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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1900

Page

8

Five Young Women Enter the Masters Service at St Rose Convent

Five candidates received religious vows at St Rose Convent in Carbondale in a morning ceremony officiated by Bishop Hoban. Sisters Mary Concililum Pittston Mary Zita Wilkes Barre Mary Leonard Wilkes Barre Mary Martina Susquehanna Mary Servula Susquehanna and White habit recipients include Hattie Bean Moosic Mary Rebecca Margaret O Neil Mount Pleasant Mary Romaine Elisabeth Condon Susquehanna Mary Roberts Mary Wall Dunmore Annie Griffin Susquehanna Mary Generosa attended with priests from Scranton Wilkes-Barre Plains Minooka Archbald.

St. Rose Convent Bihsop Hoban Loretta Devine Mary Smith Mary Concililum Pittston Mary Zita Wilkes-Barre Mary Leonard Wilken- Barre Mary Martina Susquehanna Mary Servula Hattie Bean Moosic Mary Rebecca Margaret O'Neil Mount Pleasant Mary Romaine Elisabeth Condon Mary Roberts Mary Wall Dunhore Mary Leon Annie Griffin Mary Generosa M. J. McManus Scranton John J. Currin the Holy Savior Church J. W. Hustle Plains Walter Gorman Minooka

Death of Anthony Horan Aged 79 Attributed To Heart Trouble

Anthony Horan of Fallbrook Street died yesterday morning from heart trouble after four months of illness. Born in County Mayo Ireland on July 10 1842 he moved to the city at age four. He married Mary Jordan of Scranton eighteen years ago and is survived by three children Walter Mary and Bessie and by sisters Mrs John Collins Mrs Charles Jordan Miss Mary Horan Carbondale Mrs Henry Jordan Scranton Mrs John Cassell and Miss Elizabeth Horan Seattle. The funeral will be held at St Rose church tomorrow morning.

Anthony Horan Fallbrook Street County Mayo Ireland Mary Jordan Scranton Walter Mary Bessie Horan John Collins Charles Jordan Mary Horan Carbondale Henry Jordan John Cassell Elizabeth Horan Seattle Wash St. Rose Church

Immense cortege honors the late James Gallaghy at burial

An immense cortege accompanied the remains of James Gallaghy to their final resting place yesterday morning. A high mass of requiem was said in St. Rose church by Rev. J. J. Griffin with deacon Rev. George Dixon and sub-deacon Rev. B. C. Byrne. Pallbearers included Charles Shuster, George Dimock, Thomas McCawiey, George Dubois, Jake Schermerhorn and Frank Gall of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. many out-of-town attendees were present.

Delaware Hideo Company Delaware and Hadeon Company Kate Dolerty Mra Don Doherty Jie Beetor Michael Frank O'Rourke Sinwlin Thomas William O'lora Michael Laftun Patrick Moran James Gilbey Martin Reeder Thornes Melvin This Place Michael Clark Jermyn Mes Ffl Kearney Scranton Nduy James Gallaghy St. Rose Church J. J. Griffin George Dixon B. C. Byrne Charles Shuster George Dimock Thomas McCawiey George Dubois Jake Schermerhorn Frank Gall The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Fire alarm prompts town fire response on Cottage Street

A blaze in a meadow beside Michael Dougherty’s property on Cottage Street drew a fire alert at 12:20 yesterday afternoon. Both fire companies responded but were not required. The report notes the Mitchells’ new team’s first run and describes the horses in fine form, hinting at future speed and reliability.

Michael Dougherty Cottage Street Mitchells Gsorrela

Easter recital at Carte avenue by Miss Alice Bridgett

Miss Alice Bridgett assisted by her pupils will present an Easter recital at her Carte avenue home this evening. A large audience attended the Jolly Musketeers at the Grand Opera house last evening. Mr and Mrs James Smith and son Horace returned from Kingston where they attended the funeral of Mrs Smiths brother James W Payne.

Alice Bridgett Carte Avenue

Funeral of Francis Healey Held at St Thomas Church

The funeral for Francis Healey was held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock with burial in the Catholic cemetery after services at St Thomas church led by Rev William O Hara. Pallbearers included W T Cumm ings M F P Gaughan W H Philbin Thadden Burke Pd McAndrew and M W Barrett. The service drew a large crowd.

Francis Healey St. Thomas’ Church William O'Hara Pall-Bearens W.T. Cummings M. FP. Gaughan W. H. Philbin Thadden Burke Pd. McAndrew M. W. Barrett Forest Patrick Dougher North Main Street Dougher Michael Jesup Patrick Jermyn Richard Agin

Easter Observances and Local Society Notes in Jermyn

Easter festival observed in all churches with special music. Miss DeGraw and Miss Timlin contributed heavily to singing at First Baptist and Sacred Heart. Priors and Parks florists supplied decorations. Jermyn couple Nicholas Bennett and Sarah Hengough wed at Methodist Episcopal church. Arbor Day plans and school program outlined. Minor updates on residents, rail workers pay, and local meetings. Marriage of W J McDermott to Mary Murphy announced for Sacred Heart church on May 2.

DeGraw Scranton John T. Watkins BE. J. Prior Second Street First Baptist Church Eine Fimma Secutt Bacon Street Sacred Heart Church Battman Sadie Timlin William Kelly Primitive Methodist Church John Martin George Tompkins Methodist Episcopal Church Joplin St. James Church Gertie Vail Myra Hilla Johnson Bennett L. A. Green Hills Haster Dawn Nicholas Bennett Sarah Hengough Taylor Francia Gendall Philadelphia Uoon Irene Roberts Mamie Roberts Margaret Davis Mamie Phillips Hannah Murphy Bridget Marsh Archie Martin John Phillips Greenfield Roseger Lake Chapman Chapman Lake House

Pretty wedding at Methodist church parsonage

A charming ceremony united Miss Sarah Bengough and Mr. Nicholas Bennitt in Jermyn with Rev. Francis Gendall officiating. They left on the 4240 p.m. Delaware Lackawanna and Western train for a wedding tour and will reside in Jermyn after returning.

Methodist Episcopal Church Sarah Bengough Nicholas Bennitt Jermyn Francis Gendall Delaware, Lackawanna and Western John D. Atherton John R. Neeley John F. Tubbs T. DeWitt Edwards Forest Home Cemetery Price Secarnton Pride of Lackawanny Lodge American Protestant Ladies’ Association

Warner's Safe Cure Ad Warns Against Kidney Disease

A motivational call urges immediate action against kidney disease, warning that procrastination leads to the grave. It promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a twenty one year proven remedy and urges readers to seek early treatment for symptoms like headaches fatigue and changes in urine.

Cotton Fancy Bright Warner

The People's Exchange Classified Notices

Rent and employment notices including seven room house for rent on Tove improvements near 807 Harrison Avenue. An experienced woman seeks a homelike situation with strong references in Wrights Court area. A recent graduate seeks a position in Scruton or Pittstone Wilkes-Barre area with reliable references.

Tove Improvanetts Harrison Avenue

Large congregations attend services in Olyphant churches

In Olyphant large crowds filled both Baptist and Presbyterian services on Foster Street. St Patrick's choir, led by T. W. Watkins, performed Weil in E flat Credo and Regina Coell. Rev B Hammond delivered sermons. Miss Annie Williams funeral observed at Calon cemetery with pallbearers Gwilym Davies, David Lewis, Richard Williams, George Evans, William Lewha, J. Davis.

Foster Éay T. D. Edicarde Carrie Kenyon Amd Jeanette Kingsley Ren Fir Spencer Hamony Presbyterian Church Calvary Ross Lloyd B. ¥. Hammond Bartholomew Weber Regina Coell Werner St. Patrick's Church T. W. Watkins Annie Williams Mace Jaic Delaware Street Congregational Church New W. RK Jones Providence Calon Gwilym Davies David Lewis Richard Williams George Evans William Lewha Davis

Watch Found Owner 46 at Trade Office

A watch was found by an office at the Trade building and may belong to the owner identified as 46. A payment for proof of ownership is requested to retrieve the property. The notice names L. Mayer and refers to the motto of the Trade section.

Ae Eit Watch L. Mayer

William A Grant of Wilkes-Barre Dies in Peckville

William A Grant of Wilkes-Barre died at his Horton street home in Peckville yesterday. Funeral at 1 am Thursday at the house, then burial train 125 to Peckville for services at John English home on Malin street. Interment in Prospect cemetery.

William A. Grant Wilken-Barre Horton Street Tha Peckville Joln English Malin Street G. Hurd PF. A. Peck Mr. Ward Harper Lodge Independent Order of Ocd Peloins Preston Loyal Temperance Region Presbyterian Church Woman's Christian Temperance Union Plakely A. Kenyon Callender Chapel

Fourth Instrict Convention Notice for Fourth Legislative District

Notice of a district convention to nominate one legislative member and elect three delegates for the Fourth Legislative District in Carbondale Pennsylvania on April 23 1900 at 4 pm. Vigilance committee elections April 21 1900 between 4 and 7 pm. Candidates must pay assessments by April 10 1900 or names won’t be printed. W Smith chairman Samuel S Jones secretary.

Burke's Hall Carbondale Soul Harrisburg A. DL. Tao Wiinter W. Smith

Little Irene Myers Heads The Silver King Cast At Academy

Theatrical review notes child star Irene Myers leading a company at the Academy of Music with The Silver King as the afternoon bill. Irene delivers lines with notable feeling for a young performer, supported by Walter Wilson Edwin H Curti O W Roche Della Leon and Nellie Lyons Mealey. The program for today includes The Two Orphans and Outcasts of Great City with further performances tonight.

Irene Myers Gotfess Academy of Music Little Irene Cleey Wilfred Denver Hanter Raglind America Litthe Mie Chis Little Arvint Walter Wilson Edwin H. Curti 0. W. Roche Della Leon Nellie Lyons Mealey

Stockholders Meet Scranton Gas and Water Company May Meeting

Notices call annual meetings of Scranton Gas and Water Company Providence Ore and Water Company and Hyde Park Gas Company for electing officers and transacting other business. Meetings set for early May in Scranton, with secretary signatures and dates in April 1900.

Scranton Gas Water Company Twreby Sai Company Ase Ton H. Hand Beranton Providence Ore and Water Company Tald Company Scranton Gas and Water Company Scranton Hyde Park Gas Company Gas Company G. B. Hand

Gaiety Reopens With Burlesque to Enthusiastic Crowd

The Gaiety theater reopened yesterday afternoon after weeks of darkness with the Hants-Santley Burlesquers drawing a large, eager audience. John T. Baker led the act with Gus Bron and A. C. Lawrence the ventriloquist. their trio kept spectators in constant laughter. Stewart and Lacroix, and the sketch by Zanfrotta and Masfeld, plus the farce Bapholio or the 16000 Beauty, entertained throughout. The Rente-Santley troupe appears today and tomorrow. Mantell is hailed as the romantic school’s finest today, rivaling George Rignold’s former standing.

Hants-Santley John T. Baker Fin Gus Bron A. C. Lawrence Stewart and Lacroix Zanfrotta Masfeld Faron Bapholio Rente-Santley Robert B. Mantell George Rignold Horwon Hac Mantel Gentleeman Sme Academy of Acting Elem Loris Ispanoff Raphiel Monbara

It Is Dangerous to Neglect a Cold and Pneumonia Fear

It warns that neglecting a cold risks pneumonia and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective cure. The ad claims the remedy counteracts the cold's progression, notes its worldwide fame, and lists Matthews Bros as wholesalers and agents.

Chamberlain's Matthews Bros

Wanted to Purchase gilt edge bonds in Philadelphia

Financial notice seeks to buy any part of 500000 in gilt edge bonds and securities. Mail to G c F P O Box 1592 Philada Pa. The Dairy Farm a rural play by Eleanor Merron will be presented at the Liceum next Thursday and Friday nights amid praise from clergy and others.

P. O Philada Misa Eleanor Merron New York City

Scranton Area Professionals and Services Directory

Edward W Thaven attorney and Dr W L Amopeann physician list offices in Scranton with addresses by Mulberry and Warren Street. School of the Lackawanna offers preparatory courses for college law medicine or business opening Sept 4. Bauer's Orchestra provides music for balls and events at 17 Wyoming Avenue. Megargle Brothers print supplies located on Washington Avenue Keranton Pa.

School OF the

Time Table In Effect Feb 7 For Scranton Loop Trains

Train timetable notes a Feb 7 start for Scranton lines with connections via Hawley to Erie routes toward New York Newburg and Honeedale. Express No 6 shows a 6 0l pm departure as detailed in the fragment.

Scranton Mrawley Vane Hawley Erie New York Newburg Honeedale Carbondale Albany Saratoga Montreal Boston New England A. Mis Handsdale Wilken-Barre Philadelphia Leigh Valley Railroad Huck Diamond Express Renmeylvanis Western Lehigh Valley Railroad North Wilkes-Barre Booth UNDAY Wild -Barre Seratogs Muntreal New Eng United States W. Burdick H.W. Choss D. P. AL Pittston Baltimore Washington Wil Pointe South Weat Bethlehem Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Morrisburg Allentown de Wottsville Omshauren J. P. Balpwies Pass

Lehigh Valley and Related Rail Times Across Regions

Rail timetable notice from 1890 detailing Lehigh Valley routes with trains to Philadelphia New York White Haven Hazleton Pottsville Bethlehem Easton Reading and more. Includes connections via D H and L W and lists daily and Sunday departures with parlor car service and Pullman reservations information.

Scranton Philadelphia New York D & HH White Haven Hazleton Pottsville Bethlehem Easton Reading Marr Seencae D&m Tunkhunwork Towanda Ehlmira Ithaca Eee L&w Buffalo Sus Cortland A Vorden Pass Cortland Street Nonnemacherm South Heidtehem Lackuawanna Avenue

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Lackawanna County Meadow sHere Ptomw Jermyn and Mayfield Ann White Belle Henry Blakely John J. Farrell W. J. McDermott Mary Murphy Taylor News William Nicholas Mesers James Inglis William Williames Frederick Wilson Plymouth Annie Cusick Margaret McCalph South Bscranton Thomas Evans Keyston 3 Academy E. J. Evans Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company J. J. Curt Lily Lodge Order of Odd Fellows van Horn's Hall Charles Tmery Kingston William Nichols Depot Street Lydia Hoskins Taylor Street Olyphant John E. Davis Presbyterian Cemetery Taylor Dramatic Club TeoLoan M. K. Fairbank Company People’s Exchange Adison Avenun Ages Street George B. Davidson Spruce Street L. & Sle Vine Street Hoxwi Dunmore Dolan Meale Merved Saily Bourguin F. Dolan Franklin Avenue Braid Peron Willis Craig Penn Avenue Ren Lore W. H. Wood St. Charles Pennsylvania Stek and Accident Company F. BR. van Dusen Bay City Mich Wright's Court Scrutton Pittstone Wilkes-Marre Wealey H. Weaver Lopes Sullivan County Tribune Mre Mineral Street M Donnelly Lackawanna Avenue Adidrew Ud. Ki Erry Ation Honekeeper Mins Jordin Jeferson Avenue Caviter T. M Rim Street Alin Louise Adama Avenue A. B. Briggs North Main Avenue Bicke Adams and Mulberry ST. Kel Quincy Peal John H. Hey Wyoming Avenue George Scranton, Pa Onl Busines Linden Street Washington Avenue Pine Street Room and Board H. G P.O Little Irene Myers Bare Areteey Secavtar Scranton Ayal L Theresa M. O'Bryne Bentas Obryne Stanton, Pa Rentz-Santley Company Leooum Dagmar Cram Wilkes-Barty Renan Spruce Ninden M. Norton J. S. Schuter C. Bpaulding Traders’ Bank Los Aaron Treers Edward Hf, Davis Connell Building Frederick L. Brown Price Building Joseph Kelley TM Linden J. O. Lyman Scranton Private Hospital Cor, Wyoming and Mulberry Lalpach J. F. Reynolds Elk Cape P. Zeigler Victor Koch Richard J. Rourke General Law Busi J. W. Browning Mears Building D. B Meare Oiling Spruce Strat M. J. Donation LAW Frank E. Boyle Burr Building Wami Willard, Warren & Knapp Ttorsys Courkellore-at-Law Jauilemne Jessup Aptorneys Counsellore-At-Law Commonwealth James W. Oakford Board of Trade Edward W. Thaven L. A. Watres Seeueare A. Pitcher Attoreny-At-Law, Commonwealth Building Feranton, Pa Patterson & Wilcox, Traders’ National Bank Building C. Comegys Republican AO W. Bertholp MEARS W. Fallen S. North Washington W. L'Amopeann Ake “Warl Ington Avenue Sefos G. M Clark Sredman Joe, Kurtted Lackawanna Gvenne Keranton, P Bauer Corm Megargle Brothers Supplis Weper Bags Aveni Keranton Erie and Wyoming Valley Pennsylvania — Railroad Bunbury Pittsburg West Hagleton Ready Norristown Philadehia Sunbury Baltimore Ee Itimore Piteiees Ittebu J. RR Wood J. B. Hutchinson Mgr Arive T Pont Stroudvburg KO A Oswego Myrahte Montrose Nicholwm Fruan Mattalo Kream Montrwe Hloomsburg Lewn Levnton Northumberland Nanticcoke Nanticke Newticoke Primerth WLIO Bloomsbu RO Delaware and Hudson Pa Tva Nort Scmanton Ound South Bound Wintan Pure Beatag
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