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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1899

Page

6

Marriage Unites Mise Leah Howell and Ira J Price

Mise Leah Howell of Elkdale and Ira J Price, a West Scranton young man, were married at 1 50 yesterday afternoon by Rev F Mathews at the parsonage on North Hyde Park Avenue. The couple left for New York for their honeymoon and will reside with Price's parents. The groom works at a mill in Petersburg and is a leader of the Electric City Wheelmen.

Mise Leah Howell Elkdale Sus-qucanna County Ira J. Price West Scranton F. Mathews First Baptist Church North Hyde Park Avenue Mr. Price Petersburg Electric City Wheelmen

Fire alarm at Luzerne and Tenth ends without action

Last evening a fire alarm from Box 22 at Luzerne street and Tenth avenue reported a bent flue netting around a gas fixture at the hotel run by William Dickelnick on South Main and Luzerne. Responding companies The Columbias, Frankling and Magles found no active fire, as the blaze was extinguished without water or chemicals.

Box 22 Luserne Tenth Streets William Dickelnick South Main Avenue Luzerne Street Columbias Frankling Magles

Boy Injured In Bicycle Accident At South Main Avenue

Arthur Gibbs, young son of Dr. and Mrs. L H Gibbs of South Main Avenue, was struck by a bicycle yesterday afternoon. He suffered a broken nose, was taken home for care, and remained unconscious before stabilizing and resting more comfortably last evening.

Arthur

Funeral of Thomas Gerrity in Belle Vue Church

A requiem service for Thomas Gerrity, killed in the Dodge mine on Saturday, was held at the Church of the Holy Cross in Belle Vue yesterday. W. RP O'Donnell officiated, and interment followed at Cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers included John Henley.

Church of the Holy Cross Bellevue Thomas Gerrity Dodge Baturday W. RP O'Donnell Cathedral John Henley

Main Avenue Price Brief Shows Small Decrease

A short listing notes prices at Main Avenue with figures 75 cents and 55 cents and a reference to 75 cents Joc 75 cents. The fragment indicates pricing changes but lacks full context or items.

Notable Names in Postwar Business Trust Records

Patrick Duffy, Thomas Ferguson, Miles Drake, Edward Manley and John Harrington appear in the newly released trustee list tied to a regional business trust. The document notes their roles as directors and associates within the network.

Patrick Duffy Thomas Ferguson Miles Drake Edward Manley John Harrington

Club Meeting Postponed and Local News Briefs from Scranton

Branch No 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians postpones meeting to Friday. Alderman Davie dismisses malic ious mischief case against four youths on Clark lot. Mason offers 300 reward for info on arsonists at South Main store. Mrs Williams of Rock Street fracturing a rib after a fall. Today features St Riverenden excursion to Binghamton and other events. Park plot negotiation near railroad on Jackson Street by Keyser Valley Horse Company. St Leo's Glee Club met and acted on matters. Hyde Park Avenue paving progresses with curbing completion. Balloons released from Main and Jackson corner. Lieutenant Williams arrests a youth for firing on West Lackawanna Ave. David Griffiths injured by coal at 1150 Eynon Street. Dr Roberts attends burned boy from conman explosion. Family reunion at Lewis Foster home in Cherry Ridge. People travel to Pacific coast. Patrick Gibbons funeral at St Patrick's. Barbershops in West Scranton close today.

Order of Hibernians Davie Agathet Hoya Clark Lot North Main Avenue T. Fellows Mason South Main Avenue Williams Rock Street John T. Williame Howe St. Rivenden Binghamton Flower of Lackawanna Lodge Ancient Order of Britons Mowntain Park Saywn Social Mott Lot Memera First Baptist Church Main Avene Jackson Street West Lackawanha Avenue David Grifiths Eynon Street Hampton Roberts Gertrude Evans Pacific Coast Patrick Gibbons St. Patrick's Church Cathedral Barbver West Scranton

Local Residents Planned Visits and Meetings

Miss Lena Shaffer of Hampton street will spend the fourth at Square Tow. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Saville of South Ninth street will visit friends in Binghamton today. Mesere, Charles Leber, Martin Siren, Christopher Hees, William Leber, John Steinecker, Peter Koch and Misses Dork Breinecker, Kate Young, Christine Schubert, Lizzie Hetaroth, Mame Frank and Amelia Koch will...

Lena Shaffer Hampton Street Square Tow Thomas H. Saville South Ninth Street Binghamton Mesere Charles Leber Martin Siren Christopher Hees William Leber John Steinecker Peter Koch Dork Breinecker Kate Young Christine Schubert Lizzie Hetaroth Mame Frank Amelia Koch

Hosiery Sale Offers 16 Cent Pairs on Stock

The catalog lists best 15 cent line items on sale at 16 cents per pair. Includes fine fast black double sole hosiery ribbed lots hosiery balbriggan hosiery and fine tan and fancy hose with double heel and black hose with white feet.

Highest grade 1¢c goods in popular makes on market

Advertisement notes the top quality 1 cent goods available including fast black and black tops with white feet tan and fast black hose with double soles unbleached balbriggan and various mixtures. It highlights the range and value offered to shoppers.

Health tips and a busy summer news roundup at Lake Winola

An article blends health advice with social notices. It urges faithful use of Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and then reports summer plans of residents from Wilkes Barre and surrounding streets. Names include Hughes, Evans, Daniels, Koerner, and Dershimer among others with travel to Ithaca, Atlantic City, Chicago, and Crystal Lake noted.

Surprise party greets Miss Evans at home on Robert Avenue

A group of young people gathered Saturday evening at Misa Mary Evans's Robert Avenue home. Games singing and recitations entertained guests as they, including Margaret Lewis Liggie Williams Mary Phoee Witthe Evans Mesera Thomas Evans Thomas Grier John Davis William Howells and David Williams, departed after a flashlight was taken.

Misa Mary Evans Robert Avenue Miss Evans Miss Vans Margaret Lewis Liggie Williams Mary, Phoee Witthe Evans Mesera Thomas Evans Thomas Grier John Davis William Howells David Williams

Local Fraternal Officers Elected and Church Activities Noted

Colonel T D Lewis council elected officers for the year with John Owens as Councilor and H Levy as vice councilor. Welsh Baptist church West Market street announced officers led by John N Jehu and D B Jones. Dutch Gap Mission Sunday School hosted an ice cream social with many volunteers. Ladies Aid Welsh Congregational church plans an ice cream social. Washington camp 177 Plans an entertainment at the Auditorium on July 19. Market Street to Nay Aug park on the 14th. Furekka baseball team scheduled to play today at Honesdale.

T D Lewis Council United American Mechanics John Owens Harry Levy Taten H. W. Arndt Nelson Misby Mars Shall John Stone H. W. Wiathing State Council HL Richards Welsh Baptist Church West Market Street Therhueinesse John N. Jehu D. 8. Jones David K. Davis William J. Hopkins Henry Davis David Jeffrys W. T H. Thomas Dutch Gap Mission W. J. Howella Samuel Coleman Robert Weston David Weston Rose Alexander John Jones J. R. Davis J. PD. Davie Frank Coleman Thomann Coleman D. J. Williams Tf. Z. Davis Ladies’ Aid Society Welsh Congregational Church Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America Nay Aug Park Furekka Honesdale

Local Social Notes Highlight North Main Area Visitors

Mrs L M Morse and Mignie Morse of North Main avenue travel to Thuluth for a weeks visit. Mrs George Griffiths and family of Williams street enjoy a week at Plymouth. Mr William Morgan of Spring Street visits relatives in Taylor. Mr and Mrs George Dimmick Hines return from their wedding tour and plan to reside on North Main Avenue. Mr and Mrs William Morris and family visit friends in Taylor. David Jones of Olyphant visits West Market street friends yesterday. Miss Kate Highland of West Mar includes a family contact in the North Main area.

L. M. Morse Mignie North Main Avenue Thuluth George Grifiths Williams Street Plymouth William Morgan Spring Street Taylor George Dimmick Hines William Morris David Jones Olyphant West Market Street Kate Highland West Mar Ket Street J. B. Fish Preston Park Misa Mary Fitamorris Plains J J. Sullivan St Agnes Hospital Phila George Deatrick Nineveh N. Y Fast Market Street Mra Susan Fille Ypsilanti Mich Mre J. R Howelle Udith Hollister Avenue Thomas Powell Summit Avenue Professor Vincent Factoryville Thomas Evans Hayden John and Emerson Pittaton Abe Lewis Annie Blainey Nanticoke John Blainey Misa Bessie Smith James Williams Wayne Avenue James Bell Annie Washington, D.C Atlantic City Mary Jenkine Jennie Phillips Carbondale Bertha Price Mains Ella Cook Wilkes-Barre Benjamin Evang School Street Sarah Honseal Lancaster Green Ridge Street Foster Philadelphia Eugene Stanton Denver Col Jane Phillips Hartshorn Delohmiller Mulley Lake Winola Wesley League of the Primitive Methodist Church W. H. Russell Morrta Run Prosser

Grain-O touted as a coffee substitute in letters to editors

A reader testifies that Grain-O, a grain drink, improved health after a week and replaced coffee. She notes it nourishes the body and is safe for children, praising its pure grain basis. The letter urges readers to buy a package from grocers and follow the mixing directions.

Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park

Pen Coal ordered to deliver fuel at $1.25 per unit to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders should be addressed to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave, phone 6683.

South Side Central City Hyde Park C. B. Sharkey Cedar Ave

Community groups hold regular session and social events in Scranton

Neptune Engine and Hose company met in regular session with five initiates John J Schneider Frank Bonn John Kelfer Otto Robinson and Louis Zimmer joining to bring membership to forty nine. A Hingfold band concert followed at Central Park garden amid a large attendance and several local groups organized a parade and a park concert. The article also notes a court hearing for Charles Hagen and a bail arrangement, plus upcoming excursions by local clubs and social events at Century Lodge and Century Hose company. An unknown man was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery after dying at George Engle's grocery.

Neptune Engine and Hose Company John J. Schneider Frank Bonn John Kelfer Otto Robinson Louis Zimmer Hingfold Central Park Garden Patriotic Order Sons of #America Drum Corpy Vocaphone Band Scranton Athletic Club Charles Hagen Alder Street Leates John Dillon Hagens Hagen Dillon Purview Junger Maennerchor Lake Ariel Louis Zim Century Hose Company Enston George Engle Miller Potter Feld Forest Hill Cemetery

Hair Growth Elixir Promoted at Manners' Pharmacy

At 020 Green Ridge Street Manners' Pharmacy advertises Imperial Queen Hair Tonte as the greatest hair grower. The shop also lists toothbrushes in all sizes and prices and meat offerings with prices noted for rental at 26 Green Ridge.

Manners’ Pharmacy Green Ridge Street Green Ridge

Elected officers listed for John Wesley Castle Knights group

The ensuing term sees posts filled by Charles Bray as post chief Edward Jackson noble chief William Stevens vice-chief Jacob Muck venerable hermit William Wear high priest H Th Jones sir herald James Margetason master of records John Sirwatka clerk of exchequer George Cooper keeper of exchequer H B Jones trustee eighteen months William J Oliver trustee twelve months. Miss Margaret Wilson returns home after two weeks with Providence relatives. Gertrude James of Providence visits sister Mrs W W Wilson Jackson street. Jesse Snyder family travels to spend the Fourth with friends in Haat Dalton. Picnic and clambake today in Father Mathew grove with the congregation.

John Wesley Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle Charles Bray Edward Jackson William Stevens Jacob Muck William Wear H. Th. Jones James Margetason John Sirwatka George Cooper H. B. Jones William J. Oliver Margaret Wilson Providence Gertrude James W.W. J. Wilson Jackson Street Jesse Snyder Main Street Haat Dalton The Primitive Methodist Church Father Mathew Grove

Dunmore Borough Meeting Orders School Heating Fix

Smead Wells Heating and Ventilating must repair No 4 School equipment or remove it after the board ordered contractors to restore proper ventilation. Superintendent Bovard reports 2285 pupils enrolled with 2055 daily attendees. eight grade exams show 73 pupils with 45 passing. teachers exams yield 24 of 26 in the class with scores 80 to 90. Board adjourned to July 11 for teacher elections.

Smead, Wells Heating and Ventilating Company No. 1 McPeek Bovard

Lawn Social at Elm Street Home by Didley Street Baptist

A lawn social will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Bogart on Elm Street Friday evening under the auspices of the Ladies Aid society of the Didley Street Baptist church. A musical programme featuring many out of town musicians is planned and the menu includes ice cream cake and lemonade.

Disturbance on Duck Street Leads to arraignments

Pasquale Cirnta and Giannantie Dilio were arraigned before Burgess Powell and fined for the disturbance on Duck Street. Police found three razors and a revolver at the station house and charged them with carrying concealed weapons being drunk and disorderly and fighting. Officers Buber Russell and Williams made the arrests.

Pasquale Cirnta Giannantie Dilio Duck Street Burgess Powell Burress Powell Buber, Russell Williams

Local church league to suspend meetings until September

At the last Junior Epworth league meeting of the Methodist Episcopal church the group voted to suspend activities until September. Reports show growth in work and membership over the past year. A stray dog program is noted with officers instructed to capture dogs without muzzles. The first arrest occurred yesterday as an officer skilled in the task captured the animal. Dogs will be kept at a local pound on South Blakely Street. Post office hours for today are listed, including morning and afternoon slots. Several local residents are mentioned with health notes, travels, and visits.

Epworth League The Methodist Episcopal Church Maxale Blakely Street Joseph Warfel West Drinker Street George Seese Neptune Hoge Company Frook Street James Nelson Franklin Street Seashore David J. Payne Moscow California T. J. Walker Horner N. J Jameson Fishing Tackle Company Bloomstreet Sallie Walding Wattle Green Sunbury Jennie Hoot George Vrink New York Atlantic City Washington, D. C Ward Street PD. Bovard North Blakely Street Thing Gettyshire State Teachers’ Association Harry Bovard Ocean Grove

Boy Plunges From Tree Injures Seven-Year-Old

Joseph Martin of South Malin street fell from a tree on Greenwood hill and was carried home unconscious yesterday afternoon. Dr Olmstead was summoned. Miss Hannah C Coyne visits Pitts ton for Independence Day amid local chatter about Fagen of Jermyn in Minooka.

Joseph Martin William Martin South Malin Street Greenwod Hill Dr. Olmstead Hannah C. Coyne Pittston F. J. Fagen Jermyn

You said that thing would not cost over $50

Mrs Highup reveals the price was $60 plus a $20 mediator fee for a promise to disclose a $100 cost. This quirky New York Weekly gag hints at hidden charges and contrived honesty in a domestic exchange. The unnamed parties symbolize inflated prices and deception in bargaining.

Obituaries From Avoca and Nearby Burghs

Arthur Murphy of Avoca dies at home Sunday night aged, survived by wife and four children. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 from St Marys Avoca with Catholic interment. Also Mrs James Flynn of Thinmore dies. funeral from St Marys. interment Dunmore Catholic cemetery. Catherine Lindsey, 25, dies after hospital stay. remains to life pestidenes. Jacob Porcher of South Washington avenue dies of pneumonia. services at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church.

Arthur Murphy Avoca Me Wise William A. Murphy Franklin Avenue John F. Murphy Mary's Church James Flynn Thinmore Mra Patrick Hennigan Thomas O'Malley Mite James Scott Thomas John J. Flynn St. Mary's Church Dunmore Catholic Cemetery Catherine Lindsey Moses Taylor Hospital Kellerman Court Jacob Porcher Washington Avenue Hickory Street Presbyterian Church

Peculiar Places Reveal Long Lost Masterpieces

The Duchess of Gainsborough painting was found in a Chelten cellar, illustrating art works hidden in odd spots. A Tenier discovered among secondhand canvases in Montmartre. its monogram confirmed authenticity. A monumental Tithin scene in a Mexican church is guarded by locals, with experts praising its genuineness. A Van Dyck surfaced in Antwerp when two collapsing houses were demolished, a worker discarding a dirty canvas led to a dramatic find and market interest.

Duchess of Gainsborough Chelten Hecht David Teniers Montmartre Tenlore Mexico Christ van Dyke Antwerp Emulaum

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Scranton Leah Howell S. F. Mathews Dickelnick Arthur Gibbs Paine Pinkham's Pierce's Golden Medical Mellon's George W. Jenkins S Main Avenue General News Globe Warehouse Ati James R. Hughes Washburn Street Ithaca T. W. Jenkins Albany Eleazer Evans North Bromley Avenue Jennie Daniels Academy Street Hovard D. P. Jones Tabernacle Congregational Church Bangor Miss Marriet Sunny Celia Connor J. &. Davey Stroudsburg R. A. Capwell Crystal Lake Bik Hill A.T. Dershimer New Milford Mise Mabel Dershimer Lake Curey North Scranton News Mary Evans Friends Council 1015 Tasios Tant Nous Grover South Scranton Priodbuerg Dunmore Borough Lawn Social Tlideu R,t Cd T. M. Burns Colo Johann Hoff Anderd Brot Nenu NEW York Hotels St. Denis Broadway Eleventh St Grace Church William Taylor & Son Westminster Hotel Cor Sixteenth St Irving Pisce I. D. Crawford Wanamakers Siegel Cooper's Bi Steree Heress Grea Dry Goodd Corith University pRistaurant Nervita Nervita Medical CO Clinton & Jackson Chicago McGarroh & Thomas Lackawanna Ave Bir Anethony van Dyke Memsing Italy Memiing
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