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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1899

Page

6

Happenings of North Scranton

Benjamin Bowen walks along Ontario and Western tracks near Dean Street and falls twenty feet to the ground. His right hip is dislocated and internal injuries are feared after the accident near the railroad crossing. Recruit Thomas Longmore is noted for burns from a gas explosion in Leggett's Creek mine.

Ontario and Western Dean Street Thomas Longmore Leggett's Creek Benjamin Bowen Warren Streeet Delaware and Hudson Bowen

Miner Injured in Mine Explosion at Lex Creek Mines

Thmnve Longmore of Hollister Avenue suffered burns after an explosion at Lex Creek mines. He was moved to hospital for treatment. doctors report the injury as more mental than serious though his condition requires care.

Longmore Hollister Avenue Lexfood's Creek

Marriage of Mies Elizabeth Lewis to Frank Baker

Witnesses and relatives observed the marriage of Mies Elizabeth Lewis daughter of Mrs Richard Lewis Warrensteed to Frank Baker in the city. The Welsh Bagiler church pastor How WL oG Watkins officiated the ceremony at the residence of the bride’s family. A reception followed and a wedding supper was served.

Mies Belizabeth Richard Lewis Warrensteed Frank Baker WL Og. Watkins Misa Riladlith Davis Thomas Lewis Perlite Potet Ale

Healthy Body and Soul Promoted by Purifying Tonic

The article claims a sick body leads to unhappiness and a sick soul, urging cleansing of the stomach with Hostetter's stomach bitters as a blood purifier and stomach tonic. It promises improved mood and life by purifying the stomach and thoughts.

Dancing Society Social At St Marys Hall

The Walla Wah Dancing group holds its weekly social at St Marys hall this evening. John Lipau appeared before Alderman Roberts yesterday, with a combining report. Edwin Dawes served as prosecutor. The defendant was held on bail of five dollars for court appearance.

Lisa Wil St. Mary's Hall John Lipau Roberts

Local residents seen visiting friends and relatives

Miseex Mame and Margaret Cawley of Arcybuld return home after a visit with Mrs. P. BL. Kearney. Miss Mollie O'Malley and Mary Heffron of Pittaton visit West Market Street. William Smith hosts his brother P. A. Smith of New York City. Mrs. H. T. Reynolds visits Brooklyn relatives. Sayre resident Mirai Torton Mie visits Mia. T. H. Hawley attends Wyoming conference at Kingston. Walter Impean leaves for Takeville, Schuylkill County. Patrick Purcell and James Coleman plan a Moscow streams tour. I. F. Fish of Carbondale visits friends on West Market Street. Miss Maud Watking guest on Parker Street. Mrs. W. G. Watkins visits Hazeton. Miss Salilo Wedeman visits in Bingham Leet.

Miseex Mame Margaret Cawley Arcybuld P. BL. Kearney Yared Street Mollie O'Malley Mary Heffron Pittaton West Market Street Wiliam Smith P. A. Smitih New York City Torton Caorbondale Yesterdy Maud Watking Pitteton Parker Street Yosbertiey W.G. Watkins Wales Street Hazteton Salilo Wedeman Green Hidee Bingham Leet

Posts Taken Up by Street Commission Gang at Mollsehead

Foreman Tavelle and five street commissioners went to Mollsehead to uproot fence posts placed by Nathan Thompson on his property. Police officers stationed by Mayor Moir prevented disturbance. Thompson protested trespass and warned they were removing the fence posts.

Foreman Tavelle Street Commissioners Gang Mollsehead Nathan Thompson Moir Thompson Poeomnan Lavelle

West Scranton Couple Wed In Wilkes Barre Ceremony

Miss Marie Crosby and Joseph Kelly were married at Wilkes Barre with Rev. John Lavelle officiating. The bride, attended by Miss Mame McGowan, wore a castor dress and carried Dewey roses. After a ten day wedding trip they will reside on Linden Barinet with the groom a central city livery man and the couple well regarded by friends.

Marie Crosby Joseph Kelly John Lavelle St. Patrick's W. D. Edwards Bertha Parker Wilkes. Barre Wilkes-Barre St. David's Church Br. Patrick's Church Mame Crosby West Lack“Wanna Avenue Linderstrest Mame McGowan James Reel Western Road New York Linden Barinet West Scranton Central City

Musicalat St Davids Church Evening Program

A concert to be held at St David s Church in the Sunday school rooms this evening at 7 o'clock features piano duet by Thomas and Mrs Seibert recitations and songs by Miss Morria Phillips Fisher Keenward and others. The program includes violin duets vocal quartets solos and a section of remarks by Rev E O Metloury with accompanist Miss Myrtle A Betbert. Week s scholarships to St Davids Conservatory are announced for Colonel Ezra H Ripple and L B Powell & Co buny cor selling.

St. David's Church Bromley Avenue Wood Jackson Street Professor Thomas Margaret Dichitps Helen Markewith Thomas S. Jones Charles Shaw Butterfiew Mise Matt Fisher St. David's Conservatory of Music Ezra H. Ripple L. B. Powell & Combuny Cousie Dealers Connell Building

Wilkes-Barre Couple Wed At Parents Home

Prof W D Edwards principal of No 17 school marries Miss Bertha Ham Parker daughter of J F Parker at the bride’s parents home in Wilkes-Barre. The bride was a Wilkes-Barre public school teacher and Bloomfield State Normal student. the groom also studied there. They start housekeeping on Elizabeth Street Tripp Park.

W. D. Edwards No. 17 Schol Bertha Ham Mn Parker J. F. Parker South River Street Wilkes-Barre Kevi Charles Jones Nanticoke Wilkes- Harre Bloomsehure State Normal School Edwards

Funeral and church notices crowd local page

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Amelia Reese are set for 2 oclock this afternoon at 216 Meridian Street with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery. Fire department members will attend in full uniform. other notes cover society meetings bail grants and sales of stock to Penn Store corps.

John Whettling North Main Avenue Mra Anelia Reese Herve Meridian Street Velock Washburn Street

A Sensible Man Recommends Kemp's Balsam for Lung Ailments

A vendor touts Kemp's Balsam as curing coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and all throat and lung troubles. The proprietor claims free sample bottles to convince customers of its efficacy and price details are incomplete.

Wny Une

Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy advertised for kidney relief

An advertisement claims Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy cures kidney and bladder issues and other ailments. It offers a free pamphlet by mail, cites a 91 percent trial benefit, and urges readers to send name and address to the Kennedy Corporation. Large bottles sell for $1.00 with a six bottle deal at $5.00.

Davel Kennedy The Tribune Fince David Kennedy

Local South Scranton News Roundup and Events

August Hahn of Hickory street shoots a loon near the new Cranton Gas and Water reservoir, weighing over twelve pounds with green black plumage and four foot wingspan. Twenty five hunters enjoyed wild ducking nearby. John Hartman faced assault and drunkenness charges, then wife withdrew. Miss Tessie Minton’s funeral proceeded from Pittston avenue to Cathedral Cemetery with pallbearers. Midweek services at Mickory Street Presbyterian were led by Rev. Felix Steinman. An evening at 121 Cedar avenue featured a final class closing program for the South Side YWCA. Rathbun Sisters Pythian Temple No. 11 hosts an entertainment and dance at Blatter's hall Lackawanna avenue with refreshments after.

August Hahn Hickory Street Harty Yeaterday Bcranton Gas and Water Company Burnt Bridge Hahn John Hartman Maple Street Alderrmain Lentes Hartman Tessie Minton Pittston Avenue St. John’s Church J. J. Moelten Cathedral MM. J. O'Boyle Thomas Kenney John Histings Edward O'Boyle Michael Barrett James Crane Felix Steinman Petershure Mickory Street Presbyterian Church John J. Walsh Rathburn Pythian Temple Knigits Pythhes Blatter’s Hall Lacka- Windavenue

Address orders to Sharkey in central Hyde Park area

Fragmentary note directs to South Side and central city addresses for orders to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar, with a phone reference. The text is incomplete but indicates a delivery or contact instruction in Hyde Park.

South Side Central City Hyde Park C. B. Sharkey

Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Labor at Green Ridge

Forest City resident John Budd visits Mr and Mrs Frank Keys on Penn Avenue. Neighbors Mr and Mrs Isaac Voight report ill children on Marion Street. Mr and Mrs T D Kelley and son Joseph return from Carbon dale funeral. Mrs J F Sillain returns from Wilsonville visit. Mrs William Cobb on Marton Street is well. Mrs F B Keene of Elmhurst spent yesterday here. Newton Croft visiting in Binghamton alongside Miss Sarah Weden. Harry Pratt of Newark NJ returns home after visit with his parents. Mr and Mrs BE S Prete of Green Ridge Street noted. H D Shelden buys FB Dann property on Houwlevard Avenue. FE OW Dunn leaves for New York to take new position. Mrs J Miller to address Women's Christian Temperance Union this afternoon. Street department to clean Green Ridge Avenue. St Paul’s church well attended each evening. Several contests planned for choir tone events. Phonograph selections performed last evening. Finest fruit syrups for body winter at Munner’s Pharmacy on Green Ridge Street.

John BK. Budd Forest City Frank Keys Penn Avenue Isaac Voight Marion Street T. d. Kelley Jozeph Carbondale J. F. Sillain Wilsonville William Cobb Marton Street St. Paul's Church

Lackawanna School Board Awards Lincoln Heinlce Building Contract

The Lackawanna township school board met yesterday afternoon at No. 1 school and awarded the South Side Lumber company the contract to erect a two story school building at Lincoln Heinlce. The Daniell Connell council Young Men's Institute will meet this evening and all members are requested to attend.

Lackawanna Township No. 1 South Side Lumber Company Lincoln Heinlce Daniell Connell Council Tnstitute

Obituary notices for Irene Logan and others

Irene Logan daughter of C J Logan of North Muln Ave Hue died yesterday morning after a short illness. Funeral services will be private. Susan Richardson former resident of the city died Monday at her home in Corning. An infant child of Mr and Mrs George Nichols of 815 Luzerne Street died yesterday morning and funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock in the German Catholic cemetery.

Irene C. J. Logan North Muln Ave Hue Susan Richarison Iterton George Nichols Luzerne Street Tominy German Carhofle Cemetery

Obituaries and Funeral Notices Gathered From Local Listings

Multiple notices report deaths and interments across town: Irene Richardson aged seven attending services in Forest Cemetery with private burial. Jane Plarnes and Charles Stanton mentioned in Moscow and Scranton area notices. interment for Abs Busan Richardson and widow Mrs Stanton noted with funeral details in local commissions.

Marney Marcow Tueeiding Jane Plarnes John Charney Marecow Punerat Lerment Stroudsburg Scrunten Pic Irene Aind John ST North Malnavenue Richardson Combine Abs Busan Richardson Forest Comewry Stanton Moscow Wodnowlay Tse Mere Jette Stunden Yeirs Charles Stanton Moxcow

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