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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1900

Page

2

Corner Stone Set for New Flust Baptist Church in West Scranton

West Scranton notes announce the corner stone of the new First Baptist church on South Malave Avenue will be laid next week with a citywide program. The building, designed by W. T. Brown of Cincinnati, features a large dome, modern heating and lighting, extensive Sunday school facilities, and will stand as a monument of energy for generations.

Pennsylvania Harry Jones Jessie Wicks New Flist Baptist Church South Mal Avenue Audiporiury Echool Mireothy Chenewith Reidy Dee W. T. Brown Cincinnati Bscranton Street Cooper

Uniondale Couple Wed Amid Family Home ceremony

Harry Jones and Miss Jésale Wicks united in marriage at the bride's parents home in Scranton area. Rev. Reosxe of the Puritan Congregational church performed the ceremony with Mrs van Lewis as musicians and Jennie Lewis as flower girl. The couple will reside in New Milford.

Harry Jones Uniondale Jésale Wicks Hyde Park Avenue Willian Wicks Mr. Reosxe Puritan Congregational Church North Scranton Mra. van Lewis Jennie Lewis Arr Jones New Milford

Heptasophs Will Entertain At Evening Affair

Wiest Side conclave No. 211 of the Improved Order of Heptiscope will entertain friends in Iverste hall this evening. An excellent program has been arranged with impersonations ventriloquism humor and phonograph selections. George Howell and A Hartley will address attendees. H T Thomas will provide entertainment and refreshments served by the committee.

Wiest Iverste Hall Ovenine George Howell A. Hartley Cive H. T. Thomas Hefroshimonta

Phenomenal Catch by Piehler and Ord Stuns Crowd

In a dramatic moment Christian Piehler the North Bromley Venice hotel keeper teams with James Ord Wieligherman to execute a remarkable catch that electrifies spectators as they wade into the action.

Christian Piehler North Bromley Venice Hotel James Ord Wieligherman Waded

Munyuns Inhaler Promises Rapid Local Relief

Inhaler products claim medicated vapors reach sore spots through the mouth and nose, delivering relief to difficult-to-reach areas. Advertisements describe rapid absorption and targeted action, highlighting the inhaler as an alternative to stomach-taken medicines.

Fisherman Lands Big Speckled Trout At Meadow Stream

Meadow stream above Lake Scranton yields nine months of trout fishing until Mr. Fiehler lands a speckled beauty of 17.5 inches. He plans mounting the fish for display at the hotel exhibition.

Meadow Lake Scranton Fiehler Hile Hotel

Funeral services and interments listed for multiple local residents

Services were held in Holyross and Holy Croga churches for Mrs. Sarah Diskin Catherine McNulty and others. Interments followed at Cathedral and Washburn Street cemeteries. The Morriay and Morris families announced interments for their children and relatives. The Loney and Williams families planned funerals for dates next afternoon and morning respectively.

Moffat Called to Funeral. Local Notices and Events

Reverend J P Moffat leaves Washburn Street church to conduct funeral services for Charles Cussler in Weatherly Pa. Annual St Pauls Pioneers Hall event at Mears Hall with Star Orchestra tickets at 25 cents. Birthday surprise for 2 year old William Williams. Helen Baldwin joins The Dairy Farm company in Philadelphia. Howells siblings visit from Pittston. Globe Lodge Odd Fellows invited to Bayuet church services downtown. Birth announcements for Sheridan Jones McAndrew and others. Patriotic Order Bons of America plan entartainment in Red Men's hall with speakers and music. Chestnut Street Presbyterians prep for Taylor convention. Kalos Plegen dress rehearsal ends well with surprise for attendees.

J. P. Moffat Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Charles Cussler Weatherly Dr. Moffat St. Paul's Pioneers Corps Mears Hall William Willams Washburn Street Helen Baldwin Dairy Farm” Company Philadelphia Margaret Cualek South Bromley Avenue Globe Indge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Penn Avenue Bayuet Lackawanna Lodge Wyoming Thomas Sheridan Hampton Street D. Jones West Locust Street Anthony McAndrew North Main Avenue Camp 178 Patriotic Order Red Men's Hall A. J. Colborn Renseter W. Luce Walter Deckel

Community Notices and Local Events in North Scranton

North Scranton scene includes Fred Igler birthday gathering with friends, a Keystone Literary and Dramatic club social at the Auditorium with Excelsior orchestra, United Mine Workers mass meeting in Mulherin’s hall, funeral arrangements for Walter Clegg, and visits by Miss Cora Griffin and Miss Annetta Davis from Willam Street. Reverend William Holgar continues as Providence M E church pastor.

John Igler Church Avenue Fred Margaret Chappell Louise Chappell Margaret Decker Edith Lewis Mildred Williams Josephine Redding Georgiana Clark Arthur Dean Earl Lovelace Thomas Morris Montague Mortis Thomas Laboy Fred Igler Keystone Literary and Dramatic Club Excelsior Orchestra United Mine Workers of America Mulherin’s Hall Sev Walter Clegg Throop Street Cora Griffin Annetta Davis Willam Street New York William Holgar Providence Methodist Episcopal Church

Grain-O Beverage Promoted as Coffee Replacement

Try Grain-O the new grain drink that can replace coffee for adults and children without stomach distress. It has a rich dark color like Mocha or Java and is sold by grocers at a small price per pack.

Java

Local notes and visits from Owego to Clark's Burn

The item lists assignments and family news from Owego and nearby areas. Mrs Kealtor visits Clark's Burn relatives, Roger Leonard welcomes a son at West Market Street, and the Providence church Ladies Aid plans a Thursday 2 PM meeting. Mere Clark and Georgiana Clark return from Beattie to Putnam Street to visit Mrs Smith.

Owego M. Kealtor Church Avenue Clark Roger Leonard West Market Street Ladies' Aid Society Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Mere F. A. Clark Georgiana Beatt Mrs. Smith Putnam Street

Two Men Injured in Streetcar Spook Near Coleman’s Saloon

Last evening after 6 pm a horse drew up on a raised platform after being frightened by a Washburn-Drinker street car near Sport hill. One man was thrown, the other escaped. The injured man was treated at E A Stevens’ grocery and Exchange hotel before being moved to Scranton for further care.

Sport Hill Coleman E. A. Stevens Exchange Hotel Scranton

St Marys YM I Dance And Euchre Party Planned

Preparations are complete for a large social evening at Washington hall hosted by St Marys council Young Mens Institute. The organizing committee includes James Cullen Timothy Reilly William Hughes Edward Johnston James Dwyer Patrick McAndrew Thomas Filannelly A F Golden S J Healey Thomas Taylor W J Crane John Morgan John Golden and James Horan.

St. Mary's Council Young Men's Institute Washington Hall James Cullen Timothy Reilly William Hughes Edward Johnston James Dwyer Patrick McAndrew Thomas Filannelly A. F. Golden J. Healey Thomas Taylor W. J. Crane John Morgan John Golden James Horan

Green Ridge W C T U Plans Social and Meeting

Members of the Green Ridge Womans Christian Temperance union will host a social Thursday evening at Mrs. Stones 204 New York street with a prepared program and an invitation to supporters. The weekly meeting follows at 7 oclock at the same address. Jesse Toots from Green Ridge Ironworks lost an eye yesterday in a roller accident. He was struck by a piece of iron while on duty and the eye cannot be saved. Mr and Mrs William Peck of West Pittston are visiting Green Ridge friends.

Firemen’s Relief Association John R. Smith Company Chestnut Street Saint Mark's Day St. Mark's Church Rogers Israel Scranton Bishop Talbot Ron Ton Borough Hall Throop Anna Robinson New Haven Dunmore Friends Colonial Council No. 27 Daughters of America Independent Order of Odd Fellows Loyal Legion Methodist Episcopal Church St. Mark‘s A. J. van Cleft Green Ridge Womans’ Christian Temperance Union William Peck Weat Pittston Green Ridge

Minooka Adds Piano Teachers for Township Schools

Minooka introduces two music teachers Miss Anna Lovering of Greenwood will oversee No 1 district while new programs launch. A series of entertainments will aid funding. Meanwhile Mary Fasehold hosts mite from Idaho guest at South Minooka. David Lowery, son of David Lowery, falls ill after his sister Mary A Lowery’s death reported yesterday. The Minooka Comedy Club entertainment at St Joseph's hall drew social praise and the Ladies Irish Catholic Benevolent Union’s drama impressed Hyde Park participants. Funeral services for Mary A Lowery set for today at family home with high mass at St Joseph's church.

No 1 Anna Lovering Greenwood No. 1 Mite Wieble Wardner Idaho Mary Fasehold South Minooka David Lowery Stafford Street Mises Mary A. Lowery Minooka St. Joseph's Hall

Obituary notices for Belle Copporan and George Miller

The obituary notes the death of 6 year old Belle Copporan daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Concern of Monroe Avenue Dunmore. Funeral this afternoon at 2 oclock with interment in Cathedral cemetery. A second notice states a 1 year old named Prochan died yesterday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs George Miller of Victory Street. funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Belle Copporan Daugher Mia Thomas Concern Monroe Avenue Dunmore Cathedral Cemetery Diustue Prochan Mire George Miller S30 Victory Street

Berlinstyle German American choir concert in Scranton

Germania Hall hosted the eighth annual Junger Maennerchor concert drawing a crowded crowd in South Scranton. The program featured Schmidt orchestra numbers, solos by Alfred Gutheing and William Lynott, duets by Misses Maude Gschwindt and Berghauser, and pieces to be sung at the Brooklyn Saengerfest, with a lively afterglow dance and proceeds aiding the Brooklyn Saenger seat fund.

Germany Audsence Junger Muennerchor Schmidt Junger Maennerchor Maude Gsohwildt Alfred Gutheing Brooklyn Alan Gus Reppert Fred Heinz Otto Robinson Charles G. Levert Brooklyn Saenger Alfred Gutheinz Charles Scheuch Fred Schunk Abe Woeichel Joseph Zang

Corking ten round bout opens Scranton club card

A crowd of 400 to 600 attended the Spar row at Scranton Athletic club where Allen and Billy Mack weighed about 140 pounds each. Referee Connolly ruled the main event a draw after both fighters absorbed punishment. two preliminary bouts Evans vs Murray and Connors vs Costello also ended in draws.

Scranton Athletic Club Sparrow Allen Billy Mack Golden's Hall Bellevue W. PL O'Donnell Ryan Mack Connolly Sam Evans Charlie Murray John Connors Dan Costello

Scranton Conductor Rickerarraigned for assault

Ernest Ricker a Scranton Railway conductor was arraigned before Alderman Ruddy on aggravated assault and battery charges. Prosecutor Thomas H Walsh testified he was a passenger on a traction car and Ricker failed to stop at a desired street. Walsh said he was assaulted, struck with a colored object, and had a rib broken by a kick. Ricker posted bail.

Ernest Ricker Scranton Railway Company Alderman Ruddy Thomas H. Walsh Walsh Traction Company Ricker Alderman Howe Frank Silliman, Jr

Flashlight party hosted by Camp bells on Pittston Avenue

A large group of young people gathered Monday evening at Mr and Mrs Patrick Campbell 100 Pittston Avenue for games and amusements. Several flashlights of the party were taken and refreshments served. Names listed include Delia Clifford Margaret Authors Margaret Menton Anna Moore Mamie Wetter Kate Burns Annie Brown Mamie Gallagher Katie Fomin Margaret Rogan Nellie Heffron Margaret Gaughan Annie Herrity Winnie Moran Annie Burns Kate Kearn Agnes Mahon Mary Carroll Lizzie Gilbride Mary Smith Julia Kelly Ligele Downing Agnes Moran Katie Hillard Maggie Smith Mollie Quinn Maude Clifford Mary Quinn and many others plus Mr and Mrs Garvey Mr and Mrs Graeme Attorney Thomas Handley and numerous others.

Patrick Campbell Pittston Avenue Delia Clifford Margaret Authors Margaret Menton Anna Moore Margaret Murthi Mamie Wetter Kate Burns Annie Brown Mamie Gallagher Katie Fomin Margaret Rogan Nellie Heffron Margaret Gaughan Annie Herrity Winnie Moran Annie Burns Kate Kearn Agnes Mahon Mary Carrol Lizgie Gilbride Mary Smith Julia Kelly Ligele Downing Agnes Moran Katie Hillard Maggie Smith Mollie Quinn Maude Clifford Mary Quinn Garvey Greame Thomas Handle

Pea Coal Sold At 1 25 A Ton Delivered

Pea coal offered at 1 25 a ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hiyde Park. Orders to J T Parkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6682.

Pea Coal South Side Central City Hiyde Park J. T. Parkey

Carbondale Man Arrested for Two Larcenies in Priceburg

Louis Zlelinsky of Carbondale was arrested and arraigned before Alderman Millar on charges of larceny involving $20 from Peter Rubar of Priceburg and a gold ring from Sophie Kellofaky of Priceburg. Bail set at $900 and $200 respectively, with county jail in default. A further fine was imposed after an altercation with the alderman. Rubar said Zlelinsky took the money to drink beer in a Priceburg saloon before spending it in Scranton. The warrant was served on him by

Louis Zlelinsky Carbondale Millar Peter Rubar Priceburg Sophie Kellofaky Bie Gelling Rubar Zelinsky Zielinsky Scranton

Letters Credit Lydia E Pinkham Remedies for Women’s Ailments

Mrs Sida Peters of Milan Tennessee and Mrs Maggie P Stine of New Berlin Pennsylvania report relief from menstrual irregularities backache and nervous weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Owosso Michigan reader confirms three bottles improved painful menstruation and general health.

George Osman Belvidere, Warren Co N. J Maggie P. Stine New Berlin Lydia E. Pinkham H. A Cedar Street Owosso Lic

Woman Recounts Healing Journey After Lydia E Pinkham Remedies

Mrs Georgia McDaniels of Viewfields South Dakota reports seven years of confinement to her room with pain backache nervous distress and menstrual issues ending after following Lydia E Pinkham remedies. She credits four bottles Blood Purifier Liver Pills Sanative Wash and advice from Mrs Pinkham mailed from Lynn Massachusetts and urges others to seek her help.

Lydia E. Pinkham Georgia McDaniels Viewfields South Dakota

Alderman Millar Constable Involved In Ring Theft Case

A constable serving under Alderman Millar was given a hearing after being found with a ring believed to belong to Kellef sky won. He attempted to reattach the ring to its owner but was interrupted and caught in the act.

Millar Kellefsky

Voter Reminders Stir Kentucky Campaign Talk

In Kentucky, a pair discusses a dropped ballot and a church collection in a campaign context. The discourse reflects annoyance and a severe reaction as voters weigh political appeals and duties amid informal remarks captured by Washington News.

Washington News

Also Mentioned on This Page

West First Baptist Church Dufour Anderson Hamburg Globe Warehouse Munyun Puneral Sarah Diskin Holyross Church W. P. O'Donnell John Morriay Railroad Avenue Herbert F. Loney Thomas Loney Seventh Street Catherine McNulty Holy Croga Church Cathedral Aire William Morris Mary J. Willams Garfield Avenue David Jones, Yaistor First Welsh Congregational Church Dunmore Doings M. I M. I. Boctial South Scranton Jtunger Maennerchor Germania Hall Maenerchor Boys Sida Peters Milan Tenn Mrs. Pinkham Mrs. McDaniels Nkham Dicine
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