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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1899

Page

8

Funeral for Willard Emerson v ans Held in Carbondale

The funeral was held at 2:30 PM yesterday with Rev. A. F. Chaffee and FE Lee officiating. Pallbearers included Charles Aumphrey J Truesel Jones John Morgan and Wil Mitchell. Music from local choirs and John T Watkins accompanied the service.

Willard Emerson Vans Reva A. F. Chaffeer FE. Lee Hiethoven First Presbyterian Sunday School Presbyterian John T. Watkins Scranton Charles Aumphrey J. Truesel Jones John Morgan Wil Mitchell Leon Bly Robert Gardner Joseph Floc William Swigert Milton Lewis Tal Alexander Ditehburn

Juvenile Burglary Suspects Released on Bail

Albert Boyle and Edward Wileh, aged eight to twelve, were charged by Constable Neary with burglary after entering the houses of Mrs. Ilie and Myre Waeman near St Rowe Cemetery while residents were away. They ate pie cake and jam and took jewelry and money. They were released on bail. two boys are motherless.

Albert Boyle Edward Wileh Neary Buralary

Military cadets elected at encampment selection drive

Commander Horn of the Penney vanian division Lone of Veterans and his staff member Catalin C. Alexander hold elevated ranks after charges of misconduct are noted. At the Pagleton encampment in October selections were made for alternate delegate to the national committee in Bertolt Michigan. Friends extend congratulations as the young men are revived.

Horn Penneyvanian Catalin C. S. Alexander Pagleton Jiso

Local notices from Pittston and area events

Miss Grace Hall enjoys vacation in Pittston while W C Sharpless returns to Philadelphia from Crystal Lake. Roy Hollenbeck visits Susquehanna. Lutherans plan Crystal Lake picnic Saturday. Mrs Juliet Reynolds to return from Elkdale tomorrow. Frank Brown at Newark Valley with Harvey T in races. Joseph Connor earns state board certificate after exam. Merchants subscribe to Labor Day celebration. Several locals visiting Kings and Middletown. Lake Ariel visit by many residents. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as health aid for better blood and success.

Grace Hall Fulkerson Pittston W. ¢. Sharpless Crystal Lake Philadelphia Roy Hollenbeck Susquehanna Juliet A. M. Reynolds Elkdale Frank Brown Newark Valley S. Y Harvey T Joseph Connor Kelly's State Board Andrew Mitchell Canady Street Kings

Final Firemen Convention Exec Committee Meeting

The executive committee of the firemen's convention held its final meeting at the office of Hon. A. H. Squier to complete preparations and finalize arrangements.

Firemen's Convention A. H. Squier

The Healing Power of Favor Pellets in Flomaton

Mrs Mollie Grimes of Flomaton Alabama recounts health decline due to nervousness and miscarriages and credits Favor Pellets with restoring health and happiness. The account frames a personal recovery story highlighting emotional impact on family life.

Eple Escambia Alabama Flomaton Mollie Grimes Ruby Toesin Lelee

Grand parade set for Tunkhannock convention week

The article notes arrangements for a large parade in Tunkhannock with a hoped for big crowd. Wilkes-Barre Amateur baseball team to play here Friday. The Triton Hose company parade carriage is revived for the event with local residents mentioned in passing.

Tunkhannock Wilkes-Barre Tritons Riley Simpson Binghamton Triton Hose Company Hea Burgess W. Dean Sampson Taylor John Towsend H. Krum Wyalusing W. Bardwell

Taylor News Obituary and Local Notes

Mrs William Richards died yesterday morning at 47 after two weeks of pain. She is survived by husband John R Richards and three children, Hannah Pearsall, John R Richards, and Miss Faille Richards, plus three sisters and in laws. Funeral Friday at 10 from Methods Episcopal church with interment at Carbonale. Local union notes: new password requirement and Labor Day parade participation. Various social visits, marriages, and lodge meetings noted among Taylor residents.

William Richards Hannah Pearsall John R Richards the Tribune Misa Faille Richards Rachel Pugh Binghinton Mra John &. Davies Bob Tasytor Hattmore Velvek Proincis Geniall Tes Tyor Thomas No. OI Wnited Bishats Hall Union Street Frank Kettle Pittston Mary Jenking Maylo Hatton Susi Simmons South Taylor Nay Aug Park Taylor Castle Knights of the Golden Fage Reege'a Baker Nicholson Susie Norris Scranton M. J. Mackin Bellevue Lackawanna Valley Council Na ASM H. H. Harris Isaac Morgana Hyde Park

Fire damages house on Smith Street and local notices

The Flynn residence on Smith Street suffered slight fire damage on Monday afternoon after a spark from a passing train set it alight. Fire companies arrived but were not needed as the blaze was extinguished with a few pails of water. Also in town, Miss Lidia Wheeler visits Miss Jennie Patten, and the marretiscope will show Jeffries vs Simmons in a recent match plus Spanish American War footage at the Puther Matthew opera house.

Edward Flynn Smith Street Lidia Wheeler Mansfield Jennie Patten Frank E. Freeman Jeffries Pitzsimmons Puther Mathew Opera House San Juan Nh Gibbons Opera House Lao Clarke Sagic Vielting John FP. Cummings Joseph Mahon New York City James W. O Brien Nahleen Joseph James Zanesville Ohio Thomas H. Mason Cleveland

Peckville Couple Wed in Greentown Ceremony

Mr Fred Wallick of Peckville and Miss Lulu Brink of Greentown Pa were united in marriage yesterday at Greentown. Wallick is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wallick of North Main street and is well known. Brink is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Brink of Greentown and held in high esteem. The ceremony occurred at 2 30 in the afternoon at Mepar...

Fred Wallick Peckville Lulu Brink Greentown Charles Wallick North Main Street Mise Brink John Brink Paren

Local society notes and obituaries from Parsons area

Mywood Thomas aged 57 dies at Parsons home leaving a wife and several children. Funeral at First Baptist Church Parsons this afternoon. Bridal couple to tour Washington Point Comfort Philadelphia then reside in a Taylor cottage. Attendance lists include Hughes Wallicks and Miss Hale. Choir piano society elects officers as Budd and Ritters. Fishing trip to Susquehanna and Baptist Aid party held at Milton Taylor home.

Ellsworth Page Pierce Connors Mildred Berwick Ella Ketchum Mabel Uniondale Mywood Thomas Parsons Morris Williams Howell Jones Stanley Thomas John Thomas MBS J. McCormie Mise Heasle Budd Joseph Fnglish K. W. Swingle Mise Mertie Ritters Frank P. Penjamin Susquehanna Tunkhannock Asa Scott Farmers Alliance Plcnic Lily Lake Milton Taylor The Baptist Aid Society

Runaway horse incident disrupts Main street scene

An event on Main Street last evening saw David Dunn lose control of a spirited horse when the bit broke near the Episcopal church. Dunn was thrown, injuring a dislocated wrist, before Chief McGinley restrained the animal. Separate notes report Mrs To Willame’s slow Mines injury recovery, a nurse hired, and a borough council meeting planned.

Main Street Davidt Dunn Episcopal Church John Willame John Tompkink Cemetery Street J.D. Stocker Athaetic City James Timlin Eadie Carbondale Kate Forbes Mayfield Emma Roberts Qeoun Grove Charles Smith Scranton Methodist Episcopal Church Walter Baker New York State Ling Pleewille W. C. Nicholson Harrisburg

Auction of Fine Jewelry and Watches Slated

A dealer advertises numerous discounted items including diamond rings, hand rings, cuff buttons, cuff links, and various watches from Gent’s to Ladies’ models. Prices are listed with many items at substantially reduced or one-fourth original value, plus silver spoons and forks from Rogers Bros. and other silverware, urging customers to attend the sale.

Klein Movement B. W Rogers Bros Rogers Pires Bolt Daviden Bros

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