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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1899

Page

7

Councilmen Seek Big Bell Alarm for Citywide Warning

Carbondale officials consider replacing whistle alarms with a large liver bell. Council committees outline proposed locations for alarm boxes at intersections across the city and authorize the city clerk to obtain prices and quotes.

Council Gravity Canaan Canaan and Belmont Streets Moors Wagon Shop Chik Avenue Belmont Street Clark Avenue Dunia Street Patrick Hart Dondatt and Fallbrook Delawere and Hudson Crossing Hospital Street Brown Routh Street Niesen Thooklyn Street T. T. Gilhool’store Cottage Street Greenfield Road Mike Street Lookout South Main Eighth Avenue Tenth Avenue Archbald Street Seventh Avenue Washington Street Salem Avenue Park Street Sixth Avenue Main Street Soler Avenue Spring Street Parte Avenue Wyoming Street Lincoln Avenue

ExMayor Hendrick Orders $1500 Electric Car

ExMayor Hendrick has ordered a $1,500 electric automobile and expects it on city streets once delivery is made. No horse less carriage is in use locally and the only prior electric machine appeared from Beranton months ago. The Hendrick car will have storage battery and a sixty mile range per charge.

ExMayor Hendrick Berantun Hendrick Storace Imattery

Ready to Defend Himself in School Affairs

Interest in school matters remains high as Professor Hockenberry says he is ready to defend himself against ridiculous charges some allege. He is expected to have a chance to respond within a short time, possibly this week, fueling talk about his potential re election.

Hockenberry

Local notices and social updates from Jersey City area

Mrs. Mra. M. Ch. Deethe visits her daughter in Jersey City. John Bone sustains a sprained ankle at work in the Delaware and Hudson yard. Mr and Mrs Frederick Sluman visit with Mrs William Taylor in Green Ridge. Mrs A C Lown returns from Scranton. Cc H Horton spends yesterday in Waymart. Michael Clune discharged after appendicitis operation. Mrs Willian Blair visits relatives here. Coming marriage announced between City Treasurer Connor and Miss Anna Thonne of Scranton. Benjamin FE Galpin visits friends in the city. Miss Stella Lynott returns to Beranten. Mr and Mrs W D Walsh return to New York. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad promotes health via pure blood.

Waymart Michael Clune W. D. Walsh New York

Funeral for Walter Green in Jermyn and Mayfield

Walter Green's funeral was held yesterday with large attendance at the church and graveside. Rev. Simpkins preached on being ready for the hour, with service at the house, then at the Methodist Episcopal church. Attending were members of local orders and out of town relatives.

Walter Greenrlade Methodist Episcopal Church Mc Flmpkina Peckville Simpkins Naomi Tanner Stuart Comedy Junior Order Americaan Mechanics Delaware and Hudson Benevolent Fund Thomas Mellon Frank Jeffrreg Martin Leftue Reginald Waters John Fivanes Richard Cooper George Trotter Nedicks Thomas Puckey George Faker Wie Ormaton Willie Nicholson Wille Langman John Gannon Hyde Park Carter Green Ridge Edward Matthews

Klondike veterans return home from long expedition

A group including Harry Chapman Peckville Myr and Mrs Fowler Winton Mre Patrick Swift Archbald Mra Hawkine Edith Mra Monahan Mrs Madigan Mea Kennedly Miss Emma Gilmartin Mra James Mrs Vineland and others arrived home Saturday evening after a year in Dawson and more than a year away. Samuel Temby arrived yesterday morning. The party returned poorer than when they left and the Klondike will know them no more. Joseph infant son of Patrick Monahan died Saturday morning and the funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon. Alfred Waters Forest City visited as a vicker Friday evening. Special services at the Methodist Episcopal church were well attended with Rev L G Sprague of Kingston presiding and Rev Mr Lowry of New York officiating. Mrs W & Rice of Stroudsburg Normal school faculty visited Mayfield guest of Mrs McCarty. Mr and Mrs Walter Depew and Mr and Mrs Henry Maines returned after camping at Crystal Lake. Professor Thurroughs of New York, visiting his sister Mrs J H Greensands, will return home today.

Harry Chapman Peckville Butterworth John Woaley Kiondikers Samuel Temby Dawson Klondike Joseph Patrick Monahan Second Street Alfred Waters Forest City Vicker Episcopal Church L. Gb. Sprague Kingston Mr. Lowry New York W. & Rice Stroudshore

Electric powered lore fishing boat to launch at Scull pond

Squire S and S W Arnold and Joseph mR Bell under construction a lore fishing boat to be launched soon at Scull pond powered by electricity. Ceremonies led by Arthur Thompson with a wine bottle christening.

Funeral of George Smith Remains Laid in Pittston Cemetery

The funeral of the late George Smith was held yesterday from his Malin and Water streets home. The services, simple per his wishes, were conducted by Revo Warrington and Johnston. Interment followed at Pittston cemetery with honorary pallbearers listed and carriers named.

One Hundred Dollar Reward For Catarrh Cure

A vintage ad proclaims a hundred dollar reward for a cure of catarrh using Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features endorsements from Cheney Co and TRUAX, wholesalers, claiming trustworthiness and financial capability to fulfill obligations. The ad touts internal use of Hall's Catarrh Cure, direct action on mucus membranes, and emphasizes testimonials and Hall's Family Pills.

Hall Cheney & Co Stege B.J. Cheney Weer & Truax Oleno Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Toledo Hal Perico All Druggian

Tunkhannock court decrees and local fire alarm report

Judges Dunham and Verghn with Judge Mustman held court at which decrees were issued in Commonwealth v Gallup ordering $12 monthly for six months and $6 thereafter for wife and child support and Commonwealth v Cooper appointing a guardian with $100 immediate payment and $4 monthly thereafter. Lunacy case of Isa Shoemaker allowed home return. Estate of Finn Caterhout partition petition noted. Fire alarm on Bridge Street caused by smoke from a chimney. Trigun Hinge Co. responded but not needed.

Dunham Amd Mustman Hell Commonwealth James Db. Gallup Northmoreland Township Theodore Cooper Thomas HH Evan Guardian Guardan Gosta Avid Guardian Ifa Finn Caterhout Tunkhannock Trigun Hinge Company Bridge Street C. A. van Wormer Scranton

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