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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1900

Page

6

Revival Meetings Draw Huge Crowds at Simpson Church

Rev P J Kain of Philadelphia conducted revival services at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church attracting hundreds each day. Daily programs featured sermons on Salvation by the Only Name and the Cross and Resurrection with vivid depictions of Christ’s crucifixion and eternal life. The series continues nightly this week under church pastor Rev B Sweet and evangelist Rev Kain.

Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Hey Pp. A. Kain Philadelphia B. Sweet Kain Christ Chad Rain Wil J. Miar- Connell New York Vin Jones

Vin Mariani Mariani Wine Known Tonic in Many Ailments

Vin Mariani is described as a world famous tonic useful for nervous troubles dyspepsia malaria anemia loss of sleep consumption overwork indigestion la grippe nervous prostration general debility tardy convalescence loss of morning power impotence melancholia throat and lung troubles and fevers, with warnings about fake substitutes.

Funeral notices for Williams Kelly Hein and others

Funeral services are listed for Mrs. FE. HH. Williams at St. David's Episcopal Church with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Thomas Kelly will be buried after services at St. Patrick's Church and Cathedral Cemetery. Aldwin James, 6, was privately interred at Washburn Street Cemetery. J. K. Hein's funeral at Moravian Church will be attended by many. Jersey Central trains offered for attendees. Michael Thomas was buried after services at St. Patrick's Church and Cathedral Cemetery.

Mra. FE. HH. Williams Hey. EK. J. McHenry St. David's Episcopal Church Washburn Street Thomas Kelly Hampton Street St. Patrick's Church Aldwin John James Landia Street J. K. Hein Willam HW. Huble Seventh Street Bethlehem Statur Sofelock Jersey Central Michael Thomas Martin Maloney Continental Hill Cathedral Cemetery

Sisters of Bethany Social Will at St Davide Sunday School

An entertainment and social event is planned by the Sisters of Bethany at St Davide Sunday school. The program includes violin duets, recitations, and performances by local youths and noted participants.

St. Davide The Sisters of Bethany

Young Miner Hurt In Mine Mule Incident Affects Davis

William Davis aged 15 employed as a driver in the Continental mines was kicked by a mule at work on Saturday and sustained a fracture of the left arm. He resides at 119 Eynon street and was attended by Dr. J. J. Roberts. Mary Kenny of Old Fort Great Pocahontas will visit Hiawatha council this evening.

William Davis Eynon Street J. J. Roberts Mary Kenny Old Forte Great Pocahontas Hiawatha Council

Unwritten Work Invites Pocahontas Members and Local Events

Notices invite all members to the Degree of Pocahontas and Gand the Tadies Aid tea at First Welsh Congregational church on Thursday February 22. Other items report school No. 14 remains open, Camp 43 meeting for February 13 supper, and local incidents including an injury near Keyser Valley, a near gas suffocation, a minor restaurant fire, a building loan offer, and upcoming speeches by M T S Conry.

Degree of Pocahontas Tadies’ Aid Society First Welsh Congregational Church Martha Washington Camp 43 Patriotic Order of America Lena Davis North Main Avenue Philip Koller Morris Court Keyser Valley St. Patrick's Church Fair Martin Flaherty W. H. Bartholomew and Child Luz Co-Operative Hall

Local Social Notes From Washburn to Wilkes-Barre

Community members on Washburn Street Lincoln Avenue and nearby areas are mentioned with visits illness and travels. Names include Mrs F R Parker Miss Anna Burnett Ida May J Hughes and others visiting relatives and recovering from illness.

Revival meetings and church notices in Green Ridge

Revival meetings will be held at United Evangelical church Capouse avenue this week at 745 in charge Rev C Db Moore. A cordial invitation is extended. Rev L J Lancing preached an earnest sermon to the young yesterday morning. Special meetings will be held in Asbury M E church each evening this week except Sunday. The Green Ridge Woman's club will meet this afternoon at 32 o'clock. Rev Albert H Smith delivered three sermons in Green Ridge Baptist church. The special meetings held during the past week will continue this week.

United Evangelical Church Capouse Avenue C. Db. Moore Justor L. J. Lancing Presbyterian Church Marell Green Roy Pearce Lansing Christian Endeavor Society Cireen Ridge Presbyterian Church Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Christ's Church Waerhington Avenues Ballentine Fa Green Ridge Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Albert H. Smith Green Ridge Baptist Church Christ

Portland patient exposes doctor over costly prescription

A Portland man met a local doctor who prescribed a drug for an examination. The patient paid $10 for the prescription but did not take the medicine, saying he could not afford to follow through. The doctor later claimed the patient was much improved.

Portland Saya Oregonian

DAY'S DOINGS IN DUNMORE BOROUGH

Republican primaries in Dunmore Borough yield nominees for borough offices led by James R. Wilson for Burgess. Other nominees include Janson Cole and George J. Kunz for School Directors. Charles J. Webber and Maxwell Chapman for Council. Louis Engle for Treasurer. Eber Krennine for Street Commissioner. Mark Simpson for Tax Collector. Thomas L. Sansenbaugh for Auditor. Return judges meet at 4 o'clock in Odd Fellows hall to finish official returns with James B. Quick presiding.

Burgess James TR. Wilson Odd Fellows' Hall James 8. Quick

Democratic borough committees schedule January 24 meeting

Leaders of the Democratic party appoint standing committees to meet Wednesday evening January 24 to fixed a date for the party primary and convention in the borough. Listed members span wards and districts with chair T. Melvin and secretary A. T. Irvin.

Democratic Party

Notable Two Hundred Attend Odd Fellows Night to Hear Cake Duo

A large audience at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows hall heard Lu Cake and Ella June Meade-Cake of New York perform original readings impersonations and musical numbers. The shows standout were Meade-Cake’s vocal control and Cake’s impersonations of Bill Nye and the Old Man on the Farm. The Methodist Episcopal church organized the event expected to raise a neat sum from ticket sales.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Lu BA Cake Ella June Meade-Cake New York City Ella Meade- Cake Lu Cake Bill Nye Methodist Epiccoapal Church

New York Minister Lectures on Mormonism at Local Church

Lu RB Cake of New York City delivered a lengthy lecture on Mormonism at the Methodist Episcopal church last evening. He discussed Mormon habits and his Utah research, drawing a large audience that arrived early and stayed engaged, with many congratulating him after the discourse.

Methodist Episcopal Church Lu RB. Cake New York City

Brogan Seeks Council Seat in Democratic Borough Race

John J. Brogan of Chestnut street announces candidacy for councilman pending Democratic voters in the borough. The Dramatic society of the Young Men's Temperance Literary and Beneficial society will perform The Heart of Erin in South Scranton for the Total Abstinence and Beneficial society. Frank Bilekens of Chestnut street visits Jermyn and Mayfield. Mamie Cosgrove of Wilkes Barre visits Elm street. Thomas McDonald of Drinker street travels to New York on business. M. J. Moran spent yesterday at Lake Ariel.

John J. Brogan Chestnut Street Democratic Party Dramatic Society Young Men's Temperance, Literary and Beneficial Society South Scranton Erin Union Cash Store Frank Bilekens Jermyn Mayfield Mamie Cosgrove Wilkes, Barre Maury McHate Elm Street Thomas McDonald Drinker Street New York City M. J. Moran Lake Ariel

Funeral for John Maxwell in North Scranton

The funeral for John Maxwell, killed in a mine accident at Butte Montana, was held at his Mary Street home. Services followed at Holy Rosary Church with Rev. Father Moylan and interment at Cathedral Cemetery. The Cumberland band led the procession. Rev. William Edgar preached at Providence Methodist Episcopal Church on the same day, citing a death theme. A tin publication box is placed at Druggist George W. Davis's Providence Square shop for items for The Tribune.

John Maxwell Butte, Mont Mary Street Holy Rosary Church Father Moylan Cathedral Cemetery Cumberland Band William Edgar Providence Methodist Episcopal Church George W. Davis Providence Square Tribune

Local Items Note Weddings Deaths Debates and Accidents

A varied page notes A P O Donnell leaving for Bridgeport to outfit hearses and cabs after a fire. Mrs Henry Atherton returns from Pittston. John H Evans wins gold headed cane. Lewis James wins gold ring. Miss Amy Decker and Dr Adam Stegner to wed at Cayuga Street home. Evangelistic services at North Main Avenue Baptist Church continue with Rev Bowser assisting. Funeral for Thomas James and Washburn Street interment. Debates in Professor Kemmerling's room on war with Boers. negative verdict. Miner James Williams injured at Leggett's Creek mine but recovering. Two Shaw children ill with scarlet fever. Marriage announced of William Powell and Johanna Jones.

A. P. O'Donnell Bridgeport Conn Henry Atherton North Main Avenue D. O. Bannister Pittston John T. Theese John H. Evans Taylor Lewis James Amy Decker Adam Stegner Giles Decker Cayuga Street North Main Avenue Baptist Church A. B. Bowser Danville Thomas James Washburn Street Cemetery Kemmerling England Andrew Summers Edward Lewis David Hill David Y. Williams David Jones Edward Benjamin William Loftus John McGurrin Willard Benjamin James Williams Robert Avenue Leggett's Creek William Shaw Wayne Avenue William Powell Misa Johanna Jones

Funeral of Mrs. Charles Lewert Held in South Scranton

Funeral services were held yesterday at the German Presbyterian church for Mrs. Charles Lewert from Willow street. Rev. William A. Nordt delivered the sermon. The burial followed at Pittston avenue cemetery with Augusta lodge members in attendance.

Willow Street Charles Lewert German Presbyterian Church Hickory Street William A. Nordt Pittston Avenue John Demuth Charles Scheuch John J. Schneider John Mals Charles Huester Charles Neals Augusta Lodge

Funeral services for Jacob Fitch and Bridgit Burns

The funeral of Jacob Fitch occurred yesterday at the family Willow Street home with Rev. William A. Nord delivering the sermon. Interment followed at Pittston Avenue Cemetery after a funeral procession.

Jacob Fitch Willow Street William A. Nord Pittston Avenue Bridgit Burns Cathedral Irving Avenue

Requiem Mass Held After Funeral Procession Ends

The funeral procession was closed and moved to St. Peter's Cathedral where a requiem mass was celebrated.

St. Peter's Cathedral

Wilkes-Barre Friends Attend Mrs Levert Funeral

Misses Lena and Rena Froehlich and Mrs Daniel Schramm with John Schramm and Frank Anstall of Wilkes-Barre attend the funeral of the late Mrs Charles Levert. Mrs Charles Mengle of South Wyoming Avenue is seriously ill. Joseph P Rempe of Alder Street spent Sunday with Rendleham friends. Miss Rose Clifford of Pittston Avenue and Miss Mary McHale of Cherry Street visit Philadelphia friends. Miss Frances Atkinson of Cedar Avenue visits Pittston friends.

Lena Rena Froehlich Daniel Schramm John Schramm Frank Anstall Wilkes-Barre Charles Levert Charles Mengle South Wyoming Avenue Joseph P. Rempe Alder Street Rendleham Rose Clifford Pittston Avenue Mary McHale Cherry Street Philadelphia Frances Atkinson Cedar Avenue Pittston

Pea Coal Sold at 1.25 a Ton Delivered Citywide

Pea coal priced at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders directed to J T Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6633.

South Side Central City Hyde Park J.T. Sharkey Cedar Ave

Obituary notices for Gilligan Machette Rowlands and others

Andrew Gilligan died at home on SIL Prospect avenue after a finger wound led to blood poisoning. Survived by wife and six children. funeral tomorrow morning. Samuel J. Machette, 51, former city resident, died at Elitehurst. funeral at 11 o clock tomorrow and burial in Forest Hill. Emner Rowlands, 2, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Rowlands, died. funeral at 2 pm today. interment Washburn Street. Mary Donohue, 5 months, died. burial at Tobyhanna after 19 o clock journey. Maybert Hockenberry, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Hockenberry, died. funeral later. An infant child of Mr and Mrs Reesa Anthony died. interment Washburn Street at 3 pm.

Andrew Gilligan Sil Prospect Avenue Elitehurst Forest Hill Cemetery Emner Rowlands Joseph Rowlands Hampton Street Washburn Street Mary Joseph Donohue Tailroad Avenue Tobyhanna Maybert W. 8. Hockenberry Providence Road Reesa Anthony Avenue, Bellevue Wiashburn Street

Mule Tales and Dynamite Misadventure in Mountain Trails

A humor column recounts mule packing in rugged terrain with a pack animal that endures loads, bucking, and a legendary dynamite mishap. The narrative includes bar room chatter about a miner named Mose in the Bill Williams mountains and a teamster's adventurous anecdotes.

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