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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1899

Page

7

Obsequies for Hiram Ledyard Held in Uniondale

Funeral services for Hiram Ledyard were conducted at his Uniondale residence with Rev. H J Crane and Rev D D Jenkins officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant Mount cemetery. Attendees from Carbondale included Frank Colwell and several Mrs. Ledyard relatives. Ledyard, born October 2 1802 in Brooklyn Connecticut, lived in Pleasant Mount then Uniondale. widow Lucinda W Rude died January 1506. Survivors include Mrs Sands Mrs Ayers Mrs Hankin and Mrs E M Peck and C H Ledyard of Pleasant Mount. The community also notes Miss Jenkins nursing in Bidney New York and Dr J C Wheeler recovering from a bicycle injury.

Hiram Ledyard Uniondale H. J. Crane D. D. Jenkins Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Mount Cemetery Messrs Crane Thomas,Ackerman Yarrington Frank Colwell Mesdames M. A. Harrison D. W. Humphrey F. FH Dennis F. Pierce Ledyard Brooklyn Conn Pleasant Mount Lucinda W. Rude Sands Ayers Peckville Hankin New York E. M. Peck City C. H. Ledyard Frank Smith Hoboken Miss Jenkins Balem Avenue Bidney N. Y J. C. Wheeler

Celebration committees appoint Abe Sahm Fourth of July leader

The celebration committee names Abe Sahm general manager for the forthcoming Fourth of July event. He is a veteran organizer and will lead the preparations for an old fashioned celebration. Thousands of outsiders are expected to attend the Independence Day festivities.

Abe Sahm Sahm

Tumor Removed From Starlight Woman in Private Hospital

Mrs. Hauber of Starlight underwent a tumor removal at Dr Wheeler's Private hospital. Dr Reed Burns of Seranton led the operation with assistance from Drs Gillis Harper and others. Scranton physician Dr Everett and Drs Malaun and PD L Bailey assisted. medical student Benjamin Singer of the University of Pennsylvania witnessed. The false growth weighed ten pounds.

Hauber Starlight

Inaugural Officers Named for Ancient Order of Hibernians

The Ancient Order of Hibernians No 1 announces its officers. President John P Collins. Vice President Martin Murphy. Recording Secretary Henry Loftus. Financial Secretary P F Moran. Treasurer James J Gorman. Sergeant at Arms Thomas Savagg. Sentinel Thomas Fee. Standing Committee John McDonald Patrick Purcell Patrick Mannion William Myers P L Neary.

Order of Hibernians No. 1 John P. Collins Martin Murphy Henry Loftus P. F. Moran James J. Gorman Thomas Savagg Thomas Fee John McDonald Patrick Purcell Patrick Mananion William Myers P. L. Neary

Social Notes Highlight City Visit and Summer Plans

Miss Helen Shields is in New York City with Miss Ethel and Maria Aitken home from school for vacation. Mrs T L McMillan visits Mrs Bkinner of Port Jervis New York. Miss Laura Hriggs from Cemetery Street goes to Connecticut for the summer. Co W Fulkerson made a business visit to Forest City yesterday. Mrs Helen Rockwell has been ill or absent recently.

Helen Shields New York City Ethel Maria Aitken T. L. McMillan Bkinner

Cycle parade draws hundreds despite missing wheel lamps

The two division parade drew large crowds as Carbondale Cycle club led the first division with Archbald also represented. Decorated wheels and notable riders such as Willie Park and Miss Florence Gebhardt highlighted the event. Afterward a social in Enterprise hall raised funds to pay for the cinderpath debt.

Carbondale Cycle Club Archbald Willie Park Willie Hill Joe Loughney Eddie Breen Tom Gavin Sumner Davis Henry Trotter Harry Freas Nichol Patten Carbondale Florence Gebhardt Will Snyder Dewey Harry Reeves Chief McGinley Citizens Hogarth West Mayfield Enterprise Hall Alice Cooper Philadelphia Samuel Cooper Walter Reeves Porto Rico Camp Meade John Nicholson Cartondale Chanste Mame Muddy South Carbondale Mr. Nealon Jeffrson Medical College John H. Solomon Main Street Niles Graves Pasteur Institute New York St. George

Margaret Burkey Weds Casper Tannery at German Evangelical Church

A wedding ceremony united Miss Margaret Burkey and Mr. Casper Tannery yesterday morning at the German Evangelical church. Rev. Adolph Weber officiated with Miss Katie Slappl as bridesmaid and Mr. John Naiglke as best man.

Margaret Burkey Casper Tannery German Evangelical Church Adolph Weber Katie Slappl John Naiglke

Wedding Feast Precedes New York Honeymoon Ride

The couple turned to the bride's home for a wedding feast before boarding a noon train to New York City for their honeymoon. A reception was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frutehte of Taylor Street in honor of their niece Miss Almira Ricker of White Haven, Pa, with a large list of guests.

New York City Mrs. Frutehte Taylor Street Almira Ricker White Haven Sadie Hichards Elsie Carey Loradoe Dunatone Mabel Little Jennie Lander Addie Goodwin Ida

Peckville School Board Sets Teaching Staff For Another Year

The Peckville school board met in adjourned session and accepted Miss Anni Gummaer’s resignation to study at State Normal school Maneafield. They will keep the same teaching corps for another year while health officials battle a weather fever epidemic in Bell Place. The John Shannon burglary case is set for Monday, June 1% in district court after a posse challenged five burglars at the Delaware and Hudson station. A June 17 cake walk and entertainment, led by Miss Jesale L. Stearns, features recitations, solos, a wand drill by sixteen girls, a cake walk, pantomime, and more, attracting many locals.

Anni Gummaer State Normal School Maneafield Board of Health Bell Place John Shannon John I. Jones Mesera Craig Broad Dikeman Delaware and Hudson Station Jesale L. Stearns

Forethought and thrift cited as keys to success

A column argues bad management keeps people in poverty and urges planning ahead to seize opportunities. It praises prudent ownership and cautions against delay, noting the value of keeping Chamberlain's Cough, Cold Chelera and Diarrhoea Remedy at home to avoid costly doctor bills. Sold by Matthew Bros.

Matthew

TUNKHANNOCK BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETS ADJOURNED

An adjourned borough council meeting in Tunkhannock discusses paying bills and the street payroll. A sewer ordinance proposes four bonds at 7 percent with a four tenth mill tax for 1900 1901 and a two mill tax for four years to service the issue. Additional notes mention visits and local assignments.

Segular Brown Kittridge Reed Hungerford Sickler Mentzer Carrie Brown West Pitteton I. Mo Pratt Frank D. Miller Princeton College Samuel Stark Columbus Ohio Halton Stone North Dakota Stull Valley Road Boyce and Callahan Hope Northrop Helen Gould New York George &Impeon Scranton Carbondale Clifford

Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments

Caution against mercury containing catarrh remedies with a claim to destroy smell and upset the system. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as a safe internal treatment, with testimonials and retail by druggists.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ban Hall Ohio Erie Medical CO Buffalo N.Y

Moosic News Items and Local Fire Loss

Local notes report callers and job changes including Miss Carrie Sieberhelm joining Jonas Long's Sons in Scranton and Minnie Ace visiting from Wilkes-Barre. A fire destroyed a rear building behind the Co operative store, with efforts to save adjacent structures and a prior arson attempt thwarted by prompt firemen. Community events include a wedding at Mr M H Edsoll’s home and Methodist services with 10 20 a m preaching and 7 0 p m services. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad ends the item.

C. L. Boston Centremoreland Carrie Sieberhelm Jonas Long Sons Scranton Misa Minnie Ace Wilkes-Barre Torpey Peckville Co-operative Store Wetherby Philadelphia Verna Schoonover Misa Verna Wright Misa Abel Dymond Lower Larmerne County Charles Snyder New York Maud Stewart Porto Rico M, HH. Edsoll Maud G Sylvester Corby Bailey Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League Senate

Silk mill schedule delayed amid management dispute

Hallstead notices claim eleven hour days but a misunderstanding delayed the new timetable. A rush of orders now requires extra time. Hatletead resigns from the railroad men, causing commotion after The Tribune revealed the Intelli ence. Church hosted guests for the nineteenth natal day as Mrs King visits Scranton. Mrs Wood summers at Mitchell house. Snedaker announces Cecil M to wed Kenneth Barragher on June 15 at 1 pm. Sackett gains pension increase from ten to twelve dollars monthly.

Silk Mill William F. Hatletead Tribune Fred. W. Church EK. King Scranton Margarette Wood Washington, D. C Mitchell House William HH. Snedtker Cecil M Kenneth Barragher Snedaker Edwin M. Sackett

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