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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1899

Page

6

Events of Day in West Scranton Officers Elected

Pancoka Tribe No. 110 Improved Order of Red Men held a meeting at Vari Gari hall electing Sachem William F. Morgan senior sigamore W Trowell junior sigamore Hugh Williams prophet John W. Richards chief of records John Reed assistant chief of records Grimih W. Jones keeper of wampum Jacob Reichert trustee Pred Davis Jeane W Evans and John T Hows on to represent the lodge at the grand council meeting at Lancaster on June 10. The officers will be detailed April 5 by District Deputy Hows on.

Vari Garihall Sachem William F. Morgan Sigamore W. Trowell Hugh Williams John W. Richards John Reed Grimih W. Jones Jacob Reichert Pred Davis Jeane W. Evans Wee Lancaster John T. Hows

Prize drawn for Clarke Brother stores plane giveaway

Crowds filled Clarke Brother stores as a drawing selected Miss Jennie Louvinder to draw the winning ticket. Mrs. FR Stevens of North Ninth Street was later revealed to own the winning ticket held by Mullan, with confusion over which Ninth Street resident actually won the prize.

Mra. F Fawrson Clarke Brothere Jennie Louvinder George Louvinder Bimaret FR. Stevens North Ninth Street Mullan Ninth Street

Deserving Family Wins Gift Plane At Clarke Brothers

The Clarke Brothers piano drawing awarded a plane valued at $400 to a well known family amid community support. With three instruments to be given away and drawings set for April 26 and May 24, customers earning a dollar’s remis gain a chance while pianos are on display in the store.

Stevens Clarke Clarke Brothers Musicia

Hart Family Man Returns Home After Service In Pennsylvania Troops

Michael T Murt of Company F Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers returned to the city with his company on Monday and left yesterday for Binghamton to make his home. He spent ten weeks in hospital during Hort's connection with the regiment and was at one time reported dead. He is the son of Mrs Mary Hart of Luzerne Street and brother of Patrolman James Bart. Three months ago he married a girl from Binghamton and before enlistment was a clerk at the Arlington House in Binghamton Hill. He has secured a good position in Binghamton and will begin duties at once.

Michael Tmurt Pennsylvania Volunteers Binghamton Hort Mary Hart Luserne Street James Bart Young Hart Young Indy Arlington House Binghamton Hill

Sim son Methodist supper hosts student entertainment program

The monthly initial supper at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church will be held this evening. The Indica group will lead the event with a spelling section and musical recitations by Minnie Welbber Peehtithom Ethel Ov Dechamation Maton Jt Williams Mrs A R Williams Athos Lois Follows Miss Ainud Pay Lewis and Margery Chortle U1 along with Mike Otte Greene Qugtterty and Maud Fay Lewis.

Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Phan Baye Minnie Welbber Peehtithom Ethel Ov Dechamation ‘Ee Maton Wiilis Willlame Dee A We Mike Otte Greene

Encalimment Staged By Ancient Order At Masonic Hall

A Friday evening event under the Ancient Order of Libertians division will be held at the Masonic hall. Planning committee members include BB McConnon as chairman and Matthew Knight Thomas Hart James Murphy and John J Hoban. T J Jennings will address the gathering with entertainment by Leo Crosgen William A Laynett John Toohey Joseph Walsh and others named.

Vlad Noa Order of Libertians Masonic Hall BB. McConnon Matthew Knight Thomas Hart James Murphy John J. Hoban T. J. Jennings Leo Crosgen William A. Laynett John Toohey Joseph Walsh Wiehard Watkine Harry Evans Thomas Edwards Gustave Reppert Peter Snyder Mikeel Edith Watkins Teresa McCoy Anna Madigan Marie Niland Minerva Hopp Laura Rafter J. Javelle Marguerite Murphy Josephine

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Ad Claim

An advertisement urging readers to try a bottle of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and observe its claimed health benefits. The message repeats the product name and promotes personal trial.

Rafter and Others Named in Will As Accompattant

Fragmentary text identifies Rafter and Professor Leo Cros as named in a will as accompaniments or associates, with unclear roles and details pending fuller transcription.

Rafter Leo Cros

Reception to Volunteers from the Thirteenth Regiment

A reception was tendered to Morris Thomas and Thomas Thorburn at the Bellevue Mission Sunday school last evening. The event drew many local residents and featured a merit worthy programme. The soldiers shared experiences from Campa and the eleven months of service with anecdotes about their trip south of the Mason Dixon line.

Morris Thomas Thomas Thorburn Thirteenth Regiment Bellevue Mission Campa Maron and Dixon Line

Community Meetings and Local Notices Roundup

Last evening's events featured the Men's Guild of St. David's Episcopal Church, Rev J P Moffatt presiding at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church, and a lively Lenten service at St Patrick's Catholic Church. Candidates Godshall and Carson discussed Fifth Ward civic roles amid Arc fire department changes, with various society gatherings, funerals, and church events noted across Avoca, Dunmore, and nearby areas.

Clerks and tradespeople in town tied to recent moves

Miss Jennie Nvine a news-stand clerk is detained at home by grip illness. Attorney Charles G Daniele returns from Harrishurs visit. Henry Williams ex-barber on Jackson street accepts post with Grittin and Collings clothiers.

Jennie Nvine T. Privo’s Grip Charles G. Daniele Digllun Street Harrishurs Henry Williams North Main Avenue Jackson Street Hug Grittin and Collings Clothiers

Robinsons Sons Bock Beer Coming to Hotels Friday

E. Robinsons Sons brand bock beer will be on tap at hotels and restaurants on Friday March 17, with promotions planned at multiple venues.

E. Robinson's Sons

Stag party planned in honor of Edmund J. Robinson

The Scranton Athievle club will host a stag party at Germania hall tomorrow evening to celebrate the election of Edmund J. Robinson a prominent member of the organization. Also reports note various church rites and medical operations in the Scranton area with several local residents receiving care or visiting friends.

Anil and Ulaht Durlig Promote Cough and Cold Remedies

Anil and Ulaht Durlig promote a throat and lung remedy claimed to treat coughs croup bronchitis asthma and consumption. A bottle is advertised with a free sample and price details, urging buyers to keep it in the house for cold relief.

Urieala L. Oded Ramsey

Injured Miner Kicked by Mule at Leggett Creek Mine

Samuel Morgan of Oak Street, a driver boy at Leggett Creek mine, suffered serious stomach injuries yesterday afternoon when kicked by the mule he was guiding. He was taken home and attended by Dr. Sullivan. his condition was grave by night. The article also notes the Wesleyan League of Primitive Methodists held its twelfth semi annual convention at East Market Street church with officers elected for the ensuing year.

Leggett’s Creek Sullivan Wesleyan League of Primitive Methodists G. E. Guild Samuel Morgan Oak Street Legertt’s Creek H. J. Burkingham Wilkes Tiarre Willian Bath Plymouth Wilea, Richards Nanticoke Mixes Allee Hartshorn D. Saviee

Sermon Series Draws Large Crowd at Presbyterian Church

Rev George Guild delivered the second sermon in a series on Believers What Were We before a large audience at the Presbyterian church that evening. Thomas Morgan delivered a brevier address on How the Change Was Wrought. Special music was provided by Mrs Howell Gabriel and Miss Susie Fisher.

George Guild Presbyterian Church Thomas Morgan Cave i Breier Howell Gabriel Mies Susie Fisher

Algae Journey Through Europe Lecture At Local Church

Rev William Edgar will give a lecture on Algae Journey Through Europe at North Main Avenue Methodist Church this evening. Taikens of O Donnell hotel faced a nickel slot cast hearing yesterday and posted 500 for court appearance. An entertainment and social will be held in St Marys hall Friday evening April 7 for Robert Elliot Jr who lost a log Christmas night while trying to hurry a fast moving train. Funeral for Mrs Winifred Battle set for 2 o'clock this afternoon from West Market street restderes. A cantata Tom Thoms Wedding was sung at Market Street Welsh Baptist church last evening. Mrs Edwin Lark and Miss Beliza Warren united in marriage at Primitive Methodist church Tuesday afternoon Rev Charles Prosser officiated.

St. David's Episcopal Church Rigtoy E. J. McHenry J. P. Moffatt Washburn Street Presbyterian Church David T. Smyth Avoca A. D. Dunne St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Charles Godshall South Sumner Avenue Albert Carson Washburn Street John H. Walker Arc Department James Meir Camp No Patriotic Order Sons of America James Lewis Humption Street Weat Hwenital Joseph Paskey North Main Avenue Mahonoyelty Pottsville Mre Ann Loan St. Patrick's Church Dunmore First Paptet Church Ratedolph Jones Jackson Street Patrick McAndrew South Grant Avenue Pryde Park Hampton Street William Edgar Europe North Main Avenue Methodist Church Winifred Battle West Market Street Tom Thoms Market Street Edwin Lark Mise Beliza Warren

Night school program closes with student performances

The night schools held showcases last Tuesday with programs led by Miss Laura O Hora at No 2 seven. Pupils performed addresses, recitations, songs, duets, dialogues, musical selections, and comical pieces under various instructors. The crowded event drew many parents and several local guests. A later Tripp Avenue Christian church meeting raised funds for ongoing improvements.

No. 2 Laura O' Hora Miss O' Hora Boye Jamies Gialtrey Robert Payton J. Walsh Scott Sola Genevieve Hughes al That Chold Leona Horn J. Payton James Knox Boston Michael Walsh O'Hara T. McDonald Ella R. Keller Stroudsburg H. P. Woodward Tripp Avenue Fred D. Stevens West Drinker Street

Obituaries from Factorsville and San Diego

Mrs. Sarah Goodwig of Factorsville died March 12 at her daughter Abra Lydht Roughts home aged 18 years 9 months 12 days She was born in Wilker Harretownelly Lay were county Pi The funeral was held at 6 cre eek Evergreen cemetery interment was in Evergreen cemetery Mrs Cornelia J Reed widow of Asa Reed died March 11 in San Diego aged Twoave Reed lived in Factoryville since 989 before moving to San Diego with her daughter Anabel She worked in a local millinery business in Factoryville.

Sarah Goodwig Factorsville Abra Viaihe Wilker-Harre Townellyy Lay John Kennedy Nancy Armetrang Henry Goodwin Rother Myra Goodwin James Taylor Mary Twinine Joan Newton Dune Clinton Townshp Lydia Bought Poctersville Methodiat Epineoper Ehurch Northawatory Pentssivania Tionday Evergreen Cemetery Cornelia J. Reed Asa Heed San Diego Mix Reed Factoryville Anabel Dd. Pullin Moher Hood

Death notices and obituaries cast in local notice style

Several death notices report Mrs. William Hauser of Dunmore and Mrs. James Callihan, detailing funerals and burial plans. A Maple Hill drift in Arnot coal country shut for an undefined period, risking local layoffs. Warner Brothers in Bridgeport raises wages by 1 to 0 percent, affecting fourteen hundred workers.

Warner Grother Company Bridgeport

Midland Railway Orders Ten Mire Hour Tires from Philadelphia Works

The Midland Railway of London orders ten mire hour tires from Dahkiwin locomotive works in Philadelphia. Colligne No. 8 at Tamnuqua, a Lahigh Codl and Navigation Co. asset, may resume after a fire halt. Westinghouse air brake in a traction car is new to Susquehanna, led by J. W. Brown of Ken.

Midland Railway Company London Dahkiwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia Ttfa Colligne No Tamnuqua Lahigh Codl and Navigation Company Westinghouse Susquehanna J. W. Brown Ken

Community Notes from Green Ridge and Nearby

Delaware Street builder heads to New York to supervise a Ryan Sta Conergy campus project. Elmhurst visitors, Ross Avenue guest, and Dundaff visitor details appear amid social events, reunions, and church activities. Local concerts, school news, and a medical remedy claim close the page.

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