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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1899

Page

4

Counterfeiting Case on Trial in U S District Court

Lancaster defendant Kendig testifies on joining the counterfeiting plot in 1862 and explains the telegraphic code used with El lery P Ingham. The trial of Ingham and Harvey Newitt continues as witnesses recount bribe schemes, secret service dealings, and payments totaling thousands.

William L. Kendig Ingham Philadelphia United States Ellery P. Ingham Harvey K. Newitt Jacobs-Kendig-Taylor-Bredell McPherson United States District Court Lancaster Newitt Shields Kendig Hildebrand Mr. Shields William M. Jacobs Secret Service Jacobs Mendig Kendix Miss Lodge McManus

Private detective work cited in court adjournment

The avcret Counsel pressed Operative McManus to admit that some dealings had not been entirely regular as the court adjourned for the day.

McManus

St Thomas tops Carbondale 2 0 in grueling grid clash

St Thomas college defeated Carbondale Indians 2 to 0 at Athletic Park yesterday afternoon. A safety early in the second half provided the only score as St Thomas, powered by heavy line play and standout runs by Langan Kirkwood and the O’Hara brothers, held the Indians with tough defense and punting.

St. Thomas College Carbondale Indians Athletic Park Carbondale St. Thomas Bt. Thomas Big Jim Connery Guart Scranton Zang St. Thomas Rooters O'Hare Indians Hope Hodgins

Exceptions Filed In Equity Suit Between Railway And Northwest Coal

The New York Ontario and Western Railway company protests that Northwest Coal’s answer omits months for car deliveries and fails to specify violations of the act of Congress. It argues the contract lacks clear rates and lists, and seeks full, true, and sufficient replies detailing acts, prices, and entities affected. The plaintiff requests the court compel comprehensive answers to enable proper trial preparation.

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company Northwest Coal Company Alfred Hand James E. Murr Northwest Company

Old Hollisterville Landmark Destroyed by Fire

The residence of E. B. Hollister, over ninety years old and a famous landmark, at Hollisterville was totally destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The occupants escaped in their night clothes with little time to flee.

E. B. Hollister Hollisterville

Naked Lamps Trigger Gas Explosion At North Mahanoy Mine

At North Mahanoy colliery in Mahanoy City on October 1, John Lasko and George Lash released gas in the West Buck Mountain gangway. Their naked lamps ignited the gas and the ensuing explosion caused severe burns that may prove fatal to both men.

Mahanoy City North Mahanoy John Lasko George Lash West Buck Mountain Gangway

Prosperity Gleams as Two Industrial Centers Open

They illuminate two industrial centers in old Schuylkill Portsville amid Oct 10 reports. The Philadelphia and Reading car shops at Palo Alto now run twelve hours daily. The Allison Tron works at Part ycoon operates day and night shifts. The concern is overrun with orders.

Old Schuylkill Portsville Philadelphia Reading Palo Alto Allison Tron Partycoon

THOUGHT LESS WOMEN GAVE LITTLE THOUGHT TO MY HEALTH

Women share testimonials about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. Mrs War of Canton Ohio reports relief from uterine trouble and fainting spells after using the products, and Mrs ToLur of Philadelphia says one bottle helped and eight bottles made her gain weight and improve health.

Lydia E. Pinkham A. ToLur Hilton St Philadelphia Mrs. Pinknam

Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough Parades and Parties

A Dunmore Borough report notes 400 St Mary's parishioners led by John Hughes marching to Erie and Wyoming station to join the Scranton procession. The group included M T S and GB society cadets with a Roma Band ball planned. Mr and Mrs Cowell hosted a surprise party.

Scranton Society Oif St. Mary's Church Erie and Wyoming Station John Hughes Tine

Surprise party greets Cowell home honoring Clyde

A surprise gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Cowell on Riggs Street last evening. Family and friends, including Clyde Cowell’s relatives and neighbors, attended the pleasant event with refreshments before guests departed.

A. R. Cowell Rige Street

Roma Band Announces Fifth Annual Ball in Keystone Hall

The Roma band will host its fifth annual ball on Saturday evening October 21 in Keystone hall. A waltz contest offers a gold ring to the winning couples. The bandmen have given several concerts around town and thank patrons for support.

Keystone Hall

Local hires and relocations in town business scene

James O Haro of Pine street takes a position with Grocer Frank T Mongan of Chestnut street and starts immediately. Shoemaker Michael Maffuedly of Elm street closes his shop after six years and relocates to Rome N Y to continue his trade. Thomas O Hare of Mine street will begin as bookkeeper for Dunmore Lumber company next week. Tribune news items should be left at James McHale's drug store on Elm Street.

James O'Haro Pine Street Frank T. Mongan Chestnut Street Horo Michael Maffuedly Elmstret Rome Thomas O'Hare Mine Street Dunmore Lumber Company The Tribune James McHale Elm Street

Personal notices from Carbondale and surroundings

Miss Margaret Gannon of Carbondale visits Miss Mary Mc Hale on Elm street. Rev W F Gibbons resumes ministerial duties after a brief illness. Mrs Edward Noggles of Pittston visits her parents on North Blakely street. Thomas Roaney of Mil street improving after a severe typhoid fever attack. Mrs Grace Jenkins of Butler Street ill with typhoid fever. Frank E Blickensa of Chestnut street confined to bed. Also an advertisement touts Howl's Capparilla with claims of cures and Hood’s Pills for liver ailments.

Margaret Gannon Carbondale Mary McHale Elm Street W. F. Gibbons Edward Noggles Pittston FH. Bandera North Blakely Street Thomas Roaney Mil Street Grace Jenkins Butler Frank E. Blickensa Chestnut Street Ble Roe Whey

Central New Jersey rail updates and new engine delivery

Three special trains of twelve cars each and three extra coaches were needed yesterday to move people between Suear Notch and Scranton on the Central Findh road. Trains Nos. 24 26 and 28 were discontinued on various segments. The seventh jumbo engine from Brooks locomotive works at Schenectady was received, larger and heavier than prior Lackawanna models. The American Railway Association to meet at the Waldorf Astoria, with DL&W represented by General Manager Russell and Supt Daly. A handsome vestibuled Central train between Scranton and New York was shown from Wilmington Jcar shops, while a six car DL&W special ran for Father Mathew parade attendees.

Suear Notch Scranton Central Findh Road New Jersey Ashley Parsons Wilkes-Marre Pittston Sugar Notch Central Railroad Mounton Park Mountain Park Central Railroad of New Jersey Brooks Twcomotive Works Schenectady Lackinwinna Rome American Railway Association Waldorf-Astoria New York Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Russell J. M. Daly Jackson Car Wilmington Del Plymouth Father Mathew

Montrose Scranton visitors and local meeting report

Local notes report visits by Mr and Mrs Judd of New York and Miss Anna Barnhart of Scranton. Miss Houston tours Columbian DC relatives. Blue States association meeting at the court house with delegates elected to Binghamton. Asa Meecham breaks two ribs while picking apples near Silver Lake. Kate Coney found dead from heart trouble in Scranton area.

Montrose Judd New York George Lathrop Anna Barnhart Scranton Miss Houston Columbian, D. c Courtright West Scranton W. OW. Amebry Clarence BE. Titeworth Susquehanna Little York

Pittston News Briefs From Oct 10

Thomas Cowan of Yatesville becomes new mine foreman at Keystone colliery and plans to move family to Pittston. John Modgson of Avoca invited to supply pulpit at Inykernian Presbyterian church for six months. Michael Pitta of Port Chester badly scalded by bolting water. taken to Pittston hospital. Rev J C Cody reappointed to Pittston Methodist Church for another year. Fred Robinson and Eva Brave of West Pittston marred. Kingston wedding. Rev L C Murdank to lecture on etteshyre Oct 19 in church. Jeverson, veteran of Battle of Gettysburg, to speak from experience. Lint Godfrey Le Curden lectured in Abusic Hall on “The Men Behind the Vine.” Wilkis Bar, Mo Carden to feature Moo. A. Hall Wilkis-Barre Wednesday evening.

Pittaton Thomas Cowan Yatesville Keystone John Modgsoan Avoca Inykernian Presbyterian Church Michael Pitta J. ¢. Cody Pittston New York Conference Fred Robinson Mies Eva Brave West Pittston Kingston L. Co. Murdank Severson West Side Methodist Episcopal Church Jeverson Cettvebire Godfrey le Curden Abusic Mo Carden Inc. Moo. A. Hall Wilkis-Barre

The Lady Who Met the Lawyer and Other Susquehanna Tales

A Susquehanna county column reports Jerry Woodbridge’s Jerusalem bid and a wife’s anti social hush while a river landmark Red Rocks is slated for cleanup. It recounts a Hallstead artist buying Painted Rocks, a ferry of local misadventures, a mistaken mineral spring, and community notes from Lanesboro to Montrose.

Jerry Woodbridge Jerusalem Brother Bird Temperance Susquehanna Lanesboro

Greatest sale ever held in Scranton offers winter wear

Thousands visit the New York and Philadelphia Consignment company sale at 428 Lackawanna avenue between Wyoming and Washington avenues in the former County Savings Bank building. Everything is 40 percent off cost, with bargains on suits coats hats hats and more guaranteed as represented. Store hours extend evenings to 9 and Saturdays to 11.

New York Philadelphia Lackawanna Avenue Wyoming Washington Avenues County Savings Bank and Trust Company Carr Melton al E Beranton Savings Bank and Trust Company P

Erie church to install new pastor in Factorsville

The Factorsville Baptist church plans to welcome a new pastor Dawemler 1 and to strengthen its role in the community. The Erie line faces a busy winter season as workers prepare motive power while Prohibition lecturer Brother Bird from Scranton praised the movement in a town with few supporters.

Erie Brother Bird Scranton Busquehanna

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