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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1896

Page

7

Varied Community Entertainments Highlight Suburban Night

A large crowd enjoyed an entertainment at Mears hall for Scranton Street Baptist church fundraising with the Ringgold band and prize winners from the Robert Morris eisteddfod. William Fowler presided while Thomas G. Evans of the Philharmonic Choral society received a chair. The program featured Lisgie Jones Lydia Sailor David Stevens and others. The feature at Lewis Davis’s Bellevue party drew many attendees. A St Brenden circle debate favored crucades praise HC Gallagher and teammates. Junior Epworth league presented songs piano pieces recitations and social time. Wedding of Mildred Thomas and William B James reported. Community lectures and obituaries noted alongside local visits and vandalism at a North Main avenue hardware store. Florist and photography ads, plus second hand furniture listings, filled the page.

Mears’ Hall Scranton Street Baptist Church Robert Morris Lisgie Jones Lydia Sailor David Stevens Philp Warren Pennsylvania and Philharmonic Societes

Warm Salvation Army gathering and social notes in Scranton

At the Salvation Army barracks this evening a Warm meeting will welcome entrants. Brigadier William Evans will present the War Cry contest tag to successful competitors. Mrs Fred Wyandt and Miss Lee Phillips visit Cartersville. Rev J T Logan preached in Wilkes-Barre. Washburn Street Presbyterian choir rehearsed. several residents reported as ill or recovering. a Wednesday party for Arja Griffiths drew a large group including John Sinven and many others.

Salvation Army Scranton Corps William Evans Siaf Fred Wyandt Lee Phillips Cartersville J. T. Logan Wilkes-Barre Heers' Hall Washburn Street Presbyterian Church William Davis Bellevue Street Jennie Edwards Hampton Street Edwin Bowen Ella Barty James Dunlap Foxburg Ada Hall Andrew Johnson Brooklyn Tenth Street John H. Devine South Hyde Park Avenue Arja Griffiths John Sinven Harry F. Hartman Walter Davis Arthur Davis John

Local social notes from Carbondale and vicinity

Monsey avenue resident Harry K Lathrope spent yesterday with friends in Carbondale Rev Charles Lee and wife attended the Dickson Purcell wedding in Carbondale Hon John B Van Bergen and Mrs Van Bergen of Carbondale visited in the Ridge Mrs C F B Foster of Honesdale spent part of the week with her parents in Sanderson avenue Willam Hayden of Nast Market street died at Lackawanna hospital after coal car accident last Tuesday Cora Hillis of Waymart returning from visit in East Marriet street Charles Carr of Dickson avenue rode to Peckville on business John Beltz opened candy and cigar store at 118 Dickson avenue Funeral for John Kook set for 2 pm at 135 Capouse avenue Funeral notice also lists HAE Philadelphia.

Harry K. Lathrope Monsey Avenue Carbondale Charles Lee Dickson-Purcell John B. van Bergen Ridge C. FB. Foster Honesdale J. D. Mason Sanderson Avenue Willam Hayden Nast Market Street Delaware and Hudson Lackawanna Hospital Cora Hillis Waymart George Mitchell East Marriet Street Charles Carr Dickson Avenue Peckville John Beltz F. 3. Ballentine Philadelphia Post Moncow Edward Laughlin Carrie Hall Buffalo Mr. Peck Baldwin Deacon Street West Virginia J. K. Smith East Market Street Young People's Society of the Primitive Methodist Church John Kook Capouse Avenue

Mystie Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Sold Locally

A sensational patent remedy promises a radical cure for rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. The ad claims immediate disappearance of symptoms after the first dose and notes the treatment costs 75 cents. Sold by Carl Lorenz Drugget, 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.

Carl Lorenz Drugeglet Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

Parade of South Scranton Wheelmen Public Meeting Adverts

A parade advertised a public meeting at German Hall tonight in the interest of good roads. About 150 bicycles formed a four deep line on Hickory Street with lanterns. Speakers include Colonel George Sanderson and City Treasurer C G Boland. A death, typhoid pneumonia, claimed five year old Harry Warner from 1915 Pittston Avenue.

Germania Hall Hickory Street Drum Corps of Washington Patriotic Order Sons of America South Scranton A. B. Dunning George Sanderson Select Council C. G. Boland Eugene Call The Tribune Mr. Dunning

Social Notes and Local Notices

William J Edwards is slightly indisposed at his home on Margaret Avenue. Frank Daniels hosted a pleasant party last evening at his home on North Main Avenue with dancing games and a late repast. Eva M Greene of Clifford is visiting Mr and Mrs A J Clark on Church Avenue. A son of Thomas Moran of Keyser Avenue fractured his arm Wednesday falling from a mule. Dr Donne attended. There will be a preaching service this evening at Providence Presbyterian Church before communion next Sabbath. Easter music will be repeated next Sunday evening with a large choir rehearsal this evening. Mrs Ellen Sawyer of Yonkers has returned home after visiting her brother Carrington Von Storeh on North Martin Avenue. A cottage meeting will be held this evening at Mrs Hessac on Gardner Avenue.

William J. Edwards Margaret Avenue Frank Daniels North Main Avenue Eva M. Greene Clifford A. J. Clark Church Avenue Thomas Moran Keyser Avenue Donne Providence Presbyterian Church Ellen Sawyer Yonkers Carrington von Storeh North Matin Avenue

Minooka Baseball Moves Ground Near Cemetery

Michael McDonald of Archbald visited Minooka friends yesterday as the Minooka Base Ball club plans changes around a ground near Cemetery Hill. M J Egan Burke Mulkern and McCrea will represent St Joseph Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society at the Beranton Diocesan union quarterly convention Sunday. Welcome Social at Callary's arcade tonight. John J O Neill leaves for Stroudsburg State Normal for Cackatop work as college team faces Bliss Saturday.

Michael McDonald Archbald Minooka Friends Minooka Cemetery M. J. Egan William J. Burke Patrick Mulkern M. J. McCrea St. Joseph Stroudsburg State Normal School Bliss

Union Meeting and Concert Planned in Feltaville

Mrs Henry Hood of Plymouth invites friends as Christian Endeavor groups organize a union meeting at the Feltaville Congregational church. A program at Taylor Methodist church next Sunday at 7 oclock features solos by Mrs J D Atherton Professor Owens and Mrs J St Neeley with soprano and tenor selections by listed local singers.

Henry Hood Plymouth Christian Endeavor Societies Congregational Church Feltaville Taylor Methodist Church Thomas Owens J. D. Atherton Owens Mra J. St. Neeley Taylor Mra. J. Dd. Atherton Rebecca Davis H. J. Daniele Miay Anna Besecker Misa Maria Thomas Alton John Neeney Busie Morris Miles Polly Davis Ray Morgan Jessie Morn J. G. Price Richard Wallis James Hood John D. Atherton Professor Owens John Tubbs

Easter Services and Local Society Notes in Welsh Congregational Aid

The program for Easter services includes invocations and anthems led by Rev. F. A. King and J. A. West with readings, sermons, and benediction by E. L. Ashford. The Welsh Congregational Sunday school prepares for June Children’s Day. The Loyal Crusaders report about 250 members, with a program of solos and recitations by Anna Moreland Nellie Cartwell Della Decker Maud Lena Evans Jessie Nicholas Louisa Nicholas and John T. Wilburn. The Trib une cost remains over two cents per twelve pages, with promotion for tomorrow’s issue.

John D. Jones Gramme F. A. King F. King Christ J. A. West Welsh Congregational Sunday School Crusaders Sons of Temperance Anna Moreland Nellie Cartwell Della Decker Misses Maud Lena Evans Jessie Nicholas Louisa Nicholas John T. Wilburn

Lawyer Sues Railroad Over Death at Crossing

Attorney George W. Beale filed a trespass action for $25 000 on behalf of Mrs Getz widow of Lewis Getz against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad. The suit follows Getz death at a crossing near Mill street and Lackawanna Iron and Steel store after being struck by a 245 am New York bound passenger train. The coroner's inquest produced vague evidence on the exact point of impact.

George W. Beale Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Lewis Gets West Lackawanna Avenue Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company Jefferson Avenue Getz West Side South Side Mill Street New York

Unique relief map exhibit of Lackawanna County

The office of Civil Engineer A B Dunning hosts a plaster relief map created with Professor E Lamage. The miniature topography covers Archbald to Old Forge showing mountains water courses railroads coal lands and is intended to inspire geography study and future maps from Carbondale to Nanticoke.

Lackawanna County A. B. Dunning Spruce Street Dunning E. Lamaze Lamage Lackawanna Wyoming Carbondale Nanticoke

Ordered Cattle Killed Over Tuberculosis In Montrose

Dr. Harry Walter acting for the state veterinary board examined Judge William H. Jessup’s herd of 34 cattle at Montrose and found 27 afflicted with TB. One animal was killed and opened showing a ruined lung and tubercular pus. The 27 were ordered slaughtered. Dr. Walter later examined Wells’ herd in Wyalusing. TB is described as widespread and possibly one quarter of state cattle affected.

Harry Walter Wilkes-Barre State Veterinary Board Montrose William H. Jessup Walter Dairy and Food Commissioner Wells Wyalusing

Y W C A Notes and Teacher Institute Activities

The Y W C A notes greet city teachers during the teachers Institute noon prayers led by Rev. Bowers Israel with a solo "Just So Today" sung by Miss avin. Members are urged to attend the second lesson at 7 20 pm and prepare a course dinner. botany class may form. The Tribune promises twelve pages including a sports page.

Young Women's Christian Association Teachers’ Institute Bowers Israel Missavin

Diphtheria Claims Two From Bonner Family

Harry Kneebone of the West Side dies from diphtheria a week after another Bonner child perishes. The second local death follows a previous loss within ten days, as the disease spreads through the area.

Cure for Consumption Described by Physicians

The text states consumption is now considered curable under proper conditions. It explains the disease stems from a depleted system and malassimilation of food, leading to tissue wasting, blood impoverishment, organ decay, ulcers, and risk of death from collapse or hemorrhage. The excerpt ends with the claim that a cure exists.

Bovinine Promises Strength and Vitality Through Lean Beef Extract

Advert says Bovinine concentrates the vital elements of lean raw beef into a compact form. It is absorbed with minimal stomach effort, builds new tissue and blood, increases flesh, and strengthens body centers to dispel disease. Thousands credit its benefits.

BASE BALL NOTES On Princeton star Wilson and other famed players

Wilson the twirler and outfielder from Princeton stands as one of today’s top natural hitters. The piece recalls Fut Hanlon’s likely move on Joe Corbett and notes Stricker’s batting weakness. It mentions Tim Cheefe in Cleveland, Richard Croker as a major stockholder, Cushman’s status, and various historical pitches and incidents, including John Sullivan and John L. Sullivar, with reflections from Jim McGuire on Tony Mullane and other legends.

Cleveland Tim Ti la Richard Croker New York Freedman Charles Cushman Wilkes-Barre Jack Chapman Dad Clarke Glanta John de Wanta Totalvney Jack Crooks John L. Sullivar War Chiia von der Ahe St. Louis Browns Pat Tebeau Pat Tom Brown Boston Jack Clarkson Jack Tony Mullane Jim McGuire Tony

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