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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1899

Page

5

Souvenirs of the Electric City and More Books

Advertises Souvenirs of the Electric City with images of Scranton landmarks at 26 and 50 cents. Also offers illustrated Postal Cards and hand books on Cuba Porto Rico the Philippines and Hawaii at 15 cents. Bargains on paper cover books 60 cent titles at 25 cents and 25 cent books at 10 to 15 cents. Blank account books available in various sizes.

Scranton Cuba Porto Rico Philippines Hawaiian Islands Vest

Local Names and Ventures Highlight unsettled city news

Personal W Fallistead of Wyoming avenue is described as a New York city resident. Dr J J Peck returns from New York City. John Saylor to officiate as court reporter in Wayne county this week. Patrolman John Peustes retires from a duel with his brother at Utica. James MM Duffy of Butte City visits sister Mrs Mary Duffy of Kim street and returns home. Emilee Medical society meeting in Philadelphia is noted. JW Coolidge of this city honored by the president for a chairmanship role in a bureau. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised as a health aid for business men. Smoke the Pocenose clear. Journeymen Plumbers at 140 Spruce street listed with telephone 159%.

W. Fallistead Wyoming Avenue New York City J. J. Peck John Saylor Wayne County John Peustes Utica James MM, Duffy Butte City Mon Mary Duffy Kimestreet Theentag Emilee Medical Society Philadelphia Dee JW. Coolidge Cceirmanktin Qurrery

Scranton Triumph Over Carbondale In Rough Football Match

The Scranton team defeated Carbondale in a hard fought afternoon game at Athletic Park. Arch Proven led Lackawanna with strong runs and a key score, while Carbondale repeatedly held their opponents at bay until late in the contest. The Indians mixed promising gains with fumbles as Brown and Forbes contributed on offense and defense.

Lackawanna and Carbondale Tindhing Athletic Park Scranton Carbondallans Arch Lackawanna Voth Doewna Carbondale Couth Meadgene Ain Brown Tive Lackawonna Brown FC Murrin Carton Saikawann Hipple Lackawinna Indians Bush Brown Agai Billie Forbes Stark Downe Bills Tne

Verdict in favor of Rorick over Park Policeman

Judge Gunster directed a verdict for the plaintiff in the Rorick vs Park Policeman McManamon case after 4 half hour deliberations. The jury awarded Rorick 200 with 10 remitted to the city. Other actions included Tessie Hircines of Carbondale awarded 3258 against T Z Fanning Co for Higgins injured at a carbonale laundry.

George Rorick Park Patrick J. McManamon Gunster Bind- Inc Korick Tessie Hircines Carbondale T. Z. Fanning & Company Miss Higgins Edwards O'Konnell

Child Burned To Death Playing Near Bonfire

Three year old Johnnie Mozyack of Mmeet Street died after his clothes caught fire while playing near a bonfire. His mother burned while helping extinguish the flames. He died at 2 a.m. after being taken to Lackawanna hospital.

Johnnie Mozyack Mmeet Street Lackawanna Hospital

Knights of Honor Conclave to Convene in City

The Grand lodge Knights of Honor will hold a four day session in this city starting Monday with headquarters at Hotel Jermyn. The convention opens Tuesday for business at Odd Fellows hall with attendees including Ex Mayor H W Allison Allen town Whole grand dictator W J Robinson Erie grand reporter and Supreme Dictator Shannon of Georgia.

Knights of Honor Hotel Jermyn Odd Fellows' Hall H. W. Allison Allentown W. J. Robinson Erie Shannon Georgia

Series of Sermons by Rev J P Moffat

Rev J P Moffat of Washburn Street Presbyterian will begin a series on Paradise starting next Sunday evening. The first discourse is Paradise Given followed by Paradise Next on October 15 and Paradise Regained on October 22. The sermons are expected to draw large audiences.

J. P. Moffat Washburn Street Presbyterian Church

Board of Health session selects James Leyshon as crematory head

The Sta meeting chose James Leyshon as superintendent of the crematory after a motion to reorganize the force. Dr. Reynolds urged dismissing the former supervisor Thomas and Leyshon’s nomination passed without opposition. The board also urged Scranton Railway to remove summer cars and vaccinate schoolchildren, with Dr. Allen backing street cleaning reforms. Leyshon, 32, is James Leyshon, brother of County Detective Thomas Leyshon, and resident of the Fourth ward.

Sta James Leyshon Thomas Leyshon Allen Elty Horn Thomas Wis Thomas Malley Reyfelds Leges Scranton O'Malley Mise Sweeney Board of Control Scranton Railway Company

Dance in Music Hall by Nay Aug Engine Company

Nay Aug Engine and Hose Company and the Nay Aug Drum Corps held a hall last evening in Music Hall entertaining a large crowd of friends and visiting firemen. Hayes Orchestra provided the dancing music and a Jolly good time was enjoyed by all attendees.

Nay Aug Music Hall George Suydam Frank E. Reese Fred Zizelman James Rigfall Charles Zeidler O. A. Beemer

Will of Kenwell P Patterson Admitted to Probate

The will of the late Kenwell P Patterson of Carbondale is now in probate. He left all personal property to his wife and children. Real estate in Pennsylvania and West Virginia with surface and mineral rights, mining leases, and the authority to sell were left to Augustus Roswell and Levi Patterson as executors.

Kenwell P. Patterson Carbondale Pennsylvania West Virginia Augustus, Roswell Levi Patterson K. & Kettew HH. G

Chief Rosling's Men Prepare for Parade Crowd Control

Chief Robling finished preparations for today as none of his men join the parade. They will focus on crowd handling and keeping streets clear for marchers. Twenty five specials will supplement the regular police, most in uniform. Regular officers work fifteen hours today.

Robling

Special Prices on Poland Water and Olive Oil

Special prices list for Poland Water 100 pints aerated with a 1150 rebate and quartal aerated with 5.00 rebate. Includes Coursen s Brand Olive Oil described as absolutely pure with eight dollars per dozen. Also lists French Olive Oil at 75 per CAE, Pure Cotton Seed Oil, Wheaten Flour, Wilson Bros Diabetic Flour and White Shred Drink A Wheat Coffee.

Wilson Bros

The Worrip Man's Frteewn and Warner's Safe Cure Claim

The article argues mental distress triggers physical illness and links Bright's disease to financial stress. It touts Warner's Safe Cure as a reliable remedy that no longer fails, urging readers to follow those who have benefited from its discovery.

Bright Warner

Fire Destroys Two Greenwood Hotels Near Minooka

A noon blaze at Greenwood near Minooka destroyed two wooden hotels and damaged a third building. Edwin Fasseld’s hotel and Mary Mullen’s residence burned, with limited water supply from wells hindering firefighting. Losses were estimated at about 1,200 for Fassold and 4,500 for Mullen. The fire remained isolated and did not threaten the town.

Greenwood Minooka Edwin Fasseld Turnpike Greenwood Coal Company Mr. Fasseld Fassold Mary Mullen Fpassold Mullen Passold Mullein Busia

Tin Plate Factory Proposal Visits City

Secretary Dr. B. Atherton of the board of trade received a letter from L. K. Torbet of Chicago proposing a tin plate factory in this city. He plans to arrive October 18 to confer with the manufacturers committee on details of the industry.

B. Atherton Board of Trade L. K. Torbet Chicago

New Members of Third Order at St Peter's Cathedral

Yesterday the feast of St Francis of Assisi was observed at the Catholic church. In St Peter's cathedral Rev John Goughran received twenty new members into the Third Order of St Francis. Twenty five were professed and J Meteldrick delivered a sermon on the Ire and virtues of the group Fraved. The ceremonies closed with benediction.

Francis of

Hardware Dealers Buy T. B. Leonard Stock In New York Move

VanBrink and Tewls of New York announce the purchase of the entire stock machinery and plant of T. B. Leonard of 514 Lakkiwanna avenue. They will ship the goods to New York and have until October 15 to vacate the premises.

VanBrink & Tewls New York Audiioncers T. B. Leonard Lakkiwanna Avenue

Scranton Leads County Voter Totals in Registration

County wide voter registration shows 46,964 voters, up from 45,802 last December. Scranton accounts for more than half the county’s total with 24,007 registered voters, Carbondale 3,795, and the remainder 17,970. Recent district figures break down votes by precinct.

Scranton County Commissioners Office Carbondale Couinry Strangton

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Promises Teething Relief

Vintage ad copy touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and colic, claiming it softens gums, relieves pain, and cures wind colic and diarrhea. It markets the product to mothers and notes a price of twenty five cents per bottle.

Welcome Home Reception for Bishop Hoban at St Thomas College

Students of St Thomas College tendered a welcome home reception yesterday for Rt Rev M J Hoban. Brother Andrew gave the address of welcome as the college choir sang selections and pupils recited pieces. Rev Fathers MacColdrick Cough and Golden attended the event with Beechams Pills and Hotel Jermyn advertisement lines appearing in the page.

M. J. Hoban St. Thomas College Brother Andrew Cutlen Heban Germany Aboveine Collizan Paul Hirrett George Edmunds Chas. J. Walker Harry Conners Walter McNally Thomas Jordan MacColdrick Cough and Golden

Stevens Hendrickson Wedding May Be On Court Street

In the Court Street Methodist Episcopal parsonage on October 4, 186, at noonday, Judd W. Stevens of Jaaa Ridge and Miss Grace Mae Hendrickson of Providence were united in marriage by Reverend G. Lyman. Cyril Cantwell, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. J Cantwell of 140 Madison Avenue, Dunmore, died October 4, 1800 and funeral is this afternoon with interment at Cathedral Cemetery.

Archbald Benton Eueade Ash Covington Clifton Worbondale Ait Arboreale Yat Dalton Alwtriet Dunmore Kimhuret Beawns Fell Areereey Gouldsboro Glenburn Seneereeas Greenfield Township Jefferson Township Jermyn Iwetes Stene Lehigh Township la Plume Ceee Lackawanna Madison Township Mayfield Newton Township Abington Township Old Porge Eochte Aerteeweene Neueenee Rasom Recuring Brook Bcranton Seceneess sfiOl Tat Ghetirle Stevens — Hendrickson Court Street Rev. G. & Lyman Judd W. Stevens Jaaa? Ridge Grace Mae Hendrickson Providence Cantwell Scranton Cyril Mra. J Madison Avenue Terment Cathedral Cemetery

Paint Oils Promise Long Lasting Finish At Low Cost

Our assortment includes oils for paint that promise a durable finish. A large mat face can be covered and the coating will resist peeling and cracking until it completes its duty. These prices prove good quality need not be expensive.

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M. Norton Lackawanna Avenue the Griffin Art CO Zoo Wyoming Avenue Nettleton’s Washington Avenue Commonwealth Building Ackawanna Penn A. A Warman Hood Sar- Sapariia Spruce Street Joy Maker HE Lackawanna Hardware CO Carbondale Indians Man Vaughn Rutherford Walters J. Martin Forbes Hanson Brown Hitugeing Elampy Rorick Board OF Health D. G. Thomas Ball The Nay Aug Engine and Hose Company R. P. Patterson Chief Rosling Poland Coursen'’s E. G Coursen Anna Avenue TIN Plate Factory Third Order St. Peter's Cathedral Minh Trier Spring Brook Townelly Root Abington Tow Boroueh Taylor Abington Winton Ay Waverly Borage Ais P. F&m. T. Lowley Wyoming Ave Taree Russia Sudents Bishop Hoban Beecham Bell & Skinner Edison Phonographs Chas, B. Scott Franklin Avenue Mears Building Washington Ava Matthews Bros Hand & Payne Washington Ave Felton Penn Ava Conrad Pierce’s Market Turkey Powls Springer Ducksou Squahe Das Tockaway Mauriceiver Blue Mount Csaters Pierge’s Market Penn Avenue
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