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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1899

Page

5

Sige tar Goeteroms Bavese Swordsman Exhibition At Music Ball

At a local music ball a swordsman exhibition featured Sige tar Goeteroms Bavese and pupil Vincent Cassone. Scoring by Edward MReeum three, James Heckel eighteen, A W Juriseh three, and Pavese Wee sixteen marked the event. Referee Dr G Villone and announcer Harry J Hopewell presided. a comedy sketch by a local blackface group preceded the showcase.

Wiener Edward Mreeum James Heckel Uigtteen Wouta A.W. Juriseh Pavese Wee Neoum Igboy Ieal Niin Vincent Cassone G. Villone Harry J. Hopewell Lars Jwet

Astrological View of Mayor Bailey’s Administration

The Tribune's horoscope for Mayor Bailey's tenure notes Leo rising with no planet in the ascendant, Jupiter weakened in the twelfth, Saturn and Herachal in the fourth, and various hard aspects. It predicts stormy times, confrontations, and a lack of independence in carrying out ends for a Taurus born mayor.

Mobyor Palley Nevers Wnilelw Atielente Leo Neing Jupiter Catcer Saturn Herachal Housle Maley Moon Mercury Waleb Batley Bailey Owlve Torre

Thomas J. Kidd to speak on eight hour movement

Thomas J. Kidd, general secretary of the International Woolworkers of America, will deliver a lecture at Fuller's hall on the eight hour movement and related features. Kidd is described as an elegant speaker and a prominent figure within the organization.

Thomas J. Kidd Internation Woolworkers Amerw

Seventh Anniversary Exercises At Rescue Mission

The Rescue Mission on Franklin avenue marked its seventh anniversary with a crowd and a night of services. Founder back in work Mr Sanborn received a welcome return as Rev Robinson D 10 Ulrich and F W Pearsall spoke with an orchestra and choir providing music.

Rescue Mission Franklin Avenue Ite Mr. Sanborn Hi Health J Ti Stelle Mission Board of Management Hadley Woman's Christian Temperance Union Thenies H. E. Dewes Miya Graff Pele

Examinations Postponed and New Civil Service Schedule

The spring civil service exams set for March 1 are indefinitely postponed. The Civil Service Commission plans annual exams instead of semi annual ones. Annual exams in the post office service will be held on the first Wednesday after Nov. 15 each year. Revenue service exams shift to Sept 18 to Oct 2 yearly, with exact dates to be set later. Special exams may be arranged if needed.

Civil Service Louie G. Schouts Board of Examiners

Wedded by Aldermen in Philadelphia Bride Married Here

Miss Anna M Ravensow of Philadelphia wed Henry Schroeder of this city at 1 9 o clock yesterday morning. The ceremony occurred at the groom's parents home 45 Lackawanna avenue officiated by Alderman John T Howe. The couple will reside here. Also Virginia Bartdeen and Bor Tinding Matter, residents of South Scranton, were married Saturday afternoon by Alderman Rosen. They will reside in South Feronton with relatives for the present.

Mive Anna M. Ravensow Philadelphia Henry Schroeder John T. Howe Jacob Behroeder Lack- Awwanta Avenue Mies Marivaginia Bartdeet Bor Tinding Matter Routh Scrinton Aldertoan Roseon Air Mrs. Matter Bouth Feratton Henne Horechiell Tie Bowth Main Avenue Burechel Diceased Lauderbach Germany Ametion Dunmore Previoia Weel Borinton Abe Bursehel Arechhall Ur Bondale

Elias Howell A Candidate For City Controller

The People's Choice for City Controller Elias Howell born in Glamorganshire South Wales emigrated to Carbondale Pa in 1840 as a boy and later moved to Hyde Park forming a mercantile partnership Richamls Howell. His mining trade ties and family connections are noted as he declines public office prior to this nomination. Celestial Widow lodge members are summoned to attend the funeral of their brother W C Miller with conveyances to the cemetery.

Elias Howell Povnale Glamorganshire South Wales Carbondale Howell Beranton Lugerne County J. W. Howell San Francideo Addy Celestial Widow W. C. Miller

Ladies' Ald Society Plans Annual Dinner

The Ladies' Ald Society of the First Presbyterian will hold its annual dinner on Wednesday February 22 from 12 to 2 with supper at 6. Prices are fifty and twenty five cents respectively.

Ald Society of the First Presbyterian Chore

Prof Pavese Seeks Fencing Class Tuesday Evening

Prof Pavese plans a fencing class at Plorey & Brooks Tuesday evening from 7 to 9. The meeting aims to form a new group and invite interested participants to join.

Pavese Plorey & Brooks

Refund Guarantee for Wartacivd Syrup Ad

The document offers a money refund guarantee for Wartacivd Syrup of War promising full refund if it does not cure cough or cold. It lists J. G. Bone & Jon of Dunmore Pa and John FP Donahue of Scranton Pa as parties to the agreement and notes a two cent note as proof.

Giveone J. G. Bone

Revival series opens with Rev Dr Robertson at Penn Avenue Church

The mayor evangelist Rev Dr John Robertson spoke to Scranton ministers at the Penn Avenue Baptist Church morning meeting and opened a revival series with large local clergy attendance. He shared experiences from his beginnings in Scotland and his mentorship by Charles Spurgeon, urging quiet waiting on God and unity among clergy as meetings continue with afternoon sessions.

John Robertson Penn Avenue Ray Joly Robertson Penn Avenue Baptist Church Scranton Stev Phere Penn. Avenue Baptist Church de Gruchy John T. Watkins Robertson Scotland Spurgeon Bermon Ine Got Church of God RL FL O. Pierce John T. Wathine Sane Holiertein Zacchous Zacoheus Jesus Jesse

Amorphous Grocery Descriptions Mixed with Tea Prices

A fragment lists various goods and prices including Pure Gluten Flour 12% in sacks, teas such as Ceylon and Royal Crown, and measurements like 1.25 barrel and 106 pounds. The text is garbled with multiple stray characters and unclear quantities.

Brakeman Brady Killed While Coupling Cars in Providence

Chilles Brady a Delaware and Hudson brakeman of Providence was instantly killed while coupling cars between the electric light station and Carbon Street. Two gondolas were moved from the Hecht House switch to the train and a misstep led to Brady's skull being crushed. He served the company for thirty two years and left six motherless children. Funeral is set for Wednesday at 6 PM with interment in Cathedral Cemetery.

Chilles Brady Providence Delaware and Hudson Frank Callender Carbon Street Brody Leon Mace Jodie Brotherhood of Railroad Cathedral

Keystone Republican Club Rally at New American Motel

The Keystone Republican club held a rally at the New American Motel last evening with President Crapbell Hughes presiding. He praised the Republican party for promoting peace, progress, and prosperity while contrasting Democratic promises with Republican actions. Carl Brothers played instrumentals, John Kores performed, John Strange sang, and Walter Miller presided at the mic amid enthusiastic support for the Republican ticket.

Keystone Republican Club New American Crapbell Hughes Democratic Party Republican Party Natron Carl Brothers John Kores John Strange Walter Miller Mirac

Dr Ginner to Leave U S for Extradition Case

Sheriff Wagtter arrived with extradition papers and will leave for the West to pursue the case of Dr Samuel George Inner. The sheriff voiced doubts about Ginners pretensions citing recent articles, and suggested the Bishop is not viewed as highly in St Paul.

Sherif Wagtter Samuel George Inner Brck Sherif Ginners St. Paul Oime

Coroner's Jury Rules Blood Poisoning Fatal to Samuel Dotterer

The coroner's jury found Samuel Dotterer died from blood poisoning indirectly caused by a broken rib piercing the left lung after a port-torren incident at a Dunmore coal mine. Dotterer’s body was shipped to Morristown for funeral arrangements handled by Letchworth Funeral Director. A brother of the deceased, Philip Detterer, will supervise remains in Morristown under the Bream-Fitters' union.

Port-Torren Court House Samuel Dotterer Dunmore Letchworth Bream- Fitters’ Union Philip Detterer Chatree Morristown

Lafayette College Alumni Dinner in Northeastern Pennsylvania

The Lafayette College Alumni insul ation of Northeastern Pennsylvania holds its annual meeting this evening in the board of trade assembly room. A brush meeting is set for 6 40 with dinner at 7 sharp. Speakers include Dr Warfield Prof Bloombergh and local figures F L Philippa DPD L Harvey and Senator Grant Worring Hon Alfred Hand. Dr Pred Cross of Kingston will be toastmaster.

Lafayette College Pennsylvania Board of Trade Assembly de Warfield Bloombergh Warfield F. L. Phillipa DPD L. Harvey Honesdale Grant Worring Mounburg

Court Session Postponed To April By Federal Judge Absence

Federal court action delayed as the annual session set to open March 6 is moved to April 2 or 4. Deputy Clerk A J Colburn notes Judge Acheson is tied up with the U S circuit court of appeals in Philadelphia, causing the postponement.

A. J. Colburn United States Coun Acheson United States Circuit Court of Appeals Philadelphia

Yesterday's Marriage Licenses Scranton Entries

Scranton area marriage licenses show August Fiedler and Margarette Waiters listed, along with Henry Salisbury and Ellen Nichols. Other names include Reese Mammond and Margaret Doughton, with addresses and locations in Scranton and Wilkes-Harre.

August Fiedler Scranton Lend Rom Seeree Dunimofo Margarette Waiters Seranton Henry Salisbury Lehpeming Mich Ellen Nichols Everett Avenue Reese Mammond Wilkea Morre Margaret Doughton Wilkes-Harre

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endures for Teething Relief

An old advert touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for teething infants. It claims to soothe the child, prevent gum pain, cure wind colic, and ease distress, urging buyers to ask for the product by name at twenty five cents.

Scranton Campaign Tallies Endorse Big Republican Pluralities

Republican leaders in Scranton forecast large pluralities from 600 to 1,000 for the city ticket with Millar declaring the city normally Republican and Schadt predicting a decisive win. Democrats vow victory but internal tensions and crowds at headquarters hint at a tense election day environment.

W. G. Millar Republican City Executive Committee Campilla Millar Republlcan Scranton Camputen Tam Marecal Schadt Schadt Tribune John P. Kelly the Tribune Mote Republicans

Principals Round Table Elects Officers for Six Months

The Principals Round Table met on the high school lawn yesterday to elect officers for six months. President Marty Kemnmiering, Vice President W A Sputtenden, Corresponding Secretary Davids Owens, and Recording Secretary Alicia Jesse Lees were chosen. A paper on Suspension of Pupils was read by John T Jones, and a discussion followed urging greater cooperation between parents and teachers to reduce suspensions. A future paper on Teachers Mutual Benefit Association by Miss Lees was announced.

Prosentorzor Marty Kemnmiering W. A. Sputtenden Davids Owens Alicia Jesse Lees John T. Jones No. Is

Phoenix Dry Compound Extinguishers Sold For Two Dollars

Public notice promotes Phoenix dry compound fire extinguishers at two dollars each. It urges households and businesses to obtain complete protection and directs inquiries to Agents' Supply, room 2, ar cade.

Washington's Birthday Postal Service Schedule

Tomorrow Washington's birthday observed at the post office with stamp and general delivery windows open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The morning carrier delivery runs, while money order and registry windows will be closed all day. Kerra Al Ripple, Postmaster.

Washington Postofice Kerra AL Ripple

Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar Sold In Beranton

The Wilkes-Barre Record notes Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar is available at the eve stands of Reis von Brow near 4 Bpruce and S03 Linden ssoel. Mac and Lacks wuntg aronie.

Wilkes-Barre Beranton Reis von Brow Mac

Obituary notices for Dolph and other local figures

Frank M. Dolph of Scranton died in Warren from pneumonia. He led International Correspondence School efforts and served as a superintendent for Colliery Engineer Co. Family, funeral plans, and praise for his Christian character are noted. Also mourns for William B Thomas of Lansford and others from the mining community. details on births, deaths, and survivors across several households.

Frank M. Dolph Warren Dolph Severil Montha Colliery Engineer Company Internationa Warren Tribune M. Dolph Scranton High Street Sceraunton Ble G. W. Hesater Green Hidge Street Mr. Dolph Hin Etminton Cltleen

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Norton M. Norton Lackawanna Ave S. Main St Kodaks Kodak Supplies the Griffin Art Studio A. A. Lindabury Remdence Williame Jim Opp Postoffice Neardance South Main Avenue TAS Mgmullen & GO Keve Ti Trocers National Bank Bi Ackawanna Laundry TK Wartian Civil Service Commission Kadras Howele India Ceylon Royal Crown E. G Coursen Charles Brady DR. Ginner Lafayette Sehadt Democratic Committee Mr. Schadt Shanx Desmo Aimee Doeseph Mille Demonte Sehodt Murphy Principals' Round Table Scranton Postoffice Willam Bb. Thomas Lansfont United States Lansford Aberaman Wales J. W. Parson Price New York City Himeela Famosa South Thomas Onpow Gould Gwilym Gwent Thomann W. G. Thomas Loansford T D. Thomas State College Bellefonte Thomas University of Penneylyvanint Margaret May Keene Maldie Hom Thomin Ileediry Hiesom Pic Raynolds Clarke Bros Scranton Dairy Pierce’s Market Hand & Payne Washington Ave Peer Tae Ae Wyoming Ave Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO Telephone Strax, Soraltoy, Pa
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