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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1899

Page

12

Institute closure caps Carbondale teachers session

The County Carbondale teachers institute closed at the central school building after a productive two days. Resolutions praised the program directed by Miss Hutching and the instructors, with thanks to No. 8 school pupils and local talent for entertaining contributions. Other items note installing officers for the Lone of Veterans camp and various visits and guests in town.

Eltw of Carbondale Alte Oorpe Miss Hutching No. & School A. W. Geary May Kilpatrick Nora Murphy

Funeral of Mrs Rehkop in Presbyterian rite

The funeral for Mrs. Rehkop was held yesterday afternoon at 8 oclock with a sermon by Rev Charles Lee of the First Presbyterian Church. A choir quartet sang and floral offerings were carried by women from Daughters of Rebekah. Attending societies included Independent Order of Red Men Odd Fellows and Germania Singing Society. Pallbearers were Carl Schroider Frank Fimer Isaac Singer John Rivenburg Lewis Brumier and Treaty Oppenhelner. Interment followed at Maplewood Cemetery.

Rehkop Oelock Charles Lee First Presbyterian Church Eva Jd. Dis JF. K. Wells Isaac Riter Mise Minnie Jones Datehters Rebekah Germania Singing Society Pall Messrs Carl Shroider Frank Fimer Isaac Singer John Rivenburg Lewis Brumier Treaty Oppenhelner Maplewood

Hosts entertain city pastors and families at formal dinner

Mr and Mrs G S Kinghall hosted a no 6 o clock dinner for city church pastors and families at their Spring Street home. Twenty covers were set and toasts followed including The Gospel of the Body and The Progress of Society led by Alderman Jones and several ministers. Random shots.

G. S. Kinghall O'Eloer Spring Street Jones TL A. Sawyer Charles Lee Hey Tf, Coffey TL Bodepisin

Death of John Box in Rochester

Mr and Mrs William Box of Park Street report the death of their son John who died in Rochester Thursday night after a long illness with typhoid fever. He is survived by a brother William of this city. The funeral will be in White Mills where he once lived, and many friends mourn his passing.

William Box Park Street John Rochester Owlovk

New Church Committee Plans Edifice Fund and Relocation

A new church committee aims to raise about 1.00 plus a generous fund to support remedge erection of a new edifice. The public church will move to another part of the lot while the new structure occupies its current site. Efforts led by Trinity guild Co. of Manville and rector Rev. BR A. Sawyer Trinkts Vertryff, Out moonme.

Beadbone Obstruction Lifted From Patient by Wire Instrument

Mrs. Peter Surgert of Cottage Street nearly choked on a bone in beef soup. Dr. D J Bailey crafted a small umbrella shaped wire tool and removed the obstruction with little difficulty. The patient recovered quickly with no lasting harm.

Peter Surgert Cottage Street D. J. Bailey

Grand Theatre Week Features Opera Company and Events

The Grand hosts a full week with the Waites Commie Opera company and grand orchestra presenting Fra Diavalo and Chines of Normandy starting Monday. Dr J A Kelly lectured nurses at Campbell hospital. Horton Lee and John Gilbert toured Wayne County. Unique Dancing class plans a Burke's hall social on June 14. Gravity shops now run eight hours daily after reduction.

Waites Commie Opera Company Agniber Burke's Hall Dr. Frye Scranton

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted by Drug Co

The Pyramid Pile Cure is advertised as a cure for all forms of piles including itching bleeding protruding or blind piles. It claims prompt treatment saves lives and that physicians prefer it over surgery. Sold by druggists at 66 cents and one dollar per package from the Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan. Freebook on causes and cure offered.

Pyramid Drug Co Marehall Mich Druggisia Quirthy Chamberlain Matthews Row

Taylorville Church Rallies and Local Notices

The Prim Iive Methodist church of Archbald held a largely attended youth rally amid bad weather. Rev James Walker presided and spoke to a large audience. a reception followed. Tomorrow services are at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Methodist Episcopal church. Local notices mention funerals, sickness, primaries, and various church services and meetings across Taylorville and nearby towns.

the Archbald James Walker Walker Methodist Episcopal Church Tate James Powell North Main Street Ellen Holland Net Forge St. Lawrence Church Minooka Taylorville Lodge No. 668 Independent Order of Odd Pellows Main Street Harber George Thomas Marie Lewis Providence Joseph Davis William Reese Hyde Park Calvary Baptist Shurch H. H. Harris D. D First Ward John EF. Davis Annie Thomas Spring Brook W. HH. Howells Dunmore Friends Kate Westcott August Reinhardt Taylor Street Forest Home Sadie Rachel Gangner P. J. Hannon Stansom Presbyterian Church TL. HR. Foster Linzie O'Hara Iver Thomas Daniel Jones Tirdle Park William B. Owens Archbald Jennie Davis Philadelphia Merry Milk Maid Calvary Bapter Church May Lewis Beech Pollange Pilview

Peckville Community Notices and Upcoming Events

Snow removal urged on sidewalks and frontages by the street commissioner. The Third ward caucus is set for this afternoon in the council rooms between 4 and 7 oclock. Mr Abraham Howells sprained his ankle alighting from a moving electric car at the Mott Haven hotel. Methodist Episcopal services tomorrow include morning and evening sermons by Pastor Hey B C Simpkins on faith and Herod lessons as part of a youth series. Revival meetings closed successfully with over fifty joining on probation and more to follow.

Watrappe Tribe Third Ward Chivers Abraham Howells Ridge Mott Haven Methodist Episcopal Church Hey. B.C. Simpkins Herod Church

Vegetable Compound claims relief for ovarian trouble

A testimonial from Mrs. Mator Bancoca of Grand Rapids Michigan credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with ending years of fatigue back pain headaches and ovarian trouble. She reports renewed sleep better color and no monthly pain and invites others to seek advice from Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. The report mixes with local obituaries and notices about residents and events in Mayfield and nearby areas including the death of Edward Krowd and other local names.

Lydia B. Pinkham

Dorevel Borough Counciles Actions and Institute Notes

The Dorevel borough council in regular session approved bills from Ruighbrook Water Co and other service providers and granted police a five dollar per month raise. They planned to move the fire alarm bus to Artevian Hose company rooms and addressed pole taxes for four companies. The secretary was instructed to press for payment from J C Stovker for paving. night patrols for rockpile fire. institute notes cover Shakespeare supplementary reading and teaching methods. local pastors report Rev A Benjamin to preach on Progress in the Christian Life. Mayfield residents Mr and Mrs George Hutchings ill with grip.

Dorevel Council Netherton Second Street Cornell Dunn Ruighbrook Water Company John Stubbs George McCloskey Polier Ealary HO. AO Police Bloomer McDermott's Artevian Hose Company Burgess Willman Wig Coun- Gimian Moon J. C. Stovker McGinley Bivs Shakespeare Vail A. Benjamin Methodist Episcopal Church

Funeral for Mrs Catherine Brown on Hudson Street

The funeral of Mrs Catherine Brown who died at her home on Hudson Street will be held this afternoon from her late residence. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. Also notes about school pupils visiting home, local residents, church services, and assorted town updates.

Catherine Brown Hudson Street Union Cemetery Migs 2Th Boane Lackawanna Street A. M. Atherton Bristol House Providence Levleen J. A. Shultz New York Peter Roberts John Penman W. W. Watkins Jennie Penman Evan Watkins Matthew Gray Delaware and Hudson Plymouth W. E F. Jones Susquehanna Baptist Harrdine Carbondale Sarah Davis Lansford Margaret Jones A. L. Haines Kate Gillispie Archbald van Jones Gelutt Franks Ferguson

Priceburg News and Local Notices

The employer of Storrs mines will pay wages this morning. William Margetson remains home due to serious illness. The Young People’s Wesley league plans a grand entertainment for Tuesday night January 24. David Condon visited Forest City on Thursday. John Murphy Sr. died Thursday at his son’s Carmuak Street residence at age 70, survived by four daughters and one son. Mrs. William Battin of Providence visited local relatives Thursday.

Storr William Margetson Young People's Wesley League the Primitive Methodist Church David Condon Forest City John Murphy Carmuak Street

Wolfe Funeral Held for James Garfield Wolfe

Funeral services for James Garfield Wolfe were conducted Friday morning at the family home. Remains moved to Mullenburg for interment amid a large turnout of relatives and friends. Mr George Tighton is ill at home with grip, Mrs Frank Hall visits New York, James E Edwards returns to duty after grip, Henderson Wolfe and wife of New York attend the funeral.

James Garfield Wolfe Mullenburg Ghorge Tighton Grip Frank Hall New York City James E. Edwards Henderson Wolfe

Local residents suffer grip and holiday visitors tale

Mr. George Bortree is laid up with the grip. Miss Ruth Gardner returns to Wyomin g seminary Tuesday after Christmas at home. Mr. and Mrs. George Hortree host guests at their New Year dinner including Dr. and Mrs. Wilson and Mr. and Miss Foote from Holls.

George Bortree Ruth Gardner Wyoming Seminary George Hortree Mrs. Wilson Miss Foote Holls

Local Gossip and Health News From Scranton

Terrville residents Mr and Mrs Mollar Mr and Mrs Howard Van Brunt Mise Davis Taylor Miss Samson and Misa Mun son engage in spring chicken plans as A Bortree invests in fowl. Rev Guy Snowden opens revival meetings but sickness halts them until the 16th. Miss Mame Samson returns home suddenly due to brother Frank Samson’s illness. Mrs Dr Wilson visits Plymouth. Mr and Mrs Gardner sick. Dr Wilson kept busy tending the ill.

Terville Mollar Howard van Brunt Mise Davis Taylor Miss Samson Misa Munson Scranton Bortree Guy Snowden Mame Samson George Bortree Frank Samson Dr. Wilson Plymouth Gardner Dr. Wilson Ie

Local Society and Elections News With Dying Notice

The Juvenile Order, Sons of St George, to meet to install officers. Michael Rehony runs for school director. Edward Murphy and Patrick McHale seek First ward constable. Ida Penman of Beranton visits Mrs J B McPherson. Misses Reap Druner Cannan Clark visit South Side. Three Croome children gravely ill. Robert Oliver seeks re election in Marcy township. Fitzsimmons and Dixon drawn for common pleasurer. Daughters of St George attend Mrs Els ie Warren’s home for a social. a midnight repast is served. Mrs Mary Storm dies at 85 in Moosic. burial at Meshoppen. Dr FE Dougher of Georgetown visits family. Prof John Gibbons visits town as AOH official. John Munney and Michael Calvey seek council seats.

Sons of St. George Michael Rehony Edward Murphy Patrick McHale Ida Penman Beranton J. B. McPherson B. Reap Nettle Druner Kate Cannan Kate Clark South Side Lale Croome Miller's Grove Robert Oliver Marcy Township FL. Fitzsimmons William Dixon Endeavor J. J. Willams Roland Jones Birdella Deeble Richard Rowe John Coxe Joseph Taylor Nellie Ateehene William Rosser Rachel Jones Inside Sentinel Raymond Smith Outside Sentinel George Bosley Thomas Ridgelly Daughters of St. George Elsie Warren Mary Storm L. A. Howard Moosic Meshoppen FE. J. Dougher Georgetown John Gibbons Plains The A. O. H. Society John Munney Michael Calvey

Holi day visits and illnesses noted in Wilkes Barre area

Rev. D. D. Jenkins and children return from Wilkes-Barre after holidays. Miss Morris Coleman shows rapid typhoid fever improvement. William Norton’s remains brought home for burial after long illness and cancer of the liver. services at the Methodist Episcopal church led by Rev. A. Mastman. Union meetings attract interest in Presbyterian and Methodist churches. After thaw, harvesters struggle to haul ice to storages. Charles Tucker recovers from grip. A prominent evangelist is expected to work in churches soon. Mrs. Sands and her daughter of Peckville visit Ram Ledyard.

Methodist Episcopal Church Simpkins Meckville Lydia Jackson Camden N. Ot Leonard Simpkins Philadelphia New Jersey Peckville Finptist Echurch J. S. Tholas Soervees Christ Peckville Baptist Church Presbyterian Church Lond Epworth League Tes. Simpkins Mise Bartholomew Moscow D. D. Jenkins Wilkes-Barre Morris Coleman William Norton A. Mastman Fee Charles Tucker Sands Hiram Ledyard

Wife Selling in Klondike Report Sparks Vancouver Shock

A Harvard-educated traveler reports widespread wife trading in Klondike Fort Graham. Indians exchange wives for ponies, guns, and goods while a chief pressures a white husband and Factor Fox to secure a permanent marriage, amid threats and public scandal.

Klondike Vancouver Trobert Stead Dun Harvard Harvard Monthly Civilization Edmonton Overland Trail Londike Fort Graham Dun Sparkling Eyes Factor Fox Fox

Peruna praised by mayor and prominent figures

A letter from Mayor Samuel L. Black and other leaders endorses Peruna as a superior remedy for catarrh and mucous membrane disorders. Testimonials from Rev A S Vaughn and advertising agent Peter Sells highlight renewed strength, health, and stamina across professions. Dr Hartman invites readers to request his medical book.

Dr. Hartman Samuel’ L. Black A. 8. Vaughn Arkansas A.S. Vaughn Peter Sells Columbus United States Sells Consolidated W. T. Vowell The Independent of FP. Nelhart Nebraska City Neb Peruny Peruna Ohio

Kauri Crowned Monarch of New Zealand Forest

A brief note from the Chautauquan identifies the kauri as the monarch of New Zealand forests. The passage highlights the tree’s standing among native species and its cultural significance.

Zealand forests yield towering indigenous pines and parasitic rata

The article describes New Zealand pines with great height often eighty feet and diameters eight to nine feet, noting kiuri pines but highlighting the rata as a parasitic tree that coils around a rim pine, strangling it, while unmanaged rata can grow tall and be used for ship masts.

Zealand

Family Affair Accent Proves Deceptive Kiss

In a Chicago Tribune snippet a tense family scene unfolds as Irene refuses to explain a kiss claimed to be for a mother while Maud accuses her of kissing for an uncle. The exchange hints at family tensions and gossip within a millinery setting.

Irene Milliney Maud Chicago Tribune

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John Hdwards Elmer Joslyn Terrace Street David Moylan Fermoy John Box Taylor News Mrs. Pinkham Edward Krowd Sacred Heart Church Calvary Cemetery Mayfield John Forbes Thomas Martin James Keily Michael Muldoon M. J. Eagan John Lally Stephen Hockaday Fourth Street England Kee John Cain Centralia Patrick Calin Mise Delia Monahan Brooklyn N. Y Abram Mosher Cemetery Street Elizabeth Ralph Rymer Wesleyan University Johnson Bennett, Jr Leonard Jermyn Olyphant Clark's Abington Mutual Fire Insurance Company Odd Fellows’ Hall Ipworth League Lewis Luzerne Angen Fletcher Nebraska Nelson Fletcher Springville Floyd Colvin Craig Charles Miller William WM. Smith Electric Star Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Priceburg Glenburn Avoca Uniondale Philadelphia Times Mayor Black National Association of Mayors Pe-Ru-Na Samuel L. Black Onlo Crry of Columbus Col P. Neihart, M New Zealand
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