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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1898

Page

5

Local residents noted traveling and visitors in Scranton

Colonel FE B Ripple remains confined to home. James Clayton of Scranton was in Pittston yesterday. Miss Anne Lewis from West Locust Street visits Wyoming. Victor Kocher and Frank Jermyn of the city traveled to Dallas. Mrs John Fern from North Sumner Avenue plans a Brooklyn visit. Mrs Blair from South Main Avenue returns from Camp Alvade. John Long from North Main Avenue home from Harvey's Lake. Stella French of South Hyde Park Avenue returns from a visit at Emir. Mr and Mrs Frank Bryden of Dodge Avenue come home from Mittleton. Emme Hoyles of Alloonn visits Mrs J Long on North Main Avenue. J L Moyer of Moyer Bone & Co Philadelphia travels in the interests of his firm. Mr and Mrs John Lloyd of North Becca Avenue visit Misa Hache Jancy of Letham, Pa. Charles Lober of Hampton Street and L Noeh of South Ninth Street attend Malford fair after Fins of Company H Thirteenth Regiment return to Camp Meade. Bert Gritman and C Thomas of Booth Main Avenue return from a bicycle trip to Camp Meade and Philadelphia. Attorney and Mrs George Heal of Church Avenue celebrate arrival of a baby. Robert McCrath of South Washington Avenue leaves for Philadelphia to resume studies at University of Pennsylvania. Attorney T Cramer Von Storen, Theodore Connell, Dr E M Pennypacker and Frank Squire return from a trip to Lake Henry. Ernest Gilmore of Philadelphia visits his parental home on Jefferson Avenue with friend John H M George of Philadelphia. George D Morris of Albany Argus staff invited relatives. Corporal Lewis Carter of Company AA, First line.

FE. B. Ripple James Clayton Scranton Touss Pittston Anne Lewis West Locust Sireet Wyoming Victor Koch Frank Jermyn Dallas John Fern North Sumner Avenue Brooklyn Mr. Blair South Main Avenue Camp Alvade John Long North Main Avenue Harvey's Lake Mise Stella French Emme Hoyles Alloonn J. ©. Long North Mats Avenue JL. B. Moyer Jim of Moyer, Bone & Co Philadelphia John Lloyd Northitebecca Avenue Jancy Letham, Ta Charles Lober Hampton Eirect L. Noeh South Ninth Street Malford Fair Fins Thirteenth Regiment Camp Meade North Scranton George Heal Church Avenue Robert McCrath South Washington Avenue Philadelphia Westenia University of Pennsylvania T. Cramer von Storen Theodore Connell E. M. Pennypacker Frank Squire Lake Henry Ernest Gilmore Jefferson Avenue John HM. George Gleorge JD. Morris Albany Armas Journaliate New York Tuio Thia Viele Lewis Carter Company Aa

Community Notes From Winnsylvania and New York

Many residents travel for work and personal reasons. A long list of names appears with trips to New York, Germany, and Wilkes-Barre as marriages and book projects are noted. An official delegate from Pennsylvania is chosen for a national road parliament at an international exposition in Omaha.

Kenneth Welle Lt. Watking J. W Stenon Brb Blair C. Giainewen Hlulbert Mixes Smith Mise Lloyd Biss Shaw Gh Cournen Stenw New York Jr. & Ridsdale Thowar Walker Wilkes-Torre Heder Wilkes-Harre Awe Dunning Lewis Ek Beller Kneting Trmaha Lid Na- Hon Omatia

Installing Officers in Lackawanna Odd Fellows District

District Deputy Grand Master Cadwean will install new officers for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows second district in Lackawanna County. A staff of Selurion No. 7h members supports him as lodges in Beranton Dunmore Milwaukee Taylor Mov cow hold ceremonies across October with dates for each lodge listed.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lackawanna Cadwaan Charles Huester Stoowmn Lodge West Borantary CadWean Silurion West Side David Cadwran John HW. Kelly John Francis Arm John Dern TD. J. Davis William Lewis Inmer Alliance Lodge Lackawanna Lodge Taylorville Lodge Celestinal Lodge Nnett Lodge James Connell Lodge Green Lidge Lodge Bennett Frdiva Milwaukie Indee Globe Lodge Dunmore Tice Eilurian Lodge Electric Star Lodge Moscow Lodge

Firemen's Big Day at Pittston Parade Honors Middletown Guests

The Pittston Fire Department staged its annual Firemen's Day parade with visiting engines from Middletown and West Pittston. Bands from McQuoid, Luzerne, Albion, Bauer, and others led two divisions along Main Avenue, drawing a huge crowd and ending with Bauer's Band concert and a reception at the Armory.

MacQuoid Engine Company Middletown N. Y Bauer Fitzaton

Leaders Opening Showcases Grand Millinery Display

The Leaders opening day drew unusually large crowds with each department presenting special exhibits. The millinery room impressed shoppers with an expansive, elegant display and strong crowd enthusiasm. Upholstery, drapery, curtains, rugs, and pictures enhanced the salon. New fitting rooms were added to dressmaking and Mrs. EB Pennington resumes an active season in fine dressmaking.

EB. A. Pennington

Reduced Excursion Rates To Middletown Pa

Central Pail road of New Jersey announces $5.84 round trip from Scranton to Middletown Camp Meade and back. The trip offers the public a chance to see the old war souvenirs from Spain and gain insight into camp life among regulars and volunteers.

New Jersey Scranton Middletown Camp Meade Spain Cal

Oriental Rugs and Carpets Introduce New Imports

Oriental Rugs and Carpets promotes a fresh import assortment direct from the customs house. Citizens can select flat rugs and view Japanese and Smyrna pieces at special reduced prices from Michaelsan Bros. at IM Washington Ave.

Michaelsan Bros. &O Washington Ave

Annual Parade Day Sees Fire and Police Departments Inspect

The city hosts its thirty second annual parade and inspection of fire and police departments. Mayor Halley reviews units on Mulberry street near Washington avenue while merchants decorate route. The Tribune offers a milk bank prize for best appearing company and officials plan visits after the parade.

Halley Mulberry Street Washington Avenue Wyoming Avenue I Linden Penn Mulberry Franklin Spruce Lackaw Adame Vine Washington Wyoming Lackawanna Tribune Jonas Long Hickey Fire Department Gurrell Elate Central District Music Hall Columbia Company

Schoolboy Fatality After Wagon Collision with Drunk Driver

John Harrison ten, of Van Storch Avenue, was killed when a Green Grove store wagon owned by A. H Benedict struck him as he walked home from school. Benedict, intoxicated, was arrested and jailed without bail. his son and the elder Benedict were with him. The incident occurred near Lehr's alley by the Dickson City boulevard and East Market Street as children dispersed. The coroner will investigate. Benedict claimed the boy fell while attempting to catch a ride.

A. H. Benedict Green Grove John Harrison H. A. Altimus van Storch Avenue A. H M. Renydlet Halley Harrigon H. A. Altius Junction von Storch Avenue Delaware and Hudson Benedict Benetet Lehr Harrison Tle Wil Charles Williams Itiven Tenediot Thompson East Market Street Lili Offles

Lecture on Musical History Opens Series at Conservatory

Mrs. J. Alfred Pennington opened a series of lectures on musical history at the Conservatory of Music last evening before a large audience. The lecturer, well grounded in many aspects of music, presented a thorough and entertaining account. The first topic focused on primitive music and the theory of the singing voice.

J. Alfred Pennington Conservatory of Music

Possible clash over coal supply plans at school

The supply committee advised at its meeting to have coal delivered to the serious buildings between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. when the principals would be present to receive. The special investigation committee is reviewing this action, and it may object to sharing the spotlight.

Board of Control Special Investigation Committee

Speaking of music history lecture noted

The speaker described ancient myths of sound producing shells and pipes as origins of musical instruments. Students were recommended Nauman and Matthews History of Music Parry's Art of Music, with related Chinese music facts and demonstrations. The next topic will be Early Church and Organ Music.

Pan Nauman Matthews Must Parry

Writ of Habeas Corpus Sought for Moran Release

Afternoon hearing set before Judge Gunster to consider bail for Edward Moran, held in Providence County jail on charges of killing Thomas Gilligan. Attorneys J C Vaughan and O'Brien Kelly petitioned for the writ yesterday in say afternoon session.

J.C. Vaughan O'Brien & Kelly Edward Moran County Fall Thomas Gilligan Providence

D L & W Excursion to New York City

A D L and W excursion offer lists a $5.00 ticket to New York City with travel on regular trains. Tickets go September 89 and October 1 and 2, with return travel allowed until October 64 inclusive.

Letters From The People Featured Opinions From Readers

Short letters of interest may be published when accompanied by the writer’s name. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed in these letters.

Welers 5 Tribune

Scranton Voter Challenges Name Discrepancy in Election Record

CS Boland from the Nineteenth ward, a longtime Scranton voter, disputes a misnamed ballot entry and asserts his 19 years of voting accuracy. He offers a personal bet that his registration is authentic and protests a clerical error affecting his eligibility claim.

Tribune Ilegal Ningien Boland CS. Boland CL P. Boland T. Bowhd Scranton Belinda

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

Excursion fare labeled three dollars offers travel from the railroad line to New York City. Valid on regular trains with departures in September and October and return through October 2. Tekets (tickets) good on any regular train.

Jervie-Hardenbergh Piano School Enrolls Anytime

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

Jervie-Hardenbergh Carter Building Adams Avenue Linden Street

Shopping and Sightseeing Excursion via Lehigh Valley

Public notice describes a shopping and sightseeing trip from Beranton, Pa to New York via Lehigh Valley with travel in September and October. Return on the last train available Monday in October. Fare listed at $3.00 and tickets available through ticket agents.

New York Lehigh Valley Beranton L, V Tlicket

Also Mentioned on This Page

Perry Bros Wyoming Ave Griffin Art Studio A. A. Lindabury Floom Williame Opp Mostonices Houth Main Avenue Columbian Detective Agency Cime Bank Building Scranton, PA Chas McMulley Treaders National Bank Bldg Kemp Laackawanna Laundry Penn Aye A. E, Warman Wilkes-Barre Linden Streets Mac Lackowanna Avenue James Tanner Misaeth of Great Bend Frienas Ere Bert Gritman Thomas Booth Main Avenue Delphia Winnsylvania Tim City Fariough Carter Willard, Warren & Ahopp Mra Dolph Capoure Avenue J. McHenry William Kline Cobwmabin New York State Myr Bernhird Moses Liter Martha W Samuel Woolner Linder Street Temple Lot Laury Tupphreet Penn Avenuo New York City Tueday Sall Germwny Boni Mupphreet David Cadwgan Department OF That Ci.y McQuelds West Pittston Company Pittston Soldier Boys Main Avenue Eusily West Pittston Luveerne Avovua Pallvelien Loftus Pittaten Thief Patterson Alexanders Treonty-fourth McQuoid Engine Company Leek Cornet Niagara Engine Compings McQuolds Luzerne Lugerne Iegiment Beya Bate Liberty Cornet Jed the Mechanic's Five Black Diamond Hook and Ladder Company Darktown Hook Company Albion Aveva Hove Comany Noa. 1 West Pitteton Hose Company No. IL Pittaton Paterson Patterson Hauser Avera Bring Street Armory Building North Main Street Treat Colorado California Malaga Michigan E. G Coursen Oriental Rugs Adlivme Neptunes Retlef Adams Jeerson General Phinney Jefferson Millers Phoenix Execetsior Sulebereyetek William Connell Century and Cumberland TignLretting Malierre Street Moran D. L. & W. Excursion Horsford Bittenbender & CO Iron and Steel Franklin Ave Bell & Skinner Jermyn Maloney Oil and Manufacturing Co Meriaida Street Cc. T. Boland the Tribune D., L. & W. Excursion Ingrain Baroda Caurpela Ingrain Rugs Lackawanna Avenue Semone Ava, Serantom Paholesale Ba Penaire Raynolds Durahie Hand & Payne Snow Fleur Weston Mill CO Carbondale, Olyphant Kimball George H.ives West Market Street Barbour's Home Credit House
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