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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1899

Page

6

Plymouth Congregational Church Seeks New Pastor in West Scranton

Members met to discuss selecting a pastor as Rev A Boyl of Clare Michigan impressed the congregation. Nomination placed for Rev Boyl with ballot set for May 7. Royl is reportedly returning home and may be elected. The candidate is about 35, married with one child, and previously served in Michigan.

Plymouth Congregational Church Jacob Romig Lebanon A. Boyl Clare Michican Rey. Boyl John T. Jones Trev Thor Michigan Plyimouth Royl Miurrhod Tas

The Third Men’s Fair at Columbia Chemical

A social event gathering wives and lady friends of Columbia Chemical members. Proceeds likely support club activities and community outreach. details on date and venue not specified in readable text.

Columbia Chemical

Fire department groups plan for fair aid in Scranton

Franklin Mogine and Eagle Hose of the fire department met at Columbia's headquarters on Division Street to outline a fundraising plan for a firemen's fair. Four districts Central City North Scranton South Scranton West Scranton will form soliciting committees to collect cash or goods from merchants and friends, with a dray wagon to collect prizes.

Franklin Mogine Eagle Hose Companies Columbia Division Street Central City North Scranton South Scranton West Scranton

Supper and Church Program by Indies of Simpson M E Church

The Indies of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church will host a 6 to 8 PM supper Thursday. A community entertainment follows with quartets, recitations, solos, duets and a piano piece, featuring Phoebe Smith Jennie Smith Joshua John Harry Acker and Grace Acrea among others. Ice cream and cake will conclude the event.

Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Tack and Gill Cramer Phoebe Smith Jennie B. Smith Moesere Joshua John Harry Acker Misa Constine Miss Smith Grace AcRea

Fire at Griffiths home on Washburn Street injures resident

A blaze started in papers and cloth on a dining room table in the Griffiths residence at Washburn Street. Police and a passing patrolman quickly extinguished the flames with minor damage. Mrs. Griffiths, recently ill, was shaken but not seriously harmed.

James Grittithe Il Washburn Street Cain R. A. Pailius Thomas Jones Griffiths

School Deposits Report Highlights Principal Name Mixup

A fragment notes deposits at a school with entries mentioning David Owens as principal and a misrendered Davide Owens, alongside Martha Watkins, and an amount of 10.50.

David Owens Davide Owens Martha Watkins

Fragmented OCR List of Names and Amounts with Totals

A garbled OCR extraction lists numerous names with short monetary values and totals. It includes multiple Miss titles, partial surnames, and two large totals $11 865 and $11.10, interspersed with headings like No. 19 and No. 32 and references to principals.

Filizabeth Lewis Alice Evans Bertha Kelly Nellie Richards Catherine Phillips Nellie Kelly Ellen Price Sarah McDonald Mary Harrin Josephine D. Lees Miss Lees Mies Murray Miss Nichols Mies Beamish Miss Morgan Miss Prynn Miss Kent Mies Evans Mixw Wade Mies Murphy Miss Peck Ferber H. L. Morgan Mies Vaughan Miew Fellows Miss Mullen Mies Knapp Mise O'Connor

Infant and adults funeral notices at multiple residences

Funeral services for the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Foster at Christ Court are at noon today with Rev. James Henninger officiating and interment in Washburn Street Cemetery. Short services for Mrs. George Snow at 405 North Bromley Avenue then viewing precedes 2 PM church services at Simpson Methodist Episcopal with interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. Funeral services for Mrs. David W. Davis at 102 North Rebecca Avenue are at 3 PM with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery.

Richard Foster Christ Court James Henninger Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Washburn Street George Snow North Bromley Avenue Afernoon

Funeral service for Mrs John Cawley at St Patrick Church

The remains were taken from 819 Price Street to St Patrick's Catholic Church on Jackson Street where Rev John Ruddy led a brief ceremony at 4 o'clock. Interment followed at the cathedral cemetery with pallbearers D C O'Hara James Ruane Harry Harmer William Pedrick William Charles and Patrick Fitasimmons.

John Cawley Price Street St. Patrick's Catholic Church Jackson Street John Ruddy Messrs D. C. O'Hara James Ruane Harry Harmer Willian Pedrick William Charles Patrick Fitasimmons William John Taylor

Church societies hold meetings and events this evening

The Northa LaMonte Missionary society and the Christian Endeavor group meet this evening with talks on The Eternal Morning and Modern Visions led by Mise Ligale A Evans and Miss Jennie Price. Other meetings include the Elec te City Wheelmen board, St David's Boya chapter Thursday night, First Baptist church weigh in social, and a Welsh preacher at First Welsh Baptist at 7 o'clock. Street cleaners worked on Redbingon Street pavement while St David's Guild met at Mulicopal church and Chi Upsilon and Washburn church groups gather after Hyde Park logo and Free and Accepted Mason, with M M degree work planned.

Northa LaMonte Missionary Society Washburn Street Christian Endeavor Society Plymouth Congregations A. Evans Jennie Price Electe City Wheelmen Boya’ Chapter St. David's Church Tonn St. David's Guild Mulicopal Chi Upsilon Society

Mrs Davis Entains Guests in Lincoln Heights Visit

Mrs Joseph Davis of Stratford Avenue Lincoln Heights entertains her sister Mrs Dradorgan of Green Point Lenelethind Mrs James Carroith of Laserthtreet as her guest and her nephew James Flaherty of Merritton Canada is also present. Harry Stele of Carbondale visits relatives on North Nelecer Avenue. Dr Peter Luxenberger of Washburn Street has gone to Havana to reside permanently.

Joseph Davis Stratford Avenue Lincoln Heights Slater Dradorgan Greenpoint Lenelethind James Carroith Laserthtreet James Flaherty Merritton Can Harry Stele Carbondale Nelecer Ayvenul Peter Luxenberger Washburn Street Havana

St Pauls Church Fair Draws Wide Support and Events

The St Pauls church fair thrives with decorated parlors and attractive booths supplied by Globe Warehouse and Goldsmiths Havor. Donations include portraits of Rev McMlanna and Rev Dunn by Thomas FF Welsh. Upcoming events feature Abe Cormack brothers on Wednesday and Brendan Glee club on Friday.

St. Paul's Church Globe Warehouse Goldsmith's Havoar P. J. McMlanna James Dunn Thomas FF Welsh Abe Cormack New Mexico Baptist Church tout-Dound Bulan Bun Tne Eranton Hailway Green Stidge Etreet

Miss Annie Sullivan Leaves Gilmore Avenue for New York

Miss Annie Sullivan of Gilmore Avenue plans to reside in New York permanently starting soon. The Minooka Base Midlub annual entertainment is slated for Father Matthew Hall Friday evening, April 98, with notices suggesting a rise in nocturnal theft reports in the area. The Daniel O'Connell council, Young are referenced in the source text.

Annie Sullivan Gilmore Avenue New York Father Matthew Hall Daniel O'Connell

Balsam for the throat promoted as cure all

A sensible man claims Kemp's Balsam cures coughs and throat troubles including coughs bronchitis asthma and throat issues. The proprietor offers five free samples to convince buyers and advertises the remedy at twenty cents and sixpence.

Kemp

Barrels of samples for Dr Kennedy remedy offered free

An ad notes a special arrangement to send a free trial bottle and medical pamphlet of Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. Readers may obtain by sending name and post office address to the Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rondout NY, mentioning the Tribune. The piece mentions cures for kidney liver bladder and other conditions and lists price of bottles.

David Kennedy The Tribune DR. David Kennedy Corporation Rondout N. Y

Reception for Patrick Carey at Father Mathew hall

The Men’s Institute will host a reception on Wednesday evening at Father Mathew hall for Patrick Carey a member returning aboard the Raleigh. The council with the Forest band will meet at Belawnare Lackawanna and Western depot and escort him home by trolley. A banquet will follow. Exclusive to members and Carey’s relatives.

Miners suffer injuries in separate North Scranton incidents

James Murphy a runner in the Marvine mines broke a leg when a mule stepped on a rail and trapped his limb between rail and car. Patrick Cullington a Cayuga mines driver severly injured his right hand when a swing struck between sprag and wheel. Funeral services for George W Mabey Jr were held at his home on West Markley Street with interment at Dunwoody Cemetery.

James Murphy Marvine Murphy Walesa Street Dr. Smith Patrick Cullington Walea Street Caytgai George W. Mabey Georg W. Muley, Jr West Maurkwe Street Providence Christian Church Dunteoye Robert Westlake Joseph Silkman Thomas Thorns Richard Richards Joseph Ogillespie Benjamin Lewla

Local arrests and church events in Scranton area

John McAndrews was arrested on drunken and disorderly charges and faces a hearing this morning. The Excelsior orchestra curates a weekly jovial at St. Marys Hall this evening. Congregations from Taylor West Scranton and Providence Welsh churches plan a joint choir rehearsal at Welsh Congregational Church on West Market Street Wednesday evening. Providence Presbyterian Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 pm at Mrs J R Peck Belmont Terrace. Delegates from Providence Presbyterian, including ER MM Reynolds, attend the Presbytery of Lackawanna meeting in Plymouth this week. Lincoln lodge No 42 I O G P hosts a visors closet installation assisted by Silurian lodge at their hall on West Market Street.

John McAndrews Offeer Rodham Excelsior Orchestra St. Mary’s Hall Taylor, Weat Scranton Providence Welsh Congregational Churches Welsh Congregational Church Weat Market Street Woman's Home Missionary Society Providence Presbyterian Church Mra. J. RR

Local Visitors And Travel Plans Mentioned In City Notes

Mrs BB Green of Woodlawn Park entertained the Mivsea reseale and Finma Richmond of Philadelpus WJ Wilson of Privelurg visited friends here yesterday. Idwarnt McNamera will leave here Wednesday for Montana. John Davis of Danville visiting friends on Williams street returned home.

Partial OCR Winds Through City Notices

Fragmentary text shows address orders directed to C.BR Sharkey at 1914 Cedar with a central city Clyde Park reference and incomplete phone data 643. This item appears to be a damaged public notice or classified snippet.

South Side Central City Clyde Park C.br Sharkey Cedar

Farewell Gifts Mark Pastor Lisse’s Church Receptions

R Williams of Michhigan visited The estoem and admiration in which Tey. Lisse, the retiring pastor of Christ Lutheran church, is held by his congregation. At his residence last night the young people's society bid farewell with a parlor lamp presented to the pastor and his wife. Robert Kroll gave the speech of presentation. Lisse accepted and responded. The remaining hours of the event concluded the farewell gatherings.

RE. R. Williams Michhigan Lisse Christ Lutheran Church Robert Kroll Kev. Lisse

Union's Monthly Session veers toward Christian Endeavor union

Delegations from Christian Endeavor societies attended the City union meeting at Grace Reformed church. Rev G W Walsh presided with W T Hackett as secretary. The group discussed uniting Baptist Young People's societies and Raworth leagues with Christian Endeavourers to bolster reform against Sunday saloons. A reception at Green Ridge Presbyterian is planned for April 21 with Rev I J Lansing to speak. The treasurer reported the debt nearly wiped out. next meeting set for May.

City Union Grace Reformed Church G. W. Walsh W.T. Hackett Baptist Young People’s Raworth Tiwan Tie Whe Green Hidge Presbyterian Church I. J. Lansing Union

Liederkranz Hosts Unusually Pleasant Evening At Hall

The Liederkranz club held a periodical social session at Music Hall with German student life flavor. Members sat at tables smoking pipes and drinking beer as they listened to informal talks and to a feature on the Klondike.

Liederkranz Music Hall Mike Wong

Entertaining summer costume sketch and ventriloquism by local troupe

Mund Bartle appeared in the costume he wore last summer while positing in that region. A ventriloquial exhibition and character impressions by Charles A. Hartley. Contributors included Messia Reuter Alles Kehrman Brunner Widmayer Stoerkel Berens Reichert Gloor Emerlet Warner Elbermann Wengel Wachter. Student songs led by Theodore Hemberger with Bauer's orchestra. Committee Frank Hummer Theodore Hemberger William Welker Charles Wenzel Edward Higelo Colonel Horman Osthan.

Mund Bartle Charles A. Hartley Messia Reuter Alles Kehrman Brunner Widmayer Stoerkel Berens Reichert Gloor Emerlet Warner Elbermann Wengel Wachter

Moscow Store Robbed by Man Wearing Two Right Shoes

A lone robber broke into Edward L. Waller Hicin's general store at Moscow Sunday night, taking an orderly haul of a new coat, vest, shirt, three gold watches, three nickel watches, and various gents' furnishings. Footprints in mud show two right feet. Chief HRobling was informed Monday.

Edward L. Waller- Hicin Moscow Mars

Obituary notices from Lockville and area

A series of obituaries from Lockville and nearby towns note the death of seven year old Dymond from apoplexy after years as a general store worker, with survivors including a wife and several children. Other deaths include Mrs Margaret Lavelle mother of City Clerk Martin Lavelle, Mrs Auntie Jonneon, Hoebislund resident, William John Taylor, William Brown of Jennup, and Mrs G T Parker sister of A E Saxton. Funeral details and interment plans are given for each.

Dymond Kotte Lockville Wyoming Omimi Hoon Yestermiiy Jittston Tiepean Ble M. Saxe North Main Avenue Vitus W. Walker al Wintker W. Ft Clirk’s Summit Dymond, Jr W. FY. Dymond Moosle I Dymond Joseph Austin Hoocock’s Creek Pao Price Hhs Tote Keckville

Obituaries for Johnson and Lavelle in Scranton notices

In Bouth Beranton on April 14, 78 Mere Annie Johnson aged 5 years, funeral at St. John’s Church and Cathedral cemetery Interment follows. In South Scranton on April 1, 66, Margaret Lavelle aged 6 years, funeral this morning with services at St Peter’s Cathedral and burial in Cathedral cemetery.

Jonneon Margaret Ruddy South Vevingavers Suanday Decea Sinter Brotther Bessie Maury Funday Thomas Michiwed Martin Ruddy Hoebislund Joho Johnson Bouth Beranton Annie Johnenn Gee Woleck Bervlees St. John's Church

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West Scranton ER. A. Boyl Uneeda Oufour For ALA George W. Jenkins Main Avenue General News Green Ridge Munnenrd’ Pharmacy Ridge Street O. D. Meyers George Wall Church Avenue Jermyn J.J. Reese Bert Stevens Alain Avenue Montrose Evan Thomes Taylor Siomih Washington Avenue Mr. Hiudenbech Rudenbuch M. Hofner WW. A. North Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Pittston Avenue James Kane Stone Avenue John J. Walsh Pitteton Avenue Willow Street Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Mr. Doty Laidies' Ald Society George W. Mabey, Sr George Maney, SR Ita Peeter A.J. van Cleff South Makely Street Ollie Swartz Minnie Sexton Richard Webber Marcle Var Chott Etm Foster Kate McGil Magwie Mc Minnie Saxten May Hughes Lena Paine Hattiie Foster Lottie Farber Ste Haydn Evans Mise May Fisher Lillian Kenciel Fld Brundage L. M. Evans Hallelujah Handel YM Francia Haydn Christian Endeavorers Leon C. B. Cline Koster & Bials Johann Hoff Berlin Vienna Paris Foote & Fuller Co Mears Building Washington Ave Margearet Lavelle Martin ‘T. Lavelle Lavelle Mre MW. A. Collins Airs W. BP. Heilly Mirae T. Lavelle Baa Sabu Tose St. Peter William Brown Jennup Thit Ireland William Irown Bt. Patrick's G. T. Parker Bre A. E. Saxton North Adame Mies Leia Cathbering W. Parker Beampton High School Promenit Elocution Delsarte North Adama Lyceum Theatre Reis & Burgunder Leasees H. R. Long WM. H. Crane Seltinge Prichs S. W Ale WM. H. West Primrose & West Carroll Johnston, R. J. Jose Um Lewis Academy OF Music Erngl & Reis Lessset Ti R. Long Katherine Deacan Dime Seeley Dinner Girl Little Egypt Burlesquers Rose Svdeil London Karina Seranton Dairy DO
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