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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1899

Page

2

Dunmore Borough Fire Engine Test and Local News

A new chemical fire engine was tested at Warner's field amid crowd interest. Chief Hickey and Mr Rudy led safety efforts as flames were controlled. an outlay of twenty five gallons of chemical was used. Local officials accepted the engine after a successful demonstration, with additional notes on residents and events in Dunmore.

Waener Coupollmen Weber Mr. Rady Tren Tiveine Company Hickey Scranton Fire Department Ruey Norule Rudy Jiguse Jong Aawinie Mesers Medway Welw McAllieter Mcoallough Jones Simon Thomas Soraghiy de Popiment Orimintes James George Phoenix Chemical Company Scranton

Firemen’s Fale Draws A Large Attendance

A firemen’s fayre Saturday drew a large crowd. The evening featured entertainment by the Avbing ton double quartet and a country dance. Prizes were won by Miss Delia Gulgers sofa pillow M. J. Carvey of Moosic and others including Janed Quiele clock dames Williams and Miss Nellie Derrige.

Dheneling Misees Idith Muller Aton Hunminere Nellie Derrige Avbington Ivation

Family Party Graced by Local Residents on West Drinker Street

Mike Sadie Warfel hosted a gathering Saturday evening on West Drinker street with many attendees including Mrs Thon Weher and Miss Chertie Miavithins. Guests listed include Mary Powell, Florence Welter, Sadie Stackhamer, and several local men such as Harry Young and Ernest Watrons.

Mike Sadie Warfel West Drinker Street Shane Carl Mpa Ceoe Mie Dime Mops Waardiel Chertie Miavithins Mary Powell CIA Winterstein Sadie Warfel Sadie Stackhamer Florence Minna Welter Helle Webber Messrs Harry Young Ernest Watrons Floyd Hyatt Howard Derby Wlm Weller

Funeral notices and community events in Olpen area

Obituary notices report Nee late James Fitanatvick funeral at Olpen fireve n. Burial at St Marys teqneden s t steeling and Guild of St Agnes of St Mark s Episcop al church. Pivotal civic items include school reopenings and a prayer service at the Presbyterian church. Social notes list Mr and Mrs William Herekenderf of New York visiting Butler ettes and King of Jer myn visiting Bloom street. A committee from Boworth league of the Methodist church attended a vigil.

Him Park Mikelen H. Snyder Wilken Furre Haat Dele Ireot Rte Dunmore Coanel United Amelia Mechanics Consiion A. Btone Charles HH. Smith David Hand Ernest Watrous A. ©. Mitchell George Cummings Marvin Tuttle James H. Jones Charles Slount Inelde Sentinel Emery Black Outside Sentinel Leat Crab David Hond Charles Sloat Willian Peavell Dayton Elis Syracuse University Garvey North Blakely Street Hiness N. Zick Newark N. J Mra Webber South Blakely Street Edward Willa New York James Ellis Church Street Vicoree Pitte Kimburet James Fitanatvick Fae Olpen Ait Cormoel Pablok Dean St. Mary's Guild of St Agnes of St Mark William Herekenderf Butler Ettes Ein Street Presbyterian Church Edward King Jermyn Bloom Street James McDade Apple Street Boworth League Methodiat Myiasopil

Industrial Jottings Warn of Mixed Year for Anthracite Teider

Industry notes a stronger year than last with heavy Western demand and colder weather keeping stocks low. Prices rise for large steam sizes and a 40 cent per ton advance is discussed. production remains variable but likely surpasses 1,000,000 tons as cold weather sustains consumption.

Varus Ferma- Hilete Chidigo Terriivs le Drisk

Retirement and mine division changes at Delaware and Hudson

Archbald foreman James Nicol will retire January first after a long service with the Delaware and Hudson. Andrew Patten loses duties as his supervision ends, and the Carbondale Olyphant mines merge under Edward Shiver. The White Oak mine reports aHist high shipment record of 1023 tons.

Delaware and Hudson Company Archbald Chirren James Nicol Archbald Comming Ann Falthan Nicol Olyphent J. Kearnes Andrew Patten Carbondale Olyphant Mr. Matten Edward Shiver Mr. Pattens

Customs of the Filipinos Fear of Witches at Birth

A New York based physician resident in London recounts Filipino superstitions among educated natives. Witches and demons are believed to target newborns at birth. fear centers on sealing the room while fearing an unseen witch may pass through any opening to seize the infant’s soul.

Sonmretimer Ian Bindea Philippine Asia Philippines Nishice New York London Lugon Pilipinas

Catarrh Cure Promises Relief After Years of Suffering

Alrrep E Yrnet of Hoernerstown Pennsylvania describes years of catarrh misery with blocked nostrils and head fullness. After trying several remedies he credits Hood s Sarsaparilla with a cure and renewed energy for hard farm work.

Hood Alrrep E. Yrnet Hoernerstown Pennsylvania

Dhanvan Tree Sacrifice Dance Ends in Swoon

An account describes a dance around a Dhanvan tree in which a performer in a sacrificial rite bleeds and grows furious then faints. After recovery he cleans himself and departs quietly, as the ritual evil supposedly leaves the tree.

Fragmentary New York Word reminiscence on Lisette and Milne

A garbled New York Word fragment mentions Lisette, Milne, and a Muchmender scene on Filth Avenue. The piece hints at a strained social moment with French references and informal speech, preserving a snapshot of a disrupted conversation.

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