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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1899

Page

8

Notable Local Figures Train Southward for Business Trip

Miss McCausland and Mrs McCausland, former Slaters, travel with Captain McCausland in the Thirteenth regiment. J Jeweks and Patrick Mullerin of Mulverin Jadge, with J M Rhodes of Scranton Vitrified Brick, depart for the south to oversee lumber interests. Mutherin family joins to Augusta, Ga., visiting relatives. Reverend F M Davenport, ex Wyoming Seminary instructor, and Edith Andrus wed at Yonkers with Bishop Fitzgerald officiating. Attendants include Miss Bullard and professors Dean Stadler. Davenport is an eloquent preacher and noted by many here.

McCausland Slater James McCausland Thirteenth Regiment McCaurland Jewekex Patrick Mullerin Mulverin & Jadge J. M. Rhodes Scranton Weeleyan University Miseee Bullard Wilkes-Parre W. Ll. Dean H. V. Stadler Kingston Davenport

Reception in Cathedral for Holy Name Society Initiates

In St Peter's Cathedral last night sixty candidates joined the Holy Name Society, increasing its membership to about 3,900. Rev J A O'Reilly led hymns with John Colligan on violin and Aloysius Colligan at the organ as Rev J J McCabe Rev P J Gough and Rev J J Th Feeley assisted in the ceremonies. Rev D J Bustin of St Mary's Wilkes-Barre delivered the sermon warning that reverence for the name of the Lord and abstinence from blasphemous language are essential. Members pledge to observe Sundays and holy days and to influence others to do the same.

St. Peter's Cathedral Holy Name Society J. A. O'Reilly John Colligan Aloysius Colligan Father O'Reilly J. J. McCabe South Scranton P. J. Gough J. J. Th. Feeley D. J. Bustin St. Mary's Church Wilkes-Barre Father Bustin Christ Heaven Hell Mretter Jenne

Keogh and De Oro to Clash in Exhibition Pool Match

Jerome R. Keogh of this city and Alfredo De Oro the Cuban crack will duel for a 250 purse and half the gate at Maurice Daly’s parlors in New York during the week starting January 23. They play 150 balls nightly for four nights and 20 balls on the last two nights, in an exhibition not a title contest.

Jerome R. Keogh Alfredo de Oro Syracuse Maurice Daly Thirty-first Street Broadway New York Daly DeOro Keowh Clearwater Keogh Scranton

WEEE IN THE COURTS BEGINS SECOND WEEK AT COUNTY COURT

The Superior court opens a two o'clock session with cases from Lackawanna Wayne Pike and Susquehanna counties and appeals from last week. John Gibbons habeas corpus case to be heard with possible certiorari review in contempt matter. Judge Harmon Yerkes assists three weeks January term with Gunster v Throop and Smith v Loomis listed among major cases.

Court House Superior Court Lackawanna Wayne Pike Susquehanna John Gibbons Gibbons Common Pleas Court Harmon Yerkes Bucks County Gunster Usaig BH. H. Throop Cornelius Smith F. EB. Loomis Joseph Fellows

Board of Trade Meeting Sets Dinner and Weather Bureau Chief

The annual dinner and meeting of the board of trade will be attended by over a hundred members, with Secretary Atherton reporting acceptances by Saturday noon. Chief Moore of the Weather bureau will preside as dinner starts at 7.90 o'clock. Music by Bauer. Lane's at 320 Spruce Street offers wines and cigars.

Board of Trade Atherton Moore Bauer

Discharge of Duryea Prisoners in Corcoran Case

District Attorney Martin dropped the case after three hearings when Seidman failed to produce key witnesses and Alder man Donahoe discharged John Monaghan Thomas Monaghan Mary Monaghan Thomas Clark and David Williams. The $5,000 reward was withdrawn as commissioners seek a reputable detective agency for future such cases.

Martin Donahoo Seidman John Thomas Mary Monighan Thomas Clark David Williams Ike Feldman Corcoran Squire Donahoe Wilkes-Barre Peter Wisnoski Mike Wanofski Spcial Curtis Philip Swartz J. Sommers Wilkes-Farre McDonald Duryea Klinehail Seldman Attey Martin Commonwealth John T. Martin Scranton Seitiman Poxy Quiler Donahoe Monaghan John J. Rhea Seidmans Nies Polles D. J. Davie Dorranceton Spe Cial Robert Curtis Brand Seidman County Commissioners Lugerne Anid First Clase

Important Decision in Jermyn Coal Case

Judge Archbald rules for defendants Elliott McClure in the equity suit over coal lands near Old Forge township. Case involves a parole exchange dispute and mining on a neighboring tract, with $8,000.41 awarded by another examiner’s report but overturned on appeal. Appeals expected to the supreme court.

Jermyn & Co Elliott, McClure & Co Archbald Old Forge Township Taylor Borough Cams St. John's Brook el- Hott McClure &4 Sibley Calliery Elliott, McClure &Co Ebbott, McClure & Mo Equity Archibald B. Price Alfred Hand Major Everett Warren Aa. 0. Fuerst Bellefonte Supreme Court

Fresh Fruit Prices at Wee Headquarters

Fancy California oranges 25 for 25 cents and 35 cents each. Fancy grapefruit 10 cents each or $5.50 per box. Fresh tomatoes 20 cents per pound. Wee Headquarters for oranges and fruit promises best goods for least money.

California

Soldiers to march to Harrisburg for inauguration program

Three Scranton and one Hazleton company of the Eleventh regiment depart tonight for Harrisburg to take part in tomorrow's inauguration. The First Battalion’s four companies muster at the armory by 7:00 PM then travel aboard a special Delaware Lackawanna and Western train. Bauer’s band accompanies the battalion. they will be joined in Harrisburg by eight companies from the other two battalions with headquarters near the Pennsylvania depot rink.

Scranton Honesdale Harrisburg Bauera Harrisbore Pennsylvania

Train Car Plows Into Exchange Hotel After Brake Failure

A Drinker-Washburn streetcar, No. 301, ran away at 4:29 AM on Drinker street hill, jumped the track, and crashed into the Exchange hotel on the southwest corner of Drinker and Blakely. No one was injured. the motorman and conductor escaped. Damaged were the hotel porch and rail, car front and hotel bar windows. A stone depost near the impact helped slow the wreck. Cause was a broken brake rod. The car was moved to the barn under its own power afterwards.

Drinker-Washburn Drinker Street Ita

Local residents pledge refund for cough syrup bottle

The undersigned agree to refund one money unit for a Greene's Warranted Syrup bottle if it fails to cure a cough or cold. Names listed include John P. Donahue of Ranton and others from Pennsylvania.

Greene J. G. Ryin Amiére John P. Donahue Ranton

Eleventh Annual Y W C A Meeting in Pittsburg Program

Scranton participants prepare to attend the eleventh annual Y W C A meeting in Pittsburg from January 7 to 20. Mrs L A Watres will give the welcome address. Mrs E H Ripple will preside at Presidents meeting. extensive plans include prayers, Bible hours, conferences for city and college associations, and a reception for delegates at Senator Flinn’s residence.

L. A. Watres Young Women's Christian Association Pittsburg International Association Mika Slarriet Taylor Pittsburg Association Senator Flinn Cornelius Woelfkin Brooklyn Mise BR. J. de Vore Pittzboro Mixa Launw Wild Mike Florence Brown Lancaster Mra I. T. Whernon Martha Bennett Wilkes-Barre Dai Loren Given Clarion Sir G. EL Wilbur Moomsburg Mise Deborah Pearwall Grove City N. A. Lowry Specranton Biers

Boxing Showdown at Moehall Sparks Scranton Interest

Tonight at Moehall the 160 pound bout between Doc Payne of Baltimore and Tim Hurley of Susquehanna Pa unfolds before the American Sporting club. Tickets sold at Loftus and Melvin's drug store with reserve seats available until 6 pm. Payne, in good form, seeks victory while Hurley, due in at 10 am, is equally confident.

Doc Payne Baltimore Maryland Tim Hurley Susquehanna American Sporting Club Moeiehall Scranton Loftus and Melvin Payne Hurley P. J. Connors Connors

Payne Remains Center of Local Boxing Interest

Payne earns strong consideration after a string of victories. Tonight’s preliminary pits Chris Nose of the Scranton Athlete Club against Mike Kane of Minowkald McCoy. Kane, chosen to second Payne, is expected to arrive today. a telegram noted Payne’s continued prominence.

Payne Chris Nose Scranton Athlete Club Mike Kane Minowkald McCoy

Escaped by Jumping From Florence Mission

Two young women named Scott and Weaver escaped from the Florence mission last night by leaping from a window. Police officer Saltry arrested them and took them to the central station when they could not explain their night attire. The escape was reported to the police by the mission.

Florence Scott Weaver City Honesdale Hatchers Saltry Lackawanna Avenue Capouse Avenue Central Police Station

Man Named Abe Fox Forced Entry and Slept in Office

Abe Fox forced entry into the Union Transfer office on Franklin avenue Saturday night, wrecking furniture before lying down to sleep. He was awakened by Patrolman Potter around 4 AM, found very drunk, and, with Patrolman Neals, taken to Center Street police station. He will appear before the mayor after failing to sober up for a police court hearing yesterday.

Abe Fox Union Transfer Company Franklin Avenue Fox Potter Neals Center Street

Obituary notices multiple deaths in local area

Mrs. Robert Evans died Saturday afternoon from pneumonia at 1 40 o clock in her home 0 North Sumner avenue age 60 years she lived on the West Side for years her husband and four children George Easterly George K William B and James M Evans survive Winifred Verrity died yesterday at her brother John Herrlitys home in Broadway after a bout with pneumonia four weeks ago funeral set for tomorrow at 9 am Holy Cross Catholic church interment Cathedral cemetery

Nellie Nearney Archilald J. H. Keurney Wyoming Ivanite Ashville N. J Robert Evans Sumner Avenue Morogee West Side George Easterly George K William B James M. Evane Winifred Verrity John Herrlity Broadway Holy Cross Catholic Church Cathedral

Return Judges Meet in Convention for City Primary Canvass

The return judges of the city Republican primaries convene at the Republican club rooms Price building Tuesday at 2 p m to canvass the vote and decide the city ticket. Chittenden is chairman. Also includes an ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills and a hotel room rate at Hotel Nash Pleasant room.

Republican Club Price Building E. Chittenden

Steam Heating and Plumbing ad comes to Wilkes-Barre area

An advertisement lists P. F. & M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave offering steam heating and plumbing services. It directs readers to Lane’s for meals on Spruce Street and notes that The Wilkes-Barre Record is available in Scranton at BelaMan Bros stands on Spruce and Linden avenues.

P. F M.T. Howley Wyoming Ave Wilkes-Barre Scranton Belaman Bros Aluc Lackowunna Avenue

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