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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1899

Page

8

Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough Busy Council Adopts Committees

An adjourned Dunmore Borough Council meeting announced yearlong committees led by President McAllister including Judiciary and Board of Health. Reports from ex-street commissioner and secretary were reviewed. street repairs and equipment orders discussed. continued fire alarm debate deferred to next meeting.

McAllister Tripp Avenue Esther Powell Messrs. McAllister Jones McCulloch Weber Piyton Ward Belie Judiciary William Jones Payton Fleandelal William MetColooh Wer and Board of Health P. Ward Heli Thomfix Payton Donut and Wain Tree C. A. Weber Ward and Payten Falltowd Thomas Payton Jones and Ward Bonds William Joes CMM Ward McColtoch William McColloch Po J. Ward McColoch I. Ward Eho Mottoch Petlue William McCatoch Wierd Neca Neptune Chemicale Aleo Wadden Honda Dennis Mobede Avenst Wahlere Michiel Laugdin Bleh Wen Winstonetaml Premport Avenue Larch Treet

Funeral of Mrs Benjamin Jeffress Held at Adams Avenue Chapel

A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the funeral of the late Mrs Benjamin Jeffress yesterday afternoon. The services at Adams Avenue chapel were led by Rev James Dunner of Forest City. The body was escorted to its resting place by T B Letchworth Funeral Director, with interment at a local cemetery.

Mra Benjamin Jeffress Adams Avenue Chapel James Dunner Forest City T. B. Letchworth Intermont Wis

IsaacLong Ready Now for Upcoming April 2 Event

IsaacLong is prepared to perform at any time through April 2 as organizers finalize scheduling and venue details. The plan prioritizes prompt readiness and flexible timing to accommodate unforeseen adjustments.

New Spring Fashions Highlight Exclusive Gowns and Overskirts

Local shop boasts exclusives arriving daily with fabrics like Venetian cloths and French broadcloths. The season features a radical style shift, including tunic overskirts, decorated jackets with wide collars, and silk panels with embroidery, priced from 11.98 to 69.90.

Forest City quartet aids election efforts and tributes

A Forest City quartet supported the election effort and many floral tributes were laid. Pallbearers named were Thomas Keer Joseph Betts John Hans Edward Bryant Rex Kimble and Samuel Watkins.

Forest City Thomas Keer Joseph Betts John Hans Edward Bryant Rex, Kimble Samuel Watkins

Higge Street Woman Scalded. Injuries Serious

Esther Powell of Higge Street was badly scalded yesterday afternoon when a kettle of hot water tipped while she was lifting it from the stove. Water splashed onto her left foot. medical aid was summoned and she is confined to her residence for several weeks. No serious complications are expected.

Esther Powell Higge Street Shy

Tripp Avenue Sunday Adoot Holds Preliminary Jubilees

Members of the Tripp Avenue Sunday adoot held a preliminary jubilee service last evening in the church auditorium to raise funds for the new addition. The formal opening is postponed for one week due to unavoidable delays. The program featured addresses, songs, solos by Leora Johler Ethel Brady Anna Robertson Ralph Dexter and a chorus by Freda Ludwig and the school.

Tripp Avenue Helen Kraus Creeting Leo

Presbyterian charity circle hosts recital at Miss Bishop’s home

The Youre Ladies Miselencircle of the Presbyterian church held a concert at Miss Anne Bishop’s home on Fifth Street last evening. The musical program was rendered well and featured soloists and choir members.

Presbyterian Church Sewereophil Anne Bishop Fifth Street Dudley Street Baptist Church Penn Avene Raguet Church Prof Gibbs Mize Sadle Pulwards W. T. Jones Tagiide Junior League of the Methodist Episcopal Church Lorenso Lorenso Milecenter Smith Street Mt. Carmel Cemetery

Jungner Maen heerhof Hosts Banquet For Returned Soldiers

Members of Jungner Maen heerhof and Thirteenth regiment honored returning soldiers with a Germania hall banquet led by Alfred Guthelny. Peter Zang Jr and Joseph Helriegel spoke for guests. committee included Alfred Guideling and Fred Heinz. Attendees listed with many local families. event featured camp stories and songs. informal dance planned for Maple Street group.

Jungner Maenherehof Germania Hall Alfred Guthelny Peter Zang, Jr Joseph Helriegel Alfred Guideling Fred Herman William Maus Eugene Tannler Fred Heinz William Tannler Myre Chattes Levert Kares Rose Fred Weber Fred Hunn George Bowen Peter Anne Willhon Zing William Heinz William Herbach John Jadger Henry Kelfer Eugene Tandler Mere James Gest Mia William Smith Lauretta Schneider Marie Loftus Emma Ballus Fronese Kate Lewert Jane Smith Lulu Pontious Elizabeth Scheer Elizabeth Lewert Dora Minnie Renehler Minnie Zang Emma Viraboer Mia Porkel Marhiana Brill Currie Mew Minnie Haas Wand Birnick Mary Mats Mome Storr Florence Thetpeigel Dibilip Leanwort Tener “Ing

Peruna Adverts Promote Elixir as Cure All

An illustrated testimonial page promotes Peruna from Hartman of Columbus Ohio and features endorsements from Mrs Minnie Armstrong and Thermas Protehor praising relief from catarrh brain fatigue insomnia and nerve prostration after using Peruna.

Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio Centlemen Noone Hartman

Letters From the People Opinion Policy Note

Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer's role. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.

Tribune

Reform Movement Denounces Brighamite Doctrines in City

Statement signed by members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints disavows Brigham Young teachings and polygamy. It clarifies no ties to Brighamite channels and asserts the church’s independent stance in the city.

Roberts Sorie Palate of Difference Brigham Young Bright Young Salnia A. Th Peto

Welsh Eisteddfod to be Held in Johannesburg South Africa

James Hughes writes from Lincoln Avenue on March 24 describing an upcoming Welsh Eisteddfod in Johannesburg. He notes expected large Welsh talent gatherings with moral and instrumental music, poetry, extemporaneous speeches, and addresses on historical topics. Prizes are said to be valuable and travelers will journey long distances to attend.

Cumbria Golden UK Johannesburg Mons Johannesbiry

Are Not Brighamites Petition Error Cited

A reader disputes a news item about the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The letter argues the petition did not come from that church or its locality and accuses the report of misrepresenting Mr Robertson’s church membership.

Mrs. Wilcox's Soothing Syrup Promoted Worldwide

An old advertisement touts Mrs. Wilcox’s Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy. It claims to ease wind colic and diarrhea and to be carried by Druggists worldwide, urging readers to demand the product by name without alternatives.

Millone

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