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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1899

Page

5

Personal notices of area residents and visitors

A long list of residents and guests returning from trips, visiting relatives, or staying at local homes. Notables include Robert Emperor from West Scranton returning from New York, Mrs Oscar Payne from a wedding trip, Miss Gertrude Hoss from Bethlehem, Miss Anne Carney from Wilkes-Barre, and many others visiting or vacationing. The items mention travels to Ocean Grove and Newport, and attendance at hotels like the St. Denis in New York.

Robert Emperor West Scranton New York City Oscar Payne Gertrude Hoss Bethlehem Bertha Powell Anne Carney Wilkes-Barre Marie Larkin Lafayette Street W. F. Hosie Boulevard Avenue Louis Gibbons Wilkes Darre Mark Walsh Clinton, Ta Judge Taylor M. F. Conry Addie J. Hinkley Oswego XN. C George D. Taylor Olive Street C. W. Treverton Dr. Treverton Pearl Ocean Grove N. J Margaret Rhes Kingston Jetta Rolin Meridian Street Eb.t. Lukens Delaware, Lachawanng and Western Railroad Company Henry Calborn Frostburg A. J. Calborn Yeaterday Roy Gillespie Charles Mr Philip Docham Sol Driesin George Walter Newport White Leopold Johler John Maloney McDonough Benjamin L. Jones Charles Westpfah Abbie Watrous Dunmore John KH. Jones Hudsory M. J. Hoban J. A. O'Reillly J. J. Coroner Brianley Mamo Cusick David Cusick Marion Ind Viett Mine Margaret Cusick Laffayetta Strest WH. Peck TK. Fuller Ww. A. Gorman F. Wade J. J. Chapman Jobo Gregory St. Denis New York

Queen Bess Cottage Ad Near Lake Winola Bucks

Rental listing for Queen Bess cottage at Lake Winola charges $1 per day or $4 per week. Proprietress noted as Mrs. Kittle Gard ner.

Queen Bess Lake Winola Kittle Gardner

Unclear OCR fragment on syrup ad and refunds

Fragmentary advertisement promises money back if cough or cold not cured. Mentions Greene’s warranted syrup of Tarifi, signer names J. G. Bane and John P. Donahue plus Pu.j.

J. G. Bane Amore J John P. Donahue

Round Woods to Become Public Park in Scranton Land Deal

Negotiations to sell Round Woods and adjoining land to W. W. Watson and the Keystone land interests closed. The 93 acre tract from South Mall avenue to Lincoln Heights will become a public park called Lincoln Park with streets and avenues laid out, shade trees planted, and the land opened for building lots as soon as cash sale proceeds. The price is reported around $650 per acre, totaling about $60 450.

Round Woods Delaware, Lackawanik and Western Company Trecelale W. W. Watson Koyatene Land Company Jermyn South Mall Avenue West End City Hine Lincoln Heights Samuel Sloan Sloan West Side Board of Trade Met Watson Weat Besanton Keystone Land Companys Son Main Avenue Lincoln Park Pennsylvania Tribune Stratford Round Woods Lane Farview Land Company Oan South Malin Avenue Dent

Fine Melons and Groceries Offerings At Rockyford Market

An old advertisement lists varieties of melons including nutmeg and Georgia watermelons with prices from 15 to 25 cents each. It mentions bonelews meats olives oils coffee and canned goods with assorted prices and a guarantee on Jersey eggs.

Rockyford Georgia Inva Coffer Tio Japan Ton Jersey

Seattle Asked to Verify Report of Vetter Death

Mrs J Vetter awaits confirmation on the death of her husband Philip J Vetter reportedly perished in the Klondike. Attorney George M Waters telegraphed AP authorities who will direct Seattle reporters to investigate. A dispatch to Mrs Vetter from Seattle noted no definite information yet and promised updates from the Vetter party steamer.

Seattle Vetter J. Vetter Philip J Vatter Klondike Hones Fenerts George M. Waters Associated Press Waleen GW. Franklins Mere. Vetter Washington Mra P. J. Vetter Scranton Pas

County War Duty Voter Count and Township Totals

County commissioners prepare a report for Adjutant General Leeward detailing available military personnel by township ward and borough. The document lists Archbald, Makely, Benton, Covington, Carbondale, Dunmore, Scranton and others with ward-by-ward tallies and ends noting a total registered voters count of 5,809.

T. J. Leeward Washington Archbald Wid Tirst Makely Benton Township Covington Cunhbondale Township Dilton Mokeon City Donmore— Firet Elmhurstorough Fell Lehigh Township la Plume Lackawanna Township Madison Township Ounee Foven Roiring Brook Heart Township Brook Township Aington Taylor Ccccccschesiensensecen WAT Beart al Feventh Asa Mleventh

Lehigh Valley Offers $5 Round Trip to Niagara Falls

On August 12 the Lehigh Valley railroad will sell tickets to Niagara Falls and return for a special low fare of 5 dollars round trip from Scranton Pennsylvania. Tickets honored on any train except the Black Diamond Express. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Niagara Falls Scranton Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents

Speicher resigns as treasurer of Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan

Joseph Speicher steps down from the role of treasurer at the Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan association. Future payments will be made to the company office located in a Connell building. The note references a Pocono Smoke Shop cigar line.

Joseph Speicher Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan Association Connell Pennsylvanian Savings Fund and Loan Association

City Debates Electric Funds and Fire Equipment

At a common council meeting led by Luther Keller the council discussed transferring money from the electric light fund to pay city debts and fund the fire department. Keller urged stopping further appropriations until debts are cleared, citing poor maintenance of engines, hoses, and buildings. The council approved some measures, while postponing others and debating repairs and vendor obligations.

Keller Common Comeil Luther Keller Common Council Scranton Electric Light and Heat Company Crystal Engine Company Electric Light F. W. Zigdeman Mr. Keller Select Council Electric Wight Grier Calpin Appkie CI Works Progres Zizleman Euch James J. Grier Tl @t ward Fire Department Frank Cobb Cumberland Hose Company Cobb Zigletan Cumberland Company Iizleman

Professor Contant Injured in Reservoir Drive Accident

Professor J. W. Contant suffered serious injuries while riding a wheel on Reservoir drive on Wednesday. He was found with severe lacerations to hands and head, in a dazed state and unable to recall the incident, though he later returned home and received treatment.

J. W. Contant Reservoir Drive

Eighth Ward Constable Contest Hears Five Witnesses

Hearing before Commissioner E. W. Thayer in the Walsh versus Thomas election contest for Eighth ward constable continued with five witnesses J. D. Lind, Richard Kimmicher, Joseph Black, J. Sellers and Stephen Hara examined. Another hearing is scheduled today at 2 o'clock in the arbitration room.

E. W. Thayer John BE. Walsh W. c. Thomas J. D. Lingd Richard Kimmicher Joseph Black J. Sellers Stephen Hara

Sunday School Excursion to Lake Ariel

Elm Park church and Sunday school invite members and friends to a picnic and excursion to Lake Ariel on Friday July 21 leaving Erie and Wyoming Valley depot at 9:40 a.m. Tickets available to non members for adults 10c and children 4c, usable on the 2:28 and 5:20 p.m. trains with return on the last train. Tickets from Hicks Matthews Yost and Captain W A May or via the depot committee. E B Carter chaired the committee.

Elm Park Lake Ariel Erie and Wyoming Valley Washington Avenue Lake Hicks Third National Bank Hoak Matthews’ Drug Store Yost Lehigh Valley Ticket Office W. A. May E. B. Carter

Moses Taylor Jr Succeeds Hallstead at Hospital Chief helm

New Delaware Lackawanna and Western reorganizes Moses Taylor hospital leadership. Moses Taylor Jr takes presidency. W H Truesdale becomes director. W H Storrs resigns. nine staff physicians are dropped while N Lovett W F Allen A J Connell resume status. hospital narrows to care for railroad and steel workers and their families.

Moses Taylor, Jr W. F. Halistead Messia Storrs Dr. Lect Delaware, Lackawanna and Wenform Moses ‘Taylor W. F Hallstead Moses Taylor New York Wis Choten W. H. Strass Bh. BE. Loomis W. Kh. Storrs Woard Guern FE. G. Rusell W. H. Truesdale Samuel Sloan A. Capwell W. G. Fulton L. Frey R. MH. Gibbons BE. A. Heermans J. BE O'Brien KR. Parke K. G. Ross FO O Davis L. R. Kennedy Davis Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Lackawanna Tron and Steel Jn. Henry Wetrum W. RR. Storrs W. H. Storrs W. FF. Hallstead Siosel Taylor Walter Scranton W. WH. Storrs Henry Wehrum E. KE. Loomis F. G. Russell

Bankrupt H H Beidleman Submitted to Referee Warner

H H Beidleman has been adjudged bankrupt in U S courts and his case was yesterday submitted to Referee C A Van Warner. Jessup and Jessup represented the petitioning creditors. Beidleman was a book dealer and stationer with a flourishing business until reverses forced him to close out.

H. H. Beidleman United States C. A. van Warner Jessup & Jessup Mr. Beidleman

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M. Norton Lackawanna Avenue Griffin Wyoming Lackawanna Dairy CO Adams Avenue A. A. Lindabury Omce Moura Connell Building South Main Avenue Scranton Transfer Co Hugh J. Keenan The Lacka, Ave Ackawanna Vthe AU Nory Bome Truesdale Columbia Mowe and Chemical Company Jwoomis Keystone Gand Company Charles Schlager G. Frank Reynolds E. G Coursen Mre. Winslow Winstow Yous Vo Mora Godshal Ruane Aladmiaih Nogeth Philip Wengel Watkine Coleman FL Morris Emith Cusick Nays Tewkesbury Ketler Franklin Joint Fire Department Committee Stramete Prof. Conant Eighth Ward DR. Davis Victor J. D. Williams & Bro Scranton, PA A'S Alee Ecalele Russia Schank & Spencer Spruce Street Bell & Skinner Penn Avenue Just Hand & Payne Senate Washington Age Conrad, Hatter
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