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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1899

Page

3

City Notes Battalion Drill and Meetings Quiet Town

Local items report a battalion drill, a central women’s Christian meeting, a memorial gathering, and a church lecture setup. John Keefe of Phelps Street faces prior arrest in Penn Avenue for disorderly conduct. Edward Dravis injured at Pine Brook mines. pay days announced for several companies. missionary and Vincent de Paul society meetings note preparations for upcoming events.

Anuthneh John I Neefe Phelps Street Dine Brook John Keefe Penn Avenue Edward Dravis Pine Brook George LM. Reynolds

Large Timber Purchase by Lackawanna Lumber Co in Potter County

The Lackawanna Lumber Company purchases a 6000 acre tract in Potter County known as the Kettle Creek region near Williamsport for sixty five thousand dollars. Edgar Bonsen of Williamsport owned the land. the deal includes adjoining tracts and a plan to build a branch railroad to enable timber shipment. Officers include James W. Oakford president Henry Hetin Jr secretary treasurer James L. Connell and F T Peck manager with several officers abroad in New Mexico exploring mining prospects.

Kettle Creek Potter County Scranton Capitalists Lackawanna Lumber Company Great Pennsylvania Lumber Mart Williamsport Wos Edgar “Onsen Willamsport Ginderland Wide Acta Lackawanha Lombbter Company Hemiork Trvine Crows Forks F. A G. ¢. Godyear Cross Forke Westport Geveral Milles Goodyears Lackawanna Company Whe Ihe Board of Trade James W. Oakford Henry Hetin, Jr James L. Connell Wenerad F. Tt. Peck New Mexico

Auditing Committee Delays Bills And Overruns

The council auditing committee refused to approve several bills including 798.26 for Cumberland Hose house extra work and 1000 for henge erection. Contracts and appropriations are questioned as authorities appear to exceed limits. Additional claims from AJ. ftomon for street work and Gould & Son for fire equipment repairs are held over pending special committee review.

Cumberland Sns Will Beiet AL J. Ftomon Second Ward

Public School Topics at Catholic Historical Society Meeting

At the Catholic Historical Society and Newman Magazine Club meeting tonight, treats will include readings from Atlantic Monthly on The Public School System Affected by Politics and North American Review on Public School System Defective Without Religious Instruction. Frank J. McAndrew presents a comparison of work in the next public schools in recent U.S. cities. Mrs. Robert C. Wills will attend, and a musical program will close the Memorial exercises.

Catholic Historical Society Newman Magazine Club Systens Atlantic Monthly Mary Niland North American Review Frank J. McAndrew United Sttates the Forum Robert C. Wills

Hank Martin Arrested in Buffalo Theft Case

Chief of Police Gurrell received a dispatch from W. B. Halton of Buffalo announcing Hank Martin arrested here for a diamond pin valued at $100 stolen from Patrick Hagmerty, an employee of the CUT. The timing of the arrest remains unknown to the police.

Gurrell W. 8. Halton Buffalo Hank Martin Martin Patrick Hagmerty

Police probe if warrant issued for Martins arrest

Police say no knowledge of a warrant for Martins arrest at headquarters. The pin owner will be interviewed and may prosecute. If so, a man will be sent to Buffalo after him. The theft occurred last Monday when Hageeriy chased a diamond bit and Martin allegedly took it and fled.

Martin Buffalo Hageeriy

Memorial Mass for Late Bishop Held at St Peter's Cathedral

A month’s mind mass for Bishop What was celebrated at St Peter’s Cathedral with Rt Rev Bishop Hoban as celebrant and a large clergy turnout. Prelates and priests from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Towanda, Honesdale, Carbondale and Pittston attended, with McQuaid and Fitzmaurice among arriving dignitaries.

T. Peter's Hoban Eugenus A. Dharvey V. G Pittston Charles J. Kelly D. D Towanda Alex William Caseel Honesdale Toss I. A. McAndrew Wilkes-Burpe Stev James V. Husete Fplains Philadelphia Ki. A. Garevey Bernard McQuaid Rochester Fitzmaurice Bishon Rie McQuaid Hishop Fitzmaurice

Winter rally of Albina Baptist Young People's union

The annual winter rally of the Baptist Young People's union of the Albington association will be held today at Dunmere in the Dudley Street Baptist church. Two sessions are listed with lunch served by the Dunmore Church Union. The program includes prayers, papers, a pastor’s address, discussions, offerings, and consecration services led by church and district leaders.

Baptist Young People’s Union of the Albinaton Vier Privetdue Hoy Weithaas Dilton Sirpling H. J. Roderick Dunmore Hefense E.G. Beddloe M.D W. BR Ellis Miakels Penna Dudley Street Holt W. HH. Lowell Clark's Green W. GC. Watkins North Main Avenue Beranton

No Road Tax Agreement For Ol Porge Township Surface Work

Adam Reinhardt represents Ol Porge property owners in a contract with Willem White and Michael Jovce, Ol Porge township supervisors, to open repair and maintain public highways and bridges for the fiscal year starting March 6. Reinhardt waives claims for materials and labor, indemnifies the township against road condition suits, and pays the clerk and auditors and attorney fees totaling 825 and 290 respectively. The township agrees not to levy or collect road taxes during the ensuing year.

Adam Reinhardt Ol Porge Willem White Michael Jovce Court of Diwninds Reinhardt Rtv Reinhard

Death of John Fatula in Fall at Lackawanna Works

A jury at the courthouse and the coroner investigated the death of John Fatula who fell from a trestling at the Lackawanna Iron and Steel plant and died from a skull fracture. Fatula, 44, left a wife and children in Hungary and likely was not employed at the ore dump when the fall occurred. Enos T. Hall, George Obhell, and J. J. Gheets were examined during the inquest.

John Fatula Lackawanna Iron and Steel Canonsy John J. Itegan David Harris Henry Sippel John Majernyk W. G. Mover D, PF Mitchell Court House Fatula Patula Ace Hungary Enos T. Hall George Obhell J. J. Gheets Winneevin

Seventeen Protests Filed Against Liquor Licenses in Scranton Area

A clerk of courts received seventeen remonstrances yesterday opposing hotel liquor licenses. Affidavits accuse Patrick J. Conway of selling alcohol to minors. Julius Nereszky seeks a license for a Callender building site. Clergy members sign some remonstrances, with names from Pickley and Old Forge among objectors.

Daniels Wilmer F. Hoffman Patrick J. Conway Renmonstranens Daniels Venterday Cathy Os Julius Horessky Hiquur Callender Wakely Inez Priday Julius Nereszky J. .R. Kilis G. M. Hull M. Hathaway B.C. Mitchell William HR. Edwards TL. Bi Hodge R. Wi Wate John J. Priest Alteched Toe Tt Moaty Wi Pickely Wilmer Fo Hoffman Patrick Conway North Washington Avenue Ninth Ward Mr. Hoffman Wilmer FL Hoffman United States Scranton Lackawann Pennsylvania Che Mputyiex J. Conway Sali Partick J. Conway Patriol J. Conway Juho J. Martin Withhun Edgar OR. Jones Georges BH

Local Dispute Over Prices and Hotel Plans

Objections arise to Canfield's price adjoining the post office while Flynn is accused of aiming to establish a hotel opposite the fire station at 111 Chestnut Street. Names include Dade Weet Drinker Street Jonn Flynn Howard Panfield and Chestnut Street addresses.

Garney Brown Company Sues Over Jermyn Cigar Label

Garney Brown & Co petitions equity court to stop David Spruks from using the Jermyn House cigar label that imitates their Hotel Jermyn design. The firms say the rival label infringes on their brand and seeks an injunction. The case awaits the next equity term.

W. Garney Brown Allaluch Garney Spruks Equity Court

Land dispute seeks recovery of property from Keating

A. L. Dunning files ejectment against Michael Keating to recover possession of 118-10 acres in Lind, Spring Brook township. Welles and Torrey represent Dunning in the action alleging unlawful possession by Keating.

A. L. Dunning Michael Keating Spring Brook Mr. Dunning Keating, Welles & Torrey

Hearing on relaxing costs in Rosen case noted by clerk Daniels

Commonwealth v Rosen heard by Clerk Daniels with Pluth as prosecutor. Roxen Pluth convicted, fee padding alleged. Detective Hyman Sebiman seeks to form Saidinay Detective agency. Anthony Kane discharged for malicious mischief. Carl Schnoeder discharged for assault. County constable William Knight reprimanded with $1009 sanction.

Daniels Commonwealth Max Rosen Pluth Ol Forge Philip Schwartz Roxen Pluth Witners Hyman Sebiman Munler Care Neen Ile Saidinay Anthony Kane Jall Dayv Carl Schnoeder William Knight Benton Township

Elm Park Chautauqua Program Delights Local Audience

The Elm Park Chautauqua circle held a well attended evening with Mrs C M Ginn reviewing Men and Manners. Miss Whirenhuret spoke on poets from Chaucer to Tennyson and Edith Heckel sang two solos under Ruth Dale's direction. Mr Yorum discussed Home Rule and the Irish struggle. G F Reynolds announced a debate on Handel versus Milton for next week.

Him Park Chautauqua C. M. Ginn Whirenhuret Chaucer Tennyson Edith Héckel Ruth Dale Yorum G. F. Reynolds Handel

Certificates Granted for Mineral Certificates

W P Griffiths, William Merrick and Thomas Molistone of the No 1 sub board met in the court room for the Second Inspection district to examine candidates for mineral certificates. Names listed include Anthony Hofelt Timothy Carter Stephen Desont Mike Ponty Dominick Mastaione John Techey and Frederick la Vinga. The Wilkes Barre Record offices are in Beranton at 44 Spruce and 3 Linden Street.

W. P. Grifiths Willam Merrick Thomas Molistone Anthony Hofelt Greenwool Timothy Carter Greenwood Stephen Desont Marshwed Mike Ponty Johnson's Mines Dominick Mastaione Johnsen Mite John Techey Boranton Frederick la Vinga Johnson’s Mine

Died notices for Melvin O Hara and Mullin events

Died in Dunmore Marel 6 infant Mary daughter of Mr and Mrs John Melvin of Meaileutrent. In Allenville Wayne county March 68 Mrs Anne Moun six years. OHARA In Minouka March 8 four Fella Omera funeral details at St Jo yens church with interment in local cemetery.

Ohara Abie Hovkg

Continuous shoe sales lure customers with deep discounts

A local store touts constant all day every day selling of shoes at unprecedented prices. It claims losses on $3 and $4 shoes fall to about $1.98 and $1.49 to $3.00 for Winter Russet and Vici Kid three sole leather shoes. The distributor says they buy cheap from cash strapped concerns, sell below cost, and still earn a fair margin. Customers are invited to visit to save money and see goods with no trouble to show.

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Law Library Architects J. L. Connell Connell Building Traders Real Estate Chas. Schlager H. B. Ware Tod Williams Jirill Reill Wemery Koewar Guernsey Hull William Hutledge Leekieware Amy White Oelock North Seranton Young Woman's Christ In Association Ree Tail Women Gira Underground Council Voda Besta Princes of Boedudi Muttu Counel Ahitehall's SNL Arlington Theo Delaaware Aon Company Pall Jrassy Inland Agillery Olyphant Delne Wire, Lackawaltin and Western Company Sworre Wiehwel Reardon South Berunton Alterman Howe Young Min Woman's Foreign Minsionsry Soohay bin Packehurel Fiy Rexoneylyonia Vincent DE Paul Soutety St. Wincwut Fe Paul Society College Hall John J. Maghran John Colligan M. F. Banda J.B. Corcorin Wacrintan High Calkin Eoley Feporla Devry Austin Adame Donawoo'o Magazine America Lackawanna Lumber CO Hank” Martin Ayer’s Ures Nature Laswell Mage Abington Sesbiuon Haviland China Teres Lee Giland Lino Oa Ie de Wee Chen Crina Mall Hofpeman Raine Charles Micone Bonevard Dyphant John BK. Phelan Old Forge Jacob Goodman Maple and Williams Streets Fell Township Anthony Galavitz la Anne Oorwaty Peter Boxewitch Wink & Loense Archbald Mayferld Mayfield Jacob Adamiuk Botiae Ueilitole Wachinea Mayfeld Primum Edward Alo Trobert Salter Popanton Abe Rive Es Bcpenson David Thome Eee Carbondale Joven King Wilson v Ueee Branton Elm Park Chautauqua Board of Examiners Wilkes-Barre Keinman Weeta, Mac Lackowonna Avenue Wyoming Ave Myer Davidow Lackawanna Ave Tucker & Maxey Hearing Tucker & Maxey C. A. van Wormer Ty Bankenpley Kk. Edwards English Baptist Church Minersville Ty Chamberlain Joe Mair Gat Thos. Reilly’s Stores Rreauktin Avenue
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