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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1899

Page

10

Peruna promoted for female catarrh and misery relief

Advertisements and letters praise Dr. Hartman’s Peruna as a cure for catarrh of female organs and related ailments. Testimonies claim relief from dyspepsia heart trouble and weakness, with support for a free health book and physician references. The piece also notes a dentist and clergy movements in nearby towns and the Archdeaconry meeting plans.

Eliza Wike Pe-ru-na Sarah Gallita Luton Thaleo G. C. Worttell Clarksburg W. Va Hartman Columbus Ohio

Knights of Columbus mark first anniversary at Burke building

In Carbondale the Knights of Columbus celebrated their first anniversary at the Burke building with a lavish reception. Ex Mayor Neill spoke, joined by W. F. Shean, Richard Burke and We Murphy. The Mozart orchestra played behind a canopy as guests enjoyed musicals, youth and gowns and light refreshments for about two hundred attendees.

Knights of Columbus Burke Building Mozart Orchestra Neill W. F. Shean Richard Burke We. Murphy Scranton

West Side Woman Loses Home in Night Fire

Mrs. David Davis, widow of a man killed on the Ontario and Western road last winter, residing near Mur dock's grove on the West Side, saw her home burn last night at 9 30. She had just finished paying for the property and several small children were left homeless.

David Davis Murdock’s Grove Davis

Boy Donohue Injured After Jump From Coal Train

A 14 year old boy from Jermyn was hospitalized at Carbendale with a broken thigh after leaping from a coal train near Btarracen and plunging 12 feet through a trestle when ordered off.

Donohue Jermyn Carbendale Hospital Btarracen

Local News Clippings From Wilkes-Barre Area

T J Simons shows improvement and is expected to recover. Dr P D L Bailey returned from Lackawaxen with twenty two trout. Mrs Charles Stantz of New York visits in the city. James Smith of Thorn Street called on Wilkes-Barre friends. The board of health reorganized electing J S Niles M D B president and George Evans secretary. P J Moffitt sanitary policeman and Elmer E Garr of Perwleck named city superintendent of schools.

T. J. Simons PD. L. Bailey Charles Stantz New York James Smith Thorn Street Wilkes-Barre Board of Health J. S. Niles M. Db George Evans P. J. Moffitt Elmer E. Garr Perwleck Echoola

Re election landslide for County Superintendent Taylor in Jeromy

In Jeromy and Mayfield the county superintendent Taylor won a sweeping reelection with six of eight directors voting for him. Patrick Loughney and J G Nicholson opposed Davis, while John Mellon was absent. News reached of Jimmy Donahue, aged about sixteen, injured in Star Racea after a fall from a freight train. He suffered a fractured leg and was moved toward Carbon Dale for treatment. Mrs Cooper of Hawley is noted in the local report.

Taylor Pregnasti Jermyn Patrick Loughney J. G. Nicholson Davis John Mellon Jimmy Donahue David Donahue East Side Starracea Delaware and Hudson Carbondale Emvergency Hospital Cooper Hawley Methodia

Local Social And Public Notices And Observations

Episcopal visitors and local residents travel between Forest City Scranton Wilkes-Barre and Carbondale while marriages and deaths loom. Crystal Fire Company will march with Scranton firemen. Mrs Harriet Russell's condition grows grave. veterans report rheumatism from service. Mr Geo Anderson of Trosaville praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism back pain and injuries.

Robert Reeve Main Street Bertha Russell Moosic White Blakely Thomas P. Williams Rushbrook Street Thomas M. Hendricks Anfile Knights of Columbus Carbondale Kate Reardon Marie Kilcoyne Scranton Ella Breen Mainstreet Crystal Fire Company Harriet Russell

School Board Meets With Auditor Fee Debate and Short Term Loans

A Monday night meeting of the school board discussed an attorney opinion denying district liability for auditor fees while urging the council to pay. The treasurer asked for a short term loan due to low funds until the tax collector settles. Bills approved include Dempaes 11,005 O Malley 10 Merchants Bank 140.18 Olyphant Water Co 80.50 Reynolds Brothers 3 T F Nealon bis and others. Several local residents and visitors were noted in brief social items.

Messrs Holleran Kelly Pettigrew Hayes John Dempaes James J. O'Malley Merchants’ and Mechanics Bank Olyphant Water Company Reynolds Brothers T F. Nealon Thomas Tionnelly James Brown and Albany Mra Ellen Mahon Samuel Nicholas Hagleton Blakely Louie Blackberger May Evans Lackawanna Street Alfred Griffiths Jermyn Mikes Bugle Fisher Mr. Miller Providence

Will J. McConnell Draws Crowds at the Opera House

Will J. McConnell the temperance lecturer draws large crowds to the opera house each evening. His meetings excite interest as many wear red ribbons and listeners respond to the tales and incidents he narrates with strong sympathy. Dr. FP L Grander moved his family to Uniondale for the summer while doctors continue practice there. Isaac Wheeler of Deposit visits his uncle LV Smith on Main Drive.

Will J. McConnell Opera Lcarera L. Grander Uniondale Isaac Wheeler Deposit LV. Smith Main Street WG. Seeley

Taylorville community notices and a busy council week

Local board of trade to meet in council chambers on Friday with multiple important items on the agenda. Communications from manufacturers seeking Taylor location under consideration. Public notices include post office letters and various social and fraternal activities across Taylorville and nearby towns.

Board of Trade Postoffice Burgess Watkins Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Taylor Post Office Scranton Tribune Lizzie Rowell Kitty Grey Griffith D. Johns Court House James B. Powell, Jr Tallie W. Jones Joseph Davis Frank Dunstone James W. Price George Douse John F. Reese Horace J. Daniels James Mapleson Thomas Griffiths Fireat Winona Mars Mary M. Kennedy the Daughters of Pocahontas Old Forge Tunkhannock Misa Hannah Hughes Nyde Park Mis. R. J. Davis North Taylor Taylorville Lodge Knights of Pythias Eva Mussleman Ransom David J. Harris New York Ivorites Lodge Jesse Scrivens James John Scrivens West Virginia Archbald Tale EK. Thomas Thomas A. Thomas Ann J. Morris Annie Edith Gertrude Watkins Thomas Watkins Olyphant North Main Street John B. Reese Grove Street

Catarrh of the Stomach and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

Catarrh of the stomach is described as linked to indigestion with fullness after meals, gas pressure, and nervous weariness. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are promoted as a safe, simple cure after meals, with testimonials from N. J. Booker and an offer for a free booklet from F. A. Stuart Co.

Harlanson Stuart N. J. Booker Dearborn Chicago F. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Street troubles and Lutheran session in Pittston

Street Commissioner Carroll faced protests from local pensioners over pay and partiality as a labor dispute erupted in Pittston. The Lutheran Ministerium session in St John’s Church drew ministers and delegates to discuss mission work, youth duties, and church organization amid a busy schedule.

Lutheran Ministerium Carroll Song Frank Staley Tribune Haw Music Hall Buffalo Bill Duryea Mallstead John Graham Wyoming Valley ‘Traction Company Newton Jackson T. A. Wright Wilkes-for2 Eagle Patrick Gibbons Philippines Gibbons Beranton John Frederick Carrol Street St. Mary's William Donnelly St. John’s Church Peter Donnelly Port Griffith Herman Stern Willie Spear Scranton Water Street Bridge Company Joseph Langford M. W. Morris J. H. Mosler ER. M. Hughes Louis Seibel Frank Shiffer George Smith Thomas Howell Lackawanna George W. Hagadorn Bloomnsberg J. H. Kuder L. Linderstruth

Local Textile Idle For Dewey Day And Moves In Town

The silk mill idle yesterday for Dewey day. Sankie tribe Improved Order of Red Men will hold tenting tonight. Storrs mines to work today and tomorrow then idle rest of week. John Walsh family moved to J Nebel's house on Malin street. James Oliver bought two Brook Street lots to build soon. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised for 25 cents by C I Hood & Co Lowell Mass.

Storrs John Walsh J. Nebel Malin Street James Oliver Carmell Street Brook Street

Tunkhannock Fire Losses Settled Except Burgess Stock

The Trott building fire in Tunkhannock left all claims settled except the F. C. Burgess Co general merchandise stock. Space loss settled 60 percent, fixtures at 3 1 3 percent. Molter Day loss of Wyoming Democrat amounted to $50 paid. Dr. E. Alddeman sought $76 for household goods with no deal. Several local residents and visitors noted. Co. K Seventh N. G. P. inspection at Platt's Opera House with Major Miller. many local names listed in attendance.

Trott F. C. Burgess Lowe Molter Wyoming Democrat Ron BR. E. Alddieman HW. C. Reynolds Lackawanna County Tunkhannock J. 8 Turn Scranton Catharine Townsend KE. K. Little W. N. Reynolds Wilkes-Barra B. Little Lackawanna Bar C. HW. Dana Wyoming County B. W. Lewis J. Wood Platt F. J. Spaulding Windham Township I. B. Walters Factoryville Factoryville Borough Co. EK. Reynolds West Nicholson F. J. Sampson Wilkes-Barre M. J. Leonard Reed Leonard Gray Barlow Paul Billings & Co J. W. Stark George Doyle

Sunday notices and local events in Honesdale area

Scranton residents visit Honesdale on Monday. a minister marks his fifteenth pastoral and twenty-fifth ordination anniversaries. Sawyers band to perform on the bank lawn with Dr. Kesler providing open air music. May term Wayne county court in session. convention of school directors and local civic notices feature prominent names and decisions.

Jessie Kolfer Scranton Park Street Harry Gretter Wilkes-Barre Honesdale William H. Swift Honesdale Presbyterian Church Edward Davis BE. C. Dean Delaware and Hudson Station J. Dibble Minooka Wayne Country Court Yregeue Honesdale National Bank Sawyer J. W. Kesier Trenton Albert Winkler Little Beauty Benjamin J. Dale Loving Hearts Govotte Theoillore Moses Tobani Princeton Cadets W. T Durand M. D. Selmer Galop Volante Galop George Bouthwell Valley Forge J. H. Wadsworth Dewey Baptist Church Walter A. Wood Louise Margaret Eberhardt Edward Burns A. M. Levie Emma Ward Misa Currie Kalish Freeman J. W. Kesler F. B. Kimble Kesler Admiral Dewey Cloge Court House W. W. Mumford Staracen Co. White Hawley J. 2D. Brennan Mt. Pleasant H. & Salmon F. V. Car Dr. Simons D. L. Hower M. J. Hanton

Mrs. Christy Heads East for Philadelphia Visit

Mrs Christy plans a Friday trip to Philadelphia to visit relatives. Der and Mrs Knedler enjoyed a Scranton drive yesterday. Borough school board members Knedler and Knedler attended Scranton election events. Charles Burkhart and wife returned from a wedding tour. A Friday gathering at Byron Buckinghams featured SunDay school classes with games music and refreshments at ten.

Christy Philadelphia Der Knedler Scranton Clay C. R. Smith M. P. Rhodes James O'Brien G. Kiel Dr. Knedler Borough Charles Burkhart

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Boranton Esquire D. W. Coxe Alden Stuart Crockett Stroudneburg W. J. Cleveland Susquehanna Charles EF. Fessenden J. HW. Griffiths Plsmouth PL Harrington West Pittston KE. J. Haughton Dunmore Rogers Israel W. de F. Johnson Wilkes Barre H. L. James KE. J. McHenry M. B. Nash R.A. Sawyer W. H. Stone Wilkes- Marre J. W. Ware Wilkes- Barre Knights and Ladies Burke Jermyn and Mayfield EAI Medical GO Buffalo N.Y Mgr Geo. B. Anderson Trosaville York Penn Forest City Taylor News Pittston News Birnie Ohl City of Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney B.J. Retane Co Toledo Sottey Hall Frank F. Chenty Feaert A. W. Gleason Hal Cheney, & CO Tou Emily Priceburg Hood C. I. Hood & Co Lowell Mass Tunehannoock Charles Dickens recui#h Wilful Metla Wilster John Okeamith Bella John Anna Willy Michiessy Epon Sorthvillé Spink Co Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Pierce Wich Lta Mary By, Lewis Tanner, Gilmer Co Pierce Tuvalla Havel and Surgical Institute FR. V. iPierce RL Va Pierce Buffalo, N, YY Elmhurst
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