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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1899

Page

7

Miss Grace Smith Wed Frederick Edwards in Carbondale

Grace Smith became Mrs. Frederick Edwards at Trinity Episcopal church with ceremony by Rev. Sawyer. The reception at the bride’s parents home featured fern and palm decorations, orchestra, and out of town guests from Passaic New York and Scranton. The couple will reside in Scranton after visiting Park Place and Crystal Lake for summer.

Carbondale Grace Smith Frederick Edwards Beranton Stev. R. A. Sawyer Trinity Episcopal Church Garfield Avenue Frank Smith Wader George Vankuren Passaic N. J Miss Rechenbera New York City Mise Underhill Hamiton N. Y Mise Lewis Pittston Mesers Theodore Connell Fred, Meers Harry Kays Harry Northup Harry Pierce Thomas FP. Duty Sarah Edwards Charles Edwards M. H. Flolmate W. H. Pierce Blackinson George LF. Smith Florence Smith Galpin Dunmore Maria Farrar Charica Farrar Familly Martha Chamberlin Schimmer and Son Frank Duncklee Tiernan Austin K. Tiernan Salt Lake City R. BR. Williams Scranton Edwards

Durkin and Collins Wedding at St Rose Church

Miss Louise Durkin daughter of Mrs Barbara Durkin Beatt Street wed Michael Collins a former Carbondalian now of Big Run Jefferson county in a quiet ceremony at St Rose church performed by Rev T F Coffey. Bridesmaid Teresa Durkin and best man George Collins assisted. A breakfast for relatives followed at the bride’s home with simple decorations and a large turnout.

Louise Durkin Barbara Durkin Beatt Street Michael Collins Big Run Jefferson County St. Rose Church T. F. Coffey Teresa Durkin George Collins

Marriage Surprise Unites Hannah Leonard and George Mills

Last night at 8 20 Rev R A Sawyer united Hannah Leonard and George W Mills in marriage at the Nicholson home. The ceremony drew only close relatives and was followed by a brief reception. The bride, a noted soprano, and the groom of F A Mills & Co lumber dealers, were the center of congratulations. Katie O Malley of Carbondale will wed Patrick Clifford June 28 at St Rose church and reside in Carbondale.

Hannah Leonard George W. Mills R. A. Sawyer Trinity Episcopal Church B. Nicholson F. A. Mills & Co Katie O'Malley Carbondale West Scranton St. Rose Church Patrick Clifford Clifford

Fourth of July Committee Plans Bigger Valley Celebration

The Fourth of July committee met last night to finalize arrangements for the citys big celebration. Nearly all funds have been pledged but more will be needed. The event promises an elaborate demonstration, the valley's only, and is expected to draw thousands of pleasure seekers to the city with the largest crowd in its history anticipated.

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Jeffries At The Grand In British Boxing Night

The heavyweight champion Jeffries appeared at the Grand last night before a modest crowd. He sparred three rounds with his brother while local fans admired his physique but some were disappointed in his boxing. The sparring partners were Micky Gorman and Casey, and William Hull had a surprising performance against an unknown, with Hull prevailing.

Jeffpies Lorale Micky” Gorman Casey William Hull Hull

Missionary Convention at Methodist Church Sees Local and Out-of-Town Delegates

The Women's Foreign Missionary convention held three meetings in the Methodist church with Mrs. Pierce Butler presiding. Out-of-town delegates listed include Mrs. Phowbe A. Sharpstein Mrs. BR 1) Long district secretary Mrs. J. H. Clark Mrs. R. E. Margison Mrs. I. J. Tall Milas Stevens Mrs. J. A. Browne Mrs. C. A. Place Miss Larissa Place Mrs. James Johns Mrs. James Bush of Honesdale Mrs. C. M. Selgel Mrs. Vernie A. Yost Mrs. Gabriel Bwari and Mrs. F. W. Bishop of Dunmore.

Women's Foreign Missionary Convention Pierce Butler Phowbe A. Sharpstein Long J. H. Clark R. E. Margison I. J. Tall Milas Stevens J. A. Browne A. Place Larissa Place James Johns James Bush Honesdale C. M. Selgel Vernie A. Yost Gabriel Bwari F.W. Bishop Dunmore

Local and Personal Visitors and Visits Mentioned

Mrs J Wood and Mrs BF Rivenburg visit Clifford friends Miss Grace Tallman visits Jackson relatives Matthew Lavey of Niagara University mentioned in local notes.

Mra J. Wood Rivenburg Clifford Grace Tallman Jackson Matthew Lavey Niagara Univer

Miss Nellie Roundy Excels in Jermyn Schools

Miss Nellie Roundy daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Roundy of Wear Mayfield has completed the normal course in one year at Stroudsburg and gained admission to the senior class of any normal school in the state. Her success reflects credit on Jermyn schools and her instructor Prof W L Rogers. The article also notes a Junior Choir entertainment at St James church and various social visits and a mining accident involving Austrian driver John Pady at Edgerton colliery.

Nellie Roundy Thomas Roundy Wear Mayfield Jermyn Roundy Stroudsbury Normal School State Board Miss Boundy St. James’ Church Misa Emily Feesenden Roland Day Mary Blythe Queen of Night Agnes Freas Florence Maines Jane Harold Houghton Vera Whitmore May Jones Alvira Day Perry Houghton Helen Hilla Magele Maxwell Hogarth Mary Spettigue Cemetery Street Dunmore George Dunn John Pady Edgerton Carbondale Davis Davis, Miss Thompson, Mrs. John Mellon, Mrs. M. J. Shields Evilla Memelright Edward Burr Peter Merritt North Main Street

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Cited By Widow For Cure

A widow from Claremore Arkansas reports a long severe cough improved by Chamberlain Cough Flennedy. She says one bottle eased symptoms and a second fully cured her, noting no better health in twenty years. She offers gratitude and confirms availability through druggists and wholesalers.

Mary A. Beard Claremore Ark Matthew Bros

Prominent Avoca Moosie Families Wed at St Marys

Last evening in St Marys church Rev M F Crane united Attorney M J Dixon and Margaret E Butler daughter of James Butler Moonie in marriage. Guests filled the church at seven as Liszie Murphy played Lohengrin. The bride wore a white gown with pearl lace trimmings. Maid of honor Mina Alice Adams carried white roses. A reception followed at the bride’s home with numerous gifts for household use. Mrs Dixon described as an accomplished young lady.

Avoca Moosie St. Mary's Church M. F. Crane M. J. Dixon Margaret E. Butler James Butler Moonie Liszie Murphy Mina Alice Adams Port Jervis Pirenta Dixon

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Pain Free Relief

An 1900s style advert claims the Pyramid Pile Cure cures all forms of piles without pain with testimonials from Major Deny Dr Z W Meagan and James Jamoerson. It notes price 50 cents and 1 per package plus mail order book and druggists selling.

Major Deny Columbus Suse Z. W. Meagan Leonidsville Kan James Jamoerson Dubuque T.e Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich

Three Weddings At St Marys and Other Local News

A rising young attorney and school board member embarks on a three week wedding tour through Eastern cities. At St Marys church a second ceremony united Mize Anna O Malley and Nicholas Sheehan with a reception and housekeeping notices. A third marriage joined Anna Grady with James Kelly of Moosic, plus a reception and gifts. Patrick Rutledge Jr. dies at 15 after brief illness, funeral set for Sunday at St Marys cemetery. John Bowse seeks work in New Mexico, Mrs E E Snyder ill with nervous prostration, Superintendent Frank Hopper visits town.

Wera St Marys Church Mize Anna O'Malley Nicholas Sheehan Edward McQueen North End St. Mary's Anna Patrick Grady James Kelly Moosic Kate Gilhooley Patrick Kelly Patrick Patrick Rutledge St. Mary's Cemetery John Bowse New Mexico E. E. Snyder Frank Hopper

Marriage Solemnized at St Patrick’s Church in Town

Miss Mary Burke and Thomas Hara of this place were married yesterday afternoon at St Patrick’s church. Rev P J Murphy officiated as the bridal party entered the church at o clock and the reception followed at the bride’s Dunmore street home. The bride wore white organdy over silk with ribbons and a white leghorn hat. Attendant Miss Alice O’Hara wore a similar gown. The groom’s attendant was Thomas Walsh. The Odd Fellows announce an entertainment in their Lackawanna Street rooms Monday evening. Mrs Henry Dearie and Henry are visiting Wilkes Barre relatives. John Dougherty is home from St Bonaventure’s college for summer vacation. Celia Swift of Archbald visited Tuesday. Charlie Hanlon, son of Mr and Mrs Hanlon, is ill with tonsillitis. Joe McAndrew joined Lewis Reilly Davies store in town. Gallagher works in Atherton’s Ready Pay.

Mary Burke Thomas — Hara St. Patrick's Church P. J. Murphy Alice O'Hara Thomas Walsh Dunmore Street Mra. O'Hara Independent Order of Odd Fellows Sweeney Building Lacka- Wanna Street Henry Dearie Gon. Henry Wilkes-Barre John Dougherty St. Bonaventure'’s College Allegheny N. Y Celia Swift Archbald Charlie Hanlon Charles Hanlon Joe McAndrew Lewis, Reilly & Davies Scranton Fiddle Gallagher Atherton

Abe Greiner and Family Seek Medical Guidance

The case involves Abe Greiner who lived with his uncle on Main Street. After returning from Port Jervis he suffered a severe headache and mental decline. Medial aid attended him but his condition worsened daily and doctors deemed his illness incurable, prompting advice from his obituary planner.

Abe Greiner E. E. Greiner Main Street Port Jervis

Taylorville News Notes and Local Highlights

A Welsh lecture by T. W. Evans at the Welsh Baptist church is announced with free admission. Odd Fellows lodge No. 66s meets tonight and requests full attendance. News includes society visits, a fishing trip report, a death in Avoca, a funeral in Hyde Park, a Taylor Castle lodge meeting, a shoe store ownership change, school board financials, a minor injury at Archbald mine, a Milwaukee visitor, Old Forge board of trade formation, and a North Taylor shirt industry visit. Also mentions Mrs. John Hughes visiting Hyde Park, Michael Gilwary in Boston, a lost gold ring near Main and Union, with reward at T. A. Evans’ stand.

T. W. Evans Wales Welsh Baptist Church Mivans Mindred Thjuamin Hughes Boranton Taylorville Lodge No. 66S Corgis Wyat A .Ull David Jones Kingston T. M. Davis Joseph Davis Thomas J. Powell Wanamee Lake Avoca Thomas Stewart William Germon H. H. Nlarris Calvary Popilat Church William Totine Hyde Park Casper Tandler New York Williams Mre. Pinter West Scranton Taylor Castle Knighta The Golden Eagle Lackawanna Valley Council Allied American Mechanics William T. Harris Taylor Street W. G. Thomas Main Street Harris Fred Wilson Archbald Dr. Richards Milwaukee Old Forge Willis Reese John Hughes North Taylor Michael Gilwary Oak Street Boston Mass Main Union Streets T. A. Evens

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claims Mercury Safety

An old advertisement warns against mercury in remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, urges buyers to ensure the genuine product, and notes testimonials are free with pills also advertised.

F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Hall Ohio Fr. J. Cheney & Co

Johnson Coal air shaft engine room under construction

Workmen erect a brick engine room at the Johnson Coal air shaft, destroyed by fire months ago. The Golden Chain lodge of Odd Fellows will hold a regular meeting in their hall this evening. Miss Mary Ellen Want of Olyphant visits friends here. James Oliver on Brook street builds a new home. Primitive Methodist church young people class meets at 7 this evening. John Hogan of Lincoln street shows slight improvement after illness. George Cooper of Providence visits relatives here.

Johnson Coal Company Golden Chain Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Mary Ellen Want Olyphant James Oliver Carmall Street Brook Street Primitive Methodist Church John Hogan Lincoln Street George Cooper Providence

Susquehanna District Notes Ball Game and Local Events

Two clubs played in Great Bend when a batter’s ball revealed a rattlesnake that coiled in the grass as players fled the warning strike. Charles D. Moore died suddenly at 63, survived by a widow, three sons, two daughters. Montrose expects a milk condenser, and a Boston to Scranton coal road project is discussed. Erie Railroad orders fourteen fast locomotives. monuments, commencements, and civic events fill the month in Montrose and surrounding towns.

Susquehanna Great Bend Charles D. Moore Binghamton Township Boston, Catskill Mountain and Lackawanna Boston Scranton Lackawanna County Deposit N. Y Albany

Children Day Cantata Honored by Lawrence Sabbath School

Last Sunday evening the juvenile faction of Lawrence Sabbath school presented a grand cantata led by Mrs. Rev. Tt. M. Jones, a noted musician, focusing on educating the little ones. Edward T. Jones and Miss Leah Jones with Miss Gertrude Davis sang solos. Mrs. William Tinklepaugh won a Pittston victory. Rev. C. F. Ace is in New York. Mrs. T. J. Steward departs for Buffalo. Alfred Donley returns from Athens on business.

Lawrence Sabbath Schowl Tt. M. Jones Leah Jones Gertrude Davis William Tinklepaugh Pittston C. F. Ace New York T. J. Steward Buffalo Alfred Donley Athens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hymeneas Smith-Edwards John Lynch Park Place Frederick F. Forbes Scranton Republican H. J. Brennan Munter Stella James Devker Spring Street Crystal Lake Court Lily Foresters of America Harvey's Lake Burke's Hall May Moritt Alicia Nealon Tralaine School Dr. Malaun Colle Augusta A. Baker A. &. Baker Joseph Wheeler Windsor H. C. Wheeler Tom BR. BP. Patterson & Borns James McCann Durkin-Colline Leonard-Mills Jeffries Missionary Convention Howell Beecham’s Jermyn and Mayfield Abe Oscar Travis Lauren Lackawanna Parsons Nev. J. Thomas C. F. Hilerithy Scott F. J. Taylor Mra. T. Watson Clly John Griesdale Erle Farm Warry Welsenburele Peckville Taylor News Evans Priceburg Whitney Charles D Moore Montrose Hook and Ladder Company Scranton Tribune Erie Railroad Company Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia Erie Susquehanna County John L. Smith Thomson Hotel Hook & Ladder Company Elk Lake Methodist Church al L—y Forest City Census Bureau Montrose Democrat John Q. Adams Lanesboro Troy Bradford County Jefferson Riverside Park Laurel Hill Academy Hogan Opera House J. P. Malone Glen Summit Susquehanna High School Tim Hurley Harry Fisher Frooklyn Athletic Club Elmira McDonough Elmira Athletic Club Presbyterian Church Charles H. Newing Methodist Church Orin T. Smith M. Newing Bee Jefferson Park Burnwood Jefferson Branch Lanesboro Walter Company Lanestho Eastern Star Lodge N. K Mariani & CO West 1Sth Street Horsford Denster Spruce Temple Court Scrantos Densten Dasting Dowa Chicago & North- Western Chicago St. Paul Minnenapolis Chicagye Minneapolis Lake Minnetonka Duluth Helena Butte Yellowstone Park Portland Taroma Seattle Alaska Chicago & North-Western Ion Chestnut Broadway Clark St Bellavita Sers Sant Nervita Medical Co Jackson Sts All Druggises Chicago Sigols McGarrah & Thomas, Drogeiste Lackawanna Ave Iau Chicheater Aguiles Tretiecnisls Chichester Chemical Ali Ver Louyers Matthews Bros McGarrah & Thomaa Scranton, Pa Matthews Bros. and K. (. Sanderren Druggiate Ps.co Addie Peal Medicine CO Cleveland Joan H, Phelps Pharmacist, Co Sprive Street Wyoming Avenue
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