Social visitors and travels from metropolitan lists
A string of society notices records Mr. D Simpson leaving for a two week stay in New Mexico and P J Toohey traveling to New York City on business. Various Baltimore Philadelphia and Washington residents are noted visiting New York City or hosting guests at homes in Monroe Avenue and Chartisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Simpson
New Mexico
P. J. Toohey
New York Cty
Marx Turnbull
Baltimore
Chauncey Reynolds
Wyoming
Mre. Cobb
Chartisburg
Rufus J. Foster
Wil Teturn
Boa. Pennipeton
M. Aytinstone
Wrygonds Howe
New York City
Nevweliles
Edward Starkweather
Philadelphia
Eit
Alfealers Rena
Ethel Megurgel
Washington Avenue
John Contell
Nianticoke
Hubert Hutchinson
Oif
Monroe Avenue
Bpluehwoul
Weshington
Local Notes and Social Notices From Scranton and Nearby
A stream of social items from Scranton and nearby towns recounts visits, engagements, and weddings. Notes mention Frances Edwards of Jonénville Wis visiting Monerdale Rivest of Edmund B. Hardenburgh. McMahon and Margaret Marion returning home from Williamsport after two weeks with Mei Audettie of Caposegvelle. Margaret Moylan joining a vacation to Mermay Pa. Laura Newhouse’s London engagement to Henry J. Tewlir is announced. Anna W. Freeman wed to Attorney Henry T. Reed in Harrisburg. George Fo MeGuire of Wainsding to Florence Nieholds of Wilkes-Barre. May Vromon and Ernest Wo Tallman wedding next Tuesday in Stroanton. Mrs Van Bergen plans to move to Green Ridge. the community will miss her longtime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muffalo
Niagara Malle
Hochester
Athea
M. Frances Edwards
Jonénville
Wis
Scranton
Monerdale
Edmund B. Hardenburgh
Kiltobot McMahon
Margaret Marion
Williameport
Mei J. Audettie
Caposegvelle
Margaret Moylan
Berwhton Triodon Company
Mermay
Wayne County
Mra
Newhouse
Wilkes-Barre
London
Mita Laura
Henry J. Tewlir
Pittsburg
Anna WiMrick Freeman
D. K. Freeman
Washburn Street
Presbyterian Hirch
Mina Cordelia Freeman
Henry T. Reed
Harrisburg Toorday
George Fo MeGuire
Waindling
Florence Niehold
Niehols
McGuire
Moreons
Corde
Mims May Vromon
Ernest Wo ‘Tallman
Stroanton
Toewlay
Wiliam
Brana
Oxelae
Cly
Tallman
Binghamton
van Bergen
Marth
Thin Ery
Kiyes
Green Ridge
van Mermen
Alwiye Bert
Peraunal
Dondale Sistaina
Carthondale
Frightened yachtsmen recount Atlantic City cruise peril
An Inquirer report details a yacht party from Atlantic City bound for Camp Charles that faced a sudden storm near Cape Henry. The crew of five, led by Captain Charles St. Foster aboard the J. Willard Moraun, took shelter near Chesapeake Bay after seawater surged over the vessel, forcing mast cutting and a return to Scranton for some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Inquirer
Lafayette Hotel
Joan M. Harris
Scranton
Atlantic City
Camp Charles
Delaware
Chesapeake
Mr. Harrie
Newson
Jackson
Beranton
W. Thompson
George W. Pine
W. G. Harraman
New York
J. Willard Moraun
Charles St. Foster
Fort Heam
Cape Charles
Fwr
Cape Henry
Foster
Chisketee Harborn
Franklin, Md
Golf Tournament at Country Club Yields Shafer Victory
H. C. Shafer won the greens committee prize at the Country Club golf tourney on Saturday with Thomas R. Brooks taking second. Loth played an excellent game, breaking all records as entries and scores were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Shafer
Greens
Thomas R. Brooks
Loth
Letter From Vetter Sent From Seattle Then Coming Home
Mrs. Vetter received a letter from her husband Philip J. Vetter dated Seattle and postmarked Monday. He said he would leave the city on the following day and, if trains run on time, is due to arrive tomorrow and will be met at the depot by the Scranton Canton Patriarchs Militant.
Wyoming Seminary Opening for Fall Term at Kingston Pa
The fall term begins September 12 at Wyoming Seminary. The school prepares students for leading colleges and offers courses in business music art elocution and literature. The president may be contacted daily during business hours at the Seminary office for studies or boarding room engagements. Address L L Sprague Kingston Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Seminary
L. L. Sprague
VW. 1
Kingston
Bethlehem Fair Train Run Delayed By Rain
The Central Railroad of New Jersey operated a special rain delayed trip from Scranton at 7 25 p m to Bethlehem Fair on Thursday September Mbh. Round trip fares were 2 05 dollars for adults and 2 dollars for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Rh. B
New Jersey
Scranton
Warranted Byrup of Tar Refund Guarantee
The undersigned J G Howe & Son of Dunmore Pa and John P Donahue of Byranton Pa promise to refund the money on a cent bottle of Greene s Warranted Byrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or gold. They offer credentials to prove patient satisfaction and money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Patie
Rockon
J. G. Howe & Son
Dunmore
John P Donahue
Byranton
Francis Found Hanging by a Rope
The body of James Francis, 1709 Monney Avenue, was found hanging in woods beyond Nay Aug Park. Coroner Roberts investigated. Francis had suffered a sun stroke three months earlier and was slightly demented. His wife and son Harry E. Francis survive. An inquest will proceed with a jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Harry E. Francis
D. L. & W Company
James FE
Francis
Monney Avenue
Nay Aug Park
Welock
Flora Lisk
Henry Pilger
Snook
Notice Headquarters
Roberts
Sloat
Park
McNamara
Stinok
James Francis
Monsey Avenue
Scranton
Raub
Spruce Street
Tribune
Park Place
Delaware. Lackawanna and Western Company
Harry K
Paoncoast Coal Company
Corone
Court House
J. D. Ferber
Theodore W. Kelael
William Beckman
A. 2D. Williams
H. FE. Stoat
P. J. McMannama
Odds and Ends Cigarette Offer Shrinks Prices
Small lots of 50 to 300 units were quoted at 112c per unit, now 5c per box. The notice urges smokers to seize the reduced price opportunity.
Court resumes busy day in county judiciary
The county courts reopen after summer break with grand jury sessions motions and many opinions due. Major cases include Kenny and Gallagher murder charges near Carbondale and the Quinn murder in Scranton area, plus equity court matters involving Nay Aug park and Scranton Railway Company interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equity Court
Kenny
Gallagher
Easee
Tronn
Kenny le Charred
Fimpeon
Carbondale
Waddehn
Joreph Gallagher
Mira Annie Gallagher
Mra
Annie Dempsey
James P. Quinn
Serantonian
Nay Aug Park Lown
Scranton Railway Company
Whitney Appointed Regimental Commissary in Thirteenth
Colonel Watres issued Order No 4 announcing George M. Whitney of Honesdale as regimental commissary with the rank of first lieutenant. Whitney previously served as a major of the old Thirteenth regiment before it joined the Volunteer army. The staff is nearly complete with only a regimental surgeon and two assistants remaining to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Watres
Annual Home Excursion to Binghamton Promises Support
The Home for the Prisondress plans its annual excursion to Binghamton on Thursday. It funds the facility with this popular trip and urges donations as the treasury is depleted. The train will stop at stations for joiners and Bauer's band will perform along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
Witte
Bauer
Installation of Officers Schedule Across District
A. A. Woebure of the Independent Order of Odd Yellows outlines installation dates for multiple lodges. The plan lists Taylor No. 068 on Sept 30, Globe No. 68 Oct 2, Tolly No. 19 Oct 1, and others through Milwaukee No. 267 Oct 21 with lodges in Alliance Slocum Sl. details include lodge numbers and dates for October installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Woebure
The
Independent Order of Odd Yellows
Lackawanna
Thetric Star
Penalty Proposed for Alcatras Company Delays
Common Councilman Morris Vo Mor ria will introduce a resolution directing the full penalty for each day's delay in Hyde Park work. City Solicitor Vor burg prepared the measure. The penalty is 1 per day and substantial time has elapsed beyond the contract completion date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Vo Morria
Vorburg
Alcatras 'Aeng
Hyde Park
Watkins Enters Bail After Fatal West Lackawanna Incident
Tyron Watkine appeared on bail after discharging a firearm that wounded James Shields on West Lackawanna Avenue. Shields remains hospitalized at Lackawanna hospital, recovering rapidly. authorities anticipate further court action if a trial is scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyron Watkine
Hile Compannion
James Shields
West Lackawanna Avenue
Shinde
Lackawanna Hospital
Hia
Fall term at Scranton Conservatory opens today
The Scranton Conservatory of Music begins its fall term today at the Adame avenue and Lindon street location. Students enroll for lessons across piano, violin, voice, theory, and ensembles as staff welcome new and returning pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Adame Avenue
Lindon Street
Wanted General House Work in Small Family
Classified notice seeks general house work for a small family on Quincey Avenue. Apply at the store, 225 Lackawanna Ave. Contact BMoke the Pooono fe for details about the position and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciel
Quincey Avenue
Lackawanna Ave
Adams Avenue School Opens Rept With New Principal
Margaret L. Torry named principal at Adams Avenue School and Kinder farten located at 412 Adams Ave. The opening details appear in this brief notice of the school’s new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Avenue
Kinderfarten
Margaret L. Torry
Adams Ave
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad Promotes Baby Relief
An aged advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy used by millions of mothers for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea. It claims magical success soothing the child calming the stomach and curing cramps with a listed price of twenty five cents per bottle.
Letter Carriers Conclude Largest Convention Ever Held
President Parsons states for the National Association that the convention in Electric City was the largest most successful and enjoyable ever. Many carriers publicly commend the hospitality of the city as closing sessions and the installation of officers mark the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
National Association
National Association of Letter Carriers Convention praised
John N Paraone thanks Scranton for hospitality at the convention praising the local carriers and Ladies Auxiliary. He applauds the city’s entertainment efforts and extensive newspaper coverage of the proceedings. He invites continued support for the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Paraone
The
National Associathan of
Letter Carriere
Scranton Hosts East Coast Meet of Letter Carriers
Scranton gains praise as a bustling “Electric City” during a weeklong national convention of letter carriers. Secretary Cantwell lauded attendance, with 150 more delegates than any prior gathering, closing the event with installations and pension fund discussions led by P. J. Carey and a New York Branch procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
United States
Cantwell
Beranton
Thia
oMeere
M. A. Flingereld
New York
Election result noted with detailed vote forthcoming
The text lists numerous names and locations connected to a civil service committee and board trustees, with references to supporters and officials across cities such as Philadelphia Cleveland Boston New York and Detroit. It concludes that the election result, aside from the detailed vote, will be provided in Saturday's Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Committee
John H. Philps
Scrmaton
T. P.M. Duffy
Pittsburg
Thomas Degnan
Albany
Aon
Flaherty
New Orleans
W. H. Robertson
Portland
W. HA. Goes
Maltimore
R. Hasbrouck
Corry
K. J. Zinamejater
Zanesville
J. F. Lally
Omata
Neb
Eugene Forrest
Fitchburn
Mine
James C. Keller
Cleveland
James WH. Monahan
Boston
Melville Johneaon
Columbus
Pressley Dolcoa
Los Angeles
Board of Trustees
Charlier P. Kelly
New York
Charles M. O' Brien
George P. Weaver
Lynn
Convention City
Detroit
Tribune
New York and Detroit Delegations Thank Scranton Tribune
Members of the New York and Detroit delegations extend heartfelt thanks to the Scranton Tribune for space and coverage of their conventions. They praise Mr Hodby and his wife for entertaining and catering to their wishes, noting special kindness from the Metropolitan Life Insurance official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Honner
New York
Snd
Thia Ize
New York City
Tribune
Thie City
Cheia, Lougheed
Detroit
Kitton
Scranton Tribune
Edithy
The
Hodbey
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Imens
Scranton
Hodtby
I. C. Band
Special Reduced Fares to Bethlehem via Lehigh Valley R R
Special reduced fares to Bethlehem for the Bethlehem State Fair September 12 to 16 1899. Tickets from Scranton to Bethlehem and return September 14 to 16 with return by September 11. One day rate of 2.65 dollars on Thursday September 24. Valid only on train No 20 dated, return next day. Consult Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Bethlehem State
Scranton
Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents
Ideal Home Site West Park Lots Sale Invites Inspection
The sale of West Park lots continues at unprecedented speed due to the unparallelled location and easy terms. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect the plot at their convenience and inquire about prices and terms at the newly erected office on the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park
Republican County Convention and Vigilance Primary Notice
The Republican County Committee announces a county convention for Tuesday September 8 at 2 p m in the court house Scranton to handle returns and business A vigilance primary will be held Saturday September 2 from 4 to 7 p m in each election district to elect three qualified vigilance committee members for the next year Candidates must register with the secretary and pay assessments at least twenty days before the primary Saturday September 2 is the last day for registration and payment E N Willard chairman J F Watkins secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aue
Contre House
Scruton
Nkmars
E. N. Willard
J. F. Watkine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton
Electric City
M. Norton
Lackawanna Avenue
the Griffin Art CO
Per
Mackawarra Dairy CD
A. A. Lindabury
Lam Gto
Connell Haliding
South
Math Avenue
Hugh J. Keenan
Lacka, Ave
Ackawanna
Warman
Lackawanna Hardware CA
Lackewanna Avenues
Henlopen
Mies
Vetter
Bethlehem Fair
Beacham
E. G
Coursen
G. H. Whitney
Vosburg
Lincoln
Celestial
Robert Burns
Primore
Fear Ridge
Ag E
Milwaukee
Alcatraz
Watkins
Conservatory of Music
National Association of Letter Carriera
Carriera
Indy
Mise Campbell
Citizen’s Committee
Lha
Hoban
St. Thomas’ College
P. J. Carey
Rock Island
John S. Parsons
Charles H. Duffy
Chicago
Til
Eakdward J. Cantwell
Brooklyn
Alex. M. McDonald
Grand Rapids
John F. McElroy
Bridgeport, Conn
TM. al
K. Young
Cincinnati
J. Michener
T. Louis
Beaton
Denver
Tia
William B. Moynahan
Rochester
N. Bay
James W. Shut
Allegheny
Jumex Arkigon
Fall River
Mass
J. Curtin
Mase
Trafton
F. Quinn
Fallimore
Charleston
Chattanooga
Ideal Home
Republican County Convention
Lunklaas
Bronson & Tallman
Foohue
Maloney Oil and
Meridian Street
Avs
Hand & Payne
Ron Washington
KNOX
Felton’s
Tic Penn Av
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Pierge’s Market
Penn Avenue
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