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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1899

Page

7

Carbondale Council Acts on Sewer, Franchise and Annexation

The Carbondale upper house passed the Pile street sewer ordinance on third reading and granted a franchise to Carbondale Steam Heat and Power Co. The common council tabled the Steam Heating franchise. An annexation ordinance to the First sewer district passed first reading. The telephone ordinance advances to mayoral signature. John Devaney funeral moved to Saturday at 9. The Lucertia D H elects a delegate to Allentown May convention. Mrs Bayley to Allentown delegate. Mrs Flaherty hosts Baptist Sunday school event.

Pile Street Sewer Carbondale Steam Heat and Power Company Commonera First Sewer District Common Council Steam Heating Company Messie Brink van Gorder Colwell Sahm Williams

Franklin Literary Society Fortnightly Meeting Programme

The Franklin Literary society holds its regular fortnightly meeting this afternoon with a listed program including a song titled Pennsylvania, a meditation by Ruth Thomas, recitation and readings by Jennie Ruttenburg and William Gardner, and a quartet by Vinna Wall Minnie Philips George Meyers Willie Kennedy. Other participants include Georgia Bell Mamie Roberts Sumner Davis Michael Monahan and many more in piano and vocal pieces.

The Franklin Literary Society Penn-slvania Peditation Ruth Thormas Eeray Anthony Mulhearn George Myera Reading Jennie Ruttenburg Vinna Wall Minnie Philips George Meyers Willie Kennedy Georgia Bell Organ Echo Mamie Roberts William Gardner Weutenant Boll Susie Williams Ellis Fowler Hannah Murphy Deila Baker Mame Loughney Mimer Fowler George Harris Gertrude Davis Sumner Davis Michael Monahan

Funeral of Mrs. Mary P Walker at St. Those

The funeral for Mrs. Mary P. Walker was held yesterday at 9 in St. Those of Lima church. Rev. J. J. Griffin delivered a consolation sermon. Pallbearers included James Bradley, William Walker, James Quinn, Jamie Pidgeon, Patrick Kane and John Costello. Interment followed at St. Rowe cemetery.

Mary P. Walker St. Those of Lima Church J. J. Griffin James Bradley William Walker James Quinn Jamie Pidgeon Patrick Kane John Costello St. Rowe Cemetery

Local Notices and Social Snippets from Wayne and Scranton Areas

F A Brown entertains his brother RE Brown from Honesdale on Wayne street. Miss Ligsie Maxwell returns home to nurse her sister Mary in Jermyn. Naomi’s daughters host a supper and social at Harry Morgan’s Grove street home Friday night. A Gravity track footbridge near Western Union was torn down yesterday. Mia J J Sanda of Hospital street fell. Teacher Kate Walenh is ill at home. Professor A P Peters starts another French class. members include Maule Wheeler Freeder Shields. Miss Grace Tallman vacationing with her father in Jackson. Mrs John O Malley entertains Miss Teresa McGee from Scranton. Mrs K Fox visits Scranton friends. Ralph W Giles goes to Scranton for work. Miss Mary Nealon of Pike street obtains a position at Fellows’ millinery. Mrs Philip Herryman and children ...

F. A. Brown Wayne Street RE. H. Brown Honesdale Ligsie Maxwell Jermyn Mary Naomi Harry Morgan Grove Street Western Union Mia J. J. Sanda Hospital Street Fell Kate Walenh Ness A. P. Peters Maule Wheeler Freeder Shields Grace Tallman Jackson John O'Malley Honpitel Street Teresa McGee Scranton K. Fox Powderly Street Ralph W. Giles

Revered tribute at late Rebert Moore funeral and local notices

The community gathered to honor the late Rebert Moore with a high mass at the Catholic church and interment at Minooka cemetery. Also reported are events from Taylor area including a reception for Lackawanna Valley Council members, a mining machine raffle, a ribbon social, and updates on local residents and Christian Endeavor activities.

Funeral for Airs. Malin set for Thursday at two

The funeral for the late Airs. Malin will be held Thursday morning at two o'clock. Several ladies gathered on Main street Wednesday after noon for a social, including Miss Kate Kinback, Miss Hattie Myers, and Mrs. Emma Milhaie. Private William Kinback was a guest of honor at the latter’s gathering on Main street. Mrs. Jones Canby of Mt. Vernon street was injured at work Wednesday morning. Harry Peck of Riverside has resigned and moved to Morgan store at Peachville. Joe Miller and Edward Kelly visited friends in Scranton earlier in the week. Mrs. P. Estruth and daughter Amy visited Scranton during the week. Mr. Robert Sharples sustained serious injuries at work Wednesday afternoon in the White Oak mine. Dr. Van Doren treated his wounds. Hood's Sursaparilla and Hood's Pills advertised as medicines.

Malin Emma Milhaie Hoya Main Street Sacs Kate Kinback Jinnor Fiie Hattie Myers Thirteenth Regiment William Kinback Wats Cirenty Jones Canby Mt. Vernon Street Harry

Olyphant Report on Subscriptions for Hose Carriage Debt

J J OMalley and W L Kelly appointed by Excelsior Hose to collect second ward subscriptions to pay overdue hose carriage debt submit their report listing donors and amounts including J W Rweeney Ben 15 dollars W J Schubmehr 10 dollars Mrs William Mahon 5 dollars J W OBrien 5 dollars D G Jonen 2 dollars W J Evans 1 dollar A J Moyles 1 dollar P T Dovagher 1 dollar Mary OBrien 1 dollar W B Weinberger 1 dollar Sally Brow 1 dollar P J ODonnell 66 cents Dr Crans 50 cents J Britton Bon 1 dollar M P

J. J. O'Malley W. L. Kelly Excelsior Hoss Company Second Ward J. W. Rweeney & Ben W. J. Schubmehr William Mahon J. W. O'Brien D. G. Jonen

Local Fund Drive Totals and Community Notices

The list shows numerous names with small amounts collected totaling $85.00 and a remaining balance of $100 for the carriage fund. Joln Peterew and Joseph Marks raised $11.00. News notes include relatives returning from New York and funeral details for David L. Owens and Ruth Sutton. Attendees visited Priceburg for the service and interment at Pittston. Mrs. Ann Jones visits Susquehanna Street. Attorney H Ob Carey of Jermyn attended yesterday.

A. M. Atherton Charles Blockberger M. Snook John Ferguson, Sr D. W. Harris Patrick Hannick Mrs. Murphy Delaware Street Thomas Gilmartin Charles Thomas D. J. Lewis J. J. Cummings Ruth

Silt Mill Site Debate and Factory Offer Faces Borough Vote

Jermany and Mayfield discuss locating a silt mill and financing a $22,000 three story brick plant to be a Patterson NJ branch employing about 100 workers. The town may donate five lots tax free for ten years and back the project with first mortgage bonds at 6 percent. A Monday meeting is urged as hall access delays postponed the session. Local residents and visitors are noted, with multiple civic notices and funeral references in the town.

HH. DD. Carey Claireman Patterson N. J Ben Davis Forest City HW Street Delaware and Hudson Breaker John Reese Third Street Reese Seror David Hiking West Mayfield Owens Olyphant Waitking Danamer Carbondale Davis Second Street Reynolds Scranton Kelly- Libertail William Gergan Mayothold George & Dann John Porsehher Main Street Suffeying Peckville

Local items and incidents from Beach Lake and Uniondate

Jeweller J Barrett shoots a dog after it killed a blooded chicken. Several residents return from visits, including Miss Igaro Robinson and Mrs Willis Bearles. The Ft James Dramatic company will stage The Confederate Spy in Josaup with a serial after the play. Harry Roberts suffers severe facial burns in a kerosene furnace explosion at Roberts Brothers store. eye injury status unknown.

J. Barrett Barrett King Willan Warfleli Beach Lake Wayne Comi BR. RR. Stewart Uniondate W. A. Dennison Merchantville N. J J. T. Slckler Lgaro Robinson Proyepton Willis Bearles Ft. James Harry Roberts Oft Roberts Brothers Roberts

Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsement Advertisement

How's This We offer One Hundred Dollar Reward for any cage of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. J. Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The undersigned have known BF J Cheney for 15 years and find him honorable. Wout Truox Walding Kinnan Maron Wheelsale Toledo druggists. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. Price five dollars per bottle. Testimonials free. Mall's faulty pills are the best.

Hall J. Cheney & CO Toledo J. Cheney Wout & Truox Walding, Kinnan & Maron Wheelsale Drugatata Ohio Mall

Public Sheriff Sale of Multiple Scranton and Carbondale Properties

Writs issued from Lackawanna County court prompt sale by public vendue at Scranton courthouse on March 31 1899. Properties include John Buttery parcel in Carbondale, the Throop Store Company site in Priceburg, a Dunmore lot, and the J Elliott Rows and J Pott Hon estates in Scranton, with improvements and specified parcel boundaries. Debts include amounts of 50 516 and 4471 dollars, with several executors named and attorney firms listed.

Ferri Faclas Levarl Fockas Venditioni Ponak Court of Common Pleas Lackawanna County Court House Scranton Lackawanna John Buttery Carbondale County of Lackawanna Pennsylvania J. Mig Tet Delaware & Tudson Canal Company Mary Boyer Thoms Colline Thomas Padden John PL Slattery Luckawsnnma County Page Il People's Market Company John Matters Marcus Isis T. da Duffy Delaware Acawanna and Western Rofroad Company SIME Irow Manufacturing Company Raeredel Loco NH Am Dwelliig Fire Atiehod Eli Wolf & Warren Willard, Warren & Knapp J. Tibott Borough of Dunmore Luckie Win Penne Wana Buttol Collows Wits Orock Marion Bameron Eaid Keen Ridke Baldjot George Sanderson Kailbot Rows Moertriger Borein Lackawanny Robert Alexander J Elliott Taw Guardian J. Pott Lev Watson, Dieml & Kemmerer John Cadden Willem Caden Mary Cadden Portrain Marion Street Wyoming Avenue Paul W. Zurfluch Wong Hannah A. Roche Alton Ward Marion Street Charles Tropp Praderick Beheldel Catherine Behadt Puankyl Vyonia

Multiple Real Estate Executions Reported in Lackawanna County

Court records detail numerous executions on parcels in Dalton Jessup Archbald and Scranton. Debtors include James Fitch John Owens Mary Ann Chilton Frank Grambo George Hammit and others with debts ranging from shown figures, judgments issued in March Term 1899 and subsequent terms, attorney firms Welles Torrey Hanna and others, properties described by streets blocks and parcels with improvements, coal reservations, and mineral rights.

John B. Owens Dalton County of Lackawanna Pennacylvana Les and Finntreets Miles Street Ensterly Messenger Street Envenger Street Bim Street Elm Street de Coray James Fitch John B. Owen St M. Hanna Mary Ann Chilton Hahn Chilton Iokely Lackawanah Penievlrania Fothawat Lind Hutt Binkely Rhcondatriet Harriet Williams Jorenh Williams Mery Annhilton Mar Hammitt Acdimine Ixtratris George Hiammit Deceuseal Wertain Dece Berinton Lockiwanah Penneyivania Othe Belweca Avenue W. Swedonis Hyde Park Theo Hog Wiley Euathe Reborn Avenue Reheven Avenue Ifty W. Ewetland Howe Lackaworna Lean Association Mary Tiemmit George Hammit Decrasad Istev Stoke Mary J. Thomas Thomas Thomas Jessup Winstoh Gshurch Street Josep St Wall George Poyler Ly Dent Lavkawinna Citinera Mary J

Public sale notices of multiple Dunmore Scranton properties

Legal notices list several foreclosure actions against Edmund W Green Weldy M Green W G H Everett Minnie M Everett and others. Properties across Dunmore Scranton Lackawanna PA include blocks on Quincy Avenue Delaware Street Hampton Street Wyoming Avenue and Theodore Street with details of lot sizes fronts depths and mineral reservations. Judgments range March Term 1890 to 1899 and involve Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company Citisen Building and Lawn Association among others.

Edmund W. Green Weldy M. Green Lota Robert J. Hurley Edward PB. Sturges Beranton Dunmore County of Lackawanna Ktjte Pennsylvania North Park Weldy MM. Green Wegles Edmund W. Gireen Weldy M. Gireen Scranton Lackawanna Thomax Dicker Wyoming Avenue Delaware Street Thiefenshelll Tne Mnelose Dod Belen Salt of Lackawanne Trust and Safe Deposit Company Edmund W. Greene Welles Henry Poehh Seranton Penneyiwania Pawnee Coal Company Frederick W. Gunster Margaret Simon Henory Poehl Lavkowatnma Salt of New Germania Henry Poehl Judement

Scranton area sheriff sale details and property descriptions

The document lists multiple properties in Lackawanna County Pennsylvania seized in execution. It includes lot dimensions on Rebecca Avenue and other streets, frontages, and depths. properties in Scranton plus Dunmore and Jermyn. mentions of deeds, judgments, and parties such as Howard Gurry, Luther Kellerve, Patrick Larkin, Loula Wornoka, and B E Southworth. It details parcels, improvements, and court terms with associated debts and judgments.

Michael McBionnell Archbald Lackawanna State of Pennsylvania Salem Road eAald Rand Delawara Hillssco Canal Company Delaware and Hudson Camal Company Fran Severn Hannah A. McDonnell Michael McDonnell Mureherm Wedeman & Mannion William Filginson City of Scranton County of Lackawanna State of Pennsylvania Luczerne County Park Avenue William Mignten W. Luce A. D Auld Rebecca Avenue Clook Ixtown William Swelland Deoda Lickin Winna County Bud Page Dickson Careling Howard Gurry Deel Usk Recorder’s Lackawinnan Jorge Bari Luther Kellerve Edwierd Cheary Wlwart Qgurry Maroh Tern Mathias Stipp Judement Mareh Meira Lowerey Streeteh Loula Wornoka Pres- Colt Beranton A. B. Sikmon Eald Avenue Irving Avenue Beranten Silkman BE. Southworth Louie Warr

Terms of Sale For Sheriff Auction in Scranton Pa

Terms require fifty dollars cash when property is struck off and the balance in cash immediately after sale. If sold for costs, costs must be paid when struck off. All properties not complying with these terms will be resold before adjournment. Clarensee Pryor Shariff, sheriff oil Scranton Pa, March ith.

Clarensee Pryor Shariff Sheriff's Oil Scranton March Ith

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. J. Schofield Warrensburg, Mo Johann Hoff Eighth Avenues New Haven Conn Bertryman John Devaney BL. Rose Church Lucretia Lodge Daughters of Flaherty Wyoming Street van Dermark Van iTe Moon Vane Erie Medical Co Buffalo N.Y Taylor News Robert Moore Terest Rebert Moore Ye Hue Pather Moffitt Minooka Catholicc Tintin Taylor Pyne Holden Collieries Lackawanna Valley Council United American Mechanics David J Jones Louis Reinhardt John F. Tubbs Bayard Griffiths Nicholas Griffiths Sole D. J. Jones Tubbs Jones T. D. Edwards Arthur Stone Solo Evan Davit Eolo William Jones J. F. Taylory Willian Hewitt South Scranton Thitrick Judge Duryea Christian Endeavor Society Welsh Congregational Church Merry Mille Maids Yarles James Powell North Man Street Lackawan Elihu Day North Taylor Forest Home Cemetery BE. Edwards Englsh Baptist Church Minersville Chamberlain Matthews Bros Hood Jermyn and Mayfield PLOK Wm. G. Clarke Peon Ave Sheriff's Sales Myron Kannon H. Sporis Welles & Torrey Frank Grambe County of Lackawanah J. Schumacher Fitteton N. Mee Mw Public Aller Function Avenue Coal and Minerie Salt of German Mulking Association Frank Grambo Hanna Alo Salt of German Bulding Association Prank Grambo Hannan Albo Spaulding William Inton March Arm Wea W. G. H. Everett Minnie M. Everett Lackiwin County Pennsyivants New James Philbin Hampton Street Philbin Piret John BH Jordan Amelia Wisliski John Viningki Providenoe Luackhivania Pennsylvanii Theodore Street Lowie van Duyvne Recorder's Office Throdore Hutding Aml Lown Association Amelia Vieneski John Visneski Delette Tsui Immerman Donlin Tutta Beran Fon Lackawanna Coutly Tate Meise Piven Bioek Berninton Mulberin & Jivlgeve Donelin George Geary Gurry Boranton Tackawanna William Swetland Thunes North Afty Alao Joni Mudgers Gordon Fireet Brooketiwet Berman Eal Dun Jamon Rodgers Deol Lim Olre Lachawanna Ote Thondon Wandaf Hickey C. Fu Willard, Warren & Knapt Dofawanta Patrick Tairkin Heidel Larkin County of Lackawanha Parker and Throop Shoreon M. J. McDonald Patrick Larkin Rndeet Larkin Nev Gardner Winter & Company Va Averys Woordrtee Chichester Peekii Matthews Broz McGarrah & Lhomis Druggtta
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