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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1899

Page

5

Social notes from Scranton and Honesdale guests

Mrs. William Boumann of Honesdale visits Scranton friends J. H. Brooks and Willard Matthews for the West Point Annapolis football game last Saturday. Mrs. A. J. Bloom of Washington Avenue hosts Mrs. BR. G. EwIl of Atlantic City, with James A. Mellon in New York yesterday. Layton M. Schoch, exDuquesne athlete, returned to the city, and James Wasonhurst of Mansfield came home. Mrs. Gilbert D. Murray hosted a tea on Wyoming Avenue with a large guest list and chrysanthemums.

William Boumann Honesdale Scranton Friends J. H. Brooks Willard Matthews West Point Duquense Athletic Club Pittsburg James Wasonhurst Mansfield Mulberry Street Gilbert D. Murray Wyoming Avenue Mra. Livey A. (. Twitchell Albert Jesup Mra T. F. Penmin James I. Dickson Mre Elasbeth Howell A. W M. Storrs B. M. Winton R. J. Matthews

Spiritualists Arrested for Disordely Conduct in Court Street House

Edward Davis and David Roberts were fined twenty five dollars and sentenced to thirty days in the county jail for dis orderly conduct and running a disorderly house at Mrs. Hewitt's Court street home, where spiritualist seances allegedly swindled her out of about 1500 dollars. Neighbors complained as police previously failed to capture the seancers. Davis claimed to act on a departed friend, Roberts as the Holy Ghost. The arrest occurred Saturday night by Lieutenant Spellman and Patrolman Saltry.

Spellman Saltry Edward Davis David Roberts Weat Davis Roberts Alderman Myers

Charged with Embezzlement Teeter in New York Court

William Teeter of 420 Kim Street Dunmore was served a summons to appear before Magistrate Poole in New York City's central district court to answer an embezzlement charge filed by J A Russell and Co. The firm alleges Teeter took a $200 check from J R Bryden months ago and left the office after a brief visit, prompting an active pursuit to resolve the case.

William KR. Teeter Kim Street Dunmore Simmona Poole Central District Court New York City J. A. Russell & Co Arsa Teeter J. R. Bryden Bryden New York Russell & Co

John I Blair Dead Prominent New Jersey Pioneer

John I Blair died at Blairstown New Jersey Saturday at 5 AM He lived nearly 98 years amassing a vast fortune and building towns railroads and endowments His wealth was built from humble beginnings and he aided others to fortunes He founded the Blair Presbyterian academy and supported Princeton Lafayette and several churches His funeral is planned for Tuesday at Blairstown

Elghty Presbyterian James Blair John Inside Blair John Blair New Jersey John Inslee Blair Beaver Creek Blairstown John Lock Blair Mr. Flair George W Joseph Scranton Lincul Moses Taylor William FE. Dodge Gardner Colby Israel D. Condit Christopher Robert Marshall Roberts Robert ¢. Winthrop Samuel Sloan B. Chittenden Oliver P. Morton C. N. Bills C. H. McCormick Charles Scribner Oakes Ames Oliver Ames John B. Alley Joseph Nickerson F. T. Glidden L. Thorndyke J. M Scranton Oswego Ithaca Legwets Gap Great Bend Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Theodore Randolph Princeton University Lafayette College Blair Presbyterian Academy Blairatown Presbytery Newton Arthur H. Scribner

Remains Identified of Miner Killed on Delaware and Hudson Tracks

The body of 26 year old Martin McKenna of Dunmore was identified after a Friday night death on the Delaware and Hudson tracks. He worked with his brother at the Calleo mine. survived by brother William and sister Mrs Maloney of Sport Hill. A. D. H. Division No. 26 held a meeting to arrange his funeral.

Delaware and Hadson Martin McKenna Dunmore Calleo William McKenna Maloney Sport Hill

Genuine Worcester Shire Finest Ketchup Offered

An advertisement touts Genuine Worcester Shire ketchup as the best, sold usually at asc with a guaranteed quality claim. The label highlights per bottle price at isc.

Asc

The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Store Listing

Local notice lists The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co at 411 Lack Penne Panne and 2th Malin Avenue. The brief item provides address details and a prompt noting wordy lines.

the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Lack Penne Panne Malin Avenue Prompt Wory

Funeral of the Craig Family in New Haven

Four members of the Craig family were laid to rest together after a Paterson New Jersey railroad accident. In crowded Grand Avenue Congregational Church and Fair Haven Cemetery, friends mourned as the coffins of Mr and Mrs Alexander Craig and daughters Bethel Banford and Jessie Hager Craig were interred side by side. A solemn service featured Rev D J Clark Rev J Lee Mitchell and Rev Dr E S Lines with Scripture readings and prayers, drawing thousands of mourners.

Grand Avenue Congregational Fair Haven Craig Grand Avenue Congregational Church Alexander Craig Bethel Banford Jessie Hager Craig Paterson N. J Scranton Brooklyn N. Y Lewis & Maycock Harry Jepeon D. J. Clark East Haven Marthe Lazarus Jesus God Christ Alarea Naradine Mitchell St. Paul's Church Episcopal Church Lines Dr. Lines Dra Frank Sperry Sperry & Barnes Sydney [. Smith Sheffield Scientific School Edward Thompson George Payne Clarence Deming Charles A. Tuttle Herbert Nelson Frederick Smith Wilbur Smith Frank Page L. S. Richard Ef.t. Sweet Howard Davis J. F. Mitchell John Crane B. Stillwell New Haven

Coursen's Best Coffee Promotes Premium Blend Pricing

Advertisements mock competitors Fancy Golden Rio and 0. G. Java while touting Coursen's BEST COFFEE as leading quality. It claims Mandheling at 40c and offers deals like 5c per 3 lbs for a fine coffee, asserting superiority over Mocia and Arabian Mocha pricing.

Java Coursen America

Husband shoots wife then surrenders at police station

Stephen Mabey of Green Ridge and Dixon Avenue attempted to kill his wife on a Saturday afternoon as they prepared to move to the South Side. The 22 caliber bullet passed through her left leg but she survived. Mabey, described as jealous and abusive, accompanied by four children, surrendered at the Central police station and is believed insane.

Stephen Mabey Green Ridge Street Dickson Avenue Mabey Dr. Nelld Central Police Station Wilkes-Narre Main Avenue Lafayette Street Conway Hotel Erie and Wyoming Station George Mabey Bristol House Providence

Three Important Criminal Cases Open Two Week Term

A two weeks term of criminal court begins today under Judges Edwards and Edward W. Biddle of Carlisle. District Attorney Jones lists 316 cases for trial. The Kinney murder case is set for tomorrow and the Quinn murder case for next Monday. The Mayfield robbery case leads today’s docket.

Edwards Edward W. Biddle Carlisle Jones Kinney Quinn Mayfield

Twenty-Sixth Anniversary of Reformed Episcopal Church

The Grace Reformed church on Wyoming avenue marked the twenty-sixth anniversary of the Reformed Episcopal Church with a sermon by Rev. George L. Ulrich. The piece recounts the denomination’s origins in 1873, the Grace church’s 1881 founding, and its missionary, community role.

Reformed Episcopal Church George L. Ulrich Grace Reformed Church Wyoming Avenue Ulrich Evangelical Alliance New York City George Davidson Cummins Protestant Episcopal Church of Kentucky Alliance John Hall Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church Cummins Cumming Y. mM. C. A. Rooma Fourth Avenue Twenty-third Street Episcopal Church G. A. Redles Rebecca Mary Drinker George W. Frita Richard M. Hackett William T. Hackett J. E. Chandler R. H. Frear C. P. Matthews Thomas E. Lyddon

Sermon by Rev James Hughes at Adams Avenue Chapel

The Rev James Hughes preached yesterday morning on Exodus style pleas for divine accompaniment. He warned that without God's presence others may act against the flock and urged contrition, prayer, and humility to invite God. He promised peace, mutual forbearance, and growth if God joins the congregation.

James Hughes Adams Avenue Howeald AiHose Sir. Hughes

Glorying In the Cross of Christ Theme

An unnamed speaker describes his ministry focusing on the Cross of Christ as humanitys only hope of redemption and the power to transform the world into heaven's likeness. He aims to make the Cross the central warp and weft of his ministry, uplifting the humble.

Christ Jesus Christ

Courted Into Court at Lyceum Tuesday Evening

Manager Durgunder reports Jeter’s Courted Into Court a cloat farce with music and laughs. Clifford and Huth star in a balanced company with Maud Huth admired for her comic variation and Mr. Clifford Mewes praised for stage presence. The Park theater at Lane’s offers wines cigars and a Pocono cigar.

Durgunder Jeter Lyceum Sth Inet Clifford and Huth Maud Huth Varius Soamy Clifford Mewes Curthin Tford Worrell Manner Park Theater Visa

Prizes Awarded in Home Magazine Contest

November edition of Home Magazine lists prizewinners: Lizzie A. Evans receives $10 for first prize, Daisy Swartz $5, John R. Thomas $5, C. R. Lively $5, A. E. Lester $5, and Wm. Cawley $5. The item includes promotional verse for Clarke Brothers itemizing services and prices.

Lizzie A. Evans Lafayette St City Daisy Swartz Dalton John R. Thomas S. Lincoln Ave C. R. Lively The Scranton Dairy Co A. E. Lester Vine St Mr. Wm. Cawley Price St. City

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