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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1899

Page

6

Ex-Patrolman Noon in Critical Condition at Bloom Avenue

Ex-Patrolman Thomas Noon and his wife remain in critical condition at their Bloom Avenue home after Noon suffered paralysis likely linked to a recent grip. Noon, 45, long served on the police force under Mayor Frank Peamieh. Four young daughters rely on neighbors as the family faces this crisis amid Mrs Noon's long battle with stomach cancer.

Thomas Noon Bloom Avenue Parallela Cayuga Street Tige Noon Frank Peamieh Mr. Noon Mrs. Nown

Dying Christ on Calvary Sermon Draws Large Presbyterian Audience

Large crowd attended the Presbyterian Church for Rev Geo F Guilds midweek sermon on the Dying Christ on Calvary. The last midweek meeting for March praised the series and plans for similar sessions next month were hinted. Friday features HL H McKeehan will review crucifixion events from first to ninth tour with a blackboard session.

Auditorium project delayed amid illness and disorderly conduct

Mr Eugene Wrener of Oak Street is seriously ill delaying progress on the new auditorium. On Tuesday alderman Fidler presided over a disorderly conduct case resulting in a fine of 34. Names mentioned include John Thitte, Mary Reynolds, Morris Lowe, and Mrs George Wells of Wilkes-Barre.

Agri 10 Eugene Wrener Oak Street John Thitte Fidler Thesday Mary Reynoldy Imo Morris Lowe Blige George Wells Wilkes-Barre

YWCA Events and Local Social Updates in Scranton Area

The report lists visits and guests among Scranton area residents including Misa Kate Williams of Olyphant visiting Market Street friends, Misa Mary Kearney of Pitteton, and Mrs Mary Shay of Hawley hosting on Market Street. It notes a meeting at Osterhout's Hall and an Excelsior Dramatic club session, plus church gathering plans at North Main Avenue Baptist church and arrangements for new edifice.

Young Women's Christian Association North Scranton Misa Kate Williams Olyphant Market Street Friends C. AH. von Storch Main Avenue Wyoming Mary Shay Hawley Leonard Market Sttet Misa Mary Kearney Pitteton Friends Here Loin Patrolman Mire John Deen Court Capouse Forresters Amertet Wil Osterhout's Hall Mee James Field Bart Lemon Wyoming County Excelsior Dramatic Club Charlie Borle John Schank North Main Awnue Baptist Church

Dunmore Odd Fellows elect officers for new term

At the Dunmore lodge No. 416 meeting in Washington hall officers were chosen for the upcoming term with John Wardell as noble grand and Thomas Keller as grand. A delegate to the relief bureau was named Christopher Vickers and Eber Branning becomes trustee for eighteen months. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church plans a manse supper tomorrow evening on Elm Street.

Dunmore Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Washington Hall Noble Grand John

Explosion at J J Davies Drug Store in West Scranton

Early yesterday morning an explosion from a lacquer thinner vapor ignited in J J Davies drug store. Harry Davies, injured yet heroic, extinguished the blaze with help from a store helper as flames damaged the ceiling and stock, valued at about $65 and covered by insurance.

J. J Davies Harry Davies J. 3 Davies Lahore John J. Davies Main Avenue Jackson

Marriage of David T Thomes and Mise Gwennie Jammer

David T Thomes of 1000 Hampton Street and Mise Gwennie Jammer of Acker Avenue Bellevue wed at Welsh Congregational church parsonage North Scranton Tuesday night at 9 o clock. Rev Thomas R Watkins officiated with attendants Miss Davie and David Davis of Storre Avenue. Reception followed at the bride’s parents home where friends offered congratulations. Thomes, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Themes, studied at Exeter College and plans to go to Bloomsburg in May for spring exams before graduating. Bride is daughter of John W James and Belle Vue resident.

David T. Thomes Hampton Street Mise Gwennie Jammer Acker Avenue Bellevue Welsh Congregational Church North Scranton Thomas R. Watkins Miss Davie David Davis Storre Avenue Wrides- Inuid Beer Man Watkins Thomas Thomas Themes Exeter College Bloomsburg Athens John W. James

Evans and Jenkins Wed at Jackson Street Church

Richard B. Evans of North Main Avenue and Miss Bachel Jenkins of North Hyde Park Avenue wed last evening at the Jackson Street Parsonage Church with Rev. Thomas de Geuchy officiating. Ida Lewin and William E. Lewis attended as best man and maid of honor. A reception followed at Mrs. W. H. Lewis’s home, 867 North Hyde Park Avenue. The couple will reside at 419 Evans Court and begin housekeeping with well wishes from friends.

Hichard B

Debate on US senators election held at Plum Tree Festival

The St Brenden council postponed the debate on electing US senators until next week festival at Meare hall. The Plum Tree Festival promises an elaborate program with chances costing ten cents each, prizes from ten to £20, admission ten cents, plus an entertainment event.

United States Poole St. Brenden Meare’ Hall

Funeral for Mia Held at Dugecee Street Home

Relatives and friends gathered yesterday afternoon for Mia’s funeral at her late home on Dugecee Street. Pallbearers included John Lavelle, Hugh McManamon, Martin Syren, and John.

Mia Patrick Burns Dugecee Street John Lavelle iWugh McManamun Martin Syren John

A Rational Remedy for a National Trouble

Suffering from piles is common and often untreated. Pyramid Pile Cure offers a painless, non surgical cure sold at 50 cents. It speeds healing by constricting vessels, soothing irritated surfaces, and preventing chronic ulceration and nervous exhaustion.

Remains Borne to Cathedral Cemetery

The remains were borne to the Cathedral cemetery where interment was made for Jeremiah Driscoll and John Gallacher.

Local societies appoint delegates and plan events

Misses Haggerty Grimes Gibbons Holton and Mrs Carney head St. Cecilia's delegates for the April quarterly convention. St. David's hall social set for May 10. Red Men elects officers led by J Owens and Edward Reynolds with J Hold and others. Dimond mines resume after idle days. Easter eye social at 44 Tenth St. LW Hale social group hosts May 10 Hampton Street. St. Pauls Pioneer Corps ball April 10 at Mears' hall with Mr McCoy master of ceremonies. Funeral for Elizabeth Maxey this afternoon at 4. Interment Washburn Street cemetery. Siward Harber severely injured at Mt Pleasant mine. A. J. Colborn to speak at 2 PM at No 14 school. Students’ parents invited. Young people gathering hosted by Miss Margaret Thomas with refreshments.

Julia Haggerty Laura Grimes Nellie Gibbons Bina Holton H. Carney St. Cecilia's Society St. David's Hall Order of Red Men Ofcere Sachem J. Owens Sage More Edward Reynolds John Hold Joseph Phillips Wampum J. Schalk BL Reynolds Great Council Jaco Sohank Dimond Mise Grave Mears’ Hall Star PW. McCoy John Murphy Bistait Ripple Division Peraner Bt. Mark's DS Routh Hebeer The Patriotic Order Sons of America Margaret Thomas 26Th Fourteenth Street

Local residents visiting relatives and returning home

Mies Jennie Jones suffers a grip attack while Mr and Mrs Thom Wirris, long-time residents of Wilhiomeburg Colorado, arrived in town to visit relatives. Haymond Hartman visits Bloomesburg while Frank Wilson tours North Main avenue. Mrs Tyane Harrie returns from Pittston, Miss Mary Culkin visits Cordendale, Arthur Davie a Bloomsburg student returns home, Jinard Hughes visits Washburn Street.

Mies Jennie Jones North Hyde Mark Avenue Thoms Wirris Wilhiomeburg Colorado Yrement South Main Avenue Bloomesburg Frank Wilson Kingston North Main Avenue Mary Culkin South van Buren Avenue Cordendale Arthur Davie North Sumner Ave Mie Bloomsburg State Normal School Seneal Jinard Hughes Lafayette College Washburn

Obituary for Mins Sarah J Snover of this City

Sarah J Snover, a well known Hurko professional, died at her home 2 North Ninth Street after a long illness from Bright's disease. Survived by two brothers and two editors, Joseph Snover of Battle Cronk and Jas T Snover, Mrs V M Keene and Mary Mita Snover of this city. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM at the house with Rev J B Moffat of Wickburn Street Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Forest Mix cemetery.

Sarah J. Snover North Ninth Street Bright Joseph T. Snover Battle Cronk Jas T Mary Mita Bnover J. 2. Moffat Wickburn Street Presbyterian Church Forest Mix Cemetery

South Scranton Residents Charged With Larceny Perjury

Margaret Snyder and John Schmidt faced Alderman Lentes-Martin Sohicz for larceny perjury and criminal intimacy. Bail set at 100 dollars each on the third charge. evidence suggested a clearing state of affairs.

Margaret Snyder John Schmidt Lentes Martin Sohicz Schmidt Snyder Palm B John Sehmidt Alderman Luentes Martin Schles Martin Sohier Outrix Sny‘ores Hushbuind

Easter Services Preparations Across Local Churches

Several churches plan special Easter services with music prepared for Sunday. Rev J L Schmidt of Hickory Street Baptist preached yesterday at Mickory Street Presbyterian. St Johns Catholic holds 7 o clock high mass and Good Friday rites. St Marys German Catholic to host schoolchildren for annual pregrim observance today.

J. L. Schmidt Hickory Street Mickory Street St. John’s Catholic Church St. Mary's

Lamp explosion causes slight damage on Palm Street

A lamp exploded on Palm Street Tuesday night at 5 o'clock, slightly damaging a pen dence and burning cloth carpet and table. An alarm from box 57 at Prospect Avenue and Pig Street summoned the William Connell and Neptune fire companies, but their services were not needed as the flames were extinguished.

Patrick Breen Palm Street Prospect Avenue Pig Street William Connell and Neptune

Spring cleanser Manners' Sarsaparilla advertised

The notice promotes Manners Sarsaparilla at No Green Ridge Street as a spring purifier. It claims to purify the blood, energize the system, and improve appetite, listing Underwood Louis Woodruff Arthur Robert Shoemaker Kenneth Calkins among readers.

Manners’ Pharmacy Green Ridge Street

Maroon baseball club reorganizes for upcoming season

The Maroon baseball club outlines its lineup with Craig catcher Callery pitcher Foster first base Pailden second base McDonough shortstop O Donnell third base Y ridge left field Shorten center field Moran right field. John Shea to manage the lab and the club may seek amateur rivals. Lackawanna township school board buzzes about expansion. Ellen Barrett remains interred at Minooka Catholic cemetery yesterday afternoon.

Maroon Craig Callery Foster Pailden McDonough O'Donnell Yrdge Shorten Moran John Shea Lackawanna Township Schhool Board Building Committee Ellen Barrett Minooka Catholic

Ladies Initiated Into Princes of Hagdad Assembly

Thirty four innocents were initiated into the Princes of Hagdad by Veda Siesta No 77 at the Guernsey building North Washington last night. For the first time ladies witnessed the degree work as about 490 people attended from out of town. A banquet followed with toastmaster KF Young and toasts to The Ladies Our Visitors Grand Convocation Grand Commandery Officers Fraternal Associations The Medical Fraternity.

Young Oss. Ridgeway WW. Woolah John Eisel Wilkes-Barre EE. L. Hie Bateson

Barber Shop Set to Open on Pittston and Birch

Award Bahr of Elm Street plans a barber shop at the corner of Pittston Avenue and Birch Street opening Saturday. The St Aloysius Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society will hold its annual hall at Snover's Hall on Penn Avenues April 24.

Award Bahr Elm Street Pittston Avenue Birch Street St. Aloywelus Snover Penn Avenues Welentine Dancite Clases Germania Hall Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company South Beranton Joseph Albrecht Bresser Cedar Avenue Casey & Kelly Brewing Company

Scranton Voices Wary of Promises by Quack Doctors

In Scranton residents express distrust toward unskilled doctors and their unkept promises, noting prolonged illness and fading hope after years of reliance on misleading medical advice.

Scranton

Pea Con Delivered for a Cent City Orders

A brief notice states pea concession delivered for 1.25 dollars to South Side central city and central Hyde Park with orders directed to C. RB, Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave and phone 6685.

South Side Central City Hyde Park C. RB Sharkey Edar Ave

Prominent residents and visitors in Green Ridge area

William Pentecost Green Ridge guest of C T Bellamy Delaw are street. Charla Curren hue bought Wedeman bakery Market street. J A Stewart moved family to Marron street. Rev W T McArthur Pittston accepted gospel tabernacle call reside Delaware Street. Mise Mertice Bayley left for Harford Easter. T H Hawley became manager Boencera general store. Green Ridge Wheelmen host concert tonight. Mist White guest of Mise Elizabeth Linsing Sutesct. Ginger of Uast Orange home for Easter. Bert Schewster of Honesdale visiting. Mrs Teeter Hawley guest of son C L Tewler Bun demon avenue returned home. Surprise party for Harold Hawley sixth birthday at Monsey avenue home. attendees listed.

William Pentecost Prompton C. T. Bellamy Delaware Street Charla Curren Hue Wedeman Market Street J. A. Stewart Penn Avenue Marron Street Rev W. T. McArthur Pittston Mise Mertice Bayley Harford

Kemp's Balvam Promises Cure for Coughs and Lung Ailments

A local advertisement touts Kemp's Balvam as a universal remedy for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and related lung troubles. The proprietor offers a sample bottle free to convince customers of the medicine’s claimed benefits. Price not stated.

Kemp Price Swan

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