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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1897

Page

4

Meeting updates and notices from Simnnoen Co and Columbia Company

Card notes a public notice for job work and publishing orders at Simnnoen Co North Main Street. It records a Columbia Company meeting held Wednesday evenings with J Z Newton named trustee and W Finnerty elected to a one year term. It mentions a tire fund plan for disaster relief and a fire fund contribution, plus rheumatism relief claims by Foreman Thomas Brennan and allocations from foreign insurers.

Simnnoen & Co Newsdenlure North Main Street Nee Columbia Thor Gompany J. Z. Newton Gompany Thomas Brennan Salem Uaye- Tie Wadan Foreign Insurance coOmpaniet Dolig Cayhunidile Funit

Miss Matet Stanton Birthday Supper Attended By Friends

A large group of friends celebrated Miss Matet Stanton’s nineteenth birthday at her brother's home on Wednesday. Guests included many local names such as the Wolcott, Stanton, Spunrenberk, Correll, Batem, Starks, and Volel families along with Mr and Mrs Aleit Stanton.

Matet Stanton Dec Hetriniton Bertha Hattie Wolcott Maheb Ethel Stanton Nedije Spunrenberk Almedit Correll Rosehub Nellie Batem Rosie Starke Genevieve Farrell Alice (Ouse Herbert Cormelt

Evankelist Needham Leads Series of Services

The evangelist Needham conducted a two week series of daily Bible readings at Haptiet chioeh with much interest. Closing addresses urged Christians to be a holy people and to witness for Christ, awakening deep interest among attendees to bind with Christ in life.

Needham Israel Ghodl Christhans Christ Ife

Muncurians colony near Nod faced assault charges dropped

Seven residents of a Muncurian colony near Nod were accused by Constable Mealey of assault and intent to kill after entering a house and destroying furniture. The defendants admitted guilt, agreed to pay costs, and the charges were withdrawn.

Nod Constably Mealey Befan Tusithe Olyan Ome Athely Aecault Kii

Reverend M. Bialstey and family move to Williamsport

Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Bialstey depart for their new home in Williamsport yesterday noon. A nearby crowd of friends and parishioners gathered to bid farewell with sandwiches. They arrived last evening where Mgr. Bialstey will serve as rector of St. Marty's church.

Stev. Ed Hulsey B.J. Bialstey Williamsport Evenine Mgr. Bulstey St. Marty's Church

Local and Personal Notes From The Community

Pox appointed by Poetmaster Nealon to a new clerkship in the postal service begins duties March 16 after credit in the examination. Dr M L Galley resigns as house surgeon at the hospital. regret at the prospect. C O Smith improving. Miss Florence Harnden in good health at home on Salem Avenue. Strickland Kneiss of Philadelphia Wisconsin visits Mrs J R Kurr. Kneiss is Troy Polytechnic alumnus and Munville classmate. Gordon Penketon returns from eastern trip. KF C Harnden recovering from grip. relapse Wednesday weakens him. Allee Thutler takes over KE Lily store first of April. Mrs C G Shepherd retires half of Milas Butler stooge and will occupy new role in April. Mrs A Moran of Woodlawn Avenue visits Scranton friends. Miss Hrelitset Melanald of Mallbnow Street entertains Miss Wall of Dunn. Mrs Chances Hart improving after two weeks fever. Miss Lillian Baker to entertain soon.

Pof. Pox Nealon Postal Flee M. L. Galley Hospital Wis J. R. Kurr Kneis Troy Polytechnic School BR. Munville Ile Colts Hile Springs Gordon Penketon C. Harnden Misa Allee A. Moran Woodlawn Avenue Scranton Mallbnow Street Miss Wall Dunn Chances Hart Lillian Baker

Miss Gertrude Rayner Named Club President For Year

Miss Gertrude Rayner was chosen president of the club for the coming year. Several residents were mentioned visiting town and attending events. Reports noted illnesses and injuries including John Wilson’s serious condition, a broken wrist for Toll and a leg injury for Michael Loftus.

Local church services and community notices in Taylor area

Miss Margaret Moreans of Hyde Park visits. Calvary Baptist Church holds morning and evening services with Pastor Dr H. M. Harris. Sunday school at 2 oclock. worship themes include The Sympathy of Christ. Mr David M. Williams visits Slyde Park. Taylor Young Men's Turn Verein members, led by Professor Hawa Leuthold, announce a public exhibition with 16 ladies and Scranton Turn Verein aiding. admission 2 cents, children 16 cents, reserved seats 10 cents. Welsh Congregational Church holds services with Rev Iver Thoris. Township reports note new building activity, a telegram confirms Marty and Fred Wihislaw arriving in Los Angeles. Evan G. Watkins active in county offices. February teachers paid by school board.

Margaret Moreans Hyde Park Calvary Baptist Church H. MW. Harris Tdoelotk David M. Williams Slyde Park Taylor Young Men Hawa Leuthold Aeeiktanige Scranton Taylor Tiylor Iver Thoris Marty Pred Wihislaw Los Angeles Cal Price Library Evan G. Watkins County Compissioners

Funeral services for John William Plowright held at Pyindttye church

Funeral held yesterday afternoon for John William Plowright. Rev. Holder and Rev. Fewra led services at Pyindttye Methodist Church. Pallbearers listed include James Murgeson and Watkin Willame. Henry Bean known as Bunker Gown died at Lincoln Street home Thursday afternoon. Rev. Holster to preach at Primitive Methodist Church tomorrow. Temperance society to meet tonight.

John William Plowright Pyindttye Methodist Church Wow. Holder Fewra Duryea Halder Sons of St. George Knights of the Golden James Murgesaon Watkin Willame Willa Perils Cephas Couper Amos Gamphler Ell Box Henry Bean Bunker Gown Lincoln Street Wi. OH Holster Primitive Methondse Temperance Society

Kidney health remedy urged by swamp root advert

A 19th century style advertisement claims urine testing can diagnose kidney disease and promotes the Swamp Root tonic from Dy mer & Co. It touts relief for frequent urination back pain and urinary issues, promising cures and urging readers to send for a sample bottle and pamphlet. Prices listed as fifty cents.

Tribune Dy Gjmer & Co Binghamtin, N. Y

Munyon Remedies Offer Quick Cures by Free Guide

A garbled ad touts Munyon remedies for various ailments with a promise of rapid relief. It claims a specific cure for each disease and urges readers to request a guide to learn how to heal themselves using Munyon products.

JERMYN COMMUNITY NOTES TIDBITS AND APPOINTMENTS

Local items from Jermyn report new business start ups. George Baker plans to open a butcher shop after leaving Stocker Co. Henry Collins takes a meat market post. Friends visit Olyphant and Scanton. several homes repair work underway. Funeral for Baradel Netherton held. pallbearers listed. Election details discussed for ward offices with nominations and adjournment attempts. Regular meeting schedule announced.

Hawley Town Council Brings New Officials and Lighting Plan

Hawley council in regular session approves February receipts and disbursements. New town officials elected with Dr J Plan president and Victor A Decker secretary. treasurer and committee posts named. Board plans electric lights at crossings. a border tour committee will assess routes and vote on lighting. School board met subsequently.

Burgess J.T. Rodman Counel Fon Dr. J. Plan Victor A. Decker J. Sehlager Drie Aileomb

Stéhvel Building Bills and Tax Exoneration Noted

Monday evening the board approved janitor and teachers’ wares totaling HY081 and bills of 100.40 for water coal and sundries. Tax Collector J PF sledier listed taxpayers and asked exoneration which was granted at 80.61. County Superintendent PD J Hower commended Mr Short ler for prompt tax duplicate settlement.

Stéhvel Bilding Aml J. PF. Sledier J. Hower Shortler

Diphtheria Cases Reported and Local Notices

Two new diphtheria cases were reported to the board of health from the Second ward yesterday. The Pocahontia social group will hold its first meeting next Monday evening. Miss Grace Harber is visiting Miss Rena Daly at Carbondale. Grassy Island Defvice and Hudson breaker employees were paid yesterday. The Mckinley Inauguration supper at Mrs. Lem Craig’s home last Thursday was well attended and praised. Mrs. Herbert Prear visits Scranton and Dunmore. Postmaster Moylan of South Canaan visits his son Jon Movie in Gray. A. Brook and Bennett Hicks of Berwick visit Mainetree with Frand Mrs. B. Grover. Richard J. Uren, West End, is the successful candidate for treasurer of Blakely borough for a third term. he moved from Langaster to Peckville years ago and has long served as foreman at Ontario colliery. Church services and Epworth League events at the Methodist Episcopal Church are announced for tomorrow and Tuesday. Resolutions of condolence express sorrow on the death of W. A. Taylor to his wife and relatives.

Board of Health Pocahontia Grace Harber Rena Daly Carbondale Grassy Island Defvice Hudson Breaker Lem Craig Herbert Prear Scranton Dunmore Moylan South Caneon Jon Movie Gray A. & Rook Bennett Hicks Berwick Frand Grover Blakely Uren Gfe Peckville Langaster

Bereavement Resolutions Honor Late Beloved Brother

The committee offers heartfelt sympathy to the relatives and near friends of the deceased. They commend the family to Heavenly comfort, noting the deceased as manly, honorable, a true patriot and devoted Christian. The council drapes its charter in mourning for thirty days and directs copies to the family, committee, and publication in the Scranton Tribune.

Counel Dikeman KK. M. Barts W. W. Fleck Committee

Public notices and local changes in Honesdale

The Honesdale mill site is to be sold at public auction on March 13 after a fire. Local injuries include John Brady with two broken ribs and Hattie Rockwell returning home from illness. New tenants announced for Guernsey's store upper floors. A $1,000 damages suit against Mayhew vs. the Telephone company yielded $7 for the plaintiff. Malpractice case against SB Kelly continued to May term. depot project revived. Tolley to move to Liberty Hall block in March. Primaries will elect delegates this Saturday. Hardenberg for auditor general.

Honesdale Willl Liberty Hall Mareh At

Local changes and plans in McTown shops and homes

Wl Muster and A Hungerford run a store side by side in McTown. Eastman fitting up next to poster five, once Mrs Emma Carlin’s bakery. Rufus G Easton from Wilkes-Barre attends Shakespearean banquet at Dr Tewksbury’s. Fred J Jennies digs a new cellar delaying masons. Miss Roach starts a dancing class at the opera house. Draper Binge buys David Gilly property on Gravel Hill and will close out the store on Bridge Street. Mrs George Phillipson to move to Weatherly on April 1. Thomas Grenville plans a new residence on Colewan property in Courthouse Square.

Wl Muster Mcltown A. Hungerford A. M. Eastmanle Emma Carlin Aga Bakery Rufus G. Easton Wilkes-Barre Tewksbury E.P. Northrop Waverly N.Y Fred JT Jennies Masons Miss Roach Opera House Draper Binge David Gylly Gravel Hii Nathan Lelehton Hridge Street George Phillipson Weatherly Phillipson Thomas Grenville Colewan Courthodde Square

Local man Moses Shields Jr. wins three-year quarry lease

Born to Dr and Mrs Brown of South Main street Moses Shields Jr leases Squire’s stone quarry for three years amid public sale announcements of personal property in the district.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised as Blood Purifier

Miss C. A. Enorr of Grinnell Iowa extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a family physician and a unique blood purifier with no substitute once used, highlighting its effectiveness and trusted reputation.

Community notices report a busy week in Scranton area

In the vicinity changes are noted with names like M Crooms and Thomas Hammond in March, plus several residents’ activities. Miss Fanny Richmond of Scranton teaches needlework. the infant son of Mr and Mrs F A Colvin dies. Mrs S L Tivany visits relatives in Scranton. Annie and Lizzie Mv Laughlin of Forest City visit friends here. Emppy Linwile leaves for Buffalo to work on the New York Lake Erie and Western railroad. Joseph Lehriever of the South Side arranges milk deliveries for the year. A Franklin Valley debating club discusses whether Lincoln surpassed Washington, with local residents as participants.

M. Crooms Muareh Thomas Hamimond Mareh Fanny Richmond Scranton F. A. Colvin Miorniiy L. ‘Tivany Annie Lizele Mve Laughlin Forest City Emery Linwile Buffalo Marshe New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Joseph Lehriever South Side Franklin Valley Lincoln George Washingtom Artonia- Ave Lee Kennedy BE. Taylor Franklin G. Colving N. MebLaughilt G. AL Post

Special Attention to Business and Personal Accounts

Liberal accommodations extended according to balances and responsibility. Three percent interest allowed on interest deposits.

Prices Drive Bargain Push at Local Market

Vendors tout steep discounts as customers flood stalls seeking value. Shoppers are urged to compare prices and inspect goods to confirm savings. Local merchants promote high turnover with competitive rates.

Spring Garment Sales Promise Satisfaction and Value

The message proclaims the inauguration of its methods last August and notes a season of fulfilled promises. Returning customers report confidence in spring garments, praising guaranteed satisfaction and the best line of spring suitings offered. It claims to fit, please, save money, and deliver more than expected.

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