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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1895

Page

8

Epworth League Elects Officers In Cardonalde Meeting

Epworth League in Cardonalde held its monthly business meeting in the church Sunday school. Officers elected include President J B Kilpatrick Secretary Berthier Dix Treasurer Mamie Stephens and Organist Lena Bronson. Ten new members were admitted and the treasurer reports an 41.38 balance. A recognition social followed with all present enjoying the event.

Epworth League J. B. Kilpatrick Berthier Dix Mamie Stephens Lena Bronson

Trinity Guild to Host Supper and Entertainment

The Trinity Guild of the Episcopal church will host a supper and fan entertainment tonight at Mrs. G W Evans home 4 Wayne Street. The program features the citys best musical and literary talent and is open to the public for a pleasant evening.

Trinity Guild of the Episcopal Church G.W. Evans Wayne Street

Miss Maggie Powderly Injured in Terrace Street Fall

Miss Powderly a Terrace Street saleslady at the New York store was injured when she stepped back into an open cellar trap door and fell. She suffered severe bruises but no bones were broken and is under Dr. Gillis care.

Maggie Powderly Terrace E Street Miss Powderly New York

Funeral for Miss Mary Mullady Held at Local Church

The late Miss Mary Mullady's funeral took place yesterday from her home on South Church street. A requiem mass was led by Rev. John Griffin with assist from Rev. M F O Rourke of Wilkes-Barre. Burial followed in St Rose cemetery with pallbearers David Morgan George Schaff J W Kilpatrick M B Mundi gan Thomas Nealon and Richard Kilpatrick.

Mary Mullady South Church Street John Griffin M. F. O'Rourke Wilkes-Barre St. Rose Cemetery David Morgan George Schaff J. W. Kilpatrick M. B&b. Mundigan Thomas Nealon Richard Kilpatrick

Unfortunate accident injures worker at Delaware and Hudson yard

John Dennis of Rock Avenue suffered injuries while at his duties in the Delaware and Hudson yard. While changing operation, he attempted to mount a passing hand car and was struck by an unseen stick, throwing him to the ground. He sustained neck and shoulder injuries and will be off work for several days.

John Dennis Rock Avenue Delaware and Hudgon Yard Dennis

Sunday social to aid Christmas fund at Baptist church

The Sunday school classes of Mrs. T B Jepson and Miss Lucy Joslin host a social this evening at the Baptist church. The program features Temperial and Magnolia quartets, Hunt and Wilson with mandolin and guitar, Mesdames Benton and Avery in vocal duets, plus recitations and other attractions.

T. B. Jepson Lucy Joslin Baptist Church Temperial Magnolia Messrs. Hunt and Wilson Mesdames Benton and Avery

Coal Shaft Sinking Near City Hill by D. and H.

On the west hill about a half mile from the city line preparations to sink a shaft are underway to find coal. The shaft is seven feet square and twelve feet deep, atop a hill above the ravine of Hitile creek from Mountain pond Passes, with work conducted by the D. and H. company.

Hitile Mountain Pond

Water supply risk as streams freeze in city

Officials warn that all small streams feeding the city water supply are frozen solid, cutting off virtually the entire supply while consumption continues. Ponds Nos 4 and 7 are being lowered daily, raising fears of suffering if a famine occurs.

Local Notes From The City In Brief

Michael McAndrews jailed after wife accuses him of stabbing attempts. Sally Manufacturing Co of Oxford makes iron sleds and novelties. Mrs Henry Pierce of John Street is home recovering from grippe. Mrs Mary Healey, formerly of the city, visits here. J J Curran of Wilkes Barre visited. Charters child recovering from diphtheria and seen about the house. M K Harnden and M K Purdy return from the League of American Wheelmen state convention in Philadelphia. Mrs Robert Ducksberry sidelined by grippe. C Buck of Kimira Erie division freight in town yesterday. Joseph Kelly of Olyphant in town. Bryden ill with bronchitis. A young Lynott suffered epileptic spasms on Main Street.

Michael McAndrews Sally Manufacturing Company Oxford N. Y Mia Henry Pierce John Street Mra Mary Healey Wisconsin J. J. Curran Wilkes-Barre Charters M. K. Harnden M. K. Purdy Philadelphia League of American Wheelmen Robert Ducksberry C. Buck Kimira Erie Yester Joseph Kelly Olyphant Bryden Lynott

Holiday Specialties Line Sours Through Nonsensical Slogan

A garbled OCR line about holiday specialties mentions chai and brands but lacks coherent facts or clear individuals or organizations to describe. The fragment reads as a marketing line with stray words, offering no verifiable event or context.

Fatal accident on Miller farm near Tunkhannock township

A young man Stephen Artel from Hazelton worked for Fred Miller and died after a falling tree trapped him at Miller’s farm in Tunkhannock township. Miller attempted to free him, but help arrived too late. Authorities deemed the death accidental with no inquest. Frank Artel of Dupont notified.

Carry Sperry Sayre Lemon and Dimpock Braintrim Fred. Miller Tunkhannock Township Stephen Artel Hazelton Mr. Miller Miller Artel Ariel Frankaftel Dupont Milles Morris Minneman Hilkowich Bros Vvalusing Harry E Farmers’ Institute Court House John Hamilton George T. Powell State of New York N. LB. Critchfield Somerset County D. W. Herman State Board of Agriculture M. J. Leonard Tacoma Wash Philipsburg Montana Jane William Hammond H. A Sultiff Groff Sullliff Paul du Challlu Stovton Dayne Laceyville Eltisena Laceyville Baptist Church J. A. Jayne Mra Eredato Falls School

Local Notes From Old Forge and Surrounding Towns

Miss Phoebe Davis of Dunmore visits Miss Lydia Reed. Hunting trip to Lake Ariel by W Merritt and P McPeak. Harry Tooley of New York visits his parents. Walter Williams, previously injured, can walk with crutches. Miss Stella Phinney and Bertha Preston of Scranton visit M. V. Stark’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Atherton of South Eaton visit friends. Mrs. D C Reed and Mrs. J R Wilson visiting Jersey City. Mrs Nettle Lamont and Miss Musette Ideall spend Sunday in Wilkes-Barre. The Ladies’ Aid society meets at the parsonage this afternoon. James Clarke dies and is buried at Hyde Park cemetery after long residence in Carbon Hill. He leaves a wife and grown children.

Phoebe Davis Dunmore Lydia Reed Wharton W. Merritt P. McPeak Lake Ariel Harry Tooley New York Walter Williams Stella Phinney Bertha Preston Scranton William Filley M. V. Stark Chester Atherton South Eaton D. C. Reed J. R. Wilson Jersey City Nettle Lamont Misa Musette Ideall Wilkes-Barre Ladies’ Ald Society James Clarke Hyde Park Carbon Hill

New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Relie in Mx Hours as a speedy remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. It claims rapid pain relief in the urinary tract for both men and women, reducing water retention and easing passage. The copy emphasizes immediate effects and urges readers to seek this remedy for swift results.

Pittston Tribune Advertising Office Notice

Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune at 6 Williams Street handles advertisements and job orders with prompt service. all notices received there will be processed and acknowledged.

Pittston The Scranton Tribune Willams Street

Two Italians Fight Over a Game of Cards The Result

At about one o'clock yesterday afternoon a brutal murder occurred in the Italian quarters Spring Alley Williangelo and Distash argued over a card pot of twenty cents Distasio drew a knife and mortally wounded Dangelo Distasio fled toward Kennedy street but was pursued and captured Chief Loftus then jailed him An inquest and hearing followed with details of the injury and knife used The victim was unnamed but described as a quiet unmarried man Distasio is described as short and vicious The weapon is a six inch blade The suspect offered no comment and the case heads to county jail also a Pittston business directory entry for Wright & Co. plumbing and a note on used goods

Spring Alley Williangelo Giovanne Distash William Dangelo Jangelio Distasi Ailleto Dangelio Nichol Margaretno Dangelo Dastasio Distasio Ao Tiger Kennedy Street Charles Main Water Street William Owens Henry Rushel Chief Loftus Loftus Alderman Loftus Nicol Margarato Barrett

Taylor News Briefs Sketch Local Losses And Events

Miss Susie Morris loses a pocketbook on Main and Grove streets. finder will see name on railroad ticket. Misses Kate Frutiger and Lisale Schuer visited from South Scranton yesterday. Anna Bonner, 23, dies at home in Sibley. funeral to be announced. Independent Social club held a well attended weekly social in Taylor hall. Cantata Little Red Riding Hood to be played by No. 4 school scholars at Weber's rink tomorrow. James Clark of Mudtown funeral held. services at Steadham Catholic church with a solemn high mass. Interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Taylor Holden and Wyne mines idle for rest of week. Cantata The Blacksmiths Children performed by Band of Hope of the Welsh Congregational church to large crowd. cast listed with many names.

Susie Morris Scranton Dr. Weston Main Street Grove Street Miss Morris Kate Frutiger Lisale Schuer South Scranton Yaterday Anna Bonner Sibley John Bonner Independent Social Club Taylor Hall Little Red Hiding Hood No. 4 Weber's Rink James Clark Mudtown Steadham Catholic Father Jordan Hyde Park Taylor, Holden and Wyne Band of Hope Welsh Congregational Church Will Thompson Thomas Thomas Hob Bootblack David Davis Harry Prentice Handel Griffiths Grace Prentice Susie Davis Tom Prentice Grier Phillip

Evans Family Names Appearing in Local Ledger

The list includes Daniel Evans Arthur Evans Evan Howells Willis Morgans Oscar Thomas and Josoah Reese as names appearing in the community record.

Daniel Evans Arthur Evans Evan Howells Willis Morgans Oscar Thomas Josoah Reese

Officers Elected At Frearcamp Sons of Veterans

At a regular meeting of Robert R. Frearcamp No. 250 Sons of Veterans, officers were elected for the coming year including Thomas H. Rinker as captain Reese Morgan as first lieutenant F E B Kennedy as second lieutenant Fred Safford John Mices and A J Ronshey as camp council Also note Young Hopkins sustained a crushed foot at Mount Lookout after an incident with two loaded cars and Mount Lookout Electric expansion into a second tunnel progresses with N Reapson Hutchins Co pursuing action against the burgess over imprisonment of their men

Robert R. Frearcamp Sons of Veterans Thomas H. Rinker Reese Morgan F. E B. Kennedy Fred Safford John Mices A. J. Ronshey Camp Council Young Hopkins Mount Lookout Mount Lookout Company N. Reapson Hutchins & Co J. W. Baker Boles Luzerne Edward Regell Mantawny Plymouth Bennett Dorranceton John Wilson

Miner Injuries From Roof Shot In Dela ware and Hudson No. 1

Assistant foreman William Tennis and miner Patrick Loughney narrowly escaped death when a prop was removed during roof inspection at Dela ware and Hudson No. 1. A concussion toppled buck and rock injuring Tennis, with Loughney lightly hurt. one man suffered a broken nose and facial cuts. Emma May Knight wed George W. Watson in Pasadena California yesterday. William Artha and family departed for Grass Valley Arizona to start a ranch and stock venture for eastern markets.

William Tennis Patrick Loughney Delaware Hudson No. 1 Tennis Loughney Emma May John Knight George W. Watson Pasadena California William Artha Grass Valley Arizona Artha

Hardenberg Parties and Holiday Plans In Honesdale

Hon EF Hardenberg and wife in Philadelphia for senate committee sessions. Perry Dean of Danville visiting daughter Mrs W M Gardner. Louise Hardenberg left for New York. Erie railroad offers Friday excursion to New York for $1.40 round trip. Fishermen busy with nets seines and tipups. Miss Kate Stanton improving after illness. Churches preparing special Christmas music.

EF. B. Hardenberg Philadelphia Hardenberg Senate Committee Perry Dean Danville W. M. Gardner Louise Hardenberg New York Erie Honesdale Kate Stanton

Teething Syrup and Barber Gag in Noisy Shop

A comic dialogue unfolds as a barber taunts a customer over a so called joke about dots and nicks while daubing the customer’s left eye. The customer retorts and exits in frustration as a new victim sits for a playful insult. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup advertised as a teething remedy is noted with price. Engraved silver thimbles offered.

Nicks Nix

Notable Local Appointments and Events This Week

Dr Handrick departed Monday for Cleveland Ohio to assume a hospital post. Jim Burwick a railroad worker and Christian leader will speak Monday evening Dec 23 at the Railroad YMC A hall. A grand boxing tournament led by Prof Louis Jester of Binghamton is set for Wednesday evening in Kistler hall Great Bend.

Hood's Sarcorparilla Promises Digestive Relief

A reader testimonial touts Hood's Sarcorsparilla as a blood purifier and digestive aid. The user describes severe indigestion, fatigue, and poor sleep improved after taking Hood's Sarcorparilla and Hood's Pills, praising their mild but effective action.

At the Barber's A Jolly Customer Traps Barber With Joke

In a Brooklyn barber shop a heavy cheerful customer jokes about cats and Hana while the barber readies his razor. The exchange escalates as the barber questions the joke and prepares to shave, highlighting comic miscommunication.

New York Tribune Brooklyn Anid Aeed Hanes Hana Seki Ikeen i

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