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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1899

Page

5

Personal notices from Trawley and nearby areas

Thomas Mangan of Trawley called on friends yesterday. Myer Davidow of Lackawanns avenue is in New York on business. Armstrong of Kirksburg is referenced with Mrs.. Kenyon of New York Street. Curtis B. Florey of Green Ridge attended the Lehigh banquet in Wilkes-Barre. Rev. Rogers Tarmel spoke before the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. Flo plans to return today. Mr. Walters and Fellows, longtime residents, leave for Philadelphia. Fellows has worked at Duketon Manufacturing and County Engineer Company as mechanic and draughtsman for eighteen months.

Thomas Mangan Trawley Myer Davidow Lackawanns Avenue New York Bupinens Armatrong Kirksburg Kenyon New York Street Curtis B. Florey Green Ridge Lehigh Motel Sterling Wilkes-Barre Aldrew Wilea Walters Fellows Philadelphia Duketon Manufacturing Company County Engineer Company Hilm Hile Tlor

Ashley in Trouble as Crime Wave Hits Nearby Towns

The Tribune recounts a spree of arson and violent crime in Ashley and nearby Nanticoke. A gang led by Edward Rowe known as Treddy and Daniel Henry dubbed Dublin Dan is blamed for the attacks. Charles Skimmerham was beaten and robbed. Rowe is jailed and Howe hunted.

Chicago Citivena Ashley Lugerne Nanticoke Tribune Joue Cilisens Edward Rowe Daniel Henry Treddy Dublin Howe Charles Skimmerham

E Robinsons Sons Bock Beer On Tap At Hotels

E Robinsons Sons announces bock beer on tap at all hotels and restay starting Friday March 17 amid a promotional tap event across locales.

E. Robinson's Sons Bock Beer

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Claims

A damaged ad copy extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming long use by mothers for teething and colic, praising it as the best remedy for diarrhea and wind, with scattered misspellings and a price mention of twenty five cents per bottle.

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Two Bankruptcy Petitions Referenced in Susquehanna County

Two bankruptcy petitions from Susquehanna county were referred by Judge Judee Huffington to Referee C A Van Wormer. Petitioners B C Raitt, a merchant, of Great Bend, and KR O Bunnell, a farmer, of Rush, report liabilities around 2000 and under 1000 with assets minimal or none. The hearings mark county’s first post law cases. The Tucker Maxey hearing preceded by Referee Van Wormer examined several debtors to determine goods received in payment may be recounted if insolvency was suspected. Upcoming hearing scheduled for Tuesday March 14.

Susquehanna County Judee Huffington United States District Court C. A. van Wormer B. c Raitt Great Bend KR. O. Bunnell Rush Squequehanna County Susquehanna van Wormer Tucker & Maxey Henry Box Forest City N. E Tiffany C. Ditchburn K. C. Harrison John Lynch W.T. Morgan Carbonvale Charles Bonker Scranton John Williamson Wilkes Marre R. D. Stuart Creditirs

Quarantine Delays Reminde Steamer Off New York

A fogbound quarantine kept the coast line steamer Reminde in New York harbor last night. Among its 75 passengers were ex members of the Thirteenth regiment who hoped to land, while officials waited for clearer conditions to bring the voyage to landfall this afternoon.

Thirteenth Regiment New York Harbor Coast Line J. P. Brink Steamship Agency New York Cto Wee

ODD FELLOWS NOMINATE FOR DISTRICT LEADERSHIP

Lincoln lodge member AJ A Vosbure and Robert Burns lodge member Charles F Van Nort were nominated for district deputy grand master at a district convention in Odd Fellows hall on Weoming Avenue. The event, presided by Grand Master David Cadwean, involved two delegates from each lodge and will see later voting at the lodge meeting this month.

AJ A. Vosbure Lincoln Lodge North Fund Charles F. van Nort Robert Burns Lodge Central City Independent Order of Old Fellows Odd Pollows Weoming Avenue Port Prands David Cadwean Silurian Lodge Weet Scranton Distredet Euch vTlce

Cleaning Up The Streets In City Spring Cleanup

Street Commissioner P J O Boyle leads a 15 team plus 50 worker effort to clear winter dirt from paved streets. A month is needed. heavy hauling should finish in days, followed by sweeping alleys and cleaning. Over 1000 dollars remains in the appropriation to fund the project.

P. J. O' Boyle

Two More Divorces Asked in County Court

Two additional divorce petitions were filed yesterday. Mrs. Mary Reupert of Carbondale seeks legal separation from Johanies Roupert, once married May 6 1848, after years of abuse and drunkenness claims. Mrs. Carolline Amibinue of the county sues Louis Cintinue, who deserted her July 24 1851, seeking dissolution of marriage.

Mary Reupert Carbondale Carolline Amibinue Roupert Johanies Roupert Bell Cartendale

Men of the Hour and City’s Electrical Progress

L B Stillwell named head of the Manhattan Elevated Railway Company electrical department in New York City Outsized role in replacing steam power with electric traction. Adam Reinhardt of Old Forge Township plans independent road and bridge works under a new tax system with no township road tax in 1899. Charles Hamilton returns to city life as a former guard and Academy of Music door-keeper joins veterans.

Manhattan Elevated Railway Company of New York Charles Hamiliton Adam Reinhardt Old Forge Nasare Falls Air Stillwell Westinghouse Company Niagara Planteis Manhattan Abi Stillwell Cutract Bite Cngineer Keres Enanilton Wis & Nehor Hag Academy of Music Wivery Agai Academy Mr. Hamilton Sam National Guard Alver Camp Meade Camp MacKensie Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Pennsylvania Coal Company Jermyns Tieinhardt Tio Teinhardt

Tobacco Prices Offerings For Sale In Louisiana Market

5000 La Egypto Finest Louisian a Tobacco at 2.25 per box and 40 per M. 5000 Full Havanna Cigars at 1.75 per box and 350 per M. 5000 El Progresso Key West New crop tobacco light at 3.50 per box and 65 per M.

Julius Ellinger Key West Cigars la Egypto el Progresso Key West

Level as a Billiard Table on Lake Shore Line

The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway bed and tracks are praised as the best laid in America with exceptional smoothness and no jolts. Travelers from Boston to Chicago are urged to use this line for comfortable, eye-safe passage to major western cities.

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway America Boston New York Buffalo Pittsburg Cleveland Toledo Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Lakeshore Railway

Lane's Eatery Ad on Spruce Street

An old advertisement promotes Lane's on Spruce Street offering meals with a 5 percent deal and a mention of Bmoke the Popular Punch in Cigar for 10e.

Sunday Trains to Begin on Morris and Essex Line

The new Lackawanna president W H L Truesdale orders a Sunday suburban service on the Morris and Essex starting next Sunday with about twenty trains to South Orange Montclair Morristown Dover and Washington. Additional marines would run. a special fast limited train to Buffalo is under consideration.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Wester Railroad New York Tribune New York Morris and Besex Hoboken Lackawanna Samuel Sionn The Oranges Montclair Moorfield Summit Morristown Liuwkuwinne W. HL Truesdale Morris and Essex Morrie Marihe Truesdale Buffalo New York Central Empire State Express Pennsylvania Limited Triestale

Closing Exercises at Ca House Avenue Night School

The night school pupils at public school No. 4 on Ca house avenue under Miss Lynn held a closing term program Tuesday evening. Solo performances by Anna O Rourke and Kathryn Crowley, recitations by Nellie Roche Mary Hennigan Katherine Flaherty Emma Moffing Bernice Shiels, with select readings by Gertrude Coughlin Anna McLean and Anna Mangan, and several choruses by the pupils.

Cahouse Avenue Miss Lynn Anna O'Rourke Kathryn Crowley Nellie Roche Mary Hennigan Katherine Flaherty Emma Moffing Bernice Shiels Gertrude Coughlin Anna McLean Anna Mangan

Feeley to Lead St Patrick's Nicholson Parish

Rev J J W Feeley, longtime member of the St Peters cathedral household, is named rector of St Patrick's Church in Nicholson and will assume charge Friday. Rev James J Farrell succeeds Rev James L Shanky at St Thomas in Dick County. Shanky left yesterday for Fayre PA. Lehish Valley railroad offers merchants a 1 1 3 fare round trip from Scranton to New York March 16 to 21. Tickets valid within 15 days.

J. J. W. Feeley Pricata St. Peters Cathedral St. Patrick's Church Nicholson Pather Feeley James J. Farrell James L. Shanky St. Thomas Church Dickcounty Fayre Lehish Valley Railroad Merchants’ Association of New York Scranton New York City

Refund Promise for Tar Syrup Controversy in Dunmore

A terse notice from G Howe & Bon of Dunmore Pa and Donahue Berenton Ia promises a refund on a bottle of Tar tf it fails to cure cough or cold. The undersigned aggrow to return money and offer a 40 cent house as proof, citing a guarantee.

G. Howe & Bon Dunmore Paodeh Donahue Berenton

Governor Stone Accepts Invitation for Thirteenth Regiment Parade

Governor Stone accepts invitation to attend and speak at the Thirteenth Regiment parade and banquet in Scranton. Lieutenant Governor Gobin, the governor’s military staff, and the Ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry will attend. plans to form parade social groups and marching line are announced for this afternoon’s meetings.

Gobin Ninth Regiment General Committee Elvek Board of Trade Charles BK. Daniels Btone Fellowes Harrisburg Isvd Vernestvania Volunteer Infantry Iast Willem A. Stone Daniele Scranton Daniels Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Wilkes-Barre Scranton Committee Parsons Plymouth Fplueton Wilker-Parre Loo P.m Delaware and Unilgon Road FE. K. Tipple

Simple Home Dyes Promote Diamond Dyes for Easy At-Home Use

Diamond Dyes are marketed as user friendly and reliable for home dyeing. The copy promises colors that will not fade and guarantees more dyeing per package than any competitor. It urges consumers to choose Diamond Dyes for success in home dyeing.

Thieves His Companions

Henry Crane a twelve year old runaway from Pure Brook was picked up on Penn avenue by Patrolman Duggan. He told of tramps who allegedly roved nightly and brought back lead and brass but denied knowing them. Police plan further questioning.

Henry Crane Penn Avenue Duggan Delaware and Hudson Wyoming Avenue

Vision of vice and redemption amid opium and drink

The piece condemns daily drug use and opium and morphine as deadly enemies to body and soul. It cites a Williamy Rosser Cobb confession and advertises a 62 page pamphlet free from J J Watroure in Beranton Pennsylvania. It includes a testimonial from George H Secord of Towanda praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

Williamy Rosser Cobb Bablne J. J. Watroure Miadison Avenue Beranton Geo. HB Secord Towanda N. Y Uyea Matthews Bros

Finest wines and cigars at Lane's 4

Lane's 4 at 320 Spruce Street advertises Finest wines and cigars with Smoke The Pocono Clar as a featured item.

Lane Spruce Street

First Ward Voters Examined in City Election Contest

Election contest examiners held sessions in the arbitration room at the courthouse examining a live number of voters from the First and Second districts of the First ward. A follow up hearing is scheduled today. Names listed include J C Dubois Benjamin Maple Thomas Myers John Price Stephen Chappell and many others.

Court House J.C. DuBois Bmdwin Maple Thomas Myers John Price Stephen Chappell Charles Rule Grant Kessler Fred. Morgan Norman Houser L. C. Coon George

First Emerson Piano Won by Mrs F R Stevens in City

Mrs F R Stevens of 2a6 North Nirth Street won the first Emerson Piano. Her two young daughters share in the joy of the good fortune. two more pianos will be given away on Wednesday April 26 and Wednesday May 24.

F. R. Stevens North Nirth Street Stevens

Wedding Blessing Sealed in Excelsior Social Club Parlor

Misa Rose Landau daughter of Mrs Hertha Landau 727 Jefferson avenue married Max Schwartz of New York City Wednesday evening in the parlor of the Excelsior Social club North Washington avenue Rev BE Chapman officiated. Attendants included Misses Hauline Hanna and Harriet Landau with C J Lafcourt of New York as best man. Guests enjoyed a banquet and dancing by Tauer's orchestra. Mr and Mrs Schwartz departed at midnight for a wedding tour to Buffalo Niagara Falls and Boston before settling in New York.

Misa Rose Landau Hertha Landau Jefferson Avenue Max Schwartz New York City Excelsior Washington Avenue

Whooping Monroeites Epidemic Reported in County

Apparent epidemic of whooping cough among children reported by Medical Inspector W. L. Gregory. He cites over 900 cases in Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg and more than a thousand in the county. Coughing patients show likely respiratory damage and warn of prolonged present spread.

Medicn W. EL Gregory Stroudsburg East Stroudsburg Pr. Gregory

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Norton M. Norton Lackawanna Ave Main St Whinde Abe Kodaks Kodak Supplies the Griffin Art Studio A. A. Lindabury Readence Postotice South Mala Avenua Chas Mghullen HiTiaders National Bank Bl P. JU. Reap Vens Avenue Linden Street Windsor Eley Institute Madison Kee Mecranton Lacka. Ave ACKAWANNA _RUNDMY BO Wartan Mrs. Winslow ODD Fellows IN Convention L. B. Stillwell L. B. Stiillwell City Manhattan Elevated Mailway Company Mr. Stillwell Richard Stillwell PF. W. Stillwell Wesleyan University Lehigh University Park & Tilford's Lane's E. G. Goursen Lackawanna Avenue Lackawanna Road Will J. J. B. Feeley B. Robinson's Sons’ Bock Beer Beluman Tires Spruce Wa Linden Street Mac Pine Brook First Ward Voters Excelsior Social Club Loc && C Dozen Clarke Bros W. H. Pierce Market Scranton Pa Raynolds APY Hand & Payne Washington Ave Tha Richart & Sanderson Oil Co Stetson Wyoming Ave Short & Higgins Meridian Strait Scratton, Pa
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