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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1899

Page

10

Funeral of Patrick McGarry Draws Large Crowds in Carbondale

The funeral in Carbondale for Patrick McGarry drew a large procession from Mrs H M Brennan’s residence to St Mary’s Church for a high requiem mass by Rev Father Nealon. Deacon Coffen and sub-deacon Rev Father Griffin assisted. Pallbearers included Barnard Mused y, Frank Hollenback, John Murrin, Michael Coughlin, Thomas Battle, John Holand, Michael Loftus, and Donn McCawley. Out-of-town attendees came from Green Ridge, Tomery and Scranton. Burial was at Behe Cemetery.

Thie City Patrick McGarry Devoused HM. J. Brennan St. More's Chrch Father Nealon Father Coffen Griffin Na Pall-Benore Barnard Mulsedy Frank Hollenback John Murrin Michael Coughlin Thomas Battle John Holand Michael Loftus Donn McCawley Mrs. McGlynn Green Midge Jame Mearery Won Toston Mass M. P. Flynn Frank Fiteeimmons Scranton Feink Lynch Olevphant Interient Hea

Gravity railroad upgrade delayed by insufficient preliminaries

The Wir for undertaken Bunduay 8 widening faces delay as preliminaries lag. To avoid suspending traffic, the overhaul must run the entire line from Saturday night to Monday morning. Expect heavy rains next week. A curved track near the machine ship tests locomotives for the new route.

Shepherd's Crook

Miner Hurt By Prop Timber Injury At No 1 Mine

Henry Nelwon of Grown Held road sustained a severe injury to his hand when a timber of a prop crushed it in No 1 mine yesterday morning. Dr AL Kelly treated his wounds. Mrs William Connell of West Side bruised from a fall upstairs and James Lynette sustained eye injury. William Whitfield also injured near South Church Street by a heavy object.

Henry Nelwon Grown Held Road AL Kelly William Connell James Lynette William Whitfield South Church

Death of Mrs Emma Clark on Salem Avenue

Mrs Emma Clark daughter of B I Clark died suddenly at her father's home on Salem avenue Sunday afternoon after a short illness from pneumonia. She came to this city thirty four years ago and lived most of her life here. The funeral will be private tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock with Rev Kw A Sawyer of Trinity Maple church officiating. Interment in Maplewood cemetery.

Emma Clark Clark Salem Avenue Dawuehfer Ays Weed LAW Oelock Kw. A. Sawyer Trinity Mapleceopal Whureh Maplewood Cemetery

City Contends With Widespread Illness After Outbreak

Hundreds of residents suffer from an epidemic described as annoying but not dangerous. Twenty Delaware and Tudor engineers and firemen and thirty other transportation department workers are incapacitated from duty due to illness. A few pavement cases proved fatal.

Delaware and Tudeon Transportation Department

Local social notes and job changes in Thorn street area

Mrs. Job Bly convalescent on Thorn street. Nicholas Reagan accepted a position yesterday as caller for the Erie. Miss Annie Reining returned home to Cherry Ridge after visiting friends in the city. Mrs. George Tyren and son Leon spent Sunday in Jawckson. Mrs. George Bacon of Tere race street visits Mrs. Hittenhowse of Newbury. Hessie Beale returned to Berane from Vesterdan. E A Purple entertaining A Hon eywell formerly of the city now in Philadelphia maiserie. PD Millady to present York Wigen Manufacturing company in Northern Pennsylvania and Southern New York. Prof. Hockenberry returned from Biarraca after teachers institute and three addresses. Thomas Harrett accepted a plumber position with Hanowek, N Y. Robert Marshall, right baggagemnas.

Job Bly Thorn Street Nicholas Reagan The Erie Annie Reining Thie City Cherry Ridge George Tyren Leon George Bacon Tere Race Street Bacon Hittenhowse Newbury Sr Ae Mites Hessie Beale Berane Fonm Vesterdan E. A. Purple A. Honeywell City Philadelphia Millady York Wigen Manufacturing Company Pennsylvania New York Hockenberry Biarraca Teachere’ Institute Thomas Harrett On Hanowek N. Y Drm Robert Marshall Baggagemnas

Rattlesnake Warnings vs Hidden Diseases in Air and Water

The passage contrasts venomous danger from diseases like typhoid and malaria with a rattlesnake as a warning that disease germs spread silently. It touts Dr Pierce’s Garden Medical Discovery as the cure to keep blood pure and liver healthy, citing a testimonial from Charles Ho Gargeant of Pisin Ciiy.

Pierce Charles Ho Gargeant Pisin Ciiy M Rm Ca Chi

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Lasting Relief

An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a permanent, painless solution for piles, claiming immediate inflammation relief and complete cure with continued use. It cites testimonials from Mrs Hinkley and Major Dean and notes Pyramid Drug Co based in Marshall Michigan. The piece also mixes local social items such as engagements, visits, and entertainment at Jermyn and Green Ridge.

Hinkley Mississippi Indianapolis Dean Columbus Ohio Bower Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

City council fails to meet at station amid travel delays

A disrupted council schedule leaves city business unresolved after delays in reaching the station. The absence marks an unusual event not seen in five years, with residents awaiting next steps after a period of incomplete proceedings.

Taylor News in brief for events in town tonight

The Taylor hose company No 1 ball at Weber's rink features the Germania Dramatic club from Scranton in a two act drama with a mandolin and guitar club and a small orchestra for dancing tickets 26 cents Lackawanna Lodge and the American Protestant Ladies association meet in Reese's hall The funeral of Charles Sampson will be held at 10 30 at his Wilkes Barre home burial in this place A local funeral party will attend the Eleventh regiment arrival in Harrisburg Mrs Margaret Cobleigh ill at home.

Taylor Hose Company Weber Germanic Dramatic Club South Scrarton Germania Mandolin and Guitar Club Lackawanna Lodge American Protestant Ladies’ Association Reese's Hall Charles Sampson Wilkes- Barre Lackawanna Conclave Harrisburg Scranton H. H. Harris Calvary Baptist Church Paorson Margaret Cobleigh Malin Street John E. Davis John B. Reese David F. Price Clark's Summit Annie Bevan Eva Davis Hyde Park Pyne Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Gomer Jones Main Street Kingston Ligsie Davis Green Ridge Evan L. Davis Barnes Roberts North Taylor John F. Davie Mesra Lewis Davis John Evans Eleventh Regiment Henry Wilson John Malla South Scranton Lackawanna Atherton Charles Bampson Mies Susie Morrie Friends A. Griffin Griffin

Midnight M prese by Kennedy players at Father Mathew Opera House

A large audience attended the Midnight M prese production by the Kennedy players at Father Mathew Opera House last evening. The company included John J. Kennedy Nellie Kennedy Harold Kennedy and Al Tinstings and received hearty applause. Tonight The Hand of Fate is to be presented with prices 10 20 and 50 cents Miss Ida White of Archbald is mentioned among attendees. The new engine Porto Rico No 13 is noted.

Kennedy Father Mathew Opera House John J. Kennedy Nellie Kennedy Harold Kennedy al Tinstings Ida White Archbald Mia T. F. Boland Lackawanna Street Porto Rico

Local notices and updates from Avoca Scranton and Blakely

A roundup of brief items: Blakely ward candidates Orrin Spencer for constable and W. W. Squire visiting Franton. visits and illnesses including Mrs Mary Seeley and Miss Cora Samson. Mrs George Treverton ill and others visiting or staying with relatives. Honeymooners Morton Harlee return from Winchester. mines at Crassy Island resume after idle period. water pressure and hydrants issues noted. James W. Smith to Harrisburg for Governor elect Stone inauguration. Health notes on influenza like symptoms and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advised. Avoca pond breach at hillside pond discharged water into adjacent mines. pumps installed as precautions. pond formerly PA Coal, then Brookdale Washery. Skaters lose favorite rink. Mrs F. Swarts visited Scranton. infant dies in York Avenue. Avoca Electric, Heat, Licht and Power to hold annual meeting with officer election. David Cranston gravely ill with grip. school director candidate Peter Bovlan announced. John McDonald severely ill. Local visits noted for Mr. and Mrs. McPherson and Mr. and Mrs. Snyder. Funeral of Ann Graham held with friends in attendance.

W. W. Schase Leven Street Orrin Spencer Blakely W. Squire Fcranton Mary Seeley Newark N. W Levi Stipe Cora A. Samaon Re Quire Hickory Street George Treverton Mesa Gilbert Carpenter Scott To Taylor Mabel Bel Mira William Hell Morton Harlee Winchester Crassy Island Klondike Breaker James W. Smith Harrisburg Elert Stone Avoca Langcliffe Pennsylvania Coal Company Brookelde Washery Company FP. &. Swarts Scranton Campbell Grove Street Oscar Docker York Avenue Langcliffe Cemetery Avoca Filectric, Heat, Licht and Power Company Argus David Cranston North End Grip Peter Bovlan Lincoln Hill John McDonald North Find Joseph McPherson Carbondale Dora Snyder Kingston Snyder Bouth Main Street Ann Graham

Notable Fratree Trial Reprieve and Court Scrutiny in Philadelphia

Fragmentary OCR recounts a reprieve story in Fratree with police notes on delays and a long list of January term court cases in Philadelphia. It mentions a Mr. Nuther's kidney cure advertisement and a council lighting plan by Mr. Henning, plus a January court session with numerous civil actions and indictments.

Funeral at Lanwcliffe Church Praises and Floral Tributes

Rev OT Fimythe preached a moving service at Lanwcliffe Church. Miss Mime McCrindie and Miss Mame Cranston sang with several floral emblems including a large wreath from Migurgee Bros Scranton. Pallbearers listed. flower donors named. Main Street in Dupont narrowly escaped destruction after a table lamp caused a tenement fire. flames subdued with bucket brigade. Democratic caucus set for Herbert's Hall tomorrow evening amidst keen local interest. Mrs Sweeney of Scranton visited Miss Curran.

Lanwcliffe Revot Fimythe Geenelon Mise Thos Morton John Connor Dupont Stephen Pramick Herbert's Hall Nettle Sweeney Scranton Nellie Curran

Assault case and town lighting plans in Tunkhannock

In Tunkhannock on Saturday the case of Harry Moreine charged with assault on Charles M. Barlow was heard with bound over and $200 bail set. Other items include telegrams on the death of Mrs. Huston, notices of deaths, marriages, athletic wins by J. N. Tewsbury, and discussion of street lighting plans by D Henning and the Welshach Street Lighting company proposing new lamp installations and borough improvements.

Squire Kutz Harry Moreine Charles M. Barlow Jared Moreine Barlow Mridge Street Moreins J. Wood Pratt Drake Sirs. Huston Mra. Hodge Isaac FR. Rosengrant Peter Harris Carey Bros. Extract Company Peter Miller Lehigh Valley Railroad N. S. Dewitt Scranton G. D. Dewitt Joseph la France Meshoppen Sadie Bunnell Bralutrim J. N. Tewsbury University of Pennsylvania Knickerbocker Athletic Club New York City Madison Square Garden J. £. Mulligan Georgetown P. J. Walsh N. G. Graham Mre. Mice Brill Hechts Tunkhannock Wilkes-Marre Record D. Henning Welshach Street Lighting Company America Sayre Ithaca N. Y Hennig

Death notices and local elections dominate town column

Mr P O Collinge learned yesterday of the death of his brother Hon Bryon Collins of Duehore Sullivan county. Collins was a feuding Sullivan county lawyer and former legislator. A Republican ward meeting is set for tomorrow night at Edmunds hall to nominate councilman school trector judge inspector and constable. Miss Mary Yarrington Miss Sarah Courtright and Will Yarrington of Carbondale visited Sunday. Charles P Sampson died yesterday at Wilkes Barre. Crystal fire company to dine at St George hotel Thursday to honor their service. Delaware and Hudson colliery shift cut to three quarters time. Will CG McCloskey seriously ill with grip none. Miss M Hackett of Whites Valley visiting. Thomas KE Griffiths of Main street visiting Scranton. Edward Williams and Miss Mary Buckingham united in marriage last evening by Justice Holmce. Henry Brown of Derrington Stock Firm seriously ill with grip. Will Mellow improving after sudden illness Sunday.

P.O. Collinge Bryon Collins Duehore Sullivan County Deveneed Sone M. 8 H. B Michael Collins St. George Maxwell Delaware and Hudson Will CG. McCloskey Second Street M. Hackett White's Valley Thomas KE. Griffiths Main Street Scranton Edward Williams Mary Buckingham Mayfield

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