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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1897

Page

9

Welsh Baptist Sermon Warns Against Valley of Achor

Rev. Vyrnwy Morgan of Swansea filled the Welsh Baptist pulpit as pastor vacancy rose after Rev. W. B. Jones resigned. He preached on Joshua 7 26 focusing on the dangers of ambition and sin, using Achan and subsequent figures to illustrate spiritual peril and the need for faithfulness. He warned against drunkenness as a national weakness and urged reliance on Jesus for salvation.

Vyrnwy Morgan Swansea Wales W. B. Jones My. Morgan Achor

Postponed Easter Service At Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church

Easter service postponed with repairs and preparations in the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church auditorium. The morning Welsh sermon by Pastor Hugh Davies featured choir by Mrs. George Howells and Mrs. Miles, with solos and duets by local singers. An English sermon followed in the evening with choir selections and a male quartet performing.

Calvinistic Methodist Church Hugh Davies George Howelle Mean Miles Chor Soapinnon Mies Margedret Woltern Mira Jemnie Jones Mise Reheem Thormanaltes Miss Salina Pulitloe Ciwladys Jones Esther Phillipe Tenom Elias Willams Joh Evans Kaveos Ivan Miles David Amith Evan Miles David Davie Willam Phillipe William Reese Christ Is Rien

Last Rites For H Vaughan Jones In Welsh Congregational Church

H Vaughan Jones was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at Wasburn street cemetery. About 200 friends gathered at Tworite hall then processioned to the First Welsh Congregational church where Rev. David Jones delivered a touching sermon. He had lived in Scranton for two years and was known in the coal valleys as Scribner and Son’s representative. Pallbearers included John H H Phillipe Benjamin Williams W T Leowls E D Jones William B P Morgan and others from the Robert Morris lodge True Ivorites.

H. Vaughan Jones Wasthburn Street Tworite Hall First Welsh Congregational Church David Jones Scranton Coat Valleys Scribner and Son's Poentlemen John HH. Phillipe Benjamin Williams W. T. Leowls E. D. Jones William BP Morgan, Ke, Rohuthan Robert Morris Lodge True Ivorites

Soldier’s court arraigns George Smith after pledge

George Smith of Soldier's court was arrested Friday night and released Saturday after agreeing to show the pledge. A Jackson Street cab ride early Saturday saw one horse collapse. driver and passenger were arrested for fast driving and mistreatment of the horses. Dr,

George Smith Soldier’s Court Jackson Street

West Side Hospital Board Meets for Routine Affairs

The West Side hospital board met Saturday evening to transact routine business as the hospital grows busier week by week. Miss Smith the matron has returned from a short vacation. Miss Connors the substitute has returned to Wilkes-Barre.

West Side Hospital Hospital Miss Smith Connors Wilkes-Barre

Dog Bite Incident Injures Local Child

A two year old boy, son of Edward Jones of 1696 Washburn Street, was badly bitten yesterday afternoon by a dog. The dog bit through the upper lip, and Dr J J Roberts was called to attend the sulferer.

Edward Jones Washburn Street J. J. Roberts

Villain Victor Albert Arrested in Ninth Street Case

Patrolman Jones took Victor Albert into custody last night for illegal fishing and a revolver found at the home of Frank Magabre on Ninth Street. The arrest follows an incident reported by local authorities.

Victor Albert Patrolionnnoi Jones Ninth Street

Local notices drift through Kingston area updates

Bradford county Mrs Howells sues at Hon John Wildlaime home. Vandalism reported with broken window at T M Millet. a hemiriful fed appears. John Ey fus window broken. youths seen nearby. John Smith reentered as martel machinist of D L and W gang. Rev John Griftitha visited Kingston Wilkes-Barre. Miss Ligzlo Thomas and uncle John M Thomas travel to New York. plans to reside in Wales. Funeral for Mornd Mrs Cleveland at Forest Hill cemetery. Rt Rev N S Bullene confirms at St David's with Rev Mills assisting. Floral tributes noted. local businesses advertise flowers and services.

John Smith Luzerne Street John Griftitha Lafayette Street Kingston Wilkes-Marre Robert Evans North Sumner Avenue Roberta Mylouth Ligzlo Thomas Lil Merganne John M. Thomas New York City Thomas Liewlisa Thomas Wales J. H. Hutchinson Painted Fest N.Y George W. Hutchinson Lafasette Street AL Godshall G. W. Jenkins Mme Mr. Godshall Bulleen Central Pennsylvania St. David's Episcopal Church Pictor Mo Opl. Mills Mies Lucy Politz Hawley la Vielte West Side Chalice Palmer & McDonald'’s Oo Spruve

Local notices from Bristol area report arrests and social events

Milly Baturnlay deputy Boellman reports Nelle O Donnell tampering with Bristol Howse Windows and faces Alderman Roberty after a brief hearing. O Donnell fined ten dollars but later discharged, while a warrant targets Marx. Marginal items note Miss Margaret Stephenson ill from blood poisoning, Dr James Jacobs visiting, a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Elijah Younes, and Company H Thirteenth Regiment attending church.

Milly Boellman Nelle OcDonnell Bristol Howse Roberty O'Donnell Idler Marx Datrick Barrett Mire Molane Martin Gannen Margaret Stephenson Throop Street

Mrs Carrie Burdick Attends Event in Mascow Tyla Evening

Miss Carrie Burdick of Larch Street spent Sunday at Mascow Tyla. Reverend Charles Prowner will deliver and lecture on the subject The Lite Foxes that Spell the Vine at the Primitive Methodist church on.

Carrie Burdick Larch Street Mascow Tyla Charles Prowner Will Diver Jeeture

Local Notes and Social From East Market Street

East Market street reports a small admin sion of ten cente charge. families arrive back from visits to Fleet Ville and New Jersey attendances at funeral services. Mr Oliver recovers from illness and is improving. Rev L F Tower preached at Ashbury Methodist and Trev Chaffee led Bim Park church services in the pastor's absence.

East Market Street Mire Capouce Avenue Fleet Ville Mra. Mance Mabel Penn Avenue Mra Mance New Jersey Frans Oliver Alsetric Avenue L. F. Tower Ashbury

Fire damages house on Btone avenue early Saturday

Fire at 2.55 Saturday morning left the house of Imnats Prone on Btone avenue badly damaged with unknown cause. Funeral service for Mra Bien Quinn Saturday morning drew attendees from Maple Street to St. John's church before burial at Dunmore Cathella cemetery. Pallbearers listed include M. Roop, W. Foley, Patrick Kennedy, John Feeney, John Manly and T. Melmyre.

Imnats Btone Avenue Mra Bien Quinn Sathday Maple Street St. John's Church Dunmore Cathella M. Roop W. Foley Pattick Kennedy John Feeney John

Minooka Council Meeting Attendees Observed at Pittston

MINOOKA T P King M J McCrea and N A McDonough attended the meeting of representatives of the different councils of the Young Men's Institute of both counties at Pittston Wednesday afternoon. Hilleh Flannery is dangerously ill and his death is momentarily expected. Mrs James Kagan of Davie Street had been visiting in Philadelphia the last week and returned home Saturday. Patrick Carey of the Creek Raleigh of the United States Navy How sta Honed at New York spent Sunday as the guest of his father John Carey. John Fish visited Pittston friends Syreerday. John Jennings spent Sunday in Wyoming.

T. P. King M. J. McCrea N. A. McDonough Pittehon James Kagan Davie Street Philadelphia Patrick Carey Craiger Raleigh United States Navy Sta New York John Carey John Fisn Pittston Friends

Obituary notices from Wheelook and Hawley areas

Mrs George Hotn died Saturday night at Wheelook after a prolonged stomach illness. She leaves husband George J Horn and two children Chari and Helen, with kin including Mrs W T Stevens of Elmira NY. Funeral from 210 Feeding Street church. interment at local Catholic cemetery. Other obituaries include Anthony Curran of Hawley aged 70, survived by wife and two children. service in Hawley Catholic church. John Doran, 64, of Wilkes-Barre, died Saturday. funeral tomorrow at residence with burial in Winchester Street cemetery. Also remembered is Mrs Catherine Grady and infant deaths, with services at St Paula’s, and Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

George Wheelook Mulberry Street Horn Mir Advi Ellinger Houser Monyoe Gounly Bie Yootge Chari Dickinson Law School Helen Airs W. TL Stevens Elmira Kim Park Church Neahbor Anthony Curran Hawley Sint Tre Mire Phaniel Cavanaugh Theo Qunahters Mie Chane Loula Kewale Sitley Pulme Keele Wyoming Valley Churchate & Oelock Pridget Grady Contato John Grady St. Paula Church Oheenidee Dpunmote Catholic Mureuerite Frank Moylan Kiehth Street Roe Totter Tonmorrow Oefternoon Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Carelessness Causes Suffering From Piles Says Ad

An old advertisement warns that neglect of piles leads to severe bleeding and death. It promotes Pyramid Pile Cure from Pyramid Co in Albion Michigan and urges readers to buy or request a free booklet on causes and cures.

Jewenewe Drugeista Pyramid Cy Albion Mieh S.A Peal Medicine CO Cleveland O.lps

May term jurors listed by commissioners and sheriff

Jurors for the May 24 1807 term were named by the jury commissioners and Sheriff Clem Otis. Grand jurors from Scranton and surrounding towns include Andrew Stupkins and Peter Davidson along with many others, while June 2 1897 petit jurors feature a long roster across Carbondale Jefferson and Scranton with numerous workers and tradesmen.

Sherif Prand Peut Clem Otis Andrew Stupkins Farmer Ransom Albert Schults Clothier Olyphant Win Prankiin Teter Abngion James Calvert Kings Old Potge Himnie Warrenmaker Scranton William W. Vey Abeaman John B. Tones Menchurit Bobewie John Bimypron Gentlemoan Carbondato Peter Davidson Grewnfield Eugeth Martett Wroakema Botunton Timothy Butler Millham Damel A Evite Foremin Frederick Newton Firmer Scott James Twies Pricelurg Wid. Wall Beott Bt. Dots Waverly Dahlel Dames Miner John Garvey Albert C. Finch Damare Curtin Smith Newton William Jarvis Boranton John van Sickly Jefferson Henry Kinelan Carbondite Frederick Werner Petit Juhors Jonceb Henry Indorer Carbondale J. A. Chirk Beranton Megargel William K Edwards Springfield Vorner Berranton John J. Davies Lucanton John I Durkin Georgy Kanvom Covington George Schall Greenfield Johne McAndrew Hierin Madison Dunlap Routh Abington Dubn Catlothler Mickely Charles del Isg Completor Berminton Hienry Huint2 Puinton James Dethaw Peter Hopkins Schultaville John J. Abergan Bormnton Ralph Winters Dunmors

Grand Military Parade Dedication At New York Trip Note

The Pennsylvan ia Railroad schedules excursion fares to New York for the April 27 dedication of a great monument. From Pittsburgh and Erie excluded, from all line points on April 26, and from Altoona Williamburg and nearby lines within 150 miles of New York on April 6, with return by May 4. Special rates apply for uniformed military groups. twenty five or more on one ticket. The parade will be the largest postwar military demonstration with thousands of veterans, U S regulars and state militia.

Grant Pennsylvania Railroad Company New York Pittsburg Erie Altoona Williampott Philadelphia United States

Fink Sent To County Jail On Desertion and Fraud

William Fink, a printer in the city, was committed to the county jail by Alderman Howe on Saturday to await trial for deserting his wife Miss Lovinda McCarthy of the West Side and for defrauding Mrs. John Travis of Mulberry Street of 15 dollars. He married McCarthy on December 21 last, left the city on Christmas Day, deserted his bride in Bethlehem, and later proposed divorce which she refused.

William Fink Howe Miles Lovinda McCarthy Weat John Travis Mulberry Street Fink Mise McCarthy Iast

Dr. Renew Liver Pills Advertised as Cinnamon Drop Coated

An advertisement touts Dr. Renew Liver Pills coated like a cinnamon drop and easy to take with one pill per dose. A vial contains 40 pills priced at 10 contai. The copy claims wide popularity and competitive appeal but contains misspellings and unclear attribution to Matthews Brow.

Dr. Renew Matthews Brow

Northeastern Pennsylvania Club Offers Uniform Prize

The amateur base ball club offers 10 uniforms to the team with the most votes before June 26 as a sporting page notice explains. Cited as a chance for local boys to join the base ball procession in proper style.

Pennsylvania

Large Winch Blown Down At Pittston Works

During a wind storm last evening a large winch at the Terra Cotte works on Main street Pittston blew down and dragged telegraph and telephone wires to the ground with it.

Main Street Pittston

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