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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1899

Page

3

City Notes Pay Days and Local Incidents

A string of brief notices covers workers at Pilde Crook and Glyphant mines getting paid. a night inspection for Company T of the Phiricenth regiment. a gathering at Colonel Ripple’s hall. Thomas Walsh injured by falling rock and hospitalized. a boy bitten by a dog on Jefferson Avenue. Evangelist Newell and wife leading a Rescue Mission service. Ada Ken needy and Will Miller fined for an arrest related to Tehilne on Linden bridge. John Burke burned by escaping steam at South mill. Michael Faden nearly suffocated by gas in a burning dump. Baptist Young People’s Union convention details with travel options. Richard Littie of Scrantonian arrested for assault and battery, released on own recognizance.

Richard Littie The Scrantonian Rasault and Battery Charlea Woethers South Scrantant Little Millar Nils Pear Odlkers pMvce

Scranton Witnesses Testified in Langstaf Election Case

In the Langstaf election contest arbitration room, Scranton witnesses from wards one and two testified yesterday. Names include Thomae Malley Sam Sloan John Huggins William Laughney Stephen Murphy Michael Walsh Thomas Culkin Jaren Clark Hartley Lee T W Gallagher William Higgins and others.

Scranton Langstaf Firat Thomae Firet Sam Sloan John Huggins William Laughney Stephen Murphy Michael Walsh Thomas Culkin Jaren Clark Hartley Lee T. VY. Gallagher William Higgins John Newcom Tom Logan FP. C. Loran Frank Kelly John Cummings Owen Lee Edward Cawley Patrick Culkin Edward Hamrick Haugh Logan Eadward Barrick Michael Gronan P. F. Clark John J. Roach

Summer Rally of Baptist Young People's Union Held Today

The summer rally of the Abington association Baptist Young People's Union takes place at Jackson Street Baptist Church. President is Tr. ft. G. Bedoe. Afternoon program includes devotional exercises, address of welcome by Rev. Thomas de Gruchy, papers by Rev. & F. Mathews and Ed. L. Williams, and multiple discussions. Evening service led by Rev. W. G. Watkins, Northeastern Pennsylvania district secretary, with songs and announcements of the Richmond convention.

Baptist Young People's Union The Abington Association Jackson Street Ft. G. Bedoe Mathews Thomas de Gruchy Homer PD Penge Penn Avenue W. Evans Calvity Church Taylor W.G. Watkins North Main Avenue Baptist Church S J. Arthur Northeastern PennsyTeanks Richmond W. HI Bowell

Election for officers of Company D on July 17

Lieutenant Colonel Mattes orders an election to fill captain first lieutenant and second lieutenant positions in Company D Thirteenth Regiment Infantry National Guard of Pennsylvania Lebanon July 4 80% fin eClection to be held in Scranton at 7 o'clock to fill vacancies caused by resignations and discharges. Shilwell will conduct the election and report results through the headquarters.

Thirteenth Regiment Infantry Scranton Third Trigade National Good of Pennsylvania Lebanon Thirteenth Xcegiment Instantey N.og Sei Thomas E. Gitinawn William W. Treelie Arthur i Shilwell Charsi Mattes L. T. Mattos Metdn Onlinanece Nial Mt Gr Bulley Chittenden Sinlerson Bchrooder Sermaton Railway Company Mulberry Street Franklin Avenue Wert Connert Fropoeml Sterwinnet Minnavenue Providence Road Carbon Street Penn Avenue O'Boyle Dale Morere Kearhey James Melvin Wagner Shea McCain Schraeder O'Poyte Cove O'Moeyte Mer Finn Sanderson Ave Hue Whelia Wyomine Pine Myrite Vine Street

Two Men Discharged for Fraud Charges at Alderman Court

Two men were discharged after facing charges of obtaining goods by feeble pretense. Joseph Reesig was accused of procuring goods valued at 245.05 and Priemefede ar restel was said to be involved. John Paul faced a similar charge of taking goods valued at 205 and showing them to a friend. The alderman found the evidence insufficient and discharged both defendants.

Aldermin Howe Philip Weisberger

Concert by Bauver's Band at Lake Ariel

Lake Ariel hosts a Sunday concert with Bauver's Band presenting an extensive programme. The list includes overtures and selections such as Reeves Overture Apollo, American Fantasias, Brian Boru, Hunting for Lack, Caprickloso, and a horn and cornet duet Meister.

Havers Lake Ariel Reeves Eckeaeeene Herold Stephen Poster Pobani Meister Muet Brian Boru Edwards Overture Lack Suppe Caprickloso Pucener Alexander

City Liability Mounts Over South Side Sewer Costs

At a select council meeting the city faced liability for the South Side sewer and Fifth Ward section C costs after discovering no liens were filed within sixty days. Debates over contractor actions and committee referrals followed as officials sought legal waivers and potential remedies while denoting limited votes on mayoral nominations.

South Side Fifth Ward Select Council Thomas A. A. Vosburg Schieider Dan Brox Hellers Oieelty

City committee adopts measures amid halted repairs and warnings

The committee's recommendation was adopted while reports showed no money for projects. Ordinances considered include auxiliary fire alarm, hydrants, street repairs, sewer connections, and park expenditures. Several measures to widen roads, map river encroachments, and tax adjustments were referred or debated as bids for materials were opened.

Ordihanes William Connell Company Vity Phineney Franklin Niagara Howe Garfield Avenue Lackawanna Tron Poylar Street Finn Dickson Avenue Morkel Thomae Inane Scioanton Coal Company Parrk Adepreail

St Luke's Summer Home Opens at Mt Pocono Resort

St Luke's summer home near Mt Pocono opened yesterday with Mr and Mrs The Demon hosting fourteen visitors for a ten day retreat. The Episcopal church sent leaders from Philadelphia to oversee the site, and attendance is expected to grow as the season progresses.

Mt. Pocono St. Lukes Mire Episcopal Church Philadeiyyhin

Headless Body Mystery Prompts Theories in Wilkes-Darmre Case

Despite numerous theories and clues, investigators still lack a solid lead on the Wilkes-Darmre headless body discovery. Speculation abounds about the scene and possible suspects, but nothing concrete has emerged.

Wilkes- Horre Wilkes-Darmre Feigls

Miners Stand Firm After Unproductive Talks With Lehigh Coal Officials

A miners committee met Lehigh Coal officials in Wilkes‑Barre area talks that yielded no agreement. The company defended its purchase of the safety mine equipment to reduce accidents and ensure blasting crews, while the strikers held a secret mass meeting led by organizer James, pledging to hold out until demands are met.

Lehigh Coal Company James Wilkes-Thrme

Officials Coming for Delaware Lacka-Wuna Western Tour

A large party of Delaware Lackawanna and Western officials will tour local properties today. The visit includes Caldwell general traffic manager E G Russell and H A Hixon superintendent ofheidens cond Wulidings. They will be joined by A Kappalo general freight agent and J M Daly superintendent of transportation, with others touring divisions to acquaint the new officials with the road and its local operations.

Delaware Caldwell E.G. Russell Morris and Merex du New York J. M. Daly Tranaportation Fitzgibbon Motive Power and Machinery Department

Kidnapping Charge Stirs Scranton Courthouse Scene

Mrs. Kate Monahan accuses sister-in-law Mrs. Ann Molnigin of kidnapping her 16 year old son Dominick from Treland. The Twentieth ward residents faced arraignment in Scranton as a shout interrupted the session with news the boy had skipped. A constable pursues the youth while the case delays to a later date.

Kate Milahaon Ann Molnigin Twentieth Ward South Scranton Monahan Dominick Treland Allerman Poameone

Lackawanna Engineers Weigh Federation Amid Union Talks

Prolonged recall discussions at Lackawanna s general committee in the city center on uniting all orders into a single system. Engineers claim no federal representation yet and say federation would require subordinate bodies to act and national officers approval before any action by the committees.

Lackawanna Federal

Died in the Comet at Phillipsburg

William Shields, general coal agent for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western at Washington New Jersey, collapsed and died aboard the Comet in Phillipsburg yesterday afternoon. He was well known to railroad men in the area.

William Shields Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Washington, N. J Phillipsburg N. J

Captain May Leads Purchase of Marion Coal Mine

A party of Soransten ryers led by Captain W A May bought the Marion Coal colliery in Schuylkill County. Plans include extensive improvements and full operation of the plant. Our testimonial notes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy relieved a baby's colic and cholera infantum after other efforts failed.

Soransten Ryer W. A. May Marion St. Air Schuylkill County Ite Chamberlain Lawdeowuls Town Matthew Bores Whilesale Petal Ogre

New Catholic Church to be Laid at Pleasant Mount

The cover stone of the new Catholic church at Pleasant Mount, Wayne County, will be laid Sunday July 23 at 10 50 a m Rev J A Healey formerly of West Scranton will be rector A special train will depart the city at 9 0 that morning over the Ontario and Western railroad.

Phvnevant Mount Wayie County J. A. Healey West Scranton Ontario and Western Railroad

Fireman Narrow Escape On Gransy Island Breaker Line

Frank Lennon a Gransy Island breaker fireman near Olyphant escaped serious harm when the spreading of rails tossed him from an engine car during a Thursday incident. He was riding with engineer John Villain when the rail spread caused the scare and collapse.

Frank Lennon Simul Gransy Island Olyphant Ene John Villaine

Grain-O-maize Healthful Table Beverage Claim

A vintage ad touts Grain-O-maize as a nourishing drink from pure grain. It promises energy and strength, urging readers to follow directions to prepare delicious healthful beverage for all ages.

Weiter Coffe

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