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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1899

Page

8

Local Notables and Moves Reported In Scranton Area

Personal notices list Mr and Mrs William Kelly visiting 614 Point Conifers Kion HM Edwanis and John T Richards in Wilket Marre yesterday City Solicitor McGinley returns from Mauch Chunk John Dolan and wife of West Scranton plan New York as their future home Ralph Williams returns from Washington DC in improving health Several locals including Mrs M Ramsey L G LuBar J W Dusenbury M B Meredith G Hill and W A Ballard register for Be Denis in New York Dr CC Sapp from Sapp and McGraw dentists Wyoming Ave leaves to tour west to promote new system of crown and bridge work.

William Kelly Point Kion H. M. Edwanis John T. Richards Wilket-Marre Yesterlay McGinley Mauch Chunk John Dolan West Scranton New York City Ralph Williams Sanderson Avenue Washington, D. C M. Ramsey L. G. LuBar J. W.W. Dusenbury Mises

Taylor-Made Suits and Silk Waists at Reduced Prices

Today's exhibit showcases manufacturers' line of Taylor-Made suits jackets and silk waists offered by Mears & Hagen with tailored garments made to order at prices below regular.

Mears & Hagen

Funeral of Guy E. Stevens Held Privately

The funeral for Guy E. Stevens was private and held yesterday at Dunmore Cemetery. Services were from his aunt Mrs. L. W. Hessler’s residence on Quincy Avenue, with Rev. Dr. W. H. Pearce of Wilkes-Barre and Rev. Dr. Giffin officiating. Pallbearers included F. B. Connell, Fred W. Emerick, Harry Kays, Mark Edgar, Robert Peck and Fred Edwards. his wife could not attend from Philadelphia and his aunt Mrs. B. Scott was too ill to attend. Flowers from college and private life adorned the grave.

Guy E. Stevens L. W.hessler Quincy Avenue Philadelphia B. Scott W. H H. Pearce First Methodist Church Wilkes-Barre

Finest wir and cigars店 at Landa 420 Spruce

A terse local notice advertises Finest wir and cigars at Landa located at 420 Spruce. It promotes The Pocono Climar as a featured smoke option and mentions a 5 ante price reference for customers.

Landa

Warranted Syrup of Tar refund pledge agreement

Per the agreement, respondents promise to pay or provide a bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. They also offer a neighboring bottle to test saline effect or money refund. Signatories include J. G. Bee and Company and John Donahue, Pa.

Greene J. G. Bee Amore John . Donahue Alon

Envelopes Return With Appeals For Postal Workers Fund

The article reports on the National Letter Carriers convention fund drive. Envelopes sent to the public have brought in substantial support, with hundreds still unheard from and expected to remit within days. Women of the community respond strongly, aiding the effort and posting a swift, hopeful tally of contributions.

Surprised Mrs. Pries on 22nd Birthday at Petersburg Home

A large party of friends gathered at 957 Prescott Avenue Petersburg Wednesday evening to celebrate the twenty second birthday of Mrs. George J. Pries. The gathering marked an unexpected surprise for the hostess.

George J. Pries Prescott Avenue Petersburg

California Ripe Olives Sale At Philadelphia Grocer

A leading Philadelphia grocer advertises California Ripe Olives at 39¢ per leader with regular price 35¢. Spanish Queen Olives in 15 oz bottles at 25¢. Large fat fruit 10 oz bottles 10¢. Courseus brand olive oil 75¢ quart and $2.50 per gallon. Potomac Roe Herring 38¢.

Philadelphia Courseus

Evening Social At Glencroes House Ball

A cultural evening at the Glencroes estate featured Mies Marin erite Glencroes singing selections and the Elite orchestra providing dancing music. Guests included numerous Glencroes and Frie s families plus local couples and friends enjoying refreshments.

Flower Show Opens At Boles Conservatories

Tomorrow afternoon and evening the conservatories of Colonel FE M Boles open to the public from 2 to 10 o clock. Ten cents admission will aid the Home for the Friendless. Many children are invited to visit the gardens to see banana trees and orange trees with fruit and blossoms. Cut roses will be on sale at a reasonable price.

FE. M. Boles Anlo

New Industries Talk Draws Manufacturers’ Committee

The board of trade committee met to finish plans for securing the bolt and mat works amid recent press. A conference with the works' proprietors is planned for Wednesday. Delegates from New York and Jersey City discussed large locomotive orders and factory expansion in Bridgeport connection. A tin plate factory with 150000 capital was proposed to boost local production and profits.

Board of Trade William MelIntosh New York A. Thompson Jersey City P. S. Thomas Pennsylvania Com- Milisa Dickson Manufacturing Company Visibile Bridgeport Conn Joseph Keller Prince Atherton L. K. Torbet Chicagod

Paroled Father and Sons in Street Acting Case

Michael Dougherty of Emmet street and his two sons Wille and Richard appeared before Alderman Millar after neglect and vagrancy charges. Associated Charities Agent Duggan testified about the boys nightly saloon tumbling acts for pennies, the boys claiming their money went to their father. The trio were paroled for one week to quit the business and honor promises.

Michael Dougherty Emmet Street Wille Richard Millar Associated Charities Mire W. B. Duggan Dugcan Ine

Exploding Exploder Injures Boy In Mine Cap Incident

Willie Lynott eight years old suffered severe eye injuries and facial cuts when a hand made Atlas exploder cartridge exploded at home. The blast shattered a chair and damaged his hands. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital where doctors feared losing sight in his right eye.

Willie Lynott Kate Lynoott Tobdale Reap Willie Ellective Lackawanna Hospital Gooding

Election Contests Likely in Fell Township and Olyphant

Attorney C Donovan worked in the clerk of the court yesterday on the return of the late election. Contests from Fell township and the Third ward of Olyphant are probable, with justice of the peace and school controller offices in Fell at issue and the Third ward common council in Olyphant the potential dispute.

C. Donovan Fell Township Justice of the Peace Wiyphant Common Council

Keeley Remedy Praised Over Liquor by Chicago Judge

Judge William H B Dodge of Chicago extols Keeley Remedy, arguing prohibition and church influence are helpful but pale beside the tempered claim that Keeley offers the better solution. He notes licenced aids to humanity as noble yet insufficient.

Judge Dodge Chicago Temperaure

Lane's for Your Meals at 220 Boruce Street

A local notice highlights Lane's restaurant offering meals at 220 Boruce Street. The brief item emphasizes the address as a point of sale or service location for dining options.

Lane's Boruce Street

Open Letters Probe Leads to Wilkes-Barre Postmaster Arrest

Secret Service officers seized three letters opened by Edward Bogert postmaster of Wilkes-Barre at midnight. Bogert, also editor of the Evening Leader, was charged with mail tampering and released on $4,000 bail after a hearing before U.S. Commissioner Gustav Hahn. The case follows multiple complaints of disappearing mail and letters opened by steaming.

Secret Service United States Edward Tf. Bogart Whiskes- Barre Washington Postal Authoritie Gornman Baltimore Bogert Gorman Bowett Wilkes-Barre Nntil Gustav Hahn Evening Lewder Joseph K. Bogert Democratic H. B. Gregory Post Office Gregory

Buyer and seller held in lead theft case

Police launch a crusade against a persistent lead theft ring after a large quantity disappeared from the CM works. Detective Moir traced the metal to the sink shop and identified Charles Wartocky of 421 Oakford Court as a suspect in the ongoing investigation.

Magill Wartosky Smith Reformatory Doidigetown CM Works Moir Cree Mada Charles Wartocky Oakford Court

Witness Hearings Near Carbondale in Langstaff Kelly Case

Witnesses examined yesterday in the Langstaff Kelly context include Thomas Campion Thomas Leong Charles F Baker Anthony Prymm John Walters F H Masters Edwin Canield David Stout A Griffith Theodore Fawnshred George Emmett Y D Richmond Richard Mellon Nicholas Bennett Walter Pryor James Salmon Luther Bates Joseph A Timby Jeexe Avery J F Bogart David Evans Charles Salmon John Salmon Frank Thomas David Thomas H D Swick Thomas Pryvmm J C Hartman Phillip Baker T B Crawford Simon Swingle Emmet Lowery James Allen George Tennis J E Lowery John J Emmett W L Houghton James Westburn W E Roberts Henry Hemelright Charles Davis Edward Stubble John Tilmey H P Becker Eugene Bager Charles Forkes Edward Moon Walter Armstrong William Seymour George W Simrell Albert White Thomas Netherton Louis Mortis Henry Sobey George Stone Berton Parke W E Hallstead the Burrus Joseph Phillips George Blake James G Nicholson Jacob Hiller Edward P Marcy Theron Moon Henry Myers C H Withers Peter Allen George Brandon Edward Dimmick and Marry Williams.

Carbondale Thomas Campion Thomas Leong Charles F. Baker Anthony Prymm John Walters F. H. Masters Edwin Canield David Stout A. Griffith Theodore Fawnshred George Emmett Y. Dbd. Richmond Richard Mellon Nicholas Bennett Walter Pryor James Salmon Luther Bates Joseph A. Timby Jeexe Avery J .F. Bogart David Evans Charles Salmon John Salmon Frank Thomas David Thomas H. D. Swick Thomas Pryvmm J. C. Hartman Phillip Baker T. B. Craword Simon Swingle Emmet Lowery James Allen George Tennis J. E. Lowery John J. Emmett W. L. Houghton James Westburn W. E. Roberts Henry Hemelright Charles Davis Edward Stubble John Tilmey H. P. Becker Eugene Bager Charles Forkes Edward Moon Walter Armstrong William Seymour George W. Simrell Albert White Thomas Netherton Louis Mortis Henry Sobey George Stone Berton Parke W.E. Hallstead the Burrus Joseph Phillips George Blake James G. Nicholson Jacob Hiller Edward P. Marcy The

Texas Boards Back Connell Militia Bill Action

A Dallas Commercial Club letter dated March 4 reports favorable action on the Connell National Militia bill. Scranton and other boards of trade were contacted, with members urged to lobby for passage. Secretary Atherton notes multiple replies indicating the matter is before boards and favorable action is anticipated.

Texas Board of Trade Scranton Board of Trade Atherton Boards of Trade Dallas Commercial Club Dallas DPD B. Atherton Scranton Bir A. Fishburn

Counterfeit Dollars Baffle Bank Officials in Coal Region

Authorities report a flood of counterfeit dollars circulating through hotels banks and the post office in the coal region. The forgeries weigh and ring like real coins but reveal subtle flaws on close inspection such as a dull edge inconsistencies in the figure 8 and odd dates including 1878 1982 and 188? The notes vary in edging and relief making detection difficult.

Citizens Seek Roosevelt Lecture in Scranton

Company D of the Eleventh Regiment aims to bring Governor Roosevelt to Scranton for an early visit. A petition praising the Rough Riders commander is circulating for signatures of prominent citizens to show the city's eagerness for his talk.

Roosevelt Scranton

Ontario & Western Reaches Out with 4.5 Mile Bridge Road

The Ontario and Western proposes a four and a half mile extension from Dickson City to Capouse colliery with a Keyser Valley branch and a Pine Brook switch. A large new culm washery near the old baseball park will feed the coal business, operated by the Carbon Coal company of which William Richmond is president.

Dickson City Capouse Keyser Valley Pine Brook Carbon Coal Company Ontario and Western Company Lackawanna Valley Baseball Park Frank G. Wolfe Roadminster Whitlock Ontario and Western Providence Pond Richmond Storts Richmond Hill Farm Genet Fann and Weet Gihort Street Tharkin Rockwell James Ryne Pawnee Street West Market Street Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Hig ‘Ll Cayuga Breaker Keyser Avenue Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Main Little Mine Settlement High Works Delaware Lackawanne and Western Road Brick Yard Rendham Jermyn, Sibley and Austin Pennsylvania Company Burke Bros Delaware, Lackawanna and Western White Bridge Stowers’ Packing House Delaware and Hudson Road Delaware and Hudson Carbon Street Fairlawn William Richmond Green Ridge

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Norton M. Norton Lackawanna Ave Main St Kodak Supplies the Griffin Art Studio A. A. Lindabury Willlame Huilding Howtottica South Main Avenue Chas McMulley Hovecpene A General Insurance Office Ti Traders National Bank Bldg Bert Brock Talephone P. J. Reap JoObMog Offens Avenue Lo Niden Street Windsor Keeley Institute Madison Ave Scranton Transfer CO Huccage Lacka, Ave Penn Avenue Warman Dunmore Cemetery Pocono Climar Carrier 1 Whyte O. A. Beemer Giwrett Bogart Mfrs Iremergant Wid Miek Carrier M Nicholas McNicholis Frank Pitilifve G. Bobliwen Jackeon Etrogt Jace Won Street William Moser Mre Linder William Bissenberger R. T. Mack Julia Schuteer Mika Clara Phot J. H. Keren Misa Parset L. Dohter Magete Kuhn Armit Thomas J. W. Rockwell W. J. Cooper James Bell M. J. McManus M. O'Malley John Jermyn Simon Ries T. J. Moore William ‘'T. Smith William Owens Max Troutfelt J. A. Linen A. FE. Hont Blackwool M. Ff. Adams E.G. Puner B. Jermyn Dreck Mies Josie Deck FL Lewis Teyendiger Alfred Hand T. H Aire A. Turnbull Rowbling John Voll J. DeGrew William Thoween T. J. Mecuried Thowns Mise Neuffer Lim J. Kiesel Hi. Idall Jame McGloinis Bur Kus Gelbert Carrier Williams T OF. Willamme W. Mah Nivola Comfort Th Taylor H. Sotamonm Alts Vidar Henry Connors Bob Dons Altre J. J. Boohteld Thomas BH Jones Thos Oo. Williams Kennedy A. Warwith William Christ KE. A. Schimpif Ch. Lindsay Tenny William Muiblin W. OD. Kennedy J. W. Garney Jonee Gerhart E. B. Jeesup A. H. Wells J. Owens John Ty Howe Mere W. J. Henwood BD. Deuns BE. A Mow C. P.O Malley Sheppard William Caunnon T. G. Collins Rachel Tronsue George Geher Catherine White B. Cullen Mla. Richardson R. Winelrike Frank Westerfelt A. V. Magrahn James Bird Ween Rouwd California Potomac E. G Coursen Mies Marinerite Glencroes Alex. Glencroes John Fries John Greencross Edward A. Wengel William Harvey Frank Greener Jacobries Edward Fries Simon Acker Louis Frica Agnes Mary Jane Marguerite Glencrose Norma Erna Greener Myrilé Louisa Wenzel Ketella Gertrude Beesie Pearl Fries Rena Acker Annabelle Jessie Minnie Harvey Chester Acker Colbert Clarence Wenzel Lewis Charles Arthur Alfred Greener William Hadden John Chencross Oscar J. Henopp George J. Frives Fred. Beaman Mrs. Boles Dougherty Olyphant Borough William HB. Dodge MR. Bogert Ueulnar Connell Dallas Board of Trade Teddy Stockman Ontario & Western New Branch Road Seranton Dairy DO Ike Lickiwanna Ava Atlantic Frensh Raynolds Raven W. H. Pierce Market Ath Hand & Payne Washington Ave Wyoming Malongyou Ald Manufacturing CO Sorva‘oa S&h Bouquet Short & Haggins Lackawanna Avo
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