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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1899

Page

8

Local Social and Travel Notes From Scranton

Personal notes list Mr David Kern of Clark's Summit in the city yesterday. M Butteras headed to spend the week in New York. Miss Welles hosted a dinner for the Simpleon Brady Bridal party. Mrs James C Conrey of Brooklyn revisits her elder Mrs EL Williams on Adams Ave. Miss Lillian Hayden leaves for Huntland Tennessee for the winter. John D P Manley and Miss Katherine R Crane of Dunmore announce their marriage at St Marys Church. Scranton locals John T Richarde Henry Belin Jr Charles Robinson William Kelly Fr Griffiths of Barber Asphalt company were among those to go to New York yesterday.

David Kern Clark's Summit M. Butteras New York Welles James C. Conrey Brooklyn N. Y Mra EL. Williams Adams Avenue Lillian Hayden Madison Avenue Huntland Tenn John DP. Manley Katherine R. Crane Dunmore St. Mary Scrattonians John T. Richarde Henry Belin, Jr Charles Robinson William Kelly Fr. Griffiths Barber Asphalt Company

Smooth-mannered swindler targets Prominent Ladies in Salvage Scam

A man circulated a claim to dispose of salvage from the wrecked steamer Paris offering silk stockings and related goods at astonishing prices. He then visited ladies asking them to fetch their circulars and left promising to return. Similar schemes followed in Brooklyn with later burglaries in the same homes.

Paris Brooklyn

Special Low Rates to National Export Exposition Philadelphia

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad offers round trip plus fifty cents for admission to Philadelphia Exposition on October 2, November Sid and 3d. Tickets valid on any regular train and return within ten days from the sale date. Information available from any Lackawanna ticket agent. Smoke the Hotel Jermyn cigar, ten cents.

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company Philadelphia Lackawanna

Galvanized Steel Bushet Baskets For Sale

Durable galvanized steel bushet baskets offered in two styles. Ideal for holding ashes and garbage and other waste. Priced reasonably to meet a long felt need.

High School Notes on Big Game and School Activities

The school prepares for a decisive Saturday game against Williamstown to claim the Pennsylvania championship. Merchants sponsor prizes as crowds are expected to surpass prior matches, with strong student practice and broad teacher collaboration described. Other items cover Scrub team scrimmages with Dunmore High and Scranton Business College, music class gains under Prof. Derman, Rome lecture series, and pupil attendance amid sickness.

High School William Pennsylvania Lackawanna Williameaport Dunmore High School Scranton Business Ocollege

Police Committee to Discuss Connery Appointment Thursday

The police committee of select council meets Thursday at 7 pm in the city clerk's office before the council session. They are expected to report favorably on appointing Thomas M. Connery as a permanent officer, replacing Patrolman Finherty. Phone ordinance likely stays on hold as a two-thirds suspension vote would be required.

Police Committee of Select Council Finherty Thomas M. Connery Connery Williams

Case Stated On Popular Street Fence Dispute

Ex judges Knapp Jessup and attorney Welles with the Lackawanna Coal and Iron, Delaware and Hudson, Bolt and Nutworks, and City Solicitor Vosburg conferred yesterday to draft a case stated for court. A second meeting will finalize the document and seek an early court opinion.

Fex Knapp Lackawanna Coal and Iron Company Jessup Delaware and Hudson Company C. HW. Welles Bolt and Nutworks Foliciter Vosburg Willard, Wirren & Knapp

Scranton Elks Club Euchre Night Draws Five Members

The Scranton lodge of Elks held a euchre game and smoker on Franklin Avenue last night with five members present. H. J. Schubert won the euchre prize. A lunch followed the card game and the evening concluded with careful arrangements credited to the house committee for the smooth proceedings.

Scranton

Coroner Heads to Moscow to Probe Rail Fatality

Coroner Roberts travels to Moscow to investigate a man found dead on the Ivinwane Lackawanna and Western tracks last Sunday. The body was badly mangled by a passing train and identity remains unknown. Beecham's Pills advertise as a constipation remedy.

Roberts Moscow Ivinwane, Lackawanna and Western

Flower shop sale at Mears and Hagon's opens this week

Commencing this morning and continuing through Wednesday to Saturday a store full of beautiful flowers is offered at Mears and Hagon's. The notice highlights a limited window for shoppers to browse and purchase fresh blooms.

Mears & Hagon’s

Strike ends as Old Forge miners return to work

Old Forge deputies withdraw after a settlement of the Jermyn No. 1 and No. 2 strike. About 1,400 miners expected to resume work as docking bosses are chosen by the men and approved by union leader John Morgans. No. 1 and No. 2 face gas and water issues but progress toward full operation resumes.

Old Forge Jermyn No. Land No. 2 Tribune No. 1 Edward Jermyn Jermyn William Evans Withis No. L No. 2 Jermyns Mr. Morgans Pennsylvania Con) Company Fore Mine Workers Howard Jermyn Honda

Injunction Sought Over Archbald Trolley Dispute

Carbondale Traction seeks court order to stop Archbald borough officials from interfering with its plan to widen tracks and adjust grade to connect with Scranton line. Judge Edwards granted rule to show cause. hearing set Friday at 1 pm.

Archald Archbald James FB. Burr Carbondale Traction Company Edwards Archball Mark Price John McHale Polics Stanten Scranton Railway Company Moonday McHate Charles E. Flynn William J. Gordon Envssy Flynn Squire Gildea Frank Silliman The Carbondale Travton Compmuny

Evans' Indians challenge Comet Juniors for Thursday game

J J Holmes manager of the Comet football team invites the Achilles to arrange a return match on the Comets grounds. Evans’ Indians accept the challenge and request attendance at Nynon street.

Evans Comet Taylor Nynon Street Achilles Comets J. J. Holmes

Vote margins for judge and state treasurer in Scranton request

A reader asks the Scranton Tribune to publish in the Wednesday issue the vote totals for Brown and Mortreret against Creasy on the Democratic ticket for judge and for the state treasurer race. They inquire when the official count will be known. The note lists figures: Brown 423.41, Mortreret 26.9, Hornett 436.70, Creasy 220,579, from Scranton Pa dated Nov 17 1890.

Scranton Tribune Washington Avenue City Brown Supreme Court Mortreret Hornett Creasy Ecranton

Man From Providence Hospitalized After Rock Fall

A'iom Goseys of 62 Cross Street Providence was taken to Moses Taylor hospital yesterday afternoon after a rock fall injured his shield while working as a laborer in the Cayurs miner. He is described as a single man, twenty nine years old. The accident occurred about 3 o'clock.

Nickel Plate Train No 2 Adds Dining Car Service

Nickel Plate train No 2 departs Buffalo at 7.10 am with a dining car serving breakfast after leaving. Luncheon and dinner will follow at convenient hours. Dining car meals have a national reputation for excellence and are expected to please patrons.

Nickel Plate Buffalo Dilly

Conservatory hosts piano recital by Godowsky and Ribli

Under the conservatory auspices, pianists Godowsky and Ribli, formerly with Patt and Melba, perform. Tickets available at the conservatory and music stores. Diagram opens Saturday next at the conservatory at 8 o'clock.

Conservatory Godowsky Gamble Bagso Ribll Patt Melba Music Flores

John Southan Died in Scranton at Age 82

John Southan died in Scranton on November 14 at his home 82 Electric Avenue. Funeral Thursday at 2 o clock, burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Southard Scranton John Southan Electric Avenue Oelock Forest Hi Cemetery

Butter Claims Sweetest Flavor Among Brands

Ad copy touts one butter as the most delicious and sweetest, claiming it outshines competitors that advertise but fail to retain customers.

Impressions of the Dreyfus Case by Rev D J Maciatdrick

Rev D J Maciatdrick spoke at Guernecy hall to the Catholic Historical Society and New man Magazine club about the Dreyfus case. He summarized the trial based on Paris Figaro stenographic reports and traced the events leading to the court martial and the new trial.

Paris Figaro Catholic Historical Society Newman Magazine Club Guernecy Hall Tnst D. J. Maciatdrick Winwiltreee Army Headquarters War Department Dreyfue Dreyfus United States Crovus France Household of the Nations Germany Paris Charch MacGoldbicok Dreyfus Witnevaes

Lehigh Valley Offers Pennsylvania Day Round Trip Tickets

The Lehigh Valley railroad will sell tickets from Stranton to Philadelphia and return for 2 dollars 78 cents plus 1 cent for an exposition coupon. Tickets are valid on any train except the Plack Diamond express and must be returned by November 17, 1809. Consult local ticket agents for details.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Stranton Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Ticket

Ridge Row Plot Offers Cheap City Lots Near Nay Aug Park

Describes Ridge Row Plot fronting on Ridge Thew adjoining Nay Aug Park from Harrison to Arthur avenues. City lots priced from 00 to 800 dollars. For details contact C. Ferber trustee via W222 204 Connell Building.

Ridge Row Nay Aug Park Harrison Avenue Arthur Avenue Ferber Connell Building

Delaware Lackawanna offers round trip to Philadelphia at low fare

The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad announces a special Pennsylvania Day sale for travel to Philadelphia on November Mth with return by November ith. The price is $1.78. Includes accommodation at the Hotel Jermyn with elgar at 10 cents.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad

Beware of fake creamery butter sold at local stores

A city warning alerts shoppers that some butter advertised as genuine creamery butter is actually oleomargarine sold for 18 to 20 cents per pound. Merchants selling it face fines and imprisonment. readers are urged to buy genuine butter from trusted sources.

Lackawanna Avenue and Main Avenue Prompt Delivery Ad

An OCR fragment lists Lackawanna avenue and 13 Sooth Main avenue with a phone number and a note about prompt delivery. The readable bits imply a small classified or service ad. No clear organization or event is shown.

Lackawanna Avenue Sooth Main Avenue

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