District Republican committee meeting set for June 17 1999
The Republican standing committee of the Third legislative district Lackawanna county will meet at the arbitration room court house Scranton on Saturday June 17 1999 at 2 PM to fix a convention time and handle other proper business. Attest: J E Watkins acting secretary Scranton Pa June 1909.
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Republican Standing Committee
Lacka- Winna County
Court House
Scranton
T. J. Matthews
J. E. Watkins
Scranton Personal News Highlights Local Movers Visitors and Appointments
Judge BP Smith travels to Philadelphia while James A Peoples and John Ridenbach left for summer and ill resident Myer Davidow is in New York. Mrs D W Powell and son Willian Powell visit Clifford residents Richard D Davis. Colonel James Fairman of New York discusses Scranton real estate. Miss Helen McCourt hosts Monroe Avenue cards. Attorney John Stanley Smith weds Miss J Carr in Philadelphia and will live on Clay Avenue. John Loughran named director for Young Men's Institute council in place of Rev Feeley. Rev Dunne assigned to Holy Crows Bellevue. Miss Hortense Robison visits grandparents Green Ridge. Ex Senator M B E McDonald seeks graphite mine talks in Chicago. Tribune job department now led by Albert de Follett with W W Pavis as outside agent.
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FP. EB. Nettleton
St. Denis
New York City
D. W. Powell
Willian Powell
Richard D. Davis
Clifford
James Fairman
New York
Scranton
Helen McCourt
Monroe Avenue
John Stanley Smith
J. Carr
Philadelphia
Holy Crows Church
Bellevue
Father Dunne
Father Crone
Avoca
Thomas Carmody
Hortense Robison
Henry C. de Mille School For
Pamilco
Prompton
N. J
J. P. Warner
Green Ridge
M. BE. McDonald
Chicago
New Mexico
McDonald
Tribune
Albert de Follett
de Follett
W. W. Pavis
Princeton University entrance exams announced in Boranton
Examinations for admission to Princeton University will be held in the Connell building Boranton Pa on June 18 and 10 1199 exams start at 10 o clock a m on the 15th and cover academic and scientific departments for information see John M Harris room 609 Connell building
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Princeton University
Connell Building
Boranton
John M. Harris
Refund Promise on Tar Syrup Bottle Warrant
The undersigned agree to refund money on a cent bottle of Oresnes Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold. They offer a B-cent bottle to prove the money refunded. J. C. Bons & egere, Po, John FP. Donahue.
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J. C. Bons
Egere
John FP. Donahue
Public School Excursion To Harvey's Lake Planned
A large meeting approved the public school excursion to Harvey's Lake this Saturday. Trains depart Providence Delaware and Hudson at 7 20 and Lackawanna Avenue at 7 0. Two thousand meals provided by janitors and purchasing committee. Fare is 50 cents for pupils and 1 dollar for adults. Entries due Friday June 9 to committee chairmen. Prizes donated by city merchants. Cake walk limited to teachers and friends. Recitations limited to four minutes.
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Harvey's Lake
Providence Delaware and Hudson
Lackawanna Avenue
Exercises at Harford Open Day Parade for Soldiers' Orphan School
Monday's commencement at the Soldiers' Orphan School in Harford Susquehanna county featured visiting dignitaries from state commissions and prominent attendees. A staged dormitory fire impressed spectators as a theater fire drill while students performed drills bands and an operetta in chapel before late departures.
Corbett Backs Jeffries For Big Fight
Gentleman Jim Corbett endorses Jim Jeffries for the $20 000 bout with Fitzsimmons on Friday night. Corbett predicts Jeffries will win though not assured. Honest John Kelly also favors Jeffries and has money on the statement. Kid McCoy left Denver to attend ringside and challenge the winner.
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Jim" Corbett
Jim Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Jeffries
John Kelly
Kid” McCoy
Denver
Promising Cure Demonstration At Scranton Sanitarium
Sorrow from liquor disease may yield to lasting relief at the Scranton Private Sanitarium No 4th Mulberry Street. A Grand Trunk Railway exhibit, once in Powell Piano Co building Wy oming avenue, will be shown free this morning through Monday 12th at 6 p.m. The exhibit has drawn 240 000 visitors in New York and other cities. Lane's at 820 Spruce Street advertises finest wines and cigars.
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Scranton Private Sanitarium
No. 4Th Mulberry Street
Grand Trunk Railway System
Powell Piano Co
Wyoming Avenue
New York
Bricklayers Refuse to Work Amid Citywide Strike
The Building Trades Council did not approve a return to work by some Union No 1 bricklayers, keeping most trades out. Carpenters, tinsmiths and plasterers reported orderly roll calls at Lackawanna avenue HQ as contractors outside the union were granting some deman ds, affecting about thirty men. The exchange stays firm and no regular meeting is scheduled until next Tuesday while plasterers meet in Industrial hall and the Bolt and Nut factory project is halted by the strike.
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Building Trades’ Council
Builders’ Exchange
Carpenters’ Tinsmiths' and Plasterers
Lackawanna Avenue
Builders Exchange
John A. Price
Tribune
Moyer
Exchange
Carpenters’ Hall
Bricklayers’ Union, No. 18
Plasterers’ Union
No. 100
Bolt and Nut
Destroying the Trees at City Hall Sparks Debate
A top half of a city hall tree broke where Scranton Railway feed wires lay against the trunk. Wires caused damage though insulated, threatening another nearby branch. A prior proposal to remove the trees failed but remains under discussion as council considers future action.
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City Hall
Scranton Railway Company
Cigars and Prices From Park and Tilford Listings
Park and Tilford presents Mi Favorita Concha Fina Especials at 65 per thousand along with Camelins and M Barranco El Progresso Conchas at 65. Henry Clay Imported at 5.50 per unit, Carolinas Imported at 6 per box. La Eta 2.50 per box and La Belle Scranton 2.25 per box. La Signorita 2.25 per box. Admiral Blake 0.82 per box. Henry Clay Key West 3.25 per box. El Modelo Key West 3.25 per box. Flor de Oro Key West 2.50 per box.
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Park & Tilford
Camelins
M. Barranco & Co
Henry Clay
Carolinas
la Eta
la Belle Scranton
la Signorita
Admiral Blake
Key West
Flor de Oro
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Praised for Medicinal Power
An old promotional piece extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as harmless and pleasant to taste while claiming strong remedial and stimulating effects. It argues taste guides health and asserts the whiskey matches the milks and nectars in gentleness and potency, urging worldwide recognition.
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Duffy
Woman burglar blamed in multiple hill district robberies
J E Parrish superintendent of Suburban Electric Light reports burglars targeting fine linen in hill district homes. Entry through basement windows, with laundry ransacked while cheap items left. Several nearby homes on Clay avenue and Quincy avenue show repeated break ins over months. Neatly, a woman is suspected to be involved in these incidents.
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J. E. Parrish
Suburban Electric Light Company
Clay Avenue
Albert S. Baker
Meeting of the W C T U in Guernsey Hall
The first monthly meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance union was held yesterday in Guernsey hall. Mrs Field presided in Mrs Downing’s absence and reported a small treasury balance. Equal suffrage discussion was deferred to the next meeting. Mrs Roberts spoke on self-government and perseverance for women. Miss Fannie Raub read on the Flower mission. Mrs Field said bouquets were given to railroad men on Decoration day and commented on flowers’ healing qualities. Next meeting is the second Tuesday of July.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
Guernsey
Downing
Field
Treasury
Indies
Roberts
Equal Suffrage Association
Fannie Raub
Flower Mission
National Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Walker to Assume Charge as Fire Chief
John Walker will assume charge as head of the fire department, relieving acting chief George R. Buddum. Building Inspector T. B. Jackson aims to present at council meetings, with final approval shifting duties from Nelson, who becomes an insurance adjuster.
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John Walker
George R. Bugdum
T. B. Jackson
Common Council
Seasion of Select Council
Jackson
Nelson
Tribune
Water supply bid from Pike county land sale to Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports William Kelly bought 12 000 acres in Pike county between Hawley and Cresco, including 2600 acres of water, for potential city water. Councilman Huey says eminent domain could fix prices if needed, and the project could supply Philadelphia for years with a gravity conduit.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Pike County
William Kelly
Hawley
Cresco
Scranton
Philadelphia
Pocono Mountains
Tikes
Miooming Grove
Palmyra
Lackawaxen
William G. Huey
Kelly
Huegle
Review of society year ends with renewed zeal for next season
The Guernsey Building rooms on Washington avenue hosted a year end review led by Rev. D J MaccGolirick. Officers read detailed reports and plans for the coming season discussed at length. The gathering featured two jolos by Mrs Alice Burke and adjourned to a dining room for refreshments. During summer the society will pause literary work but stay open for social use. Mrs Timothy Parke will host a garden party at Green Ridge.
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Guernsey
Washington Avenue
D. J. MaccGolirick
Alice Burke
Mis
Timothy Parke
Green Ridge
Bride-to-be stands by as groom dies before wedding
John Malloy of 609 Fellows Street died yesterday morning at 9 o clock after a brief illness. The planned marriage to Miss Kittle Burke of Eynon Street is canceled. Malloy, 23, son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Malloy, was a tradesman for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad. Funeral set for 9 am tomorrow at the Church of the Holy Cross with burial in Cathedral Cemetery.
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John Malloy
Fellows Street
Kittle Burke
Eynon Street
Patrick Malloy
Delaware
Church of the Holy Cross
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Read
An old advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has soothed babies for over fifty years helping with teething pains wind colic and diarrhea. The copy touts universal use by mothers and urges purchase with price per bottle.
Catholic Historical Society Closes Its First Year
The Catholic Historical Society and Newman Magazine club ended its first year with a social gathering last evening. Members reflected on completed projects and planned future activities, marking a successful inaugural season for the group and its publication efforts.
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Catholic Historical Society
The
Newman Magazine Club
Low Shoes at Lower Prices Sale Opens Today
Tiles offers a monthly price cut on shoes with LADIES LOW S108 89c Oxfords and strap t ies MISSES TAN OXFORDS at reduced prices. Sale starts today with black or tan options and involved quantities limited.
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United States
Lacka. Ave
Penn
Wartian
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John Ridenbach
Capouse Avenue
James A. Peoples
Myer Davidow
Harford
Soldiers’ Orphan School
Susquehanna County
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West Chester
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Swentzel
Scotland School
William Emslie
Grand Army of the Republic
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Harry Miller
Fleming
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M. W. Davenport
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Elmhurst
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Hy Muffyte
Hand & Payne
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