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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1898

Page

7

City Notes and Local Briefs From Scranton Paper

Mrs. Ann Dolphin injured after a fall at her daughter’s home. Jacob Fontius bonds on criminal assault charge set at 34 by Judge Archbould. Michael Kennedy jailed twenty days for stealing a ride on a DL&W train. Marriage licenses granted to Amasi Carpenter Lulu Foster Fred Lit Gretta Van Gorden. Gun shop break‑in on Wyoming Avenue. revolvers and knives stolen, likely by boys. Juror draw places Stormeny George Taylor in Pittsburgh to serve as petit juror. Vessie Jones fined for refusing to leave 233 Center Street. police court case against Mabel Williams noted. Charles J. Powell informed his son James is recovering from typhoid at Porto Rico. Funeral of Anthony Flannery held at Holy Cross Church. interment Cathedral Cemetery. Gymnasium class opened by YWCA with routines on termin system and American gymnastics. bicycle event planned for October 5.

Pennsylvania Day in Omaha Exposition Delegation Heads West

The Pennsylvania Commission led by Richard Jiry leaves for Philadelphia and then Omaha to attend Pennsylvania Day on October 5. Members travel on a special car, with free transport for staff provided by railroads, and headquarters set at the Hotel Millard in Omaha.

Jiry Richard Pennsyvania Philadelphia Omaha Commission Hotel Millard Charles Emory Smith Pennsylvania Mra. Smith Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Pennsylvania Railroad George W. Boyd Chicago, Milwaukee and S J. Paul John R. Pott Williamsport

Scranton Firemen Parade Shows Off In 32nd Annual Event

The 32nd annual Scranton Fire Department parade and inspection drew thousands as the force displayed its ready, workmanlike gear without flashy extras. Chief Hickey and district chiefs emphasized the business end of the department, while The Tribune prize banner was awarded to Century Company in a crowded, well-ordered procession along Mulberry and Wyoming avenues.

Tribune Century Company Scranton Hickey City Hall Washington Avenue Mulberry Street Burke and Dyerollee Voluntenr Firemen Associaton Yn Hickex Fire Department aAd K. Lewis EK. Jones M. Achy Charlies Wirth J. J. O'Malley Kas Raynor Franklin Engine Company Mayes Brow Nay Aug Engine Company Hove Liberty Hose Company Giih's Crystal Company Hote Carriage Neptune Engine Company Relief Hose and Chemical Company Germania General Phintey Engine Company Bugle Engite Company Columbia Hes and Chemical Company Lawrence Band Phoenix Chemical Company Chemical Waagon Niagara Hose Company Excelsior Boxe Company Hoover's Band Hook and Ladder Company Hook and Laader William Cone Howe P.O A. Drum Century Howe Company Cumberland Cornet Band Cumberland Kee Company Wyoming Avenue Linden Pen Mulberry Franklin Bprtie Penn Lackaewanna Eighth Adams Vine Washington Spruce Wyoming Lackawanna Chemins Josephine Bailey O'Cock Lackawanna Avenue Bailey

Billy Smith to Meet Jim Judge Next Monday Night

Welterweight champion Billy Smith travels from New York with Jack Skelly to Scranton for a big Monday night bout with Jim Judge. Local officials and media men from Wilkes-Barre anticipate large regional attendance with letters from Buffalo Elmira Syracuse and Philadelphia requesting seats. American Sporting club issues letters to holders to claim reserved tickets at Loftus and Melvin drug store to prevent confusion.

Billy Smith Jim Judge Smith Scranton New York Jack Skelly American Sporting Club P. S. Kisdale Wilkes-Barre Thomas Walker Judge-Smith Buffalo Elmira Syracuse Brooklyn Philadelphia Rochester American Club Loftus Melvin

Common Pleas Court verdict favors plaintiffs in many cases

A Scranton week in Common Pleas reports nine plaintiff victories in eleven trials and three amicable settlements. In Koslosk vs Dickson Brewing Co the jury awarded 192.62 for an eight year old injured by a wagon. A Throop estate dispute over 243.84 in barn repairs under Throop ownership involves Godfrey and Woodling with Major Warren and A A Chase for the plaintiff and Patterson & Wilcox for the defendant.

John Koslosk Dickson Brewing Company Owen Collina Scranton B. J. Woodling Throop Godfrey Keenan Woodling

Charity letters reveal medical aid for Thirteenth Regiment

A correspondence from J H Finnchney of Beranton sent a box of clothing, fruit, jellies, and wines to Medico-Chirurgical Hospital Philadelphia to aid the Thirteenth regiment soldiers. Dr Shoemaker and Prof Fox express gratitude as Sergeant Frutchey improves. two more boxes are forwarded.

Medico-Chirurgical Philadelphia John V. Shoemaker Dent Medico-Chirurgical Hospital Deu Dovtor Adgam Frutchey J. H. Finnchney J. H. Prutchey Sarah W. Springer Medico-hirurgical Hospital

Change For The Better Captain Kambeck Improves

Hospital authorities in Harrisburg report Captain Kambeck of Company B has shown a change for the better. He remains in very serious condition and his sister Mrs William Bond, sister of Captain John B Kambeck, received the update yesterday.

William Bond John B. Kambeck Company B Harrisburg

Autumn excursion to Mauch Chunk and Glen Onoko by CNJ

Central Railroad of New Jersey offers an autumn day trip this Sunday from Beranton Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley points to Mauch Chunk Glen Onoko and The Switchback. Low rates make the trip affordable with convenient hours and full comfort for patrons. Posters and hand bills at all company stations provide time, rates and information.

Mauch Chunk Glen Onoko Central Railroad of New Jersey Beranton Wilkes- Barre Wyoming Valley Vielt

Prominent Scranton Doctor Dr John Burnett Dies

Dr John Burnett a leading Scranton physician and civic figure died at his home 207 Linden Street after a nearly five year illness. He was conscious to the end and leaves a wife Margaret Hart and three surviving children Kenneth Vivian and John. Funeral plans include St Peter's cathedral with Lackawanna County Medical Society and Knights of Columbus involvement.

Scranton John Burnett Pase Linden Street D. J. Mac Goldrick Connell, Gardner and Reedy Burnett Canaan Wayne County Waymart Academy St. Bonaventure's College Allegany College of Physicians and Surgeons New York City Hoe Carbondale New York Lugerne County Medical Society Lackawanna County Medical Society Margaret Hart Kenneth Vivian John St. Peter’s Cathedral Hyde Park Catholic Lackawanna Hospital Knithi« of Columbus

Commissioners Clamp Down on Election Hearing Bickering

The court, led by Judge Archbald, ruled there is no basis for a formal ruling on Hamilton’s challenge to Duggan’s recess, asserting commissioners control hearings. Testimony from Lackawanna township featured many named witnesses and a Bentley certificate issue led to a witness disqualification.

Mr. Hamilton Archbald Duggan Lackawanna Township P. J. Disken Paulo Pam Giacomo Paffi Constantine Nasoni Antonio Breccina Michael Joyce Erric Brunogai Gioraani Sabatini Patrick Gallagher Martin Coyne David Lowery Owen Canarey John J. Joyce Thomas Luddon John J. Cusick John Kane Michael Kane Martin Flannery Sylvester Luciani Vincent Costa Luzerne Aaron Augustus Chase

Union Forms in Fleetville Women Organize WCTU Branch

W J McConnell visited Fleetville delivering addresses and gathering pledges and members for a Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Yesterday the ladies met at Universalist church and organized with officers including President Mrs Thomas Patterson and Recording Secretary Miss Maud DePue.

W. J. McConnell Fleetville Woman's Christian Temperance Union Universalist Church Ella DePue M. H. Howell Thomas Patterson Miss Maud DePue Miss Wells Dora Phillips Esther DePue Wallace Tiffany

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The fragment lists several titled women associated with social and organizational roles including juvenile work Sunday school mothers' work narcotics social purity and franchise leadership with names such as Mrs Ray Smith Mrs Ella McManus Mrs Tra Phillipe Mrs Emily Hobbs Mrs Etta Gueet and Mrs Esther DePue.

Ray Smith Ella .McManus Tra Phillipe Emily Hobbs Etta Gueet Esther DePue

Buffalo to Omaha Round Trip Ticket Offer

A special fare of 28.75 dollars is advertised from Buffalo to Omaha and return via Nickel Plate. Tickets sold good for travel on Oct. 4 and 10 with return validity within twenty one days, and on Oct. 17 and 24 with return valid until Nov. 4. For details contact a ticket agent or F J Moore Nickel Plate general agent Buffalo NY.

Buffalo Omaha Nickel Plate F. J. Moore Nickel Plate Road Main Street N. Y

Travel Rates From Scranton To New York

Travel notice listing low rate from Scranton Pennsylvania to New York with three day limit. September 8 and October 1 dates mentioned. Bee L. V. Wicket agents advertise eight dollar fare.

New York Lahigh Valley Scranton Bee L. V

Ladies and Mens Wool and Cotton Vests Sale

A catalog style display offers fleece lined vests for ladies Egyptian cotton vests natural wool vests and lightweight wool shirts for men with prices noted. Items range in price from 75 cents to 1.00 with emphasis on durable fabrics.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Schank & Spencer Spruce Street Statirs Ann Dolphin Thomas F. Brock Jacob Fontius Archbould August Bechimoft Michael Kennedy Providence Akerman Millar Delaware, Lackwanna and Western Marriage Licensis Amasi D. Carpenter Ede¢ila Lulu R. Foster East Benton Fred W. Lit Dickson Avenue Gretta van Gorden Gs Marion Street Ll. W. Tisdel United States United Fiites Pittsburg Stormeny George D.taylor Center Atraet Vessie Jones Gertie Black Jones Karius Mabel Williams Jones Girl Charles J. Powel Scramton Railway Company R. E. Langan Eleventh United States Infantry Porto Rico Mr. Powell James Anthony Flannery Anthony Mflannery Fourth Street Church of Holy Cross John Loughran Patrick Conway M. Kelly Daniel Loftus Frank Coughlin Stephen Murtha Patrick O'Malley Cathedral Young Women's Christian Association Milks Mickie Termin American Gymnastics Delcarte State Commission Pease Common Pleas Court Dickson City Brewing Company Kambeck John Burnett Commissioners Control UNION Omaha Exposition China Chine Wall J. W. Guernsey The Guernsey FURS Scranton, Pa Cloak and Fur House Lackawanna Ave Cle and Sporting Goods Florey & Brooks Washington Ave Court House Square Charles B. Scott Franklin Ave Money Savers Baskdts Sseass dC Lacka. Ave John I. Ladwig Prop Kizer Scranton Cash Store Suilobe Brunning SCIKAN+ TON SAVINGS BANK Mercereau & Connell Mt. Pleasant Coal Commonwealth Building Telehone W. T. Smith
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