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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1899

Page

5

Notable residents depart for Washington and New York

The report lists several locals traveling to Washington and New York aboard the Pennsylvania Railroad. Among those mentioned are Miss Agnes Vicker, Miss Cornelia Galpla, Miss M K Cornelia, and Mrs Lynn Keynes, with others like John Bendre and Charlie Robinson staying behind or returning from trips. Ae trials include an eye operation for Themes Pickeon, with a three week NY stay anticipated for recovery.

John MM Lwnei M. Howman Dvaeie Division Etrom Glient Altormey FF Mower Shurckin Eliaemite Agnes Vicker the Louder’ S New York City Cornelia Galpla Mise Graham Washington Nevivania A. Watres HM. Watree BR Watres MT Kelly Rhodes Themes Pickeon New York

Scranton Quo Warranto Fight Over Ward Office Seat

In Scranton a court heard a quo warranto challenge over Terppe's claim to a ward seat after he did not reside in the Old South Ward. Frank J. Dickert’s substitution for Terppe was debated as attorneys argued Terppe’s validity as a ward representative and the proper method to elect or appoint poor directors.

Poor Board Terppe Old South Scranton Frank J. Dickert Fred L. Terppe John J. Murphy Allles Airector Tsold South Mir. Murphy Booth Tenry Archibald Auccessor Dickert Terpile Yostondas Joh F. Serage Dude Hiunttier Uait Wal Cartier Wits Candidun Gunster Murphy Lo. Burr Scragg Borie

Early 19th Century Patent Cure Ad Offers Refund Guarantee

A vintage advertisement touts factory price sales on small Weet Havangs lots and a money back guarantee for Keenes Warranted Syrup of Tar to cure coughs or colds. Garney Brown & Co J G Bone & isomore and John PF Donate of Pa endorse the refund offer with a sample product.

Garney, Brown &Co J. G. Bone

Funeral of J W Sweeney Held at St Pauls Church

A large gathering attended the funeral services for the late J W Sweeney at St Pauls church in Kidder. Rev Father Martin of St Pauls celebrated a solemn high mass with Rev A T Broderick Rev Patrick Quirin and Rev Pulrkek McManus assisting. Mary Niland sang, Edward Sullivan led the prayers, and Edward Sullivan sang the requiem. Clergy listed from Olyphant Carbondale and surrounding towns attended. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named from Olyphant Archbald Forest City Jermyn and Os- parts. Interment followed at Arlington in the Delaware County area.

Don W. Sweeney St. Paul's Tomes Comerford Armhindd John Uirutia PL McManne James O'Brien John Burke Olyphant Janes Padden Willan Gilmartin Archball Frank Holmes Forest City Willan Lawler Joessup Jame Williams Dougherty Thomas Wale To Delles Chales Kearney M. DP. Brown KO No Kentedy Osphan

Services at St Luke's Church This Week

The article lists daily services at St Luke's Uyirgual Church on Wyoming Avenue for the week. It notes Holy Communion daily, and Holy Cross Order talks by Rev Joseph Huntington with dates including Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, plus a Passion address by Bishop Tah on Good Friday at noon.

St. Luke's Uyirgual Church Wyoming Avenue Touilay Wain Wednewlay Maundy Thuteday Kadir Oh Rev Joseph Huntington Ie Order of the Holy Cross Blehop

Morel's Easter Display At Market Street Florist

Morel's Floral Garden on Market Street displays a wide Easter assortment including hydrangeas carnations Easter lilies hyacinths and tulips. The shop claims its hyacinths are the finest in the area and promises prompt service for church or private decorations with trained workmen and available telephone contact.

Morel Ust Market Street

Clark's E.vetor Display at Noe Washington Ave Annex

Clark's exhibit at Noe 243 Washington Avenue features a display of flowering and assorted plants. The venue showcases diverse blossoms and greenery in the annex space.

Clark E.vetor Noe Woshington Avenue

Mrs Wing Jow’s Boothing Syrup Advert

A misread advertisement touts Mrs Wing Jow’s Boothing Syrup as a remedy for diarrhea and teething pain in children. It claims long use by mothers, promotes soothing the child, and asks readers to buy the remedy for twenty five cents per bottle.

Apostolic Times Review At Methodist Ministers Union

The secular meeting of the Methodist Ministers union met at Rim Park church with strong attendance. Professor Methusbert of Union Theological Seminary reviewed Apostolic Times by Hew F. E. Santer, noting some profit but urging care as conclusions may not be orthodox. Speakers included Rev. Giffin and Rev. Snowden. vote of thanks to Mr. Santee. list of attendees and conferees followed.

Methodist Ministers’ Union Rim Park Apostolic Times Methubert Union Theological Seminary Hew FE. L. Santer Old Forge CG. M. Giffin Kim Park Guy Snowden Moscow Santee Devi Jiseph Madison William Mdgar Lyman A. F Chaffee Frank Young MM. Alber Hinesdale HL A Paendiikes FR. Martin Philadelphia

Poetry Reading Receives Ovation in Wilkes-Barre

James Whititteenids D2neOp appeared at Abe Leeder’s event in Wilkes-Barre drawing warm applause. Judge Stanley Woodward introduced him before discussing Riley and dialect poetry, praising authentic language and natural imagery.

James Whitcomb Riley Wilkes-Barre Lyceum James Lyon Somoten Mhasiciana Aitin Stellen Poe Miley Nealy Tani Riley Kiley

Farewell to Secretary Pearsall at Local Association

The local Young Men's Christian Association and Ladies Auxiliary honored FW Pearsall on his six year term as secretary with a farewell at Lackawanna Avenue. Speakers praised his service, and gifts were presented from railroad workers and the auxiliary. Pearsall heads to New York City to begin a new position at Porty North Street and Madison Avenue. successor W. W. Adal will arrive Friday evening.

Pearsall New York Abroad Young Men's Christian Association Ladies’ Auxiliary FW. Peart Association Lackawanna Avenue Fear New York City Tremont John It Troch Arochition Chmurky Oppheons HLM Alared G. Matty Young Men's Christhin Association Childein J. H Sweee Ladies' Auxiliary Poursatl Thuilding Portynrth Street Madison Avenue New Place W. W. Adal

Fragmentary Local Notice From 05 Washington Av

A damaged OCR item mentions Thursday of lark and a place at 05 Washington avers old Quermasy buthling. The readable bits suggest a local notice or notice fragment with place name seems. No clear action or deadline is identifiable.

Washington Avers

Spring Millinery Opening At 407 Spruce Street

Millinery shop opens today and tomorrow with Hannah Jenkins hosting the event at 407 Spruce Street. Residents urged to visit for new spring hats and accessories.

Hannah Jenkins Spruce Street

Langstaff Kelly Contest Names Involved Voters List

The Langstaff Kelly election contest lists numerous voters from the Fourth district of the First ward examined in the arbitration room yesterday. Names include Thomas Micharia William J Richart Alfred Cardwine Daniel Cardwine and many others with a second hearing set for today in the arbitration room.

Langstaff- Kelly Thomas Micharia William J. Richart Alfred Cardwine Daniel Cardwine DY. J. Richards David A. Davis George Amith John J. Jones Dawes H. Srith Nicholas Jenkins Pred Nuldy David William James van Catnip John H. Shaffer Abram Jenkins David FE. Evans Richard Jenkins Alfred Morro Frank Welter Fvones John Thigiile Teane Jenkins Selo T. Means Joan J. Bvane Thomas 8. Evans Thomas Thomas John P. Jones David K. Davis William Davie Thomas & Jenkins Panic Thvans Titus Davis Thomas Cardwine Thoras Wohvter Richard

Two More Brass Thieves Nabbed by City Police

Patrolman George Jones captured Van Valen after a hot pursuit near the blast furnace area. Lieutenant Zang of the South Side precinct reported arresting Thomas Sissong, a 16 year old, linked to the Soline gang in metal theft at the Wyroming house machinery. He had evaded capture for two weeks.

George Jones van Valen Avakding Zang South Side Thomas Sissong Soline

Student Booklet Promotes Bunsen-Rumford Co

A student booklet from Graston Pa advertises the Bunsen-Rumford Company. It highlights cooking food with excellence and encourages watching or matinee viewing, visiting the sick, and reading a French novel as part of its program.

Graf Bunsen-Rumford Co Graston

Kingston Alarm Signals Push to Lay Off Coal Crews

The Bloomsburg division likely to trim ten to twelve workers as two engines serve the Pittston to Scranton run. Helpers will carry conductors but no brakemen, with Kingston as headquarters and trips six to seven daily. No engineers or firemen face layoffs.

Tim Kingston Bloomsburg Wilkes-Fharre Pittston Scranton Pittitton Bseranton

Donations Pour In for Letter Carriers Convention Fund

List of numerous donors contributing to the fund supporting the Letter Carriers Convention in September. Names include Mrs. AL Baunders, Mire Bloor Biower, Mr SN OM Beane, Mrs Alfred Wooler, Mrs IL W Stehocker, Mrs J Sherbert, Mr Bolwoiler, and many more.

Reptember al, Baunders Bloor Biower OM. Beane J. Ferber Alfred Wooler IL W. Stehocker J. Sherbert Bolwooiler Butie Wooftman W Carpenter F. Moet Fer Mofl Grit Pughes Milche Deagon Hinge MI. Lord Leogard James Connor Val Ilies W. Merry Rmith Ath Hatley Harles Keefer Mire Rei New Mra Dodge Mulherin Jide Wilton L Geddrien Abie A Coleman Warren AW. Goodall Clowrad Kent Butler A. Sylvester A. A. Viewlow Beels Hewitt EO ON Baitles Gy Jones Mere Thome Ingaine Patrick Kurne Joseph Melon Saniel Lamb Conroy Bunne

Threaten to Withdraw Over Factory Sale in Scranton

Local business figures fear a factory deal in Bingh a mton may fall through as Meranten reportedly secured the factory. Mr Chetrlee FR fee acknowledged weaker prospects while Mr Koollev’s congratulatory note hints at a withdrawal. Min Van Dyke, a Scranton offeror, travels to Bridgeport to move the plant to Scranton, with Scranton residents confident they will obtain the factory.

Bing- Witton Herald Keller Paso Min van Dyke Scranton Furnich Ieller Wome Fcranton Bridgeport Scrantoniane

Week of Special Services at Local Presbyterian Church

The hot Presbyterian church hosts daily services this week under a 4 time-honored tradition to stir interest in religion. Rev. James McLeod leads the opener with Rev. Clearge Ulrich of Grace Reformed Episcopal presenting tonight. Dr. McLeod expects assistance from Rev. David Burrell of New York. Services start at 7.45 each evening.

James McLeod Clearge Ulrich Grace Reformed Episcopal Church Will Presen McLeot Rew David Burrell New York

Miners Meet at Dunmore Sparks Union Drive

Herjamin James, organizer for the United Mine Workers of America, addressed a large Dunmore crowd and predicted a new union formation within weeks. He arrives after a period of evangelization in the Wyoming Valley and will speak at Mt Meakant West Side Pine Brook Carbondale No 1 mine and Winter this week.

Herjamin James United Mine Workers’ Union of America Dunmore Wyoming Valley Mt. Meakant West Bide Pine Brook Carbondale

Taylor for Inspector Nomination Sparks Special Meeting

A special meeting of the select council was called on request of Frable Boyle Shea McAndrew and Meann to consider the mayor’s nomination of Joseph Taylor of the West Side as inspector for Providence. The council will meet tonight to press final reading of the appropriation ordinance and a likely fine for a special election to fill the Twenty-fifth ward vacancy.

Select Council Messrs Frable Boyle Shea McAndrew Meann Joseph Taylor Providence

Carbondale Merchant Files Voluntary Bankruptcy

A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed yesterday in Carbondale by Max White, a merchant, with Referee Van Wormer. Attorney R. F. Stuart represents White. The case reports no assets and liabilities of 22 110 from fifty six creditors including Ladies' Home Journal and The Bookman among others.

van Wormer R. FD. Stuart Max White Carbondale

Newark Asphalt Paving Faces Receiver Appointment

Newark Asphalt and Paving Construction Company seeks a receiver as it struggles to finish city contracts amid accusations of financial missteps and inability to meet streets paving obligations. George MacDonald, former Newark resident and company official, is noted as the interim administrator and former contract holder for local paving projects.

Newark Newark Asphalt Paving Onl Construction Company Trenton Kent Foreitix Aelven Pal F. Connolly Heorke Nownth Domer Creston Moburdl Barat Tiets Pu Willian Poult Sie le Presnent Clarence Tine Verity Dent James J. Crowlton Tresniper Ant George Macdonald Secretare Cenenad Hanaeor Willy New York Ceplali Ani Kia Gompune Fe Keen Newark Company Advent

Death rate in city near normal last week

City records show thirty deaths from all causes last week, two below the weekly average. Thirteen transmissible diseases were reported including scarlet fever six measles one and diphtheria. One death from scarlet fever and one from whooping cough noted.

Wilkes-Krorre Record Moves to Scranton News Stands

The Wilkes-Krorre Record is now sold in Scranton at Beteman Bros. 4 Spruce and Bil Linden street, Mat. Laeiwanna usenie. Also advertised are Apel’s dental archives and a 420 Spruce Cards and Novelties Moldion on 427 Spruce street.

Apel Spruce Spruce Street Wilkes-Krorre Tod Scranton Beteman Bros Spruce and Bil Linden Street Laeiwanna Usenie

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