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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1899

Page

6

West Scranton Follows St Patrick Day Observances and Local News

In West Scranton events include St Patrick Day observances and a crime note about Joseph Paskey, a Mahonoy City man wanted in Carbon County for bond jumping. Paskey allegedly escaped custody by switching clothes during transport and fleeing to nearby buildings with help from confederates. Funeral plans mention Mrs. Logan and Albany travel noted.

Joseph Paskey Valkenberger Mahonoy City Paskey Carbon County Mra. Logan Albany

St Patrick's Day Observances In Weert Forenoon Gatherings

St Patrick Day events are planned by local societies in Weert Feranton tonight. The Ancient Order of Hibernians and several Irish groups will hold celebrations in Mears hall. Rev A T Broderick of St Pat will speak and lead the program with music and remarks.

Weert Feranton Hibernians Divishon Hibernitans Ladies' Auxiliary Daughters of Erin Barequet Mears’ Hall A. T. Broderick St. Pat

Drug Store Mention by George W Jenkins Cor Main Ave

Readable OCR notes a drug store run by George W Jenkins Corporation located on Main Ave and Jackson St. The fragment references purist drugs and a city block corner address, implying a retail shop or notice pertaining to the pharmacy.

George W. Jenkins Cor Main Ave Jackson St

Hibernian Event Planned at Holy Cross and Masove Halls

Rev BE Phillips of Hazleton and Attorney M F Conry will attend. The Star orchestra provides music. Ladies branch meets at Hari Gari hall then proceeds to the hall. Division No 15 AOH hosts an evening with address by T J Jennings and various musical and literary performances. Bellevue residents gather at Holy Cross church for entertainment and lecture by W F Shean on Ireland and the Irish. A dialogue and instrumental selections feature, with children performing.

Rick’s Church Phillips Hazleton M. F. Conry Star Orchestra Ladies Hari Gari Ancient Order of Hibernians Masove Hall T. Jd, Jennings, Esq Bellevue Holy Croes Church W. F. Shean Ireland

Community events announced for Lackawanna area

City activities highlight a Welsh Baptist reception for Thoras Thurburn and Wil lam of the Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers. A Lackawana Council anniversary program features speakers, music by the Robert Morridae quartet, and a smoker. A Keyser avenue clay pigeon shoot, church suppers, a Red Men smoker, and a drama club ball are listed. Went Scranton expected to feel the impact with an estimated 40 000 people nearby.

Young People's Society of The First Welsh Baptist Church Morris Thoras Thomas Thurburn Palmer Willam Thirteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Lackawana Koyeor Valley George Jonce Keyser Avenue Harpoon Street Order of Red Men Jenkins’ Drug Estate Weet Slide Dramatic Club St. David’s Agnes Mitlett Ranke Scranton Lackawanna River

Reception to Soldiers by Washington Camp No 78

Washington Camp No 78 Patriotic Order Bone of America held a reception for soldiers at their Main avenue and Jackson street rooms last evening. J Archie Jones chaired and welcomed the returning veterans. The program featured songs by Walter Diekelnick and the Held Brothers, with remarks by Prof I W Phillips. Buttons were pinned on veterans present.

Wiehington Patriotte Order Bone of America Main Avenue Jacksin Street J. Archie Jones Walter Diekelnick Held Brothers Higher Am Lease Lewis Heuserith Ww. Phillips

Cod liver oil praised as remedy for wasting diseases

An eminent scientist calls Cod-liver Oil a wonderful composition and Nature's remedy for wasting diseases. Scott's Emulsion combines pure oil with hypophosphites to rebuild tissues, enrich the blood, and invigorate nerves, helping consumptives and diabetics. nursing mothers and thin individuals are advised to use it, with substitutes discouraged.

Scott Scott & Downe Uchenilats New York

Veterans Honored at Thirteenth Regiment Camp Gathering

The Thirteenth Regiment held a ceremony honoring Lewis Hancock, George Taylor, and J. G. Sanders veterans, with volunteers Faavo Fotheran, William Willis, George Chaeger, Fred Mover, John Phillips, and John H. Cadwean noted as members who volunteered but were not present. Volunteer soldier numbers were shown with paid parade cards up to April 1. The program concluded with refreshments and a social session.

Lewis Hancock George Tayior J. G. Sanders Faavob Fotheran William Williame Ceorre Chaeger Fred Mover John Phillips John H. Cadwean

Hampton Street church supper draws many members

Trustees of the Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church held their annual supper last evening inside the church. Committees included Mrs. William G. House and several Misses with J. D. Whiting and HH. C. Hinman directing. Three tables offered an excellent menu and vocal and instrumental selections were performed.

Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church William G. House Margaret Lewis Abbie Hancock Stella Soarfoss J. D. Whiting HH. C. Hinman Robert Owens Myra Gomer Thomas James Ebitter Kaye Daisey Nash Grace Hinman Fusie Medley May Edwards Moses Ann Morgan James Shiffar J. Jd. Hohnoeck Thomtia

Remains of Ann Loran Taken From North Bumper Ave

The body of Ann Loran was carried from the residence on North Bumper avenue to St Patrick's Church on Jackson street for a high requiem Mass. The sermon was delivered by Broderick and many friends attended. Pallbearers included Morose? Taynek Behind, Michael Lertus, John Loflue, and Mr Casey of Carbondale, with Michael Goorin and Hugh Larkin of this area. Interment followed at Dunmore Catholic Cemetery.

Ann Loran North Bumper Avenue St. Patrick's Jackson Street Gwolick Tiev Alt Lof- Lue Mr. Casey Carbondale Mersin Michael Goorin Hugh Larkin Dunmore Catholic Cemetery

Fireside notices and church events in Abbottstown area

A jumble of local notices reports funerals, wedding and surprise parties, and community meetings. Eilith Libby obituary and funeral plans. Red Bank Baptist church service and new church building preparations. civic groups including St Pauls Pioneer drill Anthracite Glee club rehearsal. Tripp Park Hose company planning hose house. city street cleaning crews active. Young Men’s Institute meeting planned.

Eilith Samuel Libby North Filiore Avenur Alorian Margyree Chureh South Main Avenue Davil T Smyth Avoca Eneal Cathedral St. Paul's Pioneer St. David's Hall Walter McNlehils Anthracite Glee Club Roberts City Theaure Eadward J. Robinson South Scranton Tripp Park Hose Company Jones

Local Residents In Travel and Illness Reported

Mian Laura Davies of Wyoming visits friends and kin. Mintes Hannah Jenkins and thet Porter return from five weeks in New York City. Charles Miller of North Filmore Ave and Tealph Street and North Bromley Avenue caused concern by stealing at Great Bend. Councilman Thomas Norton of Jackson Street is confined to home by Viviene. Mire Joseph Ansley Jr. of North Main Avenue suffers an attack of pneumontic.

Mian Laura Davies Wyoming Mintes Hannah Jenkins Thet Porter Stiy New York City Charles Miller North Filmore Avenue Dod Tealph Street North Bromley Avenue Wre Stelling Great Bend Thomas Norton Jackson Street Viviene Mire Joseph Ansley, Jr North Main Avenue

E. Robinsons Sons Bock Beer on Tap Friday

E Robinsons Sons announces its bock beer will be on tap at all hotels and restaurants Friday March 17 as part of a promotional event. Local outlets will feature the lager with tasting notes and limited quantities.

E. Robinson's Sons

Last Conference Honors in North Scranton Church

The last quarterly conference at the Primitive Methodist church on East Market Street elected William Bone to a sixth term as station steward with Edward Ibberson and George Patterson chosen as society stewards. The meeting, led by Rev. Charles Prosser, noted rising membership and honor for Prosser as he enters a final term.

William Bone Edward Ibberson George Patterson Sons of America Printive

Washington Corp Honors Thirteenth Regiment Volunteers

Washington Corp No. 117 of the Patriotic Order Lone of America entertained returning members of the camp who volunteered for service last spring with a short program of speeches and music, followed by refreshments and a smoker. Several out-of-town camps attended as visitors.

Washington Corp No. 117 Patriotic Order Lone of America

Ed Ward of BK Fifteenth US Infantry Recovered in Porto Rico

Private Ed Ward, son of Mrs. Hugh Keenan of Mary Street, in company BK of the Fifteenth United States Infantry, stationed in Porto Rico, reports recovery from a severe fever. He praises the country and the hospital care he received.

Hugh Keenan Mary Street Ed Ward Fifteenth United States Infantry Porto Rico Keenah Lia Une Hospital

Zig Zag Journey Through Buyrope Sermon Delights Audience

Rev William Edgar lectured at the Methodist church last evening on his Zig Zag Journey Through buyrope. The audience praised the discourse and he aims to repeat it soon.

William Edgar Buyrope

Local notes from Porto Rico and area entertainments

Frank A. Golden of the Fifteenth United States infantry at Porto Rivo plans return home in March. The Old Folks Concert is set for West Market Street Congregational Church this evening with an elaborate program. Electric Chautauqua group were guests of Mrs. Charles Menwood last night. Colonel T B Lewis Council Junior Order meets at Seward's Hall. Crystal Literary and Dramatic Club to stage Woven We in St Mary's Hall for Providence Division Hibernians benefit. Several residents visit friends in nearby towns and trips to New York and Pittston. Preparations continue for East of entertainment by the Tripp Park Full Day School.

West Market Street Electric Chautauquaclive Charles Menwood T .B. Lewis Councl Order of Uolce American Mechanics Seward’s Hall Providence Ancient Order of Hibernians Henry Wartshorn Plymouth O'Donnell Mulley New York City Mary Murrough Jessie Lewis Pittston Fred Stevens Richard Thoms, Jr Tonn Avenue Sadie McDavitt Market Street John B. Owens Hvi Ag J. 3 Loftus Pittston Wesdnnesday Martha Bvana Routh Gidewn Vieiting Wayne Avenue Nettle Nicols Anna Moreson Wilkes-Barre Elizabeth Wilson Puraans Florence Savage Plymauns Frank Bist Market Street Tripp Park

Ladies Foreign Mictionary Society Met at Mrs Ives Residence

Green Ridge Congregational parish notes show the Ladies Foreign Mictionary Society of the Ashbury Episcopal Church held a meeting at Mrs Edwin Ives home on Green Ridge Street. Attendees and ill health updates follow including Miss Rena White confined at home and Grace Stevens ill at Adams Avenue.

Ladies Foreign Mictionary Society The Ashbury Methodies Epiacopal Church Edwin Ives Green Ridge Etreet Rena White Jefferson Avenue Amp Mies Grace Stevens Adams Avenue Motheevy Green Ridge and Airs George Merrill Montrose Ol Merrill Capouse Avenue Widmayer Susquehanna W. HL Tripp New York Street Mise Edith Jones Deacon Street Erin Janice Welly Dickson Avenue Carbondale Frank Wied Monesdale Fred Mason Nettle Way Gorder B. Pern Richment Avenue Townsend Poore Mire Lillian Flor

Obituary Notice for Margaret FB Donnelly in Binghamton

Margaret FB Donnelly widow of Willon Donnelly died Wednesday morning at 1 Chapin Street Binghamton after years of faith. She aged 40? and left a husband and three children Walter Flor and Alice all of Binghamton. Her father James Meehan of Silver Lane and four brothers James Meehan Jr Etade.

Margaret FB. Donnelly Willon Donnelly Chapin Street Binghamton Walter Floronus Alice Minghambon James Meehan Silver Lane

Grain Drink Deemed Nutritious Despite Doubtful Origins

A controversial beverage named Graine is praised as nourishing and energizing by some growers and defenders, while others call it dubious and alarming. Supporters insist it boosts appetite and strength, likening it to coffee, while critics warn of unsafe ingredients and unclear provenance.

Letiel Lenott

Obituary notices from Montrose and Wert Berunten

Fragmentary obituary notices report John foyd of Montrose Thomas of thle by and Joseph of Rueh Pa among five sisters. Abs Donnelly a church member. Funeral Friday from By Patrick's church with interment at the Citadel cemetery. Cannon, proprietor of a Wert Berunten hotel, dies after brief illness. Funeral details to be announced. Grace Flamvelly of Green Midge Street dies after illness and funeral from her home.

Foyd John Montrose Thomas Thle By Joseph Rueh Pa Abs. Donnelly By Patrick's Church Cithole P P Cannon Wert Berunten Jackson Street Filmore Avenue Tila Misa Gerteide Bloomeburg State Normal School Mike Toren Grace Mir John Flamvelly Pakhonte St. My Serpetery

Musical program by Baptist Choir led by Prof Watkins announced

The Baptist Choir under Prof Wy Watkins prepares a musical programme for Easter. The Sterrick Creek Wid Ontario colliery will pay their employer Saturday March 15. Mrs Sayers in verse at home of Mrs Wildeor Baeter. The Peckyile Gun child aims for honors this afternoon. A five member match vs Best Place is expected in an intervening contest. H W Petit resigns at Riverside store to join Morgan Stare company. Contractor K A Barber buys Plane BE boiler and engine house of Delaware and Hudson mine with crew to test the structures.

Baptist Choir Wy. W. Watkins Kaeter Sterrick Creek Ontario Riverside Morgan Stare Company K. A. Barber

Remains of Mrs Mirila Wereald In Catholic Cemetery

The text reports a high mass requiem for Mrs Mirila Wereald held yesterday at a Catholic cemetery. Mr and Mrs Michael Kearney of Main Street were visitors in town yesterday. It corrects a misstatement that Robert Sharples was injured at White Oak mines, noting the Ontario mines in Peekville as the site. A Mr Herbert James of Peekville circulated among friends yesterday in memory of the late Thomas Mhilc hin.

Mirila Reat Michael Kearney Main Wtreet Borne Yewtovidluy White Oak Robert Sharples Ontario Peekville Herbert James Thomaas Mhilchin Sears Thomas Shurch

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