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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1899

Page

8

Fitzsimmons Re-elected Democratic County Committee Chairman

The Democratic county committee unanimously re-elected F. J. Fitzsimmonns as chairman and T. Coyne as secretary. Durkin Regan Colville and Oten supported the action while Folin Pahey was named treasurer. Committee member appointments were discussed but not finished and details were withheld.

Messrs. Durkin Regan Colville Oten Rt. Charles Gol F. J. Fitzsimomons Commis'ss Tehr J. Coyne Folin Pahey Treeutior

Seasonal Chestnuts? Heaters Sellout Stuns Nearby Folks

Advertisement touts heaters as the season’s top choice claiming a superior stock and low, unbeatable prices. It emphasizes new and up-to-date models and asserts rivals are outmatched within a wide radius.

Officers Re-Elected as Company C Holds Second Ballot

Company C met in the Armory last evening to elect officers after a prior vote was ruled illegal for listing only forty nine names. The officers chosen were Captain Edward H. Burkhouse First Lieutenant Joseph Herrig te Second Lieutenant Bernard Haggerty. Non commissioned officers posted included Sergeants Ray G. Smith Clarence Lathrope J J Hourke George Schmidt William Heckman Corporals James J. Conlwit Henry Angle Charles Spraw le Fred Luther John Motia William Cawlis Karl Chiiister Robert Moureall.

Edward HM Burkhouse Het Joseph Herriegte Heu Bernard Haggerty Ray G. Smith Clarence Lathrope J. J. Hourke George Schmidt Willam Heckman James J. Conlwit Henry Angle Charles Sprawle Fred Luther John Motia William Cawlis Karl Chiiister Robert Moureall

Battalion Schools Order Issued for First Battalion

An order from Headquartere First Battalion Thirteenth Regiment NG announces a series of instructional schools at regimental headquarters on Thursday Oct 1 8 at 5 pm. All battalion officers must attend. uniforms not required unless ordered. By order of Lieut Col F W Stillwell Adjutant W E Gunster.

Thirteenth Regiment Peranton Oe 16 Thureday Spm F W. Stillwell W. EE. Gunster

Bicycle Club Smok er Delights With Vaudeville Style Show

The Seramion Bicycle Club held a lively smoker at the North Washington avenue club rooms. Performers included Fratchie the brewelist, Parish Rooney and O Neill, ventriloquist Charles Hartley, and the Sleeping Clips company members. Dell Lincoln sang, Harry Winsman played, Tom Flynn performed Irish specialty, and Fred and Nelly Daty with dog Pinnigan drew big applause. The committee was led by C. P. Krieg and F. Wandling, with Northup Gould and Wetting closing the stage. Refreshments followed in the gymnasium.

Seramion Bicycle Club Washington Avenue Fratchie Charles Hartley Richard Mansfield Stuart Robson Thomas BK. Keene Sleeping Clits Academy Mise Dell Lincoln Harry Winsman Tom Flynn Fred Nelly Daty Pinnigan Miss Daty Northup R. T. Gould F.C. Wetting

Gift for Admiral Dewey Promised by Pennsylvania Figures

A described two large volumes and a 45 watercolor portfolio honor Admiral Dewey, crafted by Pennsylvanians including Senator Quay and William Weightman. The set, printed on Imperial Japan vellum with blue bindings, chronicles American military exploits from Bunker Hill to Spain's fall. It is exhibited at the National Export Exposition awaiting presentation next month.

Admiral Dewey Pennsylvania Senator Quay William L. Bilkins Thomas Dolan Allen B. Berke J. M. Guffey J. Henry Cochran John PB. Elking Horace (. Disston William Weightman Congressman Connell Philadelphia Bunker Mill Spain Western Hemisphere Imperial Japan Arnate Land Gioriata Coureer Great American Republic Tk Ie Army Sud Navy United States Hietory

Smith and Hopper Wed in Beranton Nuptials

George T. Smith of Hast Benton married Miss EdMh Hopper of Beau by Rev. Richard Hilerne at 68 Gibson Street. The ceremony occurred Oct. 1 with the couple acknowledged at the residence.

Knights of Honor Open Sessions in Pennsylvania Rally

Reports of officers and committees were approved at morning and afternoon sessions of the Grand Lodge Knights of Honor in Allentown. Supreme Dictator Shannon attended. committees were named for order, code, necrology, and state-building. An evening open session featured addresses and a Bellevue visit.

John P. Shannon Grand Lodge Knights of Manor Pennsylvania Odd Fellowes Hall Wyoming Avenue Allison Shannon Bellevue Ming John Fern Roy. T. N. Beyte Pttsburg John G. Ransome Pittsburg J. 8. Braddock Mt. Pleasant Thomas Lewis Philadelphia John '. Wells Tie Oscar Ridgeway Dunmore FE. A. James Johnstown W. CO. Wyeent Greys Mills Allentown H. W. Alligon John G. Ransom Mideburg Grand View James 8. Braddock Thomas

Battle Creek Health Foods Demo Promises New Power Products

Miss Bur chalter leads a health foods demonstration in Battle Creek showcasing new and power products. The event aims to entertain and educate as attendees are invited to call and sample the offerings.

Battle Creek Mich Burchalter

Reception Planned for Colonel Barnett Campaigners

Preparations are nearly complete for the arrival of Colonel James EK Barnett and his campaign delegates. County candidates and committeemen will meet them at 10 o'clock, escort them to Carbondale for an afternoon event, then return for a main meeting in the armory.

James EK. Barnett Campatigners Carbondale Armory Datemelook A. A. Vosburg H. M. Edwards Colonel Barret J. Hay Brown A. J. Colborn, Jr

Park ordinance clears debt margin for Nay Ang Park project

After weeks of anxiety, the $30 000 park improvement issue will stay within the two percent debt limit leaving a margin over $4 000. City debt figures show a total liability and available funds allowing bond issuance without voter approval, with bonds to be offered promptly if funds allow.

Friends of the Ordinance Nay Ang Park Charles A. Wartley Friends of the Park Cornella Chittenden Vosburg Dourte Erle

Recital at Guernsey's hall introduces Ada B Dean

A large audience attended a recital at Guernsey's hall on Wash INeten avenue to present Ada B Dean as the new elocution teacher at Scranton Conservatory of Music. Dean delivered readings from humorous elopement stories to Whittier and Tennyson with piano by Prof. Pennington. Grace Spencer sang charming selections, backed by Florence Richmond. The program closed with Faure Santa Maria sung by three young ladies Grace Spencer Edith James and Helen Randolph.

Guernsy Wash- Ineten Avenue Ada B. Dean Traphoy Scranston Whittler Snow Tennyson Pano Prof. Pennington Grace Spencer Donizetti Fernando Florence Richmond Binne

Local Notices and Names in Fragmented OCR List

Fragmentary OCR reads numerous personal names including Arthur W Close Beranton Edith Wert Patrick Smith Dunmore Willen Neary Paul Shelter Bellefonte Marion Mausner Beranton Williamy Fela Dunmore Thomas Howell Mira May Lord George Travins Nellie True Olyphant Aleck Wilemale Carbondale Ann Bowen Carbondale. The text ends with an ad line Beecham's noted as best of pills.

Arthur W. Close Beranton Edith Wert Patrick Smith Dunmore Willen Neary Dunmore Paul 1 Shelter Eee Bellefonte Marion W Mausner Beranton Williamy Fela Oo Dunmore Wertha Konur Dunmore Thomas T. Howell, Jr Mira May Lord George M. Travins Peckville Nellie D. True Carbondale Ann Bowenka Eco Pere

Court action seeks annulment of contract and reconveyance

A equity suit filed by William H. Courtright and Zipha H. Courtright against C. W. Thompson seeks to annul a June 16, 1896 contract conveying all property of Willan F. Courtright to Thompson as trustee. Thompson allegedly refused reconveyance of land in Old Forge and Taylor boroughs and Lackawanna township. Petition requests termination of the deed of trust and legal re-conveyance of the land to William F. Courtright.

C. W. Thompson Willim Courtright W. Thompson, ii Maintif Thompenn, Jr Pininiiffe Th Prive William H. Courtright Zipha H. Courtright Thompson Willan F. Courtright Co. W. Thompson, Jr Old Forge Taylor Lackawanna Township Thompston William F. Courtright

Funeral of Joseph Green Interred in Dunmore Jewish Cemetery

The funeral for Joseph Green was held at his residence 129 Penn Avenue with Rev. Dr L Chap than of the Linden Street Congregation in charge. The funeral proceeded to the Dunmore Jewish Cemetery where the remains of Green and six others were interred. Also noted are notices for Anna Held performance tickets and Lane's wine and cigars offerings on Spruce Street.

Joseph Green Penn Avenue EL Chap Than Linden Street Dunmore Jewish Cemetery Remuadna Bimoun Rice Lewitt Driesen Ferdinand Landau Isaac Ackerman Mr. Heilman Joseph Stonefeldt

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