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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1899

Page

6

Gathering of Baptist Young People in West Pittston

The Baptist Young People's Union of Northeastern Pennsylvania plans a grand rally at the Luserne Avenue Church in West Pittston on Friday June 9. Delegates from Abington Bridgewater Reading Wayne Wyoming and Welsh associations will attend with influential speakers. The program covers morning and afternoon sessions with addresses on youth movement supports and mission work followed by an evening service and choruses.

Baptist Young People's Union of Pennsylvania Luserne Avenue Weat Pittston Theooletien Abington Bridgewater Reading Wayne Wyoming James Hughes John Davin Pot' eeseeeeese-Ftev BR. D Baptist Young People George W. Price Young Men's

Diag and the Open Door in Cuba Address

Free entertainment will be provided for accredited delegates and all young people's societies in Baptist churches deserve representation. The Jackson Street English and Welsh Baptist church societies will send delegates with many others expected from North Scranton, a Taylor, Central City and surrounding districts.

Jackson Street North Scrantin A Taylor Central City

Carriage Crash Injures Hopkins and Winchell in Scranton

Mrs James H Hopkins and her sister Mise Winchell of North Scranton were thrown from a carriage on South Main Avenue when a street car passed and scared the horse. Both women sustained injuries and were taken to Dr L B Gibban's residence. Mrs Hopkins bore heavier injuries while Miss Winchell had bruises.

James H. Hopkins Register of Wills Mise Winchell North Scranton South Main Avenue Yesterdy L. B. Gibban M. J. Willi

Orange Men entertain Wleotric City Wheelmen at leader’s home

The Orange Men club hosted the Wleotric City Wheelmen at Guy Ralph’s Seventh Street home. Musical selections by Morse and Ralph accompanied phonograph entertainment. Attendees included Annie Lavis Anna O Boyle Margaret Trainor Mike Barrett Anna Dougherty West Pittston residents and others. A membership contest against the Purple Pullers closes next Tuesday with a banquet for the winners and the losing side. The buyers expect to elect seventy five new members.

Wleotric City Wheelmen Guy Ralph Seventh Street Mesers Morse Ralph Thore Mia Annie Lavis Anna O'Boyle Margaret Trainor Mike Barrett Anna Dougherty West Pittston G. Peters Charles Mansfield Robert Decker Hollister Emrys Joseph Edward Morse Edward Davis W. H. Roe Dr. B.C. Fern Mears Samuel McCracken John Roberts Andrew Sheret Orange Men Purple Pullers Buye

Plans for New First Baptist Church by Cincinnati Architect

Architect Brown of Cincinnati, member of Brown Benton and Davis, submits original church plans to First Baptist Church for a new edifice on South Main Avenue. Other architects have also filed proposals, impressing the church members with originality.

Brown Cincinnati Frm Brown, Benton & Davis First Baptist Church South Main Avenue

Garment Sale Promises Matchless Ladies Underwear Style

Advertises a sale of ladies muslin underwear praised for exquisite workmanship and quality. Claims superior class and invites comparison, noting an upcoming first showing tomorrow and confidence in approaching perfection.

Ladies' Drawers and Skirt Bargains in Best English Fabrics

Advertises ladies skirts in long cloths and cambrics with lace embroidery and fine edgings in assorted sizes. Offers marked values and low sale prices such as skirts valued at 4.25 for 1.40, 4.00 for 1.20, and other reductions while promising correct hang and fashion conformity.

Ladies' Night Robes at Reduced Prices in Latest Styles

Advertises a sale of ladies gowns and corset covers with steep reductions. Gowns priced from 3.00 to 0.68, corset covers from 1.75 down to fractions of a dollar, plus chemises and children’s dresses in English lawn cloths and muslins. Emphasizes quality and new fashions with personal inspection urged.

City plans offered by Cincinnati firm for new building

The Cincinnati firm presented preferred plans for a new building costing about 7,500 dollars. The board of trustees will meet tomorrow evening in the vacant Banter block store room on South Main Avenue to review the plans and may accept them.

Cincinmati Banter South Main Avenue

Blacksmith and mason clash on Jackson Street

William Edeinton and W. W. Davis argued on Jackson Street near the Electric City Wheelmen clubhouse. A crowd gathered as blows were exchanged. Patrolman Lowry arrested Davis. Alderman Mores held a hearing at nine o clock and fined him five dollars.

William Edeinton Hyde Park Avenue W. W. Davis Garfield Avenue Jackson Street Electric City Wheelmen Lowry Davis Alderman Mores

Hyde Park Avenue paving inspectors named as work nears end

The sewer work on Hyde Park Avenue is nearly finished and paving will begin. Curbstones supplied do not meet contract specs and must be replaced. If councils confirm Joseph Taylor as Providence road pave inspector, H D Jones and David Nichole are named for Hyde Park Avenue pave inspection.

Malta Hyde Park Avenue Joseph Taylor Providence Road H. D. Jones David Nichole

Man Injured in Street Horse Kick and Mine Mule Incident

Hayes Williams, a night wagon driver, was kicked between the post office and depots and needed several stitches for a head wound. Patrick McHugh, of Grant avenue and Jackson street, was kicked by a mule at Capouse mine, badly injured and required twelve stitches at home.

Hayes Williams

Local Shooting Match and Multiple Community Notices

Clem Marth Jr and Arthur Menies plan a Brickyard grounds shooting contest this afternoon with a $100 wager. Thomas Carneby, an inmate of St Patrick's orphanage, fled last Sunday and remains missing after escaping by a back-yard fence. Scranton Coal Co. to run Briggs colliery shaft full time until coal runs out. Frank Bevan named assistant foreman at Bellevue mine. his father-in-law John Hoffman shifts to Hampton weighmaster. Ladies Catholic Benevolent Assoc and Catholic Mutual Benevolent Assoc excursion committee met at St Leo's hall to discuss plans. Bridget Lynch’s funeral set for tomorrow at 2:50 pm, burial in Cathedral cemetery. Mrs George Cooper's funeral report misnamed Mrs Horatio Keller who sang at services. Welsh Calvinist Methodist Sunday school to convene at 1.15 am each Sunday in summer. Fanny Kelly fell from a Sumner avenue cherry tree yesterday, fracturing her arm and taken to West Side hospital.

Clem Marth, Jr Arthur Menies Thomas Carneby St. Patrick's Orphanage Scranton Coal Company Briggs Frank Bevan Hampton Street Bellevue John Hoffman Hampton Bevan Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association St. Leo's Hall Bridget John F. Lynch Third Avenue George Cooper Horatio Fellows Horatio Keller Cal Vinistle Methodist Church Fanny Kelly Sumner Avenue West Side Hospital

Local residents and visitors noted in brief notices

Aneurein Jones of New York City returned home yesterday after visiting William Price Sr of South Malin Avenue. Miss Magele Reynolds of Hampton Street is seriously ill at her home. John Jones of Keyser Avenue visits friends in Nanticoke. Miss Sara Smith of West Side Hospital has returned from a vacation in Altoona. Clarence Shryer and Curt Andrews came back yesterday from a bicycle trip to New York. Mrs. Thomas Williams of Wilkes-Barre returned home after Memorial Day with friends on North Main Avenue. Mr and Mrs Evan Davis and children of Lafayette Street are visiting relatives in Carbondale.

Aneurein Jones New York City William Price South Malin Avenue Magele Reynolds Hampton Street Mia John Jones Keyser Avenue Nanticoke Sara Smith West Side Hospital Altoona Iarence Shryer Curt Andrews New York Thomas Williams Wilkes- Barre North Mai Avenne Evan Davis Lafayette Street Carbondale

Sunday School Class Held At Philip Davis Home

Members of Philip Davis Sunday school class met last night at his Third Street home for an evening of vocal and instrumental music and recitations. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Elie Powell Alina Henwood Lixwe Mesecker Louise Tutz Mame Sel¢le Emmy Dobaon Hua Hess May Messenger Rose Woodruff Letta May Thornton Kimble More Frank Bingham Mrs Fannie Laur and Mrs William Tuts.

Philip Davis Third Street Elie Powell Alina Henwood Lixwe Mesecker Louise Tutz Mame Sel¢le Emmy Dobaon Hua Hess May Messenger Rose Woodruff Letta May Thornton Miss Kimble More Frank Bingham Fannie Laur William Tuts James Black Butler Street Black Company 1 Eleventh United States Infantry Porto Rivo Ladies’ Aid Society The Presbyterian Church W. Tester Dudley and Kim Streets Brotherhood of Railroad T. J. Raymond South Norwalk

Barrels of Samples Free Trial Bottles Sent by Mail

Readers can obtain a free trial bottle and pamphlet of Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy by sending full name and address to the Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rondout NY and noting this notice. Manufacturer's expense is large yet they report many cures for kidney liver bladder rheumatic and digestive ailments including female weaknesses. one glass urine test may indicate kidney or bladder issues. Large bottles cost $1.00 each with six bottles for $5.00.

David Kennedy the Tribune Kennedy

Miss Minnie Slick Weds John Robinson in Binghamton

Miss Minnie Slick of Parker Street married John Robinson of Edna Avenue on Tuesday in Binghamton. Rev. Shipton performed the ceremony with Miss Ligsle Robinson and Owen Rogers as attendants. Upon returning home they were welcomed by the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs Robert Slick. The couple will live with the groom’s parents for a period.

Minnie Slick Parker Street John Robinson Edna Avenue Binghamton Mr. Shipton Ligsle Robinson Owen Rogers Robert Slick Robinson

Richard Jenkins to Cuba for Army service

Richard Jenkins of Spring Street leaves today for Cuba to join the regular army. Known as Dick to friends he was a favorite member of Company HH Thirteenth Regiment for several years.

Richard Jenkins Spring Street Cuba Compbany Hh, Thirteenth Regiment

Local News and Visits Across Towns

Mrs Campbell and family, including Annie Dunn and Martin Casey, are visiting Lake Winola. John F Sally and Peter Campbell have returned from Carbondale. John Henry of Warren street was injured in a Cayuga mine accident and treated at home. Benjamin Roberts returns from Plymouth. Miss Julia Gallagher visits in Wayne avenue. George Silkman returns from New York City. Miss Marie McLain visits Deacon Street. Mrs Thomas Williams visits Philadelphia. Miss Mary Peters visits North Main avenue. Frank Golden, Company K, 15th Infantry, returns from Cuba.

Campbell Annie Dunn Benjamin Roberts Wayne Avenue Plymouth Julia Gallagher Clark's Summit Francis Jones George Silkman Church Avenue New York City Marie McLain Dorranceton Mary Neary Deaconstret Thomas Williams North Main Avenue Philadelphia Mary Peters Nanticoke Frank Golden Leggett’s Street Fifteenth Infantry Cuba

Visiting Clergy and Local Society Meetings Noted

Rev and Mrs GO Guild are visiting in Philadelphia. The Green Ridge WCTU holds a 3 PM library meeting. The Electric Chautauqua society meets this afternoon at Mrs Charles Henwood's North Main Ave home. The Providence Presbyterian Women Foreign Missionary society meets tomorrow at J D Von Storeh’s North Main Ave residence.

GO. &. Guild Philadelphia Green Ridge Women's Christian Temperance Union Lbrary Electric Chautauqua Dury Charles Henwood North Main Avenue Women's Foreign Missionary Society Providence Presbyterian Church J. D. von Storeh

Address orders to GCB Sharkey in central city area

The note directs orders to GCB Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave in the South Side and central Hyde Park region with phone contact 6682.

South Side Central City Hyde Park GCB Sharkey Cedar Ave

Local Scranton News: Injuries, Weddings, and A New Hotel Owner

Charles Sons of 14 Maple street suffered a right shoulder dislocation while coupling a train at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western yards. Mrs. Fred Pontius at Cedar avenue injured a finger in a wringer. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Chas Schnelder of Willow street. Mary Lang and Richard Kimmacher wed at St Marys Church with a large reception at Horns hotel where the groom becomes proprietor. Assessor Christian Fickus of Cedar avenue owns a seven week old Scotch shepherd dog.

Charles Sons Maple Street Delaware, Lackawanna Western Fred Pontius Cedar Avenue Chas Bchnelder Willow Street Tureday Mire Mary Lang Richard Kimmacher St. Mary's Church Hey Peter Christ Offfciating Doin Horn Green Ridge Kimmacher Scranton Horn Christian Fickus Possesuar

Local Notes Mention Residents and Guests

Fragmentary item notes Tatob Schelble of Bimbhurst and a young man Dewey, John Foley of Roaring Crook hotel on Cedar avenue confined at home on Irving avenue, Mr and Mrs George K Kirchoff of New York guests of Fred Kirchoff, and a daughter born to Welchel couple on Cedar avenue yesterday.

Tatob Schelble Bimbhurst Dewey John Foley Roaring Crook Hotel Cedar Avenue Irving Avenue Kane George K. Kirchoff New York City Fred Kirchoff Hickory Street Couny John Demuth S Welchel Cedar Aventin Yester

Park Place Social Notes Include Local Visits

Mrs. and HY Sickler and Mrs. W M Finn spent Monday in Binghamton. The Rev William L Laur pastor of St Pauls Lutheran church has returned from Allentown where he attended the Lutheran conference. John Rosenbaum visited at Lake Arrel Tuesday.

HY. Sickler W. M. Finn Binghamton William L. Laur St. Paul's Lutheran Church Allentown John Rosenbaum Lake Arlel

Manners Pharmacy Promotes Bath Accessories on Green Ridge

Green Ridge merchants advertise tooth brushes in all sizes and prices at Manners' pharmacy 020 Green Ridge Street. Sponges for bath and the Loofah or Egyptian wash rag are offered as novelties at Manners 920 Green Ridge Street.

Manners’ Pharmacy Green Ridge Streat Manners Green Ridge Street

Minooka School Board Meets as Picnic Planned for June 19

The Lackawanna township board held regular session. The Young American group plans a June 19 picnic at Greenwood Grove. The Populares and West Side eluba will clash on Minooka grounds June 4. A real baseball boycott emerges as players protest lack of supplies from one man.

Lackawanna Township Greenwood Grove Buts Minooka Grounds

Obituaries of Amos Embery and Hannah Conway

Amos Embery of West Scranton died at home aged his parents Mr and Mrs Amos Embery 1219 Lafayette Street He belonged to St Brenden council YMI and Wis and was brother to Joseph Maurice and John Embery Funeral plans not yet made Hannah Conway Archbald resident died at home on Hill Street Funeral at St Thomas Catholic Church Archbald then interment in Cathedral cemetery in Scranton

Amos Embery West Scranton Lafayette Street St. Brenden Hannah Conway Archbald Hill Street St. Thomas’ Catholic Church

Propose to Issue Bonds by Consolidated Water Supply

The Consolidated Water Supply Company, led by Joseph J. Jermyn as president and George B. Jermyn as secretary, plans to issue bonds totaling 1.9 million dollars. The County Savings Bank and Trust Company will act as trustee, with 6 percent interest and a May 1, 1820 maturity.

Consolidated Water Supply Company Joseph J. Jermyn George B. Jermyn County Savings Bank and Trust Company Recorder of Deeda Warnke L. A. Watres A. H. Christy W. A. Wilcox

Everett Admitted to Bail in Allentown Shooting Case

John Strunk, Allen town constable, served subpoenas in Allentown for a hearing in the commonwealth against Preston Everett who shot and killed John Howard Saturday night. Everett was admitted to bail on $3,000 on Tuesday amid strong support for his acquittal. authorities say he acted under a misapprehension fearing an attack with no warrant for such fear.

John Strunk Allentown Commonwealth Preston Everett John Howard Everett

West Side Park Talks Seek Round Woods Sale Aid

West Side board of trade park committees meet park commissioners this afternoon to gain support for a public park on the West Side. They seek the Round Woods purchase from Delaware Lackawanna and Western and expect President Truesdale to market DLW lands. A pledge of support for Nay Aug park’s $30,000 appropriation is planned if commissioners back the Round Woods plan.

West Side Board of Trade Park Commissioners West Side Round Woods Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Sloan Truesdale Delaware Mound Wooda Nay Aug Park

Asphalt Repair Appropriation Ordinance Delivered

City Clerk delivers the asphalt repair appropriation ordinance to council for consideration in what appears to be a formal legislative action.

Wide Sale of Popular 1.25 and 1.50 Books

A large stock of affordable titles arrives with many new additions under the 1.25 and 1.50 price point. Readers are urged to act as stock is limited and prices are described as a remarkable harvest. Prominent authors and classic works listed include Doyle Besant Mallock and Gissing among many others.

Beidleman

Chest of discounted classic volumes on sale today

A sale lists remaining sets including Oliver Optic six vol at three dollars our price. Sophie May six vol at two dollars fifty. Byron five vol at two dollars. Ruskin five vol at two fifty. Shakespeare thirteen vol at two fifty. Cooper five vol at one seventy five Morley four vol at one fifty Carleton three vol at one fifty.

Oliver Optic Beidleman Sophie May Byron Ruskin Shakespeare Beidleman's Cooper's Morley’s Carleton’s

Donas Long's Sons Lavelle to Mayor Moir

The mayor declined to reveal his intended action with it but said disposal would occur today. He urged vigilance in source tracking of this essential food item to reduce tuberculosis risk in the community. The passage notes other animal diseases mentioned in medical journals and references the International congress on TB.

Lavelle Moir International Congress Carl Seiler Jefferson Avenue Scranton

St John’s Polish Catholic Church Consecrated at East Plymouth

Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban assisted by clergy from across the diocese consecrated St. John’s Polish Catholic Church in East Plymouth on Tuesday. The ceremonies began at 11 o’clock with elaborate rubrics observed. Rev. A. Novichis is the pastor. A parade by societies from valley towns preceded the consecration.

Hoban St. John’s East Plymouth A. Novichis Societica

Short Letters of Interest for Publication

Under the heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer's name The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.

the Tribune

International Tuberculosis Congress Findings Warn of Milk Spread

The Berlin congress reports deem tuberculosis highly dangerous to humans and animals, with the disease increasing and spreading from cattle to people. Authorities urge quarantine or condemnation of infected cows and prohibition of milk from such animals by law to protect public health.

the Tribune Berlin Germany Medienl Virchow Cushman de Behwinuts Keech Beieger

You Drinked That Dram and Smacked Your Mouth

A dialect passage shows a character lamenting judgment day while recalling a drink to ease pain. The scene mentions the sultan and a chase, set in a southern voice from the Atlanta Constitution.

Atlanta Constutition

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