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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1894

Page

8

Local Notes On Borough Meeting And By Laws

The Ancient Order of Parenters met and adopted by laws. The borough council met last evening to discuss crosswalks and related business. Charies Carlin returned after a visit with Wilkes-Barre in Smith. Storts minds of this place have shut down for the year. Michael Mullin visited friends in Hyde Park yesterday.

Ancient Order of Parenters Charies Carlin Wilkes-Barre Smith Jermyn Yester- Stort Michael Mullin Hyde Park

Local notices mix in vivid town news and fortunes

The column reports social and civic items from Mrs Withrow’s rouge to church services led by Rev George Hine. theatre shifts and empty seats at the Opera House. rising land values in the borough and retirement appeals. travel to Wilkes Barre and New York. school and livestock concerns including tuberculosis in cows. a Vose barn fire. local schooling moves in Duahore Sullivan and Mehoopany districts. Christmas plans, church services, and a new cabinet organ for Mehoopany. a dead horse carcass worry in Factoryville. public figures like J W De Witt praised. and routine notes on roads, photography, and local business.

Withrow George Hine H.W. Bardwell Wilkes-Barre Washington Township Vose Lemon N. P F. Wilcox Nicholson T. W. Tiffany Fred Miller Tunkhawnock Township Charles Lewis Beaumont Schools Duahore Sullivan County Miss Fasvett Forkston Elmer SheMer George Gunider Lena New York City Winton William M. Reynolds, Jr Lafayette College Fannie Ball Washington, D. C Mehoopany Factoryville Breese Henry Leipham James Stonier Eunice Day Nichols Oin Aii Alvin Day Nelwyn Lee Keeler House St. Peter's Episacopal Church

Local News Briefs From Pittston And Surroundings

John Aikman visits with brother Charles of Wear Avoca before returning to Daur Mines Mik county. Mrs. Harry Kneebone recovers and is mobile again. Chester Smiles visits Pittston. Mrs John McQuirk calls on Pittston friends. No. 2 school plans an entertainment at O Malley’s hall Friday with singing and dialogues. admission six cents. Langore Presbyterian church hosts an evening prayer meeting led by Rev A J Weisley.

John Aikman Fie Charles Wear Avoca Daur Mines Mik County Mia Litterley Miles Carrie Paylor Pittston No. 2 O'Malley Langore Presbyterian Church A. J. Weisley Harry Kneebone Chester Smiles John McQuirn West Avora Moniuy

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia

An advertisement proclaims a “Mystic Cure” that rapidly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 8 days. It claims immediate symptom relief and disease disappearance, with the first dose offering notable benefit. Sold by Matthews Bros Drug Store in Scranton.

Matthewa Broa Druggiate Scranton

Hallstead Notes Mixed With Local Doings and Events

Hallstead residents hear about a Christmas number of The Tribune and attend entertainments at the Young Men’s Christian association hall. A meeting about electric lights is planned, a new brick school is rumored, and church events are announced. Incidents include an infant’s funeral, a boy shot by a stray cartridge, and various visits by locals to nearby towns.

G. W. Capwell Church Street Horace Simmrell Factoryville Mite Kittie A. Pike Pannie Simmrell The Tribune Perry Brea Brooklyn N. Y Misa Lenn Clark Young Men's Christian Association Presbyterian Church Henry Curry Pittston Curry Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Hullstead Fusure Mira Michael McManus Burt Watson Mainstreat Trith School Literary Union Hallstead Fire Engine and Hore Company M. 8. Lamb L. BE. Titing A. F H. Chichester C W. Bankes Michael Hays Frank Lawrence A. H. Chchester Nelson McLoud Nar Talmage J.T. Ross Marvin Barnes Wil Hoover C. Jr. van Wormer Lamb Georgia Binghamton Herald Down Lena Clark Binghamton John Chichester Susquehanna Railroad Christian Associaton Hall

Archbold Gilhool and Annie Manley Married in Scranton

Archbold M Gilhool of this place and Miss Annie Manley of Mitchell South Dakota were married yesterday afternoon at St Thomas church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Dr Lucan. The bride wore aloe colored landilowne with pearl trimming. After the ceremony the bridal party enjoyed a drive to Scranton and a reception at the bride's grandmother Mrs John Burke's home. The couple will honeymoon in South Dakota. Gilhool is an assistant superintendent with Metropolitan Life Insurance. Also announced were the Christmas Day wedding of John Lane Jr and Miss Annie Hughes of Bloomfield, and a minor mining accident in the Delaware and Hudson mine with minor injuries. Public schools will close Friday for Christmas. The issue includes an advertisement for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.

Githool Annie Manley Mitchell South Dakeum Selock Lucan St. Thomas’ Church Ter County Misa Nora Barmet PL FP Kielty Scranton Pourtiken John Burke White Oak Street Gilhool South Dakota Metropolitan Life Insurance Companys John Lane, Jr Cemetery Atrest Misa Kntle Mughes Bilem Super Oac John W. Lattis Laurel Euvet Delaware and Hudson Misley Side Siemans John J. Managan PL. McCaffrey Michael McDonnell Taylor

Forest City Society Notes Highlight Local Visits

Merritta Donovan returned to Scranton after a week with relatives. Flora and Stella Allen of Forest City visited Miss Charlotte Giles on Lincoln Avenue. Mr and Mrs Charles Goleman of Dundalt spent yesterday in the city. Miss Mame Corby visited Miss Mame Cumml of Green Ridge.

Mins Merritta Donovan Scrngton Flora and Stella Allen Forest City Mins Charlotte Giles Lincoln Avenue Mra Charles Goleman Dundalt Tisetts Mame Corby Mame Cumml Grenc Rige

Funeral services for James F. Farrell in Scranton

Funeral services for the late James F. Farrell who died in Lackawanna hospital Scranton Sunday morning were held yesterday. A high mass was celebrated at St. Rose church at 9:90 o'clock with Rev. Father Curran officiating.

James F. Farrell Lackawanna Hospital Scranton St. Rose Church Father Curran

Carbondale Strike of Grip Confines Burgess Maxey at Home

Local report notes Burgess Maxey confined to his home by grip illness. J Precentt of Susquehanna visits town, and L C G Smith of Carbondale was in town yesterday. A special Erie train will run after the Christmas concert. Joseph D. Clifton presents three nights at the Opera House starting Monday with Kaneh King Myrtle Kern’s Libby Pri 00 and Libby Pry. Prices 15 25 35 cents. A fundraiser collected by a traveling solicitor funds for a new night policeman. A business meeting elected J W Shrabee president John M Brown secretary and a committee to select the new officer. Tawi Bunthig chosen and began duties last evening.

Burgess Maxey J. Precentt Susquehanna L. C G. Smith Carbondale Erie Railroad Joseph D. Clifton Opera House Myrtle Kerns Libby Pri J. W. Shrabee John M. Brown Din BE Ames Dr. Taylor J. Rh. Fleming F. M. Dolph Tawi Bunthig

Christmas Entertainment Planned by Peckville Churches

Peckville Methodist Episcopal Sunday school announces a Christmas entertainment for Wednesday evening December 26. The Presbyterian Young People’s Society reports the Carnival of Days raised 17601. Mrs C H Wloes and Mr A Shaffer of Dunmore are noted. Oriental Star Tiles 688 and other items listed. Masonry officers were elected last Tuesday for the coming year and will be installed on St John’s Day.

Methodist Episcopal Church J. B. Oroverle Young People's Society of the Presbyterian Church C. H. Wloes A. Shaffer Dunmore Gilled Hloes Oriental Star Pree Mer Windsor Foster Joseph G. Bell Samuel M. Rogers

Father Mathew Opera House to Open With Uncle Tom's Cabin

Mrs Jane O Boyle, visiting from Patterson M J, has returned. The Father Mathew Opera House, remodeled at a cost over 5000, will open tonight with Uncle Tom's Cabin. Advance agent for Minnie Seonard's Theatrical company visited town for next week appearance.

Jane O'Boyle Paterson M. J Father Mathew Ingevilles Minnie Seonard

Miss Schoell to Wed Jutus Herbold in Honesdale

Miss Hannah Schoell will marry Jutus Herbold of Buffalo at her brother Fred Schwell’s home on Post Street today at 12 90. Immediate relatives attend. Joseph Crandall from the College of Dentistry Philadelphia returns home for the holidays. James M Welch visited Carbondale friends Tuesday. William Ferber circulated among Scranton acquaintances Tuesday. John Finnerty of Erie attended his grandmother’s funeral Tuesday. James and Thomas Finnerty also returned from college for the funeral.

Hannah Schoell Jutus Herbold Buffalo Fred Schwell Post Street Joseph Crandall College of Dentistry Philadelphia James M. Welch Carbondale Wiliam Ferber John Finnerty Erie

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