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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1900

Page

8

Ellen Gill Rites Pending After Prolonged Illness

Mrs Ellen Gill of Upper Fallbrook Street died yesterday after months of rheumatism. Born in Mayo Ireland she was 64 and had lived in the city 35 years. Survived by daughter Harriet Gill and son John Gill brothers Martin and Thomas Coggins and sister Mrs Mary Daviston. Funeral plans not yet set.

Upper Fallbrook Street Ellen Gill Mayo Ireland Harriet Gill John Vandhing Martin Thomas Coggins Mary Daviston

Dr N W Tracy Opens Two Week Temperance Lectures

Tonight at the Grand Opera house Dr N W Tracy known as The Kentucky Temperance Evangelist begins a two weeks lecture series opposing the drink habit. The lectures will be illustrated and arranged to engage the audience with his familiar topic.

Grand Opera House N. W. Tracy Kentucky Blue Grass

Trinity vestrymen elected for ensuing year

The vestrymen elected by Trinity parleh for the coming year include KR Manville BE Harnden W BR Morss F Hubbard J BP A Tingley A McMullen B 8 Clark and C E Perkins. N H Hiller and T G Smith were appointed to audit the treasurer's books and statements for the past year. The newly elected vestrymen meet for organization Thursday evening.

Trinity Parleh KR. Manville Harnden W. BR. Morss F. Hubbard J. BP A. Tingley A. McMullen Clark C. E. Perkins N. H. Hiller T. G. Smith

Local Clergy and Officials Attend Regional Events

Dr J G Harper mourns parents in Barre Ontario then returns home Rev A F Chaffee attends Wyoming Conference at Owego NY J H Raynon replaces W T Price as Presbyterian Sunday school superintendent Price plans a trip Frank Kelly back in Wilkes Barre Mrs Herring of Salem visits Kingston friends W B Chase and Robert McHale G A R members James Thompson joins park commission An organization planned in the mayor's office this evening F J Derby returns from Bainbridge NY

J. G. Harper Barre Ontario A. F. Chaffee Wyoming Owego N. Y H. Raynon Succeda W. T. Price Presbyterian Sunday School Mr. Price Frank Kelly Wilkes- Barre Mrs. Herring Salem Avenue Kingston Friends W. B. Chase Robert McHale Grand Army of the Republic James Thompson Select Council Park Commission F. J. Derby Bainbridge

Concerts and Local Events Highlight Blakely Social Life

A St Patrick’s church choir concert at Father Mathew opera house featured Sadie Kaiser Elizabeth Parker and Nellie Albright with St Patrick’s choir and orchestra drawing a large audience. Henry Benn’s band held a military hop in Mahon’s hall. Village council planned a meeting tomorrow. Annie Shields visits New York. Benjamin Owens home from Fort Slocum on furlough. Elizabeth and Jeanette Jones return from California. A Kingsley residence concert by Blakely Sunday school classes netted a neat sum. Willie McLaughlin, son of Michael and Mrs McLaughlin, is reportedly eleven.

Father Mathew Opera House St. Patrick's Church Choir Sadie E. Kaiser Elizabeth Parker Nellie G. Albright Wilkes-Barre St. Patrick's Orchestra Henry Benn Mahon's Hall Tormorrow Annie Shields New York Benjamin Owens Co. L Elizabeth Jeanette Jones California Kingsley First Street Blakely

Remarble Cure of Rheumatism in West Virginia

A Jackson County testimony credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with curing a severe rheumatism attack that confined a wife to bed for over a month. The user reports she walked to breakfast the next morning and has not suffered a similar episode since. Matthews Bros. are wholesale and retail agents.

Maddox A. B. Parsons Matthews Bros

Bicycle accident injures Mrs Briggs at Peckville church

Mrs S H Briggs was struck by a reckless bicycle rider near the Methodist Episcopal church in Peckville while crossing the road to attend services. She fell, suffered severe injuries and nervous shock, and witnesses helped her to the pastor's residence for care.

S. H. Briggs Methodist Episcopal Church Briggs Hinges C. Simpkins

Bicycle Safety and Local Notices From a Town Page

An item warns of dangerous bicycle riding on main streets after dark without lamps or bells and urges slowing down. A boy suffered a broken arm from a named accident while riding with companions. Funeral services for William Grant are set for Thursday at 2 PM at Mr. John English’s residence.

Pope Main Street William Grant John English C. Simpkins Methodist Episcopal Church Wyoming Oswego N. Y Thomas Swales Alice Ernest Nanticoke E. N. Jones West Peckville England Pocahontas Ledyard Hall

Jermyn and Mayfield Borough Council Session Review

Borough council discussed hiring another attorney to assist Mulholland as four suits loom including a $10,000 and a $5,000 damages action. A. J. Colborn was appointed borough attorney with the same retainer. Lectures, social events, and street car staffing changes also filled the edition.

Moon Mulholland A. J. Colborn Wheeler Mr. Colborn Colborn Jermyn Pow George Pendered Third Street Pendered Mig Plavr Myra Hills Emily Fessenden Sadie Mary Nicholson Stella Ilda Pendered Lizzie Battenberg Harry Griffiths Ralph Wheeler Lewis Pizer Frank Pendered Bert John Powell Scranton William Kroft Archbald Will Winters Olyphant James Hughes Maitland Dempsey Carbondale Mayfield Power House Davis’ Hall Young Men‘s Institute and Catholic Mutual Benefit Association Neilson Mayfield Orchestra Caroline Maynard Main Street

Bad Effects of the Grip

Nettie Miller of Amusa Pennsylvania suffered a grip attack and poor health but Hood's Sarsaparilla aided her recovery and improved her condition.

Amusa Nettie Miller Hood

Scranton Area Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Moscow reports Mrs and Mee Albert Miller visiting Scranton friends for a few days. Edith Widwell of Thormhurst visits her sister Miss Punnlo Frown. W A De Pew spends Sunday in WilkesBarre. Mrs Lonstein visits Carbondale with parents. Rev G H Prentice attends conference at Owego NY. Me Preston addresses youths at Methodist church and forms Local Temperance legion. Otto Ehrhardt Scranton visitor. Prof HK Martin visits Jer my. William Matterly and family relocate to Scranton. Garfield Brown moves on after spending time locally.

Mee Albert Miller Scranton Edith Widwell Thormhurst Mr. Punnlo W. A. de Pew Wilkes-Barre Lonstein Carbondale G. H. Prentice Methodist Episcopal Conference Owego N.Y Preston

Capable Mother Hood and Health Advice for Expectant Mothers

Readers are urged to seek free counsel on maternity from Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts. Letters from Mrs Cora Gilson of Yates Mich and other mothers describe relief from menstrual pains infertility and postnatal strength after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and crediting it with successful pregnancies and healthy babies.

Pinkham Lynn Mass Cora Gilson Yates, Manisteo Co Mich Mas Pinkname Lydia E. Pinkham

Wedding in Taylorville as Misa Connolly weds Timothy Sullivan

Yesterday in Taylorville the wedding of Misa Annie Connolly and Timothy Sullivan was solemnized at the Church of Immaculate Conception with Rev. J. A. Moffitt officiating. Attendants and guests filled the ceremony and reception, followed by a drive to Wilkes-Barre and a grand after-visit supper.

Misa Annie Connolly Peter Connolly Taylor Street Timothy Sullivan Church of Immaculate Convention J. A. Moffitt Mary Neo Minooka Patrick Sullivan Annie Burns Margaret Connolly Wilkes- Barre J. L. Neiger Newark N. J Rachel Hughes Hyde Park Nanticoke Charles Jones Mr. Jones Welsh Baptist Church John Apgar Bellevue Taylorville Lodge Knights of Pythias Reese's Hall Archbald Mine Mutual Benefit Association Cmcera William Anthony David J. Thomas Daniel Gilvary Taylor Dramatic Club Glee Snelety Price Library Association

Debate at Duryea High on America and England

A Duryea High School auditorium debate is announced for Thursday evening April 1 on theResolved That America Is a More Progressive Nation Than England with affirma tive speakers Charles W Ace and Doane NM Till and negative William H Hobin and Mer bert G Brown. Also notices of local obituaries, church events, and a bridge of community activities are listed.

Duryea High School America England Charles W. Ace Doane NM Till William Hf Hobin Merbert G. Brown Edward Miller Real Dent Bright Charles Randall Lg Samuel Brottwad, Jr Binghamton Ladies’ Aid Society A. J. Cooper Alvaander Angus Euster Traction Company Wilkes-Barre Lawrenceville Hose Company

Classified notices and real estate ads in Scranton section

The page lists real estate offers including a Green Ridge residence with steam heat at 126 Washington Avenue and a room with bath on Madison Avenue. It names a price building at 126 Washington Avenue, a double house with barn near the court house, and a young man seeking employment in Scranton, Pittston, or Wilkes-Barre with good references. Also notes Megarger Brothers printer supplies and related items at Washington Avenue, Scranton.

Green Ridge Bert, W.T. Ticket Price Washington Avenue Madison Avenue Stram Hackett Waanington Avenue

Easter Notes From Dalton and Scranton Residents

Dalton reports Mr and Mrs Honey Ives returning from Atlantic City Florida. Scranton visitors include Crane visiting with Mr and Mrs Colvin on Philip Street. Rev Welthouse, formerly pastor, sails for Germany on the 24th. Easter services and a missionary program pleased the Methodist church.

Honey ML Ives Atlantic City Crane Scranton Am Ma Finn Gail Germany Charles Santee Wyoming Pominary Willard Smith Sanilas Pople Methodist Church

Kearsarge Navy Battleship Sets New Standard in Armor and Firepower

The battleship Kearsarge, first tested with a regular crew, is praised as the finest warship added to the American navy. At 405 feet long and 25 feet deep, she carries 14 and 12 inch guns, heavy armor, and torpedo tubes, costing about 5 million dollars and deemed worth the price.

Kearsage Collier's Weekly Atlantic Indiana Oregon

Hyde Park Gas Company Sets May Meeting for Officers

The Hyde Park Gas Company shareholders are notified of the annual meeting on May day at 1 pm in the company office Boston. Officers will be elected and other business transacted as may come before them. Scranton Pa April 14 1900. Estate of Margaret Moore late of Scranton Letters testamentary granted Executor Ezra Ripple Scranton Pa Welles & Tohhey Attorneys for Estate.

Ae Senn Harrishing TGC Theo Carbondale J. W. Smith Samuel 5 Jones Schanton Ga! and Water Company Mid Company Ite Office of Sale Company Scranton G. B. Hand Providesor Gas and Water Company Euch Beranton, Gow and Water Company Hyde Park Gas Company Altice Bounton G. EL Wand Margaret Moore City of Ezia Th. Ripple Welles & Tohhey Fetate Delaware Madson Albany Shatons Montreal Boston New England Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Railroad Sanpayrania Western Pointe Lehigh Valley Rails Road North Tlon A. m Krom Wiskee Bare Toth UNDAY Wilkes-Harre Saratoga United States Canada J. W. Butdick H.W Cross

Saloon Abolition Effort Moves Through Multiple Churches

A letters and notices urge closing saloons to curb disease and vice. Protest meetings list dates at Presbyterian Forest City Baptist Forest City and other churches with speaker W A Williams Susquehanna urging public health action against liquor. The message warns of Western harm from saloons and calls community members to join in the drive.

Scranton Presbyterian Church Forest Churc Baptist Church Forest City Moosli Pilinton W. A. Williams Susquehanna

Short Wisdom of Interest Published with Writer’s Name

The column notes that short wizens of interest appear with the author’s byline. Thy Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed.

Thy Tribune

Keeley Institute Lecture Plans From Moosie Man

A Moosie correspondent reports a speaker in Saturday’s issue preparing to lecture for the Richmond Keeley Institute. The author notes past roles as a national lecturer for the Keeley league and current focus on Anti-Saloon league work, citing the Keeley cure as a cause of alcoholism and saloon influence.

Keeley

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