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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1898

Page

8

Wilkes-Barre Notes and Arrivals Across Town

Yesterday in Wilkes-Barre T P Price won a local event. Dozens of residents including Mrs 14 M Jones ill at Sanderson Avenue. Mr and Mrs L Griffin returned from New York on Tuesday. Katherine G Wilcons visiting Glenburn. Julia Mowrey from Philadelphia visiting Mrs Willum Hees Anume Avenue. Judge Leman HH Bennett ill at Hotel Oneonta Klarveys Lake. Michaelian of Michaeliin Bron. returned from the seashore. Corporal Richard Kelley of Company D Thirteenth Regiment visiting Lackawanna Avenue. Mrs Anna Walkh went to Bridgeport Conn by family call. C H Miller and G S Mott returned from Dalton. Col I A Watres to entertain National Guard staff at dinner in Scranton. Mrs Joseph OBrien engaged as soprano at Elm Park Church. Patrick McGuire returned from Johannesburg after summers in North Beranton for gold mining work. He plans to move to Almondike. Judge and Mre HW M Edwards start western tour. Omaha eisteddfod will be presided by Judge Edwards. Mrs J F McDermott and daughter Katie visiting Hunter Hmmet McDermott in Reading. Thirteenah Regiment member contracted fever at Camp Mead and moved to St Josephs Hospital for treatment. Rev and Mrs Mogers Israel with Mrs George S Pickson and others spent a day in Honesdale and Waymart. Mr Thomas Blarcel to remain in Honesdale a month. The other events noted.

T. P. Price Wilkes-Barre M. Jones Sanderson Avenue L. Griffin New York Katherine G. Wilcons TL Jermyn Glenburn Julia Mowrey Philadelphia Willum Hees Anume Avenue Jidge Leman HH Bennett Wilkes Barre C H. Miller George Mott Dalton I. A. Watres Eleventh Regiment National Guard Scranten Ula Joseph O'Brien Elm Park Church Patrick McGuire North Berantan Johannesburg South Africa McGuire HW. M. Diwarde Omaha Edwards FPF McDermott Katie Reading Hunter Hmmet McDermott Comming Whirteenah Regiment Cama Meads St. Joseph's Hospital

Advertising man Campbell visits city and a former fireman returns

William H. Campbell of Beranton, advertising manager for Jonas Longs Bons, visited the city renewing old acquaintances. William Ward, formerly of Peckville and a fireman on the battleship Indiana, was seen in the city enroute home. Ward recalls the Indiana’s bombardments and the fleet’s destruction during the eighty eight minute action. He plans to rejoin his ship in Brooklyn after repairs.

William H. Campbell Jonas Long Bons Beranton Mr. Campbell Keystone Waltine Olin Dineghamion William Ward Peckville Indiana Cervers Ward Brooklyn

Flood Strategy To Extinguish Ravine Fire At Pittston

Officials from Newton Coal Mining and Pennsylvania Coal Company agreed to flood two upper veins of the Ravine colliery near Pittston to stop a long burning fire. Water will be directed into the mine while protecting adjacent workings, after plugging the shaft below the main vein.

Pittston Newton Coal Mining Company Ravine Pennsylvania Coal Company Pennsylvania Company Bie

Long's Fall Opening Delights Courthouse City Millinery

Jonas Long's Bons reports a large opening day with extensive millinery displays. Women viewed new styles including eye tilted hats fading, blue and miltary reds, polka dot trimmings, and numerous foreign designs by Madame Louise of Paris. Edward Long leads the millinery with shops in Wilkes-Barre and here, featuring dramatic window displays and a castor colored fawn hat with doves.

Jonas Long Madame Louise Paris Edward Long Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Avenue

Annual Meeting of Women's Foreign Missionary Society at Kingston

The Wyoming district gathering of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society met yesterday at Kingston’s Methodist Uplecoms Church with local members present. Officers were elected by the nominating committee and reports showed a total year contribution of 2120 dollars, with programs including talks on India China and Italy and a missionary colloquy by local children.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Wyoming District

Reduced Excursion Rates to Middletown Pa Camp Meade Visit

The Central Railroad of New Jersey announces round trip fares from Aclanton to Middletown Pennsylvania for $1.54. The trip offers a chance to see soldiers just returned from the war with Spain in Cuba and observe camp life among regulars and volunteers.

Central Railroad of New Jersey Aclanton Middletown Camp Meade Spain Cuba

Rug Exhibition Showcases Unmatched Quality and Quantity

A local rug dealer, Michaelean Brothers at 124 Wy Inglon Avenue, promotes a large display this year. They offer regular wholesale pricing during the event days, highlighting unprecedented rug variety and value.

Michaelean Brothers Inglon Avenue

D., L. & W. Excursion to New York City

Excursion to New York City priced at $3.00. Tickets valid on any regular train, with return allowed until October 3. Details available on September 3 and October 1.

Jervis Hardenbergh Piano School Opens for Students

The Jervis Hardenbergh piano school offers great advantages to piano students. Pupils may register at any time. Carter building Adams avenue and Linden street.

Jervis-Hardenbergh Piano Scho Carter Building Adams Avenue Linden Street

Kingston Auxiliary Guests Hear Gracious Praise and Plans

The Kingston auxiliary received thanks for hospitality and the gratitude for increased foreign work funds. The program featured Prof Schmidt’s organ recital and praised Forty Fort mission board. Rev. Dr L L Sprague was thanked for inviting visitors to view the new gymnasium, with benediction by Rev La C Mirroder.

Mission Board of Forty Fort Schmidt Kingston Ftme L. L. Sprague la C. Mirrdoer

Applications Pour In For Soldier Discharges

A crowd of men seeking discharges from the Thirteenth Regiment visited Secretary Atherton of the Relief Association in the Board of Trade building. Few followed the Tribune instruction to send a letter to the secretary of war endorsed by a clergyman. Many pleas ask for the return of husbands, with destitution likely without relief. Over $100 in voluntary contributions has been received over the last two days.

Atherton Relief Association Board of Trade Secretary of War

Knights Templar Trip to Pittsburgh Delegation Plans

Scranton will send a large edged delegation to the twenty seventh triennial conclave of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar in Pittsburgh. Members from Scranton and other local towns depart October 9 at 2:58 p m joining a two Pullman coach train via Delaware and Hudson and Pennsylvania routes. They will attend receptions, a parade, a Templar ball, and officer elections with events through October 16, returning October 15.

Scranton Pittsburo Knights Templar United States Knights Carbondale Susawehanna Tobyhanna Great Bend Frome Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Knights of Wilkes-Barre Wilkes- Marre Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Old Point Comfort Scranton Knights Brunston Mystic Shrine T. F. Penman

Funeral for Mrs. Anne E. Kelley Held at St Pauls

The funeral of Mrs. Anne E. Kelley, from the home of her daughter Mrs. Hubert McHale at the corner of Sanderson Avenue and Marion Street, proceeded to St. Pauls Church Green Ridge for a requiem Mass. Rev. J J Dunn assisted, with Rev. PL J McManus deacon and Rev. J J Criffin of Carbondale sub-deacon, ending with interment at Market Street Catholic cemetery Pittston. Pallbearers listed.

Hubert McHale Sanderson Avenue Marion Street Anne E. Kelley St. Pauls Church Green Ridge J. J. Dunn St. Paul's PL J. McManus J. J. Criffin Carbondale M. J. Millane Dunmore Po. McManus Pittston Market Street Catholic J. R. Barrett Patrick Cooney Thomas Fitzmaurice T. F. Walsh B. J. Conlan John Cooney

Y W C A Notes Annual Educational Rally

The YWCA schedules a Friday evening rally on September 6 from 8 to 9. Pro fessor John M Wagner is the speaker. Mrs H L Harding plays instrumental piano and vocal solos. Maud Mickell oversees gym activities and registration. Chinese open first week in October.

John M. Wagner Mra H. L. Harding Mre Ae Ideter Mike Mabel Colvin Maud Mickell eYmivelum Chines

Dd L and W Excursion to New York City

Excursion fare $3.00 offers travel to New York City aboard the Dd L and W line. Tickets valid on any regular train from Sept 3 to Oct 6 inclusive, with departure in Detland and return by Oct 6.

New York City

Shopping and Sightseeing Maxcursion to New York

A Lehigh Valley trip offers a shopping and sightseeing excursion to New York with a schedule on September Mth and October 1st and 2d. Return limit test set for Monday October 3. Rate from Scranton Pa listed as $3.00. Ticket agents referenced as L and V.

New York Lehigh Valley Scranton

Scranton Police to Wear Gold and Silver Service Stripes

Scranton police plan a metropolitan look with five year service stripes and chevrons. The chief and captain wear gold, lieutenants silver, sergeants and patrolmen light blue. An inspection parade will showcase the new decorations tomorrow at city hall.

Execution Issued to Force Maitland Driving Park Reorg

A 730 dollar execution was filed yesterday in Prothonotary Cope land's office against the Maitland Driving Park association on a judgment note owed to F. M. Young and Mrs. Jennie Beemer executors of N. Young. Signers include George W. Beemer president George E. Stevenson secretary J A Lewis Dr Ben F Evans and H Jay Austin. Disputes among stockholders are said to be pushing a reorganization.

Maitland Driving Park Association Copeland F. M. Young Jennie Beemer Clark's Summit N. Young George W. Beemer George E. Stevenson J. A. Lewis Ben F. Evans Jay Austin

Steam Heating and Plumbing P F and M T Howley

Steam heating and plumbing services offered by P F and M T Howley located at 231 Wyoming Ave. Reliable repairs installations and maintenance for residential and small commercial needs with prompt estimates and skilled workmanship.

P. F M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave

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Perry Bros Griffin Art Studio A. A. Lindabury Ptolon Komdonce Iliane Au Postoffice South Main Avenue Columbian Detective Agency Lime Bank Building Scranton, PA Chas McMullen & CO VreTmoders National Bank Laranes Gul Role Gomez Kemp Llackawanna Aundry Penn Ave A. B. Warman Reisman Bros Spruce Linden Streets Mac Lackewanna Avenue Mogers Israel Merang George S. Pickson Mr. Wid Walter Dickson Thomas I.lene Honesdale Waymort Thomas Blaroel Flan Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Simpeon Arian Powell Amelia Smith Audrey Powell Mary Brock Becker PB. Chaffee J. Jones A. F. Raub G. Frank Tesnolds H. Wy Littell J. Z. Acker Miller Karl Sehmidt India Mission Field M. I. Atherton India A. F. Chaffee America Thomas Pitteton J. P. Acker F. A. Wadham Resalutiona C. E. Mog A. Smith M. Ln Atherton Weycomine W. G. Simpson W. G. Simpson, Mrs. Armstrong Offered Praiver, Mire G. K. Powell Ausilliaries Ro Milley Bertople Gocjery Mies Grace Arimatrone Mies Laura White Wilkesarre Mies Charles Chamberlain J. W.treible James Bowman China Philippines Shmpson Italy Mies Laciar Rome M. & Hord West Pitteton Th. Welker Willer Marre M. L. Atherton Wyoming D. Simpson Town, Pa Colorado California Malaga Michigan E. G Coursen D., L. & W. Excursion Kelley Dd. L. & W. Excursion Martin Gurrell Thomas R. Thomas Richard J. Edwards Louis Goerlitg Martin Flaherty Peter Zang John Davie Thomas L. Williams Charles Ridgway Banttary William H. Burke M. J. Walsh John Dugean Dominick Roland John Saltry William Criescheidle James Feeney Michael Spellman Robert Dieter Dyer Cooney Marker William Matthews John D. Thomas Thomas Lowry Victor Sartor John Johler A. W. Palmer Jonathan Rodham James Saul J. F. Jones J. W. Moir Thomas W. Jones Ernest Schmidt Thomas Evans Reese G. Jones Charles A. Perry Samuel KE. Sloat Lona B. Day Joseph Block Hezekiah Peters C. C. Neals George W. Jones Dieter Mulberry Street City Hall Bother Clarke Bros Bitenbender & CO Iron and Steel Franklin Ave Bell & Skinner Jermyn Maloney Oil and Manufacturing Co Meraida Stret Ingrain Baroda Ingram Rugs Lackawanna Avenue Lackawanna Ava Raynolds Hand & Payne Washington Ave Eall of Geome Snow Fleur Weston Mill CO Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant Kimball George H.ives West Market Street Barbour's Home Credit House Lackawannsa Av
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