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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1899

Page

5

Souvenirs of the Electric City and bargain book sale

Advertises Souvenirs of the Electric City with illustrated booklets about Scranton buildings industries mines and mills priced at 26 and 60 cents. Also features illustrated postal cards Cuban Porto Rico Philippines Hawaiian islands hand books 15 cents each. Bargains in paper cover books 60 cent books 25 cents 25 cent books 15 cents 26 cent books 10 cents blank account books for business use.

Scranton Cuba Porto Rico Philippines Hawaiian Islands Vest

Personal Dry Moon Enlists in Seventh Cavalry at Fort Wool

Dry Moon of the city base enlisted in the Seventh Cavalry and was sent to Fort Wool New York. Mr and Mrs Henry Belin Jr Mixa Belin Mre C H Welles and Col and Mrs WH M Boles among others plan extensive trip to the west and north leaving the city on Wednesday.

Dry Moon Seventh Cavalry Fort Wool N. Y Henry Belin Mixa Belin C. H. Welles WH. M. Boles Alamagorilo, No Mra J. R. Rock Telmont Terrace Woednemlay Weet North- Weert

Police arrest spree floods Centre Street station

Police hauled in many minor offenders yesterday and the night crew found the Centre Street station crowded, sending prisoners to the central station by patrol wagon. Henry McKeen and William Curtis were jailed again for running a gambling game on Franklin Avenue. Two Bellefonte runaways, aged fifteen, were arrested by Patrolman McMullen, one intoxicated.

Centre Street Central Station Henry McKeen William Curtis Chief Robling Franklin Avenue McMullen Bellefonte

A Brilliant Recital at St Luke’s Hall

A refined audience attended Marshall Darrach’s Shakespeare recital at St Luke’s Partsh Hall. His Merchant of Venice program showcased Shylock and Antonio with notable stage craft, complemented by tasteful sets and generous support from local benefactors and organizers.

St. Luke's Partsh Hall Marshall Darrach Acholar Mr. Darrach Durrach Darrach Plantetta Fancy Portla Shakespeare Xerine Brant Pictures Shylock Antonio Courteau

Runaway Horse Ends Parade Heroics on Lackawanna Avenue

Major Millar Grand Marshal of Hickey's parade rode a spirited horse on Lackawanna Avenue when the animal bolted. Eleven year old Anna Kilcullen was knocked down and dragged as the horse dashed toward First National bank. Millar fell but stopped the horse and helped the girl before seeking medical care at Dr. Leets. He suffered bruises and a hurt right arm.

Lackawanna Avenue Millar Hickey Cuifs C. Mattes Lackawanna Penn Avenurs First National Bank Anna Kilcullen Meridian Street Major Millar Frits Harnees Wyoming Washington Archiles

Arch Fire Destroys Evergreen Display at Wyoming and Mulberry

About 40 oclock last night an arson fire damaged an evergreen arch at Wyoming avenue and Mulberry street. The pine and wooden frame blazed briefly before Crystal Hose Company on Linden street arrived with hose and extinguished the flames using chemicals. The arch suffered significant damage to its beauty.

Wyoming Avenue Mulberry Street Crystal Hose House Linden Street

Remarkable Fire Scene Reproduced in Scranton Window

Connolly and Wallace deserve credit for a large Washington avenue display showing a small brick building on fire. A fireman with a hose stands at a window while another climbs a ladder to the roof. Broken panes reveal a heroic rescue amid burned curtains, glass, and debris.

Connolly & Wallace Washington Avenue Scranton

Diamond Shoe Shining Parlor Opens Tomorrow

The Diamond Shoe Shining Parlor for ladies and gems will open tomorrow October 7 with Bouvenira giveaways for all. A special department for ladies and the Lawrence Orchestra will attend at 453 Spruce Street.

Lawrence Orchestra Spruce Street

Physician to Reopen Office in Washington Ave

A physician who has been in Europe conducting a special study of diseases of women will reopen his office on Oct. at No. 408 Washington Avenue, inviting patients and colleagues to note the return.

Europe Washington Avenue

Fishing Ban Planned at Lake Henry Maplewood

Lake Henry Maplewood will close for fishing on October 15 due to bait restrictions. No live bait is permitted currently and Henry Silkman is cited in notices for the Pocono Ge cigar business.

Lake Henry Maplewood Henry Silkman

Officers of the Philadelphia Branch Chosen

Mrs T H Darlington declined re election as editor of the Quarterly and Mrs T H Wilkenson was elected in her place. The Philadelphia Branch of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society met at Flin Park church with brief sessions. Reports from missionaries and election of officers across conferences, plus remarks by Mrs Baldwin on global evangelistic work, highlighted the program.

T. H. Darlington the Quarterly T. H. Wilkenson Baldwin Convention of Te Philadephia Women's Foreikn Mieionary Society Methwlia Epiacopal Ehtreh Flin Park Hersel Lincoln Willibgeton Emicrones A. H. Lewin Thomas Wakelin Philadelphia J. H. Darlington Quarterly Friend Mers. Reiee DB Piste Hiladelphia View Morr Bouckes Wheeler Aira L. Bennett Wyoming Weilley Chimbera Erie Mins Mare Crouch Washington A. C. Elle Brie H. Fisher Central Pennsylvania Bri. J. Chav Central Pennsylon J.P. Hanna Li'sburg Coperfence M. 8 Hard Wyieming W. V. Hazeltine B.A. Hyer A. W. Towland Wilmington W. K. Wineald Pittsburo Mixes Marv McCord Central Pennsylvaniia H. G. Bienfer T. Ll. Mackenson Pittsburg Awistor W. A. Church Meanager Mra Bowen 8. Rosewel N. A. Church J. N. Chabcb W. G. Combes MM. Cooper M. EK. Cronham Virdue Karl Mee William Field P. H. Orchard Dirlington L. Keen M. A. Spencer Japan Lloyd Mexico Mose Wilkes-Barre Secrist Kyle Payre Mra. L Graham Augusta Dickerson Hakodat J. Carnahan Fitisburg CC. Benseoter China Misa Timberman 8. C. Lodge Girls’ Collegiate Institute Mise Hampton Janon J. B. Metylloch Railroad Committee Mine Liewellyn Mies Landers Ger Mies Willian Miss White Mise Mra. Foes L. Baldwin Chris Cilia Jes. Quisny

Special prices and ad items for groceries and oils

A garbled ad listing special prices on Poland Water in multiple sizes with rebates, olive oils including a pure brand and Best French Olive, Cotton Seed Oil, Wheaten Flour and related products, plus a Wheat Coffees line. Names and amounts are partly unreadable but indicate bulk and per bottle or per case pricing.

Wilson Bros

Reception at Connell Home for Missionary Delegates

The Connell residence at Clay avenue and Vine street hosted delegates of the missionary society yesterday from 4 to 6 PM. Mrs. Connell led the reception in the name of the local auxiliaries with aid from Mrs. Cyrus D. Paws and others. A large crowd, including wives of city pastors and prominent church workers, visited rooms decorated with LaTrance rome and enjoyed refreshments served by several young families.

Congresiman William Connell Clay Avenue Vine Street Connell Philadelphia Cyrus D. Paws Princeilia Mennett L. Keen J. L Darlington T. TH. Wilson Amos Wakelin C. M. Giffin J. S McAnults C. R. Connell B. Ponman Missionary Society P. J. Bennett

Auctioneers VanBrink and Lewis Buy Fe. 3B Leonard Plant

VanBrink and Lewis of New York purchase the entire stock machinery and plant of Fe 3B Leonard at 04 Wekawanna Avenue. They plan to job in lots at low cost before shipment to New York and must vacate by October 1.

VanBrink & Lewis New York Leonard Wekawanna Avenue

Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ends Teething Troubles

Indicates Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has aided millions of mothers for over fifty years during teething. Claims include easing pain, stopping wind colic, and curing diarrhoea with a global druggist endorsement. Price listed as twenty five cents per bottle.

Winslow Ave. Winson Booth

Edward OMalley's Shocking Death at Suburban Electric

Fulwandt OMalley 8 year old son of Thomas OMalley of Bellevue died while repairing wires at Hitchcock court. He hung upside down on a pole after an apparent live wire shock. Coroner to hold inquest. another worker Thomas Finnegan was on ground and witnessed the accident.

Fulwandt O'Malley Bellevue Hitchcock Court Coar Hahnemann Hospital Thomas Finnegan O'Malley Yr Mualley Finnecen Cusick Undertaking Establishment Thomas O'Malley Belle- Vue M. FP. O'Malley Roberts

Recital Tuesday Night By Ada B Dean At Fluernsey Hall

Miss Ada B Dean dramatic reader will present a recital next Tuesday evening at Fluernsey's Hall assisted by Miss Grace E Spencer contralto and Scranton conservatory chorus. Program includes readings and songs by Trewin Spencer Den Ted Taleb Dena Mike Spencer and Whittier with chorus, piano, and organ accompaniment.

Ada B. Dean Fluernsey's Hall Ada E. Dean Grace E. Spencer Scranton Conservatory of Music Miss den Ted Taleb Gaynor Dena Mike Spencer

Nickel Plate offers Buffalo Seattle excursion at 74.50

During the W. C. T. U. convention Nickel Plate road tickets from Buffalo to Seattle and return are set at 74.50. Valid Oct 1, 18 and M, return through Nov 11. Fast express trains connect in Chicago with western lines. First class equipment includes gas lighting steam heat and modern amenities with dining car service.

Nickel Plate Road Buffalo Seattle Wash Chicago Western F. J. Moore Main Street

Last Grand Excursion to Niagara Falls Offered

The Lehigh Valley announces the season's grand excursion to Niagara Falls at a five dollar rate. Tickets go on sale from Scranton on December tenth with trains including the regular service except the Black Diamond Express limited for return on the same date. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details. Benham's Pills for distress after eating. Jes Spience Finest wines and clears at one’s $29 Spruce street.

Lehigh Valley Rairesd Fsat Niagara Falls Scranton Det Lehigh Valley Ticket Spruce Street

Winners Announced From Firemen's Fair Prizes

The fire department announces prize winners from the fair held at city hall. Winners include an instrument coupon redeemable at Guernsey's music store, a silver net, an olive bicycle, a carriage, and a kitchen range, all listed with ticket numbers and sponsors.

Guernsey Clarke Brothers W. T. Bingham

Four Council Members Attend Sketchy Meeting After Firemen’s Event

Quorum not present as only four select council members arrived when the roll was called. Finley Bow, J. A Lane Ing, CB Chittenden, and J. F E Roche attended before adjournment to next Thursday night. A motel Jermyn Cigar promotion note appears at the end.

Finley Bow J. A Lane Ing Chittenden J. FE Roche

Clarke Bros Exhibit Edison Phonograph Exhibition

Clarke Bros promote the Edison Concert Grand Phonograph as the most perfect talking machine with clear voice reproduction. They invite the public and friends to visit their exhibition rooms to hear the device firsthand.

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M. Norton Lackawanna Avenues THE Griffin Yoming Nettleton’s Commonwealth Building Ackawanna the Penn Avenue A. B. Warman the Lackawanna Hardware CO Lackawanne Avenue St. Luke's Parish House Arch Dr. Parke Cyrus D. Foss Batlet J. Ook T. ON Rogers Mra. Co BE. Davis Adam Stearle Delaware and Hudson Treve Furey Steelman Burdam Miller Lord Russia Italy France England America Carien- Fending Charles Miner Wilkes Barre Joseph Lewis Abraham Lincoln Wayne McVeagh Simon Cameron McCauley Keneral Chria‘tan KK. Ross Charlie Germantown Poland Coursen’s E. G Coursen Edward O’malley Inquest Mary Elisabeth Phelps Miss Trewin Bole Mie Fernand Dontzetts Spencer Benham Select Council Jermyn Miss Kline Kk. and Clarke Bros Chas Scott Furniahings Bell & Skinner Jermyn Building Mears Building Washington Ava Matthews Bros Hand & Payne Washington Ave Pire Arms Felton Penn Ave Conrad Pierce’s Market Maurice River Blue Point
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