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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1898

Page

10

Christmas Program at Carbondale Methodist School

The Carbondale Methodist Episcopal Sunday School outlines a Christmas program for Monday night with recitations songs and readings by Gladys Edwards Grace Hunter Cecil Smith Cora Colwell and others plus a school-wide procession and a concluding Christmas tale. A second Congregational service in the evening features organ music readings prayers songs and a closing doxology with Christmas gifts to students.

Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Mise da Snyder Gladys Edwards Grace Hunter Cecil Morgan Lesher Lantipa Brin Nmaxe Carel Aliee Tuttle Tuet Stanton and Powell Snow Lakes June Fitzpatrick Jesus the King of Glory Mina Rank Lela Hawkinson Torantles Santa Chang Ida Morgen Florence Hunter Clyde Whitfield Nellie Staunton Carl Bly Chidys Price Raymond Marcy Little Stranger Alexander Trinity Episcopal Congregation

Local Social and Civic Notes From New England Town

Stonington residents Mr and Mrs George Pendleton visit relatives in North Church Street. Sarah Burr returns from Rye N Y seminary. Aldermen J J Bunnell and W S Kirby attend Shanton visitors. John Gavin moves from Gordon Avenue to Chicago. Knights of the Mystic Shrine district nominates officers. Masons hold quiet banquet after installation. Mrs Mark Brendon and daughter Anna attend a funeral in Lawrence Mass. Fell Township schools to operate Dec to Jan 2. Womatches Relief corps to host installation and social. Alderman E M Lowery fined 200 for striking collector A L Wright. Funeral of Mrs D D Jenkins at Uniondale. Mrs J O Simpson hosts Miss Cora Ellis. Mrs G A Singer recovers. J A Burns returns to Watertown N Y. Forest City man Joseph Ducinapy admitted to Carbondale hospital after injuries from mine cars.

George Pendleton Stonington, Conn Clive Joseph Avery North Church Street Sarah Burr Rye Seminary J. J. Bunnell W. &. Kirby Shanton John Gavin Gordon Avenue Chicago Pioneer City Castle Ancient Order Knights of the Mysthe E. M. Lowery Aldermain Jones A. L. Wright D. D. Jenkins Uniondale Mirc J. 0. Simpson River Street Cora Ellis Waoymart G. A. Singer J. A. Burns Watertown N.Y Joseph Ducinapy Carbondale Hospital Yerverdag

St Patrick convent fair opens and continues evenings

A live attendance at the St Patrick’s convent fair in Olyphant featured performances by the Serenade band Archbald vocalists Miss Tighe Dempsey and the Foote brothers Archbald and others. The event will run on holiday evenings. Funeral of Meeud, child of Mr and Mrs Edward Jones of Tiger Valley, was held with service at home and burial in Union Cemetery. Misses Anne and Elia Schuger visit Avoca. Mrs W B Davis of Susquehanna Street is ill. Miss Kate Atherton of Clarks Summit visits her sister.

St. Patrick’s Convent Vna Intekawanna Street Archbald Vocat Ti¢gie Dempsey Pultar Jozeph Richard Foote T. ¢. Cummings Méeud Edward Jones Tiger Valley Union Cemetery Anne Elia Schuger Avoca W. B. Davis Susquehanna Street Kate Atherton Clark's Summit

Burglary Attempt at Atherton Brothers Store in Taylor

Boralore attempted a break in at Atherton Brothers on Main Street late at night. They cut the side door, frightened by passersby and escaped. witnesses include John Proper of Archbald and others. Local events also note forthcoming marriages, lodge activities, and residents visiting relatives.

Boralore Atherton Brothers Main Street Escaine John Proper Lizzie McCormack Hye Park Mary Alton John ‘Pricey Poplin Bouth Tavier Sons of Temperance Honrs Sperber Tuyvlor Street Fennia Cooper Wilkes Peter Price Forty Fort Thomas Wvans Keystone Academy Pfactoryville William T. Evans Washington Street Richard Davis Fade Park Richard Roberts Taylor Street Wilehowe Eva Mueselman Rangomo Messie Thotchan John Jenkins William Powell Providence Sundin Taylorville Knilpiits Pythias Webb Deeard Oh John Keogh William Herbert Rendham Albert Phillips Secranton Wayne County

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD COMMUNITY NOTES

Mr and Mrs Enoch James of Weet Masfeld spent Monday in Scranton. Rev Mir Posten has accepted the call to First Baptist Church pastorate. J W Morris transacted business in Scranton. Misses Mary Caffery and Mildred Johnson visited Carbondale. Invitations issued for social in Enterprise hall next Monday. H D Carey made a professional trip to Scranton. Margaret Thompson returned from Scranton. Frances Maxwell visited town from Carbondale. Duncan Cameron was in Honesdale. Mrs Fritta Hemyiriaht improving at Second street. Dr S B Mover left for Trickler Pa. Javot Van Siekle returned from Lone Pond with large strings of pickerel. Christmas exercises at First Baptist church tomorrow night. Rushbrook lodge members visited Willowleaf lodge at Hast Benton. Rushbrook team worked second degree. Aurora lodge elected officers: Worshipful Master Frat Hemetright, Senior Warden Jon W Willamne, Junior Warden William Rawlings, Treasurer Calvin Wall, Secretary D Davis, Trustees John F Nicholson Andrew Carter H A Willman, Hombley fund trustees S D Davies Frank Hemetright J H Wheeler, Grand Lodge representative Augustus Battenberg.

Enoch James Weet Masfeld Scranton Mir. Posten First Baptist Church J. W. Morris Mary Caffery Mildred Johnson Carbondale Enterprise Hall H. D. Carey Mixe Margaret Thompson Frances Maxwell Yesterway Duncan Cameron Honesdale Tuesaday Fritta Hemyiriaht Second Street BE. Mover Trickler Javot van Siekle Lone Murons Frat Hemetvight Jon W. Willanme William Rawings Calvin Wall D. Davis John F. Nicholson Andrew Carter H. A. Willman Hombley Fund D. Davies Frank Hemetright J. H. Wheeler Grandlodge Agustus Battenberg

Funeral for Jeremiary Roamans Today at Methodist Church

Funeral services for the late Jeremiary Roamans are set for today at 10.90 in the Methodist church. A social schedule includes a later entertainment at the Methodist church next Friday evening by Mr and Mrs Ja Vi Cake for Junior lounge fundraiser. Ella June Meade, a favored entertainer, is expected to perform. Poulowan lodge Daughter of Rebekkah conferred an initiatory decree on one candidate last Tuesday evening. The W. M. Miller reception last night was a success both socially and financially. Teachers Mre W W Bard Miss Carrie Watkins Miss Dunia Wall Miss Alma WilsoA and Miss Joale Lindsay with Mr Floyd A Wrigley attend the Institute at Tunkhannock this week. Christopher Mathewson Jr. and Myra Boraque, both students at Uck-

Jeremiary Roamans Methodist Church Ja. Vi Culke Ella June Meade Poulowan Lodge Rebckah Rey W. M. Miller W. W. Bard Misa Carrie Watkins Mise Dunia Wall Alma Wilaoa Joale Lindsay Floyd A. Wrigley Tunkhannock Christopher Mathewson Myra Boraque Uck

Local News Briefs Touch Family Ties and Travel

The notice mentions Hiram Chase of Fleetville father of town resident Fred Chase, a son born last Tuesday. J K Towelgig has taken a book firm post in Boston Missouri and tours Berke county promoting it. Miss Breely Gardner clerks at Woolworths in Scranton during holidays. Next Monday at the Baptist church a sleet singing class concert closes.

Hiram Chase Fleetville Fred Chase J. K Boston Moes Berke County Misa Gardner Woolworths Scranton The Baptist Church

Purchases and illnesses sweep through Main Street area

M Hendler buys Frank Cul tingham’s entire stock and moves it to the former Cul tingham building. Four-year-old James Mitchell of Main Street is ill with scarlet fever. Funeral plans for Mrs. Margaret Kennedy are announced with rites at St Agnes and interment at the Catholic cemetery. A Christ Episcopal class was confirmed by Bishop Talbot and holy communion administered. Welsh Congress notes and a marriage in the Hichard Hughes family are also reported.

M. Hendler Hoose and Ehoes Frank Cultingham Business Logentier James Mitchell Meg Mee James Mitchelhot Margaret Kennedy Tribune A J. Coronet Agnes’ Catholic Church Carbondale Erie Myer Christ Episcopal Church Hev Ethelbert Talbot George S&s. Eimey William &. McLainghlin Arthur Reese William White Charles Birtholomew Henri Bartholomew Kate Biarthalomew Ben MirLoaughlin Stella Stephens Lille Woegarih Siegie Francis Helen Arnold Martha Rehhein Mre. Lease Rowe Pitti Talbot David Hichard Hughes Mary A. Wilkineon Evans

Local Notes From Peceville and Nearby Areas

Mr ad Ales and Miles Wademuin presented their son Roy with a fine cold watch for his twenty first birthday. Mr M W Callender of Wilkinsinine visited Mr and Mrs S J Callender early in the week. Mike Angele Williams resumes position at Perkwilhe store after a brief absence. Ilvetrician W A L Price resigned from the New York and Scranton Coal Company mines and moved to Playela Wurg to join Barton Electrical firm installing a complete electric milling plant. The Delaware and Hudson wreck at Mill Creek yesterday morning delayed passenger traffic and late delivery of The Scranton Tribune. Mire M J Root of Ohio is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A Reynoulds.

Ad Ales Miles Wademuin Roy M. W. Callender Wilkinsining J. Callender Mike Angele Willams Perkwilhe Ilvetrician W. A L. Price New York and Scranton Scranton Tribune Mire M. J. Root Ohlo, Pa A. Reynoulds

France's Army Strength and Organization Described

The piece explains the structure of the French army, detailing active forces, reserves, territorial units, and overseas troops in Algeria and Tunis. It notes universal liability to arms, three year active service, ten in reserve, and six in the territorial reserve, with totals of officers and men across home and colonial forces.

Chicago France Algiers Tunis Ite Opey Spain

Sheriff Sales of Real Estate in Lackawanna County

Writs of fieri facias and venditioni exponas compel sale of multiple properties in Madison and Lackawanna counties. Premier lot ownership includes two story and one story frame dwellings with outbuildings and improvements. Purchases to satisfy judgments against defendants Simon Adamovitch, Mike Adamoviteh, William J Jones and Mary Jones among others. Sale to be held at the court house in Carbondale on a specified January Friday.

Piers Pachis Levari Pachies Corning Lackawanna County Berinton Jencoek Simon Adimoviteh Mike Adamoviteh Lownie Mickers Street Hickory Street Badinning BM. Smith M. Notiehak Lackawiona County Paege Talidiog Wolding Joseph Sommerson Simon Adamevfech Mike Adameviteh Tri Siac Duncan McMurtrie Moosie Lickawanna Borough Lackiwarnna Pennsylvani Chere MH. Stark Mill Creek Stark Liackawanna River Eresald Bafern Dune McMirtrie Petit Dauuaer Tey Hrorgkh D Taylor Aty'y Frederick Sohdenaver Minerva Byehoonover Gooree Foud Abinto Tavekuworn County Penneyivilla Summit Park Annex FP. W. Milner Salt of Guarantee Ravings Lown Taroetment Company Frederick Bohoenover Minerva Bohoenover George TD. Brown O'Malley Atty

Judgment sales and property liens in Scranton and Carbondale

The document lists numerous judicial executions and liens involving properties in Scranton Lackawanna County and Carbondale. It names debt actions against William J. Jones and Mary Jones, A J Ree, J Tinnell, Nora Roche, and others, detailing seized lots, parcels, and dwellings, with descriptions, boundaries, and improvements, plus attorney references and judgment numbers. The notices cover lots on Lackawanna and Francis A Griffin additions, Apple Street, Kirhmont Avenue, Fourth Avenue, and other city blocks, including two story frame dwellings and stores, with dates and term references from 187 to 1898 and other unsettled specifics.

Dunes T. Tinnell Diinione Lackawanna Pontsolacha Gant Jaenpike Apele Street Mom. Spencers W. Vinnell New Dinneil Berrien Tanckwan Pevisvivantia Berita al Griffin Berunton Charies Patrick New Schitler Bulliing and Latin Association of Scranton Pin Robert M. Evans Lavin Dom Vaery

Foreclosure Notices and Property Descriptions in Lackawanna County

Several defendants’ properties in Scranton and surrounding townships are listed in foreclosure notices. The records describe parcels on Carter Street and Arch Street, Lackawanna River boundaries, and lots in Summit Park Annex and Woodlawn Park with improvements including houses, outbuildings, and gardens. Attorneys are listed alongside case numbers and term dates.

Sheriff Sales Reported on Multiple Norwich Area Properties

The document lists multiple execution sales in Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. It details parcels in Scranton and Dunmore, with deeds to be foreclosed on private houses and several lots, including properties on Millin Avenue and high street, with mineral reservations and two story frame dwellings. The notices specify land bounds, street names, and parties such as the heirs of Gillespie and the estate of Gillespie.

Dunn Brow Timmins Dunn Louwinn Piret Scranton County of Lackawanna Pennsylvania Beranton Lackiwotnn Deny Selec Amd Tlather Wetheroe Evan Prev Thomas A. Jounn Paul WL Parat Streeter & Lowry Attys William J. @hiffer Lackawinid Pennays- Yanta George Coray Dande James ‘Tihe Jobn HH Caapbell Gillespie Dune Lakwanna Parnay Eliy Szoermaten Tigo Avenue Cusick Avenue Peeteti Dennis Carnie Martin Gano Ariel Wile Donuts Ghapon Jolt Te Weed Janis Ise Lackawanns Dekeku Wansrel Ponmesivaitlin Hilgte Daekier Coghtan Lee Minera Cartolo Elias Ool Punmore Slate Miggs Street Gil Rikes Ste Othe Dunmore County and Plate Aferewald Migas Belo Guelesnie and Riess de Doephlans Seniitten Dackawarne Wayne Oak Streets Oak Street Tia Ah P. Thoms Willian Warner Williams Lot Churel Chureh Winton Estates Winton Thomas Bhotted Umvad Sh Fu Dranaury Orm Boragg Atty

France mobilizes vast military force estimates

The passage estimates France could field about 4 050 000 personnel across the active army, territorial forces, and reserves, with 2 250 000 active soldiers and 1 100 000 reserves, plus territorial units, noting such a force could not be mobilized instantly. It states France could quickly set into action an army of up to 20 000 men in an emergency.

Reas Erie Medical Co Buffalo N.Y France Sta

The Oyster Age Mystery Revealed by Fulton Market Find

An undated OCR fragment notes an oyster of age four years at market and a later specimen thought to be at least thirty five years old. The text discusses opinions on oyster aging and market handling, mentioning Fulton Market and various speculative methods.

Ion Weinklen Fulton

Chamberlains Court Ready The Remedy For Coughs

A dealer argues better price not needed if product is superior. Public chooses the best after seeing rival items. People trust Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy for coughs colds and croup, widely sold by Matthews Brow as wholesale and retail agents.

Anne Chamberlains Court Kennedy Matthews Brow

Sale Terms Notice

Terms of sale require fifty dollars cash when property is struck off and the balance in cash immediately after sale. If sold for costs, costs must be paid when struck off. Any properties not complying with these terms will be resold before adjournment.

Clarence E Pryor Sheriff of Beranton Pa

Clarence E Pryor serves as sheriff for the Beranton Pennsylvania office with duties described in the post during December.

Clarence E. Pryor Beranton

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