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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1895

Page

4

Three Prominent Residents Die in Dar

In Dar, three notable figures passed away yesterday. Among the deceased is Mrs John Campbell of Terrace Street, age 81, born in New Port Lucerne County, married in 1877 to John Campbell, lived here 54 years, husband predeceased by 13 years. Survived by two sons James, Robert, and daughters Mrs Angus Cameron, Mrs William Dunstan, Mrs George Davis. Funeral set for Monday.

John Campbell Terrace Street Campbell New Port Lucerne County Beaver Meadow Robert James Angus Cameron William Dunstan George Davis

Store of John KR Shepherd to be sold after sheriff sale

The store at the corner of Church Street and Lincoln Avenue, formerly Shepherd & Kenworthy, was closed and will have stock sold on June. W. W. Bronson is involved and Shepherd hopes all creditors will be heard as he continues the business.

John KR. Shepherd W. W. Bronson Church Street Lincoln Avenue Shepherd & Kenworthy Ken Worthy Shepherd

Dantel Markey Dies After Illness at Duncatt Street

After a brief illness of peritonitis Dantel F L Markey eldest son of Mrs Margaret Markey died at his home No 1 Duncatt street He was a trusted employee of the Delaware and Hudson Canal company and worked in their locomotive shore He was born January 1 1877 and was a cheerful kind man and a favorite with coworkers He is survived by his mother two sisters and two brothers Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon and interment to St Rose cemetery

Dantel FL Markey Margaret Markey Hutie Duncatt Street Mr. Markey Isttle Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Lelong Afre John Kilallon Mary Markey Michard Charles Markey St. Rose Cemetery

Mrs. Chamberlin Dies at Home in City

Mrs. George FP Chamberlin died Thursday afternoon at 4 10 at her home on North Hurehetyoet. Born April 2 147 in Merry au Bradford County Pennsylvania she wed George Fo Chamberlin January 18 70. The family moved here four years ago and she left many friends. Survived by husband a son George Edward and daughter Nelle a sister Mrs. J B P Ackerly. Remains to Wyalue ing on the 12 40 Delaware and Hadeon. interment in the cemetery there.

Hurehetyoet George FP Chamberlin Merryau Bradford County George Fo Chamberlin George Edward Nelle Mra. J. BP. Ackerly Wyalueing Delaware Hadeon

AOH Elects Officers and Plans Jan Banquet

The Ancient Order of Hibernians elected John P. Colling as President and P. F. Brennan as Vice President along with TF Loftus as Recording Secretary P. F. Moran Financial Secretary EL Dowherty Treasurer T Savage Sergeant at Arms and PL Ft Due Guard. A banquet is set for January 29 in Burke's Hall as a major seasonal affair.

Order of Hibernians Yang John P. Colling P. F. Brennan TF. Loftus P. F. Moran EL. Dowherty T. Savage Burke's Hall

Public Sale Of Anthony Cooke Store Stock Net $160

Yesterday at 10 o'clock Con stable Hartman sold the Pike street store of Anthony Cooke by public sale. Lynch & Bronson claimed $500. P. H W. Murray, administrator of the Battle estate, secured the stock for $160. A rent claim of $272.45 and a wage claim of 120 for Miss Kate Cooke were presented to the constable.

Hartman Anthony Cooke Pike Street Lynch & Bronson P. H W. Murray Battle Estate Kate Cooke

Quiet City Wedding at Presbyterian Parsonage

A quiet wedding was celebrated at the Presbyterian parsonage Thursday evening uniting Charles Plath a fireman of Nodon the Charity and Annie Temple of Copeland Avenue. The ceremony occurred at half past five and was witnessed by Mr and Mrs Hugh Wylie. The newly married couple reside on Joffrey Street.

Presbyterian Parsonage Half-Panet Five Charles Plath Nodon

Opening on Albright Tract Brings Jobs Nearby

New opening east of the city on the Albright tract midway between Canaan road and the tres tle on the Highland colliery railroad has begun. Men have tunneled about forty feet and work is pushed rapidly. When opened it will provide employment for a large force of men.

Albright Canaan Road Highland Colliery

Personal and Other Items From Scranton and Nearby

Henry Moses of Scranton visiting his uncle at 8 Singer St returns home today. John Bell of Providence visits friends in this city. Mrs Michael Harte of Brooklyn St leaves for Brooklyn NY to visit daughter FP Lamb. Mr and Mrs A M Hammon of Hartford visit daughter Mrs J W Lowry. Miss Mamie and Maggie Coolican and Edna Kleese of Archbald visit Loretta Cox of the Weer Site. Charles Rogers of South Main St is ill with diphtheria. Marion Mills hosts a small gathering at her Lincoln Ave home.

Henry Moses Scranton Singer South Main Street John Bell Providence Michael Harte Brooklyn Street Brooklyn N. Y FP. Lamb A. M. Hammon Harford J. W. Lowry Mamle Maggie Coolican Edna Kleese Archbald Loretta Coxe Weer Charles Rogers Marion Mills Lincoln Avenue

Holiday Specialties Rocking Chair Tables and Rugs

Local shop advertises holiday specials on rocking chairs tables and carpets with prices claimed as always the lowest. Includes display and home decor items for the season.

Local Socials and Holiday Visitors Highlight Pittston Scene

The Misees and other local names share Christmas visits with friends in Pittston. Mrs. Hallock and daughter Mae spent Christmas there. Betsy Morgan returns home from Scranton after visiting. Prof Maxey of Forest City and Rev Moylan of Hazleton visit, with J A Martin and Mrs Loftus hosting. James Powderly injures left hand in a railroad accident on Terrace Street.

Eleanor Jones Nina Raynor Hattie Jackson Grace Atkinson Sarah Burr Minnie Herbert Grace Powell Lucy Westhike Cora Giles Ethel Morgan C. P. Hallock Mae Pittston Mise Bether Morgan Scranton George van Keuren Passaic N. J Maxey Forest City J. V. Moylan Hazleton J. A. Martin Fairview O. H. Loftus William Peuckert Moscow James Powderly Terrace Street Gravity Railroad

Local notes from Manton Main Street and surrounding towns

A patchwork of brief items reports a Dickson Viewing annex project on Manton Main Street, visits by Mrs J P O Hara in Plymouth, and town events. The Polleh fair reopens with a large crowd, St Thomas choir’s singing under undertaker Edward Burke is highlighted, and Lily Palmer plans Christmas visits.

Dickson Viewing Company Manton J. P. O'Hara North Main Street Plymouth St. Thomas’ Choir Edward Burke Lily Palmer Mansfield State Normal School John T. Palmer Carmall Street Cornstable Richard Barron Electric City Priceburg Tmckson Andrew Mack Myles Aroon M. FP Fadden Scranton Lincoln Peelkville Thompeo Hall Providence Dummore Org Morlie Barrett Honey Ries Thomes Dol Phin Myles Brown Mer. M Lloyd Tie Taylor Jerome Johnson Troy N.Y Seriously John Taylor Carmalt Street

One Strike staged at St Patrick's fair entertainment

The St Patrick's church fair draws large crowds as a dialogue titled One Strike is performed this evening. A cast includes Tianche the chairman Renevieve Gilespie Stella Sadie Ragan May Annie Mcclough lin Maggie May Mrogan Selena Mary Riarmacy Isabel Livegie Moran Baby Pronk Eddie O'Halloran Nettle Mary Faden Annie Mary Best Jesle Jon nie Gillespie Joy Marie McDonnell and others. Rev Peter Roberts resumes his pulpit duties tomorrow at the Congregational church. Odd Fellows lodge marks thirtieth anniversary at their Lackawanna Street rooms Monday evening. Stephen Souriel of Tallapoora Ga visits Willow Street friends. W J Sweeey and Harry Thiddell visit Archibald and return home. Miss Lela Parsons of Philadelphia invites her sister Mrs George Watts to the West Side. The remains of Mrs Mary Coggins were interred in Catholic cemetery yesterday.

St. Patrick's Church Tianche Renevieve Gilespie Stella Sadie Ragan Annie Mccloughlin Maggie May Mrogan Selena Mary Riarmacy Isabel Livegie Moran Baby Pronk Eddie O'Halloran Nettle Mary Faden Annie Mary Best Jesle Stephen Souriel Tallapoora Willow Street W J. Sweeey Archibald Harry Thiddell Newark N.J Misa Lela Parsons Philadelphia George Watts Mary Coggins Richard Coggins Dunmore Street

Christmas pageant at St Pauls delights Montrose crowd

Will Halford returns from Scranton Thursday evening as Montrose prepares for Christian Endeavor convention next week. Christmas scenes evoke Maylike cheer with Sunday school trees and a refined processional at St Pauls. Local residents Dr Mackey and James join holiday visits. a hydrophobia scare ends with a shooting of a valued item belonging to H L Beach.

Will Halford Scranton Christian Endeavor Convention Montrose St. Paul's Dr. Mackey Montrase Daniel Stark Harris Montclair N. J Margery Mr. Stuart Clille Tennessee Hunting Jessup Mr. Lathrop Lathrop Chris Es Jr Walter Lathrop Mills H. L. Beach

Christmas Gatherings and Church School Entertainment

Mr and Mrs Frank Reed of Dunmore visited his parents Mr and Mrs D C Reed. Mr and Mrs John Ef Wilson spent Thursday with their son T M Wilson. M D Alfred of Kings Ferry NY is vmnith Ki bne. Mr Stark Reve of Lee was visiting this week. Mr and Mrs fels of Yateaville are visiting Frederick Naylor. The Brick church Sunday school held its Christmas entertainment Tuesday evening with candy nuts and oranges for the children.

Frank Reed Dunmore D.C. Reed John Ef. Wilson T. M. Wilson D. Alfred King's Ferry N. Y Vmnith Ki Bne Stark Lee Fels Yateaville

Swayne's Ointment Promises Piles Relief

Advertisement claims Symptomis Moisture causes intense itching and night itching. It states Swayne's Ointment stops itching and bleeding, heals ulcers, and removes toe tumors in many cases. Sold by Dr Swayne & Bon, Philadelphia, by mail for cents.

Swayne Swayne & Bon Philadelphia

Pittston News Highlights Rich Christmas Gatherings

The Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune reports a Christmas Eve cane gift to foreman Mr. Finch at No 8 colliery amid a festive Caledonian clubrooms gathering. Also noted are funeral services for John Cawley, a Dunmore visitor in town, and local social events, repairs, and business updates across Pittston including the Punch Street traction project and area vendors.

Pittston The Scranton Tribune William Street Ta. m Doe Finch Dunmore Pennsylvania Coal Company Caledonian Club South Main Street Alexander Thompson No. 8 Volllery Finch Luzerne Hook and Ladder Company Avoca Hose Company Hookies Swins Armory Hall Luserne Boys John Cawley Broad Street Mace Market Street John Langan Jes Delub Burle Hall Angie Lynott Feranton Butler Mine Company Scranton Pittston ‘Traction Company Fulton Street Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad William and Jyond Streets

Christmas Program At West Side M E Church

Miss Annie Bainbrudee and Miss Mamie Bainbridge traveled to Nuremberg to visit grandparents. West Side M E Sunday school held a crowded Christmas night program with an elaborate sequence of recitations songs duets and choruses led by Lida Meltillehorus and featuring many local youths. Attendees included families from Mount Zion and Sutton's Creek and local residents Joseph Nites and others noted in the report.

Annie Bainbrudee Parsons Mamie Bainbridge Nurembura Scott West Side Nellie Wilner Bersie Bainbridge Josie Giberson Maud Rozelle Florence Slusser Memle Bainbridge Washington Sees Bennett George Solomon Amerita Lida McRill Urine Ruth Rozelle Peter Slaver Santa Claus Judea Bruce Rozelle George Bainbridge Theodore Evans Sutton’s Creek Fidwin Jonez Philip Hays Morris Oliver Howard Arthur Lewis Fannie Rozelle Naomi Harris Mary Rosa Sutter Mount Zion West Side Chapel Joseph Nites Columbia County Wednesay

Cantata The Galilean Captivates Langcliffe Church Audience

The Langcliffe Presbyterian church auditorium was filled Christmas night as Sabbath school members presented The Galilean a cantata featuring discourses with quartets solos and choruses.

Langcliffe Presbyterian Church Sabbath School

Christmas Cantata and Gifts Highlight Local Events

The community applauded a cantata with Mins Marie Cramton on piano and J R George conducting, with thanks given to John Hastie and Rev. Wels ley. Christmas gifts included a Bible and gold items. Anna Baker and William Alger wed at home with a small reception afterward.

Mins Marie Cramton J. R. George John Hastie Welsley Charles Aikman Mary Tingley Susquehanna Wagner Main Street Selthos Pittston

Christmas in Scranton area marked by church services and fairs

Residents gathered for Christmas services across Plymouth and Scranton churches. A Calvary Baptist fair drew large crowds with multiple sessions, while a South Side Catholic choir appeared. Local families hosted visits and social events, with notable appearances by Grove Street residents and Woodward Street households.

Elmhurst Christmas Gatherings and Local Updates

Mr and Mrs Henry Battin hosted many relatives from Scranton on Christmas Day. Mrs Daniel Blesecker, previously ill, is improving. Miss Addie Snyder is engaged to teach the rest of the season at Mt Cobb school. Christmas Eve services were held at the Baptist church.

Henry Battin Scranton Daniel Blesecker Addie Snyder Mt. Cobb School Baptist Church

Christmas at Homes and Local Talk of Moscow Boulevard

Christmas day gatherings mark the season as Mr and Mrs Horace Finn host at Clarence Stevenx home and Mr and Mrs A B Cooper visit Nicholsons. Mrs William Fitzsimmons returns from Philadelphia ill and unchanged. Families share meals. Cy Bateson entertains in-laws from Hone dale. a boulevard extension to Moscow is discussed. Eben Frace loses horse The Irony of Fate. Indianapolis Journal notes theatre profits and overlooked figures.

Horace Finn Clarence Stevenx A. B. Cooper Nicholson B. D. Cooper Wiliam Fitzsimmons Philadelphia A. B. Clay J. H. Snyder W. B. Edwards J. C. Bateson Honesdale Moscow Eben Frace

Now Great South American Kidney Cure Delivers Quick Relief

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the Now Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy relieves pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages in both men and women. It stops water retention and eases pain during urination almost immediately. Sold by C M Harris druggist 15 Penn avenue Scranton Pa.

C. M. Harris Penn Avenue Scranton

Dr Alexander Lung Healer Sells Out Demand in Plains

Mr. Henry Merritt of Plains Virginia requests quick shipment of one half cross of the Dr Alexander Lung Healer. He notes all sold out and declares his trade will take no other.

Henry Merritt Plains, Va Sr. Alexander Lung

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