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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1899

Page

3

CITY NOTES AND EVENTS IN THE TOWN

Local notes report a Lawrence band concert to be held outdoors at Nay Ausmirk Saturday at 8 o clock. Also mentions a new newspaper change, a meeting for students and a public installation tonight. A worker, Evan Owens, is injured in a rock fall. Charles Zenhe Hod Mie and Mary Thorn were arrested for alleged crimes. Barlow and Bohroeder are named in court proceedings.

Charles Zenhe Mary Thorn Yee Torhiy Addie Tits Miller Aeseawate Amerles Bohroeder Aldermin Law Boll

Had an Outing at Elmhill Bowls Club

The Idtekawanta Triling School for Surees held its graduation event last week. They hiked up the hills and enjoyed a day with Die, Winver, the hive’s surgeon, and a small group of friends.

Te Idtekawanta Triling School Surees Die Winver Hives Diay Wll

Watson Kovenby Bankruptcy Petition Items Listed

In a voluntary bankruptcy filing Watson Kovenby of Golden Hill lists two suits of clothes and two suits of underwear as part of assets. The document details the scope of property included in the petition and outlines the debtor’s obligations under the filing.

Watson Kovenby Golden Hill

Wyoming County Petition Drafted By Attorneys

A petition was drawn up yesterday for Wyoming County by Attorney J. Wood Pratt. Referee A. Van Wormer is handling the matter related to his ailments and responsibilities.

Wyoming County A. van Wormer Ore J. Wood Pratt

Yale Examinations Schedule For Entrance Subjects

The Yale examinations for entrance to academic and scientific departments begin today at the School of the Lackawanna 44 Jefferson Avenue. The schedule lists Thursday January with various subjects and times including Latin, Greek, algebra, geometry, botany, chemistry, and history. Strong entities include Yale University and School of the Lackawanna. dates and times are partially garbled.

The School of the Lackawanna Yale University Jefferson Avenue Thureday Janes Eeeton Rogietrafhum Culswablaweahs Baveeien Nike Birne Fhueppield Grammir Oo Enetieh United States Filan Recesee

Railroaders Sessions Agree On Single Wage Plan

A joint conference of conductors and trainmen was held with Grand Chief Clark and Grand Chief Morrisey present. National officers allegedly did not approve multiple wage regulation systems, so two were dropped and a single plan will be submitted. Firemen met Superintendent Fitzgibbon and proposed revised regulations for company endorsement, to be transmitted to President Truesdale.

Clark Morrisey Fitzgibbon Truesdale

Another Piano Given Away at Clarke Bros Stores

In the fourth monthly drawing at Clarke Bros general stores a large crowd gathered yesterday at 3 oclock. Judges Benjamin Smith and D Philip Williams supervised as a young girl drew the winning ticket. The tenth coupon, No 1246, belonged to William Langan of 624 Hampton Street, a miner at Belleview mine with a family of twelve children. The J uly 24 drawing will award the fifth instrument.

Clarke Bros’ General Oolock Benjamin Smith D. Philip Willams William Langan Hampton Street Belleview Langan

Bicycle Races in Binghamton on Fourth of July

Amid the Parlor City crowds a brisk event features quick time bicycle races around July Fourth. Brenden Council and Yo M vie for early lead as trains depart Snon and tickets are priced at 1.25 dollars.

Binghamton Owich St. Brenden Council Be. A&w Parlor City Snon

Lake Ariel Excursion Train Sets Friday departure

Train to Lake Ariel leaves Erie and Wyoming Valley depot at 8:00 a.m. on Friday. Adults pay 75 cents, children 40 cents. Tickets available at 615 Lackawanna Avenue or on the train Friday morning.

Lake Ariel Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Lackawanna Avenue

Marriage notices from Scranton event at Cedar Avenue Church

The record records a wedding at the Cedar Avenue Methodist church in Scranton officiated by Rev J B Sweet. Participants include Thomas Johnson and Amy Mies from Peckville with bride Lillie Wittle and groom Milnworth Thomas, dated a Wednesday evening near the end of December.

Pou Dug Cedar Avenue P Doty Thomas Johnson Mies Amy Wingle Peckvilli Swingie Scranton Thomas—Kittle J. B. Sweet Milnworth Thomas Miss Lillie Wittle

Thirteenth Annual Conference Meeting Adopts Reforms

The thirteenth annual convention of the Wyoming Congregational Sabbath School Union met at the Welsh Congregational church. Officers were elected. Rev T C Edwards gave addresses with Miss Annie Humphreys and others listed. Prizes were awarded in children’s Bible name writing contests among attendees from Scranton Pittston North Scranton Olyphant and Wilkes-Barre.

T. C. Edwards D. D Hannah M. Williams William Holmer Annie Humphreys General Assembly of Wyoming Congregational Sabbath School Union First Welsh Congregational Church South Main Avenue David Jones Daniel 8. Davis Mdwariedale D. M. George Plttston D. Vincon Jones Elvet Jones J. &. Jones North Scranton Jones Peter Roberts Lizzie Lewis Plalna

Convention Adopts Adjournment With Future Time To Be Decided

The Welsh address programme was not completed and William Holmes of Taylor had his City of Sunday School Scholar address omitted at the morning session. Conrrerational singing occurred as the convention adjourned, to meet next year at a time and place to be set by the executive committee.

D. D. Evane Union Tc, Edwards DM George HK. B. Donee William Holmes Taylor

Funeral of Mrs Zimmer man in Elmbhurst parish church

Funeral services for Mrs Lord Zimmerman of Liverne Street were held at her country residence Elmbhurst on Tuesday afternoon at 2. The death followed a two year illness but was caused by apoplexy. Rev F L P Doty formerly Hampton Street Methodist led the rites at Cedar Avenue church. She leaves a husband and two children.

Lord Zimmerman Andrew Zimmerman Liverne Street Elmbhurst Welock Devonsed Hampton Street Flpp. Doty Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church

Fatal Injuries Suffered At Winton Mine Slopes

John Williams 17, a pump runner at the Winton mine, died from head injuries after a fall on a slope night. He resided with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, in Peckville. Funeral at Peckville Methodist Episcopal church Sunday at 2.20 PM, burial in Peckville cemetery.

John Williams Winton Peck Ville John &. Willams Peckville Methodist Episcopal Church Peckville

A Cheap Pacific Coast Trip From Southern Railway

The National Id tentional Restrui tion meeting in Los Angeles promotes a one fare round trip plus a $1 association fee with the new Palace Tourist Sleeping Cars. A double berth costs $7.00 and tickets allow varied routes including New Orleans to Salt Lake City or Colorado, with a $12.50 option to return via Portland. Stopovers are allowed at El Paso westward and Denver region on return.

Los Angeles Southern Railway New Palace Southern Southern Pacific Salt Lake City Colorado Portland Ore el Paso Denver Colorado Springs Pacific Coast San Francisco California Chas. L. Hopkins PLA Chestnut Street Philadelphia A. J. Poston Sunset Penneylvania Ave Washington, D.C

July 4th Excursion to Farview by Delaware and Hudson

July 4 excursion to Farview offered by the Delaware and Hudson Railroad with special and regular trains at low fares. Grand gala day at a Pennsylvania resort features many attractions and a Scranton band program including Olympia, Overature, The Beautiful Galatea, and Sousa selections. Refreshments by Hanley of Scranton. travel from Scranton and nearby stations.

Farview Delaware and Hudson Railroad Hanley Scranton Oaver Band of Delaware and Hudson

Nine Hundred and Eighty Miles in Twenty-four Hours

Lake Shore Limited trains boast a world class record for NY to Buffalo travel covering 980 miles in 24 hours on a split route via four track system. Advertises luxury service and roadbed quality while urging purchases from New York Central lines. A testimonial praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sciatic rheumatism. Sold by Matthew Bros. wholesale and Petal agents.

Lake Shore Limited New York Buffalo New York Central Lake Shore Michigan Southern Railway America Mr. P. Ketcham Pike City Cal Chamberlain Matthew Bros. Wholesale

Carpenters Execu tive Committee to Philadelphia Meeting

Live news from the industrial world shows the carpenters delaying decisive action in the strike as executives confer with Secretary MeGuire in Philadelphia. Storrs resigns. eight bricklayers work at bolt and nut works while others quit or seek New York jobs at seven dollars and forty nine cents daily.

Faney Carpenters Priadelphia Me Iiice Thi City McGitte Finkkh Philadelphia Landig Weual Vixehanger Bolt and Nut Fly York Bricklavers New York

William Penn Morgan Resigns as Briggs Colliery Foreman

William Penn Morgan resigned as general foreman of Briggs colliery yesterday and plans to retire to private life. He has led ties to collieries bought by Scranton Coal Company for two decades. Morgan is Reese G. Brooke’s brother-in-law, longtime Pine Brook and Briggs superintendent. Thomas Morgan, his brother, left outside foremanship at Briggs shaft, and William H. Morgan, his son, was weighmaster at Briggs.

Achn 'T Reese John T. Ties Marahwoods Moosle William Penn Morgan Briggs Colliery Scranton Coal Company Mr. Morgan Reese G. Brooke Pine Brook Briggs Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company Thomas Morgan Briggs Shaft William H. Morgan

Pine Brook Colliery Bosses Resign to Enter Shoe Trade

The Pine Brook colliery chief and another manager have handed in their resignations. Thomas and William H. are expanding into the shoe business at 15 South Main Avenue, with William Penn Morwat likely to join them.

Pine Brook Thomas William H South Main Avenue William Penn Morwat

Weston Comments on Canal Bed Railroad Plans

Weston, real estate agent for the Delaware and Hudson Railroad, told a Tribune reporter yesterday that his company has sold the canal rather than purchased it. He added he presumes a railroad will be built along the canal but declined to discuss probabilities. The remarks came amid widespread talk of a rail line along the Delaware and Hudson Canal bed.

Weston Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company Tribune Coykendall Kingston

Master Car Builder Canteld Returns From Utica Visit

Master car builder Canteld of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western returns to the city today after a Monday through Utica inspection tour of the company shops. A H Storrs resigns as second assistant coal agent, effective July 1, with Loomis accepting the resignation. The coal office Storrs holds will be abolished upon his retirement.

Canteld Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Shoes Utica A. H. Storre Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Loomis Storrs

Half Fare Tour to Golden Gate via Lehigh Valley RR

The Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a half fare round trip to Los Angeles for teachers attending the National Educational Association convention July 11 to 14 1899. Tickets on sale June 24 to July 6 with return passage through September 5. Includes two dollar membership fee. consult local ticket agents for details.

Golden Gate Lehigh Valley Railroad National Educational Association Los Angeles Cal California Far West Lehigh Valley Ticket

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