Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1899

Page

9

Assault on Wife and Children Ends With Fire Attempt

A man assaulted his wife and children in his home, threw a lit lamp at them, and tried to burn the house. The lamp caused a bed fire but was extinguished, and he was later arrested after a crowd gathered at a local hall for a Father Mathew event. Public officials continued to process charges as police transferred him to custody amid the disturbance.

Mathew Ball Mears’ Hall Annie Sullivan Patrick Langan Tih Alderamon Moses Langan

Funeral held for Annie Sullivan in Bllekenscourt

Mise Annie Sullivan aged 22 died at her home in Bllekenscourt after a dingering Wt ness. The funeral will be held tomorrow. Interment will be made in the Cathedral cemetery. Services over the remains of the late Stephen Grintha conducted by the clergy.

Thomas Dé Gruchy Jackson Street Baptist Church Bromley Avenue Tharliel Washburn Street Church of the Holy Cross Bellevue Michael Nolan Halltoud Wyeniue Order of Hibernians Mra David Jones North Mromsey Avenue Waelburn Street Annie Sullivan Bllekenscourt Auade Stephen Grintha

Exceptional Cloak Department Opportunity at Globe Warehouse

An inviting notice urges Scranton shoppers to visit the Globe Warehouse for a unique week long cloaks event. It highlights high class buyer bargains, correct fashion, rare novelties, superb tailoring, and top quality trimmings in top coats and jackets.

Scranton Globe

St Johns Fair And Charitable Events In City

St Johns fair Monday evening features Bernard Craut winning a parlor chair. A boiler room stack at Finch's foundry blew down in recent wind. The Scranton Nail Way Co workers will be paid next Saturday. A charter granted to Tra Tripp Toze Co. Young People's Society hosts a gathering at 275 North Hyde Park Ave. An Old Country Tea Party by the Ladies Aid Society of First Welsh Congregational Church on South Main Ave. St Pauls Plowver coins to hold a military ball on Thanksgiving night. First Welsh Baptist church festival tonight and tomorrow. Ladies of St Marks Lutheran serve supper at 1702 Warturn Street. Concert for John Williams at Meras Hall tonight.

Thomas EB. Murphy, Sr Mise Jennie Chestnut Street Mre Margaret Crosby Hawley Yesteray T. Richards Tenthg Street New York Wort Beranton Michaed Thomas Wellish Baptist Church Robert Morris Lodge Tworite Fialk AO Lance Jones Gwen Moran Davies Mears Hall Mra T. HW. Roberts Thernea Wilkes- Barn William Wafferty Moscow Harme Minuie Roberts North Garfieldvenue Elwen Colby Sumner Avenue John McCormick Silver Lake Eugene Dicksmnick South Main Avenue St. John's Fair Bernard Craut Finch's Foundry Scranton Nailway Company Tra Tripp Tose Company Young People's Society of the Chestnut Street Presbyterian Ehtreh William Hitzelroth North Hyde Park Avenue Horn Thome Glewson Bouth van Buren Avenue Juiver Ladiew’ Ald Society St. Mark's Lutheran Church Cheeter Camner Wartturn Street John Williame Mera’ Hall

Quiet Election Day in South Scranton Notes

Yesterday yielded one of the quietest election days on record in South Scranton. Morning voting was light with districts under thirty votes at noon. Afternoon hustle grew as factory workers filled polls between 4 and 7, while sheriffs maintained order and no disturbances were reported.

Norla

Ten Year Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Motor Neals

Mr and Mrs Motor Neals marked ten years of marriage with a home reception at 22 Birch Street. Guests included numerous Neals families and friends with music, dancing, and a cake-walk by Percy Hughes and Etta Art.

Motor Neals Birch Street Supher Percy Hughes Mise Etta Art Peter Schumacher Harry Perry Hughes Arthur Lease Adam Neuls Charles Neuls Mra Louie Neuls John Hoffman George Newle Jacob Kallue Edward Hetz Thomas H. Spruke Mee Wenry Seruke Qind Janee PF. Best Mes Ben FP. Mowe Peter Schumneher Mrn Edward R. Conroy Walter McConnell Mre Joseph Mages Myarles W. Frants Yetta Lena Art Bincha Miller Minnie Neals Lydia Amelia Nealis Movers Harry and Arther Gener WH Frantz Harry Nesas Fred Nets

Local Society Notes and Business Updates

The Surmaton Athletic club plans a Thursday meeting and fall activities as Thies cab finalizes arrangements for a tea gathering. The Hon Ton dancing class meets Friday at South Side hall with music by Cue obelestira. John Atizay and family relocate to HMimira New York. Undertakers Needham and McDonougd add a new wagon to their Pittston avenue and Pierstreet fleet.

Surmaton Athletic Club Cellar Avenue Hay New York City John Atizay Familly One Avenue Hmimira Randolph Brackton Needham & McDonougd Pittston Avenue Pierstreet

Meadow Brook Washer and Peacou Fold to Team Th

Meadow Brook Washer and Peacou fold to team Th cents m ton at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Gibbons Street, according to a fragmented OCR notice from Meadow Brook. The readable lines indicate a local street corner event with unspecified participants and an unclear amount.

Meadow Brook Cedar Avenue Gibbons

Grain-O Improves After Tasting Says Billy

A Billy reports Grain-O made from pure grains suits him after initial dislike. He notes it nourishes the system and could replace coffee. Children can drink it freely with great benefit. Get Grain-O from your grocer, follow directions, for a delicious healthful beverage for all.

Billy

Engagement Notice and Local Meetings Aired

Announcement of Miew Catherine Crane and John F. Manley wedding planned for Wednesday afternoon November 4 at the bride's parents home. Miss Bertha Glynn travels to New York to witness brother Martin Glynn's marriage. Presbyterian church Cheristun endeavor society adjusts its meeting schedule. School board and Cornell hold routine meetings addressing exonerations and monthly business.

Miew Catherine Crane Cherry Street John F. Manley Chestnut Street Bertha Glynn Mil Street New York Clty Martin Glynn Cheristun Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church West Centing Wen William Correll Cornell Connellmen

Women's Guild Meeting at St Mark's Guild Hall

The Women’s Guild of St Mark’s church meets this afternoon at 3 o’clock to plan their annuel supper for Thanksgiving Day. Attendance is expected. The St Mark’s Willing Workers Guild meets Friday afternoon. The Industrial school at St Mark’s aids hospitals and the poor by making garments and scrap books. donations of money or materials are welcomed with thanks.

Women's Guild of St. Mark's Church St. Mark's

Local residents shared notes of travel and visits

George Dershimer of Georgetown visited his brother Thomas Dershimer of Chestnut Street. Rev. A J Van Ciloft left for Norwich New York to speak. Mr and Mrs George Long return from their honeymoon and will live on Apple Street. Miss Margaret Dougherty visits town after weeks away in Asheville North Carolina.

George Dershimer Georgetown Thomas Dershimer Chestnut Street A. J. van Ciloft Norwich N. Y George Long Apple Street Margaret Dougherty Ashville N.C

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Many

It will not be a surprise to any familiar with Chamberlains Cough Remedy that people relate their experiences with the medicine. They credit it with curing bad colds, averting pneumonia, and saving children from croup and whooping cough. Sold by all druggists and Matthew Bros. wholesale and retail agents.

Matthew Bros

Community Notes From Providence Churches and Local Events

Last evening the Providence Presbyterian Ladies Aid hosted a well attended program with ice cream and cake after. A cantata revival is planned at Memorial Baptist Church this evening. Rev James Th Muches from Kimberley will lecture at Wayne Avenue Meno Baptist Church tomorrow evening. Weekly deposits at No 2a school total 17a with several classrooms contributing. Local social visits and arrivals fill the week with dancing classes and family travel noted.

Providence Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Society Memorial Baptist Church Old Chris James Th. Muches Kimberley South Africa Wayne Avenue Menor Baptist Church Hughes No. 2A J. d. Costellote Teresa C. Battle Kathe D. Jordan Mira Kathe O' Boyle Blm North Main Avenue O' Malless Hall A. I. Keisling Newark N. J North Majin Avenue Morrie New York Mise Idie Wat Tastor Mem James Davis Parker Pike Robuteon Hasseton Afisa Cottle North Mainaverite Constable Bornand Hue New York City John Irk Honeydale Mra. W Cowles

Visiting: Members of Greenfield Ladies' Aid

Miew Turn, bookkeeper for E and Pratt, spent Sunday with her mother at Falla Pennsylvania. Mrs Strathard of Marion Street visited her daughter Mrs Lucas of Philadelphia. The Ladies' Aid society of the Green...

Miew Turn Pratt Falla, Pa Strathard Marion Street

Ridge Baptist Oyster Supper Tonight at the Church

Ridge Baptist church will serve an oyster supper tonight from 6 to 1 o'clock with Nomenwide candy for sale. Mixa Florence Hull left yesterday for Cumberland Gap Tennessee to oversee a school under Rev Meyers L Merriman A G Thomason and H N Patrick plan to depart Thursday for a duck hunting season in the south. Mrs Hh Kellam of Capouse avenues has returned from a visit in Wayne County. Mr and Mrs M Carr of Waymart guests of M C Carr of Dickson Avenue returned home yesterday.

Wayne County M. Carr Waymart M. C. Carr Dickson Avenue

Lackawanna star Arch Brown to bolster High School football team

Arch Brown and Hig Jim Moran join Lackawanna and Denmore players this week to bolster the high school squad. Brown may replace Oliver Williams at halfback with Moran at fullback, Voran at tackle, and Wolkentruh at center. The team aims for the Jamela state crown and vows victory at Factoryville against Keystone Academy.

Arch Brown Lackawanna High School Welseninch Tlohin Tina Almedet Jamela Willieport Factoryville Keystone Academy Academy Scranton Mane Neers Brown Horan Svory Derman Cat Ollendyke Profesor Grant Satunday Stephen Dawes

Prince of Wales Life Insurance Controversy and Law

Reports claim a large life policy on the Prince of Wales with bets on insurable interest. Actuary A. F. Harvey questions the public claim and notes laws against wagering life policies. The exact amount remains undisclosed and likely unknown.

Prince of Wales A. F. Harvey Prince Albert Gtr Pidgew Chermeny Lible Prince of Walew

Wanamaker and U S life insurance totals compared

The article reviews life insurance limits for prominent figures and companies, noting Wanamaker’s policy at $2,025,000 and broader U S totals. It cites estimates of national limits, reinsurance practices, and comparisons to the Prince of Wales’s reported coverage, suggesting overall U S limits remain far below international figures.

United States John Wanamaker Philadelphia National Life Underwriters’ Association Wanamaker

Fragmented verse scatters amid garbled romance lines

The passage presents a muddled, dreamlike scene of dancing and intoxicated scent. Fragments reference a poet, a deer, and a whispered line about someone named Wii, with garbled dialogue and stray names. The text reads like OCR noise, offering little coherent narrative.

Pa's Idea of It Detiok of Swat

A garbled fragment notes a pursuit or event involving a detiok of swat bt eet peeoryillye. The readable text hints at a chase or incident and references a large ned hha Ufnees bhetatd, but lacks clear facts or identifiable entities.

Swat

Obituary of Jacops Teptiy Powell in local community notes

Jacops Teptiy Powell longtime resident of Lake Conneaut region dies after a period of illness. He was the eldest son of Mon Howard Powell and is survived by four brothers and one sister. Powell was born in Bocwtown and spent recent years in Richland. He was known for civic involvement and held in high regard as a respected member of the community.

Jacops Teptiy Powell Rou Lowt Citend Premeeniilagy Segrendh Bb Venger Loort New Lake Conneaut Mon Howard Powell Aleter Powell Sarah Po Godlowhue Rhadeland AL Powell Byrhcuse N. Yo Ditaburg Dleineh Bocwntown

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Thomas J. Fleming Varios Menihera Awanta Dutours George W. Jenkins Ior & Main Avenue Globe Warehouse For Flontance Beavers Montance Lulles Arighi Archet Phila South Scranton Mrs. Neals Dunmore Doings Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Kiddom Mountain England Till Westminister Trinity Churches Florence Everil North Scranton Green Ridge Wyoming Avenue IG Sear Skinner Mr. Co St. Lanihe Horsford Lackawanna and Wyoming Aves Scranton, Pa Wii Darlin Yceum Theatre Burgunder & Reis H.R. Long Alin Dale New York Journal JPM Ty J. Ik Tillotson Sama Daniel R. Ryan Ingomar Galety Matinees Sam T. Jack MY Own Burlesquers Long Big Burlesque Mouit Pleasant Coal Thefteronal Traum Neoha Bauars Mount Pleasant Coal CO Dickson Manufacturing Co Wilkes Barre General Office Adiirosa Nervita Medical Clinton & Jackson Sts Chicago Ill McGerrah & Thom Lackawanna Ave Bernition Belo Trength
Search Courier

Search the Scranton Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scranton Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication