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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1899

Page

7

City Clerkship attracts many Republican candidates in Carbondale

In Carbondale many seek the city clerk post which pays 8300 per year. Incumbent Clark Ford's term ends April 1 as both council chambers lean Republican. Candidates include former office holder Thomas McMillan, Frank Roemmelmeyer of Star Clothing House, N Ta Moon, Superintendent Manville, and Ward 2 contender Warry Williams.

Cheerkship Porte Clifford Council Thomas McMillan Mer Feld Frank Roemmelmeyer Star Clothing House N. Ta Moon Secretiry Manville Warry Williams

Musical Evening at Methodist Sunday School

The Kiwerth lewming presents a program in the Methodist church Sunday school room tonight. Beethoven symphony orchestra numbers, violin duet by Robert Gardner, and vocal and instrumental selections anchor the evening with recitations by Miss Eleanor Jones and Miss Carrie Lever among performances by the Flore Brothers Mandolin Club and other local talent.

Kiwerth Methandist Beethoven's Symphony Orchestra Mise Lairiesa Mace Misa Ieborne Colo Robert Gardner Flore Brothers Mandolin Club Mr. Ackerman Cglonners Mira Carrie Lever Miss Eleanor Jones Mises Maule Evans Beethoven Symphony Orchestra

Death of Mrs. Edward Jones in Harford Hospital

Mrs. Edward Jones of Harford died unexpectedly at TH Wheeler's hospital after tumor removal surgery. Despite initial optimism, she sank and passed away at 9 oclock yesterday. Her funeral and burial were arranged in Harford, she was survived by her parents husband and one son.

Edward Jones Harford TH. Wheeler's Hospital Buriul

Trunk collapse halts High Davie wagon in Fallbrook

The well known dry goods salesman High Davie drove up a steep Mitch on Fallbrook road yesterday when a tall board and two heavy trunks toppled from the wagon into the embankment. The trunks were loaded with samples and had to be partially unpacked to recover them.

High Davie Fallbrook Rial Baird

New York City Firm Plans Ben Hur Benefit Presentation

W. L. Anderson announces arrangements with Columbia Hove company No. 6 for a Ben Hur benefit presentation. The event, set for April 10 11 and 12, will use about 150 people and a cameo of scenery designed for the production.

W. L. Anderson New York City Columbia Hove Company

City notes include plans for Thompson residence and local events

Architect Brown of Scranton views Church street site for Dr J J Thompsons new house. Presbyterian Christian Endeavor marks thirteenth anniversary with Rev Tr Lansing of Green Ridge as guest speaker. Anthony Kull of Slimpsons jailed by Alderman Jones on assault threat charges. Crane and Perkins shop in New York for spring and summer goods. Mrs F B Dennis hosts a tea for ladies. GC Alvord visits South Canaan. Prof R H Peters returns from a trip to the metropolis. Requiem Mass for Mrs Alice Fox at St Rose. Ladies invited to Mrs Charles Bakers 6 oclock tea at Jermyn home. Missionary society to meet at Mrs G S Hards Garfield Ave. Earl Jacobus visits from Binghamton. A child of Mr and Mrs C I Smith on Park Street seriously ill. Mrs J P A Tingley of River Street sick at home with bronchitis. Miss Alice Birdend returns to Honesdale.

Architect Brown Scranton Church Street J. J. Thompson Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society Tr. Lansing Green Ridge Anthony Kull Slimpson Alderman Jones Charles Karita Dwleht Crane Charles Perkins New York City F. B. Dennis Alvord South Canaan A. Tt Petera Metropolis St. Rose Church Alice Fox Charles Baker Jermyn Woman's Foreign and Home Missionary Society The Methodist Church C. I. Smith Park Street J. P. A. Tingley River Street Alice Birdend Honesdole

Local Council Set to Reorganize with New Officers

Monday night council plans a reorganization with Van Mokle likely president, Afalley secretary, and M. J. Lavin possibly re-elected treasurer. James Horkin named street commissioner and Frank M. Lynch borough solicitor. Rev. Mr. Hopkins of West Scranton spoke to a large Susquehanna Street church audience last evening.

van Mokle Afalley M. J. Lavin James Horkin Frank M. Lynch Mr. Hopkins West Scranton Susquehanna Street Auth Kingsley B. EB. Kingsley Blakely Presbyterian Church James Foley Cubin Stract Ivor Thomas Kingston My. Thomas Mary Orkhester

Social evening at Plakely host home features music and refreshments

A party of her friends at her home in Plakely Monday evening enjoyed vocal and instrumental selections and other diversions. Mira M. F. Burke and Mrs Fadden of Scranton visited relatives here yesterday. Miss Marion Berry returned home after a visit with grandparents at Carbondale.

Plakely Mira M. F. Burke Mre M. J. Fadden Scranton Marion Berry Carbondale

Temperance Group Hosts Evening of Music and Reunion

The Emblem division No. 45 of Hyde Park held a Monday meeting at Van Moor n's hall featuring a strong musical program with Miss Olwen Howells winning multiple honors. A well attended reunion at Mrs Watkins Grove Street celebrated Mrs Watkins sixty birthday. Local events included a church service, a candidate for council, and a funeral notice for Mrs Mary Evans Will.

Noa Kone Temperance van Moorn Alvivion Hyde Park Aherklans Mies Margie Rv Grove Street Watkins Fini Howe Mir Thomas Watkins Olyphant Morgan Watkins Factoryville Drugaist Mre John W. Reeve John T. Watkins Scranton Willlam W. Watking Pockville James FE. Watkins Charles Watkins Annie Watkins Richard Mister Bollith Gertrude Watkins Watkins Nebo Congregational Chuvich Mendham David Francis North Taylor Taylor Iwerites Iit Place Taylor Cheral Union Richard Watkine Anthracite Glee Club Samuel Evans Wiliam John Schier Shannondoah Wis Mondax David MW. Evans Henry D, James John DD Francis Samuel Harrowe Benjamin Reese

Remedy praised for coughs and croup cures worldwide

The remedy targets coughs colds croup whooping cough and infiltrated ailments with famed success. Testimonials report rapid relief from persistent coughs and dangerous croup attacks often saving lives, especially for children. Marketed as safe for babies and widely sold by Matthews Drug as wholesale and retail agents.

Wwe Matthews Dror

Local Social Notes and Wedding at Deville Smith Home

Sunday visits from Mr and Mrs Frank Smith to Pittenton Pa. The Epworth league rally at Waverly drew many locals. A wedding occurred at the Deville Smith home with Rev Leacork uniting the couple in a brown gown and white lace, followed by refreshments.

Cod Liver Oil Supports Energy Like Coal for Engine

Professor Frankland demonstrates cod liver oil yields two and a half times more energy than starches or sweets. Scott's Emulsion blends cod liver oil with lime and soda hypophosphites to build fat, strengthen blood, and renew tissues.

Frankland London Scott al Drupal Sott & Vow Rane Ae Vork

Grand jurors named for April term in Tunkhannock area

The April term grand jury list, drawn by the jury commissioners, includes Martin Billings of Tunkhannock township and Y. Burch of Tunkhannock borough among others. Petit jurors for the first and second weeks are listed with numerous residents from Forkston, Mehoopany, Windham, Nicholson, and Tunkhannock townships and boroughs. The Farmers' Institute at the courthouse featured J. T. Rothrok on forestry. continuing sessions were announced, with local residents attending and remarks on attendance and participation.

Sherri Martin Billings Tunkhannock Township Y. Burch Tunkhannock Borough Daniel #8 Brown Centermoreland George Brown Noxon Charles Mutts Tunkhannock William Coolbaugh Walls Anderson Dana Eaton Miles Dalley Lemon Lewis M. Fussett Forkston Atrin. P. Farr Porkston Farnham Overfield George Garey Asa Gregors Braintrin Lester M. Hurlburt North Branch Marry J. Johnson Braintrim Arthur D. Kasson David BG Miller North Firunch Milton C. Moyer Monroe William Ryman Jeremiah Fieveng Nicholson William HH Shaffer BE. N. Smith Mehoopany Hh. L. Townsend Clinton Charles W. Ames George Billings Charlee Beemer Falte Frank Brewer Methoppen Charles R. Burgess Severn J. Brown Moanrow Reuben Lender Mirvin E. Burgess Willam Campbell William Decker Lewis Felton G. F P. Ferris Elmer L. French George M. Gunder Washington Agron D. Grow Windham Harmon Gearhart John Hope William Mason Tiffany Baton John Townsend Sidhey Welch Ira Walter Fates Frank M. Warwick Meshoppen Pett Willur A. Arnis Edgar Hillings Philander Bell Frank Burns Tunkhannock Worough MD. Gh. Mack Association Elmer Detrick Russell Han J. T. Rothrook Harrisburg A. Arnts Scranton W. R. Arnts George Heckman Valley Station Ob, Reynolds Weat Nicholson Farmers’ Institute Clas

Miner Angello Premmeé Injured at Eterrick Croek Mine

Italian miner Angello Premmeé sustained a terrible accident yesterday morning at the Eterrick Croek mine. The incident halted operations as workers and supervisors responded, with medical aid summoned to the scene.

Angello Premmeé Eterrick Croek

War time exhibit and local notices mixed in report

A keg of powder exploded after being struck by a mining lamp injuring Premme and carbonizing Dr. C Th Grover before hospital transport. Mahlon P. Drake plans a war scope at Wilton Fire Company ball with admission ten cents for children and twenty for adults. The Wrrahpa tribe No 11 meets to prepare for John Robinson funeral. No Wilton Fire Company meeting last night. next March 14. Charles F. Dakin visited Honesdale yesterday. Funeral of the late Joan Robinson postpones Ladies Ald society meeting to tomorrow afternoon.

Premme C. Th. Grover Lackawanna Hospital Mahlon P. Drake Wilton Fivelook Sharp Atiendine John Robinson Wilton Fire Company Charles F. Dakin Honesdale Ladies’ Ald Society

Local Residents Make Weekend Visits and News

Mrs Frank Merridue slowly improves after three weeks of illness. Miss Truth Gardner of Wyoming Seminary Kingston visited her parents Mr and Mrs FB Chardner. Mrs Ata Johnie and daughter Mattie Hyde Park spent Sunday with her son Thomas Johns. Mrs Dr Vaitchirs and daughter Elizabeth Bridgeport Conn visiting at the parsonage. Mrs Fannie Brown returned from an est ay with sister Miss Fraam Chamberlain Thornhurst. Mr and Mrs Charlee Perry moved to the farm of Mrs Janet Hinds. Miss Miin Prout home after Scranton visit. Mrs Levi Pebitigon guest of her son Joe Robinson. H L Gaigets in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Edward Ven Brome to begin housekeeping March 1 in Moses Davis house Mill Street. Rev James Hughes occupied Methodial Church pulpit, services moved to Sunday evening due to storm. Mr and Mrs Johns and Ken Willard visited Scranton relatives. Rev S Guy Snowden at Wyoming District Ministerial Association in Blmp ton church yesterday. Mr and Mrs J Hornbaker hosted turkey dinner for Lumly family Sunday. Mrs Wallace Swarts of Scranton visited town Saturday.

Frank Merridue Mies Truth Gardner Wyoming Seminary Kingston Suniday FB. Chardner Ata Johnie Mattie Hyde Park Thomas Johns Dr. Vaitchirs Elizabeth Bridgeport Fort Estay Mins Fraam Chaimberlain Thornhuret Aire Charlee Perry Janet Hinds Miin Prout Scranton Levi Pebitigon Joe Robinson H. L. Gaigets Philadelphia Edward Ven Brome Moses Davis Mill Street James Hughes South Africca Methodial Church Johns Ken Willard Guy Snowden Wyoming District Ministerial Association Blmpton Blmpton Methodist Perecopal Church J. Hornbaker Lumly Famly Wallace Swarts

Farewell social marks end of era for Char Ye and Maynard

In Enterprise hall a farewell social honored Char Ye and George Maynard with about two hundred attendees from Scranton Carbondale and nearby towns. The program offered addresses solos and recitations, followed by games dancing and refreshments. Organizers Wil Parks Thomas Nichols John Osborne Edward Moore and George Dror deserve praise for a successful event.

Enterprise Hall Char Ye George Maynard Scranton Carbondale Wil Parks Thomas Nichols John Osborne Edward Moore George Dror Klondike Walter Baker Ralph Main Street E. Hermes W Lere Mackleton Will Rawling Hartley Mullen Patrick Ann Jeese G. Avery Mise Julia Henry East Side Robert Merrick Providence Mera Thomas Gishool Alice South Main Street Munday C. F. Baker Second Street John Rowe Joel Morcom Evens Pitteton John D. Pritchard Maloney Williamsport Central Pennsylvania Telephone Company Justice of the Peace W. B. Swick

Priceburg News Briefs Include Local Illness and Funeral

James Eagan of the Boulevard suffers a very severe attack of pneumonia. The funeral of Mrs. Firyan Fallon of Lincoln Street drew a large crowd, with interment at Olyphant Catholic cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. James of Providence visited daughter Mrs. William J. Wilson on Main Street. An engine accident at the silk mill halted work for several hours yesterday morning.

James Eagan Boulevard Firyan Fallon Lincoln Street Olyphant Catholic Thomas J. James Providence William J. Wilson Main Street

Golden Medical Discovery Promoted as Powerful Alterative Cure

Advertisements tout Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a superior alterative medicine enhancing digestion and blood production. It cites cures of chronic liver and lung ailments, including torpid liver, indigestion, coughs, bronchial issues, and even consumption, with patient testimonials from Mrs. Suggs of Clyde Sabine Parish Louisiana to Mrs. Kerr of Port Deebater Iowa and others praising lasting improvements.

Dr. Pierce Pierce Nature Suggs Simeon Suggs Clyde, Sabinesh R. V. Pierce Annie Wells Ferrusson’s Wharf Isle of Wight Co. Va G.E. Kerr Port Deebater Co Iowa J. Pierce J. W. Price Ozark Monroe Co Ohio Tever

Predictions of storms floods and celestial events

The text asserts forecasts of dangerous storms, floods, and planetary positions for an upcoming month. It mentions tidal waves, earthquakes, hurricanes, and unusual weather phenomena across nations, with warnings to fumigate homes and manage food preservation. It references expert names and a call for seasonal planting guidance.

Happiness vs Misery remedy promotes overindulgence

A Scranton notice from Wmn. Clark at 336 Penn Ave advertises a Par ikian remedy labeled for happiness and misery, claiming guaranteed care for nervousness melancholy and related conditions. The text markets the product as something that can be administered without patient knowledge.

Wmn Clark Penn Ave Scranton

Defender Fire Extinguishers Sold by Fuller

Defender fire extinguishers can be re charged by purchaser in two minutes and throw a stream to feet. Cheapest simplest most reliable. General agent G W S Fuller Luckawenns Avenue presents the device.

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