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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1899

Page

12

Miner Dies in Rock Fall at Whitton Creek Mine

Thomas Allen, 40, fatally crushed by a rock collapse at Whitton Creek mine near Carbondale. Peter Foxe, 38, a co worker, narrowly escaped the fall by quick air when the cave occurred. Allen, longtime University resident, leaves a wife. Funeral set at Berean Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. W. A. Beacher. Funeral expenses not yet fixed.

Thomas Allen Wh- Ton Creek Peter Foxe Labor Mr. Allen Unis vieiInity W. A. Beacher Berend Preasyterian

Grand Opera House presents Gibney’s dramatic work this week

The best popular sprined dramatic work of the smi bas beet at the Grand Opera House this week by the Gibney company draws mixed notice audiences. The matinee of the season will be given this afternoon when Dietsie Evans famous Fore Petes will be presented tonight the city will be dancing irk. A $1 prize will be given away and everyone may enter.

Local Scranton Notices Highlighted in Community Snapshot

Prof A P Petes taught in Scranton yesterday as part of a French class. J B Shannon returned from Susquehanna. Mise Allen Duffy visited Scranton. Oscar Winleon of Silem Avenue will be in New York.

A. P Petes Scranton J.B. Shannon Susquehanna Mise Allen Duffy Ie Scraton Oscar Winleon Silem Avenue New York Lee Wolbers Woeonweert Erin Davahter Glades Wonnacott Phowida Sylvia Whilling Bedeouee Whiting Canannetrert Werner Doelin Berean Baptist ‘Tabernacle Ardhindies Ion Fing Testlel Steward Pune Jeremiah Hone Mesans

Birthday celebration and local events in Blakely

A young girl marks her eighth birthday with family and friends in Blakely. A burglary on Lackawanna Street prompts plans for a large new store by Goodman & Weise. The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor group will host an entertainment in the new building next Monday and Tuesday with acts led by Edward Knighton Emma Crippen and others.

Taye J8lis Milis Bruglar Lackawanna Street Goodman & Weise Christian Frdeaver Society The Presbyterian Church Tweeday Rocktation Edward Knighton Miex Winnie Jenking Ante Markey Emma Crippen Charlotte Pettigrew Aunt Witty Jennie Mason Cora Matthews Evelyn Davis Minnie Mutton

BARRELS OF SAMPLES OFFER KIDNEY REMEDY

Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy advertised free bottle and pamphlet via mail, by special agreement with manufacturers. The offer claims 91 percent benefit, urges sending full name and address to Kennedy Corporation in Rondout NY, and notes cure claims for kidney and bladder issues, rheumatism, dyspepsia, and female weaknesses. Large bottle $1.00, six for $5.00.

David Kennedy Tribune Rondo N. Y Davie Kennedy

Fragmented Names and Phrases From Aged Page

Readable snippets list names such as Gray Crippen Mutton Brates Williams Girtles Jenking Mar key Crippen Wingie Coav Jenkine Mathews Mise Matthews in a jumbled segment. It also mentions a trip to New York and places like Susquehane County and West Beratten in a tangled OCR fragment with no clear narrative.

Grandma Dennie Gray Elizabeth Crippen Ethel Mutton Jewrele Brates Charlotte Wiliams Jere Girtles Winnie Jenking Annie Markey Kantian Crippen Doko Wingie Denen May Coav Mareld Jenkine Eva Tereigen LD Ay Nottie Miteon Miew Mathews Solel Mise Martie Matthews

Taylor church concert and obituaries at Old Forge

A Methodist Episcopal service in Old Forge features instrumental music and vocal effects with Taylor, West Mite toy, and Wyoming Seminary performers. The schedule includes a funeral for Poly Welseise Hoth and services at multiple churches, with notices of nearby clergy movements and community events.

Old Forge Oonmmeen Varul Pelle Tron Taylor West Mitte Toy Wyoming Seminary Par Llelpuate Howre Javon Serville Cinwry Hide Will Elam Selva Wellin Bey Otter Veal Howe Minooka Unite Jobin Mle View Bei Peapetheny Wall Javitest Simlay School

Local Notes From Peckville and Surroundings

Local item list reports residents like Mildy Hivney, John Purdy, and Stephen Cole returning from Avery detail works on a salt breaker project with carpenters from Misplmnee and Leben. Visitors and council actions are noted alongside forest fire activity on Bart and West mountains and church services at Preekville Baptist with a Sunday program.

Hivney Mildy John Purdy Debi Tig Stephen Cole Joseph Blakler

Easter Music to Be Repeated by Professor Watkins Party

A ship of Professor W W Watkins will repeat Easter music. Professor Ed Meharila and others will present a literary entertainment at the Methodist Episcopal church Monday evening April 4 under the auspices of the pline society. The Tehigowed Red Men will perform this evening.

W W. Watkins

Funeral rites for Richard Law and church leadership changes

The obituary notes the funeral for the late Richard Law and records a church meeting at the river baptist church. It reports the resignation of Pastor Pley and events around a transition of leadership with a new pastor set to succeed, plus various notices of related community activities and services.

Richard Law Athens cThieeli Bette Mn. Wuke Johneain Bemioett Tia Sud COE Welt Wien Pirape Eriqoet Remy Fedivet Erie Johny Wormsworthi Dren Cembery Steet Diane Seeterday Matles Mosfield Westerman Jie Jermyn Leessestepiay Clinger Dade Cronfine Mali Street Joly Thillagher Muntieti Jim Harvey Myite States Infantry Clayennoy J. Connelly Scranton Thomas Lester Eastlake Virginia Howe Pesta

Priceburg Church Notices and Evening Service Plans

Captain Prwrkon discusses a forthcoming talk at the Primitive Methodist church tonight. The morning service at Wonneclock will feature holiness, with the evening service at 7 o clock. The Ladies Aid society will present a chart titled The Land of Siy. The Methodist class will meet at Mee ho Wilmet's Lincoln Street home on Wednesday afternoon. Members are urged to attend.

Prwrkon Evanseling Primitive Methodist Wonneclock

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertisement

An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming it soothes teething pain calms fussiness and cures wind colic and diarrhea in children. It touts the syrup as a universal remedy sold by druggists worldwide priced at twenty five cents a bottle and warns buyers to seek Mrs Winslow only.

Winn Owe Boothing Byrup

Pittston notes on councilmen and local happenings

The piece covers councilmember James Henegan’s seating, remarks on city officials salaries and staff, a hypnotist Sevens gala attracting crowds, upcoming local events, and various residents visiting or attending meetings. It mentions the lack of funds for public needs, improvements on the West Side, and a small fire at Bichalter’s hotel with $100 loss.

Funeral notices and local services update in Moore area

The Juventio Order and Sensoor of Hieoree plan services at PLM church. A benefit ball for Mrs. Frank Reamleh will be at Sarsfield opera house on Monday evening. Funeral services for Afoses Smith and John Clark occurred recently with interment at local cemeteries. Various residents, including Mrs. Mary McMillan and John Humphreys, are mentioned in social and church notices. An advert for Hall's Catarrh Cure proclaims a universal claim of cure with a misleading medical stance.

Idee Woodward James Henegan Select Council Wee Chatrean Langan Sevengnia Mourmie Hall Wes Wonder Walter J. Mack Mirsie Ball Wilkes-Barre Chin Letty Tram Micwates W. Bryden Ints Nafus Steowt Doe Lolaba Burke Ceerage Smith Meney Caine Deerecute James C Blaine Benjard Batten Peet Ftipnetern Weer Willan AL Rivers Willa i. Enkoap Eagle Ning Seramoan Hibernian Kevestine Hall M. Jr. Victohes Sinehilr Lyon Sipquehanna Ferntin Croom Joby Curren Jordan O Boyle Sovanien Mise Mars Meu Tolsdas FL John's Norfolk Chirke Beranton Murphy Mialoney Grace O'Malley McDontragh Common Council Scheoley Busan Dickinson Berinton Juventio Order Hieoree John Howarth Scramony Sterling Aly Alexander Coakes North Find

Passenger train schedule promises quicker Wilkes Barre access

The article notes a May timetable adding a Wilkes Barrel to Tomkinnock passenger run with a stop at Foon Pere de Weltis, promising improved service between the county and Wilkes-Barre. It mentions local impact on travel for Tunkhannock residents and county business, plus various community notices and local names.

Fiston Harhest Lee Tehleh Wilkes-Barre Dersey City Charles Gardier Justo Uf Factoryville Ervin Ft Hiddleman Almine Wilcom AL Whiteman Noxen Township Whiteman Hia Tunkhanneck Borough Thoteloedhamy Court Willis Miller Bickler Black Powl Billings & Co Warren Street John A. Sitter Tr. Miller Charles FE. Terry Wiskee-Haerin Grand Army of the Mepyullie Company i Helle Coops

Remarkable Cures Promised For Catarrh Treatment

A letter from Mise Dide Steeinah of Chicago touts a permanent catarrh cure via Selematic Course of Treatment. The note warns cold risk during therapy but claims remission of symptoms and urges readers to begin soon. It cites Peruna as previously used for stomach trouble and debility with favorable results and invites correspondence with the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Ohio.

Mise Dide Steeinah Chienge North Side Chih Chicige Hartman Columbus Perusat Peruni Steveman Dude Steveman Peruna Diie Manufacturing Co Conmin Ohto

Peruna Praised by Ex-Representative Yoder

Ex Congressman B S Yoder of Ohio writes from Columbus praising Pe-ru-Na as a wonderful remedy after a short trial. He claims it cured chronic ailments among sailors during a harsh winter and endorses it for anemic and pediatric cures, urging others to try it.

Peru Yoder Congress Ohio Hartman Wynltegton PDC Columbus Trave Onty

Last Day Bargains Push at Bank Street Mens Wear

Items from overcoats to suits are heavily discounted as store announces a final 2 percent price cut on the entire stock. Offers include overcoats worth 15 to 20 dollars, satin lined suits, hats, and accessories with prices slashed to attract rapid sales.

Wieder Valle Rooney Fraykin Penn Penn Avenue Beranton

New Appointment Receives Attention in Miobe Lle NY

Residents of Miobe Lle New York await a new appointment as Mire Prank Mhegid of New York City visits with invited friends. The event draws local interest this week amid ongoing city activities.

Miobelle

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