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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1899

Page

6

Labor Sermon Sparks West Scranton Meeting Amid Weather

Secretary Pearsall led Epworth League at Simpson M E Church while Thomas Quinn was injured in Hampton Mines. The Jackson Street Battle church hosted a labor address on “Labor's Demands,” arguing for fair wages and cooperation between capital and labor. The speaker urged agitation for workers' rights and warned against unchecked corporate power, noting Pennsylvania's poor treatment of labor and the need for education and unity.

Jackson Street Baptist Pearsall Epworth League Simpson M. E Thomas Quinn Hampton Mines Thothae de Guinchy Jackson Street Battle Church Christ America

Drug Store Ad for George W. Jenkins Corner

An advertisement noting purest drugs available at the drug store of George W. Jenkins located at Main Avenue and Jackson Street. It emphasizes quality pharmacics and location for shoppers.

George W. Jenkins Main Ave Jackson St

Eight Hour Day and Wages Call in Scranton

A speech argues for an eight hour workday and higher wages for workers in Scranton. It condemns starvation wages and urges firms to treat employees fairly while promoting shared prosperity and moral guidance for families.

Epworth League Meeting in Simpson M E Church

Secretary Frank W. Pearsall led the Epworth League gathering at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church at 6 o clock and preached at 7. He used a Deuteronomy text on bringing people out and into light, referencing Egypt’s topography. A good attendance listened attentively. Next Sunday Rev J B Awert will preach a sermon to the Electric Commandery Knights of Malta.

Frank W. Pearsall Rathroad Young Men's Christian Desigation Epworth League Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Alse Pearsall Egypt Canosa J.B. Awert Electric Commandery Knights of Malta

Pilerim Congregational Pastor Preaches at Plymouth Church

Rev W L Keane of Pilerim Congregational Plymouth fills Plymouth Congregational pulpit for morning and evening services. Rev Evans preaches on The Conqueror of Bozrah from Isaiah 63 and 1st verse. Rev Hyans and Rev Reese also noted for their sermons amid services.

W.L. Keane Pilerim Congregational Church Plymouth Plymouth Congregational Church Yestonlas Evans Isiah Bosrah Hyans Reese Reese Rinesture

Services In German Held At St Mark's Lutheran Church

German services were held yesterday afternoon at 2.20 o'clock and in the evening at St Mark's Lutheran church. Rev C F Cooper of Muhlenberg College Allentown directed the afternoon service. Morning sermon by Rev All Ramer on He that is of God. Lutheran Pastoral association to meet at Delrock this afternoon at Rev A L Ramer's residence South Lincoln avenue. Evening program includes address on foreign mission work in India by Rev C F Kinder.

St. Mark's Lutheran Church C.F. Cooper Mhuhlenberge College Allentown Peter All. Ramer Litheran Pastoral Association Dbvelock A. L. Ramer Lincoln Avenue India C.F Kinder

Open House Set by Sunday School at residence

Classes Nos 4 and 41 of the Slinpcon Methodlet Koleedpal Sunday school will keep open house at the residence of [name withheld] on Sunday. The event invites members and neighbors to visit the Mes Blair's location for a community reception.

Slinpcon Methodlet Koleedpal

The Duty of Mothers and Women’s Health Advice

A moral on maternal responsibility cites neglect as a cause of young women’s suffering and promotes advice from Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham. A Centralia Pennsylvania reader, Mane T. Johnson, describes illness from irregular menses and fatigue, following Pinkham’s remedies to regain health and weight.

Lydia Pinkham

Church benefit at Blair residence to aid mortgage fund

Mrs M L Blair on South Main Avenue hosts a church fundraiser tomorrow. Afternoon hours 4 to six, evening 7 to 10. Admission 1 cent, cream and cake served free. Friends of the church are cordially invited.

Mra

Funeral notices outline service details for multiple individuals

The notice lists funeral details for Verna Losey Delia McGraw Edith and a six month old child, with locations at 7 North Van Buren, 2044 Lazerne Street, 22 North Filmore Avenue and St Patrick's Church. Interments planned at Washburn Street Cemetery Cathedral Cemetery and other local cemeteries.

Verna Losey North van Buren Avenue Washham Siieel Delia McGraw Lazerne Street Cathedral Cee Lory Samuel Libby Filmore Avenue Westerdie Tdith Washburn Street St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Patrick Cannon Cathedal

Local Socials and Health Updates Notice Read

Mika Maud Millon of Wilkes-Thirre visits Mr. dad Mra. Lonny Helson on North Main. Mrs. Weber and Jeasone of Denver visit her sister-in-law Mrs. Martin Weber on North Bremley. Mrs. Wright Broadbeant visits son Bherman Broaden in Nugarend. Mise Talagie of Woehhuwn improves after seven weeks. Mrs. Henrys Jones on Weer Leeurt visits at home. Mrs. Filtureth Tilson of South Sumner Avenue has recovered enough to leave hospital after illness.

Mika Maud Millon Wilkes-Thirre Dad Lonny Helson North Main Avenue John Weber and Jeasone Denver Colorado Iitelind Woehhuwn Street Henrys Jones Weer Leeurt Street Filtureth Tilson

Easter Monday social at Tripp Park Sunday school

Easter Monday social planned in connection with the Tripp Park Sunday school. First such event in Tripp Park promises an elaborate program with preparations by the ladies of the Sunday school next Wednesday at 8 oclock at Mrs H A Tewksbury home Bulwer street.

Tripp Park Tripp Wirk H. A. Tewksbury Bulwer Street Temperance Total Abfinence and Benevolent Union North Mary Avenue Providence Company F Thirtenth Regiment Penneymania WIN St. David's Hall West Ride Plymouth Father Mathew Len Paul's St. Cwoelin's St. Leo's Lint Nawil Catholic Mutual Benefit Amanciation Patrick's Catholic Church Chiappellan Society Washbur Street Presbyterian Church Washburn Street Presbyterian Church

A Sensible Man Prefers Kemp’s Balm for Throat Relief

An advertisement touts Kemp’s Balm as a cure for coughs colds arthritis bronchitis croup and throat and tongue troubles. The proprietor offers drug samples and a money back offer with prices at 60 cents.

Kemp

Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough

The Dunmore community reports a badly cut thumb after a staged stabbing during an AOH Division 26 entertainment. Edward Milner accidentally cut Patrick Derrig with a knife, requiring stitches. the show ended early and Derrig left for treatment.

Dunmore Borough Astep Patrick Derrig Edward Milner Division No. 26 Order of Hibmninnia Milner Derrig Heth Derrie Stie

East Pine Street Party For Local Youths Attended

Mr fal Mra A J SMersh hosted a Friday evening gathering at East Pine street with Miss Myrile Watrous Mable Watrous Hel l s Watrous Mary Powell Celia Winterstein Tessie Marsh Mrs I G Watrous and others enjoying refreshments and diversions.

Mr. Fal Mra A. J. Smersh East Pine Street Moreh Missea Myrile Watrous Mable Watrous Hiells Watrous Mary Powell Celia Wineterstein Tessie Marsh Mre G. Watrous Clayton Potter Joe Watrou Leslie Marsh Moy Sly Roy Marsh

Impressive St Joseph Statue Unveiled At St Mere’s

A largely attended service at St Mere’s atholly ohureh featured the unveiling and blessing of an imported statue of St Joseph. Rev. A L P Dived erick of West Scranton delivered a sermon on devotion to St Joseph as a model for household heads. The event, despite bad weather, included a charity display of funeral articles and a series of entertainments with proceeds aiding the church activities and committees led by M. H. Floe and Mrs. J. McLane.

St Mere’s Atholly Joeseph AL TP St. Joseph Millaint Smith Streets Ash Street M. H. Floe Rh. J. Branning Thomas John K. Stone M. G Dolly Jones Grant Seldon Lawn Crandell Carpet Cweeper J, McLane Thomne John Jowels Peter Beigle Dot Gertrude Jones Peekville Dtd M. Collins Wringer Stone Kate McLane Airs A. McLane

Young man watched at public gatherings. warned of arrest

A young man is under close watch at public events after an attempted pickpocket in Jady's vicinity. Several residents say he should be cautious or risk arrest, as many aim to catch him redhanded.

Scranton Echool

Pittston Avenue News Highlights From Wilkes-Barre

Peter Carrell of Wilkes-Barre guests on Pittston avenue. Thomas Burne returns home after stay in Philadelphia. American Sadie club annual ball set for Germania hall on April 1. James Calpin injures eye at work in South mill Saturday. Charles Cannon visits Pittston friends. Catherine Shee and John Shee family interred at cathedral cemeteries yesterday afternoon. Funerals held at 2 o clock to South Side central city and Central Kyde Park. Address orders to C B Sharkey 114 Cedar Ave Phone 6853.

Peter Carrell Wilkes-Barre Pittston Avenue Thomas Burne Philadelphia American Sadie Club Germania Hall James Calpin South Mill Charles Cannon Pittston Catherine John Shee Fiver Street Central City Kyde Park C. B. Sharkey Cdar Ave

Trial Over Damages Suit Against Scranton City

Judge John G. Love heard arguments for a new trial in Bellefonte on the Ellen Taylor case against Scranton. The city sought to bar damages by estoppel since Taylor acquired the property after the alleged grading harm on Ninth Street from Robinson Street. The judge sustained the estoppel contention, with McGinley for the city, Hurns for Taylor.

John G. Love Bellefonte Ellen Taylor Scranton Taylor Ninth Street Robinson Street McGinley

Reception committee to finalize Thirteenth celebration plans

The general reception committee for the Thirteenth celebration will meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the board of trade. Members will refine arrangements for Thursday's events, including the parade program.

Board of Trade

Obituary notices for Stetter Mahon Brugmen and others

Obituary notices report Frank Stetter of North Mida avenue West Beranton who died at home after a long illness. Survived by wife three sons two daughters. Funeral private Wednesday at 2pm at home. Forest Hill cemetery interment. Also Alfred Mahon lifelong Lake Winola resident died aged over 70 born Albany NY in 1850. Survived by twelve children living across the U S. Funeral at residence tomorrow at 1pm. William F Brugmen former city resident died in San Madre California after years of ill health. Born New York City educated at Columbia College. Survived by wife and two daughters.

Frank Stetter North Mida Avenue West Beranton Monty Didtweed Buchen Germany America New York City Lin Stetter Beth Odd Fellows’ Lodge Williamn Progeer Elizabeth William Harry David Stetter Stelter Ha. m R Pom Forest HI Alfred Mahon Priday Lake Winola Albany Isi Mabon Allewite Geo United States J. Ke Mahon Wilkes-Barre William Mahon Nanticoke Charles Milton Pittchen Oelock Wiliam F. Brugmen Sietm Madre California Fett Lackawanna Iron and Steel Commu Lince Hie Prefter Texas New Mexico Columbia College

Grain-O Relief Promises for Coffee Drinkers

Grain-O offers relief for coffee drinkers claiming it reduces stomach distress and aids digestion. Advertised as nearly coffee in taste and effect but gentler on nerves, Grain-O is priced 15 and 50 cents per package.

Implicated Youth Arrested in Arcade Brass Thefts

William Tate of the Weel Bile, eighteen, and brother of George Tate, was found asleep in the Arcade on Wyoming Avenue with John Griswold, a South Side youth. Tate faces a hearing before Alderman Millar. Griswold received thirty days for vagrancy. Tate is the eleventh boy arrested in the brass theft case.

Wis Corral William Tate George Tat Bermeant Deiter Slot Wyoming Avenue Tate John Griswold Millar Griswold Kaeson

Weather Through the Storm Hits The Town

The narrative details a severe weather sequence with bright sun, drifting rain, a northwest wind hurricane, then heavy snow. By night the temperature neared zero and surfaces froze, hurting Sunday attendance and endangering streetcars as snow depth rose and fuel supplies neared danger after the storm subsided.

Woodryeeteriay

Burglars Loot Peckville Clothing Store

Burglars entered Emil Hubshman’s east Peckville shop early Sunday by removing putty from a glass pane and stole about five hundred dollars worth of clothing. Fifty suits and a large quantity of other goods were taken, with at least six thieves involved or a horse and wagon used for transport.Hubshman had no suspects and kept the store open until after midnight, waking after shortly past midnight.

Emil Hubshman Peckville Habshman Lo'elock

George Keeps the Diamonds in Damaging Suit

Levy & Brother sue Adama Express for 500 dollars claiming diamonds stolen by agent George Wickenhoffer who is serving nine months in the county jail. Wickenhoffer denies theft and says he knows nothing of the diamonds. If the jury found him guilty, he would be reimbursed for the time served.

Nathan Vidaver N

Injured Peter Weller Dies After Mill Accident

Peter Weller of 515 Pear Street employed at South Steel Mills was badly injured Saturday afternoon when tossed from a rail car. several cars rolled over his leg. He was taken to Master Taylor hospital where his leg was amputated above the knee. He died Sunday after a brief illness. he leaves a wife and several children.

Peter Weller Pear Street South Steel Mills Master Taylor Hospital

Pan Americat Exports appoints new president

At a directors meeting, John G Milber or Jiaffulo was elected president of Pan Americat Exports by the board yesterday.

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