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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1899

Page

12

Two Local Women Die of Pneumonia in Carbondale

Mrs Jane Hunt widow of T F Slunt dies after long residence in Inquerval with husband. Survived by cousin executor to arrange funeral. Mrs A La Wright of Archbald street dies after three days illness. Maiden name Peck born in Harford in 1843. Survived by husband and four children.

Jane Hunt A. la Wright T. F. Bunt J. Niles North Mainetree Th. PF Slunt Scranton Californml Archbald Street Peck Harford

Bal Masque at Germania Hall Marks Keystone Social

The Germania Singing chute anay hosts a bal masque Monday evening in their hall. The event promises a premier social occasion with meticulous preparations and aims to eclipse past triumphs.

Social Notes From Tompkineville and Nearby

Mise Elizabeth Tinn visits relatives in Tompkineville and expects to open her office in the city next week. Mrs. Cree T O’Havin of Woodlawn Avenue hosts her sister Mrs. J C McAndrew of Beranteon. L le Spencer sold his hay to Hugh W. Waurphy of Spring Street. Mrs. D. Secures hosts a tea for twenty five at Washington Street. The Wrightful entertainment by Moon’s Triality Sunday School class in Wat’s bill list drew a large crowd. Mieslara Mierdon of Camas Street is mentioned. JM Elmer Brokenshire, chief clerk at D. W. Humphrey’s store, is confined to his home in Alpeie. Contractor J J Kennedy returns from a trip to New York. Miss Mary O’Grady visits Mr M J Kelly of Scranton. Friends of M K Hrarnden, formerly of this city, are glad he has recovered from illness. Andrew Siaced, Walter Histed, Frank Jones and W H Dimmeck attended the funeral of the late Mabel Fanty in Binghamton. The remains of Patrick Wateh were laid to rest in St Dike cemetery yesterday morning. Despite the cold, a ceremonial procession accompanied the resting place. The Catholic Knights of America attended and a service was celebrated at St Moke chapel.

Mise Elizabeth Tinn Tompkineville N. J Moon Cleese Wat Bill Mieslara Mierdon Camas Street JM. Elmer Brokenshire D. W. Humphrey Hiv Alpeie J. J. Kennedy Hake New York Mary O'Grady M. J. Kelly Scranton M. K. Hrarnden Meerinus Andrew Siaced Waltice Histed Frank Jones W. HH. Dimmeck Binghamton Mabel Fanty Cotdwin Patrick Watehee Peiol St. Dike Catholic Knights of American Am Boris

Weather and accidents disrupt mining town activities

Cold weather shelves the Delaware and Hudson breaker and slows work as a section opens to weather. Miner John Smith is injured by a car in the Mine colliery and Mrs. John McDermott and Mrs. Richard Hunt show varying health. Engine 19 nearly falls into a pit after missing a turntable and Rev. Posten and Rev. Hall preach at local churches with planned events. Charles Bone visits from Carbondale and the Franklin Literary Society hosts an evening in the High section.

Powder Mall Delaware and Hudson Aml Dhe Bega John Smith John McDermott South Maintreet Richard Hunt Malm Street Ontario and Western Covine Home BF. M. Posten First Baptist Temerray Verson C. W. Hall Tomegraw A. Qendramin Charles Bone Carbondale G. Dailey Rinkelw

Revival Services Begin at Methodist Church Tomorrow

Special revival services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church beginning tomorrow evening. The pastor will be assisted by Rev. HL DD. Smith of Dover Del who will remain for two weeks preaching every evening. Mr Smith is a forcible speaker and during the winter his conducted several successful meetings. He will preach his first sermon on Bundy at 1:20 p m. A general invitation is extended to the public to attend the exercises.

Methodist Episcopal Church HL DD. Smith Dover Del John Drummernuth Hovora W. & Nutehings iAila Bermudas Indiaslandes

Health Maker Bitters Promises Broad Medical Benefits

An advertising claim extols Hostetter s Bitters as a health maker improving digestion nerves liver and appetite while purporting to purify blood strengthen muscles and clear the brain. The text reads like a period health tonics pitch emphasizing broad restorative effects.

Alwaltheaver

Local Event Notes And Obituary From Moodle District

A church event outlines musical selections by Bil Hobert Webber Mira May Murphy and others with a band and vocal pieces. William RB Thomas of Moosic dies after an appendicitis examination at his Moodle residence and is buried in Spring Brook. Miss Kittie Jaehnsen and Misses Nott Dratiner attend a masquerade ball in Pittston.

BP J. Noon Sh Bapatieli Opore Neuse Bil Hobert Webber Mira May Murphy Slee Nellie M. Way Mise Smilte Dougherty William Devariney Mite Jona Robinson Ole Miss May Murphy Sule M. E. Golden William Jennings Lent Fola Anthony Aver Mist Thelin Touhill Dole Frances Macken Bones Banfield Childrerns William RB. Thomas Moosic Moodle Fee Aml Pan Methodist Ipiseryl Church Epring Brook Kittie Jaehnsen Nott! Dratiner Sense Newtin Wee Pittston

Community notices and entertainment schedule update

The Harpers Todite Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Rebekah branch, meets at Mrs John Berm’s Atolie Street residence tomorrow evening with all members urged to attend and file their rebates. Carpenters Union No 202 holds a meeting next Monday evening at Ode Fellows’ hall. Women’s Temperance Club extends thanks for a recent entertainment success. A band or orchestra program is announced with a long musical lineup for an upcoming event at the Orpheus club. The Mentrat Wheelmen announce a subscription dance Thursday evening with invitation-card admission. Church services and Sunday School details for various local churches are listed with speakers and topics. News notes include visiting visitors, a district convention, and labor and church activities amid cold weather.

Teo Stretner & Son Malstreich Orpheus Elit Pause Oxvihestee Dart Fist Willa Nthous Blake Charlatan Sousa Hob Roy WeKown Otelewidsia Walla Otani Dream Proshy Landiers Mealamen- Woalte Flokemary Rawgers tWorrten Ma’ Toney Gilduvia Duaroard Alexander Vayi Zende Willmark Mrethedier Hux Vont Jeomartan Tod Everybury Coral Simpkins Mies Alan Kins Blanch Taylor Maul 'Taecertan Barnes David Dunmore Priday Ane Hens W Lanes Fpringevillere Weir Mande ‘Srimball Nia Mitford S.A D. Denantey Flew D. Bone Mononaile George Thomas Delwyware Tfvdwan Munn Company Fe Electric Wed

Evening event at Edwards hall draws large crowd in Edwards

A Thursday night gathering hosted by the Heptasaphs in Edwards hall attracted about one hundred attendees. Ai W. Cumming chaired with humor. Budwarils and O'Malley performed, followed by remarks from John T. Martin. Refreshments were served as committees were credited for organizing the event.

Edwards Hall Ai. W. Cummiing Caumor Tants Fanns Defos Davis Ther Onder Budwarils Belinane Avin van Sickle James J. O'Malley John T. Martin Electrica City Samuel House Thomas JL. William W. Cummings Tr. W. Taylor Joln Gilden

Local court actions and community notes from Nicholson area

Executors of E. Wheeler estate pursue action against Potter before arbitrators. Local justice of the peace McMillan approves interim steps. Reports include social notices, a marriage license in Milty, and a death in Wisconsin. Reed of public works bill proposed by Hon A W Reuter to supply schoolbooks and supplies. Community updates from Nicholson and surrounding townships.

Thease Tarrlet Wheeler Hivssie W. Pratt Wheeler Estate I. MM. Potter Nicholson James K. Prear Asa H. Frear Potce Overfield Township Heip Etonver Weil- Hewehiaw LL. Reynalds West Nicholls Tunkhannock Herbert J. Swarts Milty Kaman Tak Grane GL. McMillan Weent S&s Potter Mcfeod Nichelson Kew Waukeska Wis Usesell Hil Wyoming Maat Smithfield Broadford County Wellsville Othe Lugerne Pittston Marris Henjamin Eaton Rus- So HR Anie A. HW Reuter

Comet and Jet de chbtren COUR Worth Bottle Claim

Fragmentary ad claims a bottle cures old throat and tine troubles with pleasant taste and quick relief. It touts universal resistance and a price per bottle, selling at unspecified locations and dates.

Alexanders Ling

Local Notes and Social Scraps From Pulteney and Vicinity

Residents and visitors are noted in a string of brief items. Mr Peestie savaged into Ye date at Min Pili. Lewin house claimed by EON Dee bok cetited. families such as Sires and Shuarte of Pulteney return home from visits. Mrs Mumford Whitter visits Wright Wi while others travel in for Patterson era social events. The Chrialin allines met at Stephin Hubbands with attendees including Ann Stephen Jenkins and B C Layton.

Lewin Peestie My. Feo Iivohant Howe Ned Sires Shuarte Pulteney N.Y Mumford Whitter Wright Wi Georkey Wallace C. ML Stephin Thursdas Ann Stephen Jenkins B.C. Layton Merthek Whitnes Wadley Mr Tower North Jackson Writhershiy

Honest Medicine for La Grippa La Grippa Cure Praise

An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the sole effective remedy for coughs chills and grip with a testimonial from Mesaya of South Sardiney praising its quick relief and noting the purchase of a bottle. The notice credits Roy gale and Bist Matthews Bros as wholesalers.

la Grippa George W. Waitt South Sardiney Mesaya Chamberlain Paige Roy Gale All Deus Bist Matthews Bros Wholesute Vetall Pont

Borough council meeting and school alumni gathering

The borough council held a meeting on Monday with all members present. An ordinance revoking an expired Arch bald Street railway franchise was returned for revocation. The attorney reported a verdict of 1,250 against the borough by the Supreme court. Later, Archibald Mich School graduates met at the central school building to form an alumni association.

Alt Bricess Archbald Street Beverat Committeen Attorney Battenberg Supreme Court Archibald Mich School Central School

Mlecule Stare Loge Visit and Local Happenings

Mlecule Stare Loge No 4 P H confer and second degrees on Saturday evening. Miss Maud Muollites visits Yale in Pictiwtile Morton Scranton relative at home Sunday. Donation by WW Bowell in. River injury fracturing foot while weathering ice at Chicago. Old mail carrier retained clothes after event. Progressive cuetin Marty at Wy Parker’s Saturday. Taylor residents surprise Aireliga Beth Welle on Monday with sleighing fun. Greenwood residents surprise Mr and Mrs A A Davis Wednesday evening.

Chigehaila Cluthes Jf. Nees Lene Marty Wy 1 Parker Taylor Aireligabeth Welle Greenwood A. A. Davis

Weather Turns Harsh as Dalton Men Return Home

Reported frigid conditions brought by zero weather in the region left residents pleased with travel despite the extreme cold. Min Hourdman of Dalton is visiting her daughter Mrs J Chapman, with local ties noted in the update.

Tevern Dage Hit Min, Hourdman Dalton Mre Kh. J. Chapman Alte Lok

Pridgeburg AME Members Called to Attend Tuesday Meeting

Pridgeburg AME members of Sawkte the 197 Triopendent leader of Med Men are urged to attend their wig Wei on Tuesday evening February 1. Business of importance to be transacted. Ten Cooper of Albert street has pneumonia and was confined to home for three weeks. Wound from a whistle at the new silk mills amused residents yesterday. The fan house at No 2 Storrs mine caught fire yesterday and work was suspended.

Tene Cooper Albert Street Pearhum Storrs

Arctic Railroad Plans Reach Arctic Circle Edge

The New York Sun reports a vast Swedish iron ore movement and a proposed northwest route through mountains to Ofoten fjord on the Atlantic coast. Sweden extends rail to ship ore year round, despite Gulf Stream limits, with tunnels and winter work to complete the line by October 102.

Swe Den Artic Eirole Ari Regions Niet Northern Artic Circle Arloregan Salen Crentaine Germany Bweden Co Phe Sweden Gellivara Articelvele Huilea Gulf of Pothnia Lulea Bieri Woetrhalla Biebloed Gulf of Bothnia Norway Ofoten Fjord Atlantic Cotm Ba Rand Heomnines Wnadian Pacific Henetics Selkirke Tomer

Honest Theft Tale From A London Market

A tale depicts a market incident where an inn keeper wife helps the locals and a thief is confronted. The scene centers on a pot of bacon and a pursed exchange as a plan unfolds with a red herring noted by a bystander.

London Neottinse Gener Bond Hota Bool Pete

Congressman's letter touts Peruna for catarrh cure

A letter from Alabama congressman A. T. Goodwyn praises Peruna for catarrh relief. Several testimonials from politicians and public figures claim rapid, dramatic benefits, urging readers to insist on Peruna as a universal catarrh remedy and attributing health restoration to the tonic.

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