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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1898

Page

5

Boranian Elka Attendees at Wilkes Farre Lodge Social

List documents Boranian Elka members and guests present at a Tuesday social season at the Wilkes Farre lodge. Names include Dr J F Gunster district deputy grand exalted ruler D Heedy WoOS Millar G. Smith Honi Dale O Gow secretary J Schulert Walter Haslam George Lutenberger MP McCunn A L Francoly Alexander Dunn Jr John Drontewski Alexander Behteira John Gorman Peter Movar W K Allen J J Callahan Decker P F Gibbons T A Durkin Bynes Gr Samter Kramer Fiteimmons Cad den McKeran Heynollie Logan McTighe Jennings Kelley Saunders Lane Barthes Ruddy CH Fisher Down Grimes Goyle Breener Karnes and others. Also noted were Hon C P O Malley and PF Gunster with references to The Army and Navy for peeruation at the Great Northern theatre.

Wilkes Farre Lodge J. Fo Gunster D. Heedy Woos. Millar FC. Smith Honi. Dale Ot. Gow HH. J. Schulert Walter G. Haslam Tyler George Luteenberger Er Quite McCunn Inner Billards A. L. Francoly V I Aimee Fred ¢. Hanmi John Drontewski Alexander Dunn Wout Welchel Rough Stone O'Malley Alexander Behteira John Gorman Btarr Peter Movar Charles Farknycki W. K. Allen J. J. Callahan Decker P. F. Gibbons Medion T. A. Durkin L. B. Coyne Poop Pisin Bwieher John A. Costello Jonbert Co. Wills CG. Boland Mecluire T. A M. J. Cadden G& PL John J. Down EK. Grimes J. VF. Goyle A. Breener F. Tally John FE. Karnes C. P. O'Malley Wr. Jennings Fanne Ramter PF. Gunster Frank Fitzsiamons G. Batund

Local Notices and Travel Updates from Wilkes-Barre Times

An item notes Daniel L. Hart of Wilkes-Barre and possible theater transfer to Herald Square New York. Mrs GO Dean of Monroe Avenue reports her father’s death in Germany and plans to travel to Buoyre. A promotional tip urges buying heat for a home excursion to Binghamton and mentions state bicycle meet attractions. Charles E Rice, son of Judge Tice, has passed his law exam and will be admitted to the bar. he is praised as bright and amiable.

Tre Cileags Daniel L. Hart Wilkes-Barre Chichae Wilk Herald Square Theatre New Yor Mra GO. Fh Dean Monroe Avenue Werc Germany Buroyre Binghamton Charles Be, Rice Tice Superior Court Hice

Personal Notes From New York City and Nearby Areas

A jumble of names and places reports social and family movements. Individuals from Nichelton, Berantw, Carbondale, Brooklyn, Scranton, and Philadelphia are listed with visits, travels, weddings, and attending funerals, including Catherine Courthight and Mrs Katherine Wilcox.

First June Weddings Bring Several Local Nuptials

A series of early June weddings unfolds in local households. C Colvin and Mary M Meyers wed at St. John’s church with about twenty-five guests. newlyweds will honeymoon in Philadelphia then reside at 1606 Wyoming Ave. George Atkins and Mary M. Meyers also tied the knot with Dr. Lansing presiding. guests include many Colvin family members. Other ceremonies include Miss Kate Click and Michael Healey in Italy Realty Church. Miss Verna Lewis and Mr. Eaton in West Pittston. and Miss Gertrude Sciam and Mr. St J Hall in Quincy Ave. New couples plan homes on Leggett Street and Madison Ave, with varied receptions and attendants.

Doleey J. Vi Haldeman Mro J. Haldeman Olive Street Eaton West Pittston MeaArthur Verna Lewis George Haldeman West Scranton Bernikte Haldeman Misa Lewis Italy Realry Kate Click Kegger Avenue Michael Healey West Market Street Od Larke Mr. Lytott Mime Ligeio Layneh Putnam Street Edward Loftus Weet Market Street Keyser Avenue Min Mra. Bleonley North Leggett Street Tind John Sciam Quincy Avenue Gertrude St. J. Hall Eekivan Wes Eleter Homer Madison Avenue

Health Board to Halt Fertilizing Plant and Sewage Upgrades Urged

The Scranton board of health discussed stopping the Stowers Packing Company fertilizing plant due to foul emissions near Elm Street and a nearby school. Officials noted sewage and open drains on South Side demand a sewer and street grading. Inspectors reported May activity including livestock, milk, and waste disposal, with several closures and notices planned.

Stowen's Packing CO Scranton Muirange Macresi Allen Henumont Scranton Street Chestnut Street Dr. Allen Captain Burke

Repairing of Asphalt Sparks City Debate Over Contractors

Scranton councils clash over paving repairs as City Engineer favors municipal work. St Louis already operates a plant costing over 10000 and capable of 60 to 90 square yards daily. The Barker contract ends in November and bids for a new system are discussed amid calls for using portables and concrete materials. Donations to St Patrick's Orphanage noted including several $1 gifts and a $20 from Dr K B Roos.

Scranton St. Louis Phillips Clits Public Works Department of Keer Barker Company Dees Portale Eneiteer Chitin Seouls

Wilkes-Barre Board Elects Officers for New Year

At the timely annual meeting the Wilkes-Barre board of trade elected officers for the fiscal year starting June 1. The slate includes Walter Gaston as president and Chearge 8 Bennett as first vice president. Other officers named are Cyrus Straw second vice president Thomas W. Atherton fourth vice president Andrew F. P. Derry treasurer Garrett Smith secretary and a long list of trustees.

Wilkes-Barre Board of Trade Walter Gaston Chearge Bennett Cyrus Straw Thomas WH. Atherton Fourth View Andrew FP. Derry A. A. Sterling Garrett Smith L. Brown John €. Bridgeman W. MH. Hollenback John Han

Local Board Adds Members to Tender Group

The board of tenders currently includes about seventy members led by C H eel, BK Steamator John Turner and Joseph Weltzenkorn, reflecting a large roster at this stage.

Eel C. BK. Steamator John Turner Joseph Weltzenkorn Tende Oleh

Death of George A Jessup in Montrose Era

George A Jessup died last evening at 4 Clay Avenue after a brief illness. He was the fourth son of the late Judge William Jessup of Monroe, linked to notable Pennsylvania jurists. Born in Montrose in 185? he worked in insurance before moving to Scranton, gaining local prominence. Survived by a wife and four children, funeral at his home Friday at 1 PM.

George A. Jersip Clay Avenue William Jessup Monirone Pennsylvania Aiik Dudgy Jeseup Unis City Miseiontiles Reve Jeseup Samuel Jeasup Montrose Susequetanna Homer N. Y Mize Elin Beardley Albert Beardsley Springville Jesup Scranton Isi Albert Jessy Tehith Ales Fred Bingetury Mise Amanda Joreuy Maxwell Jessup Thie Chin

Auction of oriental rugs carpets and articles closes stock

Sellers Williams and McAnuity announce a closing auction of oriental rigs carpets and related items. The sale begins this afternoon at 6 o'clock and continues later at 3 and several unspecified times. Located at Wyoming avenue the sale offers rare barenins for rug buyers.

Williams & McAnuity Wyoming Avenue

College of Commerce Sumter Building Closes Doors

Due to poor patronage the College of Commerce Sumter building closed on Tuesday lawt. Students will transfer to Scranton Business College. Commerce College students wishing to join the arrangement will meet Professors Buck and Whitmore at their office next Saturday afternoon at oelock.

College of Commerce Sumter Scranton Business College Commercel College Buck and Whitmore Oelock

Davidow Dros Auction Sales Draw City Attention

In the City, the Davidow Dros great auction sales event draws interest from buyers and collectors seeking bargains and rare items as the sale nears.

Davidow

Hammocks Offered in Various Styles and Prices

Yard hammocks with stretchers sell for 50 cents. Pillow hammocks wide Vallence priced at 2.25 and 2.50, valued at 4.00. A special line features Fancy Hammocks in Old Gold Garnet and Red.

Parade Programme for Ancient Order of Hibernians

Grand marshal announces line of march for state convention parade in Lackawanna county with four divisions from Wayne Luzerne and local towns. Officials list division marshals and street formations from Spruce to Washington avenues toward St Thomas College reviewing stand.

MO. Gein Tuesaday Order of Hibernian Tine Sittong Lackawanna County Bone Lee Washington Avenue Spruce Street Penn Avenue Franklin Avenue Bpruce Leckie Wanna Jefferson Vine Street Cheam Stret Mulberry Street Wyoming Avenue St. Thomns College

Oratorio at Peckville Sets Raul of Tarsus Performance

A forthcoming vocal event at Peckville Baptist church will present the cantata Raul of Tarsus. Reese Watkins from Scranton will conduct a chorus of sixty voices in what organizers call a rare treat.

Raul of Tarsus Peckville

Clarke and Berkshire Deli Items Listed for Sale

A list of assorted grocery items with prices appears, including Clarke's Test Patent Flour per pound, Clarke's Berkshire Sigar-Cured Hams per pound, Choice Light Bacon, Potatoes per bushel, Fresh Eggs per dozen, California Peaches per can, Boston Baked Beans, Fresh Cockles two cans, and Stripped Smoking Tobacco by the pound. The items are presented in a dense ad-style catalog from an early 20th century newspaper page.

Clarke Star and Cresent California Boston

Judgment Opens in Suit Against Den nis Ruane

Judge Archball grants a file to open judgment in the case of T Ho and A Fordham against Dennis Ruane of Johnson's Patch and stays the sheriff sale. The cave incident involves Mrs Ruane alleging her husband confessed fraud to cheat her of property and obstruct her claims.

Archball, Yoswerday T. Ho A. Fordham Dennis Ruane Johnson's Patch

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