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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1899

Page

9

Public School Janitors and City Meetings Highlight Local Notes

City notes report janitors for public schools will be paid in full. Viewers in Bevan district continue hearings on appeals. The hospital venue opens to the public with a small admission fee. Water Company election proceedings name Col. A as president and Robert I. as treasurer. A divorce case and a perjury charge are noted with court actions. Civics Club meets at Albricht Library Hall discussing suffrage and county government.

Cw's Civics Club Albricht Library O'Clock Yes Perduit Toplc Choos Bern Eloek

Poor Board Fails to Organize. Several Directors Absent

Reported poor board operation with another failed attempt to convene. A meeting adjourned after many directors did not attend. one member from Browne city area offered a weak justification. Conn Ras appointed as successor to Director Terone. Terone resigns.

Plevss Brooke Direstor Terone

Young Women's Christian Association to hold meeting

A note in Y W C A notes extends a January 27 meeting for local YWCA members. A new program starts in the gym with a first lesson Saturday at 10 oclock. It will meet weekly and will admit both boys and girls. All interested should attend the initial lesson if possible.

Young Women's Chrisian Association Young Women's Christian Association

Dr Alexander’s Lung Healer Remains A Believed Remedy

An ad touts Dr Alexander’s Lung Healer as a copied prescription for lung and throat issues. It claims relief from coughs colds bronchitis and prevents pneumonia and consumption with timely lung action. Free samples are offered at Lane’s for meals 190 Spruce Street.

Howe

Able Address of Mrs L M Gates at State Association

Mrs L M Gates delivers an able address before the Pennsylvania Young Women's Christian Association state convention in Pittsburgh. She notes losses from death and resignations, praises secretary efforts, and highlights new and expanding local associations, memberships rising to 3768, and plans for housing, cooking, sewing, and outdoor programs.

Aska L. M. Guten Young Women's Christian Assectation of Pennsylvania Eselon Pittabure Ff. Everhart Womer Christ Misa Wrooks N. A. Lowry Agais Dunt Ama Hays Pittebury Conmitten Bay Camual Darlington Seminary Hiaievilla College Pennsylvania College For Women Dickinson Seminary Withomeport Edwardsville Scranton

Blaze Bar Association to Meet in Wilkes-Barre

The Blaze Bar Association executive committee decided to hold the next state convention in Wilkes-Barre July 1 and 7, with a banquet to close. William G. Hornblower of New York and Daniel A. Wiley will be speakers as four to five hundred delegates attend debates on proposed state law codes and improvements.

Blaze Bar Association Philadelphia Wilkes Barre Fitteburg Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barrie William GB. Hornblower New York United States Supreme Court Daniel A. Wike Speorhers

Hospital Move to Monroe and Linden Site

The Hahnemann hospital will relocate from its current HBiair homestead to the eighteen room building at Monroe avenue and Linden street, owned by W W Scranton. The plot covers an acre and was valued at 40000. If state aid comes, directors plan to buy. otherwise the property will be leased.

Hahnemann Hospital Hbiair Monroe Avenue Linden Street W. W. Scranton W. T. Backett Blair

Death of James Sullivan Provokes Formal Investigation

Mine Inspector Henry O Prytherch of the Second Anthracite district asked Coroner J J Roberts to investigate the death of James Sullivan who died last Thursday at Lackawanna hospital from scalding from steam at the Taylor culm washery. Coroner Hubert a empanelled a jury and they viewed the remains. the jury will meet next Wednesday evening at the court house. Sullivan was a fireman at the Carson and Davies washery in Taylor and was killed when he adjusted a ball valve on boilers causing steam to escape and scald him.

Henry O. Prytherch J. J. Roberts James Sullivan Thos, Hession Woosley Fetzinger Willam Nehart Charley Davis David J. Jones Court House Carson & Devies Taylor Young Sullivan

Bridegroom Still Missing After Searches

Pius Sweeney of Providence remains missing as his bride Miss Moran reports no contact. His brother conducts a thorough hunt with no results while rumors of a Colorado departure surface from a closely connected young acquaintance in the North End.

Pius Sweeney Providence Miss Moran Mr. Sweeney Sweeney Colorado North End

Maplewood Fishing Party Returns From Cottage Outing

Ex Sheriff Charles Robinson and a group of friends returned last night from Maplewood. The party, gathered at his cottage Karlerhue, enjoyed a rewarding fishing outing with each member receiving a handsome mess. The group included Philip Robinson Victor Koch Peter Ziegler Jooree Okell Eugene Schimpff Co Loreng Theodore Miller Fred Durr Charles Miller Judge F W Gunater Fred Warnke George Hufnagel Albert Zenke and Charlies Robinson.

Charles Robinson Maplewood Elievis Mr. Robinson Karlerhue Philip Robinson Victor Koch Peter Ziegler Jooree Okell Eugene Schimpff Co, Loreng Theodore Miller Fred, Durr Charles Miller F. W. Gunater Fred, Warnke George Hufnagel Albert Zenke Charlies Robinson

Wonderful Snare Drummer Delights Music Hall Audience

Major Hendershot snare drummer and novelty artist entertained a large audience Thursday night at Music Hall aided by his son and local talents Liew Herbert baggaa Eddie Decklenick boy soprano and Miss Tessie Bloat. His drum imitations of a naval battle and a locomotive through a tunnel drew strong applause. The show was presented under Camp No. Bons of Veterans.

Music Hall Major Hendershot Liew Herbert Baggaa Eddie Decklenick Tessie Bloat Cleverittle Hendershot

Died Cobb Murphy Renshaw in Scranton and Tunkhannock

In Scranton on January 3 David Cobb son of Mr and Mrs William Cobb died at home. Interment at Dunmore Cemetery. Anna Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Murphy died January 3. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM, Cathedral Cemetery. Atlantic W Renshaw of Tunkhannock died January 14 at age 17 years. Funeral at the home Saturday at p.m. Interment Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Cobe Scranton David Mia William Cobb Bumter Avenue Dunmore Emery Murphy Mine Anna Alena Thomas Murphy Cameron Avenue Puneral Cathedral Cemetery Renshaw Tunkhannock Atlantic W Gravel Hil

Incendiary Blaze Destroys Green Ridge Mill and Homes

Fire at Green Ridge centers on Oakley casket works and Madison avenue mill. Incendiary suspect linked to prior break in and a second fire elsewhere. Losses total about $16,000 for Oakley mill, $1,400 for Ripley dwelling, with minimal insurance coverage. Fire companies from Dunmore and Scranton fought the flames amid low water pressure. one firefighter, Victor Burschel, injured.

P. W. Ripley Elmet Street Dunmore Department Scranton North End Art Oakley Madison Avenue Green Ridge Dunmore L. M. Bennett Neptune Inde Prndent Smilth Liberty Niagara General Phinney Beranton Felinot Street PF. W. Hipley BL. Keene Edward Wilmarth Mr. Oaklevy PB. W. Fupler John Goodwin Dulin Poremnan Victor Burschel Independents EB. L. Keene George Bingham Ripley Keene Wilmarth

Elks Win Bowling Series Over Bicycle Club

Elks defeat Scranton Bicycle club 3895 to 2218 in last night’s bowling match at the Elk club alley. George Phillips led with 192, William Roper 188 for opponents. Charles Fowler held top Elks average at 165. Next challenges set for Feb 6 and a West End Wheelmen clash pending location.

Bicycle Club Lodge of Elks Scranton Bicycle Club Elk Club Elk Ser Toy the Elks George Phillipe William Roper Charles Fowler The Elks Charles Weichel Charles Revel Robert Warton Zep Madden George Phillips E. G. Worden Co. van Wormer Arthur Godfrey Dr. Wardell George Wettling

Tuesday Evening Concert at Grace Lutheran Church

Grace Lutheran Church hosts a Tuesday evening program on January 6 for the Ladies' Aid Society. The concert features piano duets by Rosencrana and Louise Johnson, vocal solos by Mrs Mev and others, instrumentals with violins and cornet, recitations by Mr Grifter, and a pantomime, with Misses Maud Fisher Lilian Keyword Hottie Kline Florence Mooney in the cast. Proceeds benefit the Ladies' Aid Society.

Grace Lutheran Church Ladies’ Aid B Society Rosencrana Louise Johnson Missea Jennie Kaufman Alice Leighow Voral Mies Verna Wiliams Maude Pisher Lillian Kenwird J. O. Williams Orgen Storme Mev Ll. BR. Foster Maud Fisher Lilian Keyword J. Hy Williames Storms Hottie Kline Florence Mooney Bertha Frances Bolo Ewe J. Gipnet D. H. Grifter

New Haven Opens Track Tryouts As French Hercules Arrives

A. T. Copeland and Yade a new trainer begin work in New Haven today as track team tryouts assemble Monday in the gym. Allert Auvey known as the French Hercules enters weight lifting as a leading aspirant. He has just arrived in the U S and seeks contests with American strongmen. He weighs 246 pounds with a 48 inch chest and is 25 years old. Jack Everhard is mentioned as a southern light-.

A. T. Copeland Yade New Haven Allert Auvey Hercules Auvry Europe

Weight Champion Daly to Face Boxer in Chicago Bout

The weight champ and Jack Daly are set for a six round bout at the Trinda Athletic club in the Seventh Regiment armory Chicago Tuesday night. Daly is viewed as a rising contender in the light weight class with the winner likely to fight Kid La Vina soon. The purse is listed at 1395 pounds.

Jack Daly Trinda Athletic Club Seventh Regiment Armory Chicago Daly Kid Laviene Everhard Martin Julian Rob Fitzsimmons New York Jim Jefferies Sharkey Julian Jefferies Sailor Fitz McCyoy Lenox Club

Scranton Area Basketball Notes Outline Local Games and Plans

Scranton basketball notes describe upcoming matches including Scranton team vs Wyoming Seminary in Kingston on February 3 and a potential Scranton Athletic Club on the South Side. It mentions George Koch sidelined with a slip, possible Beranton and Pittton matchups, and proposed games with the University of Pennsylvania during Hasler week.

Nantlcoke Seranton Nanticoke Tor George Koch Scranton Wyoming Seminary Kingston On Riday Scranton Athletic Club Bouth Miles Giions Erit University of Pennsylvania Hasler Philadelphia Peter Frans Providence Thomas Tuvin Weer Georgy Gibbs Central City Teets Bornton Borin Fon Tum Zang’ Cafe Linden Street Kingston Aang Moir Pathrenholt Bricker Posner Melouald McGoldrick Tuttl Davis Frang Pickner Gime Thie City Nori Rnd Stara Detenuerw Leo's Creecont Eity Central Ety Beranton Eleyvle Uren Hidge Wheelmen North End Stars Pennsylvania Mall Wonin Stars James Haswell Beranton Tribune Teuly Charles Zong Georgy Nelson Teets Beranton Pittton Young Men's Christian Association

Pittston Area Teams Compete With Regional Clubs

A list of athletic men from Pittston and nearby cities includes players from Bloomsburg and Scranton, with possible visits from Clover Wheelmen of Philadelphia. Managers Holt of Crescent Athletic Club and Thomas of Germantown FC are among those coordinating teams from Bucknell and Allentown area groups.

Court House News Notes

Attorney BL Price, for Willville, appealed to the Supreme Court in Jer myn Co v Elliott McChure. North End Lumber Diny v AL PS O'Donnell moved to the Supreme Court. Nealed to the Supreme Court by Voshure & Dawson for the planter. Marriage licenses issued by Clerk Daniele: Thorn McLane and Mary Lowery Jessup Melkrle, Delahoy Allington N. Y., Harriet LeRoy Wolcott Gur bondale.

BL Price Willville Supreme Court John Jermyn& Co Elliott, McChure &C North End Lumber Corm Diny AL PS O'Donnell Voshure & Dawson Planneur Daniele Thorn McLane Mary Lowery Jessup Allington, N Harriett LeRoy Wolcott Gurbondale

Death of Harry Manning Democratic State Representative

Harry Manning of Newville dies at 64 after pneumonia days after attending a legislative session. A native of Dauphin County, he lived much of his life in Cumberland, worked as a miller and later in forwarding. Funeral Monday at 2 30, Presbyterian Cemetery, Newville.

Caribie Harry Manning Newville House of Representatives Manning Dauphin County Cumberland Knight Templar Presbyterian

Glove worker commits suicide after divorce papers served

Arthur Brown, a glove factory employee in St. Louis, cut his throat and leaped from a fifth floor window today dying soon after. He had a wife in Amsterdam, N Y, and a divorce suit was served yesterday. He had married Mamie Wudfert from Chicago here yesterday.

St. Louis Arthur Brown Wednesday Brown Truman Brown Clowersville WN. A Young Brown Amsterdam N. Y Mamie Wudfert Chicago

Trial of Jaudenese in Madrid Court Martial

Sensational developments are expected in the Madrid court martial of General Jaudenese who surrendered the Spanish forces at Manila. Proceedings on the destruction of the Spanish fleet may be published, with many Spanish officers and sailors called as witnesses.

Madrid Jaudenere Manila

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