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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1899

Page

6

Concert of Interest in West Scranton Honors Rev Hopkins

The First Welsh Baptist church hosted a Ming testimonial concert for Rev D D Hopkins who will travel the weeklong tour of Wales before returning to serve here. Prof James Hughes chaired. Prof Haydnvane played organ and Philp Warren substituted for Thomas Heynin. Mrs Pronk Proundage and Miss Sadie Biddwarids sang with earnest support from the Jones quartet who impressed the audience with Home Sweet Home and a hymn encore.

First Welsh Baptist Church D. D. Hopkins Hopkins Wales James Hughes Haydnvane Hariceh West Scranton Evane Philp Warren Aign Thomas Heynin Pronk Proundage Holy City Jones Margaret Jones W. Jones Tlewellyn Jones John W. Jones Tim Mira Sadie Biddwarids Mts John Edwards North Bromley Avenue Scranton Kane

George W Jenkins Drug Store Prescriptions Highlighted

Prescriptions compounded carefully with the purest drugs at the drug store of George W Jenkins located at the corner of Main Ave and Jackson St. The ad emphasizes quality compounding and reliable pharmaceutical service for the local community.

George W. Jenkins Cor Main Ave Jackson St

Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Promises Restful Sleep

At bedtime a dose of Hostetter’s stomach bitters will bring peaceful slumber and refreshing sleep. A morning dose makes breakfast taste better and puts you in good shape for the day. The tonic is said to clear the head and ease daily work.

Hostetter

Star Spangled Harmony Recital Ends With Warm Reception

An organ solo opening by Professor Evans opens a program featuring bass and soprano performances plus a noted duet. John W. Jones and Llewellyn Jones perform with energy while Mrs Brundage and Miss Edwards stand out. Philip Warren delivers a patriotic piece, and Evans supports as accompanist. A reception follows in the lecture rooms with many women of the church serving refreshments and a large, pleased crowd expressing hopes for future hospitality.

Professor Evans John W. Joneer Llewellyn Jones Mr. Jones W. OW. Evans Levi Williams Thomas M Watkins W. BR. Williams Miseon Ebien Jones Mary James Mary Davin Emily Evans May Richards Lins Howells Elizabeth Freeman Annie James Mary Grimiths Mra D. BH. Thorne Misara Elizabeth Lewis Barbara Lewis Marla Evans W. W. Evans Sudceus Mar. Hopkins

Clark Yoh Nuptials Unite Local Couple in Quiet Rite

Arthur E. Clark of 622 Twenty-bised fireor and Miss Estella M. Yoh of 14 South Bromley avenue wed yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Po Sweet of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church. The bride wore a broadcloth suit trimmed with white satin and roses. the groom’s sister served as bridesmaid and the best man was Lor en lurk. After a wedding supper the couple left for their new home at Fourwonth street to begin housekeeping. Mr Clark, a trusted employee of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad, is well known. his wife is active in Simpson Methodist.

Arthur KE. Clark Estella M. Yoh Willian Yoke Bromley Avenue Brice Wenwk Kevi Wh Po Sweet Siwwwan Methodis Ehurch Mise Core Sheppard Dod Loren Lurk Carrie Clark Dl Fourwonth Street Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Simpson Methodist Moiseu

New Silk Exposition Opens With Rich Show Of Fabrics

The season's first display features foreign and domestic silks with a wide range from ordinary tafetas to duchess silks and satin bars. Highlighted pieces include Bright Grace Tafetas, Liberty satins, Bengalins, Bayaderes, Ombre stripes, and seventeenth century bar silks among many others, promising mutual advantages to attendees.

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Armstrong Barber Marriage Ties Couple in Quiet Home Ceremony

Nev J B Aweet wed Mary B Barber in a small private ceremony at 914 Lonergan court hosted by John M Armstrong. Mary’s bridesmaid was the groom’s daughter, and the groom’s son was bridesman. Armstrong, of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel plant, and his housekeeper wife presided over a simple family-attended service.

Armstrong-Barber J. B Aweet John M. Armstrong Lonergan Court Mary B. Barber Jacobus Robert Barber Armstrong Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company

Trippy Park Sunday School Organizes Officers

A meeting at Mrs Price residence established the Trippy Park Sunday school. Owen Charles named lay superintendent, Miss Ollie Wilkins secretary, Miss Lilian Jones treasurer. Next meeting at Charles residence on Dorothy Street with Bible requirements and a collection planned.

Trippy Park Sunday School Price Elizabeth Street Owen Charles Ollie Wilkins Lil-ian Jones Charles Dorothy Street

Children Narrow Escape as Lamp Explodes in Home

The Jones children of Filmore Avenue faced a close call when a lamp on their kitchen table exploded on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Kish Peters, working nearby, rushed in and smothered the flames with a shawl. No injuries were reported, but the incident was a very narrow escape for the children.

David Jones Filmore Avenuee Kish Peters Eutine James

Funeral of Mrs Mary Ryan Held at St Patrick's Church

The funeral of the late Mrs Mary Ryan was held yesterday morning at 9 o'clock in St Patrick's church with a solemn high mass of requiem celebrated by Thev A T Treederick. Interment followed in Cathedral cemetery. The hearers included John Dunleavy Pennl Jdenl ings, Daniel Hrendermin, Thomas Jordan, John Maghran and PJ Thonne.

Mary Ryan St. Patrick's Church Thev. A John Mullen Elmhurat Devenosed Sligo Cinty Ireland Klmhurat Magele Mar James Mullen Thomas Mullen Dunmore St. Mary , Cathol Church Mt. Carmel Cemetory

Continental Mine Accident Fund Officers Elected

The Continental Mine Accident Fund met in Co operative hall last night and elected officers for the ensuing term. President M B Lavelle. secretary Thomas Parry. treasurer Michard H Williams. executive committee William Jones, William (?), Richard H Willitte, John McGlone, John Hayes, Thomas Parry, and Thomas McGraw.

Continental Mine Accidental Fund Co-operative Hall M. 8. Lavelle Thomas Parry Michard H. Williams William 7. Jones William &. Thomas Richard H. Willittme John McGlone John Hayes Thomas McGraw

Local Social Roundup Of Visits And Returns

Mrs George Rogers returned from a two week visit with friends in New York. Miss Georgia Allen of Honesdale came back from a pleasant play with local friends. John Murray of Lee Park Witches Warre stayed with friends on this side. John Jeffries of North Main Avenue returned from a short trip to Cee bondale. Miss Jennie Poerlga of Hampton Street visited her parents in Wyoming then returned home. Mira Charlotte Hawkins of South Garfield Avenue came home from Paterson New Jersey. Miss Laura Green of Bellevue Street is at home with the grip. Miss Marie Devine returned from a visit with friends in Carbonvale. Misses Nelle Carden and Agnes My phe of Pittston visited friends on Tuesday. Mrs James McAndrew is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jane of Forest City. Miss Nellie Price of Archbald is the guest of Miss B Gallagher of Lu ernatroet.

George Rogers New York Georgia Allen Honesdale John Murray Lee Park Witches- Warre John Jeffries North Main Avenue Ceebondale Mies Jennie Poerlga Hampton Street Wyoming Mira Charlotte Hawkins South Garfcld Avenue Paterson N. J Laura Green Bellevue Street Misa Marie Devine Carbonvale Nelle Carden Agnes Myphe Pittston James McAndrew Farents Mir Jane Forest Chiy Nellie Price Archbald B. Gallagher Luernatroet

Sermons Planned in North Scranton by Rev. Guiid

The North Scranton Presbyterian church announced a sequence of sermons by Rev. George Guiid to be delivered throughout the month. A large audience attended the first service and the program includes midweek and Sunday evenings with concert and song service lasting about fifteen minutes.

George Guiid

Kemp's Balsam Promised Cure for Coughs

The fragment urges readers to try Kemp's Balsam to stop coughing and prevent breathlessness. It claims rapid cure after the first dose and notes availability at druggists with a free trial and standard price.

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Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Painless Radical Relief

An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless, fast acting treatment for all forms of piles. It claims to avoid painful surgeries and offers immediate relief along with a radical cure, produced by the Pyramid Die Co of Marshall Michigan and sold by druggists at 50 cents per package.

Pyramid Diie Co Marshall, Mich

Obituary notices for Clark Mullen Simons family members

Robert C. Clark of Adams avenue dies after a long GAR and Masonic service career. Survived by three daughters and one son, funeral Friday at 2 pm. John Mullen of Elmhurst, and Ezra Griffin listed as attendees. James Mullen and Mary Simons family notices follow with Friday services and Mt. Carmel or Washburn Street cemetery interments.

Robert C. Clark Adams Avenue Paity Grand Army of the Republic Order Masonic Veterans’ Association Commonwealth Lodge of Masons Brooklyn Dickson Manufacturing Company Frederick F. Adams W. B. DuRie Rahway N. J Margaret Clark William EF. Chirk Clark Portchester Ezra Griffin

Banquet Honors Recent Marriage at Rosen's Hall

Charles Levert hosts a banquet at Rosen's hall Cedar avenue for his marriage. Charles Keller acts as toastmaster with remarks from Lewart. Mrs Rosen and assistants serve, a brewery quartet entertains, guests include Keller Melis Little Ludwig Simonson Lueenberrer Levert Washburn Trapper Kempe Ulmer Waller Klein Heen Hurst Kullian Myers Rosen.

Charles G. Levert Robinson’s Brewery Romen's Hall Cedar Avenue Charles Keller Lewart George Rosen Minnie Caspar Misreen Busch Bassman Mrs. Levert John Melis John Little Max Ludwig Ernest Simonson Philip Lueenberrer Charles Levert W. Washburn Simon Trapper Frank Kempe A. Ulmer Charles Waller

Theft of brass at Lackawenna Tron and Steel plant

Detective George Okell investigated a brass theft at the Lackawenna Tron and Steel South mill after two men, described as Poles, were seen wheeling a 450 pound brass seat toward a rail car. They escaped with the heavy piece, which was dropped when spotted by an employee. Okell seized the barrow and organized a search for the suspects.

Rosen's George Okell South Mill Philip Rader Lackawenna Tron and Steel Company Matiny Okell

Funeral of Inte Mrs Ann O Hara

The funeral was held yesterday from the home of P J Quinn on Main Street. The services, at St Joseph church, included a requiem high sung by Rev W A Gorman. Pallbearers were Michael J Feix Joseph Eagan P A Philbin John Carroll Je and Daniel Quinn. Interment followed in Minooka Catholic. The township night schools closed after four months.

Ann O'Hara P. J. Quinn Main Street St. Joseph's Catholic Church W. A. Gorman Michael J. Feix Joseph Eagan P. A. Philbin John Carroll Daniel Quinn Minooka Catholic Cemetery

Progress from superstition to rational medicine in Warner's Safe Cure tale

A 19th century reader highlights why medical understanding advanced from magical remedies to rational care. Recounted letters praise Warner's Safe Cure for stomach, kidney, and liver ailments, noting cures and dated testimonials, while warning of Bright's disease and urging readers to trust proven remedies.

J. EB. Stockwell Lincoln Warner Warner's Safe Cure Co Jacob Cramp Birtleboro Berks County Averett Perry Louisburg N. C Bright Dr. Bright Eign Board

Neptune Chemical Workers Hold Lantern Night in Dunmore

A large crowd filled the Neptune Chemical rooms on West Drinker Street for an 8:30 program. Burgess Powell welcomed guests. EF Robathan and FE Bishop spoke. Miss Elsie Powell and Miss Ruby Yout sang. Arlington quartet performed. a horse drill impressed attendees. A substantial repast followed, with many local residents listed as seated guests and a long company roster given for officers and workers.

Neptune Chemical Vwormung West Drinker Street Friends of the Fire Jaddies Buress Powell EF. E. Robathan West Scranton FE. W. Bishop O'Hara Burgess Powell George Scies George Fudge Louis Engle Daniel Powell E. U W. Wert John Oswald Edward Swartz Thomas Warner Margaret Kerr Burgeass Oscar Yost Dr. Hopkins Fred Stevens W. J. Costelo Garfield Angwin James Young Amy Washer Thomas Young H. Simmons Thomas Butler John Ellis James Ellis Thomas Dershimer Mattle Chamberlain Mattle Chamberlain, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Swartz Theodore Weber W. Tinsenbaugh Ben McMillan Dennis McDade J. M& Boyle Garvey John Warfel Sadie Warfel Frank Hallock T. P. Letchworth Mary Ellen Leta Thornton E. A. Wort George Jones David Parfrey M. Lutz William Powell Lillian Swartz Laula Engle Alex Thompson William Furcell Robert Pinkney Sadie Schwuckhamer Emma Harvey Altemose Lillie Tudge Benjamin MacMillian Emily Strong Peckville Anna Williams Eva Hess John Jenkins William Young Ida Powell M. V. Seekers Joe Seigle Thomas Kerr William Coulter Steve Swarts Flossie Swart Charles Washburn William Potter Charles Harper I. Setzer Harry Cole Harry Angwin F. Bd. Wagner Edward Awarte Dave Parfrey J. F. Milner John Foster Henry Bruning A. W. Bleutecker William and Adam Coulter William Charmbertin J. Dainty Louie Finglie Themes Skerr William la France J. McPeek Co Y Potter William Purcell George Thuseell Sotzer Frank Spencer Seoor Joe Beigle George Seese Townsend John Tudee Theodore Webber L. Wert Arch Washer Arch Wood George Youngs Josh Warfel Swaria Thomas Keer H. &. Cole C. W. Biestecker J. P. Foster L. P. Wert

Funeral of Mrs Theodore Keller Held on Mill Street

The funeral for Mrs Theodore Keller was held yesterday morning from her Mill street residence with Rev. A J Van Cleft of the Methodist Episcopal church leading. The church choir sang and pallbearers A H Baker Bausenbaugh B Swarts and Peter Frank attended after which the remains were taken to Btroadsburg via the Lackawanna and Western line for interment. floral offerings were described as very beautiful.

Theodore Keller Mill Street A. J. van Cleft Methodist Episcopal Church Dilawar, Lackawanna and Western T. P. Letchworth

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Rev Mary E. Barber Filmore Avenue Bull York Globe Warehouse Pal Church Tripp Park Childrens Washburn Street Presbyterian Church John H. Fellows Tenth Street Martha Washington Order of the Astern Star BK. J. Moushton St Mark's Episcopal Mission Dunmere St. David'sepiscopal Church EL. McHenry Dunmere Mission West Side Dramatic Club St. David's Hall Everning St. Patrick’s Lo. BR Society of Ladies Bt. Lou's Pride of Collyers North Bromley Avenue O'Cloek Rt. Brenden Council Young Men's Institute Trailroad Young Muskletian Association Afra Wiliam Hallett Hyde Park Avenue North Scranton George Guild C. F. Whittemore East Market Street Primitive Malis’ Booth Crystal Literary and Dranatic Club St. Mary's Hall Ancient Order of Tibernians al- Vielon Marquette Council Purian Congregational Church Scubout Glee Club Miles Boyd Marvine West Market Street Europe William Edgar T. D. Lewis Order of United American Mechanics Joule la Barr la Plume East Market Street John Crouse West Market Screet Philadelphia Anni Hughes West Mouslret Alket Mise Marie Moffat Brick Avenue Amy White Young Women’s Christian Association North Main Avenue Baptist Church Evangelist Neal Mary Simons Aled Linden Sinvet South Wales William Simons Wilkes-Barre Thomas Durdan Mia Sarah J. Price Jeremiah Thomas Edwarda Simons Washburn Street South Scranton Snover’s Hall Penn Avenue Anna Durkin Sarah McCormack N. Y Miss Durkin St. Mary's German Catholic Church George Stopper James Connell Saorih Needham Marie Ruddy Carbondale John Lavelle Dunmore Doings Neptune Chemical Company Mrs. Keller Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis H.R. Long Gibney Hosffler Co The Pitman Stock Company Lyceum Theatre Reis & Burgunder Lessees H. R. Long Denman Thompson Paradise Alley New York City Kellar America Irwin BR Burlesquers Majinees Daily Harry W. Lemon Qreen Klidge Cora Cleaner Deacon Street Misia Vlock Myra Davis Cora Glaner Rubie Cowan Maud King Ethel Chirk Millie Pierce Jonnie Daily Mamie McGilligan Howard McMuhen Harry Hartshorn Jen Snyder Sidney Mark John Black George Glener Black Women's Christian Temperance Union Miller Jesce Fuller Downs Villa Vandeveer Delaware Street Orange George Bed Capouse Avenue Smill Green Ridge Emile Mannee Gireen
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