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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1899

Page

5

Local social notes and visits report from Scranton area

The list records surmised moves and visits: tary D. B. Atherton returns to Chester Military Academy. Hillary Zehnder and W. D. Zehn der leave for Lawrenceville. Mr and Mrs L. M. Horton return from Philadelphia with Morton set to manage Soranton Bolt and Nut. James Carden and daughter Teanie visit Niagara Falls with companions from Chicago Scranton and Avorn. Miss Brainard hosts guests at Spring Lake New Jersey. Dunmore Paneer Special issue features an Edward J. Saynett biography and portrait for the Times editor.

J.D. Mercy Bertha Syracuse George Wat Philadelphia John O'Malley Creighton Neb A. Lansiing Dauughter Copenhagen C. C. Miittes Colorado A. J. Jordan The Truth Ruth New York City Frank Shedd Bouth Bumner Aveni Walter Wilson Clevelall Stella Meredith Julia McGovern Mauch Chunk Alisa Kathryn Jenolings Second, Street John J. Machran Mission Lotte Tary D. B. Atherton Chester Military Academy Hillary Zehnder W. D. Zehnder Beranton Bolt and Nut Company Lawrenceville Seminary L. M. Horton Morton Soranton Bolt and Nut James Carden Teanie Chicago Katie Barrett Scranton Ida Sadiy Boone Avorn Niagara Falls Brainard Monsey Avenue Mia H.C. Lucas and Son Spring Lake N. J Martin Maroney

Olyphant Sewer Case Moves In Equity Court

In equity court the Olyphant Sewage Drainage Co seeks to block Burgess McNulty from hindering sewer construction. The case cites a 186 charter granting franchise to lay pipes, two year start and five year completion, and argues work began within limits despite delays. Judges and attorneys from Willard, Warren & Knapp and O Brien & Kelly attended. Judge Edwards inspected the river at Capousp before arguments.

Olyphant Olyphant Sewage Drainage Company Borough of Burgees PJ Hurgees McNulty Burgess McNulty C. P. O'Malley Finn Carter Edwards Capousp

City versus Loop Street Case Heard by Judge Gunster

Judge Gunster heard the city versus Scranton Railway company known as the Loop Case. City Solicitor Vosburg argued the city accepted streets by sewer work and basins, negating rights claimed from Lackawanna Iron and Coal, while Major Warren countered that city approval did not grant streets freely and noted $7,000 in grading by the company with city acquiescence.

Gunster Scranton Railway Company Loop A. A. Vosburg Everett Warren Voesburg Vosburg al Jeges Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company Warren

Hutchins Sues Water Company Over Carbondale Accident

Eugene H Hutchins of Mayfield sues Consolidated Water company for 5000 alleging a trench left open by the firm caused a carriage accident near the city line to injure Hutchins a broken collar bone and other injuries to two ladies including Mise Quinn who broke an arm. Attorneys Comegys and Bevan represent the plaintiff.

Eugene H. Hutchins Mayfield George Hutchin Consolidated Water Company of Carbondale Water Company Young Hutchins Mise Quinn Hutchins Comegys & Bevan

Witnesses Examined in Langetaff Election Contest

The following witnesses were examined yesterday in the Langetaff election contest. Thirteenth ward, Third district lists George Dougherty, David X Roberts, Jacob Mans, Fred Warner, W D Kennedy, Seldon Stanton, H W Dulgenherry, John Sykes, Christian Tang, A V Brown, B P Mitchcock, Robert Taylor, J B Lutesby, Lewis B Brown, A B Litetone. Fifth ward, Fourth district includes William Sayers, G W Harrington, Daniel M James, William Whitman, Eugene W H Kresge, Valentine Erbach, George Fr Wil, Adam Froufelter, Hiram Sayers, David Cadwgan, John E Fowards, Samuel Jones, John Anneman, Thomas J Herris, Henry B Davis, Benjamin Tloyd.

Langetaff George Dougherty David X. Roberts Jacob Mans Fred Warner W. D. Kennedy Seldon Stanton H. W. Dulgenherry John Sykes Christian Tang A. Vv. Brown B. P. Mitchcock Robert Taylor J. B. Lutesby Lewis Brown A. B. Litetone William Sayers G. W. Harrington Daniel M. James William Whitman Eugene WH. Kresge Valentine Erbach George FR. Wil Adam Froufelter Hiram Sayers Bayid Cadwgan John E. Fowards Samuel Jones John Anneman Thomas J. Herris Henry &. Davis Benjamin Tloyd

Unclear Names Mix in Syracuse Notice Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names Patrick Joyce Branton Magwire Bullivon Taylor Tanner Inglis with scattered traces of Syracuse New York identifiers and a Mogele Reidy reference, lacking readable context or actions.

Patrick Joyce Branton Magwire Bullivon Taylor Tanner Inglis Mogele Reidy Byracuse

Plumbers Open New Shop on Wo Spruce Street

The text notes a journeyman Plumbers opening a shop at Wo Spruce street. It mentions no boys and a telephone Loos, indicating limited readable details about the new business and contacts.

Spruce Street

Women Delegates Gather for October Meeting in Elm Park

The Philadelphia Branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church will hold its twenty ninth convention in Elm Park Church from October 3 to 5. Delegates from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New York will attend. Mrs. Cyrus Foss presides and a full schedule of sessions and receptions is planned.

Philadelphia The Womans’ Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Episcopal Church Pennsylvania Delaware New York Elm Park Church Philadephia Women's Foreign Missionary Society Methodial Episecopal Church Adams Avenue Church New York State East German Erie Genesee Pittsburg Wilmington Wyoming National Mre Cyrus 1 Foss Bishop Foss Methodist Church Mra. Fors William Connell S&s. T. Keene C. M. Giffin C. D. Simpson G. F. Reynolds M. Giffin G. FL. Reynolds Quincy Avenue Scranton J. B. McCulloch North Park Avenue Philadelpha

Guarantee and Refund Offer for Tar Syrup Demonstrated

The document presents a refund guarantee for a M-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It also promises an &-cent bottle to Dipvg, pette ny or Ioney Fr, and names Dunmore, Pau, Joan P. Donahue as signatories or witnesses.

Greene Petteny Ioney Fr . Hon Dunmore Pau Joan P. Donahue

Coroner's Jury Exonerates After Scranton Cave-In

Coroner Roberts held an inquest into the Cedar avenue cave-in that killed Joseph Savencky during Seventeenth district sewer work. Witnesses for Scranton Traction and Contractor Coons testified precautions were taken. jury found the death an unavoidable accident and exonerated the contractor and company.

Roberts Court House Joseph Savensky Cedar Avenue Seventeenth District John Hundon Scranton Traction Company Coons and Son William P. Reilly Evan Walters City Engineer Corps John Schneller Street Railway Company Daniel Donahoe Charles Fischer Savensky Joseph Savencky Seventeenth Main Sewer South Scranton Coons H. Brown B. R. Conley Joseph Woelkers Peter Haggerty G. A. Miller John J. Gordon

Decided to Marry the Girl in Syracuse Case

James Inglis and Maggie Reidy both of Syracuse married by Alderman Millar after Inglis, sought for breach of promise, was arrested then reconciled with his bride. The couple, both twenty one, received no fee for the ceremony and were helped by the Board of Associated Charities to travel to Binghamton to visit relatives.

James Inglis Maggie Reidy Syracuse Millar Inglis Robting Moir Sconomisa Heldy Board of Associated Charities

Cartridge Explosion Kills Wife in Newark Incident

In Newark New Jersey Fugene WH Drienthall son of the tax commissioner fatally shot his wife when a cartridge exploded at home. The accidental blast drove the bullet into her heart in what authorities term a tragic accident.

New York Sept. U Newark N. J Drienthall

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Recalled and Praised

Old advertise­ment copy touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used by fifty million mothers for children during teething. It claims to soothe the child stop crying relieve pain and cure wind colic and diarrhea. The note notes a bottle price of twenty five cents and warns against other varieties.

Mrs. Winslow

Vetter Returns From the Klondike in Welcome Home

Philip J. Vetter, long believed dead in Alaska, returned to Scranton greeted by a Patriarchs Militant parade on Lackawanna station. He and Edward F. Mack, another Klondiker, were escorted to 415 Penn avenue amid cheers, bouquets, and an informal levee at his drug store. Mack reported 12,000 miles of travel and 216,000 dollars earned in gold claims across the territory.

Penn Avenue Vetter Philip J. Vetter Alaska Klondike Mr. Vetter Hens Edward F. Mack Taylor Avenue Binghamton Lackawanne Station Canton W. C. Cowles Edward Deans Department of Pennsylvania George W. Skillhorn E. T. Doyle Home Philip Vetter, Jr Mary Order Elk Ingram A. F. Mack Joseph 8. Mack Sauquoit Mr. Mack Mt. Cobb Brooklyn N. Y Skaguay St. Michaels Mack Mr. Votter Bens Nulatio Father Rajne J. Michaele McPherson Yukon River Odd Fellows

The Cinderella Shoes For Women Triumph in New Style

The latest Cinderella for women showcases Shoemaker’s new ideas in style and comfort with fit and wear qualities unseen at the price. All genuine Cinderella Shoes bear the trademark and price branded on the sole.

Cinder Ella Shoes Promote Value in Scranton Ad

Advertisement for Scranton sole agents touts the Cinder Ella shoe offering a $3 per pair value deal. The copy invites customers to pay $5.00 or more to access the promotion.

Scranton

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