Select Council Confirms Joseph Taylor and Potter Nominees
The Providence select council approves Joseph Taylor as pavement inspector and Thomas B. Potter as police patrolman after debate. A resolution authorizes city assessors to hire clerks to assist in 189 assessment work and gather property details with compensation set.
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Select Council
Thomas B. Potter
Lansing
Street and Bridges Committee
Bailey
Joseph Taylor
Providence
Tnetnight
Chittenden
Ross
Wagner
Rose
Mesers
Williams
O'Boyle
Kearney
Roche
Nesist
City Council Proceedings Note Traffic Rule Change
The report covers council actions including a motion by Mr Row that failed to table a resolution, ordinances for Breck and Forest courts, paving and sewer projects, and a traffic regulation measure by Mr Oliver. Printing orders were set if measures pass.
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Row
Breck
Forest Courts
Spruce Street
Common Council
Lafayette
Division Streets
Fourth Ward
Stipp Court
Mulberry Street
Vine Street
Oliver
Donations Acknowledged by Sisters of the Good Shepherd
The Sisters in charge of the House of the Good Shepherd report August donations from several named individuals including Mrs. Thomas Mangan and J J Williams, plus miscellaneous gifts of home and provisions. Smaller contributions totaling 11.0 are mentioned with names omitted.
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The
Sisters of the Good Shepherd
House of the Good Shepherd
Thomas Mangan
Pittetot
Mosers
Bree
Avoca
J.J. Willams
Merchants
Thomas Gallagher
Boranton
Trev
Patrick Murphy
Olyphant
Bo A
Bo A. EF. Barrett, Borantom. ccc. FU M. Hand, Scranton,. Viveseerewns
CITY NOTES RE-ELECTED SOLICITOR AND LOCAL MEETINGS
Re-elected solicitor for the Winton school board is James J. O'Malley. The Home for the Friendless holds a 9 AM meeting. Captain Edwards acts as chief in Chief Gurrell's vacation. Milk prices rise to 7 cents. Funeral for Sylvester Dietrick at 10 AM. PAY DAYS listed for several mines. Licenses granted for multiple marriages. Traver approves license issue. Neary sends fresh sea bass by barge. Pure Food Agent Simmers in town for case prep. Trio arraigned for assault and battery. Mayoral signatures include several ordinances. False alarm due to chemical smoke. Police shooting practice adjusted to shorter distance. Mountain Park match planned with Beranton town participants.
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Wilkes-Barro
Horanten
Korgonnt Kline
Beranton
Zong
Williame
Mobr
Dyer
Nevis, Watkins
Moolligua
City Engineer Calls for Support to Preserve Street Works Plan
City Engineer Joseph P. Phillips protests proposed budget cuts and seeks extra staff to complete a major street railway and sewer construction program in Providence. He notes new track construction methods, required pavements on North Main and Providence avenues, and urges fast action by the joint committee on streets and bridges to maintain project timelines.
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Barber Asphalt Company
Quincy Avenue
Pine and
Gibson Streets
Chittenden
Scranton Railway Company
City Asses Bors
North Main Avenue
Strect
Providence Real
Soath Avenue
Quinney Avenue
Aoe
Syow
Joseph P Phillips
Wenton
Joseph PL. Philips
Scranton Delegates Aim to Land 1899 Letter Carriers Convention
Scranton delegates John H. Phillips, D. Jones, Michael Omalley, and Joseph Fidiam left for Toledo to push for the 1899 convention. They carry endorsements from officials, businessmen, and fifty proxies from Pennsylvania cities not sending delegates. The race pits Scranton against Chattanooga with Baltimore seeking leverage for a vice presidency. about 700 delegates and 800 votes are at stake.
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John FH. Phillips
D. Jones
Michael O'Malley
Joseph Fidiam
Scranton
Toledo
Ohio
Lackawanna and
Western Road
Council
Busines
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York State
New York City
Buffalo
Baltimore
Chattanooga
Flaht
Chittanooga
New York
Mrs Barrett's Face Leads to Domestic Dispute Charge
Mrs Annie Barrett of Providence row testified before Alderman Millar that her husband beat her. A warrant was issued for his arrest after she complained the trouble began when Barrett refused to share his pay from the Manville mine and planned to move to Montana without a division of funds.
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Annie Barrett
Providence Row
Millar
Letters of Interest to Be Published by Tribune
Short letters of interest will be published after completion for publication by the writer’s name. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions expressed.
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Chia
Tribune
Condolence Resolutions From Washington Camp and Moscow Lodge
The Washington Camp No 2 Patriotic Order Song of America adopts condolences for the wife of brother W Bourn praising her Christian life and family devotion. Moscow lodge No TH Independent Order of Odd Fellows also offers sympathy for the passing of F J Mops and notes the memory page dedication in their records.
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Washington
Anmerica
Beranton Tribune
Ki. J. Cannon
A. M. Nowak
William F. Ponekert
Moscow
BR. Moss
Order of
Odd Fellows
F. J
Thin Loige
Scranton
Five Monthers Big Shoe Sale Saturday
Burt's Shoes Bell advertises a wide sale across the country with all styles and sizes available. Prices range from 66 to 300 in unspecified currency, inviting customers to shop on Saturday at the event.
Weaver James and Miss Ether James Married in Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania James Weaver and Ether James were married by Reverend FB Doty pastor of the Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. The couple are both residents of the city.
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Weaver James
Scranton
Rev
FB. Doty
Vdar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Weaver
Miss Eather James
City
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North End
Board of It Sexsors
Lanelle
Pavements Committee
Whittenden
Messie
Noche
McAndrew
Tripp
O' Boyle
Eagle Hose Company
Fire Department
Board of Fire Engineers
Thomas
Sewers and Drama
W. H. O'Hara
Horsford
James J. O'Malley
Winton
Edwards
Gurrell
Beranton Laley
Sylvester Dietrick
Compeny F
Sife
Jacken and
Chestnut Streets
Company F
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Archbald
Hyde Park
Continental
Diamond
Manville
Wallstead
Delaware and Hinivon Company
Carbondiale
Loulea Renda
Guisepina Palermo
Luackawnanoa
Anthony Munroy
Bridget T. Brown
Carbondale
John James Dorsey
Wilkes-Barre
Julia Coyne
Minooka
Joseph Stich Aud Bennecia Sogneka
Martin Murkiewicr
Anni Mostaveka
John J. Neary
Athaetic City
John Jennings
Neary & Jenningr
Wyoming Avenue
Mr. Newry
Mr. Jennings
K. M. 8Immers
Pum Food Bureau
State Department of Agriculture
Simmers
Alberman Millar
A._ queer
Mijlir
Gs Uwalt
Aire
Moxy Moran
Borarten Street
Briteet McNanmara
Helehber
Ables
Aldernyin Wile Fur
Lulley Yyterday
Price Place
Amelia Avenua
Delaware
Wyoming
Washington Avenus
Seborus Court
Marrikon Avenues
Dr. T
Albany Dental
Weeterday
Chemicala Unvell
Phy
2Jil
Wyoniliv
Wmiet National Bank
Fitat
Providence Food
Norih Main Avenue
Hrowlevy Avenue
Providence Road
Main Avenue
Joint Committee On
iPee
United States
Eeese
Department
de. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Austria
Millar & Peck
Waning
Everybody's Child
Standard Shoe Store
Lacka, Ave
Tae
Morcow
Thirney J. Schenk
Minos Tavis
Dante J. Poherts
Cn Iitee
Florey & Brooks
Ava
Court House Square
A. B. Conger
the Tribune
Winns
J.T. Richards
Be. B. Jackson
Dr. Evechort
Misa
Willard
Scrinton
Capechils
Watkins
Navy
Pirk
Schubert
Hauer
Laurel Hilperk
Schublert
Matoes
Canteloupes
Pierce’s Market
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Burt Shoe Sale
Five Brothers
Hood
Chas
P. Swift
Geo
M. Hallstead
Swipr, Hallstead & CO
Swift
M. van Buskirk
Connell Building
Burt
Wilson
Dimensions
Lenka Avenue
Sea Island
Toc
Eee Worth Inc
the Great
Jotin
Ladwig
A. F. Kizer
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Scranton Savings Bank
Mercereau & Connell
Jewelity
Mit
Commonwealth Building
W. T. Smith
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