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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1899

Page

7

Carbonale City Council Debates Steam Heating Franchise

Select council held a regular meeting at night to consider Steam Heating Company’s franchise. Street committee backed bonds of 10000 to guarantee street conditions and another 10000 to shield the city from litigation. Debate followed on salary cuts for the city engineer and a salary proposal for a new commissioner. Progress reported on the telephone franchise application.

Counel Steam Columbia Mitchel

Brooklyn Man Dies in Railroad Yard Accident

James Bryden of Brooklyn street was crushed between train bumpers while helping to couple cars in a railroad yard shortly after 7 am. He had worked for the Delaware and Had Kon railroad eighteen years. survived by wife, parents, two sisters Mrs. A F Cook and Mrs. Michael Lynady. funeral plans to be announced.

James Bryden Brooklyn Sireet Flo Bik Delaware

Ransom Family Takes Over McGuarry Farm After Delaware and Hudson Purchase

The Ransom family assumed control of the McGuarry farm recently bought by Delaware and Hudson. Dr. Tina attended a family, the Kansem couple and two children, sick with stomach issues. the doctor blamed cont gens and contended the group narrowly escaped asphyxiation due to improperly installed stoves. Two boarders in a separate room were unaffected.

Ransom McGuarry Delaware and Hudson Company Tina Busily Kansem

St Vincent de Paul donors noted at Sunday meeting

The St Vincent de Paul society acknowledged donations from Father Mathew society 1 dollar Catholic Mutual Benevolent association 10 dollars and St Rose J A B society 10 dollars at St Rose hall. They reported receiving a handsomely executed diploma from the general conference held in Paris.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Father Mathew Society Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association St. Rose J. A. B. Society St. Rose Hall Ladies’ Aid Society Paris

Funeral of Mrs Hunsicker At North Main Street Home

The funeral of Mrs Slutsicker was held yesterday morning at Mr J B Niles home on North Main street. Rev Charles Lee of the First Presbyterian Church officiated. Pallbearers were J F Reynolds Henry Carter L H Yarrington Thomas Duryfee Dr W J Lowry C Ditchburn. The remains were taken to Collegeville for interment.

Slutsicker W. L. Echlager Philadelphia William Brown Jeesip S J. James Church Archbald James Hughes Scranton Blakely Baptist Church Yast Gilden Hudson Hotel Lackawanna Street F. Cillahan Martin Intende Martin House Mies Ella Price Spring Prook Mies Georgia Thomas Bundy Misa Lucy Farrell Wieke New York Lida Méllole Copoon Vehde Hope Mise Bennettw McWueh South Scranton Mere. W. OK Curbondale Thomas Philbin Avehbeth Dennie White Troubletiee

Local and Personal Notices Highlight Community Life

G Evans spent Sunday with family. Mrs James Smith of Summit Avenue hosts Mr and Mrs Thothart Palace of Kingston. John Thomas called to Scranton for his mother’s illness. Charles Humphrey joins ushers at the opera house. William Dilts seriously ill. Boyd Fowler visits Chicago then Cincinnati. Prof Peters organized a French close. Feveral hopes Paris exposition will arrive. Dr Lamb treated for inflammatory rheumatism. M G Watt ill. Mr and Mrs Charles Luthowpe celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mrs Augusta Snow visiting Prompton brother Alvord Thorne Avenue. Mrs C P Hallock recovering from illness. Helen Hathaway hosts friends at home.

G. Evans James Smith Summit Avenue Thothart Palace Kingston John Thomas Scranton Charles Humphrey Oper Howe Worps William Dilts Boyd Fowler Chicago Cincinnati Peters Lamb M. G. Watt Charles Luthowpe Garfield Avenue Augusta Snow Prompton Alvord Thorne Avenue C. P. Hallock Ely Helen Hathaway

Pyramid Pile Cure Showcases Notable Local Letter

A Columbus Ohio resident testifies to dramatic relief from four years of severe piles after using Pyramid Pile Cure. The letter touts quick, painless results and urges others to try the remedy, noting physicians approve its lack of minerals and poisons.

Henry Thomas Hosack Avenue Columbus Ohio Ne Folleine Pyramid Drug Co Cinelanati Pyramid Ciietore Fielt Tori Oire Toam Yepres Flobnty Prada Mianahall Mall Free

Salem street event ends with several injuries and runaway youth

The report notes misbehavior by two youths named Miseou Ruth Bailey and Clara Watt among others, a man named Mr Bunnell was thrown out and bruised, and a courier describes milk cans being damaged. Track Foreman Andrew Pidgeon of Woolliwo Avenue is replaced by A Burke for a Forest City position. Mrs J Munn and daughter Marion visit Nineveh New York for a few weeks. Pearl Nosengrant is appointed head matron at the Curhbhondale hospital.

Salem Avenue Miseou Ruth Bailey Clara Watt Ming Frank Gertrude Dennis Hanse Wheeler Florence Vane Guyer Jenkine Newton M. Spanecer Afe- Mullion Gardner Patellatet Bunnell Andrew Pidgeon Woolliwo Avenue Erle Company Forest City A. Burke Pidgeon J. Munn Marion Nineveh N.Y Pearl Nosengrant

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD ELECTION NOTES AND OBITUARY REMAINS

In Jermyn and Mayfield ward races Republicans face little opposition with most contests likely to be decided. James Hoxie and Michael McHale contest Third ward constable. Justice of the Peace W B Swick is heavily favored. Alfred T Matthews challenges. Funeral services were held for Sarah Liegd and Mrs Michael Bunt with local and out of town attendees. Local societies Rushbrook and Mayflower lodges attended.

Miret Constable Otties David Games John Day Utivernis James Edmonds Acteol Clitens Patrick Bloomer Nicholson Bloomer James Hoxie Michael McHale Justice of She Peace W. B. Swick Alfred T. Matthews Atump Swick Sarah Liegd Richard Stevenson Swipcot A. Denjasmin Methodiet Episcopal Church Beranton Michard Bunt Methodist ‘Episcopal Church Rushbrook Lodge Godd Vellows Mayftlower Lodge St. George Bae Blakely T. E Griffthe Willard Boranton John Burley Beattied Mra M. J. Shields

Local Ward Officers Listed In Peceville Elections

The Peceville Republican ticket outlines ward by ward council and school posts with terms for at large and ward seats. Local obituaries note Miss Julia Trong’s funeral at M I church. other items mention residents ill at home and memorial services for Frances E Willard.

Election promises surge in borough politics and local life

A Scranton area paper notes fierce upcoming elections in the Second and Third wards with Democrats expected to dominate the First ward and Republicans set to carry the Fourth. The issue also covers local social notes, funerals, lectures, property purchases, and visits among residents.

Local notes from Clark's Summit and nearby towns

Community items report clerks and ministers in Clark's Summit and Factoryville. Pulpit duty at Baptist church next Sunday evening and sleighing parties from Factoryville are described along with visits and social events in Dalton Hawley Hyde Park and Luckville.

Ter Mrr. Button Factoryville Baptist Church Um. A. Colvin Marry Howell Wayne County PF. J. Walker Dalton Mies Frechey Hawley Hyde Pik Walker

Understanding death by own action and kidney cures

A preacher links self destruction to death by overwork and unhealthy living. He warns kidneys fail first and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a life extending remedy, citing Charles Jacobe's testimonial of recovery after kidney trouble and multiple doctors' failed treatments.

Sulure New York City Warner Charles Jacobe Wayland Mass Idiysican Waltham Boston Toran Warners Caun Thia

Washington ten auction at Farsfield Opera House

The Ladies Arl society of the MFL church hosts a fundraising sale this evening in the dining halls of the Farsfield Opera House from six to ten. A quilt with 800 names will be auctioned. Mrs N Haskins Sunday school group runs a booth of fancy articles for sale at fair prices. Admission includes supper for 10 cents.

MFL Washington Farsfield Opera House Browneville View P.rovides Bt Margy’s Main Street James McHale St. Mary's Church John Finnen M. F. Crane Mieg Marie Murphy Scranton Lisale Murphy Mae McDonald Pittston Clara McDonald Luzerne J. L. Harris Lottie Dilley Wilkes-Barre Mary Aikman Counvil

Jonas Longs Sons Basement Six Piece Toilet Sets

Basement display offers Six Piece Toilet Sets with fourteen style choices. Lamps and globes priced from 0 to 1.48 dollars with several finishes available.

Frances Willard Memorial Exercises at Waverly High

The Friends of the Rev A Hevwen Prowe plan a donation in his honor on Feb 2 and Jethie nears removal to a church, while Frances Willard memorial exercises unfold at the Waverly High School on Feb 15. Program includes music, recitations, and a floral tribute. Frances Willard praised as a reformer and leader of temperance work. a speech lauds her life and mission.

Moscow Echoul Frances E. Willard Thomas Roberts Misa Wiard Bertha van Briant Malle Hiuthrilk Lana Bayre Roy Rafferty Orson Bird Fiorence Beranton Halsey Swarts O. E. Vaughn Scranton Ada Kempher Maplewood Bourn Phillip Swarts Itel Bourn Wallace Swarts Kay Watts Boulevard A. Hevwen Jethie Orciion Ove. Browe Frances BE. Willard Wavery Hfe Hroken Atl Cheene Mies Willis Jessie Rhodes Lawrence Jiall Georgy Stones Sadie Spencer Willie Greene Frances T. Willard Cora Lowrie Blanche Carpenter Leon Decker Frances Willard Ue Deli Parker Besele Buinets Evanston College Willard Henry Somerset Misa Wilhird Sucoesor Waomen's Christian Temperance Unio Fife Hrlethin Temperance Union Woman's Christian Temperance Union Miss Willard Mise Willard Empire New York City Frances Willard Earth Waverly Woman's Christian Temperance Union Miss Greene

Deputy clerk named for probate testimony in Frear will case

In Tunkhannock Lake Winola resident Peon was appointed deputy register of wills to take testimony in the probate matter of James Frear. The executor and other figures traveled from Berks County to attend hearings through the week. Local residents Archie Betts and John Iver were noted visitors and a convoy of sleighs carried residents to Nicholson for an evening meal, with seventeen in the party.

Peon Lake Winela James Frear He Willore Eo Prear B.C. Prear John Iver Wyoming County

Hisgen Bros Promote Chamberlain's Remedy for Children

Hisgen Bros druggists at 69th Street and Werntworth Avenue report strong sales of Chamberlain's Remedy for severe colds and croup in children. Amtthews Tiros wholesale and retail agents handle distribution.

Hisgen Bros South Side 69Th St Werntworth-av Eale

MEL Church Annual Rell Call Meeting Friday

Factoryville claims a large attendance as the MEL church holds its annual rell call with two afternoon services at two and evening services at eight. Ladies will serve a six to eight oclock supper and many former participants are expected.

MEL Tom Cent Pirtera Maston Stevens Brookton High School Stenley Fermton Tunkhannock Kaet Remon Dalton Chester Stark Paulowna Rebekah Lodge No. 8 Harry Lindsey New Milford Lindsau Scranton Nicholsons Factoryville C. F

Local Industry Delays Mark City Weekday Events

Breaker days at Johnson Coal Co. run an eigh ride to Arch bald Inet evening while the wall hold their regular meeting in Odd Fellow hall. The silk mill has been idle since Fri day Inet awaiting new machinery and may resume by tomorrow or Thursday. The Ladies' Ald Society of the P, M.

Johnson Coal Company Archbald Wall Odd Fellown Ladies’ Ald Society The P, M

Church will hold Oneal Stiped in the Backwent

Tomorrow evening the church will hold a meeting in the backwent of Hye church. Members are urged to attend per request.

Hye

Novel Use for Paper from the New York Herald

A brief item notes clever or unusual uses for paper source material from the New York Herald. It highlights inventive ideas for recycling or repurposing newspaper stock in daily life or household projects.

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