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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1899

Page

7

Bright Young Life Ends in Sudden Illness in Carbondale

Willard Emerson Evans son of Deputy Revenue Collector W D Evans of Seventh Avenue died at 7:45 am Sunday after a years long pulmonary illness. He was nearly 21, had topped civil service exams, worked briefly as a post office clerk, and had recently relinquished his job to illness. Funeral at his residence Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev A F Chaffee and Rev Charles Tee officiating. choir from local churches to provide music.

Willard Emerson Evans Mra W. D. Evans Seventh Avenue Chase Postores Cnme Il-Health Fef Chaffee Charles Tee Methodist First Presbyterian

Miners Gather in Sandy's Weld to Chart Organizing Steps

About 500 miners and mineworkers met at Sandy's Weld yesterday after a strike by mine drivers and rounners. District Organizer Benjamin James spoke, and enthusiasm ran high though drivers remained unorganized. They planned preliminary steps toward forming a junior union at a previous assembly in Menulty's arcade.

Sandy Benjamin James W United Mine Workers Menulty

Bishop Moore Leads Service After Cathedral Fire Loss

Rt Rev John Moore bishop of St Augustine Florida led services at St Hox Church yesterday addressing the fire wreckage of the recently destroyed cathedral. He spoke to congregants in the wake of the disaster which ruined area orange groves and disrupted church resources. The bishop’s visit drew a warm reception from attendees.

John Moore St. Augustine Florida St. Hox

Well being Well Sunk Drilling Progress Near Hendrick Mill

A submerged well project aimed at 440 feet depth is stalled with no water found yet. Drilling advances about fifteen feet daily as foresees a successful strike. If insufficient, a fourth pump will be installed to continue operations.

Hendrick Manufacturing Company

Community Notes of Local Visits and Pulpit Duty

Sunday gatherings include Rev. Charles Lee resuming services at First Presbyterian after vacation. Visitors travel between Scranton Binghamton Uniondale New York and Nineveh. Residents host guests from Pittston Windsor Nineveh and New York City with several trips planned across Central New York.

Mick Emma Coon William Clum Windsor N Charles Lee First Presbyterian Church M. J. Larkin Scranton Thomas Flood Binghamton N. Y Margaret Lynette Pittuton Frends C.F. Rose Uniondale Frank Roommelmeyer Seventh Avenue Thomas Eltel Gorge Roemmelieyer New York City James Stott May Manville Pigeon Cove Mass Ro Mann Nineveh New Cicorne Williams Willams Avenue Iis News Frederick van Gorder William Eaton New York State

Death of Mia Hill at Hilltreet

Mia Hill wife of William Hill died at home on Hilltreet Sunday morning from heart failure after months of suffering. Born in Stockesley England she lived here seventeen years. Left are husband William 14 and Robert 8. Service at residence Tuesday 2 pm then Methodist Episcopal church at 230 Rev Bimpking officiating. Interment Prospect cemetery. Improved Order of Red Men to meet at Wigwam for burial arrangements.

Mia Mary William Hill Hilltreet Stockesley England William Robert Episcopal Church Prospect Cemetery Gilbert Taylor

Rev Charlies Ernery Preached at Welsh Baptist Church Meeting

Rev Charles Erery of Adawarte ville preached at the Welsh Baptist church last evening delivering an eloquent sermon. The Taylor Mose company No. 1 planned an important meeting Wednesday evening with business of great import. Residents and visitors from nearby towns attended family and social events, visits, and reunions across Taylor and surrounding areas.

Charlies Ernery Welsh Baptist Church Charles Erery Adawarteville Menery Edwardsville Mo M. William Malin Street William PL Griffiths Harrisburg Sarah Samuels Samuels Main Street Drifton Watkin Mornang Bellevue Thomas Reynolds Joseph Rogers Great Bend Thomas Rogers Union Pirect Temperance van Horn's Tall Carrie Wells Clarks Misa Filele Carey Uniontreet Wesley Patzinker Veetenday Schuslkill County Wey Mise Susie Morris Atlantic City Philadelphia M. . Dudg Haw New York Willem Pilehand Taylor Street Mire Midith van Buekirk Mownt Pocone Richard Wathing Scrantop John G. Owens Sehuyikill County

Local Residents and Visitors Reported in Area

Miss Annie Hollenback of Cartondale visits sister Mrs Eirwin Waiters in town John Charles Osborne of Jermyn spent Sabbath in town Frank Artemus of Moosic served as war er at the home of Ed Win Waters Miss Hattie Hollenback returns home from Railroad Street Mrs Edwin Watery Jennie Morgan the Morgans Hall Road Street, slips on sidewalk and sustains deep gash requiring stitches Mrs O W Lott of Dundaff Street indisposed The Wynn Lott daughter recovers from gastric fever Mrs Hamm of Warren tract is very sick Mrs Alfred Bayliss Warren tract visiting her aunt Mrs Benjamin Resse Rendham and John White Warren tract improving rapidly

Annie Hollenback Cartondale Eirwin John Charles Osborne Jermyn Frank Artemus Moosic Ed- Win Waters Hattie Hollenback Edwin Watery Railroad Street Mousiv Matt Hodgson Wandling Richmondale David Morgan Daniel Rutan Carbondale Hamm Warren Tract Alfred Bayliss Waren Benjamin Resse Rendham John White Jennie Mves A. L. Morgan Hallroad Street W. Lott Dundaff Street Wynn Lott

Accident Near Montrose Claims Children And Injures Family

James Bishop and family were in a wagon accident two miles south of town while returning from Montrage. The runaway team threw the family from the wagon near John Cooley’s residence. One five year old boy was killed and another boy seriously injured. Mrs Bishop broke an arm and Mr Bishop was injured. The daughter and baby were unharmed. The team was stopped near South Montrose.

Gertrude Billings Binghamton Ite Messrs H. P. Whalen T. A. Mack P. PD. Craser Susquehbanna Mike Lena Denelie Philadelphia Alfred Southern New York City A. HM. McCollum Marry Phillips Beranton Willameport James Bishop Montrage John Cooley Cam

Harvest Week Fabric Sale Items and Prices

Flannel One case cream shaker flannel valued at 54ac yardage. About 1,000 yards of outing flannel at 8c per yard. Dark calicoes two cases at 8c per yard. Percales 5,000 yards at 8c per yard. Striped ticking fifteen pieces at a few cents. Flannelettes 3,000 yards for dresses at toe yard. Linings 500 yards fancy dress. Sateens 3,000 yards latest fall dress styles at 12 1/2c per yard.

Cadibesau

Scattered Notices and Local Incidents in Pittston

A crowded Alderman Terrecht hearing was postponed due to absent witnesses tied to a Lithuanian excursion. Reports detail confrontations between Connell and Lagayllete families, a fatal trolley accident, church admonitions, a Lithuanian congregation trip to Harvey's Lake, and various community events including a hospital operation, rail worker notes, and a local political canvass by Robert Owens.

Terrecht Joseph Connell Ladistin Lomaytis Toguytly Connell Logavile Longavile Tering Robert A. KS Howe George Osborne Hampton Tone Idland Willard Howe Hie College Ohwin St. Kasimir's Church Harvey's Lake Lehigh Valley Teplur Hiehttal Dr. Hart Wilkes-Barre Henry O'Hara Toomorrow Company AP Armory West Side East Side Scotty" Murdeck Tunkhanhock

Funeral for Tempe kin at Erle colliery drew large crowd

The funeral of Inte Alva Tempe kin, killed at work in the Erle colliery, was held Saturday afternoon at First Baptist church. Rev. W I F Brown and Rev. J FB Cook officiated. a large crowd could not be admitted. Gifts included a wreath and a plow. Pallbearers and flower bearers listed. community attended. Separately, invitations were issued for the marriage of Charlie Davies's daughter to Dr Wd Baker of Carbonale, set for the Methodist church Wednesday at 2.00.

Neta Orier United American Mechanics J. Dy Wall J. H. Svigte Theodore Spoutigue Tom Pree Frenny Myrra Lafayette Matthews Jonn Lee Jacob Hiller Kime Trip Charlie Davies Second Street Heve Chom Wd, Baker Carbondale Bent Edwin Lang Wilkes-Barre

Nerve Food Ad Promotes Hood’s Pills and Pile Cure

An 19th century style advertisement touts Hood’s nerve food and pills as reliable aids for nerves and constipation. It claims Hood’s products never disappoint and promotes a “Mowd made pape too rieh” slogan as a key benefit.

Hood

Avalanche caution and a mountain tragedy recounted

A Tiocoky Mountain News snippet recalls James Porchard recalling a farewell shout that triggered a deadly avalanche near Georgetown. The piece blends a survivor tale with a medicinal ad for Hales Catarrh Cure and Cheney remedies, noting a dramatic winter collapse and a personal guilt memory.

Superior product debuts in Scranton market

Bartels Brewing Co announces a new Superior product now on the market in Scranton and vicinity. The firm invites inquiries and urges trial, claiming unmatched flavor and claiming purity and healthful properties.

Scranton

A Boy Learns Rough Lessons From Street Fights

A boy returning from kindergarten narrates a crude street encounter with a bigger boy. He describes grabbing a stone to threaten the assailant, gets punished at home, and later faces a harsher test as he limps home with torn clothes and a bloodied face.

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