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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1899

Page

6

Motor Car Accident Injures Miner at Mt Pleasant Mine

John Hartman of 1028 West Lackawanna Avenue employed at Mt Pleasant mine was badly injured when a mining car jumped its track and ran over him. Fellow workers freed him and he was taken home by mine ambulance. Dr Reynolds diagnosed a severely fractured leg and shock from the incident. This marks the eighth accident at Mt Messant in a week.

John Hartman Weet Lackwanna Avenue Mt. Pleasant Cedric FB Reynolds Hartman Lee Wise Mt. Messant

Driver James McNamara Injured In Workplace Accident

James McNamara of Briggs shaft War was struck between a car and a prop at work yesterday morning. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to his home on Price street for medical attention by Dr Reynolds who attended him.

James McNamara Briggs Shaft McNamara Tpice Street Everett van Buren Avenue Dr. Reynolds

Contest for Sideboard Awarded to Miss Jenkins

The sideboard contest under Court Pride of Lackawanna Lodge No. 6 For Esters of America concluded at Ivor five hall last evening. Laurae Jenkins of 1610 Price Street won the prize over Mrs. Millard of Garfield Avenue Mariam Thomas of Lines Avenue and Marie Lewis of Mollevie Street. The total funds raised were $270 with Jenkins receiving $180.91 Millard $60 Lewis $10 and Thomas $2.40.

Court Pride of Miss Jenkins Mars Millard Miss Lewis Miss Thomas

Aton Regular Meeting Nominates Officers at Red Men’s Hall

The Loyal Knights of America Motorprise Image No 21 held a Monday evening session in Red Men’s Hall nominating officers for the enseline term. Nominees include Worthy Master John Clerd Worthy Deputy Master Daniel Hartke Recording Sergeants John R Thomas and Joseph Olver.

Aton Motorprise Loyal Knights of America Red Men's Ball John Clerd Daniel Hartke Sverriars John R. Thomas Joseph Olver Toa Reynolds Seve

Patent remedy ads list Paine's Celery Compound and others

A compact ad listing Paine's Celery Compound Pinkham's Compound Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Mellon's Food priced 75 cents and 38 cents 55 cents appears as a vintage health product advertisement.

Paine Pinkham’s Pierce's Golden Medical Mellon's

Healthy living promise of Stetters Bitters

An advertisement extols a healthy man with clear brain and strong nerves, claiming good digestion and pure blood lead to success. It asserts that health is essential for achievement and promotes Stetters Stomach Bitters as IT ALWAYS CURES.

Lodge Names Officers and Sets Semi Monthly Meetings

The lodge elected officers including Daniel Anthony as secretary Reese Griffiths as financial secretary William A Philippe as treasurer and William D Morgan as trustee William Lake as chaplain Edward Jenkins as conductor William J Jenkins as outside ryler and a standing committee with John Williams Aaron James Evan FR Jones T J Reynolds and William J Jenkins. It was decided to meet semi monthly on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

Daniel Anthony Reese Griffiths William A. Phillipe William D. Morgan William Lake Edward Jenkins Ryler William J. Jenkins John Willams Aaron James Evan FR. Jones T. J. Reynolds

Missionary Prayer Meeting At Welsh Baptist Church

First Baptist church members held a missionary prayer meeting at the Welsh Baptist church last evening and then met in a business session to authorize methods for funding the new church. Sunday school members agreed to dispose of a piano seized from the Scranton street fire to Keller Piano Company for a new instrument for the church.

First Baptist Church Welsh Baptist Church Scranton Street Keller Piano Company

Funeral services for Mrs. William T. Johna held at home

Funeral services for the late Mrs. William T. Johna were held yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at 147 Eynon street Mev. Hugh Davis and three ministers officiated. Pallbearers included Henry P. Davies Thomas Price Lewis Roberts Morgan James Alfred Lewis and Griffith Owen. Burial followed at Wunehburn street cemetery.

William T. Johna Eynon Street Mev Hugh Davis H. HH. Horriy W. F. Davis D. B. Gribthe Henry P. Davies Thomas Price Lewis Roberts Morgan James Alfred Lewis Griffilth Owen Wunehburn Street

Local Lodge Schedules Regular Meetings. Community Events Noted

The Kabits of Honor decide to meet the first and third Wednesdays each month at Co operative hall. West Scranton weddings noted on the Trib une foot page. First Baptist executive board meets at Dr Heddee's South Main home. Ernest F York and Minnie Webber to wed tonight at 235 North Hyde Park. No 18 school pupils enjoyed a trolley ride. William Morgan's child funeral set for 4 pm at Washburn Street Cemetery. A lawn social by first Rapist church Sunday school is planned on July 4. Thichelors' club to hold a meeting.

Kabits of Honor Co-operative Vial Co-operative Hall West Scranton the Tribune First Baptist Church B. G. Heddee South Main Avenue Ernest F. York Minnie Webber J. B. Anthony North Hyde Park Avenue No. 18 Rarah Denes Core Storm William Morgan Washburn Street Thichelors’ Club

Club plans camping meeting at Washburn Street home

Members are summoned to gather at the home of Robert Carson on Washburn Street next Monday evening to arrange the club’s camping trip. All members are urged to attend.

Robert Carson Washburn Street

Pleasant Surprise Party For Lincoln Avenue Couple

A large group hosted a surprise party Tuesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Paff of Lincoln Avenue. The item lists several locals traveling or visiting, including Mrs. George Easterio in Buffalo, Miss Jennie Howell in Stanton Street, her guest Miss Sue Stevens at Spring Lake, and Mrs. James Shaffer attending her ill father in Binghamton. Also mentioned are Ars. Daniel Slate in Cleveland and Mrs. Wildie visiting Indianapolis.

Josiah Paff Lincoln Avenue George Easterio North Sumner Avenue Buffalo Jennie Howell Stanton Street Mies Sue Stevene Spring Lake James Shaffer North Garfield Avenue Binghamton Ars Daniel Slate Rwetland Street Cleveland Ohio Wildie Indianapolis Tnd

Dunmore Man James McLaughlin Dies in Home Conflict

James McLaughlin of Harper Street died yesterday morning at about 8 15 from heart failure after six weeks of illness. Coroner Roberts ruled no inquest. He would have turned 30 in November. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from the Harper Street home with Rev W F Gibbons officiating. Interment in Dunmore cemetery family plot.

James McLaughlin Harper Street Bret Roberts Robert McLaughlin W. F. Gibbons Presbyterian Church Dunmore Cemetery

Local Commencement and Park Plan Highlight Riverfront Events

The class of nine will hold commencement in Washington Hall this evening with a request for no presents or bouquets. Tomorrow school children plan a Laurel Hill Park visit, meeting at their schools and marching by beds to the park, under teacher supervision, inviting parents and friends to join. The St Mark's Episcopal Church Men’s Guild annual mission to Tote Ariel is set for Wednesday June 2 with an orchestral program and prizes. Notices announce the engagement of Theodore Zeigier and Dianna Capwell, and Edward Woodward leaves for Wayne County for a short vacation.

Washington Hall Ludice Laurel Hil Park St. Mark's Episcopal Church Theodore Zeigier Taylor Avenue Dianna Capwell Cherry Street

Neighborhood Notes and Local Tidbits

Miss Lizzie Palmer plans a July 3 departure for Pasadena. Mrs L B Finch vacations a week at Waverly. Manners' pharmacy advertises tooth brushes and Imperial Queen Hair Tonic. Fred Emery visits Washington DC. B T Jayne returns from New York. Charles Clark builds a new house on Driving Park. Williams' ice cream sold at Bannister's bakery for 40 cents a quart. Brick paving on Sanderson avenue proceeds. W C Reynolds spent yesterday at Olyphant. Mrs McClare acts secretary at the library in Julius Koch's absence.

Lizzie Palmer Washington Avenue Pasadena Cal L. B. Finch Monsey Avenue Waverly Manners’ Pharmacy Green Hinge Street Fred Emery Washington, D.C Williams Bannisters' Bakery Capouse Avenue Sanderson Avenue W. C. Reynolds Olyphant McClare Julius Koch Imperial Queen Green Ridge Street

Beranton Training School grads honored at Park Place home

Miss Carolyne Von Bergen hosted a gathering for the Beranton Training School graduating class and friends at her Park Place residence. Refreshments were served late, with many attendees including Nal lin Jenkins Jones Phillips McCulloch Fellows Brown Kieper Smithing Porter Goodman Zimmerman Featenby Forteng Hutton Von Bergen Estelle McMillan Devine Hockenbery Kilcullen Wagner Hensley Jeffers Littlejohn Freeman Hooven Nash Lyman Orator Phillips Von Bergen RK Jeffers Hockenberg Walton Sawyer F Gisner of LaPlume visiting Green Ridge friends last week.

Carolyne von Bergen Beranton Training School Nallin Jenkins Jones Phillips McCulloch Fellows Brown Kieper Smithing Porter Goodman Zimmerman Featenby Forteng Hutton von Bergen Estelle McMillan Devine

Happenings in North Scranton at Welsh Methodist Auditorium

A Welsh Methodist Church program features forty performers impersonating George Washington and his era. The event includes a varied lineup with choruses, solos, dialogues, and period costumes intended to entertain attendees tonight. Local notices list residents returning from trips and visiting relatives.

Sneak Thieves Strike Church Avenue Homes Again

Tuesday night burglars broke into the refrigerators of Frank Clark and John Lynch on Church Avenue and stole meat and fruit. Residents warn the culprits this end is a mark and say they will be ready to confront future visits. Lynch and Clark suspect nearby locals and vow action if evidence appears.

Frank Clark John Lynch Church Avenue Messrs Lynch and Clark

Funeral of Laura Samonson of West Market Street

The funeral for Laura Samonson six year old granddaughter of Mrs. John Annon of West Market Street was held yesterday. Floral offerings covered the casket and pall bearers included Maggie Hannon Nellie Nolan Annie Gilbert and Nellie Williams. Flower bearers were Mamie McCarty and Mamie O Tool. Interment was at Hyde Park.

Laura Samonson John Annon West Market Street Maggie Hannon Nellie Nolan Annie Gilbert Nellie Williams Mamie McCarty Mamie O'Tool Hyde Park Cemetery

Local residents tally mishaps and society updates

Sammy Davis of Margaret avenue had a bicycle accident when a dog darted into his path. he walked away with scratches and a bent wheel. Michael Gilgallon suffered a leg fracture while swinging, treated at home by Dr. Sullivan. Clergy and lodge activities note baptisms and second degree conferrals.

Sammy Davis Margaret Avenue Sammy Wayne Avenue Michael Patrick Gilgallon Keyser Avenue Willow Leaf Lodge Watkins North Main Avenue Lewisburg Normal School Bertha Watkins David Jenkins Throop Street Mary Davis W. F. Davis Summit Avenue Bucknell University Mary Clara Maud Wilkins Richmondale Reese Street Margaret Coyne Bloom Avenue Luckawaxen Wayne County J. R. Howells Taylor West Market Street George Mann Binghamton Charlotte Hawks Providence Road New York Lews Davis Wales Street University of Michigan Carrie Watkins Lake Arle Hollister Avenue Mensra H.V. Harteell Charles Hopewell Louis Kline Mr. Kline Will Low

Strikers Cheerful as McGuire Visit Looms in City

Enthusiasm grows at strikers HQ with expected arrival of Secretary McGuire and new funds from the national body. Funds intended for carpenters and those on six-roll-week duty, with full weekly pay required, stir hopes as union officials deny ploy to seize leadership. The Carpenter and Painters unions prepare meetings while the Building Trades Council endorses ongoing strike actions.

Uutoil P. J. McGuire Fie-Up Philadelphia MacGuire Building Trades Council Tribune Plumbers Hamony Councl Carpenters Fexchange Builders’ Exchange Lackawinna Avenue Carpenter’s Hall

Address Orders to Sharkey in Cedar Avenue

The note directs delivery to South Side central city and central Hyde Park with orders for C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6683.

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

South Scranton Notes On Arrests and Local Notices

A column notes Herman Gutheing the butcher was arrested on wife’s charges of cruel beating. It clarifies confusion with William Gutheing of Gutheing Krayer and Welaser. Also reported are Mrs Mathias Robling’s assault case dropped, Edward Quinnin bail set, and more community items and events in South Scranton.

Ths Colummn Herman Gutheing Herman William Gutheing Gutheing, Krayer and Welaser Tribune Mathias Robling Lentes Carl Safi Bell Kern Genet Street Leates Edward Quinnin BR. J. Ritz Willow Street Ashland Kits Patriotic Order Sona of America Century Lodge Knights of Honor Storrs’ Bell Lou« Zimmer Cedar Avenue New York City Zimmer Central Park Garden South Scranton

Graduation Day Gifts at The Bookstore

Graduation celebration described with graduates and attendees, urging readers to mark the day with a book gift. Highlights include a wide selection of Shakespeare editions and poets works, originally priced six to seven dollars, now offered at discounted rates. Also notes new copyright fiction and miscellaneous titles across genres.

Auto typewriters at $100 in limited sale

Advertises three Manhattan pattern typewriters offered at $100 each, noting Remington-like quality, modern features, and lower price than agents. Also promotes muslin underwear, a two volume encyclopedia stand priced at $1.50, and seasonal home goods including ice cream freezers and hammocks with heavy emphasis on low prices and limited stock.

Manhattan Remington Mike

Noted Speaker to Address Young Women at South Side Branch

Reverend H A Grant has been secured to address the South Side branch of the Young Women's Christian Association at 1021 Cedar Avenue Sunday at 4 PM. The event follows praise for an excellent band and aims to show appreciation for their upcoming performance.

H. A. Grant Howard Place African Methodist Episcopal Church South Side Youngs Women's Christian Association Cedar Avenue

Obituary notices for Ruane Stewart Klein and families

James Ruane died at Lackawanna hospital at 8 yesterday morning after a pneumonia illness. His brother Thomas Ruane, who died in Omaha, was being viewed at the time. He was a longtime steelworker active in Tweathin ward affairs. Survived by Bridget Ruane his mother two children sister Sarah and brothers Patrick and Joyvoph. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Mrs Thomas J Stewart of Moosic died Tuesday after six months illness. Born in Monmouthshire Wales she came to the U S sixty years ago lived in Pittston before moving to Moosic. Funeral today at 2 pm with burial in Marcy cemetery Duryea. Mrs Minnie Klein died at home Mt Alder street after long illness. One son age 12 survives. Funeral today at 2 pm.

James Ruane Lackawanna Hospital Thomas Ruane Omaha Ruddy Boone Bridget Ruane Sarah Ruane Patrick Joyvoph Thomas J. Stewart Moosic Monmouthshire Wales Pittston Marcy Duryea Minnie Klein Mt Alder Street

Chicago Metropolis of the West Delivers Grand Growth

The text extols Chicago as a thriving hub with 2000 miles of streets 660 miles of street railways 2000 acres of parks 65 miles of boulevards 41 miles of docks and 10000 factories claiming it hosts the world’s largest stockyards and parking houses Twenty one railways enter the city with 1500 miles of tracks and over 1000 trains daily a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern route promises a life changing trip to see it all.

West Chicago Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway

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