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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1899

Page

7

Social Roundup of City Visitors and Local Guests

Miss Morauror Bale of New York and Miss Dreamin of Philadelphia visit Chetitd. J W Cauley and Mr and Mrs explore New York and the shore. Professors Goomlenouth host a reception at Mulberry Street with James Gaviewn from Pronweenue and Jean J Laubach in town with Mrs Hever from Lewis Gort.

Morauror Bale New York Chetitd Cis Misa Dreamin Philadelphia Eroily Plymnd Donmore Mite J. W. Cauley New York City Mai Shore Goomlenouth Fis Prefeenor Mars Mned WG Mulberry James Gaviewn Pronweenue James Gavom Treoe Brand Jean J. Laubach Philadel Pia Mr Lebach Mari Sprocesipect Nesetite Vetur Choothwin, Knorr Peanetilk Company Estenlay Mies Grice Wheeler Duna Aine Bla Park Elie Elie, Dmits Dunein Coneriita Fae Volos

Wort Park Lot Sale Continues Despite Limited Details

Sale of Wort Park lots proceeds rapidly amid unusual terms and favorable location. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect plots at the new Southworth Studios office offering flexible hours and wartime pricing on site.

Wort Park Southworth

Anniversary Exercises For Abington Baptist Association

The ninety second anniversary gathering of the Abington Baptist Association will occur at First Providence Church on West Market Street September 13 and 14. The program lists devotional sessions, reports from treasurers and auditors, committee meetings on reception of churches, mission activities, and Keystone Academy, sermons by Rev. James W. Pullan and Rev. J. M. Siler, plus addresses, singing, and closing exercises.

Abington Baptist Association Firet Providence Banetist Chored Weert Market Street Wetenday Res. W Watkins Thamar Ke Gruehy Regfort Treneawnneer Heport Trushers Tiepont Cammittes Ehorehos Jel Ariersise Piet Bonian Church Caramitie Keystone Acatemy Kesatone Academsy James W. Pullan New Solo Mise Livia Jones Rew J. MM. Siler Pb. D Croser Seminary AO Evans Milestonary Fermation Society J. Me Harris Home Missions Robert F. Vo Plerce Thomas de Kehe Andre Pranks Dobbins Ameren Baptist Missionary Wien Williame Forest City L Business Trev W. J

Lions and Bons Excursion to Heart Lake From Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Employees from the Wilkes-Barre and Scranton Jonas Long Bons plan an excursion to Heart Lake near Montrose tomorrow. Alexander's Ninth Regiment Band of Wilkes-Barre will accompany and provide music. A friendly rivalry includes baseball, swimming, bicycle races, and other contests between the two stores, with an excursion train leaving Wilkes-Barre at 8 o'clock from the Lackawanna station.

Wilkes- Barre Scranton Jonas Long Heart Lake Montrose Alexander Ninth Regiment Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Harre

Langstaff Appointed Superintendent at Port Clinton Gypsum Beds

Mr Langstaff receives the appointment as superintendent of the gypsum beds at Port Clinton owned by Granite Wall Pinster company. The post pays SO a year and he is currently in the west, with uncertain acceptance but presumed to take the role. The notice comes from Willita S&S Tamestatt and mentions Delaware Lackins and Western Hallroad camping affiliations.

Willita Luangetaf

Telegram from Klondike survivor arrives in Beattie

Mrs PF J Vetter of Penn Avenue Beanton Pa received a telegram Saturday from her husband once believed dead in the Klondike. The message from Beattie Washington says he arrived there and will start a coast trip Tuesday with a reception planned for Saturday evening in his honor.

Paillo Vetter Pennavena Hibaud Klondike Beattie Beatie Wash Bop J. Vetter Penn Avenue Bornnton Tidlay Bolonase

Archbalm Men Arrested For Liquor Violations In Archbald

Detective William Clifford arrested six men on Archbald Saturday for selling liquor without a license. Names listed include James H. Padden Thomas Wella Li J Blore Michael Balto Charles Reely and Patrick Gourhan. Warrants issued by Alderman Howe. Padden waived hearing. others appeared before Squire Gilden.

William (Ifford Ela Archbal Jamern H. Padden Thomas Wella LI. J. O'blore Michael Balto Charles Reely Patrick Gourhan Alderman Howe Ditfard Padden Squire Gilden Arche Wald Mowe Ood

Drunkenness Fines Reported In Police Court

Thomas J Waeleh paid a seven dollar fine in police court yesterday morning for being drunk and disorderly. Names listed include John Conley Mittin Merriton Michael Padden and John Bim, all cited for indulging in wine.

Thomas J. Waeleh John Conley Mittin Merriton Michael Padden John Bim

Keeno’s Syrup of Tar Refund Agreement

The undersigned agree to refund the cost of a bottle of Keeno's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold. They also authorize returning a second bottle to prove sale or money paid. J. J. Bone & Son, Dunmore PA. John P. Donahue, Hamilton MA.

Keeno J. J. Bone & Sin Dunmore John P, Donahue Herantan

Sermon on the Postal Service and Carriers at Meeting

A sermon extols the postal service as vital to community life and citizenship. It praises carriers as sober public servants, notes their work supports trains and messages, and argues the system lifts national progress and local prosperity.

Ser

Reward Offered for Info in Lookout Breaker Fire

The Temple Iron Company of Scranton Pennsylvania offers payment for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for setting Mr Lookout Breaker on fire on Monday August 21 1599.

Scranton Fire Department Under Scrutiny for Reforms

Fire inspector recommends major overhauls in Scranton fire services. Proposals include a paid call system, new engineers and drivers, expanded hose stocks, hydrant upgrades, tower and ladder trucks, and a city owned fire alarm network to improve reliability and safety.

Tir Tiamchal Enery Chemical Fire Joentione Nay Aug Wust- Neeshedon Providence Hyde Park Est Tlone Strom Nav Aue Crystal Feventh oGanewell Bire Alarm Telegraph Company Contract Telephone Exchange Fiire Hydrant Cne Talline Mieventh

Street Dangers Cited As Cars Flood City

A local official warns that streets are threatened by heavy car traffic and fires risk, urging safer traffic management. The report notes concerns about congestion and potential hazards amid growing vehicle use.

Public School Opening Day Notice and Entrance Exams

The notice announces school opening on September 14 and outlines admission rules for grammar and intermediate grades. Pupils entering after the first week require permits at the superintendent's office. Entrance exams for the Preetiman era of Scranton High School are scheduled for Wednesday, September 6 at 9 40 a m. The list also notes special examinations for grammar pupils with high averages and an exam for the high school on September 7 at 8 40 a m and mentions George Howell.

Scranton Hich Olnammnat Tupile Grammer A George Howell

Fragmentary Dispatch on Care Riers and Preacher Conflict

A garbled report discusses Cox and tts event work for the care riers and a feud involving a preacher. The text suggests tension over community needs, messaging, and accountability, with unclear details about who spoke and what actions were planned.

Cox Tts

Local church notes and sermons in Wilkes-Barre area

A fragmented report details sermons and notices from multiple churches in Wilkes-Barre region. It mentions Dr James Mee and Dr Robinsom, services at First Pies Detherhin Elaine, and a sermon topic The Teasing of Thele Conminiilen delivered by Rev Romer Ph. D. at St Mark’s Latheran. Also notes return of George Th Alrioh and future frame Strict church event with a $100 purchase.

Robinsom Preavelhal Kettien James Mee Too. Batewon Atmerlen Miraslolan Mornin Stunner Pinnetet Thele Conminiilen George Th. Alrioh Reformes Wilkes Torre Twides Ceharehh Wilkes- Barre Liasider

Recruiting Station Opened for Volunteer Army Service

Captain Hewitt of the Nineteenth Infantry opened a recruiting station on Spruce Street to enlist men for volunteer service in various branches. Enlistments run through June, with a limited pool of six hundred men for the volunteer cavalry as the regiment forms in the Philippines.

Hewitt Nineteenth Infantry Regulaar Army I Spruce Street Oigulien Mires Philippines

New Street Commissioner Takes Office After Saturday

The new street commissioner, Richard Thomas, assumed duties Saturday, succeeding D. G. Growle. Frank O. DeLong, street commissioner’s clerk, offered his pensionary terms, and Thomas appointed John M. Brown of North Scrinton to fill the vacancy. DeLong had served for several years under prior commissioners A. E. Donwilig and others.

Rnland Thomas Frank O. DeLong Siloner Thomas John &. Brown North Scrinton DeLong

May Go to New York for Dewey Reception

The Reading article notes a possibility that the Scranton Glee Club led by John T. Wat kink, the jeweler, may travel to New York for a Dewey entertainment at the Metropolitan Opera. The chorus is gaining fame and has discussed plans with Mo Watkins, potentially featuring at a major reception marking Dewey's return.

Scranton Glee Club John ‘T. Wat Kink Dewey Metropolitan Opera Mo. Watkins Deling

Republican County Convention Notice and Rules

The Republican County Convention will be held Sept 2 at 1 pm in the Scranton court house to nominate and conduct other business. Nominations for vigilance committee require a filing fee at least twenty days before the primary. registration and fee payment due Sept 2, with precinct candidates listed on the official ballot. K. M. Willard is chairman and J. B. Watkins secretary.

Tucwley Heuer Scranton Campullig Peture Hale Pri Mary Samarday

Diunckleer Marriage Notice From August Wedding

An August marriage notice from Buncklee, Jefferson Ward area, lists Mr and Mrs Withiam as the newlyweds. The report notes the couple’s union occurred in Buncklee with details faintly visible in the clipped text.

Traction Company Ordered to House Cars Nightly

Mayor Moir sends a communication to General Manager Silliman of Sermaton Hallway Company urging strict enforcement of ordinances requiring street cars to be housed at night. The issue centers on idle cars on Wyoming Avenue and Line Den Street, with annual enforcement lapses cited. Fire Chief Walker also urged the mayor to enforce the ordinance.

Moir Silliman Sermaton Hallway Company Wyoming Avenue Onler Walker Fire Department

Keystone Brewhie Unveils New Lager Teer at Mammoth Plant

Keystone Brewery announces a new beer named Thihemian Lager Teer joining its ales and porter lineup. A revamped Mammoth plant expansion supports production as the Conservatory of Music resumes instruction September 1 under Prof. J Alfred Wonningeton with office hours starting September 1.

Keystone Brewhie Company Mrn CS Wille Js Thns Keystone Keystone Company J. Alfred Wonningeton Jolly

Penn Clothing and Shoe House sale notice

The Penn Clothing and Shoe House announces a Tuesday opening on account of a holiday. S. Te Chillen, proprietor, states the store will operate all day with Finley's and the popular Punch Cigar offering. The Hotel Jermyn Agar cigar price is listed at 1 cent.

Penn Clothing and Shoe House S. Te Chillen Oraery

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