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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1899

Page

6

Sermon on the Supremacy of Christ at Jackson Street Baptist

Jackson Street Baptist Church presenter Stev. Thomos de Gruchy delivered a sermon last evening on the Supremacy of Christ from Philippians. He extolled Jesus as supreme over history and civilization, praising the divine nature and eternal reign while noting persecution of followers in early church times.

Stev. Thomos de Gruchy Jackson Street Baptist Church Christ Jesus Paul Detus Pat Apostle Justine Trith

Local Patent Remedies Listed With Small Prices

A brief ad lists Paine's Celery Compound at 75 cents Pinkham's Compound and Joe Pierce's Golden Medical Dis at 75 cents Mellon's Food priced at 38 or 55 cents indicating a period market for patent medicines and tonics.

Paine Pinkham Joe Pierce Golden Medical Mellon

Supremacy of Jesus in Religion and Letters

A passage extols Jesus as supreme through pure life and divine grandeur. It argues Bible centrality, spiritual influence across science, literature and art, and notes the world gradually crowns Christ as Lord over all, eternal and unchanging.

Jesus Christ Eroatesias Acentiste Ljarge Jess Paul Jeane

Godehall Wins Republican Caucus Nomination in Fifth Ward

In a Friday afternoon caucus on South Sumner avenue Chaanes Godehall was the sole council candidate named for the common council seat formerly held by John H. Walker. He received a total vote of Me across the four districts. The election is set for next Saturday afternoon. Three Democratic aspirants were nominated, and Godehall is favored to win against the opposition.

John H. Walker Common Counell Chaanes Godehall Sumner Avenue Godehall

Plumsouth Congregation Accepts New Pastor

The church read the acceptance letter from the new pastor elect, who will assume duties on Sunday June 2. He made friends during a brief stay and was warmly received, becoming one of the youngest men ever called to the church under favorable conditions.

Oal Boyl Fauin Ateniin Plsmsouth Elured Stey Mir Bowl Sondas

Reverend Trev J BD Sweet to be honored at Methodist church

Reverend Trev J BD Sweet, pastor of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church, will receive a reception at the church this evening led by the Men’s Aid Society. The Serranton Gas and Water company has repaired the asphalt.

Special This Week on Pure Silk Color Blends

Advertises new colorings and designs with special offers at 49c 58c and 75c per piece. Promises pure silk, two tone blends and guaranteed value with low prices this week. Contains garbled branding and inconsistent typography.

Complete stock of dress skirt weaves at Globe Warehouse

The Globe Warehouse in Scranton reports full inventory after prior shortages. A spokesperson notes a complete stock across all numbers and designs, contrasting with ten days ago when stock was almost sold out.

Scranton Globe Warehouse

Mrs Pinkham's Medicine Restores Womanly Strength, Letter Notes Relief

A reader praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for eight years of womb trouble and nerve distress. After eight bottles and Sana tive Wash, Liver Pills, she reports full recovery, renewed energy, and ability to work all day. The letter credits the remedies with restoring health and urges others to use them.

Dean Mas Proxuan Lydia EB. Pinkham Krew Lydia E. Pinkham Mra. M. L. Suzans Gus Manan Mien

Local Notices and Social Gatherings Highlight Community Life

Community events fill the page with church notices, a Sunday school class meeting led by Mrs Williams, and a social at Robert Peckens home. A six month old child of Dr J Williams dies. funeral at 4 40 pm with interment at Washburn Street cemetery. William McDonough's funeral arranged for today at Holy Cross church then Cathedral cemetery.

Sith Main Avenue Tackson Street Barber Company Iipple Sons of Tem Peranes Robert Peckens Lincoln Avenue First Baptist Church Williams J. Williams South Hyde Park Avenue Washburn Streetemetery Ace Eynon Deb Fite Plymouth Congregational Church Congregational Cerver Mt. Carmel William McDonough Holy Cross Church Cathedral Cemetery

Local social notes from Donnerville and nearby towns

Misses Crone Ayers and Hattie Rowan hosted by Miss Mabeb Spencer friends, Miss Louiva Corless and Samuel Costtert to wed at A H Dlames home. Numerous visits and guests travel through Pittston, Dunmore, and Luzerne Street as residents entertain relatives and friends.

Crone Ayers Donnerville N. WS Hattie Rowan Dena Mosomerins Pittston Mabeb Spencer Jackson Street Spencer Louiva Corless Samuel Costtert A. H. Dlaimes South Maln Avenue Barnford South Main Avenue Louis Morse Tackson Street Cohons

Local Notes and Visits Across Green Ridge and Neighboring Towns

Green Ridge residents and visitors are listed: Mrs M Griffin returns from Pittston. Mr and Mrs Warren Kimble spent yesterday in Wyoming. George Palmer and Miss Dorothea Murresa addressed in New York. Mr and Mrs Charles Stevens visiting Perth Amboy. WCTU distributed bouquets to Hudson railroad workers on Saturday. streetcar workers to receive similar tribute. W Miller visiting Honesdale. soda water advertised at Manners pharmacy. Killam of Paypack visiting friends. W C Reynolds in Jermyn. Patrolman Palmer back from vacation. Mrs John Capwell returns from Boston. Dr Row of Owego spent Sunday. Mrs Potter visits Benton. Mr and Mrs Pert Potter spend Sunday with parents on Monsey avenue. Imperial Queen Hair Tone advertised at Manners pharmacy.

M. Griffin Monsey Avenue Pittston Warren Kimble Wyoming George Palmer Madison Avenue Dorothea Murresa New York City Charles Stevens Perth Amboy Irn New York Street Jermyn Palmer John Capwell Adam Avenue Boston Row Fuller D. D Owego Mra K. Potter Monkey Avenue Benton N. Y Marion Street Pert Potter Madisonville Manners’ Pharmacy Green Ridge Street

Grain-O Provides Relief for Coffee Drinkers

Grain-O markets itself as a healthful coffee substitute that eases stomach upset aids digestion and steadies the nerves. The ad touts Grain-O as nourishing and criticizes coffee for stomach and digestion ills while stating the price is 15 and 1o per package.

North Scranton Happenings at Welsh Church

The Welsh Congregational church hosts a cantata Red Riding Mood with Miss Decker and pupil performers led by William Lewis. Cast includes Hattie Evans, Phoebe Kvane, May Price, Jennie Price, and others, with Henry Hitchings and Hannah Williams conducting. Rev T V Evans to preach at Wayne Avenue Baptist Church tonight.

Welsh Congregational Church Weet Market Skewet William Lewis Quoen Hattie Evans Mather Phoebe Kvane Red Riding Hood May ‘Price Jennie Price May Mivans Cassie Hich Mary Rich Viela Williams Lizzie Williams Maggie Coles Woll

Evening at Miss Amy Decker’s Ca yuga Street Home

A Friday gathering hosted by Miss Amy Decker for her Sunday school class of the Providence Mothon at Episcopal church and music pupils. Guests included Miss Alice Kendall of Chinchilln and Miss Eva Meredith. attendees totaled numerous local young people with names listed.

Amy Decker Cayuga Street Kate Kennedy Marie Loftus Nellie Fetherly Margaret Helen Decker Masters David Neitd Ambrose Mulley Ralph Carl Frank McDonald Harricon Frethervey Clark Davis Harrison Watkins George Meade William Green Florbert Armetrotng Nelson Elleby Robert Laid

Celestial Lodge No 49 Invites Members to Evening Social

After the regular lodge session the members and visitors will enjoy a pleasant social and partake of a light luncheon served by the matin hall committee Z G Cowles C D Meyers and J W Benjamin will present addresses and a pleasant evening is promised.

Celestial Lodge Z. G. Cowles C. D. Meyers J. W. Benjamin

Pastors' Aid social at Tripp's park this Thursday

The Pastors' Aid society plans a social at Tripp's park Thursday afternoon from 4 to o'clock with a fine supper ice cream and strawberries. T. V. Evans of Wales who is touring Baptist churches will arrive tomorrow to preach at Wayne Avenue Baptist Church. Providence Conclave of Heptasopha will meet tomorrow evening with several candidates to be Initiated.

Pastors’ Aid Society Court Street Providence Heptasopha ALA Vosburg I. Ana First Staptist Church Wayne Avenue Dtew Oh Peckover Meshoppan Peckover Wet

Local residents visit relatives and friends across towns

A list of residents from Oak Street to Ashley and beyond letters shows several visits and hostings. John Regu of Oak Street cons. Valescing after illness. Thomas Griffiths and Mrs. Griffiths visit Telativer in Old Forge. Mrs. Harvie visits her mother Mrs. Powell in Brick Avenue. Others include Nellie Kain returning from Ashley, and many guests visiting on Green Street and North Main Avenue.

John Regu Oak Street Thomas Griffiths Wayne Avenue Old Forge Harvie Stroudeburg Louise Powell Brick Avenue Mise Nellie Kain Ashley Agnes Davitt Olyphantrad Wiskea Marie Taylor Mira Lottie Bray North Main Avenue Eva Williams Pittston Green Street Mattie Risley Shamokin Nellie Davis North Malin Avenue Trobert Hill Brooklyn Robert Twist Amelia Avenue P. H. Kearney Evan Lewis Summit Avenue W. T. Evans Leggett Street

Local Notes of Visitors and Guests in Town

Returned from Doorffield O where he was guest of friends for a week. Richard Devin son of his brother in Nanticoke has returned to his home on Robert avenue. Mr Samuel England of Elmira NY is guest of his daughter Mrs J G Hatton of Williams street. Mrs John Morris of Willinngs street visiting friends in Kingston. Misses Cohete Morria and Tilrate Leonard spent yesterday with friends in OlypPhant. Miss Margaret Kane of Archbald is the guest of friends here.

Doorffield Richard Devin Nanticoke Robert Avenue Samuel England Elmira N. Y J. G. Hatton Williams Street John Morris Willinngs Street Kingston Misees Coehte Morria Tilrate Leonard OlypPhant Margaret Kane Archbald

Pea Coal Delivered to City Districts

Coal delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park for $1.25 per unit. Orders to C. B. Sharkey at 194 Cedar Ave. Phone 6052.

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

Runaway Horses Injure James Mangan in South Scranton

James Mangan, driver for Casey and Kelley brewery, suffered serious injuries after a runaway on Cedar avenue near Christ Lutheran church. The team bolted past Locust street, collided with a telegraph pole, throwing Mangan from the wagon. two companions escaped with minor injuries. He was taken home for medical care and a doctor feared internal injuries despite no broken bones.

James Mangan Casey and Kelley Brewery Cedar Avenue Christ Lutheran Church Mangan Nowr Locust Street Manan Hle Walsh

Family Struck by Scarlet Fever Tragedy in Neptune Place

Michael Spindler mourns two losses as his son Peter is buried after a scarlet fever death and his other son Charles dies the following night. Rev. Peter Christ officiated Peter’s service at the family home with interment at the German Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers included Adam Fruchtel Peter Huerter Charles Schank Edward Fieller. Charles’s funeral arrangements to follow.

Michael Spindler Neptune Place Peter Charles Peter Christ Adam Fruchtel Peter Huerter Charles Schank Edward Fieller Fred Fischer George Ridenbach

Baptism of Madeline Henn at Neptune Engine family home

The baby daughter of Henry Henn of Neptune Engine was baptized yesterday at the family home with Rev. F. J. Schmidt officiating. The child received the name Madeline Henn. Mr and Mrs Henn hosted many friends during the day as Lawrence's band played an open air concert at Hotel Best Saturday night with a large grand stand erected in front of the hotel and decorated.

Henry Henn Neptune Engine Company J. Schmidt Madoeline Henn Henn Lawrence

Concert honors Fourteen Filenda and district events

Thousands gathered for a popular music programme in honor of the Fourteen Filenda. Notables included Professor Lawrence and Charles Schunck of Birch Street. Local funeral and religious services occurred for Reinhold Sanr and at Hickory Street Presbyterian church. Ward councilmen Hiwin rable and William Smitty plan street repairs by a twenty‑man crew in the Nineteenth ward.

Lawrence Charles Schunck Birch Street Landsiter Stev Peter Cherlet St. Mary's Church Wan Tutheten Reinhold Sanr Tate Alder Street Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Pittston Avene Hiwin Rable William Smitty

City solicitor confirms license laws still in force

Mayor Gwoir requested an opinion from City Solicitor McGinley on Torrey’s Digest license taxes. McGinley states ordinances approved 1847 1884 and later remain in force and appoint the mercantile appraiser to collect the license tax as required by law and city ordinance.

McGinley Gwoir Mc- Ginkey Torrey's Digest Annewer Lion James Moir Beranton Select Council M. A. McGinley

Court Notes on Local Trial Verdicts and Licenses

The Third week of common pleas court opens this morning. A jury returned a verdict of 760 dollars for plaintiff Miss Idevic Carey against W Gibson Jones on Saturday. On Saturday court transferred the mayor license of Thomas P Jones.

Common Pleas Court Trospaya Idevic Carey W. Gibson Jones Mayoricense Thomas P. Jones

Local Contests and Court Actions Highlight Week

The Eighth ward constable contest sees the respondent's bill of particulars filed Saturday. A rule to compel the sequestrator appointment in Lushulus Moyer v Terence Rafferty was granted to show cause why it should not stand. A verdict favors the defendant in A and Myers v William P Lillie. Damages suit over farm stock and implements from Wae bur e farm at Clark's Summit hinges on tenancy claims.

Lackawanna Street Olyphant Mary Sweeney Eighth Ward J. C. Vaughan Lushulus Moyer Terrence Rafferty A. &. Myers William P. Lillie Waebure Clark's Summit

Obituary notices for Frederick Haines and J G Hewitt

Frederick Haines 44 year resident of Fifteenth Street died at his home Friday after a short illness born in Cardiff Wales he was a member of the Knights of the Indlan Engle and the Sons of St George his wife and children Mrs John Lance Miss Mary Viola William Frederick Albert and Robert survive the funeral is tomorrow at 240 o clock at the house with burial in Washburn Street cemetery J G Hewitt aged 82 longtime South Scranton resident died at his Pittston Avenue home Saturday night a family of grown children survive the funeral is tomorrow afternoon.

Frederick Haines Fifteenth Street Vecouwed Cardiff South Wales Knights of the Iinlden Engle Stivorge John Lance Mary Viola Wiliam Frederick Albert Robert Washburn Street J. G. Hewitt Pittston Avenue South Scranton

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