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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1896

Page

10

Banquet of the Chi Upsilon Society at Washburn Street church

The Chi Upsilon society of Washburn Street Presbyterian church held a semi annual banquet in the church parlor with couples, toasts, and talks led by Pastor J P Moffat on The Woman of the Past and other speakers. Attendants included many local residents and a fashion photograph was taken. New events on Thursday night announce Christian Endeavor meetings on the West Side with speakers Rev W H Stubblebine and Rev J P Moffat, plus a final lecture by Dr F E Clarke at Frothingham. Community notes mention births, a boy named John James visiting, and local social visits with Eastern Star members and other civic groups.

Chi Upsilon Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Hey. J. P. Moffat George Watres, Jr Will Harrill D. A. Stone A. E. Morse Misses Nellie Fellows Harriet Fellows Mame Coons Myrtle van Gorder Grace Peck Ada Davenport Mame Whetstone Ella Hancock Margaret Foster Margaret Hill Jennie Frewell Kessie Winans Libbie Saunders Naomi Jones Anna Watres Catherine Merriman Juanita Kelfer Catherine Kavis Laura Martin Belle Doud Emma Shaeffer Ella Saunders Horace Keene C. H. Hall Charles C. Battenberg John Howell Will Griffiths Geo, Shean W. T. Burrill Hutchinson George Watres Frank H. Thornton Cc. H. Derby George Keene George Saunders Percy Watres George Barrowman Herbert Watres Alex Bender Theodore Meyers Harry Neimeyer Walter Davis Mra T. Mrogan J. P. Moffat van Gorder Scranton Christian Endeavor Union West Side W. H. Stubblebine City Union Plymouth Congregational Church Eveybody F. E

Missing 16 year old Frank Fellows sought by anxious parents

Frank Fellows, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Horatio T. Fellows of 428 Tenth Street, has been missing since Monday at 7 pm. A possible sighting in Stroudsburg offered a glimmer of hope after a railroader's well meant ride may have helped him disappear. He has brown eyes and wore a light cap red sweater knickers black stockings and lace shoes when he left home. The West Side community is stirred by the disappearance and information is welcomed by the parents.

Frank Horatio T. Fellows Tenth Street Stroudsburg

Davis and Mary Jane Davis wed quietly in Bellevue Heights

John Davis a Bellevue meat market proprietor marries Miss Mary Jane Davis daughter of D W Davis of Corbett Avenue. The notes also report the funeral of Mary Jane Lewis with Rev W S Jones of First Welsh Baptist Church delivering the sermon. Christian Endeavor society Plymouth Congregational church to mark its fourteenth anniversary with a supper slated May 18.

John Davis William Davis Bellevue Heights Mary Jane Davis Mr. Davis Bellevue Miss Davis D. W. Davis Corbett Avenue Mary Jane Lewis W. 8. Jones First Welsh Baptist Church Burin Washburn Street Charles Baldry Binghamton Christian Endeavor Society Plymouth Congregational Church Pennsylvania Plymouth

Local social notes and upcoming handicap race at Driving Park

George Jones remains in critical condition at home on Wayne Avenue while Miss Joyce of Olyphant relaxes with friends in the North End. A handicap foot race offering 100 is planned for May 6 at Driving Park with Andy Phelan and three opponents, each posting 25. Mozart Glee Club members asked to meet at North Main Avenue Baptist Church basement for an event, and a Puritan Congregational church social last night drew praise for performances by local soloists and students. G W Mahey is slightly ill at the Bristol House.

George Jones Wayne Avenue Joyce Olyphant North End Thomas Edwards Andy Phelan Evan Simms Mike White Thomas Miller Oes Phe Mozart Glee Club Sire North Main Avenue Hattie Sharples Kate Jones Griffith R. Davis Alice Leonard George Bowen Alfred Humphreys Tempest G. R. Davis G. W. Mahey Bristol House Tribune Lewis Henwood Thomas Jehu George Davidson Pittsburg

Death of John McDonald in Storrs shaft accident

John McDonald aged 60 died at 1 am from injuries suffered ten days ago in a shaft explosion at Storrs. He was married.

John McDonald Storrs

Silk Mill Fire Prompted Clock Alarm and School Plans

A minor fire in the boiler room of the Sauquoit Silk mill was quickly extinguished after an alarm from Cedar avenue and Elm street. The incident underscored the need for more alarm stations as several mills lie nearby. A new No. 10 district school building is planned, with construction to replace the current structure after term end. Residents seek a second new school for Twentieth ward. The notice also lists a funeral, an excursion, presbytery attendance, and a birthday celebration in May.

Sauquoit Cedar Avenue Elm Street South Side Box 63 No. 10 Twentieth Ward Michael Kotch Pittston Avenue Century Hose Company Mountain Park William A. North Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Carbondale M. Robinson

Local Moves and Socials Reported in Community Notes

J Williams moved from Ararat to Deacon Street. The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor social will be held next Tuesday evening in the church parlor. J R Richardson of 1621 Van Storch Avenue departs for England on Wednesday April 29. Mrs Walter Lawrence of Delaware Street has returned from a two week southern state trip. D E Neal of Capoose Avenue trips to Mount Pleasant for a few days. Miss Emma Brundage of Dickson Avenue spent the first of the week in Wyoming. Green Ridge Heptasophs Conclave No 199 held a pleasant social Monday evening with a short program including a talk by J E Ross, music by the Asbury quartette, recitations by Eva M Dorsey and Professor Arthur L Dorsey.

J. Williams Ararat Deacon Street Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor The Presbyterian Church J. R. Richardson van Storch Avenue England Walter Lawrence Delaware Street D. E. Neal Capoose Avenue Mount Pleasant Emma Brundage Dickson Avenue Wyoming Green Ridge

Minooka Bride and Groom Wed After Drugged Case

A Minooka couple tied the knot yesterday after a police inquiry into alleged drugging. Charles T. Honeyager, once a saloon operator, and Katie Feeley, daughter of Mrs. Bridget Feeley, both 22, wed before Alderman O B Wright following a promise to marry to resolve serious accusations. The sequence started with Katie's disappearance after a ball, her return with testimony of Honeyager drugging her, and a warrant that led to a night in custody before the marriage agreement and license were finalized. The ceremony concluded a case that had sparked local gossip and involved Justice P Fr O Hara and Constable John P St John in the hearings.

Minooka Charles T. Honeyager Katie Feeley O. B. Wright Pittston Avenue Upper Lackawanna Avenue Bridget Feeley Greenwood Honeyager Central City Simpson Katie Taylorville Office of Justice of the Peace John P. St. John St. John Squire O'Hara M. A. McGinley Constable St. John Alderman Wright

Two Orphans Presented by Carrie Louis at Academy

Carrie Louis and Company staged The Two Orphans at the Academy of Music with strong performances. Louis played Louise the blind orphan to acclaim while the company earned high praise for its impersonations as magic acts by Professor and Mme Zera and selections by Professor O. Tonight the attraction shifts to A Fair Rebel.

Carrie Louis Academy of Music Miss Louis Louise Kate Claxton Professor Mme Zera Professor Ott

Attempted death by own action shocks Jessup resident

Patrick Sweeney of Jessup attempted to hang himself Monday in his barn amid domestic troubles. A woman neighbor discovered him, Nelehbora cut him down before life left him. He was not out of danger last night, and is described as a middle aged prominent Jessup resident.

Jessup Patrick Sweeney Nelehbora Sweeney Sweeney Fe

Death of Bridget Ferguson Dunmore girl at 18

Bridget Ferguson 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Ferguson of Monroe avenue Dunmore died after about a month illness at 11 40 last night. She was a bright and interesting girl loved by friends and associates. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Bridget Ferguson Martin Ferguson Monroe Avenue Dunmore

Market and Stock Report From Wall Street Review

New York markets show gains on broad buying with rail and textile shares leading while sugar and tobacco rebound. Baltimore and Ohio weak spots pressure crowns. dividend speculation and looming receivership shape latest price moves as commodity quotes drift with mixed results across markets and exchanges.

Chicago Live Stock Market Report Apr M-Catilo Revelpta

Chicago and Union Stock Yards reports show 2609 head of cattle with mixed prices from 1.50 to 4.43, Texans 2.95 to 4.43. Hogs receipts 19,000 with steady market and values 3.40 to 4.80 for various grades. Sheep receipts 11,000 with prices 2.00 to 4.50 and 3.60 to 4.50 for lambs. Oil Market notes from Oil City, Pa. on April 21 with credit balance.

Buffalo N. C Tobacco Co Sugar Ref Cher Canada al Hong MS c Louis N Pr Sianhettan J. Central . Y. 107%, 1084 107 Na Ba Central Ay 15 Ah . Seeeseee Wrasse Rintere Ontario West Southern RR Tenn. C. & Iron Southern R. R Texas Wing Union Pacific Wiester Chicago Board OF Trade Chicago Union Stock Yarda Ill

Bones Unearthed In Green Ridge Skeleton Found In Sand Pit

Workmen excavating a sand pit on Marion street Green Ridge uncovered parts of a human skeleton. The skull lay thirteen feet below the surface and crumbled on handling. Officials think the bones may be Indian but lack solid evidence due to poor preservation.

Green Ridge Marion Street

Clover Tea and Diet Remedies for Health in Old Advice

A Washington Star diet article extols clover tea for blood purification and skin clarity, linking pimples to torpid liver. It promotes diet over medicine, recommends greens and onions, suggests a paste for burns, celery for rheumatic relief, and hot water or starch for bruises. It also notes foot fatigue relief from frequent shoe changes and praises thin bread and butter to aid digestion and nutrition.

Washington Star

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