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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1899

Page

8

Local Students Receive Bryn Mawr Reports

Daughters of Mr C. W. Woodruff and Mrs Mairi Shaw of Olyphant have received Bryn Mawr preliminary exam results. Conducted by Miss Belin of Jefferson avenue, the five day test was highly satisfactory and reflects credit on the young Indies. They return to the School of the Lackawanna in September to prepare for finale.

C. 8. Woodruff Mins Mairi Shaw Olyphant Bryn Mawr Mins Belin Jefferson Avenue School of the Lackawanna

Second Pupils Recital Tonight in Connell Building Studios

Miss Cordelia Freeman Mira Julia Clapp Allen and E E Southworth present their second pupils recital in the Connell building studios at 8 15 this evening. The program features works by Mendelssohn Goerdeler Holst and Rive King among others with pupils including Charlotte Zurflieh Heather Rowe Ruth Styles Florence Adamo and more performing piano and voice pieces.

Cordelia Freeman Mira Julia Clapp Allen E. E. Southworth Connell Building Charlotte Zurflieh Heather Rowe Ruth Styles Campana Miss DuBois Misa Mitchell Gobbearts Florence Adama Montstery Bella Kittle Mitchell Bimplette Popvaro Spindler Evelyn Gates Twilleht Panedemoo Vuco Charlotte Brandon Alpina Rose

Notable Local Visits And Religious Talks Lead Week

Mrs 8 H Neville visits her parents Mr and Mrs W C Froude in Nicholson Miss Margaret Mayock visits Dunmore Miss Josephine Healey hosts Miners Mills guest Mrs Alex Meldrum Richmont Ave and Mrs A J Morrill Mulberry St guests in Bloomsburg Pa Rt Rev Bishop Hoban departs July 1 for three months in Europe including Germany Shiffer family leaves Windgap for illness in Northampton county William Scott to speak at Green Ridge Baptist on Negro progress Brampton Annie Gibbons Beasie Manbey and Edgar Manley head to Emmitsburg for a few weeks Gavigan family sails Majestic to Europe via New York visiting Ireland England and the Continent Rev A F B O Neale receives two calls from Western New York and Pennsylvania Rabbi David Davidson visits city and plans return Miss Clara Woodruff Green Ridge.

Neville W. C. Froude Nicholson Margaret Mayock Miners’ Mills Josephine Healey Dunmvere Alex, Meldrum Richmont Avenue A. J. Morrill Mulberry Street Bloomsburg Bishop Hoban Europe Germany Dunmore Edgar Manley Booth Scranton Emsmitsburg James Gavigan Penn Avenue James Gavigan, Jr New York Ireland England A. F B. O'Neal Dudley Street Baptist Church Pennsylvania David Davidson United Sates Temple Ahavath Cheeed Bhar Hashomayin Kohut Chapman Rebbi Davidson Clara Woodruff Green Ridge

Opening session of Wyoming Congregational Sabbath School union meet

The thirteenth annual meeting opens at the First Welsh Congregational church with devotional led by Rev. Br. Jones and a welcome from Rev. David Jones. Welsh addresses, committee appointments, and Friday school reports scheduled. impromptu writing on biblical names for children under fifteen feature.

Wyoming Congregational Sabbath School Union First Welsh Congregational Church South Main Avenue Sev. BR. &. Jones D. D North Scranton David Jones Peter Roberts Olyphant John Jenkins D. M. George Pittston William Jones Plymouth T. ©. Edwards Kingston Hannah M. Williams South Scranton Roderick Davin Parsons Annie Humphreys Ivor Thomas Taylor Daniel Davis Edwardadale Tallie Evans Pittaten D. D. Evans Scranton 5. R. Jones

New Depot Contract Lets C L Bell Build New Orange Station

C L Bell formerly of Jermyn Pa now of New Orange N J wins contract to build a model railroad depot at New Orange The project will be among the nation’s best and progress will be rapid Four more factories costing 120000 will open at New Orange by January employing over 1000 wage workers The New Orange office is 444 Spruce Street Jets price will rise to 273 soon

C. L. Bell Jermyn New Orange N. J Wace Spruce Street

East Mountain Lithla Water Prompts Prompt Orders

East Mountain Lithla Water promotion notes Mall orders attended by agent Le John A. Swayze. Advertisement claims Beecham's Pills dispel drowsiness and Pocono Se clear smoke remedies.

East Mountain John A. Swayze

Oranges Fancy Rods Italy Picnic Supplies Ad

A list of picnic goods and priced items including oranges fancy rods Italy Picnic supplies car load of potted meats pressed turkey chicken and various items with prices 25c 40c 12c 10c 15c 25c 2.75 per dozen and a note to order early

Scranton High alumni hold banquet protest over principal removal

Nearly 100 members attended the Scranton High School Alumni Association banquet at the Hotel Terrace. Before dinner they passed resolutions opposing the Board of Control action to remove Principal George W Phillips, urging caution, praising his 15 years in high school work, and calling for safeguarding public schools from corrupt politics.

Alumni Association George Phillips Alumni Association of the Scranton High School Hotel Terrace The Scranton High School Beranton Georga W. Phillips Alunmnil Association Beranton Ie Board of Control Pal Phillips University of Bucknell Albright Memorial Vhrary Centrol Mwigh George W. Phillips University of the People W. A. Welsh, Jr Association Thomas Donahoe

Open Air Concert At Ripple Residence Draws Thousands

Thousands gathered at Colonel FE HM Ripple’s Webster avenue home to hear Bauer’s band perform an outdoor program under electric lights. Guests in gowns filled balconies while crowds along the streets enjoyed the music and city lights. The encore selections included Cotton Blossoms and Olympia, with the Star Spangled Banner and Men of Harlech honoring Mrs. William Connell.

Colonel FE HM. M Ripple Webster Avenue Gibron Street Bauer Ripple Filaga Plenickera Lake Ariel Joseph O'Brien Harlech William Connell

Expansion support sparks lively toast and laughter

John M. McCourt responds to the toast Expansion with topical allusions and a strong appeal for expansion. He urges delaying discussion until the rebel flag is hauled down in the Philippines and invokes Washington and Lincoln to guide future settlements. A remarkable ovation follows his remarks before dancing into the late hours.

John M. McCourt McCourt Philippines Washington Lincoln

Grace Reformed Episcopal Outing at Lake Ariel

Grace Reformed Episcopal Church held its annual Sunday school excursion to Lake Ariel despite a change in schedule. The group enjoyed one of the season’s best days and returned at six o'clock. Today St Luke's Church will hold a similar outing at the same location.

Grace Reformed Episcopal Church Lake Ariel St. Luke's Church

Lehigh Valley Offers Special Fare to California Teachers

The Lehigh Valley Railroad will sell round trip single fare plus a $2 membership fee for National Educational Association convention attendees traveling to Los Angeles. Tickets on sale June 8 to July 6 with return by September 5, inclusive, for tours and sightseeing. Consult local ticket agents for details.

National Educational Association Los Angeles Cal Lehigh Valley Railroad California Lehigh Valley Ticket

Rail lines offer low fares Buffalo to Los Angeles

The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway announces very low rates from Buffalo to Los Angeles with return options and direct route choices. Tickets on sale June until July 7. Inquiries to T. G. Timpeon, L and M Ry Eastern agent, 221 Main St Buffalo. Green Ridge suburban cars start June 26 to Country Club via Washington Ave on same schedule. Green Ridge Peoples line runs Wyoming Ave to Mulberry St with headways every 10 minutes from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Lakeshore and Michigan Southern Railway Buffalo Los Angeles T. G. Timpeon General Eastern Main Street N. Y Green Ridge Country Club Washington Avenue Wyoming Avenue Mulberry Street Scranton Railway Company

Scranton Private Sanitarium Advertises Remedies and Priced Goods

The passage notes a cured liquor habit victim now at his grid home and urges others to follow his example. It lists Remedies Improved and last ine and mentions the Scranton Private Sanitarium at No. 15 Mulberry Street along with Lane's shop at 20 Spruce Street offering wines and cigars.

Scranton Mulberry Street Lane’a Spruce Street

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertisement

The notice touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a long used remedy for children. It claims to soothe the child, soften the gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic and diarrhea. The copy notes worldwide sales by droewints and prices at twenty five cents a bottle.

First District Republicans Name Delegate and Alternate

The First district Republicans select W R Lewis as delegate and Morris Morris as alternate to Harrisburg for the state convention. Resolutions commend Governor Stone and Congressman Connell and endorse Judge Archbald. The meeting, led by W A Paine, also praised Farr Scheuer and McKinley and approved education and free books initiatives.

W. R. Lewis M. V. Morris Stone Connell Farr Scheuer Archhbald Republican Standing Committee First Legislative District Republican League Wert Scranton Wirr Lawis W. A. Paine Joseph JoVreys John J. Davis McKinley Republican Party Philippines William Connell Bennitor Vaughan John KF. Farr John J. Scheuer, Jr Quay United States Jon John RK. Farr Mr. Lewis Morris Lewis

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Purity and Health

Public notice-like ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for blood purity and general mischief. It touts non irritant Pills for liver ailments and an event linked bicycle races in Binghamton on July 4 with train schedules and ticket price details.

Scranton Conservatory of Music Plans Fall Instruction

The Scranton Conservatory of Music will resume instruction in all departments in September. Students and staff await new schedules and program details as the institution restarts classes after the summer break.

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