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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1899

Page

5

Notable Visitors and Local Notices from Early Week

Revered Rev Beardsley of the Universalist church visits New York this week. Hon T V Powhlerly, immigration commissioner general, in Jer Myrn today with Miss Tillie P Reiiter of Philadelphia visiting Olive street residents. Dr S L Foulke, town druggist on Broadstreet, was here yesterday. Dr CO Laubach and family attended a Fulton wedding. Mrs M A Boycow of West Beranton visits son William J Boyre at Camp Meade Pa. Philippine talanida expected to call June from Porto Rico. Reverend Frederick Dreyer, long in China, recently married to Miss Gertrude Wilter in that country. Through vestibuled trains link New York to Chicago with comfortable parlors and affordable meals via Lackawanna and Nickel Plate roads. Through day coaches feature free porters. Rates lower than competing routes. For details contact Nickel Plate Road agents or F J Moore Buffalo. Lane's 220 Spruce Street advertises fine wines and cigars. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup promoted for eye care and teething, with dire warnings about imitation products.

Tillie P. Reiiter Philadelphia Geseler Olive Street L. Foulke CO. O. Laubach Fulton Mary Billew Ted Mer Harry Nichola Gertrude. Wilter Allentown New York Chicago Lackawanna Nickel Plate Roads Scranton Binghamton Imira Cleveland Ft. Wayne Nickel Plate Road F. J. Moore Nickel Flate Road Main St Buffalo N.Y

Jeffries Draws Scranton Crowd With Boxing and Umpiring Show

Thousands watched James Jeffries, the world champion pugilist, in Scranton as he umpired a baseball game and staged three rounds of boxing with his brother Jack. He arrived from Buffalo aboard the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, drew mixed reactions, and spoke of meeting Sharkey and facing Maher’s right arm. Jeffries, tall at about six feet and 200 pounds, presented a genial, unpretentious demeanor and endured many questions from fans and reporters.

Jerries Scrinten Ball Park Scranton Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road Buffalo Tribune California Firet Big Bill" Clark Elant Jeffries Childe O'Neill Carbondale Pittston Halir Jeffrios Sharkey Maher

Commencement at Crowder High School Delights Scranton Audience

The Scranton Training School graduation program at Crowder High School auditorium featured practical demonstrations of technical teaching, an essay by Miss Batelle, and a prominent address by Dr. Merritt E. Gates of Amherst. Rev. Rogers Israel gave the invocation, diplomas were awarded by Superintendent Howell and Chairman Jayne, and music by Bauer's orchestra accompanied the graduates. Twenty eight students were listed in yesterday's Tribune.

Scranton Crowder High School Scranton Training School Tle Ustal Mies Atal Hstello Sigom Atne Owas Merritt EE. Gates Amherst College Miss Sykes Rogers Israel Howell Deted B. T. Jayne Bauer Charles Doersam C. B. Derman Estelle de Graw Fellows Barrett Atkinson Caulfield Yeaterylay Tribune

Hallstead Lets Go From D L & W Office In Scranton

Yesterday W F Hallstead relinquished his office at the D L & W station in Scranton and prepared to join his family at Allenhurst for an extended stay. He said he does not plan to return to railroading and joked about perhaps trying a braking job to keep his hand in. A rumor that B G Ruswell would become general superintendent at Scranton could not be verified locally.

D. L. & W. Statfon W. F Hallstead Fanton No & A Allenhurst Tribune Wyoming Avenue Mr. Haltstead the Tribune B. G. Ruswell Morris and Essex Scranton

Company D Mustered In at Armory by Major Millar

The Thirteenth regiment company D was mustered into the state guard at the armory last night. Fifty one men took the oath of allegiance and were examined by Major Millar so they would not have to assemble again on Friday. Officers’ resignations were sent in and will be accepted, with a new meeting planned for new officers. Circumstances alter cases as Hood’s Sarsaparilla purifies and enriches the blood for dyspepsia and nervousness. Roerham’s Pills relieve drowsiness.

Rose O'Neil Jeffrion Rhady Maelo Peter Metintis Uiraviv Diel Jeffrier Uy Champion Westminster Vickers Champion Jetivries Jeffries Yale Nester State Guard Millar Cirand Jormyn Tribune Pene and Erievenre Sergeant Fitepatrick

Water Melons and Fruits Listed with Prices

Water melons and assorted produce advertised with prices 40 to 50 cents per unit. Fancy Gem Rockyford melons berries currants sugar loaf pines rock oranges and finest fruit syrups offered at 25 cents and 2.75 dollars per dozen.

Rockyford

Grand Chief F P Sergeant and Fitzpatrick Meet in City

Statements describe joint sessions of General Grievance Committees of major unions the Firemen's Brotherhood and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen in the city. Frank P. Sergeant of Peoria arrived for talks with Lackawanna system officers. Fitzpatrick of Columbus joined sessions with trainmen in Hulbert's hall.

F. P. Sergeant Firemen'’s Brotherhood Fitzpatrick Traimmen West Delaware Lackawanna Yestering Anyonghee Frank P. Sergeant Peoria Firemen's Brotherhood Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Lackawanna System Hulbert’s

Big Steel Viaduct Planned Across City

Edgemoor Bridge engineers plan a two part steel viaduct from Mifflin avenue at Mulberry street to Providence road near West Carbon street to replace the Carbon street crossing. Built by Scranton Tall Way Co. the route widens traffic and carries two tracks for the Traction Co.

Edgemoor Bridge Company Hnes Mifflin Avenue Mulberry Street Providence Road Power House West Carbon Street Scranton Tall Way Company Carbon Street Providence Ontario and Western The Traction Company

Gryniskis Skull Fractured in Greenwood Axe Attack

Peter Gryniskl of Greenwood was struck on the head with an axe early Tuesday and is in critical condition. Four men are implicated. warrants have been issued for all four but none are under arrest.

Peter Gryniskl Greenwood Gryniski

Building a Cellar Ineligible Debts Questioned by Commission

About twenty witnesses were examined yesterday before Commissioner John P. Quinnan in Lackawanna township indebt edness matter. Testimony focused on disqualifying orders issued in 1897 and 1808 when Frank Too and Patrick Quinn were supervisors. Witness John Schofield admitted part of a $30 road work order paid for Drugeist Frank Kane’s cellar. How the supervisors arrived at Kane’s debt remains unexplained.

John P. Quinnan Lackawanna Township Nes Too- Mi Patrick Quinn Withers John Schofield Kane

Refund Guarantee for Tar Syrup Offered by Local Firms

A local card notes a refund guarantee for Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar. If the cough or cold is not cured, the full purchase price or 61-cent bottle is refunded. Signed by J. G. Bone & Hon of Dunmore and John P. Donahue of Scranton, Pa.

J. G. Bone

Alumni Banquet Plans For Scranton High School Held At Hotel Terrace

Great preparations are underway for the eighteenth annual banquet and dance of the Scranton High School Alumni Association to be held at Hotel Terrace on Tuesday evening June 27. Hon John B Kelly president Miss Josh Lees assist with committee efforts. Local celebrants include a birthday gathering for Robert J Hang. A social evening featured Grace Moore and other attendees with dining and music. Smoke the Pocono Scent Cigar.

Alumni Association of the Scranton High Bchoel Hotel Terrace John B. Kelly Josh Lees Alumni Association Clase John M. Harris Connell

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