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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1896

Page

7

Remains of Mrs John K Thomas Laid to Rest at Forest Hill

Funeral services were held at Plymouth Congregational Church with Rev. Peter Roberts officiating. Welsh hymns and a large gathering marked the ceremony at Forest Hill cemetery. Pallbearers included RH Williams and Evan J Williams among others. Nearby, James Carpenter, 11, died, sparking community sympathy. he was a Plymouth Congregational member and involved in Keystone Lodges and related groups.

Forest Hill Lnte John Kt. Thomas Plymouth Congregational Church Peter Roberts Plymouth Church Olyphant T. Bell D. Jones Jones Elias FE. Evans Jesus Thomas Williams W. D. Morfan Evan Jd David A. Jones Robert Williams William A. Jones

West Side Wheelmen Elect Board and Committee Members

The West Side Wheelmen held a warm business session naming a board of directors: Sam Lewis J W Roberts Paul Brown Captain Charles Bertine Duncan Hall George Hoffman and Harry Francis. House committee F H De Pue Charles Softly Richard Thomas Jr Herbert Hall Duncan Hall social committee G R Relph Frank Stewart W F P Bush Ben Evans Arch McCracken auditing Bh Smith Harry Francis HH Reese Arch McCracken left for a bicycle trip to Pen Yan. Mrs David J Davis hosted a final at home yesterday afternoon with Indies attendees. Assistants serving included Margaret Gibbs Margaret Edwards Grace Walker Mrs John Walker and Mrs R W Walker jr.

West Side Wheelmen B.ceters Sam Lewis J. W. Roberts Paul Brown Charles Bertine Duncan Hall George Hoffman Harry Francis F. H. de Pue Charles Softly Richard Thomas Herbert Hall G. R. Relph Frank Stewart W. F P. Bush Ben Evans Arch McCracken Bh. Smith HH. Reese Wheelmen Pen Yan David J. Davis Jenkins Indies Margaret Gibbs Margaret Edwards Grace Walker John Walker R. W. Walker, Jr

West Side Republican league to elect delegates tonight

The West Side Republican league will meet this evening to elect delegates to the state convention. All members are urged to attend. The funeral of Mrs Mary Lotz, born in 1826 in Hesse Cassell Germany, will be held at a time to be announced from the family home on Tenth street. She came to this country in 1864 and lived here since. Mrs Lotz was a member of Washburn Street Presbyterian church and was beloved by many friends. Her children are Mia Daniel Kahn Conrad Lotz Christian Lotz of Hot Springs Ark Jacob Lotz and Louise Lotz Mr and Mrs William B Hull and

Arthur South Main Avenue Connecticut J. T. Granacher Monroe County Albert Carson Thomas Evans Bert Fern Atlantic City John Edwards North Bromley Avenue Sadie Philip Warren Lessenger John Sport Manse Shaffer Fisher Shield John Grimith Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church John Lewis Allentown Thomas Moses Hinkle Price Street Anthony Joyce Jackson John English Patrick Lavelle Edward Smith Thomas Lally Thomas McNally Edward Cusick M. F. Wymbes Hyde Park Catholi J. J. Roberts Newton Miss Hughes South Malin Avenue Middle Granville Roberta Assistes M. F. Wymbs Jackson Street John Davis Oswald Court John Donahoe Eynon Street Mire Mary Lota Tenth Street Hesse Cassell Germany Washburn Street Richard Havers Slone Avenue Conrad Hopf Dunmore Annie Fendler Stone Avenue PF. Zigelman Mifflin Avenue Lutheran Church Louisa Kerr Willow Street Ofelock Lillie Mradley Thooklyn N. Y Agnes McKenzie Mary Steap Maggie Drennan Black Street Walter Chas. Wilcox Parker Street Edward Birtley North Main Avenue Neurembertr Mra. I HH. McKechan Jones Street William Field Thompson Street Pittston R. J. Edwards Edwards Plymouth Cecil Mary Margie Davis Miss Jenkins Miss Bernhardt Miss Field Nay Aug Falls Faith Mogran Oak Street New York Carrie Kelsting Norma Willams Rosa Maney Olyphant Company Harmony Alfred Williams Chicago School Street Jennie Ziegler Ocean Grove F. B. Hodgnson Amelia Avenue Plitston Henry Coles Summit Avenue Thomas Gibbons Bennett Street Maggie White Wayne Avenue Lucy O'Hara Lake Winola Bridget Jennings Gillespie Clinton, Mass Minnie O'Malley Mary Brennan New York City North End

Local Advertisements From South Main Avenue

Harriet J. Davis offers cut flowers and funeral designs at 1H South Main Avenue two doors from Jackson. A photographer advertises cabinet photos at Starner's Photo Parlors 101 and 18 South Main Avenue. J C King buys second hand furniture and goods at 104 and 1020 Jackson Street.

Harriet J. Davis South Main Avenue Jackson Street Starner J. C. King

Tillsbury Flour Mills Output Reaches 17 600 Barrels A Day

Tillsbury Flour Mills reports a daily production of 17 600 barrels, indicating strong milling capacity and steady output for the current period. The plant operates at high efficiency with plans for potential expansion.

Tillsbury

English Capital for American Investments Explored

A prospectus offers a London based list of promoters with over £100,000,000 placed in foreign investments in six years and £18,000,000 for seven months of 1895. It promises introductions and notes promoters like Ann Edward C and Hon. Walter C Pepys among others.

London and Universal Bureau of Investors Cheapside London Ann Edward © C, Ross Walter C, Pepys Arthur Stifie

Great Campaign of 040 Promises Voter Handbook

The document cites a movement urging voters to inform themselves about all parties and policy differences including Gold Silver Tariff and Free Trade. It advertises a complete handbook of public political information edited by Lawrence F. Prescott and promises it to purchasers of any men’s suit.

Lawrence F. Prescott

Surprise birthday party honors hotel proprietor James Best

James F. Best host to a 33rd birthday surprise organized by family and friends with a carved oak book case gift from his wife. The event featured singing dancing and speeches. Guests included KK. T. O'Loughlin and other locals as well as a later church club outing and social plans.

James F. Best Best KK. T. O'Loughlin Philadelphia

Drennan of Black Street Dies After Illness

Miss Maggie Drennan of Black Street died yesterday after sudden illness from pneumonia. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Other items report local residents visiting relatives, outings at Nay Aug Falls, and various delays and travels in the area.

Local Social Guests and Farewell Party Noted

Miss Bessie Budd of Peckville visited Miss Amanda Tamblyn of Sanderson Avenue on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Clarke Miller returned from Honesdale after a month away. Miss Nellie Frazer and her sister Kitty of Port Jervis stay with Miss Nellie Van Gorder on Monsey Avenue. Miss Hannah Carr left for Nicholson for a few days. A farewell party was given to Walter Tripp on Fordham Street last Wednesday as he prepares to leave for the factory.

North Park Hillesde Blanche Whitney Honesdale Charlesworth Marion Street Bessie Soner Grace Criswold Luther M. Peck Capoose Avenue 8. F. Hull Sanderson Avenue Green Ridge Street Bessie Budd Peckville Amanda Tamblyn Clarke Miller Nellie Frazer Kitty Port Jervis Nellie van Gorder Monsey Avenue Hannah Carr Nicholson Walter Tripp Fordham Street

Funeral for Carlton Letchworth Draws Loyal Temperance Legion

The Loyal Temperance Legion members meet at Boyle's hall at 1:00 PM today to attend the funeral of Carlton Letchworth. Also noted are visiting relatives and residents from Mill Street, Fourth Street, Furth Street, and Webster Avenue, with social visits to Hawley and Dunmore, plus a death notice for Bridget Duffy of Bunker Hill. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 10 AM with interment in Dunmore Catholic Cemetery.

Loyal Temperance Legion Boyle’s Hall George Crebb MU Street William Wilds Furth Street Hawley George Dawson Buffalo N. Y W. Smith Webster Avenue Thomas Hughes Blakely Alex. Thompson Clay Avenue Heartlake Dunmore Nay Aug Falls Bessie Sheppard Mary Decker Kole Anna Margaret Dryden Anna Bishop Grace Chamberlain Lydia Helen Farrar Blanche Blues Mary Wrought Stella Spencer Michigan Hinily Smith Princeton Nora Wrought Mesérs Willian Gilbey Pittston Andrew Bryden Harry Smith Ernest Gilbert Close Ed. Riebbing L. M. Smith FL Carty James Hopkins Charles Neymer Sarah Hopkins Middletown Anna Eshop Fifth Street Emily Smith D. EB. Barton Dudley Street Frank Mace Wm. Dryden Charles and Thomas Wary Elm Street Clinton Bryden Charles Sharkey Thomas Sheppard Glenburn William Packard Cherry Street Binghamton N.Y Bridget Duffy Bunker Hill John F James J Edward Mary Magmie Duffy Mia John McCue John Devine Dunmore Catholic Cemetery

Beach Haven Rescue As Dory Is Carried Two Miles In Storm

Miss Margaret Ridgway postmistress of Ardmore Pennsylvania and Captain Harry Edwards spend the summer at Beach Haven New Jersey were struck by a gust while crossing Little Egg Harbor Bay in a small open boat. Edwards swam and towed the upturned dory to shore two miles away while Ridgway paddled with one oar. After three hours they reached West Creek exhausted and walked five miles through swampy meadows to reach help.

Beach Haven N. J Little Egg Harbor Bay Margaret Filip Way Ardmore Harry Edwards Edwards Rideway

Lawyer Peploe Vanishes from Titchmond England Linked Absence

J H Webb Peploe a young Richmond lawyer and son of Rev Webb Peploe disappeared from Titchmond about two months ago claiming a trip to England. An afternoon paper says his wife has heard nothing and his name does not appear on any New York steamer list. The English community suspects foul play in New York or other northern cities.

Titchmond J. H. Webb Peploe Webb Peploe Church of England England Peploe New York

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and Democratic Train Fare Notice

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims to pacify teething pain for children and promises Wind Colic relief with a 25 cent bottle. An excursion from Lehigh Valley R R lines offers round trip tickets to Indianapolis for the Democratic National Convention with special tickets Aug 29 to Sept 1 and return by Sept 7 1896.

Indianapolis Ind

Markets and Stocks Review on Wall Street August 7

Financial circles showed favorable developments but speculation remained dull. The McKinley acceptance letter and currency debate drew attention while Europe pledged additional gold shipments to New York and Sterling weakened. Money rates eased after J P Morgan aided the fall, and stock prices finished steady with slight gains on light volume of about 209,000 shares.

New York Europe Sterling Exchange J. P. Morgan & Co William Linn Allen & CO Spruce Street

New York Grain and Cattle Markets Report

Aug 7 rail report shows flour and wheat markets steady with quiet spot trading. Corn and oats weak to steady with no major price swings. Cattle market remains firm for common to extra steers while hogs ease and packing rates decline. Sheep prices range from inferior to choice with lambs around five dollars.

New York Wiyo Chicago

Buffalo Market Report Aug 27 1900

Buffalo Aus 27 market summary shows cattle hogs and sheep prices with live cattle Texans Indians steers and veals trading mixed packers buy and sell at varied quotes. Hog market active then lower with Yorkers at 3.70 per hundredweight. lambs sheep and exports described with prime to choice lambs around 5.10 to 5.50 and common to fair around 4.25 to 4.50. Market quotes and credit balances noted for OU City at 10644 with day’s options quoted to 106.

Buffalo Aus OU City

Temperance Summer Resort Open All Year Near Montrose

Spring House offers modern accommodations between Binghamton and Scranton on the Montrose and Lackawanna line. The 85 capacity hotel sits 100 feet above a lake with a long veranda and rowing and fishing facilities for guests. Rates range from 7 to 10 dollars weekly or 1.90 daily, with milk and cold spring water provided. Porter meets all trains.

Binghamton Scranton Montrose and Lackawanna Tailroad W. R. BR Alford Station Montrose Railroad Station Adirondack Catskill Mountains Porter

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News of Suburbs West Side Events John R. Thomas James Carpenter Hampton Street Carpenter Bristol Engh America Keystone Lodges Order of Foresters The American Protestant Association Central Mine Fund Peter Aten John Jones George Wididick George Carpenter Lizzie Carpenter Mary Carpenter West Side Republican League William B. Hull West Side Business Directory Samters South Side News Hotel Best W. C. A. News Taturel Him Park Hancock Association Cedar Avenue Washington Avenue Joseph Rafter River Street Pine Brook Moses Taylor Hospital Providence Green Ridge Lehigh Valley Railroad Wall Street Review Scranton Board of Trade Exchange Catine Am Tobacco Co Sugar Reg Co Fiat Chile Mil & St Mil & St Pit Iy Oy Hayy Chic, Ro & Pi. i A Hay Athy del. & Hudson C.fee Gen Electric Tloula & Nash Texas Mahattan Mirsouri Telfie Nat Copia J. Contril Taenther Cineage Board OF Trade Ant, Inc Suny Dimo Bep Scranton Lace Curtain Co National First National Oon Scranton Jar & Stopper Co Elmhurat Boulevard Co Scranton Savings Hank Bonta Plata Glass Co Beranton Facking Co Aee Weston Min Co Lackawanna Iron & Steel Co Third National Bank Throop Novelty M Scranton Traction Co Scranton Axle Works Lack'a Trust & Safe Seranton Glase Co Cecesere Ee People's Street Railway Cenesece Scranton & Pittston Trac. Co Dickson Manufacturing Co City of Scranton Borough of Winton Mt. Vernon Coal Beranton Axle Works Weivece Union Stock Yards Western Rangers Heart Lake Susq A U. E. Crofut MT. Pleasant Commonwealth Biiding WM. T. Smith Maine Canada Maritime Provinces Minneapolis St. Paul United States Northwest Vancouver Seattle Tacoma Portland Ore San Francisco EB. V. Skinner Broadway Castoria Faksigeature Williams’ Business College Wood's Pennsylvania Business College Colleges of Normals Youngs Amb A. B School For Kindergarteners Scranton Training School Dupont Wapwallopen Milla Luzerne County Wilmington Delaware Henry Belin, Jr Wyoming Wyoming Avenue Scranton, Pa Third National Hank Ene i Thos FORD John IF. Smith & Wae T Mouth Pas Mulligan Wilkes-Barre Repaunce Chemical Company Igh James Moir Lackawanna Avenue Firet National Bank Baldwin Ryar Refrigerators Hunt & Connell CO Lackawarna Avenue
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