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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1900

Page

6

Plagiarism charge hits Jackson Street pastor

Rev. Thomas de Gruchy pastor of Jackson Street Baptist admits using passages from Rev. B S Mitchell in a Sunday sermon printed yesterday. He says the credit omission was an oversight amid debt liquidation and reform efforts in West Scranton and insists the borrowed thoughts fit his topic.

Thomas de Gruchy Jackson Street Baptist Church Gertlonan Nev Mitchell Buffalo der. Mitchell de Gruchy

Liver Duties and Stomach Tonic Claims

The advertisement asserts the liver has two duties to cleanse the blood and produce bile and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for various ailments including constipation dyspepsia biliousness and nervous unrest. It claims the tonic prompts the liver to perform its functions and stops related symptoms across stomach bowels and nerves.

Fragmentary obituary notes Rev Mitchell lines in text

A clipped obituary fragment preserves references to Rev. Mitchell and notes that some sentences resemble his wording. The readable portion hints at a funeral or tribute context without full details.

Third annual assembly of young people at Lake Ariel

The third annual assembly of young people will be held at Lake Ariel on Tuesday evening, June 12. Executive committee organizers are David Owens and William A. Hutton, with Lawrence providing music. The Erie and Wyoming Valley Depot train departs North Washington Avenue at 6 pm sharp. if weather breaks the date will be changed and announced in the newspapers.

Lake Ariel David Owens William A. Hutton Lawrence Erie and Wyoming Valley Washington Avenue

Franklin engine company plans annual plode at Wahler's grove

Franklin engine company No 1 completes arrangements for their annual plode at Wahler's grove Thursday afternoon and evening with Usa attractions and a New England clam bake as a feature. A parade is planned for tomorrow evening with invitations extended to friends.

Franklin Engine Company No. 1 Wahler's Grove Thursiday USA New England Franklin Boys WW Hall T. P. Daniels Burt Kime Hutchizon Simon Thomas

Evan R Williams Accepts Pastorate At Coalville Ohio

Evan R Williams of Weet Scranton now studying at Marietta College Ohio has accepted the call to lead the Congregational church at Coalville Ohio and will begin June 17. He recently delivered the veteran memorial address at Coalville before a large audience. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Evan J Williams of Hampton Street with his father employed at Central mine.

Evan R. Williams Weet Scranton Marrietta College Marietta Ohio Congregational Church Coalville Williams Evan J. Williams Hampton Street Mie Central Mine

In England Heir Promise Opens Recovery For Miner

Thomas Renge of 149 Grant Avenue formerly worked at the Central mine has received information believed to lead to recovering a large sum of money left to him by his father in England. An advertiser had earlier sent up details.

Thomas Renge Grant Avenue Central England

Man Sought by Brother Claims English Heir Share

The article notes Thomas Bons, heir to an estate left to seven children, sought by his brother who identifies him as the claimant. Bons plans to return to England to pursue a share estimated above $20,000. Renge, who came to America as a child, has lived in the city and worked in mining for years.

Thomas Bons Tenge England Renge America

Andrew Swanston and Grace Wright Kedde Tie Never-Ending Knot

Andrew Swanston of Wandling married Grace Wright Kedde formerly of Scotland yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Dowse on Washburn Street. Rev Thomas de Gruchy officiated and the couple, in the company of a few friends, left for Wandling to begin married life. Grace arrived in America on Saturday and the wedding followed the necessary arrangements. Swanston is known as an exemplary young man and the ceremony was performed at the Jackson Street Baptist church.

Andrew Swanston Wandling Grace Wright Kedde Scotland Thomas de Gruchy Jackson Street Baptist Church

First Street Car Delayed by Local Automobile

Fred Strong's automobile halted traffic on the Lackawanna avenue bridge last evening causing excitement. The street car operator struggled as the propellers refused to move and another car nudged it forward to clear the way. The carriage, built by Harry Strong, was the first of its kind in this city and was returned to its stable opposite the Hook and Ladder house.

Fred Strong Lackawanna Avenue West Scranton Harry Strong

West Side Notices and Community Activities Summary

Local notes report school deposits at West Side bank totaling 15 dollars 06 cents from multiple students and Mrs Parker. Community events include St Leo’s meeting with a music program and at home reception, Keyser Valley Hose company pleasure event, Bellevue Slope Accident fund pirate at Central Park, and church gatherings across Washburn Street area.

Mrs. J. Elliot Ross Heads Local King's Daughters Society

Mrs. J. Elliot Ross is elected president of the society of the King's Daughters, guiding plans and activities for the organization. Local members express support and look forward to community service projects and events under her leadership.

J. Elliot Ross The Society of the King's Daughters

Local Social Scene Sees Guests and Thunderbolt Incident

Community members attended gatherings at Sanderson and Eiedric avenues. A lightning strike hit Mrs. E C Dimmick’s home once again after about twenty five years, echoing a past hit during General Phinney’s residence. Attendees included Mrs. W H Rockwell of Staten Island, guests from Delaware Street, Capouse Avenue, and Green Ridge Street with visits from Dr and Mrs C B Foster and Mr J D Mason. The Hull wedding brings Brooklyn and New York attendees, and the birth of Joel Watres Healy is announced for Green Ridge friends.

Sanderson and Eiedric Avenues W. H. Rockwell Staten To Land Palmer Delaware Street Joseph Koch Theodore Capoure Avenue Halstead Washington, D. C William Carr Peckville E. 8 Pratt Green Ridge Street George Sisson Factoryville C. B Shoemaker Capoose Avenue E. ¢. Dimmick Healy Green Ridge

South Scranton Notes: Maennerchor Serenade at Heier Home

After a rehearsal the Junger Maennerchor visited Mr and Mrs Albert Heier on Alder Street. The couple wed last Saturday and the serenade was followed by refreshments, producing a very pleasant evening.

Albert Heier Alder Street Helier

Rowdies Threaten Connell Park as Warrants Issued

For weeks a gang has torn up property in Connell park and damaged shrubs. Special officer Philip Foy, unable to control the crowd, consulted Mayor Moir who secured warrants for several ringleaders to be arrested and severely dealt with as an example.

Connell Park Philip Foy Moir

Neptune Engine company holds regular monthly sessions

The Neptune Engine company met in monthly sessions at their Cedar avenue parlors. The St. Irene's Catholic Total Abstinence society hosted a concert by Cusick at Pharmacy hall yesterday evening. A joint Camp 40 and Camp 30 committee plans an August 8 Lake Lodore excursion. St. John's church foundation walls on Pittston avenue are nearly finished under contractor M. J. Ruddy. August Smith of Pittston was kicked by a mule at Meadow Brook mine, sustaining a deep forehead gash.

Neptune Engine Company Cedar Avenue Ladies of St. Irene's Catholic Total Abstinence Society Pharmacy Hall Cusick Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America M. J. Ruddy Meadow Brook August Smith Pittston Avenue

Social Notes From Cedar Avenue and Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs C J Muddy of Cedar avenue visit friends in Daletown with Gilhool and Killiam of Carbondale joining the occasion. Miss Bertha Rose and Dolph Baker of South Scranton announce their wedding for Wednesday evening June 20. Miss Anna Saul and Miss Anna Jenny return from Elmhurst. W J Burns of Cedar avenue and his two daughters Evangeline and Eleanor visit Pittston. Henry Armburat of Cedar avenue leaves for Benton Center fishing trip. Miss Rose Gallagher of Wilkes Barrs visits Miss Marie Ruddy of Cedar avenue. Dr J J Manley of Pittston avenue leaves for Emmitsburg Maryland.

C. J. Muddy Cedar Avenue Daleville Gilhool

Pea Coal Delivers to South Slide Hyde Park Area

Pea Coal sold at 1.25 dollars per ton with delivery to South Slide central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to J. T. Starkey at 1914 Cedar Ave call 6683 for service.

Pea Coal South Slide Central City Hyde Park J. ‘T. Starkey Cedar Ave

License Tax Ordinance At Select Council Meeting

The license committee will meet to consider the proposed license tax ordinance on street railway gross receipts. A gradual increase from one to four percent over four years may be recommended by a majority of the committee. Members include Finn Clemons Vaughan Williams and Coyne.

Select Councl Municipal League Common Council W. M. Finn Frank Clemons D. W. Vaughan KR. H. Williams Thomas J. Coyne

Dunmore Alumni Banquet Promises Evening of Pleasure

One hundred members of the borough high school's alumni class will hold their annual banquet and dance in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows hall. The program includes an alumni address by Thomas Jordan, a faculty tribute, athletic talk, and a welcome closing speech. Hantey of Scranton will cater, Bauer's orchestra provides the music for dancing.

Borough High School Order of Odd Fellows’ Hall Thomas Jordan ER. N. Davis F. Niemeyer Ervin Miller Dames O' Hare Sally Gilliaan Hantey Scranton Wil Bauer

Marriage Announcement for Oscar Henopp and Margaret Glencross

Invitations announce the marriage of jeweler Oscar Henopp of Cross Street and Miss Margaret Glencross of Grove Street on Wednesday June 20. The ceremony takes place at Dudley Street Baptist Church at time officiated by Rev. J L Kreamer. A reception and wedding supper follow at the bride's Grove Street home. The couple are well known in the borough.

Oscar Henopp Cross Street Margaret Glencross Grove Street Dudley Street Baptist Church O'Clock J. L. Kreamer

Reception for Rev W F Gibbons and wife at Presbyterian church

The reception for Rev W F Gibbons and his wife by the former congregation will be held in the church parlors this evening. Gibbons has shown strong devotion and mutual affection with his congregation. The Daughters of Erin met last evening. William Osborne of Main Street Jermyn visited friends in the borough.

W. F. Gibbons Presbyterian Church Gibbons Daughters of Erin William Osborne Main Street Jermyn

Pleasant mischief and church social notes in North Scranton

North Scranton notes report Mrs. G V Bentley celebrated her seventieth birthday with a surprise party at her sister’s home on Sanderson Avenue. The Welsh Baptist church hosted a Gymanfa Gant on Wayne Avenue with solos duets and recitations, followed by ice cream and social time. An evangelical Christian Endeavors event was planned for tonight at Lewis Davis’s home. Providence Methodist Episcopal church will hold its annual children’s day exercise next Sunday at 10 40 AM. Over 150 children received first communion at Holy Rosary church last Sunday, joining the Angel Sodality. Ralph Watkins is convalescing after illness. A new division of the Bons of Temperance was organized in the area by Rev Burton G L Rockwood of Indianapolis.

West Side Bank Miss Loos Miss Murray Nichola Beamish Mise Morgan Miss Leader Misa Flynn Misa Vane Mise Kellow Mrs. Parker Miss Peek Ladies’ Irish Catholic Benevolent Union St. Leo's Keyser Valley Hose Company Washburn Street Bellevue Slope Accidental Fund Central Park Garden Patrick Lavelle Lafayette Street Philadelphia Briges Shaft St. Leo's Battalion Ancient Order of Hibernians Ann Tobin Jackson Street West Side Republican Club Michael Riley Price Street John Pores John Pores du Pouse John H. Thomas Eynon & Co Washburn Street Presbyterian Simpson Methodist Episcopal Electric City Wheelmen Lab House Louis HH. Jones North Bromley Avenue South Main Avenue Thomas Menning John F. Durkin Patrick Duffy Montrose St. Brenden Broderick Weeley Munger Morrintown N. J Harry Jenkins Thomas Hurst Tenth Street Scranton Ladies' Aid Society The First Baptist Church Arthur Benning G. V. Bentley H. H. Franklin Sanderson Avenue Mrs. Bentley Purcell B. Franklin G. FE. Stone Marvine Florence Hull Mille Dimmick James Kays Marvin William Franklin Welsh Baptist Church Wayne Avenue Lewis Davis Welch Consregatonal Church Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Davis’ Drug Store Uno Holy Rosary Church Angel Sodality Ralph John Watkins Putnam Street Tey. Burton GL. Rockwood Indianapolis Bons of Temperance

Local Happenings and Upcoming Excursion News

Mrs Eva Snowks of Pittaton Pa returns home after visiting at the Campbell residence. Rev Thomas Ken is out of town for a few days. James Gallagher junior is dangerously ill. Bauke OHara and John James of Weat Minooka depart for Lake Como on a felting expedition. Young Men's Institute plans a Mountain Park excursion on the 27th with many activities and town businesses to close that day. A special meeting is called this evening of Division No 9.

Eva Snowks Pittaton Campbell Thomas Ken James Gallagher Patrick Gallagher Stafford Street Bauke O'Hara John James Weat Minooka Lake Como Young Men's Institute Mountain

Order of Hibernians Plan Funeral Arrangements

The Order of Hibernians will meet at their hall on Willow afrost to arrange attendance at the funeral of their late member James Egan who died Sunday evening.

Order of Hibernians Willow Afrost James Egan

Obituary notices for Corcoran and local residents in Archbald

Prominent Archbald resident James Corcoran dies after weeks of debility. He helped found the borough fifty years ago and served in local offices. funeral at St Thomas church with interment in Cathedral Cemetery. Also reports deaths of Mrs. Gallagher and Mrs. Garvey and other local passings with funeral plans to follow.

James Corcoran Archbald Sumlay Mra W

Publication of Short Letters of Interest

The Tribune will publish short letters of interest when accompanied by the writer's name. The Tribune does not assume responsibility for opinions here expressed.

Tribune

What is a public accountant according to experts

Edward Leek GP Scranton Pa discusses the Public Accountant role, citing definitions from prominent accountants and state laws. The piece explains certification requirements in Pennsylvania New York and Maryland, detailing exam topics and the authority of state boards.

Public Accountant Mecountanta Cecil Ame Pirtershire Nie Penton Tate Nanely New York Pannsylvania Maryland Corti Dennevivania Pennstvania United States Potineyivenis Elprarti Penmsylvania Pennsylvania Petons Board of Emaminers Lvant Philadelphia Wittalurg Plincme Edward Leek Scranton

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