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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1899

Page

5

Personal notices from Wilkes-Barre area social scene

Mrs W J Speece in city yesterday reported by local papers. Mr and Mrs Carpenter of Wilkes-Barre also visiting. Mrs Sheridan of Pittston reads to Mix Hoggerty of Providence. Margaret Gilline of Novi Molin Avenue travels weekly to New York City for a show. The Western part of the state takes note of completion delays and theater moves.

Word Joti Boutibpiek Phiritathale Wd Mtr Charpenter Wilkee-Darte Misa Mame Sheridan Pittatan Mixes Hoggerty Providence Read Margaret Illine Novi Molin Avenue New York City Wille Herte Tae Wilkes-Barre Butsunder Mitieger Hammersley Ifaw Wiles

Fencing Contests Promised With World Champion Signor Pavese

The world fencing champion Signor Pavese is billed to headline a show at Indianola Rockledge Hall. Local swordsmen including Janis Meolgi Ed Reoum Alex Chinn Captain Jamts Mobr and Captain Morria Naturathy are named as contenders. Vaudeville acts by Morey CO Mat ley Francie Phondies and a black faced team are planned as part of the evening. Temperature reports from the area note high winds and an orange grove scare. no Florida trip this spring per Dr G E Hill.

Signor Generesa Pavese Europe Simnar Morey CO Matley Francie Phondies Darktown Thinment Indianola Rockledge Fia The World and Herald Jacksonville A&i de C la. Hill G. E. Hill Tero Freesing G. E. Hil Florida

Gibbons & Co Coal and tobacco ads in Wilkes-Barre area

Local notices promote Gibbons & Co coal at retail delivered citywide and advertise inexpensive wires and cigars at Lane's 220 Spruce Street. Also listed are Wilkes-Barre Record availability through Melwan Bros at Spruce and Linden and Lackawanna avenues for Beranion, Mac, and Lackawanna users.

Lane's Spruce Street Wilkes-Barre Melwman Bros Spruce Lackowanna Avenue

Funeral of Very Rev John Pinnen Seen by Priests and Bishops

Funeral proceedings for Very Rev John Pinnen of Pittston proceed with many priests and bishops expected to attend. The Pittston Catholic societies form guards of honor as mourners view the body and a catafalque is erected in front of the main altar. The crypt will be laid under the alcove with a marble plaque after burial and telegrams arrive from distant towns as dignitaries send condolences.

Ityan Philadelphia John Pinnen Pittston Pitteton Huse

Blockade Eased and Rails Return to Normal Service

Roads opened and trains running on schedule after a heavy snow. Delaware Valley line and branches resumed service, streetcars restored most routes, and city workers cleared snow piles. Passengers were accommodated at hotels as rail traffic returned to normal before noon.

Bioskate Tonnedale Deliowire Madron Street Car Company Taylor Kyton Street Abe Dunmore Corners Dunemore Union Cash Pittston Avoca Mellevie North Main Tue Pftes Silliman Strat Boyle Lehigh Valley Railroad

Truesdale Suggested for Key Railroad Post

A scrambled report notes Truesdale as a candidate for a top management role at the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railway. It mentions directors including Baker, Kookerellen, Mak, and Twombly and cites age and retirement of Samuel Sloane as context for leadership change.

Chietge Wawa Truesdale Sud Gener Tend Delewars Linkawatinn Samuel Browne Monacha Cort Ceorge

St Joseph's Society Plans Catholic Women Convention

At a meeting in College hall the St Joseph’s Society of Catholic women arranged a convention for the second Wednesday in March. The aim is to form a large organization to support the home and link women from different churches with the new society. Bishop Hoban will read a cipellar urging women to join.

St. Jomp's Poundling Home Society College Hall

Langstaff Kelly Contest and Dunnmore Voters Report

Yesterday Dunnmore residents were examined for the Langstaff Kelly contest on behalf of the respondents. The Agents Supply Co has secured agency for Phoenix Fire Extinguisher and will demonstrate at the municipal building at 24 p.m. today. Jan MacCliven will read at Nesbitt theater Wilkes-Barre Friday evening with a special train from Scranton at 7. Ticket price 1 and 75 cents. The Mim Park church supper scheduled for Thursday night was postponed indefinitely.

Dunnmore Charles Webber Doin O'Hare T. P. Letchworth Fb, Swartz Joseph Vickers Harvey Edwards Nelson Krotwer Michael Monahan James Pryle Phoenix Fire Jan MacCliven Nesbitt Theater Wilkes-Barre Scranton Mim Park Church

Oath to Refund Promise on Greene's Warranted Syrup

Local undersigned pledge to refund money if Greene's Warranted Syrup fails to cure cough or cold. The guarantee covers a full bottle and promises prompt payment if not satisfied. Signed by residents ofanton and Pa, including John P ue.

Greene John P. Ue Anton

Williamsport Board of Control Finance Meeting Review

Board discusses deficits across accounts, approves January pay rolls for teachers and substitutes totaling 16 067.22. Committees review expenditures for four months, with several departments running deficits. Communications from Solicitor Reedy address clock donation and school improvements, while a resolution mandates monthly attendance data by building.

Williamsport Board of Control D. J. Reedy Read Chord of Control Pellows Casey Mike Cicety Arts Jennings Pianoois Bupder Finney A. Seamans Merl Wilitimesport Board Mas Edward Fidler Peter Soteltor D. J. Reedy Keely

Master Plumbers State Convention Highlights Scranton Standouts

The annual convention convened after delays with delegates from Pittsburg Philadelphia Allentown and Scranton. Officers were praised as reports show membership above ten plus strong city associations. The Flinn bill extending sanitary laws to third class cities drew Union support and new inspectors powers.

Philadelphia Board of Trade Rooms Frank P. Blythe Pittsburg Joeseph A. Weldon John H. Breall Allentown John M. Addy George Addy Frank McKnight Frank McGuinness William A. Willams G. Ferley John& Leslie W. M. McCormick Sharon Peter Farve John FF Gorman Charlee Ichrei Wilkes-Barre John Schneider Henry Gunster James B. Doyle Lewis Behmacher M. ‘Jt. Howiey Scranton Bil Boards of Health Weldon Pittweburg Reading Erie York Newcastle Lancaster Harrisburg Thomas Stone Greenville Second View Lews Schumacher Third View W. H H. Williams John &. Leslie John FH. Pirchall Yellving M. T. Howley New Orleans Apel

Thomas Smith Injured at Dickson Plant

Thomas Smith, a machinist at Dickson Manufacturing Company Clifton works, was seriously injured yesterday when a large iron plate swung and crushed him against a machine. His left thigh was broken and internal injuries were feared. Smith, a widower with two children in the west, resided with Edward Hawkins on North Garfield Avenue.

Thomas Smith Dickson Manufacturing Company Clif Works Smith Hoe Edward Hawkins Garfield Avenue

Ash Wednesday Services at St Luke’s Church

Ash Wednesday services at St Luke’s Episcopal church were held yesterday morning and last night. A 7 o’clock Holy Communion service opened the day with a 10 o’clock penitential service. Rev. Rogers Israel officiated and delivered a sermon on the Lenten season. The observance began with the penitential rite read and included exhortations for proper observance.

St. Luke's Entecopal Rogers Israel Mr. Igrac

Funeral of Mrs Calpin at Holy Cross Church

From 555 Fourth Street the funeral of Mrs Mary Calpin was held Friday morning. The funeral procession went to Holy Cross Church for a solemn high requiem Mass celebrated by Rev John Loughran with Deacon W F O-Donnell and Rev J A McCabe. Interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery. Pallbearers were Patrick Murphy Patrick Calpino Patrick Finneran and Robert Flynn.

Fourth Street Mary Calpin Frends Nelghbers Tremains Holy Cross Church John Loughran Hey W. F O'Donnell J. 4. McCabe Loughran Cathedral Patrick Murphy Patrick Calpino Patrick Finneran Robert Flynn

Lake Shore H Railroad Route Through Scenic Regions

Description of the Lake Shore H Railroad journey from New York to Buffalo to Cleveland and Chicago with notable views along the Hudson, Lake Erie, and fertile valleys. Advertises a detailed route book from Cleveland and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla, Hood's Pills, and F.lyrane acid clothing offers.

Lake Shore New York Buffalo New York Central Railroad Hudson York State Cleveland Lake Erie Pennsylvania Chicago Air Line Junction Butler Ohio

Special Lenten Services at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Last night Holy Trinity Lutheran Church held special services to open the season of Lent. Pastor Rev. G. Spieker delivered a thoughtful sermon with guidance for observing the period. Confession and absolution followed in preparation for the Lord's Supper next Sunday.

Holy Trinity Church G. Spieker

Width of old roads records in Wilkes-Barre

Clerk Frank Phillips of the city engineers department and Assistant City Solicitor James K. Burnett are in Wilkes-Barre compiling orders that establish the routes of old roads through the former Providence township. The records are needed to finalize the delineation of property lines and municipal boundaries.

Frank Phillips James KR. Burnett Wilkes-Barre Providence Township

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