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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1899

Page

3

City Notes Buy Opera Cape in Spruce Street Deal

P B Moran purchased the Opera date once run by Jim Judge at 310 Spruce Street. The note lists several local items including a marriage, a charter meeting, a Knights of Pythias installation, a meeting postponement, a car accident, a legal notice, and a serious injury of Thomas Fenton on Nay Aug Avenue with hospital care ongoing.

Opera Cape P. B. Moran Opera Date Jim Judge Spruce Street Thomas Fenton Mmilies Lavekiwanna Hospital

Builders Exchange to Attend Thomas Harley Funeral

At a special board meeting the Builders Exchange unanimously agreed to attend the funeral of Thomas Harley of Hashes and Piven Diamonds. The service will be at St John's Church on Fir Street at 10 a.m. Interment follows at Cathedral Cemetery Hyde Park. Members to assemble at 2 p.m. at 860 Prospect Avenue in a chartered car.

Eeachangs Builders’ Exchange Thomas Harley Hashes & Piven, Diamoads Prospect Avenue St John's Church Fir Street Cathedral Cemetery Hyde Park

Sewer Work to Resume After Court Decision

Contractor O'Hare prepares crew for Keetlon sewer project completion following Judge Gunetor's Andrew Smith tent case ruling. Work to start this morning with preliminaries in the South Ride area winding up tomorrow or Wednesday and full construction to begin by week’s end.

Gunetor HL O'Hore

Company H Mustered In at Providence Armory

Fifty volunteers joined Company H Thirteenth Regiment and were mustered in at the Agi torium in Providence after a difficult recruitment. Captain Corwin has sent in his resignation and an election of officers will be held soon.

Providence Corwin India

Refund promise on Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar

Undertaking to repay money for Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar if cough or cold not cured. Guarantee of a refund if satisfaction not achieved. Signed by J. Gd. Lone and Donahue, Union, Pa, with witnesses.

J. Gd Lone Unnaett John Donahue Union

Body on West Mountain Still Missing After Search Efforts

County Detective Leyshon organized a dearching party Saturday to locate a body on West Mountain guided by Mrs Hopehirk who later found no convincing trace beyond a coat. Disappeared men include Stephen Mabey a local bartender and Arthur Hiles a boarder at 606 Franklin Avenue. A new search planned at 6 o clock with a systematic route to uncover the remains amid unverified rumors of a discovery.

Leyshon Hopehirk Weert Mountain Theremaliar North Matin Avenue Lafayette Street Mibey Arthur Hiles Franklin Avenue Hiles New York Ley Shon

Windyguff Race Meet Opens on Windysalt Wheelmen Boulevards

The Windysalt Wheelmen announce the first Windyguff Meet at Ehinhurst boulevard speedway Wednesday at 9. No prize money or official sanction from the League of American Wheelmen. A featured match race pits Relph against Morris of Electric City Wheelmen paced by Ian fan. Officials listed include promoter Gillespie Hindicapper Amish starter Gaughan timekeepers Haigan Bushnell and Hoole.

Windysalt Ehinhurst Boulevard Woelock League of American Wheelmen Relph Morris Electric City Ian Fan Ehitee Via Mace Gillespie

Hamilton La Vo Nuptials At St Luke’s Church

Charles Hamilton a de pretender at the Academy of Music married Miss Maud La Vo of St Penn Avenue at St Luke’s Church yesterday afternoon at So0lock by They Reagers Israel. The couple traveled after the ceremony by train toward New York. Hamilton is a member of the rye tal Hoge compiling and an attache of Reese & Long’s posting establishment.

Charles Hamilton Academy of Music Maud la Vo St. Penn Avenue St Luke's Church Israel New York Hamilton Rye Tal Hoge Reese & Long

Guernsey Brothers Offer Low Prices on Organs Pianos in Washington Ave

Guernsey Brothers at 7 Washington Avenue room 7 and the S Bury Building touts heavily discounted musical instruments. They advertise Teas Organ models, Whiteport, Monson Hamlin, Chase and Worcester organs, plus square and upright pianos at low down payments and monthly terms. Instruments are second-hand with guarantees and exchanges, claiming prices far below rivals and emphasizing easy terms.

Washington Avenue Rooma 7 Bury Awe Gms Monson & Hamlin Chase Worcester Ininnar Chase Organ Witherton Wilcox & White Organ Avion Minna Sherwood Phino Mahotany Schubert Nogany Cobo Planns Morleton & Decker Guernsey Brethera Guernsey Raul

Obituaries notice for Connolly and Langan in Scranton

In Scranton Pennsylvania John Connolly died July 97 24 at his late home 4 Third street after a high impact of requiem at Holy Cross Church. Interment to Cathedral cemetery. Also David Langan died July 17 at 00 Prospect Avenue with announcement later.

Convention Of P A Of A Opens In Guerneys Hall

The Patriotic Order of Americans holds its state convention in Guerney's hall on North Washington avenue with 175 delegates expected. City officials and officers stay at the Hotel Rudolph as sessions begin with addresses from Mayor Moir and editor D B Pennepicker.

Rudolph Moir the Patriotic Order of Americans Guerney's Hall North Washington Avenue Marine Evers Tate Tidel Rudolph Seamon D. B. Pennepicker Organizaion Committee On Law Byeinora Vietting Tinhilph Jones Jackean Ernest Annie Tov Shahinokins Shaffer Kweddage Anna Mery Norristown Woot Shoemaker Lavelle Theodore Partha Phiinelphia Bella Thomas Mt. Carmel Emily § Harkins

Collector Must Move Over Poor Tax Office

City Treasurer Robinson plans to relocate the poor tax collector from the treasurer’s office despite opposition. Holinsom notes no personal feeling, while the bond or board remains involved through a council resolution. Robinson calls the decree nonbinding and seeks to resist the ruling.

Robinson

Marriage of Dougher and Kavanaugh Shock City Society

The marriage of Robert V. Dougher, a prominent young attorney, to Miss Mary Kavanaugh, daughter of M. A. Kavanaugh of New York, was solemnized June 15 at the Church of the Apostles in New York. The affair is known only to close friends and the couple will reside in the city after August 1.

Robert V. Dougher Mary (. Kavanaugh M. A. Kavanaugh New York City Dougher Isa Thie

Notable figures stir Wilkes-Barre scene in light of Boveher praise

In Wilkes-Barre a young woman admired for charm and intellect receives warm support from friends and admirers. Attorney Boveher, a well known local figure, attracts many who respect his position and local ties.

Wilkes-Barre Boveher

Dodson Mine Still Burning Near Plymouth

Fire at Dodson colliery Plymouth continues as water flood rises in the shaft. Company abandons exploration, outlets blocked, pumps set on river bank to divert water to the mine head and down the culm bank in wooden troughs.

Dodson Plymouth Emstemia

Stabbing at Smithville Involving Two Men

A knife attack occurred in Smithville near Avoon after a heated argument. Bruno Wessel, 1 year old, suffered multiple stab wounds and was rushed to Pittston City Hospital in critical condition. The assailant fled to the woods and remained at large.

Smithville Avoon Bruno Wessel Pittston

Two New Paving Measures Pass City Officials

An ordinance approves cobble stone paving on the Norhow portion of the street between Hyd Park and Brotles avenues, and a private asphalt paving option for McKenna court holders. Mayor Moir signed the measures and directed the street commissioner to review a report on widening Pople street by the Delaware fond Hudson company.

Norhow Porcion Betwen Hyd Park Brotles Avenues McKenna Court Moir Pople Street Delaware Fond Hudson Company

Langstaff Election Contest Witness List Delayed Testimony

Witnesses from the Eighth Twentieth and Twenty-First Wards testified in the Lariat election contest yesterday. Names include Hight ward A Besant Michael Vets Twentieth ward Joseph Williame and a long roster of others with varied spellings and likely transcription errors.

Hight A. Besant Michael Vets Joseph Williame Joeond Tire Chowewirtes Mile Fon McPackind Griffith Miehaud David Hloswile Samuel A. Remipler Thorns Lewis Vonrud Opper John Lh Rielrods Willing Devin Joseph Mane Jammer Z. Phillips Tames Metjowan Thiloiph Shermek James Burns

Funeral of Miss Duhige in Bellevue service

The funeral of Mise Netile Midley daughter of Mr and Mrs Renee Dohige of First Street Bellevue was held yesterday morning at St. Holy poses church with many friends in attendance. Pallbearers named include Michael Collings John Hiland John Tyrell Donugh Patrick Diskin and William Sempe. Interment followed under a local cemetery centers.

Mise Netile Midley

Nelson Teets Injured During League Game

Nelson Teets of Kramer Bros team suffered a shoulder injury in the game against Leader Chorkie’s team. He dislocated his arm in the second period and required medical attention. Doctors expect a period of rest before a return to play.

Nelson Kramer Bros Eloilers Chorkie Fie Arin Tye

Death rate among children rises with hot weather

Forty four deaths were reported to the board of health last week, above the average of twelve. The rise is linked to summer fever among infants. One death each occurred from scarlet fever diphtheria and membranous endocarditis. Nine communicable diseases were reported, chiefly diphtheria and scarlet fever.

Board of Health Thom

Turbulent Question Sparks Witness Tenth Amendment Debate

The counsel pressed the witness with a probing inquiry about guidance to a lordship. The court ruled that the attorney should move a tithe from the witness, reflecting legal maneuvers in the turbulent hearing.

Taiwan

Awkward Exchange Over Heaven and Hell Question

A dialogue fragment features Dorothie Motroma debating if dying leads to heaven. One speaker asks if they would go to heaven, another replies there is no guarantee, fearing social judgment and an awkward afterlife.

Dorothie Motroma Heavin Heaven Hell

Smith Injunction Dissolved In Scranton Water Case

Judge dissolves preliminary injunction in a Scranton Gas and Water Co. case over water service to properties owned by Margaret Smith. The decision holds Margaret Smith has standing only if she owns the properties and would suffer injury from disconnection, lifting the injunction and allowing the water shutoffs dispute to proceed. The case involves water rents, property transfer questions, and potential hardship to tenants.

Mia Margaret Smith CL Smith Scrinton Gas & Water Company Jide W. Gineter Corneilie Smith Margaret A. Smith

Woman Sues Scranton Button Co for 10000 Damages

Miss Anna Walsh of South Scranton, 21, sues Scranton Button Company Limited for 10000 claiming a press injury at the mill on March 1. Attorneys Wedeman state the declaration alleges defective machinery caused permanent crippling of her hands. She is the sole child of eighteen.

Misa Anna Walsh Scranton Anna Walsh South Scranton Yeune Scranton Button Company, Limited Veatery LL. BP Wedeman Miss Walsh

Habeas corpus case heard for Jobin Sentotene

Court yesterday for hearings on the habeas corpus matter of Jobin Sentotene who has been in custody since July. Betty and two others were committed by Alderman Millar amid defrauding bonds allegations. Vino Lupe prosecutes the case. Both defendants are represented by attorney Joh M. Hur rs.

Jobin Sentotene Joseph Cement Betty Millard Defrauchie Bondi Towke Reaper Chementy Joh M. Hurrs

Remembering Daniel L Rhesecker in Matilda Swingle's will

A Moscow man, Daniel L Rhesecker, is named in the will of the late Matilda Swingle. The document references debts and alleged attachments pursued yesterday through attorney J. P. Wedeman to collect the remaining estate.

Daniel L. Rhesecker Moscow Matilda Swingle Myre Murry A. Tivemner Della J. OP. Wedeman Remaon Tirsweker

Scranton Names Pieced From Fragmented Local Notice

A fragmented OCR text from Scranton includes scattered names such as Thowne J Langan and Berninten Wigzabeth Nealon with stray terms like Anthony Dum and Jory Maurie McAndreows. The readable bits hint at a local notice or listing with unclear context and missing details.

Thowne J. Langan Berninten Wigzabeth Nealon Scranton Anthony Dum Cue Avadwes Jory Maurie McAndreows Ermsn Charles Ei Hamilton Scranton Mud Ces Wee Eno George Cmu cc Giecer Phat Kate Roman Oo Archiotd

Court House News Notes from Judge Gunster

Ex exceptions to Judge Gunster’s finding in the case of FB A Coray against John G Jenkins were argued. James Arnold of Fell Township charged with assault and battery and recertion entered bail yesterday in $400. Mary Gallagher borrows surety fee dillm, George W. Patterson tax collector for LaPlume borough filed his bond of 1500 with Clerk Danes. The bondmen are W W Patterson and G W Davidson.

Judge Gunster Ciee FB. A. Coray John 8. Jenkins James Arnold Fell Lownship Bell Mary Gallagher

Courtroom Sending Man to Jail After Arrest

A man was committed to jail in default of $1000 bail after a hearing before Alderman Fidler. A woman was removed to Lackawanna hospital where she received care following the incident. Patrolman Yuen placed the man under arrest.

Cene Lackawanna Hospital Yuen Phoed Alderman Fidler

Building of a City Going Rapidly Forward

New train service and port office are planned for New Orange. Millard of Detroit appointed superintendent of the New York and New Orange Railroad. Trains begin on the belt line connecting major routes with more fast service to New York. a depot, telegraph, and telephone services are developed. telegraph and telephone lines to the depot are arranged with the Western Union and New Jersey companies. The New Orange Industrial Association promotes hailing lots at $825 monthly payments.

New Orange N. Wd New Belt Ine Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh Valley Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad New Grange Millard New York L. Bell W. O.opperman Tompkines Humetone Western Union Mittore Font New York and New Jersey Telephone Company New Orange Industrial Association Spruce Street Scranton

Cape May the Beantut Quiet Elegant Beach Resort

Cape May promises quiet elegance and refined atmosphere as the finest beach destination. The Philadelphia and Reading route remains the preferred transportation option with reasonable commuter fares and regular excursion trains. A detailed list of fares and timetables is available by writing to the district passenger agent in Philadelphia with a two cent stamp.

Cape May Philisyphia Reading Elelnay MetCormic

Well Traveled Official Tours American Railways

An Irish government official who has seen many nations recently visited the United States and praised the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway. He noted how the railway serves passengers well with careful attention to their needs and recommended buying tickets on the line. Lane's at 20 Spruce Street advertised wines and cigars to travelers.

Worl America Lake Shore Michigan New York

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