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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1899

Page

6

West Scranton Fire Companies Host Visiting Units

Firefighters from Lebanon, Tewlshure, Allentown and Bloomsburg visited West Scranton to a joint reception at Columbia and Franklin firehouses. Delegations paraded through West Scranton and dined at St David's Hall. The event honored Columbia Hose and Franklin Engine companies with a silver trumpet gift and remarks by officials.

Columbia Hose and Chemical Company Franklin Engine Company Wombers Lebanon Tewlshure Allentown Bloomshure Weert Scranten Friendship Bloometure Atlen Hore Company Alfenteawchy Columbine Gneue Walon Leb Frankline Piommeburr Loi. McHenry Allentown Orie Corp Sheridan Band Cerelia Columbles St. David's Tall Materor Roberts Celestia Holtites West Scanton Alexander Mlonowell Alleniawnecompins Columbia Scranton Allen Hose Charles Corless Columbias Vom Howe House

Unions Visit Franklin Delegation at North Myde Park

A delegation from the Franklins met local union members at North Myde Park as the two groups paraded to Fine House. They were welcomed by reception committees after introductions and courteous exchanges.

Delaware and Hudson Stithan North Myde Park Aye

Parade and celebration fill city with festivity and revelry

The Sheridan band led by ex-Chief Hartman and the mascot One Was formed a parade to the central city. Firemen joined the asphalt dance as companies kept open houses all day and hosted visitors at their headquarters. Decorations and preparations marked the occasion.

Sheridan Band Hartman Firemn Secasion Nrenmnen

Couple Married in Simple North Ryde Park Ceremony

Thomes Veet and Mise Mary Eekel of Square op county were married by Hon. J A Sweat inoon Pextoniav at the parsonage on North Ryde Park avenue. The ceremony followed by a reception at Eqimi Top where the couple will reside. The bride and groom are described as amiable and promising.

Thomes Veet Mise Mary Eekel Square ‘Op J. A. Sweat

Funeral services held for child of Thothag family

Services over the remains of Sarah, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Thothag, were conducted at the home on South Filmore Avenue. Burial followed in Washburn Street Cemetery. Also noted is the funeral of an Abner and Mrs David Morris child with rites at the Siampson Methe dist Episcopal church and burial in Washburn Street Cemetery.

Sarah John Thothag South Filmore Thomas de Gruchy Washburn Street Conetera J. GB. Sweet Siampson Methedist Episcopal Church Officis David Morris Child Ten Mihiney

Local accidents report with several injuries

Charles Ornleh of 146 South Shor Min avenue was thrown from his wheel and cut on the feet. Henry Reiily of 1722 Price Street, a miner at Griggs shaft, sustained cuts to the back and head when a rock fall followed a blast. Richard Knodgen of Meridian Street injured his foot by an axe at Willams & Company's planing mill in Wash burn.

Charles Ornleh Shor- Min Avenue Dr Reynolds Henry Reiily Price Street Griggs Shaft Carrol Richard Knodgen Meridian Street Washburn Willams & Company

Notable Weel Serranton Men Head to Joplin Zinc Mine

Edwin G. Peters and William B. Mears, prominent young locals, left yesterday for Joplin Missouri to pursue interests in a zinc mine. Peters previously served as clerk at the Oxford mine and is known for his long tenure.

Edwin G. Peters William 4. Mears Weel Serranton Joplin Mr. Peters Oxford

Notable Local Coal Operator and Firm Member

A fragment notes Mr. Mod as a well known coal operator and member of the firm Meare & Penn. The text缺 mentions Peters itrovneia, printers, and a Lor e and builders.

Peters Itrovneia Mod Meare & Penn, Vontraac Lore and Builders

Local church events and community notices briefed

This evening the First Baptist ladies serve an Initial Supper at Mrs Derahines home on South Main from 5 to 9. Arvilia Cannoy's funeral will be at Washburn Street residence with services at St Patrick's and burial at Cathedral cemetery. West Scranton barber shop closes at noon for parade. Webster Literary and Dehing society meets tomorrow at Walter Evans 204 Nor Hyde Park Ave. Hyde Park Father Mathew Society holds annual hat in the armory on Oct 1. Plymout h Congregational church preaching next Sunday at 7 PM through winter. John OBrien of Luzerne Street won a drawing by Division 1 AOH Tuesday night. Washburn Street Presbyterian Ladies Aid holds an all-day session today. Catnip No Ws Patriotho Order Sons of America meets tonight.

Webster Literary and Dehing Society Walter Evans Hyde Park Avenue Hyde Park Father Mathew Society Armory Plymouth Congregational Church John O'Brien Luzerne Street Ancient Order of Hibernians Ladies’ Aid Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Catnip No. Ws Patriotho Order Sons of America

Dewey Celebration Witnesses and Local Health Update

Mrs Joseph Reynolds of Hampton Street is reported to be quite ill. Mr and Mrs F L York returned from New York after witnessing the Dewey celebration. Judge Will’s condition remains unchanged as inquiry last evening found him very weak. Patrolman John Metalligan, out for several weeks, has sufficiently recovered to resume ground duties.

Joseph Reynolds Hampton Street FL. York New York Dewey Will Joh Metalligan

Firemen Host Visiting Squad and Local Festivities Tonight

Tilascerlon firemen join visiting crew to present a drama amid auditorium preparations and refreshments. The Niagark hose company drama is in rehearsals as evergreen decorations go up at the campus venue. Local business notes include McNamara opening a West Market street store.

Tilascerlon Niagark Hose Company Munditorium Loring Peter Wei Jobin TY McNoamara J. B. Smithe Cashatore Hite Lear West Market Street McNamara Wit Delawire, Lackawanna and Western Company Cay- Ve Lieut Spelman Myers Wer Oach Patricke Kelly Ferdinand Street

Center Lot Sold at Cedar Avenue and Ibbons Street Corner

A partial notice reports a center lot sale at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Ibbons Street. Details are limited in the readable text.

Center Ton Cedar Avenue Ibbons Street

Odd Fellows Lodge installs officers and social events noted

The Connell lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows met at Pineham hall to install officers chosen by the district leader A. A. Vosburg. A session followed with speeches music and refreshments. Next week Residen Lodge to install new officers. Funeral for Helen Henn held from Marter avenue church service by Rev. R. Behind. William Mays and Miss Harbara Drill to marry tonight at the bride’s home with Rev W. A. North officiating. James F. Heat hosted Harrisburg delegation from the Niemen’s convention for a Lake Beranton excursion. Funeral of Stephen noted.

Dames Connell Lodge Order of Odd Fellowes Pineham Hall Circlup Avenue A. A. Vosburg Sonia Athed Albert Burden Nowle Grand Bert Hackett View Grand James Har King Assigiant Truntee Charles Simrell Oirand Leopold John Noble Grand Charles Mirts William Pole William Zane George Letterman William Poole Helen Henn Marter Avenue Rev RJ. Behind Church of Pewce Pittston Avenue Wiliam Mays Mise Harbara

Borough Sewers Ordinance Moves Forward in Council

An ordinance for laying sewers in the Second sewer district passed first and second readings at the council meeting. Introduced by Councilman Weber, it was referred to the sewer committee with the borough attorney and engineer. Next regular meeting expected to settle the matter.

Weber Matthew Coleman East Drinker Street John M. McDade Elmhurnt John M. Coleman Elm Chestnut Streets Annie McDonnell Pine Street Throop Elen Flannelly Jennie Hundle Mary Cullen Mar-gairet Ca Thomas Moon Richard Howking Jermyn Potter North Blakely Street Edward van Cleft Alj. van Cleft South Blakely Street Oneonta Henry Cook Cheat- Nil Street Archebald Thotines Doe Sald Cheetnut Street Mergn Wid Kyein Drinker Street Dunmore Presbyterian, Mission Kindergarten

Notable Visitors and Local Incidents Reported

Mr J J Crane visits New York while M Guslok plans Harrisburg business trip. James K K Conbey to perform viral solos in Providence tonight. Finn caused a rear residence disturbance at Tom Cotter’s but avoided major damage. Mrs Joseph Walsh visited Wilkes Barre yesterday.

J. J. Crane New York M. Guslok Harrisburg James KK Conbey Providence Finn Tom Cotter Joseph Walsh Wilkes-Barre

Tribune Seeks Representative in Green Ridge

The Tribune seeks a representative in Green Ridge. Apply by letter stating qualifications to join the staff and handle local coverage duties.

the Tribune Green Ridge

Obituary of Rev. Peter Christ's Mother Mre Christ dies in Chambersburg

The mother of Rev. Peter Christ of South Buwhon died at her Chambersburg home late Tuesday night. She was well known in South Beranven and survived by her sons Rev. Peter Christ of this city Rev. Adam Christ of Lebanon and Rev. Henry Christ of Lancaster and one daughter.

Peter Christ B& Mary South Buwhon Chambersburg Christ Bouth Beranven Hriat Deceumodle Thin Ciy Adam Christ Lebanon Henry Christ Lancaster

Charmin St Paul Woman Froces Arrest Flip in White Bear

A witty White Bear summer resident, Mrs B, rode a bicycle on a sidewalk despite a town ordinance. Police detain her after a lively exchange about arrest and a promised appearance at the justice office, ending with the officer leaving to fetch her bicycle and the crowd laughing.

St. Paul White Bear Friay Nancy Brig Justice's Office Fice

Largest Bible in the World Erected by Burmese King

In 1837 King Mindon Min built seven temples near Mandalay with white marble slabs engraved with a vast Buddhist Bible. Photographs reached England and Max Muller analyzed the inscriptions, but Burma's climate has begun to erode the marble, leaving only partial legible characters.

Minden-min Burma Mandalay Buddha Himsell Ingland Max Muller Mindon-min

Meaning of the saying The Kher can de no wrong

A judge remarks that the phrase suggests rulers may be beyond reproach or prone to illusions, likening monarchs to those under a spell or delusion. The comment hints at perceptions of authority being immune to critique and questions the legitimacy of such absolute power.

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