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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1899
Page
8
A compilation of local movements includes Alderman John T. Howe returning to office after a brief absence. Senator M. E. McDonald left for Harrishire, and others such as Willim Belly and Rev. James Gitloogly are noted in travels.
Peter J. Joyvee of 56 Pine street Pittston and Mise Mama Loftus of 28 Emmet street were wed at Hoy Cross church yesterday morning at 19 0 clock. Mise Linghe Loftus served as bridesmaid and John J. Joyce as groomsman. Rev W P O Dewmell officiated and Miss Annie Rafferty provided organ music. A wedding repast followed at the bride’s home before the couple departed by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western train at 12 55 p m for their honeymoon to Philadelphia and Washington D C.
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad offers round trip tickets to Philadelphia National Export Exposition. Travel October Mth and November 1th plus 224 cents admission coupon. Valid on regular trains. return within ten days from sale date. Information from any Lackawanna ticket agent. hotel cigarette promo follows.
John Short of Short & Higgins tobacconists died at 4 30 p m at 204 Franklin avenue after four years of illness from heart disease. Born June 7 1835 in New York state, he lived in Scranton since boyhood and served in the 132nd Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife Miga Lotringer and children Eva Gertrude Short Lange and John W. Short, with two sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements to be made today.
William G. Ferber formerly of this city now of Providence wed Addie Kurtz of New York at Zion Lutheran parsonage. The ceremony was un attended. Afterward a reception at 615 Monroe Avenue and visits at New York Street. They depart for Philadelphia and plan a Philadelphia New York honeymoon before settling in Providence. Ferber is brother of Deputy Sheriff J. D. Ferber and known locally.
Mrs. E. Moses of Madison avenue holds the Hawaii Herald naming A. B. Loebenstein as a delegate to the United States to seek universal suffrage for Hawaiians. Loebenstein, a Hawaiian legislator and surveyor, may come to Washington and visit his sister during a potential stay in the country.
Great Receiver sale of New York Bankrupt Clothing Shoe and Hat Co begins Thursday November 16 at 9 oclock with three day run through November 18. Prices cut to cents on the dollar with $125 000 in stock to be turned into money. Scranton buyers urged to attend at the former Brown's Bee Hive site on Lackawanna avenue Boranten Pa.
The Lehigh Valley railroad offers round trip tickets from Scranton to Philadelphia at 4.28 dollars plus admission coupon to the exposition. Tickets are valid on any train except the Black Diamond express and must be used for return by November 1, 189A. Consult local ticket agents for details.
A simple elegant ceremony was held yesterday at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs C D Simpson, with Rev OC M Giffin officiating. Bride Miss Lara Simpson, groom Mr Hetty Brady, and a small guest list including Mr Arthur L Wheeler of Philadelphia attended. The home’s decor featured pink chrysanthemums and American Beauty roses, with music by Weaver’s orchestra.
Under the conservatory auspices Godowsky and Rihti solo with Gamble on bass and Rihti pianist formerly with Fatt and Melba. Tickets available at the conservatory and music stores. Dingrany opens January at the conservatory at o'clock.
A brief note highlights that revenue can be secured by advertising in the Tribune’s classified columns. An emphasis on local pricing and space options appears as part of a practical instructions for readers seeking to place ads.
Reverend Madison C. Peters of New York will deliver a lecture titled Justice for the Jew this evening at Penn Avenue Baptist Church. Admission is fifty cents. the event features grand chorus and opening music as Peters speaks at eight o clock amid strong audience acclaim.
A temporary adjustment to a dispute on Poplar Street involves constructing a gate in the fence at once. The case is not yet signed by all attorneys but is expected today. The gate allows team access to Bolt and Nut company's factory to prevent work stoppage.
Advertises Campbell's Roopset as superior to all competitors in purity and quality. Endorsed by food critics and physicians. Claims variety including Oyster, Ox Tail, Mutton, Pea, Beef, Turtle, Tomato, Chicken Bouillon and more. Price listed as Price-Bix plates for 8 cents.
Financial circles discuss a rival water firm to Scranton Gas and Water Co. to supply manufacturing needs. Reportedly funded by wealthy city men, the plan envisions drawing water from the Susquehanna River and offering lower rates for industrial users, under a new motor system.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban secured 33 acres of Delaware Lackawanna and Western land between Pettebone Street and the Cathedral cemetery, extending the plot to 47 acres. A landscape gardener will lay out the grounds, replacing the old pond and roundabout with an approach via a new 120 foot boulevard cut through Main avenue.
Michael McHale of Wimmorn was brought to the county jail yesterday charged with attempting to murder Moyd of Drinker. The quarrel occurred on November 14 and McHale allegedly tried to shoot Boyd. Boyd swore out a warrant before Squire C. W. Mack of Mr. Cobb, and McHale was jailed. McHale is about 62 years old.
Odd notice from Hene & Son and associates promising refunds on Croone's Woerrante Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs. Names listed include Dunmore, Providence, Davis Providenes, Reenteann Cn, Avoon, W. R. Manners, Kane, Minooka, Joseph Duvik, and Taylor.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad offers round trip tickets to Philadelphia for Penneybanks Day at the National Export Ex position. Travel departs November 16 and returns November 17 at a fare of 178.
Fteam Heating and Plumbing and P. F. & M. T. Howley of 221 Wyoming Ave in Scranton join a list of concerns. The item references Hotel Jermyn, Elgar 10 Howman Shaper in Scranton and a November date. Names Rev. Wil em Edear Penny G Bowman and Minn Elizabeth Shafer appear as local residents connected to the notice.
Dillon in Scranton Massachusetts Oliver son of John Dillon age four months funeral Thursday afternoon interment Cathedral cemetery Roach in Scranton November 15 1900 one and a half year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Roach of Bronco avenue
The advert touts paint that yields a smooth durable finish and long wear on large surfaces. It claims the coating will not peel crack or wear off until it completes its full duty and argues good oils are affordable.
Prominent Ridge Row Plot in Fronta near Nay Aug Park extends from Harrison Avenue to Arthur Avenue. Prices range from $500 to $600 with details via Ferber Trustee at 28 Connell Building phone 22.
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