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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1899

Page

5

Personal notices and wedding marriages in Wilkes-Barre area

The item lists several individuals visiting and attending events in the Wilkes-Barre region. It notes the forthcoming marriage of Elizabeth Murphy to Deputy Prothonotary James M. Areslin of Wilkes-Barre and mentions James Connor’s resignation from the Din Rern Record management as he joins The Publishing.

Marrtine Mies Eilnabeth Murphy James M. Areslin Wilkes-Barre James Ty Coninor Abe Thepublionny

Republicans Stayaway From Joint Council Session

A joint session called to discuss tax provision and appeals failed to convene as Republican members did not attend. Oliver refused to back Morris, citing Morris voting with a Democrat in the last election. The session was adjourned for two weeks. regular and special sessions remained unaddressed.

Tov Yourney Messrs Rowlie Melvin Kearney McCanh Frabh Coyne Boyte Shea Elect Council Aml Callcus Oliver Morris Meean Inet Afr Jackson Io Coleman Common Branch Select

Inquest of Furey to Proceed After Death in Wirroon

The body of Charles Furey who died recently in Wirroon at the Grand Central annex will be laid to rest at Cathedral Cemetery tomorrow morning at 11. A Grand Army of the Republic delegation will supervise the burial. Coroner Reverts will hold an inquest this evening at 4 in the arbitration room of the courthouse, with jurors A Williams W FR Hughes Thomas A Ponahow M o Tialt William Tr Choenias and W May empanelled to hear testimony.

Pemalne Dave Chiaples Furey Wirroon Grand Central Annex Hay Welock Grand Army of the Republic Ovenine Velock Heathe

Unique and dainty novellion in Scranton display

A brief item notes a dainty novellion featured by the Bookman and Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar in Scranton. It mentions Belue map Brow and a local address on 44 Bpruce and ME Linden avenues, with nearby Lockewonno avenue.

Scranton Pews Belue Luc

Warranty refund pledge for cough syrup bottle

The undersigned agree to refund money for a bottle of Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar and also provide a Santient bottle to prove sale or money refunded. Signed by J. G. Bone and others.

J. Ig Bone & On Amore Ferontop

Solemn Requiem Follows Death of Scranton's First Bishop

Immense cathedral crowd attends the pontifical requiem for the late Rev. Bishop O'Hara in Philadelphia’s cathedral. Archbishop Ryan presides with six bishops and priests offering the funeral mass and sermon. Remains interred in the cathedral crypt amid final rites and prayers.

Ryan BRL O'Hara Denominatone Otter Mean Philadelphia B. P. Prendergast Metjuaid Rochester James A. Mefaul Trenton John FL Fitemourtivo Brie A Burke Albany Sith Thev Juroma Dougherty Georgstown University Ay Toofos Provident St. Michaels College Toronto Gerald BP Conshiry Dew FJ Derry Moy F. J. Conlin Johnstown J. H. Cammine Ireland T. W. Theres Duntwoodls Hwan Plot Winter Father Pribyss Plymouth M. E. Lynatt Jermyn I. J. Melle Fourth Surunten J. McMante Green Ridge PL. Murphy Olyphant Thomas J. Rea Susur Neteh Themis J. Donahoe Pissvduth Father Bor- Arath Hyan T. F. Kiernan Parsons ES. Phillips Hareton Joseph Keefe Cathedra Iev. Gallagher Church of the Visitation Philadelthie Joseph HH Neill St. Francischineh Philadelphia John O'Connell St. Patrick's Church Tey Joseph &Trahan Jenkintown Hey David Egan Shereh Pramphia Dosep Welly Imei John McLaughlin Oessetin Viehonm Brant AteMyatitsa Providency Wroderick Petr Christ Coffey Carlon- Wate Ceremounies Ris Ohara Papos Po, Winters Howler Nev Feelow Thor Fy J. Goldun Willoamsport Thurifers M.r. Letts Beranton DL 7 Sirworthy Sugar Notch Mores Jd. Meals Sourc Dona Diehop Rae Evhl Ming Horstman Cleveland Dahton Oiéara At. Charles Barre Wis Bermat Hiehon Hoban Fitemaurice Siehop Prendergast McFaul Hoban Scranton

Telephone union challenge to Central Pennsylvanian line

The Anthracite Telephone company of Hazleton plans consolidation with existing lines in Schuylkill and surrounding counties to extend wires to Tamaugus Mahanoyville Pottsville Conyngham Sunbury Williamsport and Wilkes Barre. In Wilkes Barre 1200 subscribers exist as talks of cheaper service and better exchanges advance. Coal companies push the move amid high rates from Pennsylvania and Central Telephone divisions of the American Telegraph and Telephone company.

Penneylvania, Telephone Company Behuylhill Legorne Anthracite Telephone Company Hualeton McAdoo Freeland Tamaugus Mahanoyue Potteville Conyngham Sunbury Wilammeport Wilkes-Barre Meade Edvance Magicton Schuylkill Biy Upper Ponnearivanta Telephone Company Central Telephone Company American Telegraph and Telephone Company

Gibbons & Co Announces Coal at Retail Across City

Melvored coal offered by Gibbons & Co at affordable prices for all city areas. Also highlighting The Poconos Cleaner telephones for inquiries.

Fatal gas explosion at Dodge mine injures three surveyors

A Dodge shaft explosion near the entrance in Sixth Ward seriously burned Horace Johns, Joseph Evans, and Stephen Smith, all surveyors for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. John Davis died from injuries after entering the mine with a naked lamp, triggering the blast that also burned the others. Davis had long service with the company and survived by a widow and seven children. funeral plans were announced.

Horace L. Johns Joseph E. Evans Stephen Smith Dodge Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Conoenny Entg Te Ain, Hiovie Thomas James William J. Davis David Thomas Moxes Taylor Hospital Johns Wee Avans Smith Davis Ilo Dreensed Tredesir South Wales Ies Lewis Mavis Jackson Street Baptist Church David L William L Lewis, Reilly & Davie Sarth A Mendelssohn Lauer

Recovery Certain After Coast Down Clay Avenue Hill

Miss Julia Sheridan sustained a skull fracture and severe contusions while coasting down Clay avenue hill on January 24. She was taken to Hahnemann hospital and is recovering rapidly with careful care. Her escort escaped injury though both youths who coasted earlier caused the mishap.

Julia Sheridan Clay Avenue Hill Hahnemann Hospital Mire Sheridan M. BR. McDonald Mia Elizabeth Connett Miss Sheridan Womdre Induries

Luxurious gas coaches on New York Chicago route

Standard Pullman and Wagner Bullet Slooping care and luxurious vestibulated gas coaches, heated by steam, run daily between New York and Chicago via the Lackawanna and Nickel Plate roads. Dining cars on Nickel Plate offer meals at reasonable prices. Through day coaches with colored porters. Rates lower than other lines. For information contact D L W R R agents or Nickel Plate Road, 201 N Main St, ... Notice: banks closed on holidays February 1, 7, and 22 for Lincoln, election day, and Washington’s Birthday per Scranton Clearing House Association.

Pullman Wagner New York Chicago Lickawanna Nickel Plate Scranton Binghamton Cleveland F. J. Moore Nickel Plate Road N. Main St Pustato

Georgetown Alumni Dinner Honors Rev Father Dougherty

Former Georgetown priests and alumni gathered at the Jermyn last evening for a dinner honoring Rev Father Jerome Dougherty of Georgetown. Attendees included Rev. D B MacGoldrick and Rev. Dr. George J Lucene, with Dougherty noted for his long Scranton ties and service as chaplain during the Civil War era.

Jerome Dougherty Georgetown University Bishop Hare Jermyn Georgetown DB. J. MacGoldrick Ceorme J. Lucene Father Dougherty Scranton Unplean Camp Alger Fort Myer Tather Dowrherts Georgetown Univerity

St Luke's Parish House Opens With Amateur Concert

A grand audience filled the Assembly Hall for the opening of St Luke's Parish House. The Gothic oak interior and the new elevator astonished guests while performances by Miss Timberman Miss Garagan and Mr Watkins delighted. Notable acts included a D B Atherton Charles Sanderson sketch and a duet in Oriental costume with Miss Timberman and Miss Carion.

St. Lukes Assembly Hall Joors Bennie Throop Mary Mary Phelps Joseph O'Brien Miss Timberman Flack Garagan Browning Tupple Messrs Watkins Beynon D. B. Atherton Charles Sanderson Isadore Muzh B. Derman Mises Julia Allen Yielih Misa Blackman Miss Buck Miss Garigan J. T. Watkins Atso Hhs Philharmonic Quartette Messie Evans Bunnell Mia. Carion Miss Timbermand Misa Richmond Misa Wililame

Grifters robbed Grove house proprietor in Priceburg

Williwin Tressar, owner of the Grove house, was conned out of 100 dollars in a dice scam at a Priceburg hotel. Two well-dressed men invited to play, a third joined, bets were placed, and the trio fled with the cash. Detective Leyshon is investigating.

Williwin Tressar Priceburg Rovenr Issar Leyshon

Bible Lecture Tonight at Penn Avenue Chapel

Robert F. Pierce will lecture the Intertutural Sunday school lesson and lead the Bible class at Penn Avenue Capitol Church tonight. All Sunday school teachers and Bible students invited. Professor Hayden Evans and others will conduct a patriotic service at 7 45, before the lesson. Pierce will give a commentary on the lesson for next Sunday and present helpful illustrations for teachers.

Robert FB Pierce Suneday Penn Avenue Bapital Hayden Evans Holy of the Church

Wounded Uniontown Baseball Player Promoted in Manila

Lieutenant Albert J. Buttermore of Company B Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers was wounded at Manila in the recent engagement with Filipino forces. A native of Uniontown he played for Reading and other state league teams and was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant after joining the Manila expedition.

Albert J. Buttermore Pennsylvania Volunteers Manila Uniontown Reading Mt. Gretna Buttermore

Steam Heating and Plumbing PF and M T Howley Ad

Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup advertises a teething aid used by millions of mothers for teething pain, wind, and diarrhea. The ad claims worldwide availability and urges buyers to ask for Mire Winslow’s Soothing Syrup at pharmacies, priced twenty five cents a bottle.

Woolworth ward proposes large extension to protected district

Mr. Mortis of the Eighteenth ward has an amendment ready to extend the protected district boundaries from Scranton Street to West Lackawanna Avenue and along the D L and W tracks. He argues the south side of West Lackawanna avenue and acres near Feranon Street are a dangerous area with two frame houses and several mills that should be barred from new frame construction. The fire committee will review the ordinance at the next council meeting and a majority support is unsure.

Morris Lackawanna Avenue Lackawanna Mifflin Spruce Penn Mulberry Jefferson Linden Clift Street Adams Avenue Mulberry Street Penn Avenue Spruce Street River Vine Street Jefferson Avenue Delaware Comet Wryoming Fine Washington Gibson Kressler Court West Lackawanna Avenue Delaware, Lackawanna Am Feranton Street Butt Fire Committee of Common Council

Afternoon Reception at Mrs Matthews Home

A large, fashionable gathering greeted Mrs Charles F Matthews at her Monroe avenue residence for an afternoon reception. Mrs Walter Matthews aided in receiving guests while Mrs Georgy Griffiths and Mrs Frank Phillipe presided at tea and refreshments were served by a committee including Miss Louise Matthews and Miss Emily Mayer. Huntingdon catered the event and Mrs Matthews hosted a later supper for the ladies.

Charles F. Matthews Monroe Avenue Matthews Walter Matthews James P. Dickson BR. G. Brooks Willard Matthews W. RB. McClare William Matthews Elizabeth Matthews Co. B. Penman Helen VP Chamberlain Buffalo Cerved Frappe Evelyn Marian Matthews Dinin Marechal Neil Georgy Griffiths Frank Phillipe Louise Matthews Emily Mayer Bessie Howe May Kingsbury Huntington

Orr sues railroad for balance on Wilkes-Parre line work

Albert Orr through attorney G F Butler files four summons in assumpsit against the New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad for 15 11104 owed for work and materials on the Wilkes Barre and Eastern project between Stroudsburg and Wilkes Barre. Only 21140 has been paid, with the remainder due. The company has paid nothing beyond the initial payment despite requests.

Albert Sr. Orr Willkes-Durie FE. G. Butler New York, Susquehanne and Western Railroad Company Wilkes-Parre and Tastern Stroudsburg Wilkes Grr Come Pany

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hoods Pills advertise cures

An advertisement claims Catarre can be cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla which cleanses the blood of taints and heals the body. It promotes Hood's Pills as the only accompanying medicine and mentions cures for liver issues. It also notes F. L. Crane selling cloth jackets at half price.

Catarre Hool Hood F. L. Crane

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