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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1898

Page

12

Oscar Wonnacott Dies Suddenly at Home on Wayne Street

Oscar Wonnacott a young Carbondale businessman died suddenly last night at his Wayne Street home at 12 o clock. He was nearly twenty five and had long been associated with his brother in the Pioneer foundry business. His death is a shock to family and friends and a coroner’s inquest is not yet determined.

Rear Wonnacntt Carbendale Oelock Wayne Street Ead Mir Woenneeot Waynuirt Severn Verre Pioreer Dutlee Mal Myother Manmene Tigaees Ile City Alt Wayroart Ibis City Biewole Adnan

Stillman Hadcock Buried After Final Rites

The remade late Stillman Hadcock an Ontario and Western engineer from Hancock was laid to rest at First Presbyterian Church in Hancock yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock. A large crowd attended including Hancock engineers and Masons in regalia. The pastor praised the deceased who died young from disease while a male quartet provided music. The casket was viewed by many friends as the body showed the effects of illness.

Stillman Hadcock Ontario Hancock First Presbyterian Church A. P. Thomas W. OD Moane Russell Shepherd Deight Crane

Christian Endeavor Day Service Schedule

The Junior Society of the Verein Baptist church hosts a morning service and evening program including hymns, recitations, and a talk by Aglor O. V. P. Pictures and chorus are provided by Juniors and the congregation. The Senior Young People’s Christian Endeavor holds a special meeting at Welook in the morning inviting all Christians to attend.

ChristianEndeavor ci Society of Christian Endeavor Verein Baptist Church Conarreition Tsim Hubbard Diet Glenn Tallman Amy Lewis Howe Stariweather Ea Elbrecht Frank Nicholson Mayer Sadie Watkins Phorenw Jones Exereme Por Christ Churea” Hieven Bhagel Moran SRE Bae Hywn Welook Cnme

Obituary Notes Tawar J. of Burdening City Pioneer Bizman

Tawar J. a longtime plumber and tinsmith born in Honesdale thirty four years ago, moved through Pitts ton and Beranton before settling in Woodlingsis as a prominent merchant. He recently relocated to this city three weeks ago after a career spanning several towns.

Tawar J Carbindale Hospital Sestonmlay Honesdale Pittston Beranton Wyte Woodlingsis

Inventor O Keefe Dies At Honesdale Widow and Six Children Survive

The obituary notes the inventive Mr O Keefe of Bitten who married Mary Mangin in 1881 and left six children Loretta Mamie Alive Joanin Eobeard Maurier. Surviving relatives include three Weather siblings from Honesdale and others in the area.

Baler Avenue Cnet Eine Gereratiss Lo Peter O' Keefe Mins Mary Mangin Minooka Ehilivsa Ae Loretta Mamie Joanin Eobeard Maurier Weathers WiLard Honesdale Mielitel

Greene and the Local Hibernians

A fragmentary note describes a meeting of the Hibernians in Bourke Solhiiiog with members of Division 11. An enthusiastic member recited "Sheridan's Ride" and "The Thine Fifthy woolen Ie did" after fraternal gynetitis, amid a vague description of the event and participants.

Othe Cievins Oper

Dog Attacks Horse. Driver Intervenes

A dog chewed a horse along Sixth Avenue yesterday afternoon. Dr. Z J Thompson, driving his cutter, halted when the dog clamped on the horse. The animal sank teeth into the horse’s breast before the doctor frightened it away. the horse nearly reared over but was spared by the intervention.

Z. J. Thompson Sixth Avenue

Local News from New Baffle and Taylor Area

Workers in New Baffle receive pay as M J Healey suffers a leg fracture after a slip on Salem avenue. Munn & Avery harvest the annual ice crop while plans form for local moves and new teams. A Polish child dies from a neck wound. The Sons of Temperance mark their fourteenth anniversary with a large gathering at Weber's rink. Series of church services, meetings, and social events fill the week, with notices of upcoming sermons and community activities.

Bo Vdley Salem Avenue M. J. Healey Thomson Mr. Healey Munn & Avery Oneonta N. Y M. A. Harricnn A. J. Thomas Wyoming Street Charles Avery H.C. Wheeler Sichilas Glenn, & P Simpson Pennsylvania Sinpcon Wake

Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Illnesses

Mary Coates of Scranton is ill with tonsillitis. Mr. and Mrs. George Moore of Wayne County visit their daughter Mrs F A Faats in Canaan. Annie Burns returns from Scranton. Mrs Charles Craft of Canaan street entertains sister Cora Empell of Thompson. Mlle Gertie Murray of Scranton visits Annie Roland in Brooklyn street. M C Relden of Canaan street hopes to resume work Monday after an illness of two weeks. Mr and Mrs Malan and Mrs Hom were among those at Christian Heller funeral in Beeleyville. Thomas Morgen, longtime clerk at Alvord and Male, has resigned. Charles Cobbledick and family move from 3 Lermont to South Church street. John Moon, gas works superintendent, suffers severe headache from a ti abecess.

Mary FF. Price Coates Scranton George Moore Wayne County F. A. Faats Canaan Short Annie Burns Oa Vielt Seranton Charles Craft Cannan Street Misa Cora Empell Thompson Hawley Mlle Gertle Murray Annie Roland Brooklyn M. CG Relden Canaan Street Malaun Christian Heller Beeleyville Thomes Morgen Alvord & Male Charles Cobbledick Lermont South Church Street John Moon

Clark's Summit Tidbits and Local Visits

J M Young works with a boring machine in Clark's Summit yard perhaps seeking Klondike gold. Mrs John Twining visits daughter Mrs Nellie Chambers at Wall's Corners. Mrs Chamberlin improves from illness. EL FP Smith of Ashley visits relatives. Mike Belle Warner confined by rheumatism. Chester Hosely's son ill with bronchitis. Mrs Howard Wolf and Frances visit Scranton. Mrs Wolf improves. Oscar Shick builds a new home in Woodlawn Park. J A Riker of East Lemon visits old friends.George Boardman of Dalton stops in. Horatio Colvin and wife of Scranton plan Clark's Summit home this spring.

J. M. Young Klondike John Twining Nellie Chambers Wall's Corners Mre Chamberlin EL FP. Smith Ashley Mike Belle Warner Chester Hosely Quite III Branchiths Howard Wolf Frances Scranton

Local Social Notes Highlight Weddings and Visits

Charles Smith returns home after a few days with friends in town. Miss Emma Golden and John Martin wed in a Catholic church ceremony conducted by Rev. Fr. Welsh. The Old Fellows supper and Sara Decker’s twenty fourth birthday are noted with gifts and dancing. Attendees include multiple local residents and visitors from Scranton and Dunmore.

Charles Smith Nichileun Martha Blesecker Lackawanni Ann Cogliger Herman Ehrhardt Satem Ligue Dixon Tieaday Emma Ciolden John Martin FH. Welsh Ina Brady Dunmure BE. N. Swarts Aman Hellister Mie Pelton Vetter Mes Giardiner G. M. Nowek A. Decker George Bortree Malone Re Martin Jennie Florence Cannon Nellie Stacia Bessie Conboy Addie Shaw Jessie Kern Sara van Brunt Winona LaBare Alice Barden Mabel Dewit Grace Travis Augusta Gearhart Grace Hinds Edna Milone Mamie Bortres Tila Decker the Meee Ro Vail Scranton F. W. Posten Fred Powell Edward Charles van Brunt William Fred Shaw Walter Frank Waldell Sam Watts Wallace Smith Merman Ehrhardt Orrin Travis Ira

Local Briefs and Notices From New Milford and Montrose

Mr and Mrs George K Shay visiting relatives at New Milford and Montrose. Frank Davis son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Davis ill with bronchitis for weeks and not improving. Arthur Demming has been indisposed for several days. Services tomorrow in the Methodist Episcopal church at 10 00 am and 7 pm. Preaching by Rev S Simpkins. Morning theme The Abiding Gift evening A Great Banquet and the Unanimous Refusal. Sunday school begins tomorrow at 2 oclock not 230 as before Haworth league at 7 pm. All invited. The supers of Mr Mellen s child.

Temperance Weber's Rink Emblem Division I T Elmer Peck Pitteton Mise Ray Morgans Norma Harris Isaac Davis Emblem Delithal Cootal Auceeks Ripple A. Vision Hyde Park Williams Division Archbald Avoca Leer Comany New York Methodist Episcopal Church Calvary Palpitet Church Young Ladies’ Society Whee Calvary Tapitat Church Wealtons H. OH. Harris WI Od Fellows North Main Street Ivor Thenas Ing Fermen Suldeen Halle Pal Church Willaims Sabath School Enworth League Welcme Jotn Rundle Nashville Tenn Presbyterian Church Roy L. J. Fost James Hurnett Pursere Kaway Island C. Simpkina Epworth League William Harris Winton Methodiat Episcopal Church C. Simpking Peckville Baptist Church Thomas George K. Shay New Milford Montrose Frank Daniel Davis Arthur Demming Simpkins Haworth League P. m Mr. Mellen

Mayfield Community Notelets Chimneyed by Fire and Fun

Thursday evening saw a crowd of youths in Tompkinsville for a claim night with several named attendees from the area. Reports include a severe hand cut from a falling window pane, local moves to Philadelphia, concert attendance in Carbondale, a pneumonia case at Mayfield, and a scalding infant incident. A citizens’ cannon at Edmonds’ ball drew a full hall. election results and nominations followed for local offices.

Tompkineville Misese Sopth Vickers Lilie Piser Mac Piser Hattie Scott Frances Maswell Marrell Maxwell William Thomas Thos. Henry Harry Griflithe Thomas Loughner Walter Baker Samuel Preer Louis Fiver H. J. Dethaw William Parks Willem Moilhond John William Deanon Third Street Lawrence Mullen Mayfield Phicevure Mee Roche Neuty Morgan Carbondale J. F. Humphreys North Main Street Alltendei Mus Wrt Symphony Club William Baker Clara Doyle Lille Pizer Mae Pleer Sarah Vickers Misa Ligsie Evane Miyfield James William Nellie Hoban Olephants Fe.rymonds Edmonds Pour “Puneliman F. Eamonds Edward Cuff W. O. Davis Patrick Covie John Farrell John Davis Pore Fur Ve Willams Chittithe Anthony Tallet Frank Metatteris Frank Cogeins Richey Reynolds Michael Green Michael Gaughan Matrick Daily John Tigue Jas, Oninn Thomas Mogouldriver Miehwe Dean William Borne Judice of

Women’s dress reform and suffrage linked in reform rhetoric

The piece surveys gender equal suffrage activity in San Brandigen and Paris, noting the League of American Wheelmen’s stance on reform and a French women’s paper La Fronde. It cites Illinois Senator Munroe’s tax proposal tied to women’s suffrage and reflects on Frances A. Walker’s advocacy for suffrage as a driver of social progress.

San Brandigen California Lagues Lengue Mulletin Editoriat Parle France America Munroe Tlinois Wynen

Death in a Churchyard Eulogy Headlines Town Toples Quote

A fragment reflecting sorrow at a friend's death in a churchyard. The speaker recalls tears, earth upon the coffin, and the pain of mockery versus mourning. The verse conveys deep grief and a call to resilience in sorrow.

Peruna Drug Firm Praised by Local Leaders in Wyandotte

A Wyandotte notice extols the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company as a leading enterprise. It highlights prominent proprietors and especially Dr Hartman the president for his integrity. The letter lauds Peruna as a highly effective remedy for catarrh.

Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company 5S. B. Hartman Peruna

Peru and peeru tia cure for lung fever praised by mother

A reader from Peru praises Peeru tia as the best medicine in the house curing catarrh of the lungs and lung fever in her six children and youngest daughter after trying six physicians. She notes her daughter is now cured and thanks the supplier for the remedy.

Peru Thorik Mra Bocking de. Thartman South Calarbus Flortmaan

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