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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1895
Page
8
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Mrs D Green and son John visit Miss Kitty Mang in Carbondale while Freddie Mott visits Miss Mamie McCrindle in MS. Mrs H L Warner toured the Electric City yesterday as did Mrs Ednett and her daughter Maud in Scranton. The Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church plans a social this Saturday night.
The Penn Coal company and the Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad paid their employer Tuesday. Presbyterians plan a social and pew rental for the year. Christ in Endeavor held a social at Miss Sarah Hughes’s home. Mrs. George Schrank and Mrs. Dexter are ill. Pequest Tribe of Red Men to host an Indian Village fair starting March 1 in Odd Fellows hall to benefit the tribe. John Bruneris and others mentioned. a church directory issued by Presbyterians. Charles Warner appointed night policeman by borough. pay via business and resident contributions. Week of prayer observed in Methodist church with nightly meetings. Students rehearse and plan the drama The Daughters of the King, to benefit St. Agnes Guild on Jan. 2. John T.B. Smith sick at Elm Street home. Mrs. A. W. Vandemark moved to Woodward building. Two Packard children noted. Ladies’ Aid Society to host oyster supper Friday at Presbyterian church. Episcopal society buys vacant Potter and Blakely lot to build a church soon. John Davy to speak to Loyal Legion Jan. 4 on Our Boys. Borough council met with health rules discussion. special meeting on new health rules. Richard Feeter visiting from Hawley. A horse upset a cutter at Washington Ave and Spruce St, Scranton, horse restrained by officers. Funeral of Peter Burschel to be at 20 North Main Ave Friday Jan. 1, burial Dunmore cemetery. aged 75. formerly connected with large firms in town. Hudson company paid yesterday. Mrs. Patrick Lane improving at Cemetery Street. School board met with full attendance. Miss Quinnan successor sought. seven applications. decision postponed.
Waverly reports a strong religious revival with Rev C C Luther preaching nightly. A public installation for George Fell Post No 407 GAR and Ladies circle officers followed by a 120 guest banquet featuring readings and songs. Also noted are local convalescences and a patent medicine claim for Rheumatism relief.
The funeral for the late Mrs. Hugh Manley, who died last Sunday, was held Tuesday. The service at St. Thomas Church included a high mass and a preaching by Rev. Dr. Lucas. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased. The funeral drew a large crowd from across the valley.
In Honesdale a busy Sunday school program moved to the Opera House after a festive afternoon in Grace Church. Homer Greene announced Santa Claus on Time while young performers in red gowns danced and sang, featuring Mina Fraley Sophie Russell and the Fairy King Harold Fowland. Santa distributed presents as the cast, including tradesmen and a New York policeman, wowed the audience.
Peckville reports new church officer elections led by Miss Myra Oakley and others. John Craig, 71, dies of dropsy after 37 years in town. funeral today at 2.00 pm with Rev. Fitzwilliams officiating. interment in Union Cemetery. Dr J W Beck appointed health officer. temperance lecture announced at Methodist church. Mrs. A B Compton and 4 year old George Hughes noted among deaths. scarlet fever epidemic rising. Dr Watson improving slightly.
Grand Army of the Republic installation held last evening. Arthur W. Lewis buried at Brookside cemetery in the new ground. William Loomis of Scranton spent time with relatives in Carbondale yesterday. Scott Whipple takes a job at Wall Street hotel after leaving old American House. A son was born to Mr and Mrs T V Powderly yesterday morning. Women’s Christian Temperance Union to meet Friday at First Presbyterian church. Carbondale hospital received a large in valld chair donated by Edward Clarkson. Miss Jeanette McMillan leaves for duties in New York City after visiting her parents. Louis Gramba of Honesdale paid a Carbondale visit. Mrs Bridget Kerins of Brooklyn Street mourns the death of her son Ambrose aged 11 years who died yesterday afternoon of diphtheria.
Forest City notes detail Deputy Rooney's visit and Lena Bennett's return from Clifton. Baby Frank Taylor is buried at Hillside cemetery. ex policeman Jones and wife Albert F. of Plymouth attended. The Kossman poisoning case to be tried in Wayne county after investigation confirms home across county line. Police Inspector to headline at the Opera house next Saturday.
Relief in six hours from kidney and bladder troubles reports a new remedy called the New Greta South American Kidney Cure. It claims prompt relief of urinary pain, retention, and backache in both men and women, with sales by C. M. Harris, Druggist, 15 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pa.
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