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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1899

Page

3

City Notes Pay Days and Upcoming Meetings

The Delaware and Hudson company paid Plymouth mines Nox 2 and 4, last pay of the month. Reverend Beardstey to answer Why Are We Universalist and explain Bermaten church mission. Catholic Historical society and Newman Magazine club meeting postponed to Thursday. Young Men's Institute reunion at Lake Ariel with about 2,000 expected. Races postponed after crashes on highway. Woman's auxiliary of Bluke's church to meet this afternoon at the parsonage. An appeal is issued.

Delaware and bHudeon Company Plymouth O. BR. Beardstey Vanliversalst Church Universilistar Universalist Bermaten Catholic Historical Society Newman Magazine Club Wis Lake Ariel Young Men's Institute of Lackawinna Lugerne Susquehanna Counties Btluke's Terman Gertrude M. Sanderson

Eight little boys at Lackawanna need aid and gifts

A fragment lists requests for night byke toys and candies for crippled boys at Lackawanna. It notes a fundraising plea by Solomon Middleman of Olyphant and mentions creditors, legal actions, and a letter from Postmaster General Smith about Philippines soldiers.

Littl Lackawanna Phial

Republican County Convention Notice and Vigilance Elections

Republican county committee sets the county convention for September 28 at 2 pm in Beranton Court House to compute returns and address business. Vigilance committees hold primary elections on September 25 from 4 to 7 pm. districts elect three members each for the next year and certify names to the convention. Candidates must pay assessments twenty days before the primary or be omitted from the ballot. last registration day is September 2. E N Willard, Chairman. J E Watkins, Secretary.

Republican County Committee Court House Beranton Baturday Wimuiry Nkmity

New Dress Goods Arrive With Zebeline Plaids and Camel Hair

We display ten styles of fine Zebeline Plaids exact copies of latest French goods seven shades of all wool Granite Cloth full yard wide and twenty styles of Camel's Hair Taffeta Plaids ideal for separate skirts.

Injunction Again In Old Forge Rail Case In Common Pleas

Testimony from yesterday before Commissioner John Taylor in the Old Forge matter shows the Pittston and Scranton Street Railway injunction may be dissolved to permit construction of a trolley road on western streets. Major Everett Warren represents the railway. witnesses include R B Judge and Patrick Gallagher among others. the case ties to a corruption challenge to the council ordinance.

John Taylor Mears Common Pleas Court Scranton Railway Company Everett Warren Pittston and Scranton Street Rail Way Company Gunster Old Porte Pittston and Scranton Street Railway Company Charlee J. Keoch Tudge Chuneter Jehn Tayior Law Library Warren Hannah and McCoullam RB. J. Tudge A. Mloancardi Patrick Gallagher Wiliam F. Monroe Thomas Stevens Thomas Kilcoyne John Hennlehan Atcorney John H. Penner Thomas Burke

Pittsburg Terra Cotta Lumber v Mews in Franklin Court

Yesterday focused on Pittsburg Terra Cotta Lumber Co versus John A. Mews with Burns presenting for the defendant. The J A Barron versus Hubert Johnson trial was given to the jury and a verdict not yet reported by adjournment. Bridgetway et al v Mary McCormack et al concerns Lafayette street land, with George A L Watson and MP Cawley for the plaintiff and John F. Serave and T P Tuffy for the defense.

Pittsburg

Suit Filed Over Scranton Railway Car Crash Injuries

Mrs Annie Harvey a widow of Green Ridge files a $5000 damages action vs Scranton Railway company alleging an Aug 2 open car derailment near Capouse avenue and Poplar street caused by sudden movement threw her against the car and led to several broken ribs internal injuries and shock while she was en route home. Attorneys Comedys and Bevans represent the plaintiff.

Annie Harvey Lareh Street Green Ridge Scranton Railway Company Comedys and Bevans

Alfred Hienett petitions for partition of joint property

Alfred Hienett and Hugh James are named as co owners of a Main avenue West Scranton lot of 11 460 square feet. Hienett through attorneys Wesburg and Dawson asks the court to order partition arguing James refuses a division of the property.

Alfred RR. Hienett Wesburg & Dawson Law of & Property Hugh James Main Avenue West Scranton James Trylo

Feast of Succoth Observed Across Jewish Worship Places

The Feast of Succoth begins with Divine services in various worship places. Observances continue through the week with eight days of celebration ending Monday evening and Tuesday morning. Succoth is one of three great Jewish festivals with ancient roots, when all male members of each family would travel to Jerusalem to offer thanks and harvest festivities.

Jerusalem Temple

Death of Hon. T. W. Loftus After Car Collision Injuries

Hon. T. W. Loftus of Olyphant died from injuries suffered when he jumped from a street car at Murvine crossing during a collision with a coal train Monday evening. He was conscious at the end and greeted those at his bedside in a pleasant manner.

T. W. Loftus Olyphant Murvine Crossing Morninis

Miller Rumor of Death Declared False

A false report claimed Charles F. Miller of Adame Avenue had died and was circulating yesterday. Miller, visiting Maplewood with Charles Robinson, learned of the panic upon return to the city and denied the rumor. he and friends seek the prankster responsible.

Charles F. Miller Adame Avenue Fale Miller Mr Miller Maplewood Charlee Robinson Mr. Aliller

Appeal for Funds to Save Home for the Friendless

At the regular meeting a debt of 16000 looms over the Home for the Friendless. Officials urge public subscriptions including $50 gifts to ease maintenance costs as November interest nears. Donations from many parishioners and residents are sought through listed officers and supporters to avert curtailment or closure of the institution.

Miary Areful Pone T. H Kennedy Tavier Cora Merrifield Moffat Fenman J Feeter Hoom. Winton W. AL Perkins K. Richmond WL Laves L. Connell Charles Schlarer Robertson RM Stelle Mies T. Sharnoti A. Hendrick W. W. Watson

Fortieth Annual Session Concludes with Awards

The Fortieth Annual Session ends as state councilors and officers are presented with emblems. Delegates include Parson Middletown and Weaver Philadelphia with others named from Harrisburg Dover York and Allegheny. An entertainment planned by the Daughters of America at Laurel Hill Park is postponed to tomorrow evening.

J. B. Parson Middletown Annie K. Weaver Philadelphia Laws Sadie Lowry Harrisburg George Lats C. A. Westerman Allegheny Christina Fletcher Dunmore Mamie Millikin Lottie Wolf York Mary Noble Campbell Aseltart Lowry Laurel Hill Park Daughters of America

Memorial Service at State Convention High School

Memorial service conducted at the state convention in a high school auditorium features an opening overture memorial rites and a chorus. The program includes addresses, quartet performances, soloists Martha Matthews and Blanche Paonthedid, and a benediction by the state chaplain. Citizens and public invited to attend.

Thiers Euleglee Ron Odore Revitathon Corre Martha Muatthiws Guinir Accompiini Miike Blanche BPO RhUbert Soto Mice Muattha Matthews BO

Convention Notes at Wyoming Avenue Delegates Abuzz

Delegates are housed on Wyoming Avenue with nightly activity as men write letters. The convention's acknowledged orator is James W. Cleary of Pittsburgh traveling salesman for a large keep house who delivered a brilliant speech at yesterday's session. Over 100 delegates toured the International Correspondence Schools yesterday afternoon after the sessions. Loan tables with stationery are mentioned.

Wyoming Avenue James W. Cleary Pittsburg Keap House International Correspondence Schools

Heptasophs Conclave Set for Nay Aug Park Reception

The executive committee names the reception committee for the Sk City Heptasophs outing to Nay Aug park on Thursday September 2. Members from multiple conclaves across Scranton are listed and the plan includes a morning march from Hotel Jermyn to Lackawanna station, lunch at the hotel, then transport to Nay Aug park for a civic welcome by Mayor Moir and a Paterson visitors concert and Scranton Glee Club performance.

Sk City Hetpasophe Nay Aug Park Hotel Jermyn Lawrence Lackawanna Station Moir Hinchcliffe Paterson Second Regiment Band N. J Scranton, Glee Club

Ample Provisions and Festivities Planned for Valley Celebration

The valley celebration expects family attendance and ample refreshments with dancing and amusements on the grounds. A final committee meeting in Raub's hall arranged the details and planned an alternate rain location in the armory. Heptasophs across the city hope for clear weather.

Raub

Two Miles of Walks Advertised for New Orange Project

Proposals for about two miles of sidewalks in New Orange New Jersey are invited by the New Orange Industrial Association. Bids are sought for walks four and five feet wide in wood flagging coal tar ashes and stone macadam with full specifications. The right to reject any bid is reserved. The notice underscores a major local contract and the town’s ambitious growth. Office 414 Spruce Street Scranton Pennsylvania.

New Orange N. J New Orange Industrial Association TJ Broadway New York Spruce Street Scranton

Green Ridge Residence for Sale in Prime City Location

Elegant home on Green Ridge listed for eighty five hundred dollars. Finest location for the money, a bargain at ten dollars for terms and full particulars contact W. T. Hackett at Price Building.

Green Ridge W. T. Hackett Price Building

Lehigh County Fair Train Special From Scranton

A Lehigh County Fair special train will run from Scranton to Allentown via Central Railroad of New Jersey. The departure is set for 7 25 p m on Thursday September 2 with round trip fares for adults 2 59 and children 1 00.

Central Railroad of New Jersey Scranton

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