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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1898

Page

5

Doctor Newbury to Retire From Lackawanna Hospital

Dr M E Newbury senior house surgeon at the Lackawanna hospital will retire this month as rules bar longer service than one year. He came from Jersey City a year ago and will be succeeded by Dr Webb with Dr John B Courser as junior surgeon. Also noted are local officials Archbald justice Thomas J Gilden and Army surgeon Dr P H McAndrew headed to Washington.

M. E. Newbury Lackawanna Hospital Newberry Laurela Jersey City Webb John B. Courser Scranton Bicycle Club P. H. McAndrew Washington Sternberg Tampa Cuba McAndrew FB. A. McAndrew Wilkes-Barre James McAndrew Regular United States Infantry Bhafter Bantingo

Parish affairs assigned to Mev J J Haughton at rectory

The affairs of S J Luke's parish will be led by Mev J J Haughton senior curate and he will be at the rectory from eight o clock each morning. The case of Edward Van Worn of Edwardsville vs Thomas Reed of Pittston saw an award in favor of the plaintiff for the full amount with interest. Laura Cannon recently admitted to the bar represented the plaintiff and examined witnesses with notable skill. Morris Goldsmith, the Lackawanna arc hive shoedenier, travels to Bavaria after a visit to Paris. W K R Hughes, formerly of The Trit, joins the Colliery Engineer Co soliciting force based in Hamilton Ohio.

S J. Luke's J. J. Haughton Edward van Worn Edwardsville Thomas Reed Pittston Laura Cannon Wilkes-Barre Morris Goldsmith Lackawanna Shoedenier Bavaria Atlantic Paris aAbey

Local Wedding Announcements and Social Notes

Ridney Broadbent returns home from a trip to Pottaville while B F Davis of Green Ridge is in Susquehanna County on business. Frank and Mrs Hagan host relatives after an extended wedding tour. John Hughes and family host friends at West Elm Street after their wedding trip. Dr Fo Migeins of Wilkes-Barre and Miss Annie Reilly will wed in St. Leo's Ashley on July 6. Miss Margaret Fahey of South Boranton to Thomas O'Foyte, a DL&W stenographer, to wed in August. Harriet Rietta and William David Griffiths to wed at Simpson Methodist Church on July 25 at 1:00 PM.

Frank Hagan John Hughes West Elm Street Fo. Migeins Wilkes-Barre Annie Reilly Bt. Leo's Church Ashley, Toerday Margaret Fahey South Boranton Thomas O'Foyte Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Harriet Rietta George HL. Fellows Tenth Street William David Griffiths North Sumner Avenue Simpson Methodist Church

Death of Mrs W L Connell Ex Mayor’s Wife

The city mourns Mrs. W L Connell wife of ex mayor after a year long illness. Survived by four daughters and her Philadelphia family. Funeral at 2 pm from 3 Clay Avenue with private interment in Forest Hill cemetery.

W. L. Connell Mr. Connell Philadelphia D. C. Harrington Connell First Me Methodist Church Clay Avenue Forest Hill Cemetery

St Peters Lutheran Church to Mark 30th Anniversary Festivities

St Peter's Lutheran Church observes its thirtieth anniversary with a week of services and an extensive program. Prominent out of town clergymen will deliver addresses and choirs from St Peter's Holy Trinity and Zion's will provide music.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church J. W. Randolph St. Peter's Holy Trinity Zion's Catherine Timberman Dr . Laird Philadelphia Ministerium of Pennsylvania FP. P.zizelmann Zion's Church J. Niemann Wilkes- Barre C. G. Spieker A. Spaeth W. L. Hunton Wilkes-Barre W. C. Fischer Pittston F. H

Mayer’s Condition Doubtful After Runaway Injury

Otto Mayer remained unconscious near midnight after a Friday evening runaway on Bpruce street. Doctors said his skull was not fractured but he suffers a serious brain concussion, with a prolonged period of unconsciousness suggesting a poor prognosis. The report notes likely nonrecovery.

Otto Mayer Bpruce Street

Machinists Excursion to Lake Ariel Opens July 23

Members are invited to join a Lake Ariel excursion on July 23 led by Bauer’s band providing music and entertainment for the group.

Lake Ariel Bauer

Reform movement reformer Maloney jailed in county lockup

Reformer T. H. C. Maloney, leader of a Sunday liquor crusade, is in the county jail after failing to post bail on a perjury charge brought by North Main avenue councilman Morris V. Morris. Fifteen hotel owners were arrested on warrants. only four faced alderman hearings and Maloney offered no solid defense.

Morris North Scranton Maloney T. H. C. Maloney Morris V. Morris North Main Avenue Alderman Fidler Harry Chappell Morrie V. Morrie Martin Clark Howard Loftus Llewellyn Bright Thomas P. Regan John J. Loftus Peter Lipowitski Silvester Wisnoski William Cusick Benjamin Cusick George Mabey Thomas H. Powell John Cusick Michael Gilbride Fidler

Flag Raised At Manville Colliery A Patriot Rally

A large audience witnessed a grand flag unfurling at Manville colliery Green Ridge on a Saturday afternoon. Speakers Rev George E Guild Attorney A J Colbern and Patriotic veteran A B Stevens praised loyalty and American spirit amid band selections and martial songs.

Providence Hyde Park Glee Club Manville Green Ridge B B Atherton George E. Guild North End A. B. Stevens Dewey West Sides David Stephens P. J. McManus A. J. Colbern Father McManus A. J. Colborn Ben Griffiths Bheridan

Langstaff Kelley hearing concludes witness assurances

At a Saturday hearing in the Langstaff Kelley contest, seven witnesses were brought in on attachments. Attorney Holgate questioned them about corridor meetings and alleged homeward instructions, but none testified to tampering. One witness said he loitered near the ar utration room for two days without being called.

Langstaff- Kelley Holgate J. H. McCann John Gahagen Peter Moore James Patrick McAndrew John Dalley John McHale, Jr Patrick O'Brien F. W. Gilroy P. H. Gilroy Frank Daley Patrick Flaherty Joseph Kelly James Wymbs Dominick Healey Thomas Culkin

Writ of Mandamus Served in South Side Sewer Case

Writ of peremptory mandamus directed at City Controller Robinson was served by Deputy Sheriff Ferber on Deputy Controller Liseleo since Robinson is in Europe. Dunn Bros. seeks to compel contract certification for the South Side sewer. Attorney J H Burns suggests issuing 10 year bonds to raise funds.

Robinson Dunn Bros South Side Ferber Liseleo Europe J. H. Burns

Tax Collectors Bonds Filed for City Wards

Four city tax collectors filed bonds in court on Saturday. George F. Kellew fled his $9,500 bond as Fourteenth ward collector. sureties were Alexander Barrowman and H. E. it. tenhouse. H. S. Pierce, First ward Carbondale collector, posted an $8,000 bond with A. B. Cook, A. W. Daley, L. H. Snyder and FP. KE, Jenking as sureties. Theodore Hessinger, collector for the...

George F. Kellew Fourteenth Ward Alexander Barrowman E. It.tenhouse H. 8. Pierce First Ward Carbondale A. B. Cook A. W. Daley L. H. Snyder FP. Ke, Jenking Theodore Hessinger

Bond filings in city wards cited with sureties

In the Eleventh ward a bond of 8500 was filed with sur eties Charles H Kaestner and Charles Keifer named. John J Costello collector for the Third ward fled his bond set at 5500 with sureties William Hopkins Patrick J Mullen Patrick Loftus and John L Moran.

Eleventh Ward Charles H. Kaestner Charles Keifer John J. Costello Third Ward William Hopkins Patrick J. Mullen Patrick Loftus John L. Moran

Captain Robling’s Sword Presented to Captain Robling

Chief Gurreil and the police force met to arrange an award for Captain Robling. The sword was exhibited and praised as fitting for Camp Alger. A watch for Lona Pay was jointly funded by Captain Edwards Detective Moir and Patrolman Saltry and will be publicly displayed. Chief Gurreil urged prompt, independent action by officers on duty and praised their harmony and faithful work.

Gurreil Robling Batley Camp Alger Edwards Moir Saltry Lona Gurrel

Doctor Uses Pebbles Trick to Save Horse after Dunmore Ditch Plunge

Dr DP B Hand rode to Dunmore on a Saturday and fell into a street ditch while returning home. With the help of bystanders he orchestrated shovels and careful packing of dirt to raise the ground and extricate the horse in about fifteen minutes, using a practical, steady approach rather than ropes or pulleys.

DP. B. Hand Dunmore Cherry Street

Sweeney and Dougherty Arrested After Barroom Altercation

John Sweeney and Michael Dougherty, both about 87, caused trouble at the Sworanton House. Patrolmen Flaherty Goertitz and Karlius pursued under the Linden street bridge before arrest. They were jailed by Mayor Bailey for 10 days.

John Sweeney Michael Dougherty Sworanton House Flaherty Sweeney Dougherty Goertitz Karlius Linden Street Bailey

AGLI_sent_to_jail after escape permit

Frank Agli, the special officer who allowed a prisoner committed by Alderman Millar to escape, was jailed Saturday after a Friday hearing. He could not post bail and asked for time to find a bondsman, but the alderman sent him to Center Street station until the next day and then to await trial.

Frank Agli Millar Center Street

Political Jottings on Democratic County Convention

Michael Grant of Langstaff avenue seeks delegate from the second district of the Twenty first ward for the Democratic county convention. Primaries to elect delegates will be held Saturday and leaders will meet this week to agree on a late to present to the convention. A Bloomsburg dispatch reports Charles L Hawley of Beranton, Prohibition candidate for president judge of the Twenty sixth Judicial district, has begun his campaign and Prohibitionists expect Republican endorsement.

Michael Grant Langstaff Avenue Bloomsburg Philadelphia Charles L. Hawley Beranton Twenty-sixth Columbia Montour Counties Hawley

Dentist Ad Promotes Crown and Bridge Work

Dr. A. C. St. Amand of the Philadelphia Dental Parlors advertises dental services for the Lackawanna and Franklin avenues area. He offers high quality work with a specialty in crown and bridge procedures and moderate charges.

A. C. St. Amand Philadelphia Lackawanna and Franklin Avenues

Knights of Pythias to Redeem Tickets at Hotel American

Carbondale lodge committee of Knights of Pythias will be at Hotel American tonight from 6 to 9 to redeem tickets for those who missed transportation on the July 4 excursion.

Committee of Carbondale Lodge Knights of Pythias Hotel American

Sale Aims to Wrest Control of Bonta Pipe Firm

A Scranton investor consolidates stock in two Bonta companies and plans a 9 o'clock Thursday sale to transfer majority control to a single manager. The Glass Pipe unit has stalled for a year, but backers say glass pipe production is viable if properly run.

Court House Bonta Gines Pipe and Conduit Company Scranton Tribune

Preparations To Pay Deficit From July Fourth Celebration

Representatives of United Irish American societies met to settle a deficit from the Athletic park Fourth of July event. Delegates plan a Sunday meeting to form a permanent federation while agreeing to raise funds thisforenoon by a bank note. Twenty four medals were awarded with fourteen gold and ten silver. total deficit $526. Participating societies will share the pre rata costs and the medals will be presented after payment.

Athletic Park John Boyle O'Reilly Council Awgerent Order of Hibernians Young Mews Institute Temperance Societies

Guardsmen Pass Through City En Route to Camp Black

A Company of Guardsmen from Syracuse, numbered One Hundred and Forty first, traveling in three cars on the 255 a.m. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western train, passed through the city at 3 o'clock Saturday morning en route to New York City. They will be mustered in today as Company A of the Two Hundred and Second Regiment, New York Volunteers, for New York state's second call quota.

National Guard of New York Syracuse New York City Camp Black Lackawanna Two Hundred and Second Regiment

Soldiers Named in Byracuee Company Roster

Ordered by Captain J. H. Buck, First Lieutenant George Burns and Second Lieutenant Alexander Jennings. Many of Byracuee's best sons are members of this company.

J. H. Buck George Burns Alexander Jennings Byracuee

Remains Laid At Rest Curran Funeral Attended by Many

The funeral of Anthony P. Curran was held Saturday from his parents Avoca home. A vast crowd from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties joined the procession to Avoca cemetery. Mass was conducted at St. Marys church by Rev J Curran with Father McCabe delivering the sermon. Miss Regina McCabe sang and William Kelly led hymns as remains were taken to the grave. Knights of Columbus members attended in force. Interment followed at Avoca cemetery.

Anthony P. Curran John Curran Avoca Lackawanna Lugerne St. Mary’s Church J. Curran Wilkes-Barre J. J. McCabe Waudeacon J. J. O'Reilly East End Wilkes- Barre Father McCabe Regina McCabe Carbondale William Kelly Archbald Jerusalem Knights of Columbus Avoca Cemetery

Grandest mountain scenery on D and R G rail line

The Denver and Rio Grande offers through Pullman sleepers and tourist cars on double daily service between Denver and Salt Lake City Ogden and San Francisco Los Angeles for transcontinental travelers. Contact H Tupper New York or 8 K Hooper Denver for illustrated Rocky Mountain views. The Liederkranz excursion to Fairview set for July 20 with Bauer's band.

Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Colorado Utah New Mexico Denver Salt Lake City Ogden San Francisco Andos Angeles H Tupper Broadway New York K. Hooper Col Rocky Mountain Hooper, G. P T. A Colo

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