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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1899

Page

3

City Notes The Wrong Number In Garbled Copy

A garbled item reports a disturbance at 15 Pennaventiv instead of Hegetated. The Beranton Glee Club meets tonight at 7 in Meare hall. Trade meeting postponed due to scheduling conflicts. A polarizing animation program will be shown Friday through Saturday evenings. John Williams, the man held by police, was taken to the insane asylum by relatives.

Penn Aventiv Beranton Glee Club Letter Oouriers’ Asociation Meare’ Hall Hillside John Willams

Notified death shocks Pittston Avenue home tragedy

An investigation into the death of Parick Breen's child after a Monday incident at a Pittston avenue residence was ordered. Rev Bell of Shiloh Baptist church was surprised by parishioners at his Dixcourt home, where the gathering was described as an enjoyable event.

Cotoner Thoberts Parick Breen Pittston Avenue Shiloh Baptist Church Tin Dixcourt

Archbold Letter From India At Firat Presbyterian Meeting

A missive from Mirenius Archbild, traveling in India and visiting mission stations, will be read at the Firat Presbyterian church youth meeting. The letter is described as of recent interest to attendees.

Archbalins India Mirenius Archbild Firat Presbyterian Church Mer Archbold

Officers Installed at Ancient Order Meeting

Jasleo 104 of the Ancient Order Wight of the Mystic Chain installed several officers. Ast commander FR Arcott and view commander Philip Trattentehagtati led roles with Griffin Joy recording series. Other names include Hword Jones inside guard and John Nowbarrs outside guard.

Stolen horse and buggy from Penn Avenue in Mandh

Merchant Towle Rupprecht reported a valuable horse and buggy stolen from in front of his business on Penn Avenue at 4 o'clock Mandh evening. The sorrel horse has brey spots on hips and a rainbow colored harness with a black pul ber top and dark green running gear. Police are searching for the thief.

Towle Rupprecht Penn Avenue Brey Hugeyie

Large Clothing Manufacturer Moves to New Orange N J

Max Ernst, a large clothing producer with a government contract to supply 260 000 uniforms, shifts operations from New York to New Orange New Jersey. He currently staffs about 600 in several New York factories and plans to add around 400 workers in the new building being fitted with machinery and shafting for tailors. The move involves union labor and is endorsed by the Pedery Non of Labor, per M Tompkins president of the New Orange Industrial Association.

Max Ernst New York Ernst M. Tompkins New Orange Industrial Association Spruce Street Scranton

Lane's Finest Wines and Cigars at Spruce Street

Lane's at 20 Spruce Street offers a selection of premium wines and cigars for enthusiasts. The shop showcases curated labels and collector items, inviting connoisseurs to browse current offerings and special releases.

Lane's Spruce Street

Refund offer on bottles of Creene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar

A signed notice promises a refund of money for 4 bottles of Creene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar and a 7 cent bottle free to prove satisfaction or money refunded, by J. G. Bone & Unmore, Pa. John P. Donahue.

Horse fall injures Miss Susan Donley in Little Meadows

Dr Parker was called to Miss Susan M Donley of 24 Doubleday street after a horse throw four miles beyond Little Meadows. The horse bolted when frightened. she struck her head on a tree and lost consciousness. Doctors feared for her life but Dr Worker later concluded recovery likely barring unforeseen circumstances.

Binghamton Republican Cifty Parker Little Meadows Susan M. Donley Doubleday Street M. Pembroke Congdon Mita Donley Dr. Congdon

Disastrous Mud Run Train Wreck Recalled in Lawsuit

John J. Curran sues Lehigh Valley Railroad for damages from the Mud Run wreck of October 10, 1884, claiming severe burns, partial paralysis, and ongoing pain after surviving the engine plunge and car inferno. Curran, once a barber in Aveeca now Jermyn, seeks £20,000. His brother perished in the crash.

Mud Run Ort John J. Curran Lehiith Curran Cook Wee Lee Aveeca Jermyn

Coroner Probes Death After Express Collision in Ransom

Coroner Roberts visited Pittston to investigate the death of a young man killed Monday by the Black Diamond express at Ransom. Preliminary accounts say Mia Girton and her son warned not to cross the tracks. she was dragged by the engine and severely injured. The inquest is scheduled Friday afternoon at 2.00 at the LL & B function.

Roberts Pittston Black Diamond Express Ransom Howel Mia Girton Laitonge Girton

Bankruptcy petitions filed for J and D Harris bloc

The voluntary bankruptcy petition of J and D Harris was filed yesterday with Referee C A L Van Wermer. The firm, out of business for years, shows assets of 180 in wines liquors and cigars and liabilities of 8755 with nothing else. Jacob Harris also petitions to delay his individual debt payment. Attorney George M Okell represents the firm.

D. Harris C AL van Wermer Drm Jacob Harris George M. Okell

Obituary notices from an aged Pennsylvania town

A list of obituaries for several residents including Katherine Doherty, Mrs Catherine Trester, Mrs M J Grosvenor, Mary Reed, John Burns, and Joseph Green. Details cover ages, residence, family survivors, and funeral arrangements at St Patrick's church Danmore and other local cemeteries.

Seven year old in county jail over stolen goods charge

Seven year old Martin Siblrski spent Monday night in the county jail after being committed by Justice of the Peace Bmilch of Peckville on a charge of receiving stolen goods. He was released on 100 bail with Michael Haydok as his bondsman. the father accompanied him to the clerk of the court. It is alleged a companion stole a pocketbook containing money and that the boy helped spend part of the money.

Martin Siblrski Countty Justice of the Peace Bmilch Peckville Michael Haydok Ball

Attorneys contest treasurer race object to subpoenas

Attorney KK B Holgate, representing W E Langestaff in the county treasurer race dispute with M J Kelly, refused to participate in examinations of Ninth Ward witnesses. He claims subpoenas were delivered by slipping writs under doors rather than personal service, and asks the court to rule on the matter. Witnesses examined include numerous Ninth and Tenth Ward residents from the city.

KK. B. Holgate W. 8. Langestaff M. J. Kelly Nineteenth Ward K. L. France A. L. Wood Joteph Welchel Richard Keller August Frantz Philip Rotter John W. Warner August Rossa William Greiser Louis Jantz Philip T Lewert Herman Stahlheber John Lewert August Knapp Po J. Kramer Lewis Deising John Schunk Williiamh Walter Jacob Miller Christ Wirth William Schuik John Fetger Charles Cooper Pred, Fisher Tenth Ward Henry Boustlan Philip H. Hansen L. F. Mioras Fred, Pittuck Charles Kemple Hery Charles Tinker Henry Bosley A. H. Bernstein A. I. Riow Bore Charles

Court House News Notes Probe Local Cases

John Trudke charged with threats pled bail at 200 pounds as Deputy Ferber levies stock and fixtures at the State House Penn Avenue owned by August Schmidt. Sale set for next Monday. James Senile held for assault on 15 year old Rose Garbo. bail posted 1,000 pounds with Frank Williams as bondsman. Tax collector John D Jones files bond for 4,000 pounds with eight sureties. Eighth ward election contest hearing Begins with witness Harry Poust, former tax collector, questioned about voters challenged for unpaid taxes.

John Trudke John Lipik Ferber State House Penn Avenue August Schmidt Michael Denier James Senile Dunmore Rose Garbo Frank Williams John D. Jones Taylor Borough Danlota John W. Jones Davy J.thomas James McNermot Joseph Jones John Price Martin

Third Contractor Arrested for Building Without Permit

Nelson to Bar, head of the North End Tamber company, was arrested yesterday on a warrant sworn by Inspector Jackson. He is charged with beginning branding without obtaining a permit. The heating court appearance is set for 9 o'clock this morning before Minor Moir in police court. Several other contractors suspected of similar violations are to be arrested.

Nelson Bar North End Tamber Companys Omeer Jackson Moir

South Side Sewer Work Begins After Final Arrangements

Contractor Koons announced yesterday that all preliminary arrangements are complete and he will immediately start construction. He went to Wingeton to bring equipment and will begin excavation tomorrow morning.

Gener Koons Ypestemay Eltisenr’ Committee Wingeton

Stolen Goods Found in Local Burglary Case

A search of 210 Broadway led by Marion Cann uncovered cameras and crockery linked to recent burglaries at the School of the Lackawanna. Police hold Albert Sinouks and family members on suspicion while seeking the missing youth and additional stolen items. Two camera lenses recovered from a South Scranton dealer were valued at 75 dollars each.

School of the Lackawanna Alderman Kasson Marion Cann Charles Hrams Broadway Albert Sinoucks Miveellanevux Crockery John Ludwig Four Cent Lackawanna Ayvenue Mere Meara Kate Kusson Ihourt Albert Sinoiski

Mrs. H. W. Hens Returns From Klondike Tragedy

Mrs. H W Hens of Law City Kentucky survivor of the party with Philip J Vetter of this city who died in the Klondike region arrived in San Francisco aboard the Bertha She will go to Bay City Michigan to join her mother brother and sister Attorney George M Watson en route to Seattle will likely arrange to meet her to learn details of Mr Vetter s death

H. W. Hens Law City Philip J. Vetter Klontike San Francisco Bertha

Kaffir Marriages And The Cattle Bond In Kaffirland

The article explains Kaffir marriage binds through cattle transfers rather than ceremonies. It describes public wedding rites, the Yehbo yes ritual dance, and feast etiquette. It notes the wife’s hard labor, her economic influence on marriage cattle, and harmony among women in polygynous households.

Manganine Golog Wironen Konebo Mpunganyana

Testimony on City Franchise Quiet as Defense Calls Silliman

Witnesses mostly deny being approached or paid to vote for the borough’s streetcar franchise. General Manager Silliman testified for the defense about the route and agreements with Pittston and Scranton Railway, with arguments to proceed in chambers Thursday before Judge Archbald.

Silliman Anthony Biancardi Ife Scranton Railway Company Ile Thomas Stevens Railway Company Bhh J. J. Bonner William Monroe Bow. Gallagher Gallagher Porge Pittston and Scranton Mme Ranoonla Pennsylvania Railroad Company Archbald Chambers

Uncalled-for Letters at Scranton Post Office

Letters remaining uncalled-for at the Scranton Pennsylvania post office in Lackawanna county dated July 26 are listed. Addressees include Parsons Ripple Mary Arheart James Adams Mrs Allerman Edwin Baring Jane Dow Crozier Miss Rowe Crandat Henry Ilenwell Nellie Caston John Dougherty Mary Donkin James Donahue Mrs J W Bovis Frank Day J C Dale Juneoh Phatlns Evane Francis Fraser Ram vel Fenn William Fay Annie Giackin Hodder Hopkins Hicminbottom Lewis Hatcherin Louis Jones W J Jones Alice Jones Libbe Iter Eunien Latham Katharine Montgomery Will iam Mullin Metohardt Ana Maris Mathers Matthew Moran Murikin Louis Murphy Helen Morgat Merle William McNeal Patrick McGuine Foul MeIatyre Miles McDonald Mrs McDonnell Neary Oppenheimer Kate Pease Samuel Power Jonnie Ponua Rowley Willard Richert Abbie Reed M S Raiser Bridget Swanick Rose Stewart Staff Ratle Shelly Ida Snyder A O Trouat Thomas P J Wateh Tinlinn Antonio Ciero PA Frannjeo.

Mary Arheart James Adams Mr. Allerman Edwin M. Baring Mise Mable Brundage John M. Bryant Georgy Rennan L. A. Connell Patrick Corcoran J. W. Copter Mies Jane Tat Dow Crozier Minus Rowe Crandat Henry Ilenwell Nellie Caston John Dougherty Mary Donkin James Donahue J W. Bovis Frank Day DW. Davies J.C. Dale Juneoh Phatlns Edward Evane Mise Francis W. A. Fraser Ramvel Fenn Wiliam Fay Annie Giackin A. B. Hodder Mer. Hopkins Mra. Hicminbottom Lewis Hacherin Loulve E. Jones W. W. Jones Aliee Jones Libbe Iter Eunien Latham Katharine B. Montgomery William Mullin Max. Metohardt Ana Maris A. Ft. Mathers Matthew Moran Mana Murikin Louis J. Murphy Helen Morgat Ferninand Merle William HH McNeal Patrick McGuine Foul MeIatyre Miles Asie McDonald Mra C. McDonnell Martin Neary Joe Oppenheimer Mike Kate Pease Samuel B. Power Jonnie Ponua D. Rowley Willard Richert Mire Abbie Reed Raiser Mies Hridget Swanick Mies Mo and Stewart M. 8 Ratle Shelly Ida A. Snyder A. O. Trouat Mr. Thomas P. J. Wateh Tinlinn Antonio Ciero PA Frannjeo

Names of Hungarian and Polish origin figures listed in OCR

A long string of seemingly Hungarian and Polish sounding personal names appears in OCR form, including Nicola Pascarella Turon Luigi Rocco Poenella Paoloure Pollah Jenupe Nacrws Branlin Kowiloweki Adium Guoziteky and others, with several garbled fragments suggesting a list or group. The readable portion presents no clear event or context.

Nicola Pascarella Turon Luigi Rocco Poenella Paoloure Pollah Jenupe Nacrws Branlin Kowiloweki Adium Guoziteky Jan Uronlah Miter Goliino Frank Kasteckis Jozef Dombrosky John Kilokowski Piot Matynowsk Huncarian—Onay Fijenyutin Iwan Tmodawanle Bstanittan Blarniik Wiktroyees Rogleneku

A Model City Tell City United States Factory Co-ops

The Tell City model city in Perry county operates factories as stock companies owned by workingmen. Each factory is run by a board and superintendent who are stockholders, with one vote per share. About 505 workers plus 200 chair-factory hands produce furniture and wood goods. most workmen own homes and all are employed.

United States Centro Tell City Perry County Swiss Colonization Society of Cincinnati Citigens Boonne Ass O Tellliv Bech Eny Tellus

France Conscription System Through the Ages

The article outlines France's long military obligation from age twenty. After medical and other exemptions, conscripts are chosen by ballot for three years active duty, then ten years in the active reserve, six years territorial service, and six more in the territorial reserve. Full release comes at forty five with a twenty five year service requirement. One year volunteers could discharge after one year.

Civil Ife Active Army Territorial Army Territorial Reserve France Marty Chambers Journal

Railway contract warns travelers on Lake Shore route

The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway warns that delays incur heavy forfeits under a Buffalo to Chicago contract. The arrangement makes late trains costly, urging travelers to consider timeliness when buying Lake Shore tickets to reach their destinations on schedule.

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Uited States Mills Buffalo Chicago Luke Shore

Telephone rates tailored to every need for convenience

The new telephone pricing adapts to all budgets offering convenience and protection at a price that suits everyone. A fragment mentions a Motel Jermyn cigar and a dramatic line about a breakup with a man driving ahead in a car, reflecting local chatter.

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