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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1899

Page

7

Funeral Attendees From Nearby Towns Gather in Religious Service

Out of town friends attend the funeral of Mrs Elisabeth Thomas. Guests include Mr and Mrs F Jenkins Mr and Mrs Tavil Powell Mr and Mrs Eugene Binnton Mrs Eva Mille Thomas Mills Thomas Davie Mrs Davie Davis Mr Jean Lyon of Scranton Mr and Mrs William Maynard and others from Nanticoke Moosic Pittston Olyphant Forest City and Jermyn. The service was held at Maplewood cemetery.

Elisabeth Thomas Maplewood F. Jenkins Tavil Powell Eugene Binnton William Philips Eva Mille Thomas Mills Thomas Davie Davie Davis Jeane Lyon Scranton William Maynard Reese Lewis Ione Edward Daniel Nanticoke Frank Maynard Henry Maynard Sarah Bone Jermyn Hubert Jones Bone William Thomas Cora Forest City Anna Gardner Moesbure

Rev Edward Lewis to serve Congregationalists in Beranton

The Congregationalists of this city will have Rev Edward Lewis consent to serve for the coming months. Their church on Church street at Eighth avenue has been rented to German Lutherans after a period without a pastor. The revival may lead to the Lutherans moving to the Welsh Baptist church nearby. Mr Lewis will occupy the pulpit next Sunday.

Edward Lewis Beranton Church Street Eighth Avenue Lewis

Funeral for Mrs Pridget Flood at St Rose Church

Yesterday morning the last rites were performed for Mrs Pridget Flood at St Rose Church. Rev James Malones of Susquehanna offered a requiem high mass and Rev W W A Newley delivered a sermon on the text In my Father's home are many mansions I go to prepare a place for you. Interment followed at St Rose cemetery.

Mra Pridget St. Rowehurch James Malones Susawehanna A. Newley St Rose Cemetery

Lenoxville Anniversary Mentioned Amid Local Visits

Local notes report the Lenoxville settlement hundredth anniversary celebrated yesterday in Susquehanna county with attendance from Mrs. Sammuel Ressigie and others. Community members and visitors share greetings at homes on Canaan Street and Lake Idlewild hosts. A variety of social visits, travel updates, and local remarks follow, including a testimonial for Chamberlains Cough Remedy from H. P. Rotter of St. Louis and local druggists Matthews Bros.

H. P. Rotter Fairfax Avenue St. Louis Matthews Bros

Mrs Arnold Visits Brother in Troy

Mrs 8 W Arnold visits her brother at Troy and meets Mr Alex Coacthenbe of Philadelphia during the stay.

8. W. Arnold Troy, N Alex Coacthenbe Philadel

JERMYN MINER KILLED BY FALLING ROCK IN ERIE MINE

Alva Tompkins a respected Jermyn resident was instantly killed in the Erie mine while barring a dangerous buck. A large rock slab fell from behind, his fellow miners and others couldn't lift it. He died instantly and was taken to his Bacon street home. He left a widow and six children. funeral set for 2 PM at First Baptist Church. Also notes on injuries, resignations, illnesses, and local social notices.

Alva Tompkins Erie Bacon Street George John Sherman Howard Elmore Stewart Goodrich Olyphant First Baptist Church James Stuart Council United American Mechanics Daniel Mullalley Second Street J. &. Graves Richard Brown Derrington Farm Greenfield John Bolomon Polly Bolomon Mia Frank D. Secor Dunmore Will Reymour Mise Huth Trugn Wilkes-Barre Mrr Mee Joseph Waters West Mayfield McChrone South Main Navy Cape Town Africa John T Williams Roeck Delaware and Hudson Frank Depew Patriotie Order Bons of America Cerparil Oscar C. Smith Sons of Veterans Lanesbors George Ditmore Lewis Piger Carbondale Royal List

Socials notes from Old Forge and area week

Old Forge resident Charles Stewart of Nichole visits his brother T J Stewart this week. Mrs Reed visits friends in Salon. Georgie Evans and Margot Edsall stay a few days at Lake Winnola Key. Mrs Funk visits. Marion Dyer of Scranton visits locals on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs D P Reed host a party for son Clarence's twenty first birthday with several presents and well wishes.

Charles Stewart Nichole T. J. Stewart Clarence

Social Visits And Delayed Address In Local Notices

Nice presents included a gold watch from his father as Mrs. Lyman Homficker of Jermyn visits her sister Mrs. J A Wood. An address by a young Armenian in the Brick Church was postponed from Thursday evening to Sunday. Elizabeth Ferguson and daughter Mrs. W J Weller of Avocapent visited Wednesday at William Tinkleppaugh’s home. Mrs Chapman and children from Newark N J are visiting her brother Mr John Gregory.

Lyman Homficker Jermyn J. A. Wood Elizabeth Ferguson W. J. Weller Willam Tinkleppaugh Chapman Newark

Henry Grattan Excursion Draws 3000 to Lake Ariel

Pittston notes report the Henry Grattan club excursion to Lake Ariel drew over three thousand attendees. The day featured music by the Mite foll orchestra, Irish piper Dougherty, dancing, attractions across the grounds, and a joint noon meal with Oliver Burke’s family. Organizers John J. Hart, Martin Howley, M. Manley, James Tangin, River Burke, Edward Burke, T. J. Corcoran, W. S. Callahan, John F. Boyle, and M. J. Tigue are thanked for a successful event.

Henry Grattan Club Lake ¢Riel Soula Erls & Wyoming Company Dougherty New York Green Isle Tribune Oliver Burke John J. Hart Martin Howley M. Manley James Tangin River Burke Edward Burke T. J. Corcoran Callahan John F. Boyle Hon M. J. Tigue Thomare Leonard

Excur sion on the lake ends with mishaps and merry scenes

Wash McHale and Mrs. James McNulty led old fashioned dancing during the excursion. The party suffered sea sickness on the lake and a boy was struck by a swing injuring his arm. Michael Mangan’s son was hurt and several guests enjoyed luncheon. A youth at Moosic station struck a boy with a stick while Avoca travelers were serenaded with gravel.

Wash" McHale James McNulty Moosic Avoca

Wedding Bells at Walrview Chapel

Yesterday at noon John Judge and Nellie Donovan were married at Walrview Chapel by Rev Father Hearst. Attending groom was Thomas Fiyon, bridesmaid Misa Kativ. A wedding feast followed, couple to honeymoon by the sea and reside in the city.

John J. Judge Nellie Donovan Walrview Father Hearst St. Leo's Ashley Thomas Fiyon Misa Kativ Slater Thie City Marie McLaughlin Mayfield Lucy Keating Tedrick Road Cart Lane Court Sea Shore Rescoe Keating Bailiwick Asbury Fark Tony McCue New York Dick Croker

City council debates street rights and road work approvals

The council discusses rights to a street held by the Lackawanna Coal company, questioning city authority and the mayor's pause on work. A compromise offer in the Breck court case is reviewed, bids for asphalt on Clay avenue examined, and several ordinances on paving and public works referred or advanced.

Lackawanna Tron and Coal Company Lackawanna Tron and Coal Owen Pa Mr. Zitteman Mr. Calpin Vosburg Swift Breck Forest Court Camegys Breck Court Com- Oggs Judiciary Committee Clay Avenue Pine Myrtle Burker Asphalt Paving Company Pennsylvania Avephalt Paving Comepavng Pennsylvania Company Market Street National Bank of Philadelphia Fdw Tf McCoy Barber Company Public Building Committee Chy Trenaurer Phillips No. 27 Keller Costello Court Inowesa Vine Olive Elivers Wengel John Car Norton Electric Light Sur West Mountain Road Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Dickson Manufacturing Company Elit Works

Local Social Roundup and Coal Yard News

A reception for Geo Buckman at his parents home in Unionette West recounts guests and a late spread for about twenty. Taylor colliery near Hyde Park resumes after a two week suspension with 23 new shifts and record output under foreman Montgomery. A wedding in Sibley Union church unites Miss Jessie Collum and Mr Henry Taylor with a grand reception. Various local visits, club meetings, and requests for a Taylor Reds vs Olyphant Browns return game conclude the items.

Geo Buckman Alfred Buckman Union Ettet Edlch Gertrude Watkins Margaret Jones Livale Owens eJnnie Lillian Harris Mamie Francis Mise Buckman May Samuel Genevieve Kingston Taylor Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Minta Montgomery Holgia Sibley Union Church Old Forge Wedilesday Jessie Collum Henry &. Taylor JH. (. Stover Lizzie Bowen Hampton Street Hyde Park Taylor Camp Maintreed Thomas Edwardes Olwen Jennie Howells Main Street Wilkes-Barre Nanticoke Taylor Reds Olyphant Browns Watkins

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