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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1899

Page

7

May events and notices from Plymouth area

PAY DAYS at Plymouth coal mines Nos. 2 and 3 and Boston. May social by John Boyle O'Reilly council Young Men's Institute on Friday night May 26. All Souls Universalist church supper tomorrow 6 to 8. Bible reading class by Prof H S Miller tonight at 331 Adams Ave 7 30. Spooner Company presents Hobson s Choice at Academy of Music tonight with Hectos ris as afternoon bill. Andrew Shumn eky and John Shummeky discharged by Mayor Molr for lead pipe theft from Paull building ruins.

John Boyle O'Reilly Bpooner Company Academy of Music Spooner Company Hobson's Choice Andrew Shumneky John Shummeky Paull Building Molr Charles

Banquet Planned by Green Ridge Woman’s Club

Reported items include attorney Veniola discharging youth offenders with a banquet. Old Forge borough incorporation appeal to the Supreme Court. asphalt paving on Clay Avenue. Carbondale and Beranton high schools debate on separating boys and girls schools at Carbondale. letters of administration granted to John Benore. a hotel fire scare at the Westminster. Spencer Coal suit discontinue. Bucknell fundraising to raise 7000. lightning strikes damage minor. district Democratic convention set for May 2 at Olyphant. The Pearl of Savoy drama at Mine Brook with notable acts and audience reception.

Bavoy Savoy Lontilent St. John's Hall Mine Brook Stutesman Newhatler Misa Mabel Howari New York Elitv Nic Mile

Man Killed At Great Bend In Erie Road Incident

Henry Wilson aged 40 was run down on the Erie road at Great Bend yesterday and mangled. He is survived by his wife and five children. The stock of Beldleman the Book Man at Jonas Long's Sons Department Store will be sold Monday morning May 22. Livery stock has been heavily discounted to clear. Smoke the Pocono cigar.

Angelus Scranton Blobecker & Watkins J. W. Fritz Jonas Tong Alex Dunn Henry Wilson Erie Great Bend Beldleman Jonas Long Nate Ballebury Colonel Cody Mayme Buffalo Bill

Obituaries for Mrs A Brightman and Mrs Mary Gaynor

Mrs A Brightman died in Green Midge on May 17 1300 at J W Garney 1415 North Washington Ave residence. Funeral Friday afternoon and interment Forest Hill cemetery announced. Mrs Mary Gaynor of 51 North Lincoln Avenue died in West Scranton on May 17 with funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Ritual Debate Divides Catholic Total Abstinence Union at Hazleton

Eighteenth annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of the Scranton diocese in Hazleton refused to adopt a ritual. Delegates favored open work while a committee studied secret rites and an initiation ceremony. Several committees were named, and Rev J J McCabe sought re election as president as secretary race narrowed.

Catholic Total Abstinence Union Diocese of Scranton Hazleton Hagleton St. Gabriel's D. J. Burke Wilkes- D Burre J. Lavelle George McLoughlin Freeland Ney M. J. Hoban Father McCabe Firet J. C. Gallagher Mr. Gallagher Gallagher Board of Government Insurance Department Act Society Gallacher C. J. Johnson M. &. Lynott Jermyn F. P. McNally Georgetown Katherine Maher M. IK. Barrett Carbondallia HH. O Boyle James Miskell Wilkes-Barre Thomas Mooney Peter McCormack Wilkes-Harre M. M. Mullahy Kingston M. J. Walsh Wilkes- Barre Lavelle Father Phillips Mayer J. J. McCabe George McLauchlin Union Trenasurer William Gilroy Archbald M. J. O'Toole Thin City Dennis Mackin Father Mathewe Charles Canovan Mathew Martin I Sheridan Thos J. Mieming St. Leo's Daniel Regan Thomas Torney St. Paul's Michael Sullivan Joto Murphy St. Covella'e Catharine R. O'Tigra Mayme Bheerin St. Patrick’s Patrick Boyle Juanes P. Larvelle St. Aloysine Thomas Heanon John Rohan Bt. Patrick's Cadete Michael McGarry Anthony Mulderiy St. Peter’s Patrick Murphy Martin Regan Michael Gerrity John R. McLain Martin Keegan St. John's Pine Brook Timothy Burke John T. Maloney St. Mary’s Joan J. Costello John Lynch Father Whitty James May Charles O' Boyle Green Ridge Cornelius O'Donnell M. Mahon St. Veronica’s Misaes O'Donnell Fox Charles Canavan West Scranton M. M. Mullaly

Selectmen face bond vote and Vosburg case at meeting

Most selectmen plan to attend the city meeting to approve the bond of City Solicitor elect Vosburg and discuss the mandamus case. Sheriff Ferber serves the writ. debate centers on whether to appeal and how a court ruling affects Vosburg’s possession and future guidance.

Mr. James Denver Col Vonbur Aehe Mandamus Demity J. R. Ferber Mr. Vosburg Mwtter Vosbure O'Boyle O'Broyle Vosburg Walker Fee Department James Messie Schneider Schroeder Finn Thomas F. J. Widmaryer Sanitary Committee Council

Delegates Elected by Scranton Typographical Union

Frank Evans and Isaac Harris chosen as delegates to the International union convention in Detroit next August. The Scranton Typographical Union No. 112 met at M. S. hall and conducted a spirited contest requiring five ballots. Evans is with the Colliery Engineer and Harris with The Trivan.

Scranton Typographical Union No. 112 M. S. Hall The International Union Detroit Mich Frank Evans Isaac Harris Trivan

National Peace Jubilee Excursion Fares Announced

The Pennsylvania Railroad announces excursion tickets to Washington for the National Peace Jubilee on May 14 26. Round trip single fare from most stations with special rates from New York Philadelphia and Baltimore 5.00 5.00 and 2.09 respectively. Tickets valid May 22 23 returnable within ten days with agent validation. Smoke The Pocono Se Cigar.

Washington, D. C Pennsylvania Railroad Company Washington New York Philadelphia Baltimore

Convention prep for National Letter Carriers' Association

Weather does not hinder plans as executives push ahead with fall convention in this city. Governor Stone and staff invited. Roosevelt and Admiral Dewey may attend. committees to secure grounds, badges, and refreshments formed. Attendance expected around 2,500 with Labor Day events outlined and appeals for strong soliciting by June 15.

National Letter Carriers’ Association Stone Roosevelt Dewey National Letter Carriers’ Convention Colonel Ripe Connell Building A. F. Bedford Governor Stone John R. Farr John Schover, Jr J. ©. Vaughan Executive Committee New York Admiral Dewey London G. W. Jenkins Phil Robinson George TH. Shire EF. TH. Ripple John H. Phillips A. J John II. Phillipe New York City Hoboken Passaic N. J Brooklyn Citizens’ Committee Moet

Buffalo Bill's Tented City Life Among Many Peoples

Life in Buffalo Bill's Tented City shows a compact village of about six hundred people across departments. Families accompany workers including Indians with wymaws and papooses, Mexicans with their various tools, and a mix of nationalities and costumes. Food rituals appear as groups eat meat with fingers and drink iced buttermilk.

Death of Mrs Brightman at 76 in private funeral

Mrs. Sarah A. Brightman died yesterday after grippe, leaving her mind affected in recent weeks. A longtime Christian worker, she served on the Home for the Friendless board and was active in Penn Avenue Baptist Sunday school. She lived with Mrs. J W Garney, sister of the deceased. Funeral Friday morning will be private.

Sarah A. Brightman Penn Avenue Baptist Sunday School J. W. Garney

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Law Library J. L. Connell the Angelus Perry Bros Wyoming Wyoming Avenue H. B. Ware Willame ILAE Delaware and Waddon Company Boston Plymouth Bupper Ladies of All Souls’ Universalist Church Pine Street H. 8. Miller Adama Avenue Veniola Paull Ladies of the Green Ridge Presbyterian Church John A. Wood P. J. Fallon William Repp Supreme Court Court Thi County Old Forge C. TF. Wagner Clay Avenue Pine and Myrtle Streets Carbbondale Beranton Carbondale Giorge Benore West Beranton John F. Beroge John Benore Westminster Spruce Street F. M. Spencer Spencer Coal Company Union Cash Dunmore Corners P. DD Manley Tesult Friends of Bucknell University Democratic Legislative Committee of the Fourth District Timiin O'Brien Olyphant India Litermary Bureau J. D. Ferber Typographical Union Pennsylvania Railroad Ayer Nature Frealy Adites Olive Wheel M. W. Bingham Washington Ave China Millar & Peck Wyoming Ave Dickson Manufacturing Co Wilkes Barre, Pa General Office Scranton, Pa Great 4c Lackawanna Avenue Sale Carlsbad Toc Bohemian Glass Sale Pricg Saeces the Fashion
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