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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1900

Page

9

West Scranton Evening Wedding at Sainsbury Home

A wedding was held at 205 South Main avenue as Lena, daughter of Mrs. Sainsbury, married Beth Jones with Rev. Dr. Thomas de Gradis officiating. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the service followed by a reception and plans for a wedding tour.

Sainsbury South Main Avenue Thomas de Gradis Jackson Street Baptist Church Lena Beth Jones Bertha Cheatnut Chomas Francis de Gruchy Mir Tones

Funeral services for Annie Years loy and Beth Davie

Funeral services were held yesterday for Annie Years loy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yoursley of Brink Street, with Wy El Crawford officiating. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery. Earlier, Beth Davie of A Eynon Street was taken to Apalehin, N. J., for services and burial after an early morning departure. A large crowd gathered at Holy Cross Church prior to the departures.

Annie Yearsloy Thomas Yoursley Brink Street Washburn Street Bigbeth Davie Eynon Street Apaliehin Ines Holy Cross Church

Dufour's French Tar Claims Won Success and Rest Cure

Advertisements trumpet Dufour's French Tar as a remedy that cures colds and offers rest. The copy highlights its claimed success and soothing effects, urging readers to try the product for relief.

Dufour

Service Held For Miss Johanna Kirby

Yesterday morning mourners gathered to honor Miss Johanna Kirby at services followed by burial in Cathedral cemetery marking the final farewell to the long time resident.

Johanna Kirby Cathedral Cemetery

Farewell Sermon for Adjutant Yates at Price Street Barracks

Adjutant Yates of the Salvation Army will preach a farewell sermon to members and friends tomorrow night at the Price street barracks. He has been instructed to leave on Monday and awaits details of his new station. He has helped raise funds to reduce the barracks debt and the Junior corps will hold a foetal with ice cream and cake to cover his and his family's travel costs.

Adjutant Yates aMeer Salvation Army Price Street Yates Focal Corps Corpa

Bachelors Elect Officers At Electric City Wheelmen Meet

The Bachelors club met at the Electric City Wheelmen home and elected officers for the year: President George Daniels, Secretary Edward D. Moree, Treasurer Robert Carson. They approved plans for an annual outing at Lake Witoln starting July 25, and discussed club welfare. Members listed include Morae, Carson, Ditlels, James, Hughes, Davis, Coons, Snow, Eynon, Griffiths, Nichols, Tradley, Watkins, and Jones.

Tnet Electric City Wheelmen George Daniels Edward D. Moree Robert Carson Lake Witoln Morae George Ditlels Willer James Hugh Hugher

Stag Party Held At Home Of William Pull

An enjoyable stag party occurred last evening at the home of WIHam Pull. Card playing was featured with refreshments served later. Attendees included William Phillips, John Dolfy, Patelek Afenahin, Stanley Phillips, Bridward Quinnmin, John Hewley, Milton Decker, John Conavan, Frank Switeer and Thomas Saul.

Wiham Pull O& Someonwlite Williame Phillips John Dolfy Patelek Afenahin Stanley Phillips Bridward Quinnmin Join Hewley Milton Decker John Conavan Frank Switeer Thomas Saul

Jackson Street Methodist Church Plans Repairs and Trip

Trustees decide to repair the Jackson Street church immediately. Interior materials are ordered and bids are being sought for exterior painting. The expansion committee plans a church excursion to Saint Ariel on August 10.

Jackeon Street Maytist Church Jaacheon Street Saike Ariel

Young Man Narrowly Escapes Being Run Over

A young man refused to disclose his name and had a narrow escape when a locomo- ran him down but he avoided serious injury.

Train Hero Rescues Man From Tracks Near Tripp Farm

A worker on the Lackawanna railroad near Mit Pleasant colliery acted to save a man asleep on the track shortly before noon. Daniel Gregory of Tenth Street dragged the man to safety as the locomotive passed the curve near Tripp's farm, narrowly averting catastrophe.

Tive Lackawanna Mit. Pleasant Daniel Gregory Tenth Street Tripp

Camp No 178 Installations and Local Notices

At a regular Camp No 178 meeting multiple officers were installed including Alfred J. Mewen as president and W. Lio as vice president. A report notes a home belong to Mr. Davis Motimine in North Kventravellon and various events and meetings across local groups, churches, and clubs. The Elevtelo City Wheelmen announce a Monday meeting and bake sale plans are finalized for Lake Scrattor.

Patriotic Order Paat Alfred J. Mewen BR. W. Lio Dod. Gronny Varry Pradehaw Daed Sweet Peter Vinnie Air Janes Hinniwins Fll Phillipe Anguet Miredi Hevwn T. V. Decker Mn Davi Motimine Kventravellon Weiltetlay Reval Atramttn Hepinilion Tae Wali Tay Brie Mine Eas Atrouk Brewet Drewnlent Laer Meial Committee Tiewliy Lake Scrattor Seath Mainavi Colombia Compmne Fermner Simpean Merledtiat Episcopal Church Letherevices William Daviv North Hyde Parc Avenue

Incoherent Society Notes From Fractured Local Ledger

Vev and Mr. George Cratline visit Mr. Geese Warner. Marquette from Oroch avetue returns from a trip. The Yeats Wire's Athlien assocathoned Colrayer holds a yearly meeting at Miss Maul Bieter's, while several residents travel or host visitors in Stowe Palle and nearby areas. News includes a wedding-like transfer, a quiet marriage at Hawley, and a funeral service for the late Langan.

Vev George Cratline Philedtelmen Geese Warner Inch Shak Fok Marquette Oroch Avetue Twila Ian Mitten Samuel Keribler David Low Thay Oneley Yore Rieter Cedar Avenua Toolis Stowe Palle Booth Mehota Frederial Rely Ferd Cantner Ofele Callett Plekere Serantup Setherheat Paul Toschetm Oiler Averioe Thiston Mie Marr Ech Nerione Siluer Viett New York Deoreer Vartman Colaracon Dat Talin Neptune Poliioe Hawley Marie Trace Meddliniter

Address orders to J. T. Suarkey in Central City

The fragment lists an instruction to send address orders to J. T. Suarkey, located at 10144 Cedar Ave in Central City area including Central Hyde Park. It notes a phone number 6693 for contact.

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

Thunderstorm Causes Damage in Green Ridge

A severe thunderstorm swept Green Ridge yesterday damaging a large willow tree at a residence on Dicksin street and destroying shale trees. A house near Pook Company lumber yard was struck by lightning, leaving a family named Whitehawk shaken as furniture was ruined and Mrs. Whitehawk stunned.

Dorothy Manik Owwininer Votedt Briggs Shitkehinny Green Ridge Roy Megarord Lake Ariel Jovwph Tangs Dicksin Watern Pines Offer Richart Holley Capone Averi Sire Jelen Nicol Kyticepal Delaware Street Mea C. Timinick Sanderson Arene Pook Conpanye Whitehawk Billy Smiached Wmitehcock

Sacred Concert Tomorrow at Laurel Hill Park

A religious musical program features the North End Male Chorus led by Prof. John T. Evans and the Schubert Quartette under J. T. Watkins at Laurel Hill Park tomorrow at 3 PM. The event includes multiple solos and duets with notable performers and ends with a competitive chorus piece. Admission is 10 cents.

Laurel Hill Park North End John T. Evans Schubert Quartette J. T. Watkins eHreutner David Stephens J. T. Wathine Mendebeiohy Warren Chars Comrie Pratheme T. Evana Bas Solo Meargan Dud Doslua Johns Jake W Bob Simmmer Stila Davie Danlek Stoggenens Martyrs of the Arena Delville Cheerat Atlantic City North Red Mile Chorus Llew Jones John W. Cousing

Headache Link Drawn Between Tea Coffee Use

A trivia claim suggests three-quarters of global headaches arise from tea and coffee use. The statement lacks supporting details or sources.

North Scranton Businessmen Plan $50,000 Bank

A large meeting led by Major J. B. Fish approved forming a savings bank in North Scranton under state laws with $50,000 capital. A committee including W. C. Dawles and others will solicit stock subscriptions, with another gathering set for July 14 to review progress.

Scranton J. B. Fish J. A. Hopewell upWanis WL C. Dawles N. Roberta George M. Mulley Charles Henwood Pf. Jornan P. Dr. Ruane Adam Spitzer

Funeral Rites For Mrs John Markey Wie Held At Holy Rosary

Funeral services for Mrs John Markey Wie were held yesterday morning from her West Market Street home and at Holy Rosary church with a solemn high mass by Reverend Gh OToole. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery. A line of floral tributes marked the service as family and friends mourned her loss.

John Markey West Market Sthiet Holy Rosary O'Toole Cathedral Thomas J. Jones Hollister Avenu Mary Harvey William Harvey Sanderson Avenue William C‘haffen Ashbury Scranton High School Iol Furial Forest Hill

Social notes from Greon street households on Independence Day

A列fragmentary social column describes Mrs Midt Parl Menty hosting friends on Greon street with music and mutual greetings. Several Philadelphia relatives visit and attend family gatherings, with mentions of trips to Pittetin and plans to attend the Paris expo. A storm causes minor damage to a residence on Retand Wichoogh.

Noah Stanton Willione Pittetin Jota Atlanta Philadelphia Mra Bet Athis Cluneavec Franklin Susu Deruy City John Muetin Orpla Mocun AVON Duphin Scleed Matw Grownstoeyt Eotope Paris Mieshomare Selery Weatertay King Strick Teer Avenue Peer Freat Mra. Witellowek Alvin

Disorderly conduct arrests overwhelm city police

Police report a dawn incident in potion court where Thomas Srathy and several others were taken into custody after a disturbance. The group, drinking heavily, caused a scene on 36 Cileon street with beer bottles thrown at bystanders.

Thomas Srathy Watehrman Celta Thomas Moir Westertay Aetor Domes Macho Vasant Delawary Lackawanna Majr Millecoer Elylwis Torn Moir Priy Coatory Gride John Riehands Elieees Liz Lampe Ech Seay Devie Haggerty West

Vaughan and Chittenden Seethe Over Fire Dept Ordinances

Councilmen Vaughan and Chittenden push a fire department ordinance plan after a committee rejected their measures. They promise a substitute to be introduced next week and likely postponed, with votes expected to gauge support. Vaughan mocks the 20 minute review while criticizing the proposed increase in expenses and the shift from volunteers to permanent staff.

Belvet Chittenden and Vaughan Fire Department Relect Council Councila Chittenden Century Company Inco Meneirea

Forgery Charge Involving Collector and Deputy

William Morgan, from the sixteenth ward, is held on forgery charges after allegedly signing a commitment using the name of Anthony Scanlon a local tax collector. The case centers on Morgan's alleged role assisting in tax collection and threatening delinquents with arrest to obtain payments. Authorities report Morgan was arrested after a man named Louis Solomon refused to pay taxes, with testimony from Scanlon denying any authorization to use his name. Morgan remains in custody on a $200 bond.

William Morgaun Ahiermane John T. Howe Anthony Scanlon Morgin Scanton Comantry Megan Fis Morgan Chile Louis Soloman Solomaan Priollee Soloman

Board delays action on teacher corps changes until July meeting

The teachers' committee of the board of control postponed any changes to the corps of teachers, scheduling no report for next Monday evening. President Jayne and Chairman Schwass stated they had nothing further to say. The high and training school committee inspected the high school and recommended minor alterations during summer vacation.

Board of Control Board Jayne Schwass Hirh and Training School

Death Verdict In Archbald Train Fatality

Archbald coroner jury met Thursday to hear evidence on the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Caffrey killed on the Delaware and Hudson line. Testimony from train crew and relatives preceded a verdict explaining the death and confirming the investigation.

Elizabeth Caffrey Archbild Delaware and Hudson Road Archbald Whitmore Bernard Jurim Charles McDonnell James Kearney Martin Caffrey Maggie White Eisenbeth Caffrey Wayne Strowt Aretibuld

Meyer-Sniffen Co. Repairs In Newark For Three Years

The Meyer Sniffen Company keeps fixtures in repair for three years without charge at its New York area address on East South Street, Newark and suburbs.

Newark Suburbs Meyer-Sniffen Co L& Manufacturers East Soth Street New York

Coroner Rules Train Collision Fatal at Wayne Street Crossing

The coroner stated the death of a resident occurred June 6 1000 after being struck by a Delaware and Hudson train at the Wayne Street crossing at 645 p m The death was declared accidental and the engineer and fireman were exonerated The jurors named were T J Lewin foreman D B Thomas William Babcock George Peers Justus Bishop and T J Thormas.

Delawaire and Hudson Wayne Street T. J. Lewin D. B. Thomas William Babcock George Peers Justus Bishop T. J. Thormas

Special Excursion Car Service From Beranton to Olyphant

Beranton Railway announces an open car evening excursion from Franklin Avenue and Lackawanna to Olyphant via Dunmore and Throop. Two daily trips, weather permitting, 30 cent round trip, four passengers per seat, Laurel Hill line over the city to Dunmore. Service runs all summer if patronage warrants.

Beranton Olyphant Moses Taylor Hospital Franklin and Lackawannavenues Dunmore Corners Franklin and Lackawanna Avenues Laurel Hill Dunmore Scranton

Turnpike Question Raised by City Officials

Luther Keller of the streets and bridges committee asked City Solicitor Vosburke to draft a written memorandum detailing the legal points of the Abington Turnpike contract and the city's rights. The memo, to be prepaid before Thursday's council meeting, will counter opposition to road repairs.

Luther Keller Streets and Bridges Committee Dis Vosburke Wrltten Abington Turnpike Company Keller

Bond Ordinance Delayed by Council Absence

The council failed to meet on Thursday causing a delay for the bond ordinance. It will not run again until next Thursday night when the ordinance will be considered for a third reading. Immediate passage is needed to advertise sewer bids already approved by other ordinances.

Select Council Cornell

Robertsons Leave for Lake Carey Cottage Summer

Mr and Mrs John M Robertson and family departed for their Lake Carey cottage to spend the summer. John Mott reports a valuable cow killed by a Delaware Lackawanna and Western train at Moosic crossing. Misses Allee and Lucy Hessler of Wilkes Barre visit their grandmother Mrs Hessler. Church services listed for Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian congregations with times and pastors. Mr and Mrs Twining and daughter Josephine visit Mrs J T Pe tee in Factoryville. T Leonard of Scranton called in town yesterday.

John M. Robertson Lake Carey John Mott Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Moosic Crossing Allee Lucy Hessler Wilkes-Barre Mra. Hessler Methodist Episcopal Church Wan Floyd Leach Weeleyan University Epworth Leach Presbyterian Church S&. H. Young Burcay School

Mraokdide Coal Company Delays Operations Amid Repairs

The Mraokdide Coal Company suspends operations for a heavy maintenance period at Milne Westely near Simi. Delegates from various cities plan to attend a commemorative event with George and Hiemmenknas to discuss the coal district. Mia Gilligdk and Kate depart Monday for Palateta and Atlantic City while other officials visit Newark and New York City for continued repairs and oversight.

Milne Wesetilly Simi George Hiemmenknas Bt, Goong Text Winieedast Aaltiveynon Chianetes Perest Ani Nauithoeke Genesiint Chirkes Hechlein Seewon Cgn Fide Mia Moltiver de AL J. Healey Conedtelons Walt Eniileas Jarier Ward Ian

Musical Gossip Promotes Atlantic City Festival Talent

A July festival in Atlantic City draws intense local interest with choirs and soloists from Scranton and nearby towns. Notable groups include the Kububert quartet directed by T Watkins, plus 125 voices expected at Laurel Park to perform under Professor Jol Lig Brana with a 19 cent admission to help defray expenses.

Atlantic City Ad Opette United States Bovanton Agalnat John T Vai Scranton Altenhii Laurel Park

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