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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1899

Page

6

Dunmore Borough Whirl: Hadden and Glencross Wed

Alexander Hadden of Depue Street and Agnes Glencross of Crowe Street quietly married in Binghamton New York yesterday. The couple, after a three year Klondike stay, plan a southern honeymoon then a return to the Klondike claim. Nearby residents and relatives joined the celebrations as they begin a brief wedding tour through the South and Laurel Park picnic plans form later.

Alexander Hadden Depue Street Agnes Glencross Mr. Hadden Kiond're William Jones

Dunmory Council Leads Joint Excursion Contests at Lake Ariel

Dunmory council No. 122 of the Junior Order United American Mechanics, with about four hundred members many athletes, will play a leading role in today’s Lake Ariel joint excursion. The tug of war attracts growing attention as Danmsore and Wilkes councils clash, amid rivalry in snare of base ball. Trains leave Erie and Wyoming Valley depots at six and two forty five p.m.

Dunmory Counell American Mechanics Lake Ariel Couneil Dunsmore Wilkes Marre Base Hall Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad At & Oelock

Methodist Women Host Successful Parlor Stop

The Ladies of the Methodist Episcopal church led by Your W conduct a successful parlor stop raising nine percent of a neat sum to help cover current church expenses. St. Mary’s council and Young Men's In- are referenced in the fragment as part of related activity.

The Methodist Episcopal Church St. Mary's

Local Patent Medicines Advertised by George W. Jenkins

An old advertisement lists Paine’s Celery Compound and Pinkham’s Compound along with Pierce’s Golden Medical Dis. Mellon's Food priced 38c and 55c, and signs off by George W. Jenkins for S Main Avenue.

Paine Pinkham’s Pierce's Golden Medical Mellon's Food

Lawn social at Baptist church this evening

Mr Pritchard's class will conduct a Lawn social on the church lawn this evening. Various residents head to visits and outings with friends across Honesdale, Green Ridge, Harvey's Lake, Ocean Grove, and Connecticut.

Pritchard The Baptist Church Frank Momm Canouse Avenue Honesdale Lillian Safford Carter Street Wyoming Camp Ground

Obituary for Mrs M A Groily of Chestnut Street Dinmore

Mrs M A Groily wife of exportmas ter Michel Grady of Chestnut street Dinmore died yesterday after a short illness at about P40 oclock. She aged WM sears. Survived by O Nteband and three children. Notice of funeral to be published tomorrow.

Mre M. A. Groily Michel Grady Chestnut Street Dinmore WM Sears Haven Hines Devensie O Nteband

First delivery for the season ready for inspection

Our first delivery for the season is now to hand and ready for inspection. A

Wash Skirts and Waists Offer Fine Goods Clearance

A local store promotes a neat assortment of wash skirts and wash waists as month end stock clearance. The items boast unquestionable quality and appeal to shoppers seeking value in fine goods before the month closes.

West Scranton event highlights annual Ivorites gathering

Last night in Cooperative Hall West Scranton hosted a grand Ivorites reception under five lodges including Dew Sant and Temple of Love. Grand officers Richard Williams and J B Evans spoke of unity and growth as members enjoyed music and Welsh song followed by refreshments and a singing address by Professor Protheroe.

Grand Lodge of Ivorites Co-operative Hall North Mall Avenue Thomas Jefferson Wige North Scranton Ciriachawn Lodge Temple of Lovelodge Taylor Robert Morris Dewi Sant Lidges Benjamin Hughes St. Clair Carbondale Dew Sant Hughes Grand Lodge Grand Hideo Irving Jonathan Edwards Washington R. Lewis Heese Davies Reese Morgan Wilkes-Barre Richard H. Willams J. 2. Evans Roger Evan Koch Dew Sant Glee Jones Roberts Professor Protheroe Protheroe Wales Dew Sant Lodge R.E. Jones W.W

Tomatoes Thieves Caught In Willam Williams Case

Thomas Ferguson of Rnvencourt Willam Williams of Tenth street and Edward Fool were arrested for stealing tomatoes from O M Kerstetter on South Main Avenue. Kerstetter watched the patch and alerted Constable John Lance who took them to Alder man Moses for a hearing. Williams denied presence. others pleaded guilty. Williams held on $200 bond. Ferguson and Fool paid fines.

Thomas Ferguson Rnvencourt Willam Williams Tenth Street Edward Fool O. M. Kerstetter Kerstetter South Mainveenue Dodgeiing Moses John Lance Wiliams Ball Ferguson Ford

Karakas and Spott Wed in German Catholic Church

Miss Kathryn Karakas and Stephen Spott united in marriage yesterday at 4 PM in the German Catholic church on South Main Avenue. Rev Father Fricker performed the nuntial knot. The couple’s reception followed at the bride’s North Main Avenue home as they begin housekeeping in a newly furnished residence.

Kathryn Karakas Stephen Spott South Main Avenue Father Fricker North Main Avenue Spote

Fire at 15 Hampton Street Destroys Room in Mullaney Residence

Last evening around eight an alarm from box 45 reported a fire at a single dwelling owned by Peter Mullaney at 15 Hampton Street. Guests were present when Mrs. Mullaney left a lamp lit near curtains in a top floor reception room. a breeze shifted the window and caused curtains to ignite, sending the room into flames. Magis, Columbius and Franklins responded but their efforts were hindered by the blaze.

Eighth Hampton Streets Peter Mullaney Hampton Street Mullaney Mr. Benton Jormey City Magis Columbius Franklins

Grale TM Drink Promoted as Health Builder for Children

An advertisement touts Grale TM as a delicious nutritious drink to replace coffee for Huns of coffee a misprint aims at health benefits. It claims to aid digestion strengthen nerves and improve digestion and appetite in children and adults, promoting it as a wholesome alternative.

Damaged Fire Scene Yields Evening of Merriment

Firefighters extinguished a blaze by bucket brigade and the woodwork was badly scorched. After the executement party resumed with dancing and diversions, refreshments were served at a late hour.

Watch Stolen From Clerk After Meeting Stranger

George Breese, a clerk for hardware dealer John Johns, was relieved of his silver watch in an evening chat with a stranger. Breese followed the man to Washburn Street field near Hyde Park shaft, then separated. Half an hour later Breese found his watch missing and offered to identify the stranger if they met again.

George Breese John Johns Breese Washburn Street Hyde Pars

Community events and notices in regional column

The weekly notices list meetings of the Patriotic Order of Americans at Mrs Randolph Jones home on Jackson street Tuesday. Electric City Wheelmen plan a 7 o clock Sunday ride to Salem campground. A grand rally of American Voters at Plymouth church Monday night with Welsh harmonies. Miss Jennie Woodmigh hosted a phonograph party on Lafayette street. Funeral for Mrs Saunders is at 2 o clock Wednesday at her mother Mrs P. D. Williams home with interment at Washburn street cemetery.

Lake Kiser State Committee of the Patriotic Order of Americans Randolph Jones Jackson Street Electric City Wheelmen Salem Plymouth Jennie

Local Miners Suffer Injuries at Two Dams

Benjamin Morgans of Snyder Avenue at the Oxford mine lost the index finger of his right hand during work and was treated at West Side hospital. William E House of North Bromley Avenue sustained a painful right foot injury from a falling plank and was treated at West Side hospital. Michael Moran of Luzern Street was struck by falling rock at the Dodge mine, suffering a head wound, broken shoulder, and a chest injury, and was taken to Moses Taylor hospital.

Benjamin Morgans Snyder Avenue Oxford West Side Hospital Willam FE House North Bromley Avenue Michael Moran Luzern Street Dodge Mine Moses Taylor Hospital

Missionary Society Meeting At Jackson Street Hopilet Church

Miss Mary A. Davis led the regular monthly gathering of the Woon's Missionary Society at the Jackson Street Hopilet Church basement last evening. The program featured papers by David H. Williams on Our Baptist Inheritance and George Nichole on Christian Missions in India. Miss Margaret Thomas presented New Africa and Its People, and Miss Bedelia Evans led a discussion on In Many Tongues.

Mary A. Davis Woon's Missionary Society Jackson Street Hopilet David H. Williame George Nichole India Margaret Thomas Africa Bedelia Evans

Local residents on vacation visits and guest stays

A collection of notices lists residents and visitors across multiple towns. David Johnson visits Moscow. Moses James enjoys Lake Idlewild. Benton hosts Peter Mallaney in Jersey City. Abbie Denman returns from Rochester. Seymour Jones vacationing at Lake Winola. Katharine and Loretta Metoff visiting from Wilkes Barre. William Lewis in Wayne county and Atlantic City trips. patrolman Hart begins vacation. Ed Morse returns from a visit with Nicholean. Prancee Foy visiting MauchChunk. Burnett sisters head to rot Pond. Rezele Daniels visiting Pittston. Keviha Drew guest of Mae Davis. Hattie Bevin guest of Mable Spencer. John Renebler in Factoryville. James Evans vacationing at Lake Idlewild. H D Moree on business in Easton. James Davis in Warne county. Wilshania visiting relatives in Warren county. Harry Jenkins in Lake Arie.

David Johnson South Main Avenue Moscow Moses James Lake Idlewilk Benton Jersey City Peter Mallaney Hampton Street Abbie Denman South Hyde Park Avenue Rochester Seymour Jones Jackson Street Lake Winol Miss Dougher Emmet Street Katherine and Loretta Metoff Wilkes- Barre William Lewis Rynon Street Wayne County Patrolman Hart ED. Morse al Nicholeon Prancee Foy Mauchhunk Annie and Marie Burnett Lincoln Avenue Rot Pond Resele Daniels South Maly Avenue Pittston Harry Jenkins Atlantic City Keviha Drew Plymouth Mae Davis South Maln Avenue Hattie EK. Bevin West Pitteton Mable Spencer Joh Renebler Lincoin Lake Idlewild H. D. Moree Easton James Davis Fynonetree Lake Winola

Pen Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park

Coal delivery notice lists price at 1.25 and service area including South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders directed to CPB Sharkey at 114 Cedar Ave with phone 68 percent.

South Side Central City Central Hyde Park CPB Sharkey Cedar Ave

South Scranton Residents Attend Funeral and Local Happenings

South Scranton Alderman Ruddy and slater Mike Mame tuddy went to Wilkes-Barre for a relative's funeral. Caminin Councilan W. J. Smith and Mall ta ker Marry Bird ane fished at Goulda bore. Joseph Mikuse and sons Toni and Joe returned from Lake Ariel.

Ruddy Slater Mike Mame Tuddy Wilkes-Barre W. J. Smith Nineteenth Ward Bird Gouldabore Joseph Mikuse and Sons Toni and Joe Cedar Avenue Lake Ariel

North Scranton Notes Assault Case Reprimand Given

In North Scranton a trial before Alderman Fidler involved John Criffithe charging Patrick Murrough with assault and battery. Both men are Knights of Liberty. Griffiths suffered a black eye and a spilled beer after an evening quarrel at Regat's. The arrest ended with discharge after evidence, both parties receiving reprimands.

Alderman Fidler John Criffithe Patrick Murrough Knights of Libor Griffiths Regat Murtaugh

Funeral Rites For John W. Mullen Held At Holy Rosary

The funeral from Thompson Street home drew many friends to Holy Rosary church for a high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev. J. V. Moylan. Pallbearers included John Ryan Thomas Edward McGuire Richard Kelly Michael Tigue and John Kennedy. Members of the Moulders' union attended in a body. The service followed viewing by family and friends and burial at cathedral cemetery.

John W. Mullen Thompson Street Holy Rousary Church J. V. Moylan John Ryan Joh Thomas Edward McGuire Richard Kelly Michael Tigue John Kennnedy Rank Golden Wiliam Casey

Foot Operation on Carding Boy and Local Obits

Yesterday morning Dre Sullivan Donne and Connell performed the operation on the foot of Anthony Carding, removing the torn portion after a laceration while jumping on the trains at Marvine switch. The funeral of Charles Rumbles’s six year old son from Wee Market Street is set for this afternoon. The child died last Wednesday night after an illness of more than one day, meningitis diagnosed early that morning. At half past the morning the funeral of Mrs. Katherine Casey of Pawnee Street will be held. She died Tuesday afternoon at the Mone Taylor hospital after a long illness. Last night many attended the dance held in the Aater jumbe the Keystone Dramatic civic. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs M J Waleh yesterday morning. Mrs Kate Brennan of New York visited at Thomas Leaty’s on Cusick Avenue yesterday. David Hughes of Wayne Avenue has recovered after a brief illness. Grace Donny of Duryeu is involved with Mrs William Anderton on Wayne Avenue. Mirson Nellie and Agnes Kearney of Shamokin are visiting Mr and Mrs P Y Mahon of William Street. Mrs Rachel Williams, widow of Public School No. 24, had five boys arrested for tearing shingles.

Dre Sullivan Donne and Connell Anthony Cardig Thomas Carding Marvine Charles Jett Rumbles Wee Market Street Mra Katherine Pawnee Street Te Mone Taylor Hospital M. J Waleh Kate Brennan New York Thomas Ieaty Cusick Avenue Yeatenday David Hughes Wayne Avenue Mien Grace Donny Duryeu William Anderton Wayne Aventue Mirson Nellie Agnes Kearney Rham

Town notes and corrections in Green Ridge items

Ambiguous local report corrects prior misstatements about town events. It notes a funeral attendance claim was false and clarifies that Dr Surreth has not left town.

Surreth Wes Green Ridge

Foods We Eat and Their Proper Proportions

The article lists foods and their roles in nutrition, noting milk and cereals as base components and detailing how meat, vegetables, fruits, and fats contribute to health. It warns against mixing certain foods, claims beef and mutton are strong muscle formers, and critiques sugar and alcohol as less essential or harmful in excess.

Ats Milo Lerwine Coron

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Dunmore Borough Binghamton Depye Street Crowe Street Binghamston N. Y Mise Glencreme Klondike Madden Alex. Glenevoes William Coultey Beat Had- Wen William Coulter Hadisen Eestare Laurel Airpark Andrew Jensk Elmira No Y Mary Gilday East Drinker S Treet Jacob Smith Elmburat John Pinwell Center Street Richard Newell John McAllister East Drinker Street Bpart McAllister Winters Cornellhoay Willan S. Jones Apple Street John Littejohn James Thompeon Mrr Littlejohn Rhonda Thompeon Ie Ferndale Hoth States George W. Jenkins S Main Avenue G. W. Hornbaker Eleanor Harvey's Lake Frank Tamblyn Ocean Grove Ruby Doughves Delaware Street Connecticut Manters Ays Globe Warehouse West Scranton Co.operative Hiall Wyoming Avenue David Harum Elsie Barrie Scott, Stevenson the Waitchess Blackmore Dickens Bronte Soc Kipling Cooper, Verne Lyall Ebers Hawthorne Corelli Black Caine Ajax Karakas Missionary Meeting General News Mores Taylor Meter Lodge Brotherhood of Dulond Traimman Nay Aug Park Fedies Peanchoe Hugh Davie Welch Calvanists Methodist Church Me Club Mears’ Hall Plumber Union Round Woods George Forbes Cathedral Cemetery Kixer Yesver South Chemnitz Louis Hermsdorf Toc United States Usc Mother Hubbard Empire Carding
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