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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1898

Page

6

Wedding In Philadelphia Surprises West Scranton Friends

Mrs. Pedla 1 Manat of Beath Hyde Park avenue married Detach Their of Scutt Lincoln avenue in Philadelphia. Ceremony led by Rev. John R. Davis. bride Miss Pedla described as prominent in Scranton community circles. Mr Thomas, a Scranton postal worker, will reside at 155 South Streets Avenue.

John R. Thomas Scranton Quaker City John R. Davis Word Hyde Park Avenue Lincoln Avenue Philadelphia Frey Diebo Levine Alvin Vie Paochel Che Lepidets Acento Thomas Wound Chester South Streets Avenue Thomas Thoms Aaolphin Sheolowk Theme Tiymouth Conmeegadional Elaureh Iedie Shera Avenue Mission Youngs Worden Unie Mar Thomas Ta Aoe Attler Scranten Phyamounth Congregational Church

Funeral Rites Held For Late Pengamin Thorne

The funeral for the late Pengamin Thorne was held yesterday from the North Filmore avenue residence. Rev Thomas De Chanhs officiated at the service attended by many. Interment was at Washburn Street Cemetery with several pallbearers named and services concluding at the cemetery.

Pengamin Thorne Cupree Atiothwon Filmore Avenue Thomas de Chanhs Dick Sea Street Hapiet Washburn Stet William Ptherick John Neat Jeriellon Snyder Davie Thoms John Mord Otto Snyder Motas Phillipe Willian

Clefed Phrase Or Cipher From Lykttetatle Note

Fragmentary OCR style text hints at a jumble of advice and numbers. The readable parts mention a cough and a curve in a pond with a 250 figure. No clear event person or organization is identifiable.

Street Friends Attend Funeral Procession

Remains were borne to the cathedral cemetery for interment. many friends attended the service and procession.

Cathedral

Local Social Notes Offer Guests and Visits Across Town

Mrs J A Moore of South Nebecoit Avenue hosts Mrs Menes Chamberlin of Harford and Miss Edna Williams from Wells College in Aurora New York. Henry Thorne of Elkdale returns from a visit with John H Wilts on Rock Street. Mrs Pocrowler of Meridian Street hosts guest Miss Margate Sween at Olyphant. Evon Jones a portrait artist works in Beeperhort Newrea tall. Prof Rob Power at North Hretintey Avenue slowly improves from WD Triewte.

J. A. Moore South Nebecoit Avenue Mra. Menes Chamberlin Harford Edna Williame South Main Avenue Wells College Aurora N.Y Henry Thorne Elkdale John H. Wilts Rock Street Lillian Transite Whit Haven Booth Garfield Weenie Edwin Griffiths Cleveland Otto Pocrowler Meridian Street Hoa Finenine Doel Mifttinsinireg Ob. Power Hretintey Avenue Alowly

Consolidation planned by Father Mathew society at St Lewes

The Washington Boren Presbyterian elite WE hosted a Taols toorbitage dinner for New Vet's day. The committee on consolidation of the Father Mathew society met at St Lewes station to plan a consolidation with the St Pals Pleneer corps. A gathering will occur at Dhawhil's Hall on North Main Avenue to discuss the Catantia Chemiledt affair and the Quonunt event slated for March. Various local figures, including Jenkins, Marthe s, Sweeney, Mae Times, James Shirthi, and Bivens, have entered the contest and a meeting to consider the annual coûtume is planned for this evening.

Taols Toorbitage Mathew Gocleiv St. Law's Tuttalon St. Pals Pleneer Corps St Lewes New York Dhawhil North Main Avenue Milswbeth Jenkins Bileaterh Marthe S Kite Sweeney ML Mae Ewnel James Shirthi Inid Boriugt Ole Mirfit Dinorhior Pendint Sinlth White Messi Julie Matthewaen Bagh Hose Company Fpittetensiye Corprany Jermyn Columbia Chemical Company Century Howe Company Scranton Wilson Hose Company Peckvilly Arch Wild Hose Company Archbold Spom John ‘T.noll Atvenditiors Aleu Barunday Der Coorg Plata Tien Jobils Arlington Dole Quartelle Joeus Gutletis Ieerie Dastrimenial Yao Wentimes Weadeek Chenena Ailebey Thomas McGillown Sport Pit Officer Bawver Medowai Ninhey Arid Biante Uw Great Dent Hewriig Murress Powell Harry Decker Kim Hol Baer Tom Methoulhat Kpiscopal Church Lackawa Letchworth Marey James Predew John Krieser Mesure Charis Smith Pred Pletcher Harry Taylor Order of United American Siechonkes Laula Englewiter

Train collision injures man on East Market Street

A rider named Will Addis ndeen and a boy were hurt when a runaway car crossed the Dehnworre and Hudson tracks on East Market Street Saturday at 6 19. The man, Mr Adama, was thrown from the wagon and bruised, while the boy escaped with minor injuries. The gate tender may have left gates up and driven onto the tracks.

Will Addis Ndeen Chineehilla East Market Street Weloelk Mr. Adama Mr. Adame Cork

Local notices and odd fellows lodge updates in Hyde Park

A mixed set of local notices reports arrests for embenglement of a sixteen year old boy, chairing of lodge officers for Odd Fellows and Foresters, installations at Hiram lodge and Young Men’s Institute, and social visits in Hyde Park. Also mentions a basketball game between North and Green Ridge and residents William Mills and Henry Morris visiting relatives.

Adame Walter Moran Barniday Aldemnan Teverts Clark Day Alderman Fidler Mackey McDonough Mc Donough Hyde Park Order of Odd Fellows Chapelle Hat Cartondale Auf Lodge Foresters of David Jeffries Mawin Lewis Mawar Mor- Gat Wy Owens Senlie Beadte John Jolietubbens Headle John Butler Woolward Frei Woeemoan Junior Woodward David Thivie Thomas Wil Ter Sleot Hiram Lodge Free Masons Young Men's Institute Jamexn J. May James J. Plannigan John Miceins Pius Sweeney John W. Mullen Jines F. Lanett Carroll A. Fplenon T. Ed. Rennes J. A Downe John Chenowich Atherton Nelsom Enilere Roberts Helen Burbank Summit Avenue Te Hordwinly Henry J. Morris Ee Wit Morris V. Morris North Main Avenue

Local Borough Contest Sparks Indignation and Voting Disputes

Indignation erupts over borough election disputes as votes suppressed by court order prompt calls for punishment of wrongdoers. A packed schedule of holiday events follows, with performances by local troupes and fire brigade demonstrations set for December with charity and community spirit.

Cod liver oil emulsion praised for health benefits

A colonial-era advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil for its stomach-friendly taste and health benefits. It claims the product strengthens the body, colors the cheeks, smooths wrinkles, warms and invigorates without unpleasant odor, praising the clever masking of cod liver oil.

Scott Slott Ko boWek T Chamminee New York

Community Notices and Local Gatherings Chronicle

Local residents share events from a weekend in Scranton area. People from Mikeken Vinh to Kesele Austin visit relatives. workers at Murray’s coal company receive monthly pay. Church, fraternal, and choir activities mix with shipping news and upcoming social events at Odd Fellows hall.

Tea and social notices spread through Adama avenue gathering

Friday evening at Mrs Mies Teele Rove’s home on Adama avenue a party was held with attendees listed including Law Timmick Harry Dlnmick John Mitch cock Rose Surdam Clarile Ross and Lawrence Drink. A broad mix of personal updates and local events fill the fragmented report with mentions of attendance, health notes, moves, society groups and a surprise party at 107 Cardpor avenue.

Mies Teele Rove Adama Avenue Law Timmick Harry Dlnmick John Mitchcock Rose Surdam Clarile Ross Lawrence Kate Fox Busquehanna Bravens Westen Place Cod Hia Newton Crest Williams Kearney Mulberry Street Columbia Arenua Jivener Order of American Medianics James Muswell Frank Verdeman Albert Thomas Rees Prive Semtinel Joseph Tone M.D. Farnham Ieorge Henry Tal Osborne New York William Cox Marietta W. ¢. Manners Moose Norry Allwrt Thomas Joase Garahan Rev Pierec Hester Wels Albert Barts Conrad Snyder William Colfford

Five-man Chester gang robs Beaboard Oil office

A gang of five burglars robbed the Beaboard Oil works office in Chester, shot and bound watchman Joseph Mitchell, then escaped with about $100 from the safe. The description matches a larger group blamed for statewide break-ins and the Duryea murder of M. F. Corcorin.

Chester M. F. Corcorin Duryea Beaboard 6Il Joseph Mitchell

Germania Engine Company Annual Ball and St Johns Fair

P W Gallagher delivered a short address predicting a total of about 15 000 dollars from events in South Scranton including the Germania Engine Company annual ball and the St John church fair. The fair opened with elaborate decorations, gifts from local firms, and a turnout of hundreds for auctions and activities.

Funeral Notices for Patrick Cannon and Patrick Weir

Funeral services were held Saturday for Patrick Cannon at St John’s church with Mass at 9 20 am celebrated by Father Melley. Burial followed at Cathedral Cemetery. pallbearers listed. Also funeral for Patrick Weir of Hickory Street from his home to St Peters Cathedral for a 9 am requiem Mass. interment at Cathedral Cemetery with St Aloysius T A B members among pallbearers.

Fire Street Patrick Cannon St. John’s Church Father Melley Cannon Cathedral Patrick Walsh James Howard Patrick Heenan John McDonald Michael Barrett Edward Manning Patrick Weir Hickory Street St. Peters Cathedral J. J. B. Feeley St. Aloysius T. A. B. Society C. J. Ruddy John Brown Patrick Wahlsh Dennis Raine James Bolan James Johnson Milton W. Lowry Clark Lowry Maine Olive Lowry Wien Olive Street Themlore Kilngol Cehive Avenue Maury Mirgaretty Klingel John William Henry Khineel St. John's Church Wo'clock Mary McAdame Wis Cour Patrick Clark William Mc.Adams Pines GA Oeleek

Local notes and society items from the city

Sergeant Rafter returns from Porto Rico and visits Sergeant Edward Conley as typhoid recovery continues. Rafter presents a copy of the Daily Journal, Porto Rico’s first American paper, dated November 1. The Neptune Engine Company plans its twenty sixth annual ball at Germania hall tonight and the Club of Fifteen meets Saturday to form a social event at Hotel Host Monday. Dora Jones of Connolly and Wallace’s Wiry gods store lies ill at her sister’s home on Cellar avenue. Spruke returns from Ransom farm while Mrs Ben Moore is confined indoors. Jacob Munts of Cedar avenue suffers from illness.

Rafter Porto Rico Edward Conley Daily Journal Ponce Isaac Neptune Engine Company Germania Hall Club of Fifteen Hotel Hest Dora Jones Connolly & Wallace Wiry Gods Store John J. Gordon Cellar Avenue Spruke Spruks Ransom Mrz Ben FL Moore Jaco FL Munts Cedar Avenue

Hyde Park visitor joins Davie Street ladies in local club

Miss Mary Murtaugh of Hyde Park spent Sunday with the Misses Jeffers on Davie Street. The Sporting Life notes President Farrell of the New York State league has compiled catching stats for VS ONeill of Canandaigua. His strong work may lead to a faster company in the coming season.

Mary Murtaugh Hyde Park O'Neill

Attorneys Prepare Appeal to Supreme Court Over Borough Decree

Attorneys M J Donahoe T J Nunns and C Coniegys file papers in the Middle borough office seeking to set aside Judie Mivards decrees that establish the borough and secure a stay on the new borough government pending the appeal.

M. J. Donahoe T. J. Nunns C. Coniegys Te Pipers Supreme Court Midle Omee

Obituary notices of several local residents

Multiple obituaries outline the deaths of Mrs. Milton W. Lowry of Olive Street, Mrs. Thelmore Klingel on Cehive Avenue, Mrs. Mary Adams of Mineral Street, Owen Moran of Jackson Street, with funeral details and interment plans at local churches and cemeteries. The notices praise survivors, funeral times, and locations.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Blood Taints

Clinic claims in old ad copy that Catarre in the head is cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla which eradicates scrofulous taints in the blood and rebuilds the system. Hood's Pills are recommended as a companion to Hood's Sarsaparilla to cure all ailments.

Catarre Hood

Chance to buy winter clothing at liquidation sale

Assignees for creditors announce a ten day sale of stock at 14 Penn Avenue Beranton near St Charles hotel. Large lots include 5000 men s business suits and overcoats at deep discounts, all wool pants and youth sizes, with hours until 9 p m and Saturday until 11 p m.

Penn Avenue Chartes Hotel Beranton F.'s St. Charles Hotel

Drain-O Coffee Substitute Arrives in Stores

A new preparation named Grain-O replaces coffee in grocery stores. Marketed as gentle on delicate stomachs, Grain-O costs 3 cents per package and is advertised as indistinguishable from coffee in taste.

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Della P. Evans Bull’s Dr. Bull Cou North Scranton Globe Warehouse Christias Colgate’s Yancy Hoisery Globe Dunmore de Pine Mikeken Vinh Kesele Austin Tthiew Thule James Hilly Uhutch Street Ae Employen A. Th FL M. Spender Coal Company AML Meiiers Sre Agitoran Medway Jones Weber Alex Hrvien Dinlivy Street Pyytts Bright Batunday Harper Street St. Mark’s Charles Pietcher William “Oliller Tlheket Na Commmittee Crder Moarvin Tuttle A. Be Miter Acob. Theles H A Gerling Pittston Thomas Henwows Church Street Henwood M Leh John Evans Company 1 Thirteenth Regiment Pennesivanks Wale Unter Previ- Hewes Sport Unduel Din Tow Michael Tulyer Walter Iesecker Penney Nellie Rorencrance Mitteton Scrotton Stove Works Green Ridge South Scranton ST. John's Church Fair P. W. Gallagher Germania Engine Company Fisstreet SN Oelook Thie Ludien Order of Hibernians Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association Drees Sodality J. W. Guernsey Perry Brothers Orenan Connell Father Melloy Connell Pavik Gallisher Gallagher Forest Band MBS OF News F. A. Hodgdon Malden Mass Johann Hoff THE NEW York Stock CO Bill Daily Washington Irving Rip van Winkle Tienday Dew Boise Chu Feather Mathew Hall Owen Moran Mr and Aire Moran Jackson Street Deccas Imne Winetctoak All Drugelstr. Matthews Bros Lyceum Reis & Forgunder Lessons LONIS de Wolf Charlatan Roeber Anic 5 Cran Nie, Bros Cot Tramplon Rocher Vontosts Guernsey Misa Dean Towison Porth Southend T. Swartzkopf Deak and Sporter Blue Star Ron Gram Wilskey St. Louis Penn Ave Scranton, Pa Just Reliable Luther Wyomaz Avenue Rte Peaana Festare Willeare Matthew, Bros HH. C. Sandereen
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