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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1899

Page

5

Personal notes from a crowded social week in Florida and beyond

The item lists social visits and arrivals across Florida and nearby cities. Attendees include Mrs Lows Lohmann of Spry alreet, Miss Frances Metos, Rev J C B Feeley, Mrs Samuel Wooler, George Sanderson, Miss Marion Banieraon, and William D D Jones among others. It also mentions Parahontas officials visiting Hiawatha and a Knights of Malta group preparing for adoption work in Carbondale, plus a report from the Teague convention in Pittsburg bound in a bound volume.

Samuel Wooler Frances Metos New York Est George Sanderson Marion Banieraon Green Kidaw Pottre de Leon Anguatine Fla Wiliam DD. Jones Old Poi Comfort Bit Nousin Exellty Jones North Mydewye- Vln Yertondar Mery BM Kooriy Ol Forge Winowo Parahontas Patiia Hiawatha Carbondale J. F B. Robethen Republican League of Clube Pittsburg Fyow Relnthen

Burglars Try Multiple Homes Along the Hill

A concerted burglary spree occurred last Thursday night targeting homes of notable locals. M H Dale’s residence was entered as several suspicious figures loitered near J T Crawford’s property. An intruder tried ex-Mayor Connell’s Clay Avenue home, a man with his head in a window alarmed a maid. A Mulberry Street house was entered but nothing stolen while a small dog deterred other intruders.

M. HA. Dale J. T. Crawford Connell Clay Avenue Mulberry Street

World Dress Fables at Globe Warehouse Display

New York and summer dress fabrics dominate a grand display at Globe Warehouse as wedding centers worldwide are showcased. The event highlights global textile sources and fashion options.

Globe Warehouse

Wyoming District Ministers Held Opening Session in Simpson Church

The Wyoming District Ministerial Association opened its 155th session at Simpson Methodist Church West Berwick with Rev. Austin Griffin presiding. Rev. Bradshaw filled in for Rev. Bradshaw delivering Why I am a Methodist while addressing infant baptism and Methodism's revival and educational efforts. The gathering listed numerous attending clergy and planned today's program, including devotions, discussions, and a luncheon, with public attendance invited.

Austin Griffin John Bradshaw Pittston Association Wyoming District Ministerial Association Simpson Methodiet Molscopil Church Weat Berativon Inet DT. D Jiev Prank W. Young Wiha William Edgar Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Wheh Hiller Simpson W. A W. Jones Thos. Alvimes Harry Wrigley Bnes Will Whitman Mire Grace Acker HL Wilbur Bradshaw Java John Wesley Asimae Lion Potiv J. F P. Warner Wilkes-Barre Philip Houck Weat Nanticoke BD. Carter Lackawinna How J. K. Peek Kingston Dkewn Hampsetreet Church Joseph Madison Green Hidges A. F. “Haffee Asbury Church F. I. Dac Cedir Avenue Church Hod. Iar Ned Nev Anis Cly le BE. Sanford Leb Ariel Honesdale A. Wrigthey Regulae Hawley Tey

Local refund pledge on cough syrup during recent sale

The undersigned agree to refund money if Greene's Warranted Byrup fails to cure coughs or colds. A cent bottle is provided to prove satisfaction, with refunds issued by J. G. Boue & n, Amore, Pa, and John Donahue, Ranton, Pa.

Greene J. G. Boue & N Amore John Donahue Ranton

Heptalophs Banquet Honors Hepta Apphe Members

Borwnten Conclave No 117 of Hepta apphe held its annual banquet at the Golden Gate cafe on Adams Avenue with a large turnout. Dm T Yost presided, remarks by Fred C Hand A J Colborn and Col Herman Osthaus, plus vocal solos by A J Harber. Numerous members listed among the guests and honorees with many names recorded as attendees.

Borwnten Hepta+ apphe Golden Gate Cafe Adame Avenus Awise Dm. T. Yost Fred C. Hand J. Colborn Herman Osthaus A. J. Harber A. J. Colborn, Sr Walter V. Handrick BE. D. Jones J. H. Hawkins James Stein J. Bevan EF. J. Paine Herman Oethius William H. Seddon C. A. Sickler George T. Hawey Harry E. Whyte M. McNu Knieht AL B. Jones Charles Ziegler David Jones Francis Wilhelm Thomas J. Spencer John Briexer Pees M. W. Finn Potter John Raub Fred Co Hani T. Sippy Henry Imenon Alfred J. Harber Otto Duebler Justin Sigrist BF. Lehman J. C. Hurhes N. M. Eicke J. 8. Miller A. R. Miah

Women’s Club Session at Green Ridge Deliberates Music Topic

Members of the Green Ridge Women’s Club held their regular monthly joint meeting across four divisions. President Mrs. L. J. Lansing led routine reports before a music discussion led by Mrs. Edgar Dean, who read a paper on The Composers of Our Choicest Music and played pieces by favorite composers.

Women's Club Green Ridge L. J. Lansing Edgar Dean Kirkpatrick E. G. Denn Rend Germany Ita Soctal Mra JF. FL Arndt W. W. Phillips Warner Weinshank Mia Law Gerke Hicks Thompson

Funeral of John Joyce at Holy Cross Church

The funeral for John Joyce, killed at the Lackawanna Steel South mill, was held from Fellows street residence. Tivisian No. 3 Hibernians attended. At 4 o'clock the procession reached Holy Cross Church for a requiem mass, celebrated by Rev. Jonni Lonehron, with interment at Cathedral Cemetery. Pallbearers: M. F. Gruin, James Dolphin, Owen O'Malley, Michael Wright, James J. Malley, William Lattey.

John Joyce South Mill Lackawanne Tron and Steel Company Thuredis Fellows Street Tivisian No. 3 Ancient Order of Hibernians S Oelovk Holy Cross Church Jonni Lonehron M. F. Gruin James Dolphin Owen O'Malley Michael Wright James J.malley Wiliam Lattey

Burglars Enter Cusick's Casket Room on North Washington

Burglars entered the casket room at Cusick's undertaking on North Washington avenue early Saturday and carried away about 25 dollars worth of casket furnishings. The room was on the first floor of a recently burned building with a new floor installed Friday. John Walsh, the bookkeeper, discovered the loss. no clues to the burglars exist.

Cusick Washington Avenue John Walsh Cusickvery

Lake Shore Limited wedding trip by luxury train

The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offers a wedding journey on its palatial train. Every state room features private lavatories, stylish finishes, and wood tones with tapestry walls. Passengers are promised comfort, privacy, and delightful surroundings for the bridal trip.

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Lake Shore

Special for This Week At Coursen’s Market Deals

Sweet Clover Corn and Peas three cans for 25c each with a 24 can limit per order. Coursen's Triple Blend Coffee 24c per lb with a 1 lb limit. Maple Syrup quart bottles 10c. Fancy fresh Creamery Butter five pound boxes 25c per lb. Olives pint bottles 25c.

Coursen

Miss Jennie Dean Dangles Over 16-Foot Sewer Hole At Richmont Park

Miss Jennie Dean of 1117 Vine Street plunged near Richmont Park while walking home with a friend. She slipped into a circular sewer opening sixteen feet below after the cap was removed and a crust formed. Passersby rescued her as she clung to the rim, but she collapsed from exhaustion and nervous prostration. Police were unable to locate the opening.

Jennie Dean Nan Richmont Park Misa Jeannie FF Vine Street Woaebllipton Avenue Miss Dean Elent

St David's Day Banquet at Hotel Hudelph Ivorites

The Robert Morris lodge of Ivorites hosts a St David's Day banquet at Hotel Hudelph with John J. Davies of West Scranton as toastmaster. I. EK. Nobathan introduces him, and a program follows featuring poems, songs, and readings by Warren, Mag auxt ives Bi, and others, plus a rendition of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau led by David Bievens Acrompotist.

Robert Morris Lodge Ivorites St. David's Day Hudelph John J. Davies West Scranton I. EK. Nobathan Inlge V.om. Haiwerds Colta Pr. J. Miteeinumena Divans Warren Stevens Booreq Mai T. G. Cshurna Thomas Boynan Vidaver Key Williams Shan Win Lewie Bey Daniels Fegg Bond David Bievens Liewellen Donee

Address by Rev Fulton Advocates Home Mission Work

Rev Justin D. Fulton former New York church pastor spoke at Bowie Minister's meeting about prioritizing Protestant mission work at home. He described experiences and urged directing funds locally to hire more workers rather than sending money abroad.

Justin D. Fulton New York Bowie

Tucker and Maxey Hearing in Carbondale Bankruptcy Case

At a meeting of the creditors in Carbondale in the office of Dr Van Womer, referee in bankruptcy, TL op. Stuart was elected trustee and a meeting set for tomorrow to examine the bankruptcy. Creditors plan to argue the failure was fraudulent and a lively session is anticipated.

Tucker & Maxey Carbondale van W Ormer Bannkruptcy Stuart

Shorty Wetzel Dead Former Swift Team Player

William Wetzel known as Shorty Wetzel died last Saturday in a Dayton Ohio hospital. A veteran infield player, he was part of Morty Swift's 1844 state league team and often played shortstop. Last year he belonged to the Toledo Inter-State loan.

William Wetzel Morty Swift Dayton Ohile Shorty" Wetzel Toledo Inter-State Loan

Sra Windings Soothing Syrup Promises Relief for Diarrhea

Advertises a patent medicine claiming fifty years of use by millions of "Moths" for children. Claims to soothe the gums and cure colic and diarrhea, sold by druggists everywhere. Warns to ask for "Sra Wind ows Soothing Syrup" and pay twenty five cents per bottle.

Millio Drugeiste

Reorganization Tonight For School Board Amid Factions

The board of control faces a fraught reorganization with two main factions backing O A B Schreifer for chair and Benson Davis for the opposite camp. Eight on each side, plus unaffiliated members, loom as potential swing votes as caucuses convene in city rooms. Davis appears favored, but outcomes remain uncertain with secretary B D Follows and solicitor David J Reedy likely to be reelected.

Board of Control O. AB. Schrelfur Messrs Dusty May Francois Walsh Jennings Barker Langan Benson Davis Bhires Phillips Roche Jayne Fivans Seohwenes Gibbons Mesera Schaefer Neuwis Leonard O'Malley Zeidler Elehth Camy MacKenzie Wis Davis D. 1 Phillina Board of Trade Schreifer Engineer's Club Moesers, Schluefer Neals Davie B.D. Follows David J. Reedy

Revenue agent captures and loses wanted man

Revenue Collector T F Penman announced the capture of Henry Darman, a William sport man, on a warrant for violating oleomargarine sales laws. Darman then escaped during a hearing when he bolted with attorney Charlea Barthes, slipping away through a street doorway and alley.

T. F. Penman Henry Darman William Sport Penman Pearman Darmnan

Father entrusts jail for youth theft at machine shops

William Mertger of 44 Emmett Street had his son William Jr arrested on larceny charges after brass theft from Delaware Lackawanna and Western machine shops on February 12. Alderman Kiseon set bail at 500 dollars. unable to post, the boy, about seventeen but seeming twelve, was jailed pending reform.

William Mertger Emmett Street Kiseon William, Jr Delaware, Lackawank and Western Machine Shops Reformatory

Nellie Martin Takes Carbolic Acid In Room at 22 Center Street

Nellie Martin remains in critical condition after taking carbolic acid in her room at 22 Center Street. Price Pearl Nockwood oversees the case with Dr Meedy assisting to counter the poison. She was moved to the House of the Good Shepherd by Associated Charities, with Agent Mire W J Duggan directing the transfer and ongoing complications risk to her life.

Nellie Martin Center Street Price Pearl Nockwood Dr. Meedy House of the Good Shepherd Associated Charities Mire W. J. Dugcan

Dunmore Electric Light Company Fails. Stock Paid

Stockholders received the agreed price for shares, the trust gaining control of the plant and all property. A stockholder notes only par value was paid, leaving the company effectively dissolved. The plant, though small, remains one of the most modern in its class.

Duinmore Electric Light Company Trucr Dunmore Company

Benefit Affair Aids Lady Deborah Society at Portaleclub

Members of the Lady Deborah society held a benefit event at the FExcelelop Portaleclub house on North Washington avenue to raise funds for aiding the indigent poor. A German drama staged by local artists delighted attendees followed by progressive euchre and refreshments.

Lady Deborah Society Fexcelelop Portaleclub House North Washington Avenue

Ontario & Western Behind the Deal in Coal Merger

The Tribune reports Ontario and Western stock rose to about 20% on speculative talk of a coal company consolidation. Simpson and Watkins are linked to a potential group, with Jermyn & Co said to have withdrawn their option. Source notes possible expansion to Forest Newton and other coal properties, with full details expected soon.

New York Ontario Jermyn & Co Tribune Simpson & Watkins Ontarios Western Ontario and Western Common Stock Ontario and Western Ontario and Western Company Messrs. Simpson and Watkins the Tribune Morgan Syndicate Forest Newton Jermyn

Obsolete stamps reserved and sold at noon sale

A brief notice states that a specimen set of obsolete stamps was reserved by Postmaster Ripple and would be sold for five dollars. By noon yesterday six sets had been disposed of and inquiries came from several other potential buyers. The report appears in the Tribune’s brief notices column.

Tribune Ripple

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