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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1899

Page

5

Railroad Plan Emerges From Canal Abandonment

Delaware and Hudson officials R. M. Olyphant and H. G. Young toured the region and discussed a steam line over the Moosic mountains from Waymart to Carbondale with a new union station at Honesdale. They noted no details on the canal bed’s future.

Young Associated Press Honesdale Mine Delaware and Hudson Moosle Mountains Waymart Carbondale Erie Delaware

Local Society Notes From Scranton Region

Personal notices list Dr. J L Wentz and Frank Jermyn in Syracuse yesterday. Mr and Mrs Brian Dolan of Phelps street left for Yankton. Mrs FP Fitzsimmons of Bohnkeville with daughter Delia visiting New York City. Mrs Elin Phelps and daughter leave for Block Island for the summer. John J Neary of Neary Jennings departed for Atlantic City Long Branch and Far Rockaway. Mrs Sarah Ackerly and daughter Marion of Olive street left for Benton for the summer. Miss Katie Gersbach of Buffalo N Y spending vacation with Joseph Conrad of Pittston avenue and Alderstreet. H S Sweet of Orvnsburg Miss and president of Champion Lumber Co visiting Alban Myron Kusvon. Deputy City Treasurer PJ Ruane in New York on short visit. Deputy City Controller Chirica A Sturtley to spend tomorrow and Sunday in New York. Dr TH B H Wore yesterday performed a delicate operation on Rev James Teeminger eye. second operation needed to position eye. Colonel W D Cameron of Chicago in city to discuss graphite manufacturing with M E McDonald and others. Rev Walter Q Scott Elmhurst Chaplain of post 14 GAR and A B Stevens commander arranged accommodation for 10 men and families during GAR encampment in Philadelphia in September. Miss Matilda Langguth of Howard Jace and William Wockroth of Wyom avenue wed Wednesday at bride’s home. Rev W A North officiated. Mire Lot tle Vockroth sister of groom was bridesmaid and Harry Stanton best man. Bride wore white organdie over all with roses. Attendants and reception noted. wedding tour planned to New York.

J. L. Wentz Frank Jermyn Syracuse Brian Dolan Phelps Street Yankton FP. Fitzsimmons Bohnkeville Delia New York City Elin Phelps Block Island John J. Neary Neary & Jennings Atlantic City Long Branch Far Rockaway Sarah Ackerly Marion Olive Street Benton Misa Katie Gersbach Muftfalo Joseph Conrad Pittston Avenue Alderstreet Sweet Orvnsburg Miss Champion Lumber Company W. D. Cameron Chicago M. E. McDonald Scranton Lang Walter Q. Scott Elmhurst Grand Army of the Republic A. HB. Stevens Philadelphia Grand Army Matilda Langguth Howard Jace William Wockroth Wyom Avenue W. A. North Hickory Street German Presbyterian Church Mire Lottle Vockroth Harry Stanton

Funeral for Brother William Cornish Set by Saint George’s Lodge

Members of Saint George's lodge No 1 are asked to meet at the lodge room on Saturday July 1 at 2 PM to attend the funeral of their late brother William Cornish. I R Newton, secretary.

Saint George's Lodge William Cornish I. R. Newton

Warranted Syrup Pat Offer Refund Promise

A Sworn notice from J. G. Bone & Company and John P. Braet of Scranton Pa pledges to refund the price of a bottle of Greenes Warranted Syrup if it fails to cure a cough or cold. A cent bottle is offered to prove its efficacy or money refunded.

Warantes J. G. Bone & Mormore John P. Braethcranton

Independence Day Niagara Falls Excursion by Lehigh Valley

Special Independence Day rail excursion from Beranton, Pennsylvania via Lehigh Valley Rail Road. Tickets issued July 1 for train No 4 and connected services, July 2 for train No 3 and connections, return valid through July 4. Round trip fare $6.95. consult agents for details.

Niagara Fall Lehigh Valley Railroad

Pupils Demand Retention of High School Principal

Over 600 students held a mass meeting in Snover's hall in Scranton to protest the removal of High School Principal Professor George W. Phillips. The students adopted resolutions affirming their confidence, praising his dedication and discipline, and requesting that copies be sent to city school controllers.

Snover’s Hall Professor Phillips Board of Control High School of Scranton George W. Phillips Sald Phillips High School City of John A. Horan Haward N. Kirkbride Margaret Ruddy Ethel Peck Rolland N. Rice

Clark Lowry Selected as Deputy Marshal Successor

In Scranton two men, including Chick Lowry, were named by Marshal Leonard to succeed Deputy United States Marshal Sol Bacharach of Wilkes-Barre. Bacharach assumes the post of deputy executive clerk to Governor Stone next Monday, with Lowry’s appointment to take effect tomorrow after bond paperwork is completed.

Tribune Scranton United States Sol Bacharach Wilkes-Barre Stone Chick Lowry Leonard

Scranton Conservatory Set to Resume All Classes

The Scranton Conservatory of Music will resume instruction in all departments on September 11.

Scranton Conservatory of Music

Oranges Fancy Rods Italy Picnic Supplies

A grocery list itemizes oranges imported meats and preserves with prices 25 40c for meats potted ham and tongue 10c 20c value potted chicken and turkey 15c 30c lagertown beverages 25c or 2.75 per dozen and fresh fruits Strawberries currants raspberries watermelons priced 25c and 35c order early.

Lehigh Valley One Way Fares Sale July 1 13

Tickets on sale for all trains except the Black Diamond express from July Mth to 13th with return by July inclusive. By deposit with joint agent at Richmond by July 28 and 60 cent fee, return trip extended to August 15 90 inclusive. Consult Lehigh Valley agents for details. Also medical and promotional notes inserted.

Iwe Beranton Lehigh Valley Ticket Lehigh Valley Railroad Uecket Richmond Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Claims Worldwide Use

An ad promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as used by millions of mothers for children with teething pain wind colic and diarrhea. It asserts quick soothing effects and urges buying from druggists with a price of twenty five cents a bottle.

Testimony in Important Copyright Case In Scranton

The International Correspondence School of Scranton sues United School of Correspondence of New York for copyright infringement over mathematics text books. Noted lawyers including General W D Hendrick and Carl Hitchcock Fowler join the proceedings in the Board of Trade building. The case is expected to be long and highly publicized in legal circles.

International Correspondence School United School of Correspondence of New York Stlt Board of Trade Scranton W. D. Hendrick Kentucky Carl Hitchcock Fowler Livingstone Gifford Mr. Harrington Philadelphia Fowler H. C. Fowler Methodist Episcopal Church Columbia Carter, Hughes & Dwight New York City

Beautiful Second Presbyterian wedding for Margaret Hanley to Kirkpatrick

Miss Margaret Dorothea Hanley wed WH 8 Kirkpatrick at Second Presbyterian Church in a ceremony described as Marguerite in beauty. Rev. Dr. E Robinson officiated. bouquets of daisies adorned the altar and daisies framed the pews. The bride wore white satin with lace and pearl trim, carried blue roses, and received pearl rings as gifts. Franley served as maid of honor with bridesmaids in white cream attire. Ushers included William Hanley Jr James BR Cook Charles Foster Bevan Decker and more. A breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home on Monroe Avenue. The couple will reside at 11 Monroe Avenue after a wedding journey.

Second Presbyterian Church Margaret Dorothea, Hanley William Hanley Kirkpatrick Misa Franley Columbus Ruth Hanley Tittle Grace McLean William Hanley, Jr James BR. Cook Bellefonte Charles Foster West Pitteton Bevan Decker Arthur Willams Robert S Kirkpeatrick County Savings Park Monroe Avenue Margaret and Blanche Cook Mies Linderlorg Frets Doylestown Btrong New Brunswick Foster Anna Law West Pittston Mies McMahon Btadford Miles Kathleen Hand Wilkes- Mirre

Meeting Called For School Board Special Session Tonight

President J N Davis directs a special school board meeting tonight with a quorum likely. Reports from the high and training school and teachers committees may be presented depending on notes. a caucus claims majority support. The bulk committee will present bids for buildings No 1 and No 8 to Washburn, Williams & Co.

J. N. Davis Schwaes Evang Langan Phillipa Tonahr Peter Bupp Wad Washburn, Williams & Co

Teacher Promotion Sparks Principal Vacancy at No 16

An out of town teacher would succeed Professor Wagner if promoted to principal. The No 16 vacancy arises from Professor Crittenden’s transfer and Miss Fitzgibbin’s promotion, with Miss Larkin of West Lackawanna Avenue to fill the post.

Wagner No. 16 Crittenden Miss Fitzgibbin Miss Larkin West Lackawanna Avenue

Langstaff Election Contest Sees Wave of Testimony

In the Langstaff election contest hearing witnesses from Springrook Jefferson testified yesterday. Respondents have heard about one third of the challenged voters since February 6 and until August 15 more testimonies will be taken from residents of Beranton. Officers have investigated for weeks and promise lively sessions on the witness stand with several named witnesses listed.

Langataff Springrook Jefferson Beranton

Fourth of July at Lake Ariel Promises Record Crowds and Grand Attractions

Lake Ariel resort announces hourly train service to lure visitors for a celebratory Fourth. Lawrence's Band will perform and provide dancing music while balloon ascension and parachute drops by Professor A. S. Glascow of Cincinnati attract crowds. Percy Frutechy, the famed trick rider, will perform and end with a sixty foot splash into the lake. Additional amusements accompany the day for a thoroughly enjoyable celebration.

Lake Ariel Orcasion Lawrence A. S. Glascow Cincinnati Percy Frutechy Glorius

Lackawanna Company Seeks Amicable Way Over Arthur Avenue

Lackawanna Tron and Steel granted five years ago permission for the railway to lay treks along Arthur Avenue if it opened and erased the thoroughfare. Mr Silliman says the street was rewarded as a private right of way since not deeded to the city, and he will confer with the park commissioners to pursue an amicable arrangement.

Young Wall Street Journal Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company Albany Tidewater Noundout Delaware and Hudson Vanderbilts Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company Arthur Avenue Silliman

Arthur Avenue Dispute with Scranton Railway Co

General Manager Frank Silliman Jr of Scranton Railway Co met Mayor Molr to seek reasons for police interference with Arthur Avenue work. The Mayor cited the Tribune for explanations and Silliman produced an agreement with the city, detailing the dispute.

Frank Silliman, Jr The Scranton Railway Co Molr Arthur Avenue Tribune Silliman

No Letting Go of Stock Yet Men Union Suits Sell Low

The note explains traders refused to abandon their stock of Men's Union Suits for Men while offering them at as low as 1, choosing to clear old inventory rather than retain unsellable stock.

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Jonas Long's Shepherd's Creek R. M. Olyphant H. G. Young Delaware and Hudson Company Jermyn C. R. Manville C. C. Rose J. H. Torrey Norton’s Lackawanna Avenue the Griffin Art CO Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Dairy CD Adams Avenue A. A. Lindabury Flo Cam Omce Connell Building Main Avenue Scranton Transfer Co Hugh J. Keenan Lacka. Ave Ackawanna James Teeminger Attention, Sons of St. George H. Jams John Street—Whiteing Ofice—Garland Garland Bemis Harriott Wicken David Hamm Westcott Webster Hiack Doughes—Crockett Hugh Gwyeth Dix Logan Dougall Barr Cable Windyhaugh Graham Travers Richard Carvel—Churchill Frisoner Phross—Trope Allen Batin Corelli Caine Peter Sterling Ford Jonas Long Clark Lowry Will Conservatory of Music Fancy Italy U. A Richmond, Va Hood Boorham E. G Coursen Kirkpatrick-Hanley Spring Brook William J. Jones Francia Wheeler David Richards H. EK. Arms Morgan Richards Albert J. Jones W. S. Edwards George E. Rozelle Humphrey Williams Thomas Than Howell Richards Gomer Jenkins W. D. Tembridge Thomas J. Morris Richard Parry J. R R. Seeley William Richards Timothy Rozelle Ben Rozelle T. J. Matthews DPD P. Scull W. EF. Griffith William Iles Defferain W. ST. Osgood Thomae Scanlon Farview Delaware and Hudson Railroad Pennsylvania Hanley Bauer Band of Séranton Olympia SlNppodrome Alexander Caryce Moreean Hotel Washington Edward M. Alien Loyalyville Luxerne County Sousa Felton Penn Ave Roger Bros Schank & Spencer Spruce Street Davidow Bros., Jewelers Bell Jermy Hatter Hand & Payne Maw Ts Washington Age Pierce’s Market Penn Avenue Hiving Furnishings Wyoming Ave Haviland & Co Mintons Coolport Royal Bonn Dresden Crown Darby J. Weichel Malongy Oil and Manufacturing CO Meridian Straat Spraqtoy, Pa
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