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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1899

Page

7

Carbondale Accident Injures Horses and Driver

On Ninth avenue near Terrace street in Carbondale a wagon and two coal teams owned by John Booth collided after a near noon attempt to turn Terrace street. Both horses were crippled and may not recover. a bystander was freed from the wagon by Krantz brewery workers. The driver escaped injury.

Ninth Avenue Church Terrace B.J. Wiliams Terrace Etreet John Booth Strent Wakeley Krants Brewery

Funeral of J A Ammerman in City

Funeral services were held for engineer J A Ammerman who died suddenly on Sunday. The procession accompanied the remains to Honesdale for burial at Dyberry Cemetery. The FP and AM conducted the burial rites with a large turnout from the community.

Hev G. A. Plas Smith John Α. Ammerman Oelock Place Honesdale A.M

Delaware and Hudson alterations announced in city report

The Delaware and Hudson officials announced conference outcomes in this city. Changes will shift from gravity department to the Pennsylvania division. Master Machin e Johnson to oversee machine shops and Chief Clerk Major's duties expand. No 3 breaker to be abandoned with a new unit to be built on the south side in spring. Moving equipment will be used on breakers and the steam road line.

Delaware and Hudson

Local society notes and church events in Scranton area

The Baptist choir meets Friday evening. The Junior Society of Christmas Endeavor held a social at the Baptist chapel last evening. Samson, formerly a ticket agent on North Main Street, joins the Delaware and Findon at Scranton sales dept. Professor Bryden is able again. Lovelands take possession of property at eighth Ave and Spring St. Frank Foster Shinnon hosts a gathering for his birthday with several attendees. Others listed include Delus Leonsley Rexford Bennett and many neighbors. Various illnesses and visitors noted.

Christma Endeavor Baptist Chapel BH. Samson North Main Atrert Gravity Station Delaware and Flndion Scranton Bryden L. L. Loveland Eighth Avenue Spring Street Frank Foster Shinnon William Shannon Wyoming Street Delus Leonsley Raynor Meaker Winthrop Mellen Rexford Bennett Kirk Stansbury Edward Purple Wesley Dennis Cecil Smith Vere Abbey Wells Loveland Rex Meyers Tillman Moon Frank Bengenter Charis Hagan Erip W. B. Civitman Leadm Mame Devine Boranton Misa Tavura Donnelly Kate Walsh David Lewis Pike Street Mary Sivan Hagan Lydia Cody Dundaff Street George Correll Canaan Street Jamies Walker Belmont Etredt Mary ¢'Vane Tatibelle Lathrope Abre William Phil« Tips Green Ride John Tievaney Mise Aliie Gilmartin

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD REPUBLICAN CAUCUS AND FUNERAL

A Windsor hall caucus nominated W. C. Nicholson for chairman Frank Depew secretary H A Williams and David Williams tellers Swick Merritt and Walkey for justice of the peace Swick nominated George Williams for high constable Lincoln Green named auditor. The funeral of Elizabeth Coombe was held at 2 pm at her daughter Mrs Anthony Prynn’s home with Rev C A Benjamin officiating Pallbearers included Philip and Frank Baker Henry Sobey Thomas Henwood Michael Roberts and William Morcom Attendants from Scranton included William Prynn and his daughter.

Windsor Hall W. C. Nicholson Frank Depew H. A. Williams David Wiliams W. B. Swick W. H. Merritt Thomas Walkey Justice of the Peace Swick George Williams David Reeves Lincoln Green Ellasbeth Coombe Anthony Prynn Bacon Street C. A. Benjamin Methodist Episcopal Church Philip and Frank Baker Henry Sobey Thomas Henwood Michael Roberts William

Mayfield burn victim in critical condition in town

The badly burned child from Mayfield on Tuesday evening remains in critical condition with little hope for recovery. Clarence Wakeslee has returned from a ten day visit in New York. St Agnes Guild members met at Mika Gertrude Vail's home to discuss proposals from milk weaving firms seeking to locate in the borough. Dr. J. D. Davis and Clarence Blakeslee visited Carbondale last evening.

James Coombe Joseph Fird William Prynn Frackville William Lanyon Green Ridge Mayfield Clarenee Wakeslee New York St. Agnes’ Guild St James’ Episcopal Church Mika Gertrude

Taylorville community notices and funeral arrangements

Events include parish fund raiser at Weber’s rink, Welsh Baptist guest preacher Hopking, and multiple funeral services for James Nash and Solomon German. Local meetings cover Lackawanna Valley Council and Lily Lodge. school levy bids, tax summaries, and county financial details are reported with committee commissions and balances.

Weber Hopking Wales Coupylie Hyde Park J. M. Lloyd Grove Street Tierdagy Lackawanna Lodge Olyphant James Nash Union Street Methodsat Episcopal Church William Feteby J. Ab Lingd Presbyterian George Bursehow Weat Scranton LackieWwanna Valley Council Order of American Mechanics Solomon German Aehock Piteston H. J. Trntels

Electric Light status and local notices in Tunkhannock

The Electric Light company turned on street lights last evening under a new contract and will keep the old circuit until poles and ground conditions permit the switch to incandescence. Local officials and residents appear in town, with government auditors reporting county accounts and repayments in Wyoming County.

The Electric Light Company Eeyts Justices of the Charles Gardner Factoryville A. D. Gardner Minton Township Tunkhinnock Wyoming National Bank Montrose Thomas Harding D. J. Beatt Tickert, Young and Wright Honorahhe Court of Common Pleas Wyoming County Sold County Tunkhannock Borouch Sach A. G. Gregory Ramuel Mawke Harold Davidson Meshoppen Hawke F. H. Chase Charles Wheelock Michael Brown F. Drake

Various Local Notes From Wilkes-Barre and Surroundings

Friday visits in Wilkes-Barre include Mrs. Gretter and Mrs. Thompson. Mr. Debhorme trips to New York. Delaware and Hudson service changes affect Totown. downtown station replacement. Florence Wilbur Ham and Elizabeth W. Bentley are guests in town. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thompson travel to St Augustine Florida. Mason visitors and new Lawyer band formed in Honesdale. Wayne County Christian Endeavor holds executive meeting. Republican caucus nominates a slate for town council school director peace judge and election officials. Special chapel meetings continue in Honesdale.

Harry Gretter Wilkes-Barre Daniel J. Debhorme New York Delaware and Hudson Totown Florence Wilbur Ham Third Street Mike Elizabeth W. Bentley New York City Andrew Thompson Augustus Charles St. Augustine Florida Carbondale Masons Honesdale Lodge Lawyer Band Edward Lawyer Thea Wayne County Christian Endeavor Union Presbyterian Chapel Honesdale Republican Borough Tallman J. M. Lyons W. G. Blakely

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Radical Rectal Relief

An early 20th century advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a universal remedy for piles. It claims instant pain stop, non narcotic ingredients, and gradual tumor absorption with no surgery, priced at 10 cents to 1.00 per package. A free booklet on piles is offered by Pyramid Co of Marshall Michigan.

United States Canada Lee Pyramid Co Marshall, Mich

Democratic Borough Caucus Names Local Election Team

The caucus listing includes town council candidates A. M. Lelne John Kubsaueh and Graham Watts plus school director Perry A. La Barr and Dr Edward Burns for justice of the peace W. H. Ham and judge of election A. McCarty inspector F. J. Tolley are named for the upcoming ballot.

A. M. Lelne John Kubsaueh Graham Watts Perry A. LaBarr Edward Burns W. H. Ham A. McCarty F. J. Tolley

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted by Chicago Druggists

Hisgen Bros on the South Side corners 9th street and Wentworth avenue report heavy sales of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. They claim it gives satisfactory results for severe colds and croup in children. Sold by all druggists and Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents.

Hisgen Bros South Side 9Th St Wentworth Ar Chamberlain Matthews Bros

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carbondale J. ¥. Ammerman D. & H. Changes Jermyn and Mayfield Erie Medical Co Buffalo H.Y Taylor News Lily Lodge Taylorville Lodge Hush Hughes Hughes Brewing Company Pittston Alfred Rundle Nicholson Yeaterday Misa Annie Hobab Tiylorustle O. FE Reese's Hall Johyn Watking Friends West Scranton Drake County Treasurers Commission Treasurer's Commission Lax Trea Wrer Dame Tunkhannock Soldiers’ Monument Chicago Lackawanna and Wyoming Avenues Jonas Long Asa Wrens Marseilles
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