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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1899

Page

7

Fire hydrants frozen hindered city blaze response

Carbonale reports coral destruction at Edward Atkinson’s Beltoont Street house. Firemen thawed a hydrant to obtain a stream, with half the town’s hydrants likely inoperative. The Tribune warned months earlier about testing hydrants, urging central city checks amid exceptional weather to protect property.

Edward Atkinson Beltoont Street Tri- Dune MacDonough Lee Tribune

Entertainment event at Watt's hall features local musicians

An evening program by N L Moone Trinity Sunday school presents a symphony orchestra recital including piano and tenor solos, mandolin club and violin roles. Participants include Myrtle Plackwell from Wyoming Seminary Kingston J H Blackall Cine On ta N Y, Mr Battle Mr Johnson Oneonta N Y and Merle Cheabinn among others.

Watt's Hall N. L. Moone Trinity Symphony Orchestra Earl iMnaycock Mise Myrtle Plack Wyoming Seminary Kingston J. H. Blackall Cineonta N.Y. Heap Seo J. Battle Johnson Oneonta N. Vi Mlonnwr Jones Chib Mackall Wil Merle Cheabinn

Telephone projects prompt charter review in Carbondale

A solicitor for Central Penneyt sanian Telephone company visits the city for two days promoting long distance service with new transmitters. Contracts extend to April 1 and subscribers must keep service. The council committee reviews the Carbondale Telephone company charter with possible continued service as a result.

Central Penneytsanian Telephone Company Iis Veen Carbondale Telephone Company Councilmank Continunius

Mitchell Hoge Company Elects Officers and Delegates

The Mitchell Hoge company names officers including President T B Campbell and Secretary J Harry Mawton. Delegates to the state convention include J Barry Rowlson and M Thomas. Foreman T H Herbert, first assistant A B Thompson, second assistant E Lowery, trustees George Ward EB Lowery Charles Letts Will White. State firemen relief committee members are T B Campbell P P A Miron Dbure and A A Letts.

Mitchell Hoge Company T. BE. Campbell C. 8. Alexander J. Harry Mowlton A. HW. Lotta John Swackhammer J. Barry Rowlson M. Thomas T. H. Herbert A. BM Thompson E. Lowery George Ward EB. Lowery Charles Letts Will White State Firemen's Relief Committee A. Miron- Dbure A. A. Letts

Delaware and Hudson workers return as lines repair progress

The article notes Fieorice Chapman resume at the Delaware and Hudson after a week's illness. Passenger No. 92 undergoes repair work. Mrs Aunt is dangerously ill with pneumonia fears. Several residents, including A. Berry and Richard Pinction, are mentioned with health and work updates. A mayoral delegation from Columbus con vention City Philadelphia and other locals are referenced with travel and injuries from a coal accident.

Fieorice Chapman Delaware and Hudson Clifford Ivy A. Berry Richard Pinction Pike Street Mies Mery Morey South Church Diag Scranton BR. Munn Maron Pletar Nineveh N, Y J. J. O'Neill Philadelphia Frank Kelly Anthony Redey Orchard Strees Delaware and Hudon HM. A. Lewis Summit Avenue Mary Morrison Mermont Street Gertrude Murray J. Pyan Menosdale M.D. Meaker Olga Ateph

Epworth League convention attendance noted in Scranton

Eis and Dr Mace attend the Epworth League convention. At Munroe, Mr. J. A. Wellivepent yesterday with friends in Scranton.

Eis Dr Mace Epworth Tmunnore J. A Scranton

Special convocation of ancient order and lodge notes

A noisy convocation at Odd Folliws hall confers a marked degree on Belaer Comander Genies Slaites and nine candidates from Moncer City Gaette lodge plus one from Green Ridge. The event includes a Windsor hangquened reception and local weather charm. Also announced is a Woman's Home Missionary society benefit at the Methodist Evjigcopp church with plans and entertainment details to come.

Meonnevivania Kilehta of the Mystic Chain Odd Folliws’ Hall Owventig Belaer Comander Genies Slaites Jonah W. Evins M. W. Atdereon Samuel Peany Eotn Coley Knigst Willist Taonting Henry Chapman Alward James G. Th Trotand Moncer City Gaette Cur Dondale Lice Lodge Green Ridge Windsor Green Woman's Home Missionary Society Evers Neety Ocomy Jeralyn Wil Belme Heln Mise Alice Davis Hagleton Jamies Ming Abraham Flking West Mayfield Witham Weethnaton Fourth Street Willi Hinker Schubert Choir Scranton Mntorprise J. Thomas Liew Therbert Borantan Wand Lewis Providunes Mises Cora Iifin Detraedar Davis Chivenoe Blakes Arthur Colura Charles Maynard Warlerk DD. Winter & Co Charlix Klondike Frank Hel

Taylor News Highlights And Local Socials In Taylor Town

Miss Janet Ingliz visits Youngville relatives. Ne 2rohooul scholars enjoy a trip to Olyphant. The Calvary Baptist cantata Merry Mutk Miuide directed by Professor David J. Jones opens with a Mat harmonist. Mrs Thomas Prendergast dies at 48, funeral tomorrow. A new choir to compete at the February 22 event under Professor Richard Watkins. Invincible Commanders Noeane meet in Freese's hall. Mary Howolla hosted by cousin Mixes Robling. Sleigh ride from Greenwook to Clark's Summit, ward politics stirring in First ward.

Janet Ingliz Youngville Hattie MacKennie Calvary Baptist Church Prorernor David J. Jones Waele Ove Thomas Peridergenet Lypur Street Ape Altre Jaane Hoppertre Doneet Effi Nicholas Fagan Mirs More Markenbourg W. Via Libby Ligdle Dorsle Rhody Joseph George Prendergast Arehbeard Onetury Washington Richard Watkins Watking’ Cure Hyde Park Noe Knights of Malia Freese Mary Howolla Mixes Mame Robling Moore Greenweon Clark

Local Political Tickets and Community Notices

Two tickets appear in the field for the Republican and Citizens parties with a Citizen ticket in the Fourth ward for Mrs. Walter Jamon of North Taylor. A cantata rehearsal titled Merry Millemal will be at Weber's rink this evening with members urged to attend. Taylor Pyne and Helden collieries will receive earnings for January today. Mrs. David S. Price of Clara Bummit has returned home after a visit here.

Citrzen Walter Jamon North Taylor Merry Millemald Weber Taylor, Pyne Helden Collieries David S. Price Clara Bummit

Fires Struck Pittston Area Amid Busy Local Scene

Two fires yesterday caused damage in Pittston area as alarms sounded early morning. A house on Port Griffith road burned, water limits hindered suppression, with losses around one thousand dollars insured. A waterville church near dismissal saw a bucket brigade save the building, damage under one hundred dollars insured. James Hefferan of Oregon dies after illness, funeral set for Saturday. Exeter club hosts Troxell and Long after returning from South Carolina trip with a large stag event. Slot machines vanish again as police crackdown resurfaces. Klondike trip planned by WHL Research reorganizing adventurers. Rob ert Fromer honored by Henry Grattan Society with observance and a banner feature. Streetcar and LV trains disrupt travel. Dallas to Wilkes-Barre detours noted. Wolf recovery and veterans remembered with quarterly checks. Mary Golden funeral held in Wilkes-Barre. Sylver of Tutshore visits Pittston. Curran tours Electric City. seventh regiment invites for Washington’s Birthday parade.

Andrew Martin Port Griffith James Hefferan Oregon Thomas Maloney Upper Pittston Hetter Hoeetors Troxell Long South Phralina Exeter Club Hanson Luzerne Jor Carte Bhlinche Albout Powers That Be Hurke Henry Grattan Despcration Robert Fromer Wilkes-Barre Scranton Lehigh Valley Alex Bryden Howard Frear West Side Dallas Trucksville Rauvh W. H. Holvey Women’s Christian Temperance Union Falla KK. A Corey Anne Sam Les Mary Golden Wilkee-Berre Market Street Sylver Pittston Tutshore John Curran Electric City Hagieton Washington

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Chicago Druggists

Thomas Whitfeld & Co. 宣 promote Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe noting prompt relief and prevention of pneumonia tendency. For sale by all druggists with Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents.

Thomas Whitfeld & Co Wahashwe Jackson-61 Chicaxo All Druggiate Matthews Broa Sa Remedy CO Goranten Marinow Bros H. C. Ganderven Drupginis

Honesdale Community Notices and Upcoming Events

Irregular lecture on the life of Christ at Paptiat church Inst evening. Epworth league attendance at Dunmore. Freeman's orchestra performs six pieces for Hawlew Mannerétyer anniversary. Rev James Po Ware to conduct services at Waymarn Sunday 1 pm. Tax holidays Feb 1 and 28. Grace church ladies host Easter afternoon tea Feb etc. Martha Washington dinner planned by Presbyterian ladies Feb etc. J W Guernsey moves music store to Baldwin building March. Honesdale trains now at 7 29 a m 1 17 a m 3 26 and 6 40 p m four daily. Gravity system previously six trains. Fred Bunnel substitutes in public school for Miss Jeane Bidow.

H. J. Whaten Christ Paptiat Stev. J. BE. Hone James Crosley Mies Jennie Pall Dunmore Freeman James Po Ware Waymarn The Grace Church Cnte Ecale Mostra Fread Keen Herbert la Has Honesdale Hince White AM Presbyterian Church Martha Washington Feh J. W. Guernsey Dadwin Mareh J N. DB. Spencer Delaware and Hudson Fred Bunnel Jeane Bidow

Local residents socialize and travel notes from Lake Windia area

Mrs Shelly and daughter visited, gatherings hosted by Mr and Mrs Pufford at Clark's Summit, sleighing parties, chaperones Professor Hanyon and Miss Hillis, and Mr Dre Davis doing fly work at La Plume. Leon Davis returns from Alvinsens. Courtney Hourdmin improving. Frank Colvin visited Scranton. Feb V7.

Shelly Lake Windia Mra G. Shoemaker Palmer Smmith A. B Professor Hanyon Hillis

Presbyterin church folk enjoy sleigh ride to Carbondale

Miss Henrietta Callahan of Chicago visits Dunmore street home of Thecas O’Hara. Marriage announcement for Showkevo and Hattie Coombe next Wednesday. Saturday social at Edwards hall for St George Episcopal Mission with a quilt prize and refreshments. Corbett Fitzgerald fight shown at the opera house. Professor Cumming takes central school pupils sleigh ride to Marshwood for a lecture. Young People society hosts a Japanese social at Blakely Baptist church tonight.

Carbondale Henrietta Callahan Chicago Thecas O'Hara Dunmore Street Showke Hattie Coombe Loike Pildie Edwards Hall St. George'’ Episcopal Mission Frank Opera House Cumming Central School Marshwood Cummings Young People's Society Blakely Haptist Church

Local residents return and new Silk Mill opens

David Chapman has returned home after months away seeking fortune in Washington territory. Mr. McLaughlin and his family, former Petersburg residents, move to Main street and work at the town’s new silk mill which began operations last Monday. John Wesley Castle No 449 Knights of the Golden Eagle will hold their regular session this evening and Adair knights are asked to attend.

David Chapman Washington Territory McLaughlin Petersburg Main Street John Wesley Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle Adair Knights

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