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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1900

Page

6

Gift of Union Steam Fire Engine Honored by Franklin Company

The Union Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company of Lebanon received a framed set of resolutions from the Franklin Fire Company of Waco in gratitude for hospitality shown during the state firemen's convention in October. EB M. Lesher of Carbondale prepared the resolutions, praising the Lebanon company’s reception and urging their presentation to Franklin. The Franklin Club will meet next Tuesday to acknowledge receipt.

Union Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company Lebanon Waco Council St. Patrick's Church Elizabeth Nichols Union Steam Fire Engine and Hoge Company Franklin Fire Company Union Kneine and Hose Company Borantorn Union Steam Fire Engine Nkiln Fire Company Franklin Bite Company Franklin Mite Company Respondeefeem Flomanus Arnold Grant J. Kiefeert PD Hammond Mish William HH Arthedd W. J. Gassert J. Musser

Daughters of Pocahentes Visit Waco Ecunell

Grand officers of the Daughters of Pocahentes visited Waco last evening and conferred on uncompleted work. Members named include Kent Poeshontue of the State Mre, Mary Keeney of Old Forge, and District Deputy Airs Snedear.

Daughters of Pocahentes Waco Ecunell Kent Poeshontue Mre Mary Keeney Old Forge Tistriet Treputy Snedear

French Tar for sale at G W Denkins Druggist

Fragmentary note claims a product named French Tar is available from druggist G W Denkins at 1915 Main Avenue. The text mentions general statements about remedies and a comet reference, but lacks coherent details or dates.

Enery G. W. Denkins Main Avenue

Local council entertains visitors with program in Red Men’s Hall

Peckville honored Mrs Elizabeth Dorsey ex Deputy Ayers and Mrs Bachem Gras as Great Second Scout of the State. After routine work a musical and literary programme followed by a cake walk entertained guests. Refreshments were served. a large crowd attended at Red Men’s Hall over Jenkins’ drug store.

Peckville Elizabeth Dorsey Boratton

Fair draws growing crowd at St Patrick's Church event

Interest in the St Patrick's church fair is rising as a large crowd attended last evening. Prizes included a Niverschium pipe by Edward J. Hurst and a cold cross by Miss Mary Kearsey of 1625 Jackeen Street, Ticket Neu. Door prize went to 2007 for a handsome prayer book. Tomorrow evening Professor Joseph Raffaelis' orchestra will provide music and more attractions are being organized for Friday and Saturday nights.

St Patrick's Church Edward J. Hurst Misa Mary Kearsey Jackeen Sireet Joseph Raffaelis

First Baptist Night At Salvation Army Camp Meeting

Camp meeting at the Salvation Army barracks on Price Street draws large crowds each evening. Rev. E.A. Boyl of Plymouth Congregational delivers an address. tonight titled First Baptist Night led by Rev. F.L. Mathews and the meeting choir. A farewell offering for the local corps will be taken, and a hearty welcome is extended to all.

Salvation Army Price Street EA. Boyl Plymouth Congregational Church FL Mathews

Traders Building and League Move to Davies Store Rooms

The Traders Building and Lean association rents rooms over Davies' dittur store, formerly the Republican League, to establish permanent headquarters. The Obl Traders association will hold meetings in the Phans.

New Traders Thuilding and Lean Association Davies’ Dittur Republican League

Funeral Service for Mrs. Filanbeth Nichols Held

D P L Jones pastor of the Tabernace Congregational church led the funeral for the late Mrs. Filanbeth Nichols. Services were at the daughter Mrs. A M Clarke’s home on North Main avenue with pallbearers John Redman Jyvan Davis John Griffiths Thomas Williams Reese Jones and Benjamin Cross. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery.

Tew D. PL Jones Tabernace Congregational Church Filanbeth Nichols A. M. Clarke North Main Avenue John Redman Jyvan Davis John Griffiths Thomas Williams Reese Jones Benjamin Cross Washburn Street

Impromptu Debate Among St Brendan's Council Members

Members of St Brendan's council and the Young Men's Institute plan an impromptu debate on Friday evening with the subject announced before the meeting. Arrangements for attending next week's fair at St Patrick's church include a band and entertainment.

St. Brendan's Council Young Men's Institute St. Patricck's Church

Electric City Wheelmen Board Meeting Summary

The board of directors of the Electric City Wheelmen met last evening to review club operations and plan upcoming cycling events. Members discussed financials, member recruitment, and a proposed schedule for races across the region.

The Electric City Wheelmen

Spring stock clearance offers one-third off skirt and dress lengths

In preparation for daily arriving stock the store lists short lengths odds and ends and special numbers at very low prices. No undesirable weaves are included and several new departures reflect market changes. Heavy lots remain available for substantial discounts as they clear.

Fashionable Weaves Highlighted At The Hour

A feature on stylish fabrics showcases the hour's chic selections with a 65u value highlighted as an affordable premium.

Painful periods eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Letters from readers in New Jersey Tennessee Ohio Pennsylvania and Michigan praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving painful menstruation backache and nervous symptoms. Women describe irregular cycles heavy bleeding and improved well being after following advice and using the remedy.

Missouri club enjoys return of president with upbeat outlook

President W. Meeers, after months in Joplin, Mo, returns to address the group. A stag party, entertainment, and Mitch are planned after the regular meeting next Tuesday evening with the business session at 8 oclock and the entertainment to follow. He speaks enthusiastically about Missouri prospects.

Mitch Fseclock Oclock W. 8. Méeers Joplin Missouri

Funeral of Alvin Davis Held This Afternoon

The funeral for the late Alvin Davis is set for 2 30 this afternoon at his parents home on Lafayette street. Interment will follow in Washburn street cemetery.

North Scranton Miners End Strike Return to Work

Leggett's Creek miners in North Scranton ended a Thursday strike and returned to work yesterday morning after a committee's conference with mine officials. The company intends no further committee involvement, and efforts will focus on addressing grievances.

Grain-O Offered As Substitute For Coffee

An advertisement invites readers to try Grain-O a new grain based drink that replaces coffee for both children and adults. It promises a rich mocha like color but made from grains and claims it is gentle on the stomach and costs little at 1 cent and 3 cents per package.

Local notices and social items from the Tribune

Interment will be made at Avora. Evan Simms elected permanent man of the Liberty Hose company last evening. The Young Women's Christian association will use their rooms as a sub station for the Albright public library. Miss Marie McAllister and Frank Batten quietly married at Kim Park patronage. News items to Tribune in the tin box at G. W. Davis drug store. Miss Margaret Burns convalescing after grip. Colonial Novelty orchestra and associates, artists and photos on display at Davis' drug store.

Avora Evan Simms Liberty Hose Company Siming Young Women's Christian Association Albright Public Marie McAllister Belmont Terrace Frank Batten Mulley Kim Park Giffin Tribune G. W. Davis Hie Market Street North Main Avenue Margaret Burns Leggett W. PF. Roegel James Sponeler Davis

Youll Get Collared Saturday South Scranton Notes

Roaring Brook Conclave of Heptasopha installed new officers at Freehan's hall led by Archon James Hawek and provost J. P. Welly. After the meeting members and visiting Heptasophs enjoyed lunch, Bell's orchestra, and solos at Athletic hall.

Freehan Roaring Brook Heptasopha Archon James Hawek J. IP. Welly WG. Smeldom A. J. Mulderig M. J. Bigiin George Spruke T. H. Spruks J. A. Walsh Kh. M. Heaney R. Kelly Fred A. Wagner H. A. Hopewell H. EF. Yost William Corless J. I. Gaffney C. F E. Keller Henry Kingstey J. Lynch M. J. Padden P. J. O'Malley P. H. Fuller Electric City M. W. Finn J. 8. Miller, Schiffer, of Beranton Patrick Burke Peckville Howells T. J. Reynolds Hyde Park Rowley J. Belles Pierson Tully T. H.hristmas W. ¢. Gearhart Nelson Eleby Bush Providence Carpenster W. Faubel Warner John Wolf Jacob Geiser G. V W. Kaldeman J. Stevens J. A. Ttreig Addyman J. Fr. Sykes Heandrick and Neeld

Funeral for Hafner's 4 year old daughter held at Prospect

The funeral for Theresa Hafner four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hafner was held yesterday afternoon from their Prospect avenue home with Rev. Peter Chriet presiding. Interment was at the German Catholic cemetery No 4 Division 2 Ladies' Annhury. The Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet at Pharmacy hall at 7 20 this evening. A large turnout is expected. A basketball game between the Defenders and Junior Defenders is set for Friday at St Johns hall followed by a social. A young daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Leyh of Stone avenue is seriously ill. Pea Coal $1 256 per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to J ff Gharkey 1914 Cedar Ave phone 663%.

Selden Dever North Hyde Park Avenue Twerste Ball Patriot Order of Willie Oxford Street Central Continental Mines Loomis Theresa Anton Hafner Prospect Avenue Peter Chriet Anchlhury Order of Hibernians Pharmacy Hall St. John's Hall Adam Leyh Btone Avenue Pea Coal South Side Central City Hyde Park J. ‘Ff Gharkey Cedar Ave

Funeral for Mrs Anne Lanyon at Green Ridge

The funeral for Mrs Anne Lanyon mother of William H Lanyon of Honesdale street is set for this afternoon at 2:90 o clock. A Young People society meeting will be held at Green Ridge Baptist church tomorrow night. Mrs Nathan Vidaver of New York City has returned home after visiting sister Mrs J K Johler of Sanderson avenue. Christ Episcopal church repairs for a fair and festival to begin Tuesday next and run several days. Flash light photographs were taken yesterday of pupils in No 27 school rooms.

Alvin Davis Lafayette Street Washburn Street Rowland Thomas North Hyde Park Avenue William Lynott McCann George Clarke Clarke Hros New York Jacob Strauser Carmel Gram Keller South Main Avenue Ladies’ Aid Society First Baptist Church WI Price Con Syracunce Thomas W. Davis Anne Lanyon William H. Lanyon Honesdale Street Young People's Society Green Ridge Baptist Church Nathan Vidaver New York City J. K. Johler Sanderson Avenue Congregation of Christ's Episcopal Church Hallantine

Epworth league hosts literary evening on Washington Irving

The Epworth league of the Methodist church held a literary meeting in the Sunday school room with Washington Irving as the chosen author. Papers were read on his works and on his life and character by league members.

Epworth League The Methodist Episcopal Church Washington Irving Wfe Epworth Hawley Throop Lawrences Webber

Obituary notices for Miliehl Biella and local residents

Obituaries report the deaths of Miliehl Biella of 1293 Pittston Avenue aged , Edward George senior of George McGuire & Co. and long-time North Scranton resident, Mrs. Thomas Ford of 27 North Everett Avenue, Lois Devoe year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Selden Devoe, John Rollaged seven, Timothy Mullin of 6 Orchard Street, Taina Roser half-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Roser, and Thomas W Davies aged 1 year. Funeral details vary with each entry and interments are planned at Cathedral Cemetery or Washburn Street Cemetery as noted.

Miliehl Biella Mirtin Biglin Pittston Javontie Wien Welook John's Church Taina Peter J. Roser Birel Street

Boston Tea Party Leases 127 Penn Avenue Store

A Bowery style promotion by the Boston Tea Party at 127 Penn avenue Scranton Pa advertises Tong Tina Tea with jewelry gifts. Purchasers receive gold watches diamonds rubies opals and more depending on tea purchases. Names and items listed include Arthur Myers a diamond brooch and cash and Anna Well a gold hunting case watch. The scheme promises continued gifts with large advertising costs over two years and open evenings for mail orders watch papers announce new names daily.

Penn Avenue Scranton Boston Tea Party Arthur Myers Wilkes-Barre Jones Washwommin Pleasant Street Hyde Park Alexander Lovett Salem Avenue Carbondale James I. Watkins Bromley Avenue Slvde Park Anna Well Archbald BP. Jones Garfield Avenue William Mainwaring Duryea Walter Willams Nicholson Horseshoe Looeh Thomas Lewis Eynen Street A. E. Nueh North Ninth Street

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