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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1899

Page

7

Death of James Herbert at Maple Avenue Home

James Herbert died at his daughter Mrs. A. Histed’s Maple avenue residence yesterday at noon after strokes in the past four years. Born in Decon county Wales in 1883 he came to America as an infant and at 11 was shot in a mine with his father saving him. He worked for Delaware and Hudson at No. 3 plane and later faced enforced idleness. Survived by wife and daughter and two sons Joseph and Thomas, all residents of this city. Funeral at their residence at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon. Wilkes-Barre papers asked to copy.

James Herbert A. Histed Maple Avenue Decon County Wales Delaware and Hudson Company Joseph Thomas Wilkes-Barre

Common council passes bond for fire alarm system

The common council approves a bond ordinance providing 550 dollars for a fire alarm system, defeats the old ordinance combining fire plate and sewer improvements, and adjourns to Thursday night to consider amendments. J J Nealon spearheaded the new measure with unanimous support. Council members deem the fire allowance too small.

Common Council J. J. Nealon

Arrest and Committal After Assault Case at Simpson Lundiay

Constable Neary arrested John Chester Peck after a yearlong wait at Simpson Lundiay. Peck assaulted John Welk, causing permanent injuries and two weeks hospital confinement. Welk not expected to recover. Bail set at $1.00. Alderman Jones committed Peck to county jail. Andrew Opusniak held after complaint by Michael J. Cossere alleging a home break-in.

Neary John Chester Peck Simpson Lundiay Peck John Welk Mr. Welk Figld Daniel Lynch Michael Harte Lim Alderman Jones Andrew Opusniak

Local Notes on Moves and Meetings in Moseying Area

New pastor Nev A F Chaffee plans to move his household tomorrow. Mrs John Mace and son Howard return from Connecticut yesterday. Aliza Maggie Quinn of Cadosia visits friends on the South Line. J F Warner presiding elder rents first flat on Salem avenue. Frank Clark wins Orkney Hoefler bicycle at the opera house. Florence Mission circle meets Friday at Presbyterian lecture room Carbondale Methodists pledge 45 dollars to Sayre church relief. Ida Snyiter resigns from Crane’s store. William Lrokenshire, shot at Mayfield power house, is recovering. Jeremiah Chine elected steward of the poor farm. Vote listed Moorese, Counell, Cook.

A. F. Chaffee Methodist Episcopal Church John Mace Howard Connecticut Aliza Maggie Quinn Cadosia New J. F. Warner Monesdale Salem Avenue Frank Clark Canaan Street Opera House Florence Mission Circle Presbyterian Church Carbondale Methodists Church of Sayre Ida Snyiter Crane William Lrokenshire Mayfield Jeremiah Chine Moesere Counell Cook

Local Officials and Promotions Highlight Fragmented Notice

Robbins for Mr Clone and Moon for Mr Devon noted in a terse civic missive. Isaac Baker remains confined at Belmont street residence under Hines care. Hon J J Van Bergen ex county treasurer in critical condition. Joseph Krantz, eldest son of the late Peter Krantz, named manager of Pennsylvania Central Brewing Company's interests in this city.

Mon arch Literary Society Event At Weber's Tank

An evening program by the Mon arch Literary and Debating society at Weber's tank features a grand entertainment. Lackawanna lodge No 115 members are urged to attend for important business. Local social notes mention visits, travels, and church activities including Rev. Gendal's sermon and choir leadership. Chamberlain's Cough remedy praised by WM Terry, with Matthews Bros. as distributors.

Monarch Literary and Debating Society Weber's Tank Lackawanna Lodge Carmel and Casimer St. Joseph's Convent Thomas Price Parsons Ewan Jones Tait Duryen Jquesta Yexteyday Gertrude Bimmons Old Forge William Stone Philadelphia Daniel R. Thomas Wales Francis Gendal Methodist Episcopal Chiral Boerh Gendall Terry Gays Chamberlain Elkton Chamberlain’s Matthews Tros Ile

Mayfield Hotel Destroyed By Night Time Fire

A late Sunday blaze consumed the well known Mayfield hotel run by Mrs. Mary Edmunds near the Glenwood breaker. Firefighters could not save the structure though they checked adjacent buildings. Insurance coverage is incomplete and suspicions focus on an undetermined cause with the proprietor away.

Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy offered free trials

Readers may obtain a free trial bottle and pamphlet by sending full name and post office address to the Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rondout New York and mentioning The Tribune. The ad claims 91 percent benefit prompting purchases of larger bottles from druggists. It describes kidney and bladder symptoms and urges a urine test to gauge danger.

David Kennedy the Tribune DR. David Kennedy Corporation Rondout

North Main Street resident faces damage case

A report notes James Henry and Oliver Morgan, well known residents of North Main Street, involved in property damage. A child of Mr and Mrs William Rowe of Third Street is seriously ill.

James Henry Oliver Morgan North Main Street William Rowe Third Street

Fire repairs improve Gray Block. new business shifts noted

Repairs on the Gray block after a March fire leave the building in better condition. T. B. Grenville moves drugs from the Remington building to his old stand. M. Leonard exits the confectionery space, D. I. Gray to take over. Community news notes a Lake Green picnic address by Professor John J. Harrin, Bucknell president.

T. B. Grenville Remington M. J. Leonard D. I. Gray 8. R. Brungess Grange John J. Harrin Cgraingers Lake Grea Harria Bucknell University Wos Keystone Academy Factoryville Wyoming County A. HM. Squier Harrisburg J. Wood Pratt Democratic State Committee Archie Betts Stevens’ Paper Company Binghamton Tunkhannock Kiev C. Hodge New York City Samuel J. Michael Meshoppen Little Avery Truseell Michael Vicn F. M. Vaughn Tunkhan Scranton M. Vyaughn A. M. Basiman Henry Tunnel HM. S. Boarding Dumness Frear Albert Bunnell G. 5 Wilson Jervis Matthewson Jessie Wrigley Millar Tunkhannock Electric Licht, Heat and Power Company Bonda

Catarrh Cure Promises Full Recovery

The paper touts Hulls Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh and constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces destroys the disease foundation and builds constitution, with a $100 reward for any uncured case. Address F J Chaney Co Toledo and mentions Hall’s Family Pills.

Hull Hall F. J. Chaney & CO Toledo

Banquet for local orders to be held at O Malleys hall

The senior and junior orders, Sons of St. George, and the Daughters of St. George will hold a banquet in O Malleys hall this evening. Jerome Druffner of Williamsport visited his brother C T H Druffner on Sunday. John La Rue resigned as Silk Mill engineer to take a higher paying job at Hackettstown and will move his family there this week. T F O Brien of Jermyn spent Sunday with town friends. Nellie Kitterick, eight, suffered a deep head cut while swinging from a limb. Dr Pier closed the wound with stitches. Cassie Zeligier, who died in Scranton Saturday, had been a Dupont resident and was sister to Mrs David James.

St. George Nellie Thomas Kitterick Pier Misa Cassie Zelgier Scranton Dupont Sleter Mra David James

Lincoln Hill Interment and town orders

Interment will be made this afternoon in Hamtown cemetery. Reverend Crane condemned late hour truancy. Police Chief Conaboy starts removing disruptive youths around business districts. Moosic Poplars plan Unlre entertainment at Sarisbury Opera House with notable talent and a strong programme. Postmaster and Mrs Deeble depart for a month tour to the Pacific coast.

Lincoln Sorbor Plains Andrew Clark If. T. Walsh Morris Brothers Scranton Unelr Sarsfield Opera House Clara Schlager Lizzie Hines Mary Gilroy Mary Burns Nose Aragons Anthony Ryder Thomas McAndrew Caleb Bwone William Rosser William Golden Messis McAndrew Nally Kearney Honan James McNulty Ble Professor Crosein Richard Lynott Mra Solomon Deeble Pacific Coast

Boy badly hurt at Ferris street mine accident

Frank McGovern, 15, son of Mrs. Mary McGovern of Ferris street, was crushed in No 2 mines while coupling cars. He was carried on a stretcher across the Delaware and Hudson bridge and taken home by ambulance. A Primitive Methodist bazaar and entertainment occurred at Lloyd's hall with solos recitations and phono selections. An evening concert by the Smith company and an old country tea tomorrow were announced.

Frank McGovern Mary McGovern Ferris Street No. 2 Delaware and Hudson Railroad Primitive Methodjet Church Lloyd's Hall Mary Brown T. W. Watkins Joseph Tush Providence Friends

Peckville church Easter music thrills crowd

The Baptist church choir repeated its Easter concert last Sunday to a crowded house. Dr Parry's Aberystwyth pleased the congregation and Mr W W Watking received praise for leadership. A meeting of Lieutenant James G Srevena Post 304 is planned for Memorial Day arrangements. Local notices describe a brief floor collapse at the Baptist church and a calming pastor J A Thomas and others reassured worshippers.

The Baptist Church W. W. Watking Parry Aberystwyth James G. Srevena Peck Scranton T. J. Vaughn Herrick Centre Joseph Vapushn Wilson Fire Company the Baptist Church Nev J. 8 Thomas

Manufacturers' Clearance Sale of Tailor-Made Garments

A big clearance sale offers tailor-made suits coats and skirts from New York manufacturers. With 39 years of merchandising history the store promises unmatched value and low prices as fall garments are prepared and sold off. New buyer B A Foote selects the season's cream, guaranteeing top values while stock lasts.

New York B. A. Foote America

Bargain Garment Sale Offers 1 Third Off

A clothing advert promotes medium priced and fine garments with prices one third below competitors. Highlights include ladies covert etc and a circular-skirted outfit, velvet collars, and all wool Venetian jackets with silk linings priced around 6.50 to 7.50.

Church floor collapse saves crowd during Easter services

Exits opened as Easter services crowded the building. A large cross-timber broke above the basement furnace, causing the floor to drop about three feet and rest on the furnace. Without the furnace, the floor might have fallen ten feet, risking many injuries or deaths.

Fire Sweeps Main Street. Homes and Jewelry Store Gone

At 4 o clock yesterday morning a blaze on Main street completely destroyed the store and dwelling of George Corzens and damaged Mrs. D Owens large dwelling and the adjacent jeweler shop. Eagle Hose and Throop and Olympia fire brigades fought the two hour blaze to control it. Frank Bailey, longtime cripple, will have his leg amputated at 1 o clock today at his home, operation to be performed by Dr. Newbury.

Main Street Wateh George Corzens D. Owens Newbury

Bridge rebuilt by W. & Palmer in Glenburn area

The Turnpike company replaced the old stream bridge near poster ties with a steel and stone design from W. & Palmer. Edith Smith has returned from Chicago to open the winter. Oscar Wolfe and the Misses Wolfe of Scranton visited relatives. A King's Daughters anniversary social is set for Miss Edith Smith's home Friday night. William Hitches bought a new horse.

Turnpike Company W. & Palmer Edith Smith Chicago Oscar Wolfe

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