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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1898

Page

10

Dedication of Peckville Presbyterian Church Impresses

The Peckville First Presbyterian Church dedication drew a large crowd despite bad weather. The edifice, debt free after gifts including a final $50 from the Smith estate, featured a refined program with Rev Dr Moon and Dr Isaac J. Lansing among speakers. The church, completed three years earlier, now stands as a symbol of civic and religious pride with 17 new members anticipated at the next communion.

First Presbyterian Nat Peckville Jerome Lillibridge Ambrose Brundage William T. Smith Yamee McLeod 4. C Logan George Bl. Guild Providence Presbyterian Church B. F. Hammond Olyphant W. W. Watkins H. W. Peck Anna Cecilia Sands Boston Conservatory Mr. Watkins Protheroe

Comel! Meeting action on hose company stables and contracts

President O'Brien spoke at the gathering last night proposing to erect a stable for the hose company’s horses. The matter was referred to the finance committee to bid the lumber contract and a secretary was authorized to advertise the lumber sale at the old Elmaria plant for sale.

O'Brien Finance Committee Eleniria Wale

Lackawanna Borough Proceedings and Local Incidents

Borough council discussed reading of a communication from the Fire Alarm Telegraph company about payments and interest. A petition by about a hundred citizens sought 250 feet of hose for a new fire company. approval granted with hose from Excelsior Hose Company used temporarily. A bill for 62 dollars to John Murray was paid. Burgess McNulty faced a writ from John Waish over damages from road cutting near his property. Street improvements on Lackawanna Street were approved by property owners. frontages to be listed and a pave ordinance to be drafted. Ex-secretary records to be recovered. T. J. Williams barber shop burglary reported with ten rifles, two pairs of clippers, and $5 missing. Lawyer Martin and family moved into Stone Building. Hungarian Charles Spovelick stabbed. two suspects, John Korman and George Woloski, arrested and held on felonious wounding charges.

Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Company Excelsior Hose Company John Murray Burgess McNulty John Waish Dunmore Street Committee On Pavement Lackawrant Street Dolphin Behubmehl Borouch T. J. Williams Lackawanni Street Martin Sceranton Lackawianna Street Charles Spovolick Spovelick Hince Street River Street John Murphy John Korman George Woloski Priceburg Justice of the Peace Cummings County Gall

Installation of Hep atophes lodge at Red Man's Hall

Public installation took place Monday evening with District Deputy Hendrick appointing officers including Pugtarchon James Hooper and W T Davis. A musical program followed with prayers, addresses, recitals, and performances by Prof Jones and party.

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offered as Cure for Indigestion

The article promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a radical, lasting cure for indigestion and related stomach troubles. After three years of testing, the tablets are now sold by druggists for 40 cents a package, with no need for dieting and a free little book mailed from Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.

Stuart Physiciana Hovever Ral Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Funeral Processions Mark Jermyn and Mayfield Area

The town saw two large funerals yesterday, Thomas Gilhool from South Main Street and Lewis Pizer from his home. Rev Father Lynott delivered a moving sermon at Gilhool’s Mass. Pizer’s service was in the Episcopal church with Rev Fasgenden. Pallbearers and societies were listed. interments occurred at Archbald Catholic cemetery and Shady Side cemetery. Local notices mention Fourth district Sunday school planning an April institute in Archbald, and several town residents changing jobs or parties. A walker Hare company event is planned at Enterprise hall with Professor Russell conducting. An injury at the Delaware and Hudson colliery left John Meehan bruised but alive after a car axle accident. he received medical care from Dr. Manley.

Hepatophes Lodge Red Man's Hall WN. V. Hendrick Pugtarchon James Hooper Atchon W. T. Davis Frederick Andrews J. PD. Atherton John OR. Neely J. B. Rose T. R. Bowen Gomer Jones Willard Atherton John F. Tubbs Columbia William Prishby D. BE. Jones Nina Wimetead H. H. Hurrie Lida Houeer D. &. Jones William Pressley John M. Harris, Esq Blanche Williams Jones Nina Olmstead Gomer E. Jones C. J. Byke Sb, Lewis Scranton Junior League Methodist Episcopal Church Tribune Taylor Cobleigh FE. G. Evans Ripple Division Sons of Temperance Hyde Park Emblem Division Lewis Jenkins Maurice H. Dalley Mary E. Dalley North Main Street Infianapolis Ind Presbyterian Church L. FL Foster William Frisby Eidrich Watkins Annie Baker Mesare Dewitt Edwarda David M. Williams Thomas Gilhool South Main Street Father Lynott A. J. Gavin Neal Gallagher John Merrick John Campbell Luke Flynn Willis Rinke Archbald Lewis Pizer St. George Society Episcopal Church Mr. Fasgenden Richard Bunt Thomas Smith Henry Reeves Thomas Lester Henry Smith James Mann Henry William Smallacomb Shady Side Winters & Co Professor Rogers Miss Rimer W. W. Pletcher Carbondale A. Lampoon William Dunn Delaware and Hudson Breaker Martin Collins Collins Hotel Avery Walker Hare Company N. J. Russell Enterprise Hall George Pendred Second Street Green & Morris Delaware and Hudson Annie Meehan John J. Meehan P. C. Manley

Local Tribune Correspondence Routed to Munn in Carbondale

Carbondale press notes that the Tribune correspondence is now in the care of Mr. C. F. Munn at Salem Avenue and Church Street for news matter submissions. All irregular delivery complaints go to W. J. Roberts, news agent.

Carbondale Tribune

No Cause for Alarm on Appropriation Ordinance Passage

The article argues new city councils can pass the appropriation ordinance in two to three weeks, even over the mayor's veto, if readings proceed as written. It warns against altering the ordinance and notes timely wages for city workers by certifying readings through the council chairman.

Councila

Fine Entertainment at Cambrian Hall by Woman's Relief Corps

A wood sized audience enjoyed an evening at Cambrian hall under the Woman's Relief Corps auspices. The program featured piano duets by Herring Reading and Corky, vocal selections by Mrs. Goodwin and Miss James, a description of the destruction of the gunboat Mississippi by Dr. Kessler, and recitations by Miss Lillian Peuckert, Howell Davis, and Mrs. Hannah Leonard.

Woman’s Relief Corps Cambrian Hall Reenne Misees Herring Corky Ravenmonty Ligne John Niles Muet Goodwin Mies James Mississippi James W. Kessler Voornduet Hannah Leonard Snyder

Odd Fellows Elect New Officers for Two Local Lodges

Cambrian lodge No. 68 and Olive Leaf lodge No. 156 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows named new officers. The Olive Leaf slate includes Frederick Condy as Secretary and Edward Hall as Trustee among others. Cambrian lodge elected A. W. Bayley as Noble Grand and William M. Kenworthy as Trustee, with William B. Hughes as Vice Grand and Isaac H. Colvin as Assistant Secretary.

Olive Leaf Lodge Frederick Condy Thomas Booth HH. J. Mail Edward Hall Cambrian Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Noble A. W. Bayley William BK. Hughes Isaac H. Colvin William M. Kenworthy Hughes

Loyal Legion Postpones Meetings Till Fall Season

The Loyal Legion announces a postponement of all meetings due to unforeseen circumstances. They plan to resume in the fall in new quarters with renewed vigor and acknowledge Mrs. Harriet Raynor and W. Kirby for support. Miss Mabel Davis and Miss Family Ford lead efforts alongside artist Keith Manville, keeping society interest high.

Loyal Legion Harriet Raynor Kindneasea W. Kirby Mabel Davis League League, and Miss Family Ford, President of the Band of Mercy Keith Manville

Alderman L I Bunnell Appeal On Watch Theft Report

Carbondale March 20 1808 letter shows how easily a good character may be brought into public suspicion. L I Bunnell requests publication of facts that Herbert Wilson’s alleged theft was settled when Coughlin found the watch in his hip pocket.

Carbondale Charles Munn Tribune Herbert Wilson Joseph Coughlin Wilson

Board of Trustees to Wind Up Y M C A Funds

J B Shannon secretary to the late Y M C A board sent notices to all members to meet at J T Reynolds office Thursday evening. They will discuss transferring about $1459 in funds from the treasurer to the Emergency hospital to aid a institution in need.

J. BR. Shannon J. T. Reynolds Young Men's Christian Association

Wedded in Watt's Hall Ceremony

Last evening at seven Miss Rebecca Kurlancheck of Gordon Avenue and Max Longstein of Ariel Pennsylvania were married in the W W Watt building. The ceremony was witnessed by several hundred invited guests and a reception followed at the bride's home.

Rebecca Kurlancheck Gordon Avenue Max Longstein Ariel, Pa W. W. Watt

Ethel Tucker Company Stages A Soldier's Fortune at Grand

A good sized audience attended the Grand last evening as the Ethel Tucker company presented A Soldier's Fortune. The wartime themes drew particular interest amid ongoing war talk.

Ethel Tucker Company

Local theater shines as crowds flock to matinees

The dramatic work repeats its appeal at popular prices with strong matinee patronage. Wilson Geary returns from Bushnell University while P A Larkin and William Higgins come home from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Baltimore. The Fabric company hose passed a pressure test at Mitchell hose house, with only a few pin holes. Charles G Avery and family from Phillipsburg will visit relatives in the city this week. Nellie Lewin hosts Miss Anna Erakine from Camptown Bradford county, and Miss Little Andrew has returned from Bradford.

Pany Wison Geary Bushnell University P. A. Larkin William Higgins College of Physicians and Surgeons Baltimore Mitchell Hose House Charles G. Avery Phillipsburg Nellie Lewin Wyoming Street Anna Erakine Camptown Pradford County Little Andrew Bradford

Fire in rear of G W Stanton's furniture store barely stopped

A morning fire in the rear of G W Stanton's furniture store was extinguished by bystanders Martin Griffith and Foster Williams who broke a plate glass window to gain entry. The blaze, likely started by prowlers, caused minor damage and the insurance covered Loess. A pink tea will be held tonight with a Scranton visitor speaker. William H Smith of Gracedale Pa visited D Smith and family Thursday.

G. W. Stanton Martin Griffith Foster Williams Scranton William H. Smith Gracedale D. Smith

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