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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1899

Page

8

Local Social Notes From Green Ridge and Dover

Mien Soper of Green Ridge visits relatives in Dover and New York. Miss Mary Dowden of Binghamton is visiting her cousin Miss Helen Walsh in Scranton. Mr and Mrs Frank Connery return from their wedding trip and plan to live at 14 Mulberry Street. Teresa Keating of Dover returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs M T Howley. Mr and Mrs William Bridbury come home from their wedding trip to 24 Mulberry Street. Mrs W J Lewis and daughter return to Taylor Avenue after three months in England. W P F Jones leaves for New York to seek new window dressing styles for Sumter Bros. Henry W Livingston, released from Moses Taylor Hospital, expects discharge soon.

Martin Glynn New York Dunmore Mary Dowden Minghamton Helen Walsh Scrinton Street Prank Connery Mullerry Street Teresa Keating Dover S. 2 M.T. Howley William BR Bridbury Henry W. Livingston Moses Taylor Hospital Kathryn Bb, Walsh Scranton M.T. Glynn BL. Patrick's Church J. J. Muddy Mandidward J. Duffy Hanley Glynn Western Scranton Lodge of Elka Knights of Columbus

Returned From Manila Navy Lieutenant Visits Providence

Orton Jackson son of BK N Jackson, a First National Bank teller, has returned from Manila where he served as a junior lieutenant in the U S Navy. A Naval Academy graduate of Annapolis in 1808, he joined the Buffalo and Manila, later serving aboard the Boston on leave at his father's Providence home.

Orton Jackson BK. N. Jackson First National Bank Manila Mr. Jackson United States Navy United States Naval Academy Annapolis Jackson United States Buffalo Manila Bay

Thirteenth Scranton Typographical Ball Raises Funds

The thirteenth annual ball of the Scranton Typographical union drew about 250 guests at Munic Hall last night. The event featured some twenty four dances with a cakewalk led by John Collinge and a charitable aim to raise money for a “roof at the Lackawanna” to aid printers in need. Master of ceremonies T. F. Reilly and a large general committee oversaw arrangements as dozens of printers and friends enjoyed a successful charity dance into the early morning.

Scranton Typographical Union Munic Hall John Collinge John Loftur Rikminstrels Lew Coyne T. W. Crostello Lackawanna How Vital Sleknd Jum T. F. Reilly Chsiriman Hobsham Pelter Haas J. C. Morean Peter B Mahn Crally Doy H. Raton M.D. Flaherty Jewerih Over Thomes Wagner CS. Beneet GL. Newholds Camerfork

Store owner foils raid. arrests made in alley confrontation

A Curtis street store owner, Mr. Coursen, chased four youths raiding wares assisted by store employees and a bystander crowd. One arrest made and two youths released to parents after hearings. two suspects kept for the night at city hall. The owner sought only to curb petty theft, not punishment.

Larka- Walling Avenue Courwen Suchantes Coursen Dhoee

Donations to Hahnemann Hospital November? September?

The directors of Hahnemann hospital acknowledge donations for September listing items such as fruit baskets vegetables butter jelly underclothing and reading matter. Contributions come from multiple donors including Mrs. BR Sturges Miss Panny Fuller and Mrs. John Diton with desserts supplied by several named households and local churches.

Hahnemann Hospital Reith Sturges Lackawanna Clark Blin Park Church AL Clark A. M. Decker Helen KE Jones C. H. Chandler John Diton Pittston Panny Fuller Glenhuret Miller & Peck N.G. Robertson Henry Belin, Jr Scranton Dairy Mra Hanna Han

Trouble at a Christening Alderman Millar Hearing

At a Christening hearing Alderman Millar heard Anthony Torneo of Moonle sue Wladiniaw Urehowsky of Mongje for cutting his head with a beer glass. No witnesses proved the plaintiff. Roger Thomas was named as the actual striker and Urchowsky was discharged.

Millar Anthony Torneo Moonle Wladiniaw Urehowsky Mongje Roger Thomas Urchowsky Borneo

Thirteenth Regiment Officers Qualify as Marksmen at Range

All field and staff officers of the Thirteenth regiment have qualified as marksmen. Several achieved both gun and plate marks, with Colonel Weaitros and Captain Atherton visiting the range yesterday morning to observe and excel.

Thirteenth Regiment Gore Weaitros Atherton Ade An

In City Treasurer's Office Urges Prompt Payment

The notice urges prompt payment to the City Treasurer to save costs and avoid inconvenience.

Golf Tournament at the Country Club Opens with 16 in Cup Contest

The second annual Country Club tournament in Beranton started amid rain and crowds as 32 entries began play. Eight players led by Wood Peavey and Travis pushed for top honors, with Brooks and Huntington among notable Scranton entrants and several matches drawing keen local interest.

Brooks Travis New York United States Beranton Feng Heranton Min Belo Chee Winter View Wood Peavie Oakland Club Cape United State Flet Ealf Cantain Dreaks Scranton Country Club Mintinetoen Jameo Bale Oup Ie Wood Quiland Scranton Huntington Jesssee James Iule I. Berane Fuller Beridnton Johnson Ming Valley H.C. Shafer Oh. Watkins W. OS. Kilmer Broome Coudey J. L. Taylor Nassau T. KR. Brooks W. J. Torrey Borinton KB. Woodruff Wyceo Voy Ceceseayes FH Womley ccc Wee Poraons Ovens Secaenvasrae HS Waileinw A. G. Hunt Young Balt Solm D. Weed Tora PD Parham Wyomin Valley Co Kingatury Beban Atherton

Scranton Club Hosts Draw For Today’s Golf Contest

Last night at the Scranton club the drawing for today’s match set an eighteen hole first round with morning winners playing eighteen more in the afternoon. Mr A G Hunt served as official score keeper and aided the event. County club members offered refreshments as luncheon hosts.

Scranton A. G. Hunt Ada T. H. Watkins S. Weston A. Tf, Stor Mise Archhard Mies Adiederen Countey Club

Forty New Engines Ordered by Lackawanna Railroad

The Lackawanna Railroad will today order forty new mammoth locomotives of the hog battery type. Thirty will be built by Brooks Locomotive works at Dunkirk and ten by Dickson Manufacturing Company in this city. Combined with thirty already received, the total will reach seventy of the largest locomotives in the country.

Brooks Locomotive Works Dunkirk Dickson Manufacturing Company Just

Water famine pushes rail water supply for breakers

The region faces drought as forest fires burn on surrounding mountains. Water for families and machinery is drawn from remote tanks. Ontario and Western and Delaware and Hudson rail lines adopt a train fleet to shuttle water from Scranton and Carbondale yards to Johnson Lackawanna West Ridge breakers, a first for the area.

Ontario and Western Delaware Hudson Sprites Manny Ontario and Western Company Johnson, Lackawanna West Ridge Scranton and Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Company

Suspicions of Break–In Lead to Alderman Hearing

Carrie Smith of Breckcourt accuses George Winlack, Cassie Roth, and Myre, Myre’s husband of breaking into her house to confront alleged improper relations. Both women faced charges. bail set. Mrs Winlack paroled as information later filed against her husband and Mrs Smith for illicit relations.

Millar Carrie Smith Breckcourt Myre George Winlack Casele Roth Frank Boyle

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Orders Moscow Staff Move

The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad requires engineers firemen and trainmen living in Moscow to relocate to Scranton, citing inability to reach Moscow for outbound trains. Union leader HS Gilte urged General Superintendent Russe to revoke the order, but he said reversal is impossible.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Rairoad Company Moscow Scranton HS. Gilte Russe

Sulphur Baths of Avon Offer Rheumatism Cure

The Sulphur Baths of Avon relieve and cure Rheumatium Gout and Eevemo An ideal fall winter home for invalids Address The San itarium Avon N

Avon Avon, N

Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Children’s Ailments

Advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for children during teething and wind colic. It claims soothing, pain relief, and wind cure, pricing twenty five cents a bottle and urging readers to ask for the product at drugstores.

Winslow

October weddings listed across Scranton area

A flurry of October weddings is noted in Scranton and vicinity with multiple ceremonies. Kathryn Walsh Glynn and M T Glynn wed at St Patrick's Church with a home reception. Further unions include Kathryn Smithing and Forest Maitland, Sylvanus Savitts and Jennie Thomas, Mina Melvis and George Craver, Cassie Joseph and John Redmond, and Burkett Reese pair at Cedar Avenue.

Glynn-Walsh St. Patrick’s Church Bride's Burkett- Reese Monroe Avenue Lehman-Grampp Green Ridge Savitts-Thomas and Redmond-Joseph South Scranton

Local Couples Tie the Knot in City Churches

Robert J. Jean Faulls and Miss Laura J. Biecker wed at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. J. B. Sweet officiating. Thomas M. Sweet and Miss Dora J. Jacobs married at the Bimpeon Methodist Episcopal parsonage by Rev. J. B. Sweet. Carl Graf and Miss Lena Cans, noted South Scranton residents, married yesterday morning.

Robert J. Jean Faulls Wilkes- Barre Laura J. Biecker Plymouth Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church J. B. Sweet Thomas M. Sweet North Hyde Park Avenue Dora J. Jacobs Lafayette Sileet Bimpeon Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Carl Graf Mires Lena Cans South Scranton

Tin plate plant prospects brighten in city

The board of trade has secured options on several sites for a tin plate plant, including land from Delaware Lackawanna and Western at Dutckon City annex, Diamond Flats area, and other parcels. A potential general manager, Mr. Pater, may be secured to push the project, with strong indorsement expected if Mr. Paton is hired.

Board of Trade Delaware, Lackawannes and Western Company Dutkeon City Annex Dickson City Miamond Improvement Company Diamond Flats Hold Kyster Valley Atherton Torchez Pater Paton

Edison Phonograph and Records On Sale For Home Use

A sale of Edison Phonographs and records offers home entertainment with prices ranging from 7.40 to 125.00 for phonographs and about 50 cents for records, promising quiet evenings at home without disturbances.

Pretty home wedding unites Katherine Grampp and John Lehman

A Tuesday noon ceremony at the bride's mother's home on Green Ridge street united Katherine Grampp and John Lehman in marriage. The Rev. James McLend of the First Presbyterian Church officiated. The couple departed on the 2:20 train to New York.

Kathryn Maw Smithing Forest Maitland Lomin Mire Lena Barnes Louie Smithing Robert Marnes New York Miss Wagner Wrooklyn N. Y Buffalo Mina Mary Melvis Cedar Avenue George Craver Throop St. John’s Church Fig Street M. J. Fleming Mendelssohn Kate T. Reardon Mrs. Craver Katherine Grampp John Lehman Green Ridge Street Hey. James McLend First Presbyterian Church Lehman

Oils promise smooth durable paint at fair prices

A note states that oils with proper composition provide a smooth durable coating that will not peel or wear off until it has fully served its purpose. It also asserts that good oils are not expensive, with prices reflecting value.

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Norton's Bulletin M. Norton Lackawanna Ave South Main St Wilkes-Barre the Griffin Art CO Nettleton’s Washington Avenue Commonwealth Building Hiand Penn Avenue A. B. Warman Mien Bessie Soper Green Iridge Mrs. (Ox Lieutenant Jackson City Beecham Lackawanna Hardware CO Lackawanna Avenue Charity Hahnemann Thirteenth Sun FmookKs Tapialy Yesterdis Travia Taylor Dyker Meadow Wikes- Barre Erdlior Woodruff Contec HL. C. Shafer Frank Fuller Bentington Loveland T. Ks. Watkins T. R. Brooks Messrs Frank Turner Wyoming Valley Club EK. Parsons Baltimore Bome Gordon Dillworth Columbia E. G Coursen Kirkpatrick F. Platt Lot Iorrey Ll. Th. Fuller Ty Greenw Syracuse Jermyn Oswego Torrey i Farnham W Kilmer Torrey J. Frank Turner A Muntington Ff Paritons Faller Wate Bhafer A Ty D. Weed Kinbury A Kirkpatrick T Watkins We Price T H. Brookes T Lackawanna Company the Lackawanna Railroad Company Hrooks Works Jay Maker Mrs. Winslow Saintts-Thomas Sylvanus Savitts South Filmore Avenues Jennie Thomas Washburn Street Benjamin Thomas David Jones First Welsh Congregational Church Myrtle Savitts John Thomas Mrs. Savitts Philadelphia South Broomley Avenue Craver-Melvis Jackson Street Baptist Church Thomas de Wruchy Cassie Joseph North Bromley Avenue John Redmond Thirteenth Street Redmond West Side Hospital Burkett-Reese Flavine Faulls-Blecker Sweet-Jacobs Graf-Gans Seelgar Lane's Spruce Street Charles B. Scott Franklin Avenue Knox Hand & Payne Knox Hats Holmes & Edwards Mears Building Washington Ava Schank & Spencer Spruce St Matthews Bros Lem Bell & Skinner Jermyn Hiailding Parker Letever Smith Remington Felton Gun Store Dom Paul and John Bull Conrad Pierce Rockaway Maurice River Blue Point Oyatere Pierce’s Market Alan Maur
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