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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1900

Page

3

City Notes Ald Janiq Marriage

Ewart Miner married Maud Lovane by Alderman Kasson in West Scranton. Also officials report arrests, paydays, a natural death verdict for Elias Smith, and social events including dancing, campaigning songs, and club meetings with local residents and organizations noted.

Ald Janiq Ewart Miner Maud Lovane Alderman Kasson West Scranton Phath Robert Elias Smith Newton

Woman Takes Laudanum At Railroad House Incident

Mame Phillips attempted suicide at 12 30 last night in a side room of the Railroad House on Scranton street. After a companion intervened, she was restrained by a bystander and later rushed to Lackawanna hospital where emetics were given and she recovered.

Mame Phillips Scranton Street Phillips Robert Dougher Lackawanna Hospital Ambulancs

Steam Heating and Plumbing. P. & M. T. Howley

Advertisement for steam heating and plumbing services by P and M T Howley located at 231 Wyoming Ave offering repairs installations and maintenance.

TAXING TROLLEY COMPANY PROPOSED FIVE PERCENT PLAN

Select Councilman Chittenden favors a conference with the Scranton Railway Company to tax five percent of gross receipts and allocate half for park improvements. He argues the street railway should pay more taxes, noting poles and wire taxes could approximate the proposed five percent. The plan aims to boost park revenue and public use.

Chittenden Iicen#te committee Select Council Scranton Mrosa Tribune Caffera Wit Assembly

Viaduct Ordinance Faces Council Committee Delays

West Scranton councilors report that the viaduct ordinance was referred to Streets and Bridges but not reported at the special meeting. Chairman Charles E. Chittenden seeks estimated damages to compare with a potential city purchase plan from Seventh to Ninth streets.

Chittenden

Republican Mass Meetings to Feature Littlefield and Quay

Republican officials announced plans to bring Congressman Charles E. Littlefield of Maine to Scranton for two to three days at month’s end for speeches. Ex Senator M. S. Quay and Governor William A. Stone are also expected to speak in the city later in October.

T. F. Penman Republican County Committee Republican National Congressional Committee Charles E. Littlefield Maine Chaimman Penman Littlefield M. 8. Quay Wil Han A. Stone Babylon Hall Old Forge Everett Warren Lewis B. Carter James Moir Dien John FR Fallon

Clever Swindler Greer Arrested and Warned to Leave City

Elderly man T. H. Green or Greer, described with gray hair and formal clothes, was arraigned by Alderman Millar on charges of being an imposter. Police say he sought money for a worthless west property deed and ran schemes including a poor widow fund and a servant girls league. He was ordered to depart by noon and complied.

T. H. Green Greer Millar Robling Domousticg Cooks and Maida’ Protective League

Krause's Cold Cure Capsules Claim Quick Cold Cure

The ad promotes Krause's Cold Cure capsules as a fast remedy for colds, noting a 24 to 4 hour cure with no business interruption, pleasant taste, and four clear sensations. Sold by Matthews Bros. The public is invited to attend a millinery opening at C Ward's, 116 Washington Avenue, today and tomorrow. no cards issued.

Krause Matthews Bros C. Ward's Washington Avenue S.C. Ward's Iis

Wedding at Old Tripp Homestead Unites Simpson Bride

Mae Louise Simpson daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Simpson wed Edgar Folkenson a Baltimore jeweler in a 7 40 pm ceremony performed by Rev George L Ulrich under a canopy of ferns at the Tripp homestead North Malin avenue Guests from near and far attended the nuptials the couple leaving for Niagara Falls and then Haaltmore to establish a home with a wide list of relatives and friends noted among attendees.

W. T. Simpson Baltimore George L. Ulrich Tripp Homestead Malin Avenue Mae Louise Simpson W. 2. Simpson Edgar Folkenson Grave Reformed Church Jessie Ripple Jay Doster Miss Edith Simpson Misses Ripple Doster Miss Simpson Uttle Misa Armbrust J. Robert Simpson Milton O’connell Benjamin Maxey Charles Crothamel Folkenson Niagara Alls Haaltmore

Married in Buffalo Archbald Dann Nuptials at Trinity Church

Rev Thomas F Archbald wed Miss Jennie Alexander Dann in Trinity Episcopal church Buffalo. Maid of honor was Elizabeth Archbald, best man James Archbald Jr. Ushers included Mowers Walter Jesse Dann and Joseph Archbald. Reception at the bride’s mother’s home followed, guests from Ney Cuba and nearby towns. The couple will reside in Cuba New York near the minister’s first pastorate.

Thomas F. Archbald Miss Dann Jennie Alexander Dann Thomas I. Archbald Trinity Episcopal Church Buffalo N. Y Elizabeth Archbald James Archbald, Jr Walter Jesse Dann Joseph Archbald James Archbald Archbald Anna McLeod Ney Archhbald Cuba

Postal Telegraph-Cable Denies Merger Rumors

The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company denies circulating rumors of a pending combination with the Commercial Cable Western Upton Telegraph and American Bell Telephone, stating no such merger is contemplated and that its central offices will remain under existing management.

Postal Company Postal Telegraph-Cable Company Broadway New York Commercial Cable Company Western Upton Telegraph Company American Bell Telephone Company Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company of America Postal Teleograph-Cable Company Dupy Sug Wueh Combination Ad State That the Central of Ie Portal Very Postel Telegraph-Cable Company Win Th Philer Vive Proshivot Pid

SHORTAGE FOUND IN EAGAN S ACCOUNTS

J Eagan a money order clerk at the post office was arrested on embezzlement charges after an inspector uncovered shortages over three years. Bail set at 5000. He admitted guilt and aided in restitution efforts. The accused is the son of John Engan, superintendent of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co.

T. J. Eagan United States Clark Lowry Gorman Taylor Magan Bbagan Eagan Bingan John Engan Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company Scranton and Tenth Streets

Everhart Leaves Scranton Without Notice

Edwin Everhart has quit Scranton on Tuesday morning and now whereabouts are unknown. Reports suggest he may be at League Island near Philadelphia having joined the Marines, possibly through an Allentown enlistment branch. Despite alleged accusations, recruiters hold to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.

Edwin BE. Everhart Scranton League Island Philadelphia Allentown Everhart

Barth Brewing Proprietor Arrested For Selling Without a License

W L Reid, proprietor of Barth Brewing in Kingston, was held to bail of 500 dollars by Alderman Howe for selling Mayor without a license. County Detective Leyshon prosecuted. Barth Brewing is connected to Adam Legh of South Scranton as local agent. the state dealer was arrested last week and held on the same charge.

Orville Schuhtner Hs Oudiamon Millar Yeaterdey Aix Orville Ikeleon Dayton W. L. Reid Barth Brewing Company Kingston Alderman Howe Leyshon Bart! Brewing Company Adam Legh South Scranton Taterer

Challenge to 158‑pound man in Scranton for four falls in one hour

A bold vow seeks a 158-pound opponent in Scranton to wrestle under catch as catch can rules for four falls in one hour. The challenger offers 5 to Professor M. J. Dwyer if unable to complete the feat.

America Scranton Profesor M. J. Dwyer

Open Scranton golf tourney kicks off amid fast greens

The Scranton Country club hosts a large field for a 36 hole qualifying event for the Country club and consolation cups. Early rounds reveal fast, dry greens lowering scores and several visitors failing to qualify. Notable performances include T H Watkins and Clayton Dixon while several locals withdraw.

Scranton Country Club Bearcely Lovcnl Johnson J. L. Peck J. L. Taylor H. Kingsbury H. W. Middleton F. la Motte M. B. Fuller Law Watkins G. F P. Warren F. P. Puller Gordon Taylor N. A. Williams W. FB. Kirkpatrick Max Jessup F. FE. Platt A. H. Storrs Edgar Connell

Millinery Opening at S C Ward's Store

A millinery opening is announced at S C Ward's. The notice notes no sample cards are displayed and invites shoppers to view the new hats and accessories.

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