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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1899

Page

9

City Notes Supper and Social in Guernsey Hall

Chrela Nova and Judy Moresters will host a supper and social in Guernsey Hall on October 1. The Time for the Friendless thanks readers for a six subscription from F. M. Wandling. Public school teachers were paid for the first time in 3 1/2 months, payroll over 64 000. Funeral services for Miss Loule Coar set for Sunday at 2 PM from Mineral Street home, St Pauls Church, Cathedral cemetery interment. Thomas J Mullen injured when a truck fell. remains at home. Michael Kearney arrested for robbery and assault after firing incident. bail set at 1000. Board of Trade to meet Monday evening at 8 with National Board of Trade questions and International delegates to discuss.

Misa Coar Gelock Misa Loule Coar Mineral Street St. Paul's Church Cathedral

Insane Man Arrested Near Scranton Woods

Edward Mullen, about 6 years old, resident of South Scranton, was arrested yesterday by Lieutenant Zang and Patrolman Quinnan in woods near the cinder dump on East Mountain. He was wandering and talking incoherently and will be examined for sanity with possible commitment to a mental home.

Edward Mullen Peel South Scranton Lieuwtenant Zang Quinnan East Mountain Te Waa Boon Wimlone Milleide Mitchell Rene Martin Jacob Papchack Antonia Miehl Daniel Hayes Archibald Charles Reddent George Coultherd Abe Pearson James Dixson Love Lackawanna Township House of Refuge G. R. van Horn George Smith Dewey Hotel Lackawanna Avenue van Horn Smith

Debaters Duel On Philippine Question At St Thomas

St Thomas College Debating Society held its first debate of the school year in the college hall. The topic was Resolved That the conquering of the Philippines is justifiable with the negative side led by Stephen Gavin and Thomas Jordan winning the judges over the affirmative.

8. Thomas College Debating Society College Hall Philippines James Cullen John Ruddy John McHale Eugene D. Boyle Stephen Gavin Thomas Jordan George Stuckart Joseph Carey Thomas Barrett Joseph Foote Moses O'Malley

Desperate attempt ends with grandson saving Evans

Henry Evans 36 attempted suicide with a razor Thursday evening on Washburn and Filmore. His 12-year-old grandson intervened, subduing him until help arrived. Evans suffered a four inch cut on his brow and other injuries. he was moved to Hillside Home for care.

Henry Evans Washburn Street Filmore Avenue Ble Evans Evan

Stolen Thomas E Campbell Portrait Tied to Firemen Case

During a firemen’s convention a large oil painting of Thomas F Campbell of Carbondale was taken from the courthouse and later displayed at Carbondale city hall. Decorator Fuhrman seeks its return and threatens legal action against Mitchell Hose Company unless paid. Carbondale News urges anyone with information to come forward.

Court House Thomas F. Campbell Carbondale Firemen's Association Carbondale City Hall Putrmin Carbondale Fremen Carbondale News Thomas E. Campbell Scranton Fpulrmiun Mitchell Hose Company Fuhrman Hose Mitchell Company Mitchell

Obituary notices from Olyphant and Seattle deaths

Obituaries report the death of David P Rovse formerly of this city now in Seattle age sixty one born Rhymney Wales came to the United States thirty one years ago lived in Stlat Schurlis county Olyphant and North Beranton active in Republican politics and poet under Cop tel Mocha survived by a widow and children David V Caradog Edith Mary Elizabeth and Arabella Thoms in Philadelphia funeral to be held yesterday also details death of Mrs Jane Merton in Hut tonetree Olyphant bronchitis age unknown interment Union Cemetery and death of Mrs Mary Burlingame wife of William Burlingame age unknown at 11 South Hyde Park avenue with funeral at 2 o clock Monday at Dunmore Cemetery

Seattle Wash David P. Rovse Rhymney South Wales Stlat Schurlis County Olyphant North Beranton Washington Welch Ale Behool Street Edu Avenue David V Caradog Ive Edith Mary Elizabeth Mre Arabella Thoms Philadelphia Jane Merton William Merton Huttonetree Olyphiant Deeonmod Merthyr Tyrdvill Merton Congregational Church Union Cemetery Mary Burlingame William Burlingame South Hyde Park Avenue Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Mary Dunmore Cemetery

Shoes That Sail Offer Graceful Long Wearing Styles

Local ads promote a footwear shop carrying durable, stylish shoes at reasonable prices. The store stays open late on Saturdays to accommodate weekend shoppers.

Record crowd in court as 118 cases set for trial this week

Criminial court saw a near record week with 118 cases slated and 88 disposed. Key cases next week include Gallagher and Dempsey charged in the Quinn murder at Carbondale, plus Mayfield office robbery continuance. Gillespie of Olyphant faced perjury charges over a forged defense affidavit.

Mayfield Anthony Gillespie Olyphant Oscar D. Ehrgood Joseph Mitchell Thomas Gallagher Joseph Gallagher Annie Gallagher Bridget Dempsey James Quinn Carbondale Carbondale Traction Company Little O'Toole KR. W. Archbald M. D. Brown Brown Lumber Companny Gillespie Brown Lumber Company Olyphant Flats

Contractor Coon sues city over sewer payment

A H Coon, contractor for the Seven teenth district main sewer in South Scranton, filed suit against the city for 3422.02, the city's share of the first payment. Attorney J H Barnes represents Coon. The city will not oppose but will assist to obtain judgment so construction may continue. The city agrees the claim is accurate but lacks funds to pay.

A. H. Coon Scranton Coon J. H. Barnes

Ellen Evans seeks divorce from Ebenezer Evans

Ellen Evans filed for divorce from Ebenezer Evans citing cruel treatment. The couple married December 23, 1897 and separated May 24 of this year.

Ellen Evans Ebenezer Evans

Scranton Langstaff Contest Witnesses List

Witnesses from Lackawanna township Taylor Archbald and Scranton wards were called in re buttal yesterday by the contestant. Examined were Seth Griffiths William Littlejohn Jr James Littlejohn John Littlejohn Levi Emanuel Thomas Carwardine John Mowell Edward Deacon John Alexander John A Evans George Archbald Thomas G Price John C Thomas Thomas Singmore A Jones John Hoffsomer Joe Solomon Henry Hiney John Hiney Henry Baltus George Patterson W Thomas Robert R Williams Thomas J Davis John B K Powell William Proudetock Peter Went Isaac Davis David F Evans.

Lackawanna Township Taylor Archbald Scranton Langstaff Seth Griffiths William Littlejohn, Jr James Littlejohn John Littlejohn Levi Emanuel Thomas Carwardine John Mowell Edward Deacon John Alexander John A. Evans George Archbald Thomas G. Price John C Thomas Thomas Singmore

Yesterday's Marriage Licenses

Carman Kellogg of Friendship Allegheny New York Hurdella Myora Harrisburg Patrick Wurns Fryecce Dermon Mabel Seymour Jermyn Akron Akron Jermyn

Carman C. Kellogg Friendship Allegheny No, N. Y Hurdella Myora Harrisburg Patrick FL Wurns Fry Ecce Dermon Mabel Seymour Ce Ak Ach Jermyn

Fourth Anniversary Of Dunmore Council Marked By Banquet

Dunmore council No 1092 Junior Order United American Mechanics celebrates four years with a regular meeting in the Odd Fellows building on Chestnut street. A banquet and entertainment follow, with several candidates to be initiated. Members total over 350, with nearly 100 new names added since the third anniversary.

Dunmore Council United Amercan Mechanics Helf Odd Fellows Chestnut Street Orier

Matrimony At St. Mary's Church Connolly Moon Bride

Miss Josephine Moon and Edward Connolly wed Thursday afternoon at St. Marys Catholic Church on Chestnut Street. Rev M D Donlan officiated with Anna Boland as bridesmaid and Thomas Doud as best man. The couple left for a celebratory drive after congratulations.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Chestnut Street Josephine Moon Edward Connolly M.D. Donlan Marrage Anna Boland Thomas Doud

Grand church rally to be held at Methodist Episcopal Church

A week long rally begins Monday evening October 16 at the Methodist Episcopal church with nightly and afternoon meetings. Ministers including Nev G C Lyman Nev F P Doty Rev James Renning Rev W G Simpson Rev A W Cooper Rev J R Austin Trev J T Cook Rev G Prittice and Rev J L Hace will lead each session. The event aims to awaken a broad revival among church members and friends.

Methodist Episcopal Church G. C. Lyman F. P. Doty James Renning’s W. G. Simpson Evenin A. W. Cooper J. R. Austin J. T. Cook G. Prittice J. Ll. Hace

Local Notices and Upcoming Community Events

Invitations test announced for Emma Cronk and Herbert Haney wedding set at the Cronk residence on October 14 at eight. New school desks arrived and will be placed for commercial course students. Reverend Van Cleft preaches at Methodist Episcopal Church with two sermons. St Marks Industrial School opens with new staff aiming to broaden to housekeeping and needlework. Neptune Fire Company fair ends tonight with a contest and potential debt clearance.

Benjamin Cronk Brook Street Emma Herbert E. Haney Methodist Episcopal Church A. J. van Cleft Bochim St. Mark's Episcopal Church Neptune Fire Company Odd Fellows Chestnut Street

Cure for scrofula with Hood's Sursa parilla

Readers with scrofula taints are urged to use Hood's Sarsaparilla to thoroughly purify the blood. The ad notes scrofula often begins in children, affects neck glands, head and face eruptions, and eye involvement. Early eradication is recommended to prevent painful sores and systemic drain.

Hood

C. and W. Annual Fall Excursion to New York City

The New York Ontario and Western Railway announces its annual full excursion to New York City on Monday October Wth. Tickets are offered at greatly reduced round trip rates with ample accommodations for the crowds. Tickets valid for return ten days after sale or until November. Luxurious reclining chair cars will be added to all trains.

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company New York City

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertisement Claim

The ad touts Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy used by millions of mothers for children. It claims to soothe the child ease teething prevent pain cure wind colic and diarrhea and sells for twenty five cents a bottle worldwide.

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Knabe Wose Ludwig Briggs Perry Brothers Wyoming Ave Lackawanna Dairy CO A. A. Lindabury Llwioltam Athémdéenes OB Ofice Connell Buiilding South Main Avenue Scranton Transfer Co Hugh J. Keenan Unite States Lacka, Ave Huntington's Bakery Spruce Street Masoniec Temple Parke Europe Washington Avenue C. S&s. Snyder Kolea Meidieline H. B. Ware Wiliams Postoffice Chrela Nova Judy Moresters Guernsey F. M. Wandling Thomas J. Mullen Boronton Mallway Company Mir Mullen Vam Michael Kearney Roche & Fadden Millar Aldermin John Vienna Moses Boup Revillon Cattoe Commercial Congress Setvlon ST. Thomas Debaters Mahon's Shoe Store Name Brown Company The Baseball Association Gillesple C. FP. O'Malley Association Ellen Moon Archhbald Clark Street Providence Augustus Gallanack Ellen McDonough Job Whitehouse Thomas J. Davies Whitehouse Davies Oscar D. Ehrgond Dunmore Ehrgood John Lahotsky Brilee Charles Lowers Three City Lowers Throop Lahotsky Mien $i Thomas Manley Thomas Healey Mary A. Barry Marc Dulin Patrick Swift A. C. Ackerly Love James Grier Woe Nicholas Modeci Ager Trey Tou Toon Bisse Beecham Dunmore Borough Dunmore Council, JR. C. U. A. M Mrs. Winslow Nee Royal Bonns R. Delinieres & Co Florence Italy China Mears Building Washington Ave F. L. Crane Lackawanna Ave Mount Pleasant Coal Connell Lie Deulera Mount Pleasant Coal CO Dickson Manufacturing Co Wilkes-acre General Office Scranton, Pa Elmwood Hall Ellmhurst Elmhurst Addon W. H.H. Bull Patent Record Baltimore, Md Bronson & Tallman Dr. Jaros Sol' Agerts Yuille Ann Sproce Street
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