems from a proposed YM occupancy of the Faurot house.

St. Tavke'’s Episcopal Church Fauret Washington Avenue Board of Trade Faurot House YM. G.A

Abatement Debate On Carbon Street Obstructions

The committee of councils tasked to clear Carbon Street did not meet yesterday afternoon. Councilman John Troche of the seventh ward is preparing data to assist the group. Two bridges span Carbon Street near Penn Avenue with thick stone abutments beneath them.

Carbon Street Withen John Oh. Troche Penn Avenue

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