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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1900

Page

6

English Sermon at Welsh Baptist on Spiritual Growth

Rev. D. D. Hopkins preached a long English sermon from James 1 2 4 to a large Welsh Baptist church congregation on the value of trials in developing patience and character The discourse argued that testing strengthens faith and brings Christians toward moral perfection through disciplined spiritual effort.

D. D. Hopkins First Welsh Baptist Church James Christ Cheist Believ Telumph Vietore Tien Dee Hilt

George Griffiths Funeral Follows Window Death in Lancaster

Funeral services for George Griffiths were held at his parents home on North Sumner Avenue with Rev J McHenry officiating. The procession included members of the 13th Pennsylvania Regiment and military details led by Lt David J Davis. Burial occurred at Washburn Street Cemetery with pallbearers Eugene Fellows George Thirwell William Newman Oliver Williams Lattimer Reese Owen Hughes. Out of town relatives attended from Danville Pymsquth Montrose and Lancaster.

George Griffiths Lancaster Et. J. McHenry St. David's Episcopal Church William V. Griffiths North Sumner Avenue Old Thirteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers David J. Davis Washburn Street Eugene Fellows George Thirwell William Newman Oliver Williams Bergeant Lattimer Reese Owen Hugries

Cottage Blaze Destroys Queen Ress Cottage at Lake Winola

A West Scranton rented cottage on Lake Winola burned completely Friday night with contents lost. The origin of the fire is unknown though a defective stove is suspected. Owned by T. R. Stark and W. A. Townsend the $1,600 structure was uninsured and occupied by two local men.

West Scranton Lake Winola Foolock T. Rr, Stark and W. A. Townsend

Parasol and Sun Shade Fashion Tip for Holidays

A cool and pleasant holiday is best assured by a pretty airy parasol or coaching umbrella. A proper sun shade also enhances personal appearance and style.

Woman Recovers After Kidney Pain Relief Claim

A Scranton woman described chronic back pain tied to kidneys and credits Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co for better sleep and energy. The ad claims the pills ease dull back pains and kidney discomfort, with a nationwide price of 50 cents and sole U S agents in Buffalo New York.

Dean Scranton Patrick Brady Hampton Street Hyde Park Matthew Bros Foster-Milburn Co Muffalo N. C United States Doran's

Accidents Reported In City Residents Hurt In Falls And Fire

Mrs Gardner and her daughter Bessie recall last season as a chapter of accidents. William Jones of 24 Bloom street fell from a cherry tree Saturday afternoon, fracturing his shoulder blade, cutting his throat and lacerating his face. Dr J J Roberts treated his injuries. Lilse Hart, eighteen, a servant at Evan J Fivans’s home, was badly burned on the arms at 10 o'clock last night when a lamp exploded while she was lighting it, her clothing set ablaze before rescue. Dr J J Roberts attended her.

William Jones Bloom Street J. J. Roberts Litsle Hart Division Evan J. Fivans South Main Avenue Bellevue Street Wee J. J. Roberts

Robbers Hit Jackson Street Speakeasy in Nighttime Theft

Thieves entered a Jackson street speakeasy near the Keyser Valley branch railroad Saturday night and stole all contents. They reportedly used a dray wagon to haul wet goods and cigars away, but on the final load the upstairs resident proprietor woke and drove them off with a revolver.

Jackson Street Keyser Valley Branch

Families take cottages at Lake Winona and local society notes

Families of A. B. Eynon William J. Morgan and A K E Morse have taken possession of cottages at Lake Winona. The annual missionary collection was taken up at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Sunday school. Various residents and visitors are listed with locations from Wilkes Barre to Coventryville N Y. A postponed complimentary dinner for George Robathan is noted along with church society meetings and a Welsh Congregational Sunday School picnic at Nay Aug park.

A. BR. Eynon William J. Morgan A. KE. Morse Lake Winonna Simpson Methodist Episcopal Sundlay School Niiges Wilkes-Barre George Easterle North Sumner Avenue Sadie Peck Chestnut Street Coventryville N.Y Frank Hagen North Main Avenue Lake Winola Alfred Twining Swetland Street A. F E. Morse Arthur Banning Maud North Gromley Avenue Reading Miles Gibbons Eawin Bessie Lafayette Street W. F. Hosie New York City David Evans Hyde Park Avenue Philadelphia Ladies’ Aid Society The First Baptist Church EK. Morgan South Lincoln Avenue Young Women's Christian Association Misa Mabel Christ May Robbins John Stevens South Main Avenue D. D. Hopkins Washburn Street Maurice T. Miller A. T. Renshaw M. A Duffy Price Street Albert Davis R. J. Bauer North Bromley Avenue M. J. Tighe William Shiffer Tenth Street Edna DD. Evans Laura Hughes Arthur Davis Bloomsburg State Normal School First Welsh Congregational Church Nay Aug Park

Central Park Animals Loose? Regular Scraps at De Mall's Church

A quip from the Cleveland Plain Dealer hints at a noisy weekly clash near De Mall's church, contrasting it with a suggestion that the animals in Central Park are not the source of the commotion. The remark frames local ruckus as routine churchyard discord rather than a zoo escape.

Central Park Cleveland Plain Dealer

Genesee Pure Food Co. Product Praised by Reader

A Genesee Pure Food Co. customer in Le Roy compliments GHAIN-O as a coffee substitute after trial. The letter from AG Jackson, M.D., notes strong approval and praises the flavor, comparing it favorably to Java and Mocha.

Genesee Pure Food Co le Roy N. 1 Sirsi Alwaye AG. Jackson M.D

Funeral for William Frederick Kornacher Held Saturday

The funeral for William Frederick Kornacher was held Saturday at 2 30 pm from the family residence on Pittston Avenue. Thea Hari Gari and the Arbetter Verein attended in a body. Rev W A Nordt led a sermon on Luke 12 32 53. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery. Pall bearers were Conrad Peil Peter Huss Adam Frichtel and Fred Fisher. Flower bearers were Detlich and Peter Bohr.

William Frederick Kornacher Pittston Avenue Thea Hari Gari Arbetter Verein W. A. Nordt Hickory Street German Presbyterian Church Forest Hill Cemetery Conrad Peil Peter Huss Adam Frichtel Fred Fisher Detrich Peter Bohr Hari Gari Abeiter Verein

Concert at Young Women's Christian Association by Miss Timberman

The programme in the YWCA building features a grand concert Tuesday night with Miss Timberman and pupils. Recitals and solos by Miss Edith Norton, Miss Rose Gallen, Miss Susan Black, Mr. Ralph Williams, Miss Anna Salmon, Miss Duncan, and others include pieces such as In the Cross of Christ T Glory, Through the Night, One Spring Morning, The Promise of Life, Forever with the Lord, When the Heart Is Young, Little Doris, Winds in the Trees, Blossom Time, The Grenadiers, and By Bendemeer’s Stream.

Young Women's Christian Association Timberman Edith Norton Smart Miss Black Mr. Williams Nevin Rose Gallen Ambrose Spence Michael P. Krelg Cowen Benberg Susan Black the Lord Gounod Ralph Williams Heart Young Buck Anna Salmon Miss Norton Little Doris Miss Gallen Mr. Kreig Thomas Needham Miss Duncan the Grenadiers Schuman Mr. Willams Bende- Minpeer Miss Salmon

Schwenker Housewarming Celebrates Seventeenth Anniversary

A housewarming and surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schwenker at their Pittston avenue home Saturday night marked their seventeenth wedding anniversary. Friends, relatives, songs, recitations, dancing, and dainty refreshments followed the welcome. Guests included numerous Schwenker family members and friends.

Fred Schwenker Pittston Avenue Schwenker the Tribune J. A. Schwenker W. Schwenker George Behwenker Louis Getz Jacob Hohmann George Selbert George Youngkurth Frederick C. Keliper Fred Heusner John Dambacher Charles Heler Charles Bendler Albert Beidelmeyer John Deitz Henry Herman Charles William A. Mallory C. Klawile Clara Emma Schwenker Ejla Hohmann Cecilia Heler Cora Lily Helaner Mamie Dambacher Annie Klein

Breck street councilman’s horse bolts through Cedar Avenue

Saturday noon Select Councilman Coyne unhitches his horse after a drive. The horse broke loose on Cedar avenue, striking him on the legs as it dashed along. He kept pace, avoiding capture, nearly colliding with a Henry Armbrust butcher wagon on South Cedar avenue.

Coyne Breck Street Cedar Avenue South Cedar Avenue Henry Armbrust

Horses Taken After Separate Escapes in City

A horse owned by Mr. Coyne was captured on North Washington Avenue and led to Cusick's stable. James Keeler of Cedar Avenue also recovered the Armbrust horse. Little damage occurred to either outfit.

Mr. Coyne Washington Avenue Cusick James Keeler Cedar Avenue

Man injured after box falls on arm at work site

Daniel Mahila of Cedar avenues tripped over a scrap piece of iron while carrying a box of cast iron boxes, the box landing on his left forearm and breaking a bone. Dr. Haggerty set the fracture.

Daniel Mahila Cedar Avenues Dr. Haggerty John Filler Charlea Filler Edward Kotawinkle J. Kelper George Hartman Charles Hartman Milton Johnson Percy Jones Scranton Traction Company William McTigue Lackawanna Hospital Cherry Street M. J. Fleming St. John's Church Minooka CHA Pittston Avenue

Pea Cowl Price Listed for Delivery in City Areas

Price for pea coal set at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Slyde Park. Orders directed to J. T. Flarkey at 1914 Cedar Age. Phone 6683.

South Side Central City Central Slyde Park J. T. Flarkey Cedar Age

Post Office Letter List and Local Church Socials

The post office lists remaining letters for Thomas Briddle Clara Grant John Healey A D Hood Elizabeth Kearney Drin ker street William Mahon Carrie Lchroeder Edward Space Kristin Dano Angel Schuca Felice Tomaino Buine Ferrando Siardamagna Verdino Cersnal. Tomorrow the Presbyterian church manse on Elm street hosts a dollar social to aid the India famine fund. Cadets of St Marys Catholic church met recently. Kindergarten and Presbyterian church members plan a meeting Thursday at the Elm street manse with officer elections. Patrick McDonnell of Bunker Hill recovers from cancer lip surgery at Penn. Harvey Young returns home from the University of Pennsylvania for summer vacation.

Thomas Briddle Larch Street Clara Grant Madison Avenue John Healey Grove Street A. D. Hood Elizabeth Kearney Drinker Street William Mahon Carrieé Lchroeder Union Street Edward Space Kristin Dano Arcangel Schuca Felice Tomaino Iu Buine Ferran Kindergarten Association The Presbyterian Church Elm Street Patrick McDonnell Bunker Hill Dru. Garvey Pernstein and Stanton Harvey Young University of Pennsylvania

Miss Anna B. Robinson Hosts Capouse Avenue Art Exhibit

Green Ridge reports Miss Anna B. Robinson held a reception and art exhibition at her Capouse avenue home Friday afternoon and evening. Visitors admired china painted by Miss Robinson and students, along with pencil and charcoal drawings by the children. Assisting in the dining rooms and parlor were Mrs. G. W. Hessler, Miss Jennie Reynolds, Miss Sarah Fordham, Mrs. Frank Merrifield, Mrs. Dr. Newberry, Mrs. Howarth, Mrs. T. EB. Jones, with Miss Clare Reynolds performing fine magical selections.

Anna B. Robinson Capouse Avenue Miss Robinson G. W. Hessler Jennie Reynolds Sarah Fordham Frank Merrifield Dr. Newberry Howarth

Puritan church piano recital features local students and guests

North Scranton pupils of Miss Elizabeth J. Owen give a piano recital at Puritan Congregational Church West Market Street assisted by Miss Esther Kennedy and Mr Joshua Johns. The program includes piano trios songs and a tenor solo. Also notes on a bereaved family and local seasonal happenings.

Puritan Congregational Church West Market Stret Elizabeth J. Owen Esther Kennedy Joshua Johns

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