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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1896

Page

6

Local Youth Dies After Appendicitis Surgery

Leslie E. Follin died yesterday morning at the home of his step-brother E. H. Davis at 1655 Sanderson Avenue. The 21 year old had arrived from Washington, D C three weeks ago to work in Davis's office and was operated on for appendicitis on Monday. Funeral services were held at the house and the body was sent by the Lackawanna train to Washington last night.

Leslie E. Follin E. H. Davis Sanderson Avenue Washington, D. C Washington

YMCA plans gymnasium upgrade and swimming pool

The Young Men's Christian Association reports a comprehensive annual program with funds set aside from new memberships for a gymnasium improvement. Plans include removing posts, rearranging facilities, and installing a 45 by 5 foot swimming pool once enough money is raised. A gospel meeting is scheduled with Rev. Thomas Bell at Plymouth Congregational Church. Also noted is a birth in Jermyn, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Snyder.

Young Men's Christian Association Association Thomas Bell Plymouth Congregational Church Rt Purcell Washington, D. C Pottsville Misa Ida Hopkins Sebattaville Scraw H. Jones heaWat Mary Manby Tress Carbon Misa Mary Gardner Dalton T. J. Reynolds Hampton New York Canton Celia Boyle Hiverstree John Gallagher South Main Street Carbondale Dunmore Tien Miea Esther Rooney Dunmore Sears SG Williamsport Ry Garvey Mra. P. Joe Cambrian Society of Schuylkill County

Leslie Service in Scranton for Follen Leslie

In Scranton on April 4 1890 F Follen Leslie brother of Edward H Davis will have a brief service at 1605 Sanderson Avenue at 4 o clock this afternoon. The remains will be taken to Washington for interment.

Doings of Social World Extra Assembly and Wentz Ball

An extra assembly is planned for Monday night with little other activity hopeful for Lent endings. Tuesday night a Drifton by Dr George Wentz will draw fashionable guests from Scranton Wilkes-Barre and Pittston with Miss Hunt Archbald Welles Belin arranging. The event includes music by Oppenheimer and decor plans, while other social happenings fill a busy week in the city and surrounding towns.

Drifton George Wentz George Went Wilkes-Barre Pittston Scranton F. WooJu F. M. Spencer Hr . G. M Hallstead Y Oppenheimer Wil*es-Tarre W. J. Welchel New York City Jefferson Freeman Misaca Jermyn Thompson Pottsville Archbald Miss Moffat Watertown N. Y Simpson Misa Barker Chicago Anderson Jefferson Avenue Miss Knowlton Freeport Augusta Archbald P. J. Tooley West Side A. E. Hunt Yale P. Peck Hudson, N.Y J. A. ‘Maxwell Cortinnat McDonald Robert Emmet O O’ Boyle Will Seeley Susquehanna County J. J. Ruddy Dickinson Law Monroe Avenue

Coming Attractions At Local Theaters This Week

The Academy showcases For Fair Virginia a new drama by Russ Whytal with a strong company. The Boston light opera group Father Barnabee heads the Saturday Academy program. Davis theater features Spider and Fly with opulent costumes and eclectic acts. McKenna's Flirtation opens Tuesday at the Academy with seats 15 to 70 cents.

Academy Russ Whytal Fifth Avenue Theater Whytal Bostonians Academy of Music United States Aest Henry Clay Barnabee William H. MacDonald Jessie Bartlett Davis Eugene Cowles Helen Bertram Henley E. Landle George Roth Ingham Alice Neilson Wou Oh Leavit Davis’ Theater MecKenna

Boy Injured by Falling Chisel in Arcade Accident

Charles Frutchy son of George Frutchy of the Ontario and Western railroad sustained a deep scalp wound when a falling chisel pierced his hat while he played in the Arcade building Thursday night. He was guided to Dr. Longstreet’s office where the wound was sewn and dressed.

Charles Frutchy George Frutchy Ontario and Western Railroad Arcade Wyoming Avenue

Aunt Rachael’s Malaria Bark Bittera Patent Claim

The passage touts Aunt Rachael’s Ma larial Poruvian Bark Bittera as a cure for malaria with Speer’s Port Wine and herbs. It notes physicians prescribe the remedy and mentions Kenedy’s Hairdressing Parlors at 317 Lackawanna Avenue and Nickel Plate Road dining stations praising related services. Pillabury’s Flouco reportedly ships 17,000 barrels daily.

Rachael Speer Kenedy Lackawanna Avenue

Good Friday Services Across Local Churches

Good Friday ceremonies were held in St. Peter's Cathedral and St. Luke's, with mass in the Presanctified, in adoration of the crucifixion. St. Luke's hosted a long morning and afternoon service from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rev. Urban delivered sermons on the seven last words. St. Peter's Cathedral did not use organ or lights, with the host carried from the repository and consumed at communion. Evening stations of the cross ended with a sermon by Rev. John Loughran.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church A. L. Urban Dunmore Israel St. Peter's Cathedral J. A. O'Reilly Thomas F. Carmody J. W. Malone J. J. B. Feeley Calvary John Loughran Catholic University Washington, D.C Father Loughran Christ

Be Wise This Spring Guard Health With Warner’s Safe Cure

The article warns of fatigue headaches and digestive complaints signaling liver and kidney imbalance. It urges toning the system to prevent illness and touts Warner’s Safe Cure as the proven remedy, claiming doctors and prominent people endorse it and use it to stay healthy during exposure dangers. Uniformed porters on the Nickel Plate Road assist passengers.

Warner Nickel Plate Road

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