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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1899

Page

8

Local Officials Question Philadelphia Venture

Fragmented readable text mentions a commission in Philadelphia and a venture tied to a New York entity. References to individuals Martin Gall Gavin Tr. BL Stal and others hint at a construction or manufacturing project. Details are garbled but indicate annual vacations and a posed public interest in a county project.

Martin Gall Spoondatues Olaeng Ili Gavin Delees New Heikthil

Third Annual Bauer Band Concert at Lyceum

Bauer's Band presents its third annual concert at the Lyceum on Tuesday evening November 2. The program includes overtures the House Dane Sapp Beenes from Lucian Di Lamme selections Cornet solos and a finale. The Delware Lackawanna & Western railroad offers round trip tickets to Philadelphia at one way fare plus five cents for admission during sale dates October 2 through November 22. Full details available at any Lackawanna ticket agent. Smoke the Hotel Jermyn cigar.

Bauer Lyceum Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company Philadelphia Fere Lackawanna

Lectures on Ancient Rome Presented by Rev Walter Q Scott

Rev Walter Q Scott delivers the first of five Rome lectures at the high school auditorium for Bar Griffin Post. The talk features stereopticon views of public buildings churches obelisks statues and paintings including Michael Angelo’s Moges Licretia and her maidens Cornelia and her jewels and scenes of Roman home life. Additional lectures follow November 2 November 24 December 1 and December 14.

Walter Q. Scott Griff Post Cave Rome Bar Grif Beott Michael Angelo Moges Licretia Cornelia Alec

A Professional Beggar Brought to Police With Boy

Joseph Mormostky and a young boy were brought to police quarters at the municipal building. Doctors noted the boy’s conduct was provocative and troublesome, prompting police custody for inquiry. Mrs. Duggar of Associated Charities has been tracking the boy’s begging activity and is arranging a hearing today.

Joseph Mormostky Duntivell Woshington Avenue Gota Cherry Street Bia

De Pachmann Coming to Town as Musician Talent

A fragmentary piece presents Vladimir De Pachmann as a celebrated pianist with extraordinary technique and emotive power. It praises his style as grave yet gentle, his expressive phrasing, and the captivating force of his performances.

de Pachmaann de Pachmann Vladimir de Pachmann Tle Faoene Fager

Entertainers Delight Guerngey Hall Audience

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Conductors staged an evening at Guerngey Hall featuring Edith Miller in a piano solo and a female chorus performing My Creole Lie. Recitations followed by Miss Corry and Mrs Sion. The program included musical pieces by Tizelle Hawley and Sadie Dougherty, closing with remarks by John Renier. A rocking chair was won by Miss Murs McAllister at Gilpsy Grove Duymoore.

Guerngey Hall Edith Miller Sadie Dougherty Agnes McHale Nel Hartington Agnes Jwottus Margaret McNults Corry Sion

Fred E Brooks Tonight At St Luke’s Jewish House

The Pied Emerson Brooks will entertain at St Luke's Jewish House auditorium for the benefit of a summer home for poor women and children. Endorsed by the metropolitan press, the event promises an enjoyable evening with good seats at Powell's and in the house.

St. Parish House Uite Powell's Payled House

Scranton High and Williamsport Battle for State Title

Tomorrow at Athletic Park the Williamsport and Scranton high schools meet for the Inter state championship. Williamsport hopes to repeat after a win over Scranton and Scranton aims to claim the title with standout plays funded by local merchants. A large crowd is expected for a hard fought game.

Scranton High School Williamsport Athletic Park Scranton Wil- Hamaport Swart

Tribute to the Jewish People in World History

Rev. Madison C. Peters spoke to a large audience on Jewish prominence in world history and various fields. He cited Jewish contributions in war, science, arts, and professions, and argued against prejudice while noting statistics on population, persecution, and social integration.

Europe Muro Enmand Maren Trothechild Piermittel House of Ile Joseph Oomberg David de Leon Tieuterints Tn Dndie Spain Maine

Wanted l e l p Advertisements in The Tribune Want Columns

The Tribune explains that want advertisements in the Want columns reach the best class of seekers for various positions. The notice highlights how these ads attract reliable applicants and how to place a concise, clear message to maximize response.

the Tribune

Reading material sent to Manila bound soldiers

Local branch of the YMCA arranged a shipment of 240 pounds of papers and magazines for American troops bound for Manila. A box of reading material is sent from New York this week, with more to follow from Barnton as quantities are gathered. Money gifts are accepted at the YMCA rooms, 21 Washington Avenue, to help forward the books and magazines to the troops.

Manik VY M.t. al New York Focal Association T. A. Ta Ench Beranton Mahy Washington Avenue

Butcher Severely Injured In Sausage Machine Accident

Charles Potter, a local butcher, was injured yesterday while manufacturing sausage his right hand was caught in a sausage machine two fingers were severed at the tips and completely off he was taken to Lackawanna Hospital where his hand was dressed and he returned home.

Charles Potter Lackawanna Hospital

Conservatory concert opens Saturday at nine

Under the conservatory auspices Godewsky planial Gamble Kas so and Rihtl pianist formerly with Patt and Melba present a recital. Tickets available at the conservatory and miele stores. Clawrany opens Saturday next at the conservatory at 9 o'clock.

Conservatory Godewsky Planial, Gamble Kasso Rihtl Patt and Melba Miele Clawrany

Winter term opens at Boranton Conservatory of Music

The Boranton Conservatory of Music starts its winter term next Monday for all departments. Katharine Timberman, teacher of voice culture and singing, will join the faculty at the conservatory.

Boranton Conservatory of Music Mikes Katharine Timberman B Cranton Conservatory of Isle

Ridge Row Plot Offers City Lots From Hallisen Ave to Arthur Ave

Property ads describe Ridge Row Plot fronts on Ridge Tow near Ney Ave Pap and spans Hallisen to Arthur avenues. Lotes priced from 00 to 806 with trustee Ferber listed for details and phone contact at 1022 206 Connell Building.

Ridge Row Ridge Tow Ney Ave Hallisen Avenue Arthur Avenue Ferber Connell Building

Campbell’s Condensed Soups Featured At Great Atlantic

In demand Campbell’s Condensed Bourne stand praised for purity and flavor. Assorted varieties listed include Ox Tall, Julienne, Mutton, Groth, Vegetable, Pea, Heef, Mock, Turtle, Tomato, Fouillon, Chicken Gumbo, Mulligatawny, Clam Chowder and more. Prize seven plates for 1 cent. delivery offered by Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. at 14 South Main Avenue. phone 723.

Campbell's Bourne Great Atlantic and the Pacific Tea Co Iwekawanna Avenue South Main Avenue

New Delaware Valley and Kingston Railroad Plan Nears Completion

Plans for a new coal outlet and a proposed Erie and Wyoming Valley rail line were reviewed at Pennsylvania Coal company offices in Dunmore. William V. Thorne and George P. Smoith led discussions with Anthracite Operators and local shippers. a November 22 meeting was set, and initial work aims for a single-track line from Lackawaxen to Kingston with eventual double tracking.

Pennsylvania Coal Company Dunmore Anthracite Operators Association William V. Thorne Delaware Valley and Kingston Railroad Company Yeaterday George PD. Smoith Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company Pennsylvania Company oMees Ly Dunmore Erie and Wyoming Tribune Thorne Teli Wailerf-Astoria New York Association Inthigelty Atee Attein Delaware Valley Kingston Road Rosendale Cement Company Jis Lackawaxen Kingston

Golden Wedding Celebrated by McWilliamses After Fifty Years

Mr and Mrs John T McWilliams of Lackawanna avenue marked a half century of marriage. He was born in Aberdeen Scotland and arrived 45 years ago with his wife Miss Elle Wright. They settled near Towanda then Philadelphia before joining Lackawanna Iron and Steel where he has been timekeeper for 44 years. The couple hosted many friends at their home and observed a family gathering with children and grandchildren present. The three children are James a Delaware and Hudson clerk Alexander T proprietor of an underwear establishment and another son referenced in the text.

John T. McWilliams Upper Lackawanna Avenue Philadelphia J. J. Albright Selden T. Scranton Old Rolling Mill Wy. H. Pratt Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company

Dainty and effective items offered with careful selection

The vendors highlight exceptionally dainty and effective products chosen with care and advertise sales prices that reflect a small margin.

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