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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1898

Page

9

West Scranton day events mark weddings and funerals

Ceremony performed at residence of William R. Jones as Elizabeth Thionne wed Arthur Jenking. Annual Columbia Chemical Co ball, Panooka Tribe of Red Men event, and funeral for Peter Tierney noted. O'Toole injured. Masonic celebration planned tonight. Extensive list of attendees and arrangements described with floral decor and music by Bauer’s orchestra.

William R. Jones Columbia Chemical Company Panooka Tribe of Red Men Peter Tierney P. O'Toole Elizabeth Thionne South Main Avenue Arthur Jenking I South von Ruse Soped Willan Deveest Orion Nile Jones William Wiliams Weed Thomas Philatel Phin Mor Jon Phildelphe William SK Thomas Daewid Jenkins John Thomas Mercen Jenkins Eee Evan Jenkins Thomasa Jones Jones, Mr and Stradotin Hamlet Jones Thinteldimes Mary Taverick Wate Phillips Sarah Melbaum Ysis Elizabeth Ellen Tones David Anthony David Willine Reeete Loewis Liew Eliyn Jones J. Anthons Ovi Meith John Ova T. Mons Morgan I. Avast Ph den- Kins de Davies J. Gother RL Burchell W. Davies

Masonry Installation Ceremony Promises Local Events

A fragmented notice describes St John’s Day activities and an upcoming Masons installation ceremony. It mentions officers to be installed in Masonite Wall and a gathering at Moar’s ball after the ceremony, with marching to a nearby location and public proceedings surrounding the event.

St. John'’s

Jute Trouble Remedy Sparks Curiosity

A fragmented note hints at a remedy described as wonderful for jute trouble with claimed effects. The text is garbled and lacks clear details about the remedy’s composition, source, or proven outcomes.

Seventh Annual Ball of Columbia Chemical Club at Mears Bell

The Columbia Chemical Company No 5 hosted its seventh annual ball at Mears Bell. Members and guests enjoyed music by Lowenice’s orchestra, with 24 couples dancing and a program featuring dances and jokes. Master of ceremonies John W. Walker presided, and a reception and committee team organized the event.

Columbia Chemical Company No. 5 Mears’ Bell Lownetice Fin Couplman Sane Copii Cumyuany Cireles Mdi Cereminies John WH Walker Axsistant Robert Heth Joseph Oliver Chacirman Fran Walters Mr Ptice WL Jones Boldis H. Colle Samuel Morris Communister Hirt Kigsley Jet W. Lana Fo Phillips BP. Warnke TR. I. Williones AL BL Holmes A. J. Lewis F Jeremiah J. Kingsley T. Jones Wy ¥. Griffins

Accident hovers over North Main tinner PP O'Toole

PP O'Toole, a tinner for the plumbing and tinning firm of Gib ney and Willams on North Main avenue, met with an accident yesterday morning that could have been far worse. He is reported to be recovering.

PP O'Toole Gibney and Willams North Main Avenue Will

Retailers Slash Holiday Special Ties to Clear Stock

Store officials announce drastic price cuts to move all Holiday Special ties from inventory. They warn that many items now sell below cost as part of a clearance effort to finish the stock.

Man Injured After Fall From Roof in Jackson Street Incident

A man was confined to West Side hospital for several weeks after a fall from a roof on Jackson Street. He fractured his right ankle and suffered shock. He was placing a trough for roof drippings when a malvanized pipe became dislodged. He fell about eighteen feet, landed on his feet, but the jar was perforated and the ankle fractured. He resides at 440 Meridian Street.

West Side Hospital O'Toole Jackson Street Meridian Street

Epocial Services Plan At Hampton Street Methodist Church

Rev James Renninger leads a Sunday program at Hampton Street Methodist with chorister Trinman preparing morning and evening services. Morning includes scripture lessons anthems choir solos and a Bethlehem theme while evening features hymns and a full chorus with Mrs Randolph Jones as soprano soloist.

James Renninger Hampton Street Methodist Church Trinman Ethotelock Wilde

Surprise party for Miss Eilan Cummings at Price Street home

Friends gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs J F Cummings 1607 Price street for a surprise party in honor of Miss Eilan Cummings Vocal and instrumental music and dancing entertained the guests. Attendees included many named friends and neighbors.

Eilan Comrnines J. F. Cummings Price Street Mame Barrett Maggie Bigelin Annie Marrine Idgzie Gerrito Bertha Alive Bessie McLeon Celia Shearon May Campbell Sadie Quinn Annie Connolly Mame Reel Sarah Swift May Dougher Tessie Boyle Anne Kelly Annie McDonougd Mary Durkin Mamie Vanston Annie Callagher Hessie Wand Marcelo Sharpe Lisezie Dallas Jenile Jones Messrs William Parrett Arthur Mosier William McNulty Wille Regan Patrick Mack James Gibbons Philin Meloon Joseqi Martin Robert Doucher Willie Rohan James Kelly Willie Mu

Local Residents Welcome Visitors and Return Home

Lewis Lauman returns from Pottsville trip while Elizabeth Howells comes back from Parsons visit. Mr and Mrs For host Mrs Herman Hawes and niece Mise For from Tyrone. Rev James Hitches lectures in Kingston. Mrs Lot Ludwig hosts Mr and Mrs Albert Kenyon from West Erly. Ira Newton returns home for holidays. Mrs Prank Williams visits Williamsport with family. William Morgan visits Philadelphia. Jonnie Morecan returns from Stroudsburg visit.

Lewis Lauman North Sumner Avenue Pottsville Mies Elizabeth Howells Parsons For Hampton Street Herman Hawes Mise For Tyrone N.Y James Hitches North Lincol Avenue Kingston Lot Ludwig Hyde Park Avenue Albert EF. Kenyon Westerly Flt Ludwig Ira Newton Hagard, Pa Sem Helidaye T. M. Miller Washburn Street Prank Willimaert Williamsport William. Morgan Sunmner Avenue Philadelphia Mise Jonnie Morecan Stroudsburg

Kemp's Balwim remedy for coughs and lung ailments

An advertisement touts Kemp's Balwim as a guaranteed cure and relief for chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. The trial bottle is offered through druggists with pricing listed as ic and ec.

Price Ic

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Boost Bodily Strength

Ad claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters maintains bodily strength and keeps blood pure, promising ease and health benefits. The text emphasizes the tonic's effect on vigor and digestion as a daily aid.

Theas

Sale of Ladies' Aid Society Treasures Nears End

The Ladies' Aid Society sale saw most items disposed of and the refreshment tables well patronized, marking a successful fundraiser event.

Scranton Deliberations Include Bonwagh Annexation Debate

Marquette council and Young Men's Institute held a monthly meeting on Tuesday evening with a debate over annexing Dunmore to Scranton. The negative side won by one point, with judges presiding as local residents were named among speakers and observers.

Marquette Council Young Men's Institute Dunmore Scrantin John Hie Pius Sweeney James Lynott J.od Mas AL Byltott Maret Street W. A. Synott MaeDon Vavente Joseph Pyvans Patrick J. Malherin John K. Moran Patrick Carroll John Higgins Joseph McAndrews Wasne Avenue Sante Laws Dewey Hoes Company Harrington St. Mary's Hall Mra Kamback Nay Aug Avenue Church Avenue Davis Arthur Ditman Deacon Street Gsrip Margaret Push Green Street John Edwards Wayne Avenue Rice, Lavy & Co

Resignation of Scranton Pool Board Director Cited Time Duty

Fred J. Terpe resigns as Scranton pool board director saying he lacks time to devote to duties. Names floated as successors include Heuster, O Malley, Spraks, Herz, Miller and Rosar, many of German descent, with Terpe suggesting his successor will likely be German.

Fred J. Terpe Scranton Pool Board Cprenation Mer Terpye Jagat Tribune Terppe Spraks Ambrose Herz Michiel Miller George Rosar Woul UH Appointed

St John’s Church Fair Aims for Better Days and Fun

The St John’s church fair progresses with improved planning and details. Yesterday featured children’s day with a phonograph concert and a doll sale. Last night drew a good crowd for an enjoyable evening as the entertainment committee mapped St Patrick’s total abstinence night with St Joseph’s Minooka choir assisting.

St. John's Church St. Patrick's Society of St. John’s St. Joseph's Church Minooka

Comet Indge Knights Confer First Degree at Hartman Hall

Comet Indge and Knights of Pythiae held a regular session at Hartman’s Hall. Two candidates, Edwin Frable and Charles Rose, were conferred the first degree. Members urged to attend today’s services for Robert Robinson and other fraternal delegations. George Fruehan, Penn dental student, returns home for holidays. Funeral of Dr Stewart Heeser held in Hecktown cemetery.

Comet Indge Knights of Pythiae Hartman's Hall Edwin Frable Charles Rose Robert Robinson Seranten Saengerrunde Seranten Athletic Clih Nay Auge Tribe of Red Men Electric City Oun Eh Rosal Arcanum Camp 400 Patriotic Order Sons of America Club of Fifteen John P. Roehe Cherry Street Fulward S. Durkin Brook Street Democratic Party George Fruehan Dental University of Pennsylvania At Philadelphia Mickory Street Stewart Heeser South Scranton Easton Hecktown

Largest Stack to Select From Acknowledged by All

A broad array of options labeled as the largest stack to choose from received universal acknowledgment. The collection spans diverse categories and includes popular choices, reflecting wide public consensus.

Christmas Socials and Illness Across Lorenz Street Area

Local items report visits and gatherings at Lorenz store and homes on Washington Marion streets. Names include Mrs W H Wedeman ill, Mr and Mrs Frank Brown homebound with grip, Miss Anna Burke home from Manhattanville, and James H Powell awaiting rejoinment with the 11th U S infantry in January. Also notes Christmas bird collection at Lorenz store and holiday offerings at Jackson market.

Lorenz's Washington Marion Street T. E. Howley W. H. Wedeman Market Street Prank Brown Penn Avenue Lewis Uniondale Arch Johnston New York Street George Davis Ledgedale Green Hidge Street William Storie Dickson Avenue IL Newton Croft Lorenz Grip Jackson's Market Capourse Avenue Clive Mr. Powell Eleventh United States Infantry San Juan Porto Rico J. F. Hanagl Fred. Woodhull First Engineer Corps Fred Honolulu

Lackawanna and Luzerne Dental Association Elects Officers

The Lackawanna and Luzerne Dental Association held its monthly session in Wilkes Barre. Officers for the year were elected: President T. W. Thomas, vice president George C. Knox, recording secretary J. D. Mitten, corresponding secretary E. J. Donnegan, treasurer Nellie Carle. The annual banquet is set for January 17, 1890 at the Sterling hotel. Doctors Weatherly gave a microscope talk, with Scranton dentists Knox Struppler Stratton Donnegan Laubach Eynon and Wheaton in attendance.

Lackawanna and Luzerne Association Lackawanna and Luzerne Hollister Wilkes Barre Scranton BE. J. Donnegan George C. Knox T. W. Thomas J. 2D. Mitten KE. J. Donnegan Nellie Carle Weatherly Wilkes-Barre Knox Struppler Stratton Donnegan Laubach Eynon Wheaton

St Josephs Choir to Attend St Johns Church Fair

The St Josephs church choir will travel to South Scranton this evening for the programme at St Johns church fair. A good-sized delegation accompanies them. Michael King of Gilmore avenue is dangerously ill with pneumonia. The spring election stirs local healers. Due to the Incorporation of Mooselborough, several berths are to be filled.

St. Joseph's Church South Scranton St. John's Church Michael King Gilmore Avenue Moosle Hilleil

Large Realty Deal in Pike County Opens Blue Stone Region

The New Jersey Standard Blue Stone company bought over 7000 acres in Pike County including Parker's Glen and adjacent hamlets for about 226 000. Deeds recorded in Prothonotary Weestlebrook's office last week mark the largest such transaction. The firm plans immediate operations and to employ over 100 men, expanding territory once controlled by John Kilgour, the Blue Stone King.

New Jersey Standard Blue Stone Company Pike County Parker's Glen Robert Muirhead Jersey City N.J Frank Kilgour Passaic N. J John Agnew Paterson Prothonotary Weestlebrook Biondard Company Thue John Kigour

Obituary of James Meklale of Olyphant

James Meklale, long respected resident of Olyphant, died at his home yesterday morning after a brief illness. Survived by three sons and one daughter. Funeral from the family home on Dunmore Street tomorrow at 2 p.m. Interment in Bt. Potelek cemetery. Olyphant. J. D. Jynkine and Rey Jenkins noted as relatives in the notice.

James Meklale Olyphant Dunmore Street Potelek

Elevated Lake Shore Line Advances Through Chicago

The Lake Shore BR HR claims the only western elevated loop in Chiewsze and promises superior comfort and direct city access. All Chicago elevated trains reportedly pass the route and stop at Lake Shore station on Van Buren, ensuring prompt communication with nearly all city areas.

Lake Shore Chiewsze Chicago van Buren Street Lakeshore

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West Miss Thomas and Arthur Jenkins Mira Harriet Davie Booth Main Avenue Bauer Arringementa For Gabere David J. Davis James M. Eaton Wiljim J. Neave William Browning Charles We Lull THEI Panooka Tril Hheri-Garh Hall Okeotombtiee John Ate G. Pichler W. O. Morgan Kilah Peters T Davies J. Richards J. Merde Prentully Globe Warehouse Vaoluntiuby Dlenoere Choir Chote Priignr Merten Iiferlam Bermin Sauster Mfertary Oly Ploty Night’ Co.cc Mule Quattetta Meeere Preetwood, Mundie, Stone, Cate MS Chinn Stephene Whitehead Randolph Jones Sopritvo Miss Cummings Alumni Athletic Association Seymour Jones Th Eblectric City Wheelmen's Club Washington Camp Redmen's Hall J. Archie Jones Hebert Bidred K. Birtley L. V. Deckerp J. Miller Jackson Street Baptist Church Witnest Hernias Norma Nicholls Peter Tierney Luzerne Street Oclowk Cathedral Board of Nustee Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Hostetter North Scranton Henwood Captain Kamberk Clay Pottehione Dorranceton James Mackey Violet Foy Stanton Street Mary Davis William F Davis Bucknell Griffith Thomas Henwood & Co Davis’ Drug Store Noah End Jonsle George W. Davie Minma Regan Harry Lathrope Thirteenth Regiment Hhe Princeton Poeokville Providence Gime Harry Taylor Clase O'Miulkey Marekt Street Witter Tavis F. L. Teappe Davidow Green Ridge Hephasophs Peckville Ase GobusTuck N. K. Fairbank Company St. Lovia New York Boston Sean Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis Lessee Hor Long Oliver Byron Kate Byron Myron Guernsey Joan Howison Perth Scotland Pierce’s Market Warne County Wee Wyoming Seminary Miude Liter J. D. Jynkine Rey, DD. Jenkins Mnntondale Keenoon Witeclurs Carbondale Dinceumid UM Theatre Reis & Burgunder Lessees H.R. Long Hermann the Beat CO Adelaide Jlermann Bruns Nina Acta Keat Hoture Devon T. Swartzkopf Blue Star Monogram Whiskey Anhauser Busch St. Louis Penn Ave Scranton, Pa NEW York Hotels St. Denis Broadway Eleventh Gt Grace Church William Taylor Westminster Hotel Cor Sixteenth St Irving Place I. D. Crawford Wanamakers Miegel Cooper's Lnsy Hotel Albert Lok HK ST University Place Me Meek AJAX Pale — Pa Ra Matthews Bros LL C. Banderron
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