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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1899

Page

3

City notes they will picnic at Laurel Hipalsy

The John Toyie O Reilly coumen and Young Moms Institute plan a picnic at Laurel Hipalsy on Saturday August 3. Dr Logan injured was thrown from a carriage in a collision with a lumber wagon on Lijden aieiet oid aprained one of his fees. The article notes several names and local events in a busy City Notes section.

John Toyie O Reilly Young Mom's Institute Laurel Hipalsy Logan BM. VV. Lipden Lijden

Man Charged with Assault at Rail Crossing

David Thomas reports being assaulted. defendant David Conniff of Chestnut Street is held on $200 bail by Alderman Howe. Charge listed is assault and battery as alleged by Thomas.

David Thomas Thomas Conniff Chestnut Street Waterender West Lackawanna Avenue Ure Delaware Lackawanna Western Railrooma Alderaan Howe

Missing Youth Report From City Parish

Eugene Murphy of 81 Carbon Street is missing after attending the pewsboys yiense on Thursday. He is described as 11 years old, with dark brows hair and a freckled face, wearing a shabby coat. Authorities have not begun efforts to locate him.

Eugene Murphy Carbon Street Pewsboys Yiense

Suspect Letter Ties Oklahoma Murder Case to Wilkes-Barre

A letter received by Wilkes-Barre Police Chief Kime mentions murder victims in Duryea Oklahoma City and hints at a suspect named Jacob Snyder with possible aliases. It references two allies in Great County Oklahoma and a phrase about “fixing a man.” Full details were sent to Mr Gideon, Choctaw City.

Kime Wilkes-Barre M. FP. Corcoran Duryea Oklahoma Daly Luserne Michael Corcoran Great Counte Ponyvania Jaco Snyder Great County Gideon Choctaw City P.O Mr. Gideon

Three Hearings Held On Adulterated Food Charges

Three hearings were held before Alderman Millar regarding merchants charged with selling adulterated food. Mrs Rich and Patrick Kane were fined 100 and 50 dollars respectively with payment due by August 1. The Stockers’ case was adjourned to August for further action.

Millar Thone J. PD. Brocker Thomas Rich Patrick Kane Jermyn Albert Welles Rich Aith Kane Welsatock Rich Kane

Through sleeper service planned Chicago to New York rail line

A dispatch from Chicago to New York reports a through passenger line to connect Chicago and New York via the Delaware Lackawanna and Western and the Nickel Plate roads. A close alliance is said to exist with plans for through messenger trains and uniform sleepers replacing Pullmans on the route. The proposed distance by the new line is about 45 miles.

The Tribune Chicago New York Delaware Lackawanna Chicaro

Reunion of 143rd Pennsylvania Volunteers Changed Meeting Site

The 143rd Pennsylvania Volunteers reunion will gather at Nay Aug Turk Seranteam on August 0 instead of Mrs. Gilbert Reley’s Wyoming residence. Veterans will meet at Colonel Monle’s post room 422 Lueckawiunna Avenue at 10 a.m. and depart on a special trolley to the park.

One Hundred and Forty-Third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Nay Aug Turk Seranteam Mra Gilbert Reley Wyoming Monle Lueckawiu

Bargains for Friday Linen Skirtings and Accessories

A retail page lists discounted fashion items including white piques, bourette fabrics, and linen skirts. Specials mention 25 to 35 cent goods, dimities, silk ties, ribbons, belts, hose, corsets, and reduced prices on ladies shirt waists and skirt selections. The ad emphasizes a wide assortment at low prices.

Dresden Cies Sane

That Old Forge Injunction Case

Equity action over a Scranton and Pittston Railway franchise to build a trolley line in Old Forge. Attorneys Hannah and McCollum argued the charter is vague and the route description improper while Major Warren defended the company citing filed resolutions and property owner consent. Judge Gareter reserved ruling with no opinion date given.

F. W. Gareter Old Forge Scranton Pittston Fromt Constructing & Talley Fond and Forge H. M. Hannah T. McColum Troy Bradford County Fiverett Warren Kannah Seranton Trailway Company Hare Pittston and High Supreme Court Uredil Bullett Philadelphia Secretary of the Commonwealth Hannah Ilegal Warren Commany Poole Road McCollum Dunster

Attorney Seeks Injunction Against Scranton Water Co.

Attorney Cornelius Smith moved yesterday to issue an injunction restraining Scranton Gusang Water from shutting off water to properties owned by Mrs. Margaret A. Smith. The suit questions a bill of 2767.50, arguing much is excessive and barred by the statute of limitations. four tenants vacated, owner claims damages. Judge Gunster refused the injunction but ordered an issue to determine the amount due.

Cornelius Smith Scranton Gusang Water Company Margaret A. Smith Adama, Jefferson and Monroe Avenue Smith Sud Gunster

Wath of wittee ses from ghie ety in Langstaff contest

Names of contestants listed by ward in a Langstaff election contest hearing. Participants include J. F. Rhodes, William Eeke, John W. Shultz, Reynalds, Willan Williams, Loong, Hampel, Meyers, Weed, Miller, Mans, Shaffer, Kellerman, Kline, Deising, Elkins, Geigel, Miller, Zang, Webber, and others across Tenthward and Nineteenth ward.

Wittee Langstaff Tenthwird J. F. Rhodes William Eeke John W. Shultz OP Reynalds Willan Williams William Loong Charlie Hampel Louis Meyers Earge I. Weed William Enele Charles Miller Michael Mans Jacob Shaffer, Jr William Pichel Louis L. Powler Bret Brender James Edwards Edward Bertine Louis Wenzel Jacob Shaffer William Knapp Joseph Hans George Pilg Nineteenth Ward Fred C. Kellerman Jaco Liiis John A. Kline Churien Deising Pred W Elkins Moathtan Hohn John Geigel Peter (. Miller Péter Zang Peter Zang, Jr Ausuet Webber

Williams and La Coe sue to stop timber cutting in Ransom

Allen W. Williams Arminda I. La Coe and John F Lacoe through attorney F Price obtained a preliminary injunction to restrain John Green Thomas H Bypruke Henry J Spruke Stephen Spruke Sterling Evins Arthur Smith Frank Smith and Frederick Webber from cutting timber on a tract in Ransom township. The complainants claim ownership and allege the defendants on June 20 1808 broke the fence entered the enclosure and began cutting trees causing irreparable injury. Judge Gunster issued the injunction returnable Saturday at 9 a.m.

Allen W. Williams Arminda I. Lacoe Johm F. Lacoe F . Price John , Green Thomas H. Bypruke Henry J. Spruke Stephen 8. Spruke Sterling Evins Arthur Smith Frank Smith Frederick Webber Ransom Township Gunster

Yesterday's Marriage Licenses Report

Marriage licenses issued yesterday include Daniel Megan and John YH O Coonor, Beranton Sitauton, with details listing names and associated dates.

Daniel Megan John YH. O'Coonor

Unclear Proper Names And Place Mentions Surface In Note

The fragmentary text shows a string of personal names and terms that resemble transformed or garbled identifiers. No coherent event, place, or date is discernible to establish a factual news item or outcome.

Rebuilding Engines Proposed at City Fire House

Herward Beach of the American Fire Engine company outlines a plan to examine Franklin and General Phinney engines and bid 1700 each with five year guarantees. Mayor Moir backs the proposal as a complete overhaul and new equipment. A balance of 8200 remains in the appropriations for horses and gear to fund the rebuild under Mr. Bosch, with new engines like these costing 5409 each.

Herward Beach American Fire Engine Company Franklin and General Phinney Moir Coco Bosch

Local Mutual Indemnity Company Expands in Wis

A misdated local report notes American Mutual Indemnity of Scranton Pa expanding into Eau Claire Wisconsin. It highlights prompt fair settlements after trolley accident claims involving Thomas Conley and others, praising Mr Hockwell’s adjuster work and noting settlements reached with Conley and others while Elliott parties may go to trial.

American Mutual Indemnity Companys Iin Clal Eau Claire Wis WH. B. Rockwell Scranton Amurican Mutual Indemnity Company Mau Claire House Canwges Chippewa Valley Effective Hallway Company Conley Ale. Dunn J. J. Kelley Cond Vow Mesers, Fleming & Blum Hugh Filliott Hugh Fillet Wil Mo & St. P Mra. Elliott Eliott Ucle Wisconsin T. FP. Frawley Maa Cale Lr. Hockwell J. W. Lagey la Crosse Wie Poe Howrer

Surveyors Begin Work on Oran Tract Purchase

The Oran tract was confirmed sold by G Frank Reynolds to Charles Schliger DD Jones John T Porter and Meynoide with other likely investors. Ground will open for building, surveyors staked lots, and the site may gain a park. Main avenue parallel street to be continued and Pettebone street widened by twenty five feet donated earlier by the Blackawan n a company.

Tribune Delaware, Lavkawatnna Werern Company G. Frank Reynolis New York Wiere Charles Schliger DD. Jones John T. Porter Main Avenue Liackawanna Company

Guarantee on Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar Refund Claim

The undersigned offer a full refund for a bottle of Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold. A 5 cent bottle is offered to prove satisfaction with the money refunded. J. Goe & Fon, Duramere, Pa. Joho FP. Donahue, Rorveton, Pa.

J. G.oe & Fon Duamere, Fu Joho FP Donahue Rorveton Pa

Supreme Court Determines Local School District Classification

The court addresses classification of school districts versus cities, rejecting claims that a six-member board acts outside constitutional bounds. Justice Mitchell notes that classification of districts is permissible and compares it to city classifications, stressing no inherent ban on district-based rules and recognizing ongoing use of the 1887 act.

Z. Reedy Board of Acept Control Justice Mitehall Su+preme court Warrior Tran Supreme Court Board of Six Warrior Wan Clse Chalfantamminet IST Board of Twenty-One Wis Loew Justice Mitchell Chilfant-Fulwards Reedy Cairm Mitchell Mitchell Saye Thage Ehing Sant Clave Joral Philadelphia Mitshure Allegheny

Statewide reference to boroughs townships and sparsely settled areas

The text lists every borough and sparsely settled township in the state indicating a broad geographic scope. It implies administrative divisions and regional coverage without detailing specific names or dates.

Overcome by Heat Stricken Scranton Reporter

Charles Grogan of Taylor, a reporter for the Scranton department of the Elmira Telegram, was overcome by heat yesterday morning while entering the courthouse. He fell on the steps and was aided by Dr. J B O Brien nearby. An ambulance from Lackawanna Hospital took him there for treatment and he rested easily last evening.

Charles Grogan Taylor Scranton Elmira’ Telegram Court House J. B O' Brien Lacakwanna Hospital Waa Sual

Y. W. Co. A Notes Outing and Meeting Schedule

Outing at Richmond Pines set for Saturday with gathering at association rooms at 4 o clock. West Side groeper meeting at corner Feran Tot and South Main Avenue led by Miss Matte Munson. Miss Masa Kijom of Japan to lead YWCA meeting at 3 Washington Avenue on Sunday July 20 all young women invited.

Richmond Pines Association Rooms West Side

Opportunity of a Lifetime Invest in New Orange Land

An enticing pitch touts an acre in New Orange New Jersey and a site near New York City worth millions yet to be. it warns the foresightful buyer can become a future land millionaire while others miss the chance. Separately the Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from points on its line to Pittsburgh for the Young People's Christian Union meeting August 2–7, with round trip fare and post date return extensions under certain conditions.

New York City New Orange New York Young People's Christian Union U. B. Church Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pitteburg

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