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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1899

Page

6

Open Air Citizens Band Concert Tonight in Green Ridge

Happenings in North Scranton note a Citizens Band concert to be held outdoors at Green Ridge this evening. The report also lists local residents at a social gathering hosted by Miss Margaret Jervis on Warne Avenue with Miss Hella Williams as guest and contributions from performers Jervis, Jones, and Evans.

Green Ridge Martin McDonald Leggetts Street Marvine Owen Moran Porto Rico Margaret Jervis Warne Avenue Hella Williames Wilkles-Barre Misser Jervis Jones Mixes Evans Maud Jeffries Helen Joseph Jennk Evane Nellie Davis Annie Jones Hyde Park Rena Edwardes Nellie Piers Margaret Edwards Mabel Phillipe Mesers Thomas

Residents to hear open air concert at Green Ridge hotel lawn

Citizens band presents a lawn concert in Green Ridge featuring a program including Moreh, St John Commandery, Farrar Wally, Gems of Modern Melody, Overture and March selections. Local organizers include C Rockwell and the Special Banner committee announcing the event.

Green Ridge Chreen Ridge Hotel Moreh St. John Commandery Farrar Ferri

Reception invitation for grand officers of Ivorites aroused

The coneral committen of Ivorites ar. fancing for a reception to the grand officers to be held Ave 17 have tender Oo in invitation to following Wilges to be present Curindinna Tom Car ind Toml Dew Sant Thomas Jefferson and Robert Morris W J Goodrich returned from Southington Conn where he was guest of his parents Qwen Mora of Brick Avenue returned from Morte Rice yesterday Mr Morin and his brother Joseph entered at beginning of the war and were in principal engagements there dose was taken 1 with the Tover and died J Ro Howells of Taylor visited relatives on West Market street Alfred Kessline of North Main avenue left yesterday for New York Miss Hattle Catherine Tehards of

Curindinna Tom Carind Toml Dew Sant Thomas Jefferson Robert Morris W. J. Goodrich Southington Conn Qwen Mora Brick Avenue Morte Rice Mr. Morin Joseph

Local Remedies Listing at Main Avenue

An old style pharmacy ad lists Paine's Celery Compound Pinkham's Compound Pierce's Golden Medical Dis Mellon's Food with prices 70 75 and 38 55 cents at the corner of tor and Main Avenue.

Paine Pinkham’s Pierce's Golden Medical Mellon

Diminished Price Shirt Waists Showcase Exclusive Styles

These season’s shirt waists feature top fashion ideas and many exclusive styles not available elsewhere. The stock is described as broken but attractively priced, highlighting a broad selection without the need for further discussion.

Local residents plan visits and trips across towns

School street resident spends day with Miss Bertha Simmons of Pittston. Alderman Fidler departs for Rockaway Beach for a few days. Mr and Mrs McDonald and others plan a month at Lake Winola. Mrs Vallis and Mrs Howells visit relatives. A worker at Marvin blacksmith shop injures hand cutting a large piece of wood.

Edith T. JD. Jaros West Market Street G. M. Mulley New York City Masele Pree Olyphant Oak Street Mia Tallie Williamen Plymouth Hollister Avenue Yeateniy B. Owens Brick Avenue Peckville Mise Jonnie Nash Monste Weert Market Street Martin McDonald Teggetts Etreet Marvin Blacksmith Shop

Local Temperance Meeting at Library This Afternoon

The Women s Christian Temperance union will meet in the Library this afternoon at 2 o clock. Guests include W M Bonney of Toronto and Miss Maud Penney of Honesdale visiting Mr and Mrs AH Jackson on Capouse avenue. Several residents visit and return from travels while pharmacy notices promote service and products at Manner s Pharmacy 520 Green Ridge Street.

Women's Christian Temperance Tinton W. M. Bonney Toronto Mise Maud Penney Honesdale AH. T. Jackson Capousé Avenue Martha Potter Monsey Avenue Dakota Grace Ovenbach Capouse Avenue Della

PARK PLACE SHARES VACATION VISITS AND TRAVEL

Miss Bertha Finn of Wood street vacationing at Upsonville Susquehanna county. Miss England and Mise Davis of Tioga county visiting Park Place friends. Ward Sweet Tuttle and Bright spent Sunday at Lake Winola. Mrs Miggie Clark slowly improving after illness. John Benjamin left for Harrisburg by bicycle. Albert Keisting departed for New York. Try the Joy Maker Cigar.

Bertha Finn Wood Street Upsonville Susquehanna County England Mise Davis Tioga County Park Place Messrs Ward Sweet, Tuttle Bright Lake Winola Miggie Clark Woodstreet

Elegant White Waists Exquisite Creations Win Hearts

Elegant white waists captivate women with refined designs and timeless appeal. The collection showcases delicate fabrics, precise tailoring, and flattering silhouettes praised by shoppers and fashion insiders alike.

West Scranton Ambulance Demand After 13-Year-Old Fall

A boy named Ford Wilson, 18, collapsed in West Lackawanna avenue and Ninth street. He was helped to Ross' hotel and transported by carriage to the hospital under hospital care. The incident highlights the need for ambulances at the West Side hospital.

West Side Hospital Ford Wilson West Lackawanna Avenue Ninth Street Ross’ Hotel Price Young Wilson Boothrack Hobingen West Linden Street Tor Elin

St Cecilia's Society Installs Officers in Evening Ceremony

Past President Bina Bolton installed officers for St Cecilia's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society. Officers include President Mary Lusher and Vice President Bina Bolton with a slate of secretaries, trustees, and a sentinel. A social followed with vocal and instrumental numbers, and members plan a trolley ride next Monday and an entertainment in Mears' hall on October 41.

Bina Bolton St. Cecilia's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society Mary Lusher Mame Shearine Margaret Horn Mary Mart Jennings John Ryan Misees Marie Rafferty Annie Rogan Kate McAndrew Nellie McAuliffe Mears’ Hall

Local Notices and Society Updates From Hyde Park

A column notes a court event at 2:90 this afternoon and a Columbia Hose company fund drive for August 10 at Roundwoods. Also reported is a 3 year old boy Evan Walters of Division street injured by a horse kick. Newly elected Hyde Park Father Mathew society officers are listed with Brown as president and Canavan as vice president among others.

Edwards Charles Canavan J. Shallughnesty, Jr M. Jennings Morris Wale Lavelle John Donahoe John R. Crowley John Dorsey

Local Residents Take Summer Visits and Illness Updates

Walter Evans enjoys vacation at Ocean Grove while Mrs. David Jones and daughter spend summer at Lake Winola. Several locals, including Prof. Rees Lloyd of Oakland and Miss Edith Williams of Chestnut Street, are visiting or staying with friends. Illnesses affect Mrs. Howell and Tallie M. Evans returns from Atlantic City. Other residents vacation at Lake Winela, Ocean Grove, and Lake Sheridan. Morris Thomas starts a new job at Hillsite Home.

Walter Evans Ocean Grove David Jones South Lincoln Avenue Lake Winola John T. Watkins Washburn Street Rees Lloyd Oakland Cal Wilkes-Barre Daniel James Lunsford William Thomas Philadelphia George Crompton North Garfield Avenue Cora Davis Plymouth Frank Nichols Lafayette Street J. L. Jenkins Jackson Street Thomas Cosgrove Clem Marsh M. Storm Sterling Ella Major North Bromley Avenue Howell Hampton Street Tallie M. Evans South Reboora Avenue Atlanticity Edith Williams Chestnut Street Kimhurst Margaret Clifford Carribondale Kashayne McfDonnell Margaret Cusick T. Z. Luce Rensaller W. Lice William Lice Lake Winela William J. Jenkins South Main Avenue Max Morello New York City WH Hutton Patehopue Flurry Burrus Lincoln Avenue Lake Sheridan John R. Williame Watkin Norma Williams Academy Street Aire Morris Thonas Pellevue Hillsite Misa Mv Orr Piraton Isaae Withhaims Sorth Sumner Avenue

Fragmentary Local Address Orders Noted in 1914 Cedar

Partial OCR shows directions to South Side central city and central Hyde Park with address crumbs for C PB Sharkey and 1914 Cedar plus a phone number 6682.

South Side Central City Hyde Park Sharkey Cedar

South Scranton Scene Amid Court Actions and Funerals

Alderman Rodds’s court freed Catherine Barrett on liquor sale charges after evidence proved insufficient. Prosecution by Martin Coyne followed a separate assault case. Funeral processions dominated the day with Henry Warner and George McArthur laid to rest in local cemeteries as community members attended services and floral tributes.

Rodds Catherine Barrett Martin Coyne Cedar Avenue Coyne Aldermean Thomas Barrett Henry Warner Birch Street Fiurnberdt Orange N. J Mfe John BF. Snyder Fred W. Bunte William P. Finester Johny Sehmide Henry Charles Kramer William Kraner Frank Heinigman Avetia Schitter Waren Headeater Peter Wit Ellen Reed Nonn Cathedral John Burns Areck Street St John’s Church Minooka Catholic John Burkhauvger Remington Avenue Stroudsburg J. Hickay Pittston Young Women's Cristian Association

Funeral of Mrs Martha Schiaga Held in Petersburg

Funeral services for Mrs Martha Schiaga who died at Hillside Home after a short illness were held at her son Henry Schiaga's home on Harrison Avenue Petersburg. Rev C Allenman of Petersborg Presbyterian conducted the services and interment followed at German cemetery. Pallbearers named John Kris John Butterman Charles Lightner John Bchaldor.

Martha Schiaga Hillside Menry Harrison Avenue Petersburg C. Alienman Petersborg Presbyterian Church Messrs John Kris John Butterman Charles Lightner John Bchaldor P. C. Wills Keystone Brewery Europe Fred Atkine Frank Winters South Blakely Street California Ladies’ Ald Society Tripp Avenue Christ In Church Andrew Johnson Wilkes-Harre Spencer Street Jennie Wert

Grand Circuit Races Thrill Crowded Cleveland Card

July 22 crowd near ten thousand watches ten events at Cleveland grand circuit races. Notable finishes include Dorothea winning the 2419 trot after Hazel ridice collapsed during warmups, Coney and Bob Fitzgerald contesting the 2.23 pace, Queen prevailing in the 223 trot, Fritz winning the 2.19 pace, and Merriment securing two wins in the 2.27 trial with Derby Lass taking a heat.

Cleveland Hazelridice Charles Gauntlett Milan Mich Temper Dorothea Coney Bob Fitzsimmons Royal Baron Jin Fritz Edwards Arbateskan Merriment Derby Lass

Melons Too Plentiful in Philadelphia July 26

The Pennsylvania Railroad general manager refutes reports of excess freight cars sidetracked between Philadelphia and New York. He says there are no cars held for New York delivery and notes fewer cars at Meadows yard and Jersey City Harsimus. The glut concerns merchan dise delayed by market reception, not railroad delays.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad New York Pennsylvania Meadows Yard New York City Jersey City Harsimus Penorsylvania

Cattle for Cuba plan questioned by farmer

Senor Escalante writes to Diario De La Marina arguing that importing 1000 head of American cattle to Cuba is impractical due to voyage mortality and acclimation issues. He suggests sourcing cattle from places other than the United States, noting past Spanish policy after 1864 favored non US imports.

Senor Escalante Diario de la Marina Cuba Renor Eacalante Gays United States

Peach Crop Forecast Dims After Severe Weather

Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Martin says the peach crop will be nearly a total failure due to harsh spring and summer. Delaware County harvests will be small with Snyder County grower fearing about 2000 bushels. a violent hailstorm stripped ripening fruit from trees.

Harrisburg Martin Delaware County Snyder County

Bartlett Dies After Canned Fruit Incident in London Tour

Frank W. Bartlett of this city, head of the Frank W. Bartlett Tour, died at the Inns of Court hotel in London after eating canned fruit. He was in charge of a 190 tourist group and died July 6 in Philadelphia.

Frank W. Bartlett London Philadelphia Inns of Court Hotel

Tourist agent leaves for summer tour with 100 tourists

The agent, about 15 years in service, departed on July 1 from this city for a summer tour. He called from New York the same day aboard the City of Rome, with 100 tourists awaiting several months in Great Britain and on the continent. The party was due back Oct 1. He leaves a widow and a nineyearold son, currently in Maine.

Jat New York Rome Great Britain Bartlett Maine

Hogs Devour Infant in Westchester County Horror

In Westchester Pa a 20 year old woman Mrs Fannie Stevenson of Hamerton crushed her infant's head with an axe and, after throwing the body to a pen of hungry hogs, the remains were devoured. She and her reputed husband Joseph Stevenson have fled and detectives seek their arrest within days.

Westchester Fannie Stevenson Hamerton

Cumberland Glass seeks injunction to restrain strikers

The Cumberland Glass company obtained from Vice Chancellor Gray a rule restraining striking union workmen from interfering with plant operations. The injunction, returnable August 2, targets the Glass Bottle Blowers' Association and its officers, two local branches, about twenty-five named members, and others to be added. The company says local protection is unavailable.

Prompant Kiown

Tailors Strike After Secret Conference

New York July 2 The United Brotherhood of Tailors met with independent unions in a secret conference and decided to escalate the strike by its workers. About 1000 tailors in the brotherhood quit work in solidarity.

New York United Brotherhood of Tailors

Remedy Eases Severe Cholera Morbus Attack

Mr C A Hare of Hare Row Fincastle Osle recounts a hot summer illness diagnosed as cholera morbus. After taking two or three doses of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy he was relieved in hours and returned to work. He recommends it to others with stomach or bowel trouble. Sold by Matthew Bros.

C. A. Hare Harerow Fincastle Osle All Drug Digit Matthew Bros

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