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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1899

Page

5

Local residents travel and appointments noted

Mre Mrs EB Teal returns from the west while Captain William Inglis tours Buffalo on business. Dr Roost visits Binghnton and will return tonight. Ontario and Western official Fiilcroft moves family to Paterson NJ. Police Lt Spellman back from Philadelphia exposition. Several locals register at Hotel Albert New York. Attorney Cory leaves for Ohio to join Democratic speakers. Miss Minnie Peck Wyoming seminary guest. Miss Messinger visits. DA Jones and Charles Jacobs journey to New York for dep art features for a new Columbia avenue home. Rev Michiel Manley reassigned from Ashley to Susquehanna to replace Rev J Malone at St Pauls Green Ridge.

Mre EB. L. Teal West William Inglis Buffalo Roost Adams Avenue Binghwnton Fiilcroft Ontario and Western Paterson N. J Spellman Philadelphia Exposition T. E. Greene D. Cary Paul J. M. Chance Hy, Pfeiffer Hotel Albert New York M. F. Cory Ohio Minnie Peck Wyoming Seminary Miss Messinger Jones Charles & Jacobs Mr. Jones Columbia Avenue

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Promoter Denial Casts Doubt on Wilkes-Barre Railway Plan

Edward Ginaster of Wilkes-Barre accuses Newton Jackson of backing a Beranton to Wilkes-Barre railway without basis. Jackson denies any connection to the project and maintains no involvement.

Newton Jackson Beranton m Wilkes-Barre Jackson Edward Ginaster Ort

Hayes Brothers Orchestra Furnished Music at Royal Pennsylvania

The Hayes Brothers Orchestra performed at the Royal Pennsylvania venue last week providing instrumental entertainment for patrons. The event featured lively selections and drew a diverse audience within the local community.

Royal

Midwife Mary Mish Faces Alleged Unlawful Practice Charge

Mary Mish of 1025 Crome Street appeared before Alderman Millar on a charge of unlawful practice of medicine and surgery without medical college graduation. The defense produced Lackawanna County medical register proving registration. prosecutors argued registration was not required for midwives. Trial adjourned as alderman debated verdict while both sides presented testimony from local attorneys and a physician.

Mary Mish Crome Street Joseph J. Martin Crowstreet Millar Charles FB Daniele W. M. Bunnell Clarence Balentine Tock Lackawanna County Minh Roos Adams Avenue Balentine Lena Gable Daniels

Dixie Entertainment Benefit For Mr and Mrs Dixie At Parish House

Tickets for a benefit at St Luke s Parish House to aid Mr and Mrs Dixie are selling steadily four weeks from Tuesday. Crowd turnout expected, with Sanderson s sketch and Scranton s local talent featured. Seeks to present a token of thanks to the couple. Sale of seats begins November 1 at L B Powell Co music store.

Georgia L. B. Powell & Co

Atherton Anniversary Celebrated At North Main Avenue Home

Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Atherton observed their third wedding anniversary Saturday at their North Main avenue home. The event featured dancing a graphophone entertainment and a fine supper. Numerous guests attended including Mae Courtright Arch Courtright and Miss Courtright of Wilkes-Barre Clark's Summit and others from nearby towns.

Harry M. Atherton North Main Avenue Mae Courtright Arch Courtright Clark's Summit Miss Courtright Wilkes-Barre J. Bannister West Pittston Kate Atherton Clark's

Examined the Big Organ at Elm Park Church

About forty members of Green Ridge Women’s club attended a two hour session at Elm Park church on Saturday afternoon. Mr J Alfred Pennington demonstrated organ construction including pipes wood and metal materials stops manuals pedals and the use of electricity as motive power. The audience thanked him for advancing musical knowledge in Green Ridge.

Green Ridge Pennington

Street Car Collision Damages Van On Washington Avenue

A street car on Ridge Suburban road No 157 struck Cusick’s undertaking van on Washington avenue around 11 20 yesterday morning. The van was in front of Cusick’s Myers office and the driver tried to cross the track but could not avoid the impact, suffering considerable damage.

Fireen Ridge Cusick Myers Washington Avenue

Balentine to Mark Twelfth Anniversary at Christ's Church

Rev. Franklin Balentine, rector of Christ's Church in Green Ridge, will celebrate the twelfth anniversary of his arrival in the city next Sunday. The occasion also marks six months since he began his pastorate. Services will be held at Christ's Church Green Ridge Sunday evening.

Balentine Frank Schell Ballentine Christ's Church Green Ridge Green Iidge

Unreadable OCR Names from Olyphant Scranton Area

Fragmentary list shows names such as Andrew Pascoe Mary Farenz William H Davis John HB Stout Chase P Bidgel Moone William A Maclaren Annie Slack and locations Olyphant Scranton, with many garbled characters and no clear event or context.

Andrew Pascoe Mary Farenz William H, Davis John HB Stout Cccreerseerere DloomTe Chace P. Bidgel Moone William A, Maclaren Cranton Annie Slack Scranton

Avon Ranitarium Sulphur Baths Promote Rheumatism Cure

The Ran itarium Avon offers reliew with sulphur baths claimed to cure rheumatism gout and kidney ailments amid an ideal winter home for invalids at Avon N. The notice urges readers to visit the facility for healing therapies and comfort.

Prison Board Organized to Enforce County Prison Labor

A prison board was organized by county officials to implement a law allowing male prisoners to perform hours of manual labor on public roads. An initial test will grade and fence the jail rear lot and the Newton turnpike routes, with broader road work planned if successful.

FF. Robothan H. Fp, Perrier Robert Allen Archbald H. M Boles Alfred Hand James Moir Joseph P. Phillips A. B. Dunning W.T. Simpson Newton Keysey Valley Lackawanna Frond Aml West Mountain City Road Roller Simpson Potter County Lackawanna County Reid Ereh Malin Reade County Senta

Attorney Lenahan Seeks Superior Court Appeal

Attorney John T. Lenahan traveled to Philadelphia yesterday to appeal to the superior court for a review of the little case. The move aims to obtain a higher court ruling on the matter.

Lenahan Philadelphia John T. Lenahan Superior Court

Hard Bargain on 5 Cent Admiral Dewey Cigar Offer

The ad proclaims a shift from 10 cent Admiral Dewey cigars to a best 5 cent option. It notes supply for trade at 35 dollars per thousand and offers free advertising materials like signs matches easels cut outs and more to the trade.

O'Brien Opposes Motion in Little Heel Case

Joseph O'Brien of OBrien and Kelly objected to the motion as the telegraphic updates show the superior court adjourned yesterday morning. It is unclear if the appeal was presented to a judge in chambers.

Joseph O'Brien Obrien & Kelly

Constables Meet in Lackawanna County Durra Hall

A meeting of Lackawanna County constables and peace justices with city aldermen opened at 7 50 PM in Durra hall Lackawanna avenue. A five member_resolutions committee was formed to report on November 2 at Alderman Kelly's office.

Lackawanna County Durra Hall Lackawanna Avenue Richard Barron Priceburg John P. Kelly Timothy Jones Kelly Jamen J. Kelly Jessup Piffth Hugh Collins Moore Twentieth Thoms Eifth J. J. Kelly John Thomas Joseph Movie

Veda Siesta’s Banquet and Burlesque Degree Social

The Veda Siesta's Caravan 77, social auxiliary of the Knights of Malta, held its ninth banquet and social last evening. A burlesque degree entertained guests at the Knights of Malta temple on Washington avenue, followed by a banquet at Beemer's restaurant on Linden street where about one hundred attendees enjoyed the meal. The organizing committee included Chairman W. S. Darker, John Hornbaker, and J. W. Knecher.

Veda Siesta Knights of Malta Knights of Matta Temple Guernsey Washington Avenue Beemer Linder Street W. 8. Darker John Hornbaker J. W. Knecher

Catechumens Hold Sixth Annual Holy Trinity Reunion

The Catechumens of Holy Trinity Lutheran church met at Guernsey's hall for the sixth annual reunion. The hall was crowded as they enjoyed an evening program of vocal and instrumental music and recitations followed by luncheon. Rev. G. F. Spieker of the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia gave a short, well received address.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Guernsey G. F. Spieker Lutheran Theological Seminary Philadelphia

Lackawanna Iron and Steel Buys Seven Acre Plot

A seven acre tract between Ridge Row extension and the Lackawanna tracks from Harrison avenue to Nay Aug park was purchased by the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company. Ex-Mayor Connell ex-Sheriff Clemons and C. C. Ferber acquired the land which has been divided into lots averaging 0x1 feet and placed on the market at a very low figure.

Ridge Row Lackawanna Harrison Avenue Nay Aug Park Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company Connell Clemons C. C. Ferber

Dry Goods Store Enterprise Closes Under Sheriff Action

Sheriff Pryor closed the Enterprise dry goods store in the Burr building on Washington avenue after executions totaling 18 041 were issued against J. O. Ackerman trustees and Samuel Josephs. Propriety tied to Joseph Josephs, OBrien & Kelly med. Judgments backing the executions are listed in the record.

Enterprise Dry Goods and Nations Burr Building Washington Avenue Pryor J. O. Ackerman Samuel Josephs Samuel Josepha Joseph Josephs Obrien & Kelly

Illustrated Art Lectures by A F Van Lauer to be Held

Lectures at St Luke's hall Wyoming avenue will cover Gothic Architecture Madonna in Art Miller and the Barbizan School and American Painters. Stereopticon views will be shown. Tickets available at Powell's music store.

St. Luke's Hall Wyoming Avenue A.fp. van Lauer New York Millerm Bey Powell's

Republican mass meeting set for St. David's hall Saturday night

County Chairman Vosburg has arranged speakers including District Attorney John St. Jones and A. J. Colborn with Deputy Attorney General Fred W. Fleita. W. Gaylord Thomas will preside as the meeting hosts the candidates and county committee attendees.

St. David's Hall Vosburg John St. Jones A. J. Colborn Fred W. Fleita W. Gaylord Thomas

Federal building interior repair bid rejected

Postmaster Kipple received word from United States Supervising Architect J. K. Taylor that the bid of John Benore & Son for repairing walls and wainscoting in the Federal building had been rejected. The Benore bid was 100. Local contractors had submitted bids amid confusion and misprints noted in the record.

Kipple United States J. K. Taylor John Benore & Son Federal Building Benore & Bon

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ends Teething Troubles

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has long been used by millions of mothers to ease teething. The remedy soothes the child and gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and helps diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide. price twenty five cents a bottle. Please ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.

Mra. Winstow Tve

Jealousy Ends in Fatal Clash at Old Forge

Antonio Spinello was shot by Angelo Pelozi after Spinello wooed Pelozi's wife and threatened her husband. Passero escaped as Pelozi fired four shots, a second shot failing to kill Passero. Pelozi fled, with a manhunt underway. he is described as about 6 feet 6 inches tall, 30 years old, with a heavy aluminum watch chain.

Spinella Pelozi Old Forge Antonio Spinello Angelo Pelozi Main Pelosi Spinello Tribune Passerro Passero James Bell Pelowi Levehon

Halloween Pranks Prompt School Punishment

Repeated petty annoyances by students during Halloween led to disciplinary action. A boy was sent to the detention room after promising reform, amid numerous complaints about mischief during the holiday period.

Little Child Killed by Drinker Street Trolley

A two year old girl, child of Victor Piitonello of Sport Hill, was killed yesterday afternoon on East Drinker Street when struck by a Drinker Street trolley. The motorman attempted to stop but could not avert the accident. The coroner and undertaker were notified.

Victor Piitonello Sport Hill East Drinker Street Willine Hands O'Donnell

Lackawanna Rail Cuts Philadelphia Tickets For Exposition

The Delaware Lackawanna & Western will sell round trip tickets to Philadelphia at reduced one way fare from city cents for the exposition. Tickets valid on regular trains on the listed dates with return within ten days from sale. Full information available from any Lackawanna ticket agent.

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company Philadelphia Lackawanna

Oils Promise Durable Paint Without High Cost

A report claims oils used in paints yield great durability and long life, noting that a large surface can be fully coated without peeling or cracking. It argues that high quality oils are affordable and effective for lasting finishes.

Leaders The Parker The Letever The Smith The Remington

Four named leaders in discussion are cited as examples to examine their roles and influence. The message points to the Parker The Letever The Smith The Remington as key figures to observe closely.

Parker Letever Smith Remington

Rev James Hughes Addresses War in Africa at Y M C A

Rev James Hughes formerly of Kimberley South Africa spoke on the War in Africa at the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association rooms last evening. The large audience enjoyed the evening opening with the national anthem and the address in his usual elegant style.

James Hughes Kimbertey South Africa Railroad Young Men's Chriefian Association Africa Adair Ivy Hughes

Hallowe'en pranks end with chase and scare

On Sunday evening a gate lifting ceremony marked the start of Hallowe'en pranks. Alex Dunn Jr pursued a crowd of boys who removed his gate and escorted one prankster to Chief Hobling's home to frighten him, prompting a warning from the chief.

Alex Dunn, Jr Agminget

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