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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1899

Page

7

Marriage of Miss Anna Weir and Frank Clune in Carbondale

Miss Anna Weir and Frank Clune were married at St Rose church by Rev J J Chifflin. Bride wore white duchess satin with diamonds. groom gave Miss Newton as a gift. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home on Dundaff street before a wedding tour. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs T J McTighe and J Melvin from Scranton and others from Great Bend Buckhannon and New York City.

Anna Weir Frank Clune St. Rose Church J. J. Chifflin Tillie Nealen John Clune, Jr Brion Miss Newton Dundaff Strie Mrs. Clune Mia T. J. McTighe J.©. Melvin Scranton Edward Gruslin Great Bend BE. Z. Doyle Buckquehanna Misa Anni Rodman New York City

Mitchell and Bayles acquire Carbondale laundry plant

Alexander Mitchell and M. I. Bayles have purchased the Carbondale steam laundry from TD Ho Bart. The new firm took possession yesterday and plans to operate the laundry locally with Bayles bringing years of hustling experience to the business.

Alexander Mitchell TD. Ho Bart Carbondale Mr. Mitchell M. I. Bayles Ie i

Campbell Seeks State Firemen Vice Presidency at Scranton

President Thomas Campbell of the Mitchell Hose company announces his candidacy for vice president of the State Firemen's association to be held in Scranton on October third. He is described as one of the most enthusiastic and popular firemen in the region and looks to strong support on election day.

Thomas Campbell Mitchell Hose Company State Scranton Campbell

Notable Local Visits and Returnees Mentioned in City Notes

A transient collage of residents and visitors appears in local notices. Names include Marty Swift the baseball manager, Mrs Frank Love of Cemetery Street hosting Miss Menta Campbell, Miss Julieavanaugh from Brooklyn Street hosting Miss Lixgie Riley from Wilkes-Barre, and Anson Bayley with daughter Nettie back from Boston. Other entries mention Mrs Ketabrook visiting her son Vivian in Narford, Julian Kilhullen entertaining Miss Lixgie Riley, and more residents returning from cities like New York and Rochester. The Mozart orchestra was in Allendanor and a cow belonging to Thomas Killoon was killed nearby. The Sixth avenue bridge is being repainted and funeral arrangements for Willard Evans are noted. An advertiser testimonial extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

Marty” Swift Frank Love Cemetery Street Menta Campbell Stoke Julieavanaugh New York City Ketabrook Garfeld Avenue Vivian Narford Julian Kilhullen Brooklyn Street Lixgie Riley Wilkes-Barre Anson Bayley Nettie Boston Mass Dudae Tas Permy James McMillan Church Street Rochester N.Y Hunde Pleknickers Henrys Klotz New York

Kennedy Davis Engagement Set For September Wedding

Cardine OWL ANHOUNcON the marriage of George Kennedy of Main Street and Miss Mary J. Davis of York Street will take place at the home of David Davis on September 6 at f m. The school board met in hospital session Monday evening and appointed janitors for the ensuing year No 1 building Mrs Edward Burns No 2 Martin Meagen No 4 Miss Kate McGowan The supply committee recommended a set of text books adopted by the board The Home Mission society of the Primitive Methodist church enjoyed a ride to Nay Aug yesterday Mrs John Struthers and daughter Jennie of Wyoming were callers in town yesterday Mrs Andrew Wiley of Carbondale was a visitor in town yesterday There was a pleasant gathering at the home of Margaret Tighe of Linspill last evening in her honor

Cardine Owl George Kennedy Maintreet Mises Mary J. Davis York Street David Davis Edward Burns Martin Meagen Kate McGowan Home Mission Society The Primitive Methodist Church Nay Aug Yeatering John Struthers Jennie Wyoming Andrew Wiley Carbondale Margaret Tighe Lins “Pill

Taylor News Highlights Local Trades and Social Happenings

Milherin and Judge pursue building of the new Catholic church with lumber hauled though work paused by Building Trades council. Taylorville lodges and societies meet, silk mills plan later shifts, and town residents visit relatives or attend religious services as fall reopening plans unfold.

Wyoming County Fair Plans and Premiums Increase

The Wyoming County Agricultural Society announces its annual fair for September with higher premiums across classes. A new rule restricts stock competition to Wyoming County owners to boost entries. Races over the last three days are expected to draw crowds. Balloon ascension and a tribute jump are slated for September 5. Directors aim to make this the organization’s most successful fall yet.

Wyoming County Morris Bwieher J. 8. Swisher Stranton Tunkhannock H. F. Metcalf Like Carey Tmnes

Borough to Acquire Land for Tunthannock Creek Public Park

The borough plans a public park along Tunthannock creek at the lower end. Aaron Brown offers to donate his strip if the borough can obtain the remaining land. Fr Col Sampson returns from New York with news of his ship Enbligraim front and possible two week delay for repairs. JW Stack of West Nicholson visited Tunkhannock on Tuesday.

Tunthannock Creek Covneilman Aaron Brown Col. Sampson New York City Aqui Sampson Pree Samfeen JW. Stack West Nicholson Tunkhannock

Jermyn and Mayfield News Tells of Distress and Concert

A drunken business man threatened self harm on North Main Street and was guided to bed by bystanders and the chief of police. A Hungarian worker, Aleck Mulholuick, was badly injured when a plank broke and he was cut by a block edge. The Mayfield band will perform outdoors at J. Walker’s residence with a listed program. Local social notes mention visits, a celebratory stay, and various residents. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad closes the item.

Our graded school opens with new principal and social visits

The community notes the opening of the graded school on Monday August 28 with FE A Benson as principal. Mrs J Hager entertained Miss Lou Kennedy of Elgin VS and many attended the Dimmick camp meeting. Families hosted friends and relatives, and a charity entertainment was planned for St Mark's church at the opera house August 31 with ice cream and cake served.

FE. A. Benson J. Hager Lou Kennedy Elgin Dimmick Eugene Osborne Ehi Wiren Harford Bt. Mark's Lee Moss Detroit Albert Moss Minnie Coleman New York David Davenport J. A. Brown Binghamton J. B. Gillet Tank Chautauqua Charles Matthews Frank Seymour Bunny A. Lyons Montrose G. D. Hinds Scranton Belle McCallum Main Street J. H. Bell Great Bend

Local visitors and Pleasure trips listed in town notes

George A Chate of Baltimore visited relatives in town with James Taylor of Ithaca and Rufus Smith from Binghamton dropped in to see old acquaintances. Mrs Tiffany of Binghamton spent Sunday with her parents on Main street. Arthur Sprague returned from New York City and Willam Pike enjoyed weeks at Atlantic City. Mrs Addie Maynard and Edith Trowbridge with Miss Jo continued Atlantic City visits.

George A. Chate Baltimore Mra Lowe Main Street Arthur Sprague New York City Willam Pike Atlantic City Addie Maynard Misa Edith Trowbridge Mise Jo

Birthday Observance At Inkerman Families Attend

Mr and Mrs James Jopling and children and Mr and Mrs William Rook and children gathered at Inkerman for the seventy first birthday of James Jopling. Albert Newton returns from Wilkes Barre after visiting relatives. Interment for the late Mrs William Hill occurred at Prospect cemetery with the Red Men in attendance. Mentions of visits by Mr M W Callender and family from Pittsburgh. Treverton party returns from Norwich New York. Presbyterian Sunday school to meet at Taylors Grove this afternoon.

James Jopling William Rook Inkerman Albert Newton Wilkes-Harre Ralp Wilkes-Barre E. H. Barber Main Street William Hill Methodiet Episcopal Church Prospect Cemetery M. W. Callender Pittsburg Judson Callender

Local Social News and Obituary Briefs

Mrs J F Schoonover and daughters return from a visit at Orange Mississippi Hatthe Hollenbeck visits friends in Forest City Miss Carrie Lieberheim stays a week with Rev John Humphries at Meire’s N . Mrs A F Hayden visits her parents home in Stroudsburg Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church meets at Mrs L D Warner’s this afternoon at 3 Miss Leam of Stroudshire visiting B F Haydens Revlew vacationing in Wyoming county Jessie infant daughter of Mr and Mrs DeWitt Stanton dies Monday night funeral at the house today Mr and Mrs John Dymond spend the week along the Susquehanna river Mrs 8 Snyder and children at Penobecot for a few days

J. F. Schoonover Orange Hatthe Hollenbeck Forestity Carrie Lieberheim John Humphries Iure’s A. F. Hayden Stroudsburg Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church L. D. Warner Miss Leam Stroudshire

Funeral for Thomas Murphy Held at Archbald Cemetery

The funeral of the late Thomas Murphy of Hudson Street occurred yesterday afternoon. Interment followed at Archbald Cemetery. He died Saturday after a brief illness from heart failure at age 58, leaving a wife and children including Mrs. Thomas Rowland of Chicago Annie and Katie of this place and sons Edward in Chicago Michael and Hugh here. Mr Lowery of Scranton visited his sister Mrs George Taylor of Dundaff Street.

Bessie Melvin Bl. M. Collins Dover Sarah Waters Jermyn William Owens Mlinois Thomas Murphy Hudson Street Archbald Cemetery Murphy Sage Thomas Rowland Chicago Annie Katie Prince Edward Michael Hugh Mr. Lowery Scranton George Taylor Dundaff Street

The Aldabra tortoise reaches prominence in Mauritius

A 500 pound Aldabra tortoise from Mauritius, reportedly 100 plus years old, captivates attention with its size and extraordinary endurance. Experts say the species survives on Aldabra's remote reefs, facing threats from human activity rather than predators.

Senseless Superstition and Medical Promises Run Wild

The piece condemns ancient and modern superstitions in medicine, recounting brutal ancient rites and praising Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for lung disease. It includes testimonials, appeals for free consultation, and a call to seek aid at the Buffalo institution, highlighting relief efforts for Porto Rico.

Fortahie M.F Tiv Condi Dr. Pierce Core Tellus McCawley, Esq Leechburn, Armatron, Co Pierce Mru Bila Teylor Doda Mireiongrive Morgan Vark Merce H. Harris St. EP Pleres Oate Buffalo N.Y Pierre de. Mercer Heapital Invalides Bufalo N. Y Tr. Pieters

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