Deceased Bequeaths Estate to Widow and Five Daughters
The will of the late Benjamin S Hughes was filed with the register of wills by Taylor and Leowls. It leaves all real property to the widow for her life and then to be divided among the five daughters, with specific parcels to Mrs Jenkin T Heese and North Hyde Park avenue property to the other four daughters. Personal property goes to the widow and, after her death, to be shared equally among the five daughters. Executors named include AL RB Bynen and Rev John Brane, the latter recently deceased. Bynen becomes sole executor. Also notes a fire at Chase's House and a social event in St Bren den's Council debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
St. Brenden’s
Benjamin S Mughes
Taylor & Lcowls
Waah‘wurn Street
Hyde Park Avenue
Jenkin T. Heese
Hughes
Lafayette
AL RB. Bynen
John Brane
Mr. Bynen
Obituary Notice for Benjamin Hughes at Phat Welsh Baptist Church
Officers of the Phat Welsh Baptist church mourn the death of Benjamin Hughes. The text recalls his faithful Christian life his generosity and strength in the church finances and devotional meetings. He is described as a Christian man whose simple words offered sound advice and admonition and whose memory will endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phat Welsh Baptist Church
Ben-jamin Hughes
Ehrely
Peter Tie
Dufour's French Tar Claims Cold Cure And Rest
Advertisement states Dufour's French Tar has won success curing colds and providing relief. Sold by all dealers with for sale notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dufour
Resolutions in Memory of Benjamin Moghes Welsh Baptist School
A funeral like memorial from the Sunday school of the Welsh Baptist church honors Benjamin Moghes the longtime superintendent. The notice portrays him as childlike, encouraging, and beloved by all, and extends sympathy to his widow. The group signals faith that his light will shine brighter in heaven. The resolutions pledge comfort and prayer to the family and circle involved.
Sootat Ant Smoke Social of Washington Camp Notes
The Washington camp No 1s Pateloth Order Song of Amert ex held a social after their meeting with lunch and remarks. Attorney DP Bl Replogle spoke on The Hardest Nut to Crack noting corporations are hard to crack and the common people won’t fare without reform. Attorney Ruel H Cape addressed the group on building and loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasehington Camp
No. 1S
Pateloth Order
Song
Amertex
Aid
Emicker
BL Replogle
Ruel H. Cape
Fire Flare Damages Home on North Main Avenue
A small fire damaged the residence of Addison W. Chee at 52 North Main avenue yesterday afternoon. Police noted a prior similar blaze near the same location about a month ago, indicating possible repeated incidents at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
Addison W. Chee
Our First Full Display Of Ladies Suits and Skirts
The Globe Warehouse opens the Spring and Summer 1900 display of ladies outer garments with confidence in finish materials and abundance of variety. The event promises careful attention to detail across low priced suits and jackets as well as higher end offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Warehouse
Adies
Unclear Clothing Catalog Entry with Mixed Garbled Text
A garbled OCR fragment describes apparel items including jackets and coats with inconsistent pricing such as 16.50 and 12.00. It references Venotyara and Vern Bettie styles, but readable details are scattered and uncertain about colors, sizes, or exact items. No coherent event or entities beyond vague garment mentions are discernible.
Lisses and Children's Our Line Features Buyer‑Favored Jackets
The collection highlights Btn lox fy fronts and button jackets with a blend of knitwear. The designs tilt toward the buyer, offering favorable terms and a maayuel of fabrics and finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btn
Fire in Sitting Room Extinguished by Hose Insertion
Flames were seen in the sitting room as they spread between partitions. A hole was cut in the plaster and a garden hose inserted to extinguish the Marines. If this had occurred at night a disaster was likely. Damages around $200, fully insured through agencies represented by H. S. Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8S, Keller
Council debate on South African struggle splits sides
Members of St Breonden's council and Young Men's Institute debated whether powers should interfere in the South African struggle on behalf of the republic. The affirmative team included Lenihan Carey Durkin, while McHaeh McLain Durkin defended the negative. judges Fleming Duffy McGuire ruled for the negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Breonden's Council
Young Men's Institute
Republic
Daniel Lenihan
Joseph Carey
J. Durkin
Thomas McHaeh
Frank McLain
J. F. Durkin
Thomas Fleming
Robert Duffy
Thomas McGuire
West Side Brownie Club Hosts Lillian Douglass
The West Side Brownie club met at Lillian Douglass's home at 128 South Main avenue on Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 6. The group, a charitable and social circle of eager young ladies, enjoyed a bust iss session and refreshments. Members listed include Myra Smith president Marie Becker vice president Lillian Douglass Elaie Becker Edith Lindabury Ruth Carson Ella Paine Kate Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Brownie Club
Lillian Douglass
South Main Avenue
Myra Smith
Marie Becker
Elaie Becker
Edith Lindabury
Ruth Carson
Ella Paine
Kate Davis
Breaker Fire Threat Near Shanty Ignites in Mount Pleasant
A small shanty under a breaker near the calm chutes in Mount Pleasant caught fire Wednesday morning. The blaze spread quickly from paper and rags stuffed in cracks to prevent drafts, fed by an overheated stove, and the shanty was ablaze before discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Reverend Bird to Speak on A Century of Bondage
Rev Dr Bird, a renowned divine and lecturer, will deliver the address in St David's hall on Wednesday evening April 1. Dr Bateson of the central city will chair the event, which includes a musical and literary program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bird
St. David's Hall
Bateson
Burials Planned for Local Children Across City Cemeteries
The remains of a McLaughlin child will be buried this afternoon at Cathedral cemetery. Ray Kagler, four, of 170 Decker's Court, will have funeral services and interment at Washburn street cemetery this afternoon. A child of Mr and Mrs Herbert Lieter of 10 North Seventh street died Wednesday and will be buried at Washburn street cemetery at 2 30 Wolock this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PL J. McLaughlin
Cathedral Cemetery
West Lackawanna Avenue
Ninth Street
Ray
Kagler
Decker's Court
Washburn Street
Herbert Lieter
North Seventh Street
Local notices and society updates from Scranton area
A compilation of committee appointments, anniversaries, and events including AOH Lake Lodore excursion plans for August 11, Keyser Valley Hose opening on April 23, and various social, church, and fraternal happenings. Also reports of marriages, condolences, illnesses, and recognitions across local families and organizations.
Grain-O replaces coffee in new food drink
In a promotion grocers offer Grain-O as a coffee substitute that adults and children can drink without harm. The product imitates mocha or java color and claims to come from pure grains, appealing to those seeking the price and flavor of coffee.
West Side Meetings Highlight Civic and Church Activities
The West Side Republican club held a large meeting last evening at South Hyde Park avenue. A big turnout of women joined the new Women’s Christian Temperance Union branch at the Y W C A rooms and elected officers. United Mine Workers Branch 637 met in Co operative hall to discuss membership growth. Allis Mission services were led by William H. Crawford and William J. Long of Simpson M E church. A bingo social is planned tonight. Special services at Washburn Street Presbyterian yesterday prepared for next Sunday reception and communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Hyde Park Avenue
West Side Republican Club
Women's Christan Temperance Union
United Mine Workers of America
Co-operative Hall
Allis Mission
William H. Crawford
William J. Long
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Pea Coal Sold for $1.25 a Ton to South Side Area
Delivery price set at 1.25 dollars per ton for pea coal to South Side central cells and Hyde Park regions. Orders directed to J. T. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. phone 6083.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pea Coal
South Side
Central Cells
Central Hyde Park
J. T. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Watkin s and Lewis couple wed in North Scranton
Gomer Watkins and Miss Catherine Lewis married on Wednesday evening at the bride's parents home on Parker Street. The parlors were festively decorated with flowers and potted plants. Rev. T. H. Watkins conducted the ceremony with Minnie Wilson as bridesmaid and David Watkins as best man. Helen Wilson served as train bearer and a reception followed. The couple are well known in the city and receive best wishes from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomer Watkins
Catherine Lewis
Charles Lewis
Parker Street
Minnie Wilson
David Watkins
Tittle Helen Wilson
T. H. Watkings
Moran brothers house burns near Market and rail line
A two story frame dwelling at Market street and the Ontario and Western railroad owned by Edward and John Moran caught fire yesterday afternoon shortly after 10 oclock from a spark from a passing locomotive. Alarm from a box brought all North Scranton companies to the scene. The blaze was confined to the roof and attic with no serious damage and an estimated loss of about $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Ontario and Western Railroad
Edward
John Moran
North Scranton
Bible Study Classes Begin at Grace Reform Church
Rev. Mr. Alrich will lead a Revelations study at the Young Women’s Christian Association rooms starting Tuesday April 1 at 4 PM. In March the rooms saw 29 percent participation with 558 attendees not counting teachers, and total attendance reached 1,008.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Alrich
Grace Reformed Church
Young Women’s Christian Nassociation Rooms
Funeral services for Michael Purcell at Oak Street home
The funeral for Michael Purcell will be held tomorrow morning from his Oak Street home. Services at the Old Hogary church include a solemn high mass of requiem. Interment will be in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Purcell
Oak Street
Hogary Church
Cathedral Cemetery
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Minnie Kleos
Keystone Literary and Dramatic Club
Epworth League
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
the Tribune
Phivis’ Drug Store
Bauer
Obituary notices and funeral announcements mixed
Anise Sikes daughter of Attorney and Mrs Blakes died at home age 1 year from suicide fever. Funeral private. Edgar infant son of Mr and Mrs Connery of 10 Montague avenue died Wednesday. Funeral announcement later. Mr Bird of 705 Marriott avenue died that night with burial in Brooklyn New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anise Sikes
W. Blakes
Welter Avenue
Mulberry
Edgar
Mix
Connery
Mone Avenue
Bird
Marriot Avenue
Brooklyn
N.Y
Dunmore Borough Council Reports Financial Straits and Repairs
Dunmore Borough Council met to approve the new Street Commissioner bond and to order future reporting on borrowing. Treasurer Wahler announced no funds to pay current orders and a temporary loan was approved. A blocked culvert on Green Ridge Street prompted street repairs and a plan to view borough streets next Tuesday. The fire hydrant issue was returned to the supplier for repair. The Ladies Aid Society and Junior Christian Endeavor officers were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band of New Street
Wahler
Ladies Aid Society
Christian Endeavor
Webheter
Green Ridge
Bar- Rees Marsehol
Ladies' Aid marks twelfth annual meeting at Elm Street home
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church held its twelfth annual meeting at Mrs. A. D. Blackinton’s Elm street home yesterday at 2 30 PM. Old officers were re-elected after a lengthy minutes reading. a social hour and refreshments followed. Misses Brooks Wilkes-Barre Jane King Pittston Lydia Farrer and Miss Osborne Dunmore served the treats. The rooms were richly decorated with potted palms and cut flower bouquets. Members called it one of the year's best and most pleasant meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
First Presbyterian Church
A. D. Blackinton
Elm Street
Misses Brooks
Wilkes-Barre
Jane King
Pittston
Lydia Farrer
Miss Osborne
Dunmore
Junior Christian Endeavor elect officers at First Presbyterian Church
Members of the Junior Christian Endeavor society at the First Presbyterian Church elected officers for the coming year. The slate includes President Jessie Cron, Vice President Violet Burechel, Treasurer Ethel Finckney, Secretary Mable Crow, Sunshine Committee Mele Swarts, Thuth Bursehel, Flower Bowl Karl Mof ft, Baldwin Heal, Assistants Grave Edwards, Martha Warfel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
The
First Presbyterian Church
Ine
Jessie Cron
Violet Burechel
Ethel Finckney
Mable Crow
Sunshine Commiitee
Mele Swarts
Thuth Bursehel
Flower Bove
Karl Mofft
Bmdwin Heal
Wselstants
Grave Edwards
Martha Warfel
Firemen's Relief board to meet. local officials cited
The Firemen's Relief association board will meet in Neptune Hose rooms on Sunday afternoon. L. M. Smith of West Drinker Street is in Elizabethtown Pa considering residence. A F Van Cleftie in Oneonta NS. Treasurer Wehler will pay school orders Saturday afternoon and borough orders Monday afternoon from 2 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen's Relief Association
Neptune Hose
L. M. Smith
West Drinker Street
Elizabethtown
Funeral for Charles Schrieber in South Scranton
The funeral of Charles Schrieber was held from the Meadow avenue home and attended by many friends. The casket lay in the parlor before the procession to St Mary’s German Catholic church for a requiem mass by Rev Peter Chriet. Burial followed at the German Catholic cemetery No 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schrieber
Faily
Meadow Avenue
St. Mary's
Peter Chriet
No. 1
Burial Notices For Moelbice Gross And Edgar Connery
The remains of three year old Moelbice Gross of Breck street were buried yesterday in Cathedral cemetery after a brief illness. Edgar Connery eleven months old of 11 Stone avenue will be interred this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home, with interment in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moelbice
Peter Gross
Breck Street
Cathedral Cemetery
Edgar
Elehte Imonths-Ld
J. F. Connery
Stone Avenue
Tribune
Taterment
Cathedral
Illustrated Lecture On Missionary Life In India Repeats
The illustrated lecture on missionary life in India given to the Evangelical Church of Peace a few weeks ago will be repeated at the church. The talk highlights experiences, scenes, and challenges faced by missionaries in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Evangelical Church of Peace
Mason’s Yellow Tablets and Cure Claims Marketing Scam
An advertisement-like fragment touts Mason’s Yellow Tablets and related products as cures for various ailments. It pressures readers to buy for liver and body health, mentions prices, and lists multiple product names while urging belief in treatment claims. Covert promotional tone pretends medical authority but presents no verifiable evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurieles
Mason
Scranton Athletic Club Meeting And Parish Notices
Above named church this evening by request. The active members of the Scranton Athletic Club will meet for proactive this evening. The Young People's Society of the Hickory Street Presbyterian Church met in regular monthly session. John J. Flaherty of Cherry Street has entered as a student at the champion Emadinning School. Alderman Ruddy of the Twentieth Ward is ill. John, the young son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kaestner of Cedar Avenue, is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Athletic Club
Young People’s Society
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
John J. Flaherty
Cherry Street
Alderman Ruddy
Twentieth Ward
IL John
Charles Kaestner
Cedar Avenue
City considers culvert project and fireproof building rules
The Common Council introduces an ordinance to file approaches to the Ticom avenue culvert with a $1,000 appropriation drawn from the relevant fund after mayoral veto. Another ordinance redefines fireproof construction limits from Jefferson avenue to Mulberry street, requiring firewalls in multi family dwellings and setting penalties of $100 or at least 30 days imprisonment for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ticom Avenue
Dame Wces
T. F. Morris
Jefferson Avenue
Mulberry Street
Lackawanna Railroad
Lackawanna River
Scranton Street
Lackoa Wanna Road
West Lackawanna Avenue
Eighth Street
Schnell Place
Vine Street
Wyoming Avenue
Fine Street
Washington Avenue
Gibson Street
Kressler Court
Mysterious Break‑In at Hallie Renamed Quarters
A late night intrusion at Hallie’s quarters ends with a prowler exploring the reception area and a stair to the second floor. The visitor, mistaken for a former member, roams halls until confronted by staff and evades immediate capture as plans for relocation unfold.
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West
Scranton
Benjamin Hughes
Munyon’s
Owill
Bright
Rugeists
Phils
Earl Tear
Hunday Schoool
Welsh Baptist Church
Benjamin Mogi
Mr. Moghes
Selool
Lot Atian
Putin
Rus
Orpow
Sarah Oreditii
James A
John Wat
Tree
Hanson
Ste
Lavelle
Thomas Tierney
Patrick McHugh
Richard McHale
P. J. Gillroy
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Lake Lodere
Farview
Waymirt
Delaware and Hudson Road
Keyser Valley Hose Company
Charles LaBar
North Hyde Park Avenue
J. K. LaBar
Mt. Pocono
W. Gaylord Thomas
William T. Davis
John T. Williams
West Side Bank
Clarence R. Shryer
Ivorite
Lackawanna Council
Royal Arcanum
Margaret Gibbs
Dollar Club
Frank Jones
Harry Davies
Buffalo College of Pharmacy
P. W. Tague
Wellington
Jackson Street
Wilkes-Darre
Willam Jamesson
William Davis
Ithaca
Lafayette Street
Tagarmeah Morgan
North Garfield Avenue
Mre
Margurs
Ath
West Pittston
Mre. Archer
North
Sumner Avenue
B. G. Beddoe
West Side Hospital
Benjamin Hughes Desireo
Branch No. 44
Hari Gari Hall
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Bromley Avenue
Mary A. Williams
D. P. Jones
James’ Powders
James
W. Co. A
Dunmore Borough
Christian Endeavorers
South Scranton
Erie Medical CO
Burra O, N.Y
Eifll
ASON
Connie Masons
Mason's
Maron
Matthews Brothers
M'Garrah & Thomas
Co. Lorenz
Lackawanna Ave
Lack. Aw
Oor Wash
Marion, Co
Henwood & Co
G. W. Davis
Main Street
Provideror
W. 8. Klonoski
Piketon Avenue
Chas. P. Jones
Dickson Avenue
George 5. Jones & Co
Prespott Avenue
Pine Street
J. G. Bone & 80N
Malm Street
F. J. Johns
Fen Green Midge Street
W. H. Knoepfel
Irving Avenue
Philip J. Vetter
Penn Avenue
Will W. Watkins
Thomas Monte
Peeksille, Pa
Archiv, Ta
H. F. Clark
Carhiondale, Ta
T. Mason Choma Co
Aceh Street
Philadelphia
Common Council
Cagea
Steele
Sanderon Avenue
Lala Sjpart Et Howe
Uncen Ridge
Sliret
Prielderite
Chie Monviating
Rolling Stone
Hall
Mulla
Hallie
Secon
Otto
Marie
Pawn Brokers
Davidow's Loan Office
Lackawanna Avenue
Lyceum Theatre
Burghnee
RGIS
Lesseca
Long
MR. and
Mrs. Kendal
Daniel Frohtian
Tiss
Academy OF Music, Bean & Reis, Lessees
Wek
WAITE
Hepertaire
Vrain Vine
All Weel
Cemmen
Retvin Bergen
Gibney-Hoeffler Company
Tio Hepertaior
Keening Vries
Ea Ajax Remedy
We Bros
H. C. Sanderson
PS Aves Major
F. Pate I. Im
Hin
Ele
Pehia
Ces Guarenter
France
Fostening
Greenridge Ldge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Noble Grand
CML
Allerton
Corciary
F. M. Obwr
Milo Kent
Charles P Jomnes
Trong Ridge
Hidge
Initratest Betuiy
Ashiwry
Seramaten
St. Catherine’s Guild
Eale
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