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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1899

Page

8

Laundry Offers Hand Cleaning at Lackawanna Address

A. B. Workman announces laundry services at 208 Venn Avenue Lackawanna. The advertisement promises returning items of the same size and scape as new, emphasizing hand processing and quality.

New York Society Attend Formal Gathering at Madison Avenue

Judge Alfred Hanite and ex-Bheri Charles Robinson left for New York Fol. Fuller and Franklin Thowell departed for New York greelordiy Louie Oettinger of Madison Avenue fathered a baby boy born yesterday afternoon. Mrs Ao Witte of 4 Madison Avenue hosted a party in honor of guest Mire Auntie Witte of New York. Attending ladies included Minnie Driesel Be pile Julia Chapmins Jessie Chapmins Vertha Moves Melons Lindo Frans Mos Martha Singer Reste Gallen Emilie Bacharach Birde Witte. Refreshments served and general pleasant time reported. Miss Julia Chapman won the pirate silver item. Frances Alokext wore the Hectin pain.

Alfred Hanite New York City Charles Robinson New York Fol Fuller Franklin Thowell Greelordiy Louie Oettinger Madison Avenue Yesterdias Mra Ao Witte Mire Auntie Witte Orlowine Mivsee Minnie Bepile Driesel Julia Jssie Chapmins Vertha Melons Thm Lindo Frans Mos Martha Singer Reste Gallen Emilie Bacharach Birde Witte Miss Dulla Chapman Sell Silver Hutton Hook Frances

Wedding at the Cathedral Unites Bweeny and Tuffy

Peter Bweeny of West Scranton and Miss Margaret Tuffy of North Scranton wed at St Peter's Cathedral yesterday at 5 pm. Rev PJ Gough officiated with Miss Mary McGovern and Martin Daly as attendants. The couple, both well known, plan residence in West Scranton after a reception at the bride’s relative’s home.

Peter Bweeny West Scranton Margaret Tuffy North Scranton Ev. PJ. Gough Bt. Peter's Cathedral Mary McGovern Martin Daly Scranton West Foranten

Requiem Mass Celebrated at St Peter's Cathedral

A solemn requiem was celebrated at St Peter's Cathedral yesterday morning for parishioners who died in the past year. Rev. P D Jo MacGoldrick officiated as celebrant with Rev. Fo Goweh and Rev. John Jowehtin as deacon and subdeacon. Father MacGoldrick delivered a brief sermon on prayers and the sacrament shortening purgatorial suffering and aiding eternal entry to heaven.

St Peter's Cathedral Jo MacGoeldrick Fo Goweh John Jowehtin Father MacGoldrick

Fragments From an Odd Legal Notice Incongruously Listed Names

The text appears as a garbled legal style fragment. It mentions retention of items and includes a string of mostly proper names and firms such as G. Mote & son, Davis Vrevidence, Bernimin & J. Avera, HL Silage, Monae, A. Kate, Minoeka, and Tartar. No clear action or outcome is discernible.

G. Mote & Son Dailimire Pratchenee W. Op Davis Bernimin J. Avera HL Silage Monae A. Kate Minoeka Ganeoh Davin Tartar

Mail Weight Total In Scranton Office Reported

Superintendent Louis G Schautz accounted for more than a ton daily from the Scranton office during the first thirty days of the mail weighing operation. The final total reached 16080 pounds for the weighing period with equipment such as sacks and pouches included, setting the stage for the next weighing day as the thirty five day deadline nears.

Moits Louie G. Schautz Yesterdny Scranton

Lackawanna Iron and Steel to vote on capital increase

Stockholders of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co will meet on December 20 to vote on a proposition to raise capital from 5 million dollars to 25 million dollars. Officials refuse to reveal detailed plans, but a Buffalo plant expansion is tied to the move. If approved, construction proceeds. if not, the Buffalo project may be pursued by other company executives.

Lackawanhea Tron Aul Sten Sahn Yeateflay Pitts Ob Bufalo Puffalo Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company Buffalo Company

Bankrupt Lyman Hoffecker Fails to File Schedules

Lyman W Hoffecker of Jermyn recently declared bankrupt fled his schedule with Referee C A Van Wormer. Liabilities total 14084020 and assets 5 05, including wearing apparel. Kingsbury Rubber and Supply, noted as having committed an act of bankruptcy, also fled its schedule. Debtors list shows assets 4464 78 and debts including obligations.

Lyman W. Hoffecker Jermyn C. A. van Wormer Kingsbury Rubber and Supply Company Charles J. Post Creditore Fleisihe

Triumph Furnaces Offer Strength and Savings

Triumph Furnaces are heavier and more durable than rivals, gas and dust tight with large ash pits and three clean outs. They fit low cellars, burn less coal, heat strongly, and reach 70 degrees. Though not cheap, prices are reasonable and warranted for comfort and health, encouraging investment over cheaper options to avoid medical costs.

Triumph Triumph Furnace

Value Lot for Sale in City Location

Opportunity to buy a valuable city lot in a fine location from Harrison Avenue to Arthur Avenue. Price range from 2500 to 8000 dollars with terms offered by Fprber, Trustee. Contact 205 Connell Building for details.

Brdge Row

Local boxing match at Grand Center Hotel venue

The shoe side of the Bhoarkey doffins fight will take place at the Grand Center Hotel on Lackawanna Avenue. Promoter of the Western Cilan, a top sports operator, will be at the event.

Bhoarkey-doffins Wil Ve Grand Center Hotel Lackawanna Avenua Temnieht Clerrity Hes.t P.O. Doutein

Oriental carpets sale at 124 Washington Avenue

Special sale of Oriental rugs and carpets advertised with an epumually fine and large collection. Items offered at a reasonable price. Visit 124 Washington Avenue to view and buy.

Washington Avenue

Sulphur Bath of Avon Promises Relief for Ailments

Steam Heating and Plumbing. P. PF. & MT. Mowley. 081 Wyoming Ave. The Sulphur Bath of Avon relieve and cure Rheumatism, Gout and Elevema. An ideal falsewinter home for invalids. Address The San itarium, Avon, N.

P. PF MT. Mowley Wyoming Ave Avon

City Council Battles over Mayor’s Police Appointments

A heated council session debated the mayor’s removals of Saul and Dyer and the appointment of Hockenberry and Davis as special officers and patrolmen. Divisions surfaced over power balance between mayor and council, with votes and conflicting reports shaping the outcome and potential mandamus actions.

Selent Omupell Mitiulwen Saal Dyer Padrelmot Gad Davis Fso Rooke Raul Davis Llochkenberry Saul Wil Dyer Shockenberry Davie Afosars Jaiites Finnard O'Hoyle Messrs Lansine McAndrew Lansing Woul Afr Movhe Mesera Hockenberg Euet James Mott Roche Saul O'Trovle Wodhe Meyers Dever Wolito Court Brck

Market advice and pricing in a garbled note

A garbled text fragment discusses cheap market goods and pricing, mentioning a delierated aml anit for gon and references to a PUGSPo Woe cortintey. It hints at consumer caution on quality and value without clear facts or datable details.

Teed Takes Poison In Hotel Jermyn Mystery

An unidentified man named Teed, about forty five and married, checked into the Jermyn Hotel in Syracuse at midnight Monday. He appeared coherent briefly then ingested poison, was treated by Dr. Keller, and later resumed normal behavior before leaving for Kinghamton Tuesday morning amid mystery over motive and possible hay fever illness.

ES. Teed Jermyn Poleon Tony Dr. Keller Teed Teel Tlin Keller Teo Kinghamton

Gillette Discusses Sherlock Holmes Play and Craft

William Gillette, famed for Sherlock Holmes, explains his creative process and delay between writing and staging. He recalls inspiration from Arthur Conan Doyle and Frohman, notes the play centers on Holmes as a core male character, and mentions its initial Buffalo presentation and upcoming Garrick Theatre premiere in New York.

William Gillette Lecouim Lycolm Tribune Doyle Jt London Secret Service Mr. Doyle Sherlock Hulmes California Buffalo Garrick New Yor Sherlock Holmes Doyle

Fragmentary Local Names and Addresses in Scrambled OCR

A garbled OCR list presents numerous personal names and addresses with many misspellings and scattered fragments. The readable items include Terry Getts at Edwards court and Ella Francis on Keyser avenue, plus scattered city references and incomplete street data.

Terry Getts Edwards Court Ella Francis Keyser Avenue Theodore V. Crambs

Special Low Rates to Philadelphia Exposition

The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad offers round trip tickets to Philadelphia for the National Export Exposition at special rates on October 2, November wth and 22. Tickets are valid on any regular train with return within ten days from the date of sale. Information and tickets available from any Lackawanna ticket agent.

Philadelphia Delaware, Lackswinna & Western Railroad Company Tieleein Luckawanna” Railroad

Coffee Talk Promises Quality and Refund Guarantee

A store touts premium bean blends with bold taste claims. It advertises satisfaction guaranteed with refunds if customers are not pleased, inviting shoppers to judge the coffee for themselves.

Prompt TV Delivery on Lackawanna and Maly Avenues

Telephone service offers prompt delivery for TV sets on Lackawanna avenue and 120 South Maly avenue, highlighting quick installation and reliable customer support.

Lackawanna Avenue South Maly Avenue

County Directors Annual Meeting Opens in Lackawanna County

Over one hundred school directors gathered in court room No. 2 for the Lackawanna County School Directors Association annual meeting. President Emery urged progressive school management and civil government instruction by Dr. Mowry, while Superintendent Taylor pressed consolidation and a permanent secretary role to improve district governance.

Emery Mowry Supt. Taylor School Directors’ Association of Lacka W. J. Hynery Jeferson Township Lackawanns County Pennsylvania C. V. Decker Newton Decker A. D. Penn Waverly J. N. Growles Scott William Walker Mayfield KR. H. Holgate la Plume John CC. Tuthill Blakely J. & Northup Glenburn John c. Tuthill Tuthill Taylor Ll Hermselves Pupa Tromas Tle Kooks Tvermarks

Quiet Wedding Unites Grambs and Miss Davis in Scranton

Theodore V. Grambs of the Lackawanna Store association and Miss Mary D. Davis of West Scranton were quietly married last evening by Rev. George Ty Alvich of the Grace Reformed Church at the parsonage on Gibson Street. They left by the L&N train for a week in New York City and will start housekeeping at 40 North Devine Avenue in a newly furnished home.

Theodore V. Grambs Lackawanna Store Association Mary DB. Davis West Frranton Marti Chworge Ty Alvich Orace Reformed Church Patsonage Gibson Street New York City North Deving Avenue

Jeffries Sharkey Fight Bulletin Tonight at Bon Ton

Jock Shelly will relay the Sharkey Joffeson result by rounds from the Bon Ton tonight. A direct ringside wire will send bulletins to the hotel where a special operator will read and announce them. Smoke the Joy Maker char.

Jock Shelly Bon Ton

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